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Fourth reading of controversial land deal is set for Tuesday’s council meeting. by Maria Rantanen

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Christy Clark spoke to a group of about 50 supporters at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre on Wednesday night.

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Pitt stop for premier hopeful Before a small crowd of supporters, Christy Clark shared her views on recall and referendum. by Teija Beck

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One of Christy Clark’s first stops on her quest to become leader of the BC Liberals came the night of her announcement when she made a surprise visit to Pitt Meadows. “Let our MLAs vote down the HST ... Get it over with, and get on with life in British Columbia,” Clark told a group of about 50 supporters in Pitt Meadows Wednesday evening. Just hours after announcing she would seek leadership of the BC Liberal party, Clark spoke to a receptive audience at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre about her

“family first” platform and her plans for the much-maligned HST. Pitt Meadows is part of what’s considered a potential swing riding. Presently, NDP MLA Michael Sather represents Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. Clark, who previously served as a MLA for nine years – including time as education minister and deputy premier – said holding a referendum on the HST is unnecessary since 75 per cent of B.C. is opposed to the tax and is determined to kill it in the vote. “I think we need to start thinking about a plan B,” she said. “Because it’s 30 million bucks for a referendum. How many ice rinks does that build? How many heart operations does that do? How many special needs teachers does that pay for?” Unlike other Liberal candidates who have promoted moving up the referendum date, Clark proposed having only MLAs vote on the issue, and soon.

She does not believe the MLAs will vote to keep the HST against the wishes of their constituents, thus settling the matter without the high price tag of a referendum. Clark said she intends to put families first if she is elected as leader, and wishes to promote dialogue between the government and the people of B.C. “For me, that’s a vision to support families, and that’s a vision to support rural economies, and that’s a vision to support communities,” Clark said. She said she spoke in Pitt Meadows at the urging of her close friend Sandy Wakeling, who signed up more than 1,000 people to a Facebook page supporting Clark’s bid for Liberal leader. “I have a lot of supporters here, and chief among them are the Wakelings,” Clark said. “I wanted to come here and see them and see some of the people they’d encouraged to sign up for the page.”

Final reading of the Jackson Farm agreement is scheduled for Maple Ridge council’s Tuesday night meeting. If approved on Tuesday, the parkland will come into District ownership. There was “no shortage of passion” in the community over Jackson Farm, said Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin, but he said this was a good decision in the end. “I’m sure that people will look back in 20 or 30 years and judge us kindly,” Daykin said. With the new park, the area will now have two good parks, Albion and Jackson Farm, he added. He said some “exciting planning” could take place if the park comes into District ownership. Jackson Farm was the centre of heated debate for several years as the owners wanted to develop the land. The owners agreed to dedicate Jackson Farm to the district for a park if they got approval for a 113-lot subdivision on the 8.9-hectare Upper Jackson Farm, which is in the Thornhill urban reserve. Council gave the land exchange third reading in September 2009 after a divisive public hearing, which was so packed participants spilled out into the hallway of council chambers. On March 26, Metro Vancouver voted 66 to 49 in favour of allowing urban development in the Thornhill urban reserve on Upper Jackson Farm in exchange for the District getting Jackson Farm for a park. The development goes against Maple Ridge’s Offic ial Community Plan, as development isn’t supposed to happen in Thornhill until its population reaches 100,000, an area plan is completed, and other triggers are in place. If the development had been further into Thornhill, Daykin said he would not have supported it. The District didn’t have the money to buy Jackson Farm, therefore, getting the park for the District was “worth the effort” that was put into the issue, Daykin said.

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A long-time community What’s OnLine member wants the District of Maple Ridge to modify the Bleed ‘n feed false alarm bylaw. Two local groups have teamed up this holiday season to help those in need with what is being dubbed a Bleed and Feed campaign. Canadian Blood Services and the Food Banks British Columbia have teamed up with the Bleed and Feed holiday campaign to increase donations of both blood and non-perishable food items, both greatly in demand Food collection boxes will be placed at all B.C. blood donor clinics until Dec. 31, so that people arriving to donate blood may conveniently donate food items as well. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”

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Owners of a local comic bookstore are fed up with getting bills for false alarms and feel they are getting punished for doing nothing wrong. Thomas Haney teacher and coowner of Sector 2814 Nina Fowell will be at Maple Ridge council on Tuesday night to appeal to local politicians to rethink their decision to fine businesses whose alarms go off for no reason. After getting two bills – and having them cancelled after several calls to municipal hall – Fowell wants to provide an alternative to the Maple Ridge bylaw. Fowell and her son Trevor bought Haney Books three years ago and have spent a lot of time and money renovating it. Recently they changed the name to Sector 2814, a reference to a Green Lantern comic book. They have also turned it into a “fortress” to protect against breakins. The store sells comic books, graphic novels – something Fowell, as a high school English teacher, is bit of an expert in – and collectors items based on comic books. In August, the alarm went off for no reason, and shortly thereafter, Fowell’s landlord received a bill for $150, which he passed onto the store. Fowell called police services and explained what happened. Since then, bars have been installed on the windows and Fowell bought a motion detector.

Nina Fowell and her son Trevor have owned Sector 2814 – formerly Haney Books – for three years.

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“It’s like a fortress here,” she said. “We did everything as a business to protect ourselves.” They had a second false alarm in the fall, which resulted in a bill for $300. That’s when Fowell felt, as a long-time community member, she was not “valued” and was being punished for something she hadn’t done. “I don’t feel either protected or valued,” Fowell said. The fine for a first false alarm in Maple Ridge is $150, the second one within 12 months is $300, the third one, $600, the fourth one, $1,200 and fifth and subsequent ones within a 12-month period are $2,400. Fowell said the best false

alarm system can be found in Vancouver, where every business pays for a permit. They are allowed three false alarms and then after that their business license is pulled until they do something to prevent the false alarms from occurring. Fowell has now instructed the security company that responds when the alarm goes off to not call the police unless glass or doors have been broken. Although the bills for Sector 2814’s false alarms were cancelled after calls to the municipality and proof of their security measures were relayed, Fowell still wanted to make her presentation to council because she felt it was a com-

munity issue. Maple Ridge Councillor Michael Morden, who owns a security company, said the false alarm bylaw has achieved what it set out to, which was to stop police from going to false alarms by using punitive measures. But, he added, it doesn’t achieve an “environment of safety” for residents and businesses. “As far as (the District and police are) concerned, it’s succeeded,” Morden said. “It’s redirected police resources.” Those who abuse the system should be penalized severely, Morden said, and others should feel safe that they have police protection.

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The former secretary-treasurer of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district, Don Woytowich, received a salary of about $128,000 last year even though he left on medical leave 18 months ago.

This was recommended by district staff and approved by the board of education, board chair Ken Clarkson said last year. When the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) report came out this week including Woytowich’s salary, Clarkson said he couldn’t comment on personnel issues.

Seventeen school board employees earned more than $120,000 last year with the top salary going to the top job: superintendent Jan Unwin received just over $175,000 last year in salary. The SOFI report lists salaries of employees who received more than $75,000 during the 2009/10 school year.

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Two men aged 30, and one 24-yearold woman, were arrested for possessing firearms on Wednesday night after police stopped a van driving east in the Albion area of Lougheed Highway. Ridge Meadows RCMP stopped the van and during the check observed a shotgun, and that resulted in the arrests. During a search of the vehicle, which was incidental to the arrests , police found a handgun and a rifle. All three firearms were being carried contrary to the Criminal Code, and they were seized. The three were held in police custody overnight, set to appear in court Thursday.

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All seniors should be careful of a man who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, who has been operating in this community. The man, believed to be Richard Earl Rupert, entered a seniors’ complex in Maple Ridge this week, and attempted to pass himself off as a family member who needed money due to personal reasons. One man was suspicious and contacted his immediate family, who told him not to give the man any money. A 23-year-old man Rupert is also allegedly struck a woman suspected of going known to him at a gas staRichard E door-to-door in arl Rupert tion on Dewdney Trunk , wanted Canada-w the same building Road at approximately 4:30 on id soliciting for newsoperating e warrant, has be a p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6. e in n M a ple Ridge paper subscrip. When Ridge Meadows tions. RCMP arrived the man had The suspect is described as a fled but he later turned himCaucasian man, about 40 years old, 5 ft. self in to the local detachment. He spent 5-8 in. tall, slight build, with brown and the night in jail and police are now seekgrey receding hair. He was wearing a ing assault charges against him. The vicblue and red jacket. tim was not seriously hurt. Ridge Meadows RCMP are asking the • More police briefs online at www.mrtimes.com, public to call them right away if they click on “News” know of Rupert’s whereabouts.

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Betts, who is taking on the role of the spoiled prince and the hideous beast. Betts said he loves working with such a diverse cast and can’t wait for audiences to see the show. “It’s a real unique take on Beauty and the Beast,” he said, “and it’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen.” by Amy Judd The cast and crew of about 30 people ajudd@mrtimes.com have been working hard for three months on this production, which promises to be Talented singers, dancers, and actors a treat for the whole family. all from this community come together “Fairy tales appeal to the younger this holiday season to bring a new take ones,” said producer on Beauty and the Beast Christine Olorenshaw. to life. “It’s a real unique “But it’s kind of a humourWith a mix of new and take on Beauty and ous fairy tale so the adults old songs, creative dancan appreciate it too.” cing, and fantastic costhe Beast, and it’s Audiences should expect tumes, this holiday pantounlike anything to leave all their wormime will have everyone ries behind them when you’ve ever seen.” hissing at the bad guy, they take their seats, laughing at the slapstick Zachary Betts Olorenshaw said, adding comedy, and sighing when there is no doubt everyone the prince finally gets to will leave with a smile on their face. kiss his princess. Even though this pantomime is not a This is the seventh year SPECC-tacular Christmas show, Olorenshaw said it’s has presented a pantomime, but this is going to be a panto that becomes a holithe first year for Beauty and the Beast, day tradition for many. and the actors are excited to show off “Christmas is a great time [for this their hard work. show] because it’s family entertainment,” “I love the thrill of being on stage, getshe said. ting ready for [the play], the adrenalin Tickets for Beauty and the Beast are $18 rush and seeing your hard work pay off,” and according to organizers they are sellsaid Madeline Merlo who plays the heroing out fast. Tickets are available by calline Bella. ing 604-476-2787. She is looking forward to showcasThe pantomime runs Dec, 15 to 18, ing her character as well because “she’s nightly at 7:30 p.m. at the ACT. On Dec. sweet, but she’s not so passive,” Merlo 18, there will be shows at 10:30 a.m., said. “She stands up for herself.” 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Playing alongside Merlo is Zachary

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Mountie helps troubled youth Ridge Meadows Youth and Justice Advocacy Association benefits from the sale of cookbooks. As a Ridge Meadows corporal, hawking wares doesn’t belong to Alanna Dunlop’s regular job description. But to raise money for the youth and diversion advocacy association, Dunlop is willing to sell cookbooks that were published by her mother-inlaw and a group of nine other women through Breast Friends, a non-profit organization. Breast Friends is a grassroots organization that has raised more than a million dollars, which has been given to large cancer foundations, as well as for things like diagnostic and treatment equipment for hospitals and health centres. This is the third book they’ve written – the first one was For the Breast of Friends, and the second one, For the Breasts and the Rest of Friends. The third book Breast Wishes for Christmas will be available for $15 from the youth diversion office in the Randy Herman

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Photos give paw up to rescue dogs A first-time charity event aims to raise money to help dogs in foster care. by Teija Beck

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Zara is a very special malemute, a Northern breed of dog with thick, soft fur and an affable temperament. She is 13 years old (that’s 91 in dog years), and she’s been blind for the past two-and-a-half years of her life. She requires specialized veterinary care for her eyes, a thyroid condition and a heart condition, but she still loves to be around people and amidst the action. Jennifer McNichol has fostered Zara since she was surrendered to the Alaskan Malemute Help League two years ago, after her owner moved and was unable to take a dog along. McNichol is one of two photographers behind a fundraising event called Santa Pictures being held on Sunday to raise money for Zara and other rescued dogs. Pets of all kinds and people of all ages are invited to the Triple Tree Nursery on Dec. 12 for photos with Santa Claus, with all money raised going to help dogs in need. A photograph with Santa costs $15, and the big guy

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Zara (front), a 13-year-old malemute, and Kelsey, a 15-year-old collie, live in foster homes and will be available to pose in pictures at the event. is happy to pose with any (friendly) pet one calls part of their family. The proceeds from this event will go toward Zara and That’ll Do Border Collie Rescue, a non-profit organization that places rescued border collies with foster homes until they can find permanent families to live with. “The owners contact the organization and the organization decides if they can take the dog in, based on resources,” said McNichol. “The most important resource is the foster homes, because there is no shelter or any sort of income, so it depends on people being able to take the dog into their home and foster it,” she added. The money raised by

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NDP’s Sather calls for party renewal A local MLA is “tired” after helping to challenge the NDP leadership, and dethrone Carole James.

her leadership, Sather said he was “tired” but pleased with how things ended. Sather was involved in talks over the weekend with his party about what would happen after he and the 12 others, led by Vancouver MLA Jenny Kwan, called for a leadership convention, criticizing leader Carole James’ style. “We were pretty clear from the start, leadership was a pretty big issue,” Sather said. Sather said he doesn’t have a bad relationship with James and doesn’t hold any personal grudges against her – even over the fact he

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NDP MLA Michael Sather said he is hoping to put up his Christmas lights this weekend and focus on the holidays. After a raucous week for the NDP that saw the leader of his political party step down after he and 12 other MLAs challenged

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was removed from caurenewal. cus when he spoke out “Obviously those against the Tsawwassen kinds of (situations) treaty. are not good for unity,” But he was not happy Sather said. with certain policies and James is staying on was concerned about until an interim leader James’ ability to win the is chosen, and then a next election. leadership race will take He said he’s hoping place. there will be changes Sather is not planning MLA Michael Sather to run for the leadership in the way politics is done in the NDP, and of his party and he said Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows that there will be better he’ll wait until leaderleadership. ship hopefuls declare In addition to the need for a themselves before stating whom new leader, Sather said the New he would support as the new Democratic Party now needs leader.

The Meadow Ridge Food Bank operates from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the heritage church in Pitt Meadows at Harris and Ford. The wrong time was given in the TIMES’ Dec. 7 issue. Food and other items can be dropped off at the Pitt Meadows-based food bank on Saturday mornings between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. in the hall beside the church. Or contact board member Debbie Shepherd at 604-463-0994 to donate items for the Meadow Ridge Food Bank. Alternately, people can call Norma or Tom Murray, at 604-4659437. Or, donations can be dropped off at The TIMES, #2-22345 North Ave. in Maple Ridge. Canada Post will be doing a food and toy drive for the Meadow Ridge Food Bank on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Canada Post parking lot at 20800 Lougheed Hwy.

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Board chair Ken Clarkson will continue as chair after the position was not contested.

another project comClarkson said he’s ing up this year that also looking forward Clarkson said he’s excitto continuing the “coned about because it’s a versation” around the new way of engaging future of schools. students. The school dis“That’s a part of this trict held a forum job I really like,” he a few weeks ago said. Clarkson is a forcalled “Learning for mer SD42 teacher. Tomorrow,” which The school board is in looked at advances in Ken Clarkson the middle of negotiatechnology and how tions for the CUPE conthey affect education. School board chair tract, and later this year He said the school diswill enter into teacher contract trict is having this conversation talks. Clarkson said the relationwith “no preconceived agenda or ship between the board and the motive.” two unions is “really, really corThe environmental school is

was also nominated for the position. Clarkson said he wants to continue building good relationships with education partner groups, especially around the budget process. “I think we did an admirable job on (last year’s) budget process,” he said, adding they made a “conscientious effort” to act on requests from partner groups. During the budget process, the board of education met with all groups together so they could hear what each one had to say, and then met individually with the groups.

by Maria Rantanen mrantanen@mrtimes.com

The board of education for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will continue for another year with the same board chair and vice-chair. Ken Clarkson will continue as the chair after no one else ran for the position. Eleanor Palis will continue as vice-chair, winning over Trustee Mike Huber, who

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Leadership renewal rejuvenating Various BC Liberal leadership hopefuls have been busy launching their campaigns and floating new ideas and plans to rejuvenate interest among party members and the public at large. Indeed, with several candidates promising to hike the minimum wage, it seems like real progress is coming our way – although we wonder how certain candidates can brag about their track record and influence in the legislature while proposing new policies they didn’t implement when they supposedly had the power. Soon, with leader Carole James’s resignation, the BC NDP will also begin renewing itself. Hopefully, leaders on the federal stage will follow suit. Stephen Harper is tired. He’s the only leader the current incarnation of the Conservative Party has ever had, and his stranglehold on that party isn’t conducive to the development of new ideas. Michael Ignatieff is newer to the game; he hasn’t even gone through an election cycle. But it feels like he’s been around forever, chiefly because – despite his academic bona fides – he hasn’t brought any new ideas to the federal Liberal party. Jack Layton has been sporting a moustache in Parliament before it was cool. Even though we doubt a new NDP leader will make much of a difference for that party, Layton’s departure would give up-and-coming left-wingers a reason to pitch new ideas and test their mettle. As for Gilles Duceppe, we have no problem with him. We would be quite pleased to see his separatist ideology continue to stagnate. Plus, for a guy who wants to break up this country, Duceppe often seems to be the most reasonable fellow in Parliament. But we hope the other three leaders – or their party caucuses, at least – take a cue from the farewells of Gordon Campbell and Carole James. Ideas and leaders are borne not out of complacency, but out of robust competition.

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Is it polygamy or pedophilia?

It is 2010. I know because I said women are treated as baby facchecked. tories. It is not the 1830s, when Joseph “One of my youngest sisters had 20 Smith founded the Church of the children and I’m not sure she’s done Latter Day Saints – which preached yet,” he said. “They just keep going that in order to reach heaven, a man until they can’t anymore.” Lyn must have at least five wives. And B.C. has never quite dealt with the Cockburn this is B.C. I checked that too. It is issue of polygamy, afraid evidently not Utah. of stirring up the contentious issue of Straight Talk So why, a century after the religious freedom as guaranteed in the Mormon church outlawed polygamy, Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This is the issue of polygamy – its status of course is nonsense, since at least in law, its relationship to religious freedom some of what is going on in Bountiful constitutes – before the courts in B.C.? pedophilia. Surely we do not intend to let the Even more questionable is the fact that supposed religious rights of a cult in Bountiful polygamy has been illegal in Canada for many trump rights of little girls raised for the purpose years, and yet it has been at least 60 years since of satisfying the sexual needs of dirty old men. anyone was prosecuted for practising it. Consider for a moment how outraged we are It’s all because of Bountiful in eastern B.C., of – and rightly so – when a 50-year-old teacher course where a few men in their 50s are engaged molests a student. He is suspended, his licence in “marrying” as many young girls as possible. is taken away, and if there is any justice in this The most notorious of these men (some would world, he goes to jail. But somehow, when 50term them ‘dirty old men’) is Winston Blackmore, year-old men in Bountiful molest girls of 14, one of two leaders in Bountiful. He has some 25 15 ,and 16 they get away with it because they wives and at last count, at least 115 children. “marry” these girls. Four of his wives were evidently 15 when they The mark of a pedophile is that he becomes were bound to him in “spiritual” marriages, while adept at grooming his intended victims, establishtwo were 16 and three others were 17. ing trust before making sexual contact and that is It is one thing to discuss the decision of a exactly what happens in Bountiful where girls are grown woman under no coercion, one who has groomed from an early age to become celestial not been raised to believe that polygamy is her wives. Let’s call that what it is – pedophilia. destiny, to enter into a group relationship. Moreover, why are we so outraged when It is quite another to contemplate the dreadful Catholic priests abuse young boys and yet we’ve situation in which a young girl is told that she is been countenancing exactly the same thing perpeto become the 26th wife of Winston Blackmore. trated against young girls in so called religious Here are some comments made by former communities where polygamy is practiced. Bountiful members in court this week: Ruth Lane, Religious freedom is of course, a great who was once married to Blackmore, as was her thing, but it is not something that the Winston sister, alleged that some of the girls married to Blackmores get to hide behind in order to groom the leaders were mere teenagers. and then molest young girls. “He married a couple of 15-year-olds,” Lane The pedophilia and misogyny inherent in testified. “They can stretch it however they want. polygamy is an issue that those who want They were 15.” polygamy decriminalized have no interest in disKathleen Mackert testified that she was a victim cussing. Such people defend the practice as someof sexual abuse growing up in a similar commun- thing just fine for consenting adults. There are no ity in the United States. Her brother, Howard, consenting adults in Bountiful.

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New laws Strip-a-thon READERS’ CHOICE OFFICIAL 2010 BALLOT critics snobs welcomed Dear editor,

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I feel bad for anyone whose job or company is in jeopardy. And I am sorry for the employees of restaurants and bars who may lose their job due to the new laws. By the same token, I almost laughed aloud hearing restaurant/pub/bar owners complain that their businesses were suffering so much with the new laws. I am thinking your suffering doesn’t begin to touch that of a family that has lost a child/loved one to drinking and driving. I think it’s great rides are being offered now; why did you wait? The deaths didn’t matter, but your bottomline does? When I used to go to Fox’s [Reach] for wing night with adults, I sat in the bar, drank alcohol, and then wanted an ice water from the tap, then it was free. If I went with my family and didn’t drink alcohol, however, we had to pay for water. What was that all about? If you drink booze the water is free. If you don’t, you have to pay? No other place I had ever gone to for wings ever charged me for water, and I’ve been to many. Your staff didn’t care when I complained about paying for water; apparently it was a “management decision.” For the record that policy seems to have changed; but what were you thinking? For years, we have all heard of people being killed, killing others due to drinking and driving. Did this increase the drinking establishments’ vigilance in clients being “over served?” From the many people I have seen leaving restaurants/drinking establishments apparently “over served” only applied to those not able to walk without falling over. How many times have we read in the local paper that an accident/death due to drinking and driving occurred right after people left a liquor establishment? How many innocent victims have to die before these drinking establishments take some responsibility? And just before everyone gets all up in arms over the whole “being responsible for our own behaviour” bit… Yes, we as individuals need to make sure we don’t drink and drive, we need to make sure we don’t get in a car with someone who has been drinking and driving, but there is an accountability on the business end, as well.

Sharon Hack, Pitt Meadows

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I guess no good deed goes unprotested, regarding the strip-a-thon being the target of critics. I can’t believe that some people have the time and inclination to scorn the good-hearted generosity of others (CaddyShack dancers). It’s a good thing the [Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows] Christmas Hamper Society doesn’t rely on the approval of critics. These people should get off their moral high horses and give their heads a shake. Christmas is a time for charity and goodwill, not snobbery.

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Potholes hurt park experience Dear editor,

My husband and I walk at Kanaka Regional Park every day. We love everything about this recreational area except for the parking lot with all the potholes. I counted about 60 potholes. Does it take a lot of money to fill in some gravel? We also feel that this could be kept up with our tax dollars.

Ellen Olsen, Maple Ridge

Politics

Liberal recalls are about democracy Dear editor,

Re: NDP mutiny overshadows recall campaign. This recall has nothing to do with the NDP or the so-called Liberals for that matter, it has to do with democracy and the idea that our elected representatives do not all of a sudden after being elected to public office miraculously have a divine right to rule. We elect our MLAs and MPs to represent us in the legislature, and that has increasingly failed to happen. The system is broken. Only 48 per cent of voters even bothered to vote in the last provincial election because of this cynicism and disconnect from our elected representatives. Yes, this exercise will cost money, but in my opinion it will be money well spent.

Wayne Clark, Maple Ridge

[A full version of this letter is online at www.mrtimes.com, click on “Opinion”]

Tough times

Politicians are disconnected Dear editor,

I am disgusted at our government, with overpaid politicians at both provincial and federal levels. We are not the rich promised land. And unbeknownst to our leaders, many of us are in dire need, with increased homelessness and food banks in crisis. A third of us do not have dental plans.

There are doctor shortages, school closures, a rise in crime despite insincere police lip service, and huge unemployment. I challenge politicians to spend the night with homeless people and wander dangerous city streets at 4 a.m. without police protection.

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Andrew Buckle sorts through the numerous donations for the Christmas Hamper Society.

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Andrew Buckle moved here just five months ago, but already volunteers at the Christmas hamper society. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com

A 26-year-old British man is already giving back to his new community by volunteering as one of the elves in Rudolph’s Recycle Shoppe for the Christmas Hamper. Andrew Buckle’s local church, the New Wine Christian Fellowship, bought at least one hamper through the society and when Buckle saw an ad in the paper

for volunteers, he thought he would like to help out. “I like community development and helping people,” said Buckle. “You know, spreading the love,” he laughed. The aspiring artist from Sussex married his university sweetheart in July and they have made their home in Maple Ridge and hope to be here for many years. When asked what he likes about his new community he said “it’s nice and quiet, the scenery is amazing. We have nothing like that in England.” The local hamper society has welcomed volunteers from all over the world, and they still need helpers to assist to make this Christmas special for hundreds of clients. For information, call 604-463-6922.

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Shauna Wittkopf sat in her day care classroom and held an environmental award she received the City of Pitt Meadows Tuesday.

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Thank You

Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society would like to thank our sponsors…. Meadow Ridge Rotary Club, Haney Sewing & Sound, Subway-Sekhon Family,

Amy Judd / TIMES

Environment

Daycare teaches green Koha Montessori Children’s House in Pitt Meadows was awarded by the City for their environmental initiatives. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com

A local daycare was recognized by the City of Pitt Meadows Tuesday night for its efforts to go green and reduce its environmental footprint. The Koha (the Gift) Montessori Children’s House won the “most integrated” award after submitting a contest entry back in October. “I think we got it because not only am I teaching the kids to be green, but we are doing other things outside [the daycare] as well,” said owner Shauna Wittkopf. She and her mother Michelle take care of up to eight children at a time and provide them with an environmental educa-

tion, teaching kids about the importance of the earth and their surroundings. They have adopted a block around Hoffman Park and pick up garbage in the park. They recycle almost everything, buy bulk, and encourage all lunches to have no disposalable packaging. All their lightbulbs are LED, they have a rain barrel to reuse water, and they maintain two stateof-the-art worm composters. And that’s just the beginning. “I hope to get more environmentally friendly play things,” said Wittkopf, who holds fundraisers in order to make such changes. “I’d rather have a wooden farm set than a plastic farm set,” she offered as an example. Wittkopf proudly pointed out that her daycare has had a positive effect on the children, who have begun to understand the importance of taking care of the earth and buying and growing locally.

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Mya Kovach (left) and Rebecca Queen from Albion Elementary took part in literary jeopardy at Bookfest 2010.

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Bookfest ended another successful year with more than 500 children from the district taking part. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com

In the age of the Internet, video games and the ability to watch TV pretty much anywhere, it might seem that reading an actual book is going out of style; but that was not the case last Friday, when children from all over the district gathered to take part in the finale of Bookfest. This fall, nine books were chosen, including one non-fiction, and at the end of the list, children attended the finale. “We want to stretch kids a little beyond what they might do on their own,” said Suzanne Hall, the district librarian. The kids got to play literary jeopardy and wheel of fortune, and competed against each other in teams to get the answer first. All children seemed to be

engrossed in the games and were falling over themselves to call out a letter and get the answer right. They also watched a presentation by one of the chosen authors this year, Pamela Withers. “Anything we can do to get kids reading and writing is so important in the information age,” said Withers. Although events are scheduled throughout the reading list to keep the children’s interest piqued, it is the love of books that keeps so many youngsters participating year after year. “Children’s literature is an amazing, diverse field with an excellent quality of writing,” said Hall, and that was evident from the light shining in the children’s eyes on Friday. Bookfest has been happening every fall for almost 30 years, and librarians from all elementary schools have the opportunity to take part. They are then supported by the Maple Ridge library, Black Bond Books, and the school district. “There is a lot of community support,” said Hall, “which is really nice.”

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The fondest memory I with the leavening process have from my childhood is and thus creates the flaky texone that I hold dear to my ture. heart. Mealy dough is one that is Fitted with an over-sized usually made with butter that apron and a smile from ear is mixed in more thoroughly, to ear, I was six years old and when baked has a texture on a stool rolling out pie much like tender shortbread. Chef pastry alongside my mom. This is because the flour Dez While she made the large particles are more coated with pies for the family, I rolled fat and thus less gluten is On Cooking out pastry for miniature formed. imitations formed to the Once you have decided on confines of empty, metal the type of crust to make, it is chip-dip containers. time to decide on the filling. I was very proud and happy to be a Basically there are four choices: fruit, part of the preparation for such a woncustard, cream, or chiffon. derful treat. All fillings require the existence of a Pies are a very traditional way to end a starch or stabilizer to ensure that it holds meal on certain holidays throughout the together when sliced. year, and especially at Christmas time. Fruit and cream fillings use starches, Pumpkin is always a favourite pie for such as cornstarch for their stability, many during the holidays, but other while custard filling use the stabilization types of pies can and will be made and of eggs for its firmness. enjoyed. Examples of custard pies are ones such Pies are basically made up of a shell or as pumpkin, pecan, and key lime pies. crust, with a flavourful filling, and can Chiffon pies usually use a combination of be divided into two groups: baked or starch or gelatin with whipped egg whites unbaked. folded in. Baked pies are obviously ones with raw Baking is a science and recipes are the pie shells that are filled and then baked. formulas. For the reasons listed here and The unbaked category represents prefor many others, it is important to follow baked pie shells that are filled with a pre- these recipes exactly to have a successful pared filling and then chilled to set before outcome. serving. Whatever pie or other dessert you The pie dough that makes up these choose to finish your holiday meals with, shells can also be divided into two catI wish you, your families, friends, and egories: flaky dough or mealy dough. loved ones all the best in health and hapFlaky dough is usually a pastry that has piness this upcoming holiday season. a mixture of shortening and butter that – Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor, and cooking is “cut in” so that there are small chunks show performer. Visit him at www.chefdez.com. still left in the finished product. This aids in creating steam, which helps More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Community”

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She was small but tough, as life demanded in those days. She was firm in all her dealings and could put the fear of the devil into a tradesman twice her size. But she was soft on teenagers and I got away with a lot. I think Pat did, too. Pat was a remarkable woman. She had enough serious illnesses to kill half a dozen ordinary mortals. Her name was mentioned with hushed awe by the specialists and surgeons who came to know her as each new condition brought her to them. She suffered greatly but treated all her difficulties, plus those who treated them, with a kind of amused distance, as if she were merely an onlooker. She laughed a lot. Two years ago, when she could no longer keep that distance and even she agreed things were getting serious, she sent me a package — a small, heavy package. The note inside said that as she had had it since Gran died, it was my turn. She reminded me that as I was only a year younger than her there was a certain urgency. She had once laughingly said to me, “The only way you’ll

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December 10 ❚ Come and join the Maple Ridge Public Library in celebrating Las Posadas, the traditional Spanish prelude to Christmas. Meet new people, enjoy the smells and tastes of the holiday season, listen to stories and learn about another culture and its traditions. No registration necessary. For more information, call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.

December 11 ❚ Canada Post employees will collect food and toys for the Meadow Ridge Food Bank at the Canada Post parking lot at 20800 Lougheed Hwy. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

December 11 & 12 ❚ It was 20 years ago that Claire Louise Stephen and Rik Watson started making art calendars, many of which have been fundraisers for various community groups. This year’s theme is angels, and 10 per cent of sales will go toward the Friends In Need Food Bank. Based on 12 paintings by Claire Louise Stephen, these calendars will be available at the Old

December 11 ❚ A dance session called I Love to Dance will be held at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre ballroom starting at 7 p.m. If you love ballroom, Latin, and swing dancing, you’re invited to the seniors centre at 12150 224th St. There will be a bachata lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. and then a dance afterward, which will include Christmas dance tunes. Tickets are $25 and include a big Christmas food layout. New Year’s tickets are also available. Go to www.ilovetodance.ca or call Ray at 604-836-7295.

December 11 ❚ Dollie Wozniak continues her fundraising for the Canadian Diabetes Association to Conquer the Volcano 2011, with a Christmas open house, at 21909 Harkness Ct. in Maple Ridge from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get those last-minute Christmas items, including fresh floral centrepieces, cookies and other goodies, and items from nine homebased businesses. Show your support for Dollie and the fight to end diabetes. For information call Dollie at 604-463-0886 or email her at dwozniak@telus.net.

December 12 ❚ Maple Ridge Choral Society presents its annual Christmas in Song concert and carol singing, starting at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 12145 Laity St. Tickets are $10. For more information, call Dennis at 604-465-8038.

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bcford.ca WISEBUYERSREADTHELEGALCOPY: Dealermaysellorleaseforless.Limitedtimeoffers.Offersmaybecancelledatanytimewithoutnotice.Factoryorderordealertransfermayberequired.SeeyourFordDealerforcompletedetailsorcalltheFordCustomerRelationshipCentreat1-800-565-3673. *Choose6.99%APRpurchasefinancingonanew2010F-150SuperCabXLT4x4/2011F-250SuperCabXLT4x4WesternEdition/2011RangerSportSuperCab4x2foramaximumof72monthstoqualifiedretailcustomers,OACfromFordCredit.NotallbuyerswillqualifyforthelowestAPRpayment. Purchasefinancingmonthlypaymentis$494/$639/$256(thesumoftwelve(12)monthlypaymentsdividedby26periodsgivespayeeabi-weeklypaymentof$228/$295/$118)withadownpaymentof$0ororequivalenttrade-in.Costofborrowingis$6,588.07/$8,519.13/$3,407.51orAPRof6.99%andtotaltoberepaidis$35,587.07/$46,018.13/$18,406.51.Allpurchasefinanceoffersincludefreightandairtaxof$1,500/$1,500/$1,350butexcludevariablechargesoflicense,fuelfillcharge,insurance,registration,PPSA,administrationfees,anyenvironmentalchargesorfees,and allapplicabletaxes.Taxesarepayableonthefullamountofthepurchaseprice.Bi-WeeklypaymentsareonlyavailableusingacustomerinitiatedPC(InternetBanking)orPhonePaysystemthroughthecustomer’sownbank(ifofferedbythatfinancialinstitution).Thecustomerisrequiredtosignamonthlypaymentcontractandfurnishachequeintheamountofthefirstbi-weeklypaymentonthecontractdate.Subsequentbi-weeklypaymentswillbemadeviaaPCorPhonePaysystemcommencing2weeksfollowingthecontractdate.Dealermaysellforless.Offersvarybymodeland notallcombinationswillapply.Offersareavailabletocustomerstakingretailincentivesandmayonlybeavailableonapprovedcredit(OAC)fromFordCredit. **OrCashPurchaseanew2010F-150SuperCabXLT4x4/2011F-250SuperCabXLT4x4WesternEdition/2011RangerSportSuperCab4x2for$28,999/$37,499/$14,999afterTotalManufacturerRebateof$7,500/$8,000/$6,000deducted.TaxespayableonfullamountofpurchasepriceafterManufacturerRebatehasbeendeducted.Offersincludefreightandairtaxof$1,500/$1,500/$1,350butexcludevariablechargesoflicense, fuelfillcharge,insurance,registration,PPSA,administrationfees,anyenvironmentalchargesorfees,andallapplicabletaxes.AllpricesarebasedonManufacturer’sSuggestedRetailPrice. ‡Receive[$1,000/$2,500/$3,000/$4,000/$4,500/$4,750/$5,000/$5,500/$6,000/$6,500/$7,500/$11,000]/[$500/$1,000/$2,000/$4,000/$4,500/$5,000/$6,000/$8,000]inManufacturerRebateswiththepurchaseorleaseofanew[2010]/[2011][E-Series/FocusS,Explorer4door,TransitConnect/FusionHybrid/Focus(excludingS),FusionS,RangerRegularCabXLandFEL,Edge SE,FlexSE,EscapeHybrid,F-350toF-550ChassisCabs/Fusion(excludingSandHybrid)/ EscapeI4Manual/RangerSuperCabXL,Escape(excludingI4manualandhybrid)/TaurusSE,ExplorerSportTrac/MustangValueLeader,Taurus(excludingSE),RangerSuperCab(excludingXL)/Mustang(excludingValueLeader),Edge(excludingSE),Flex(excludingSE),F-150RegularCab/Expedition,F-150(excludingRegularCab)/F-250-F-450(excludingChassisCab)]/[RangerSuperCabXL,RangerRegularCabandFEL,E-Series/MustangValueLeader,F350to550ChassisCabs/TransitConnect/ Mustang V6 (excluding Value Leader) / Expedition / Mustang GT,Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL),F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL4x2) / F-150 (excluding Regular Cab) / F250 – F450 (excluding Chassis Cabs).All Shelby GT500,F-150 Raptor and Medium Truck models areexcluded.This offer canbeusedin conjunction with most retail consumer offers madeavailable by Ford of Canada ateither the time of factory order or delivery,but not both.Onapplicable vehicles,this offer can also be combined with the Commercial Connection Program incentivesand,for eligible customers,the Small BusinessIncentiveProgram(SBIP).ForsmallfleetswithaneligibleFIN,thisoffercanalsobeusedinconjunctionwiththeCommercialFleetIncentiveProgram(CFIP).ThisofferisnotcombinablewithanyCPA/GPCorDailyRentalincentives.▼ProgramineffectfromOct.1/10,toJan.3/11(the“ProgramPeriod”).ToqualifyforaFordRecycleYourRideProgram(“RYR”)rebate(“Rebate(s)”),customermustqualifyforandtakepartineitherthe“RetireYourRideProgram”deliveredbySummerhillImpactwithfinancialsupportfromtheGovernmentofCanada,orSummerhillImpact’s“Car HeavenProgram”.Toqualifyforthe“RetireYourRideProgram”,whichoffers$300cashorrebateonthepurchaseofa2004ornewervehicle,customermustturnina1995modelyearoroldervehicleinrunningcondition(abletostartandmove)whichhasbeenproperlyregisteredandinsuredforthelast6months(12monthsinB.C.)toanauthorizedrecycler.Toqualifyforthe“CarHeavenProgram”,customermustturnina2003modelyearoroldervehicleinrunningconditionwhichhasbeenregisteredandinsuredforthelast6monthstoanauthorizedrecycler.Ifacustomerqualifiesfor CarHeavenorRetireYourRide,FordofCanada(“Ford”)willprovideanadditionalRebate,withthepurchaseorleaseofaneligiblenew2010/2011FordorLincolnvehicle,intheamountof$1,000CDN[Focus(excluding2011S),Fusion(excluding2011S),Mustang(excludingShelbyGT500and2011ValueLeader),TransitConnect,Ranger(excluding2011XL)],$2,000CDN[Taurus(excluding2011SE),Escape(excluding2011XLTI4Manual),Edge(excluding2011SE),Flex(excluding2011SE),Explorer(excluding2011Basemodels),SportTrac],or$3,000CDN[F150(excludingRaptorand2011Regular CabXL4x2),F250-550,E-Series,Expedition,MKZ,MKS,MKX,MKT,Navigator](eachan“EligibleVehicle”). Rebateamountmaybeusedasadownpayment.TaxespayablebeforeRebateamountisdeducted.RYRRebatesareavailabletoresidentsofCanadaonlyexcludingNorthwestTerritories,YukonTerritory,andNunavut.EligibleVehiclemustbepurchased,leased,orfactoryorderedduringtheProgramPeriodtoqualifyforaRebate.RebatescanbeusedinconjunctionwithmostretailconsumeroffersmadeavailablebyFordateitherthetimeoffactoryorderordelivery,butnotboth.Rebates are raincheckable. Rebates not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, Commercial Connection, or Daily Rental Rebates and Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. © 2010 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. #Offer valid from Dec. 1/10, to Jan. 3/11 (the “Offer Period”). Customers who purchase finance or lease most new 2010 or 2011 Ford Ranger/F-150(excluding Raptor) (each an“Eligible Vehicle”) and finance through Ford Credit, Canada will receive $1000/$1500(the“Offer”).Thenewvehiclemustbedeliveredand/orfactoryorderedfromyourparticipatingForddealerduringtheOfferPeriod.Onlyone(1)Offermaybeappliedtowardsthepurchaseorleaseofone(1)EligibleVehicle,uptoamaximumoftwo(2)separateEligibleVehiclesalespercustomer.Thisofferisraincheckable.ThisoffercanbeusedinconjunctionwithmostretailconsumeroffersmadeavailablebyFordofCanadaatthetimeofeitherfactoryorderordelivery,butnotboth.ThisofferisnotcombinablewithCPA,GPC,CFIP,FALSorDailyRentalAllowanceincentives. CustomermayusetheOfferamountasadownpaymentorchoosetoreceivearebatechequefromFordofCanada,butnotboth.TaxespayablebeforeOfferamountisdeducted. <OffervalidfromDec1/10toJan31/11(the“OfferPeriod”)onlytoresidentCanadianCostcomembers withamembershiponorbeforeNovember30,2010.Usethis$1,000CDNCostcomemberoffertowardsthepurchaseorleaseofmostnew2010/2011FordorLincolnvehicles(excludingallFocus,Ranger,ShelbyGT500,Raptor,F-650&F-750and2011FiestaS)eachan“EligibleVehicle”.Thisofferisraincheckable. Thenewvehiclemustbedeliveredand/orfactory-orderedfromyourparticipatingFordMotorCompanyofCanada(“Ford”)dealerwithintheOfferPeriod.Offerisonlyvalidatparticipatingdealers,issubjecttovehicleavailability,andmaybecancelledorchangedatanytimewithoutnotice.Onlyone(1)offermaybeappliedtowardsthepurchaseorleaseofone(1)EligibleVehicle,uptoamaximumoftwo(2)separateEligibleVehiclesalesperCostco MembershipNumber.OfferistransferabletomembersdomiciledwithaneligibleCostcomember.Thisoffercanbeusedinconjunctionwith most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at eitherthe time of factory order (if ordered within the Costco Offer Period) or delivery,but not both.This offer can be combined withRCL Program incentives,but cannot be combined with the Commercial Connection Program.For small fleets with an eligible FIN,this offer can be used in conjunction with the Small Business Incentive Program (SBIP).Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP).Customer may use the $1,000CDN as a down payment or choose to receivearebatechequefromFord,butnotboth.Applicabletaxescalculatedbefore$1,000CDNofferisdeducted.Dealermaysellorleaseforless.Limitedtimeoffer,seedealerfordetailsorcalltheFordCustomerRelationshipCentreat1-800-565-3673.©2010FordMotorCompanyofCanada,Limited. 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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times INDEX Community Notices ....................................1000 Family Announcements ...........................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

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Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

Job Listings, From A-Z From advertising executive or banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper, you'll ﬁnd it in the Employment Section.

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City of Coquitlam - Human Resources Division 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 Phone: 604-927-3070 Fax: 604-927-3075 Email: careers@coquitlam.ca Website: www.coquitlam.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. “The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer”

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Postmedia is seeking an Editor-in-Chief / Deputy Publisher to drive innovation, engagement and revenue across Saskatchewan’s leading media brands: the Regina Leader-Post and the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. Based in Saskatoon and reporting directly to the Group Publisher (Saskatchewan), the Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Publisher will be responsible for all content, quality of content and product initiatives across both Saskatchewan-based papers’ digital, mobile and print platforms.

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The successful candidate will work closely with the brands’ respective advertising and marketing departments to build new and unique digital and mobile products that exceed the expectations of clients and readers across the province. The position requires a sophisticated knowledge of digital platforms and the applicant must be comfortable working in a rapidly evolving environment. An entrepreneur and a leader, the applicant embraces new ideas, challenges convention and has a track record of delivering results that exceed expectations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: ■

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CA OPPORTUNITY A well established Chartered Accounting firm in Maple Ridge has an immediate opening for a Chartered Accountant. Candidates should have good computer and communication skills as well as strong audit and tax knowledge. Definite potential for growth and partnership opportunity. We offer a competitive salary in a community with affordable family living. Apply in confidence to: PSVC Chartered Accountants

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Tackle chores, but make sure directions are clear, pieces are not missing, etc. Don’t start major tasks or projects before Dec. 30. This is a work month, and a health period, so dress for the season, eat well and get your sleep. Relationships intensify all month. Sweet romantic feelings and ambition/lust mingle. An ex might appear. (This is short, perhaps gone by next week). Overall, this week’s smooth. The only possible major problem might appear Saturday – drive carefully, protect sensitive equipment (e.g., computers) be safe around electricity. Gentle, wise love Sunday/Monday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Many ideas/impulses might come to start anew Sunday/Monday, especially in intimate, sexual, financial, investment, relationship and lifestyle areas. Let these stew until late December – they are deep, valid new directions, but they need subconscious gestation. Meanwhile, avoid starting anything new (even forming plans) before Dec. 30.Tuesday’s barriers might show you why. Your romantic mood continues – and it might get a gratifying answer Wednesday! Show bosses how reliable and energetic you can be Thursday to Saturday. That last night, happiness, social delights float toward you! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: A period of delay, indecision, mistakes and missThe emphasis continues on home, property, security, kids, gardening, soul, stomach, nutrition. This is your usual hibernation period, and since new starts are ill-advised before Dec. 30, this would be a great time to get sluggish and slow. You’ll be tempted to end some associations now, but you might regret it later, so wait until after Dec. 29. Communications are affectionate and gracious, travel brings beauty and peace, despite any glitches. Your romantic side simmers, surfacing as excitement Sunday/Monday, meeting obstacles Tuesday, finding gentle wisdom Thursday/Friday.

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Start nothing new before Dec. 30. Protect ongoing projects from mistakes and delays. Reprise projects and relationships from the past, especially in career. (A propos career, higher-ups, parents and VIPs are testy all month, so be diplomatic, eager, honest. Take criticism goodnaturedly.) This is an enjoyable, mellow week. Love might visit you in person, or merely in your thoughts. A particular kind of stress, medical condition or abrupt surprise in relationships that has dogged you for seven years occurs again Friday/Saturday – for the LAST time this lifetime! Grab success Wednesday! Taurus April 20-May 20: Life’s mysteries continue. Research will turn up nuggets, give you insights. Usually this is a good time for investments, intimate commitments, lifestyle changes and health cures/ diagnosis. However, you should avoid anything new in these. Re-diagnosis of an old condition, or grabbing an investment that passed you by formerly, anything attached to the past in this way, can be a good opportunity. But start nothing brand new before Dec. 30. Double-check all facts, figures. Avoid all legal hassles and foreign travel until mid-January. Others treat you with affection all month. Gemini May 21-June 20: Relationships predominate. New meetings, new opportunities and new horizons confront you, but everything new is flawed, if you meet it before Dec. 30. If career/ business opportunities return from the past, then they qualify as “valid” – but former (and new) relationships face pretty gigantic problems. For example, anyone you met in 2010 – and to some degree since 2003 – will always try to dominate you. Patience is best, especially since truly compatible people will appear very soon, in 2011. Be ambitious Monday. Happiness and poor luck Tuesday; happiness and good luck Wednesday!

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Apartments & Condos

BRAND NEW 2bd 2bth condo @ Rio Maple Ridge 900+ sq ft avail Feb 1, $1200 mth+util, incl 2 prkg, ref’s req, n/s, n/p, Jamie 604-302-1962

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2 BR, 2 ba, nr Coq Ctr & Douglas College, hottub, pool, fitness, sec prkg, 5 appls, n/s, n/p, $1200 + hydro. avail Jan 1. 604-617-2202

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Start nothing new before Dec. 30. Stick with the ongoing, or reprise the past. Paradoxically, many new little projects or tasks seem to begin during a work-oriented Sunday/ Monday. Well, keep it small (doing dishes OK; buying a new dishwasher not). Fuse old things into the new, especially at home. Relationships strain your goodwill Tuesday, but reward you nicely Wednesday. Mysteries, temptations, finances, gossip draw you Thursday to Saturday: there’s success in these, but it might all end with a sudden split, tension or event. Hmm. Travel all week. Satisfy your curiosity! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Stick with ongoing projects and relationships – reject the new before Dec. 30. This is a splendid time to remember old friends, family – buy cards for those you haven’t in the past, buy little mementoes, etc. (Xmas shopping is OK, because it’s a repetition for most of us; but avoid big items. Purchase those after Dec. 30.) We all fall in love eventually: your big event is likely 2011 onward, but it might be now. Sunday/Monday tease your romantic side. Still, don’t confuse sensuality with affection. Work, mid-week. Exciting meetings, Thursday onward. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: All 2010 features endings and new beginnings. These hit two peaks: last March, and this Sunday/Monday. But how does that fit in with a period (Dec. 10 to 29) in which you should not be starting anything? Further, at least five “starts” are indicated now. The present “start nothing” period is naturally nostalgic, so it might be bringing things from the past, lingering tendrils, frayed ends, and asking you to fuse them together into a new beginning – or to restart something old. This might occur on a sub-conscious or conscious level. Love meets obstacles Tuesday, green lights Wednesday!

COQ, WALK to Coq Centre, WCE transit, Douglas College. Brand NEW LUXURY Bosa, 1 BR Condo, beautiful granite counts, ss appls, hrdwd flrs, 1 storage, 1 sec’d prkg, sec bldg. Excellent amens: fitness area, sauna/steam room. $1200. Avail Jan 1/Feb1. Prefer NS/NP. Call 604-880-0439

Dec. 12 - Dec. 18 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing new before Dec. 30.You might hear from old acquaintances Sunday/Monday, or get the urge to write/call them. Do so, results will be fine. Follow your curiosity these two days. Explore unfamiliar neighbourhoods, figuratively perhaps. Life stops you short Tuesday – it wants you to rest. That’s better than losing your temper. Secrets, security quests succeed Wednesday. Though it’s a week of rest, privacy and contemplation, romantic desires/moods steal over you Thursday to Saturday. Romance’s sister, Creativity, might be a better date. Practise safety late week. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Your mood remains upbeat,yourpopularity’sstrong,hopesbuoyyoursteps, and life offers parties, entertainment, light flirtation. But don’t start any major projects or relationships before Dec. 30. A money situation or puzzle – perhaps with roots in last March – begins to gel, and a subtle but significant new path, new direction, begins to form. Odd that it takes place in a “backward-biased” period, but this seems more oriented toward healing the old than forming the new. Focus on this Sunday/ Monday. Mid-week’s active: have a list. Steer toward home, family Thursday onward. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your energy and charisma surge upward Sunday/Monday. Trends are hitting “deep notes” or significant turning points, in career, worldly status, relations with governments or large companies, institutions, and in social life. Take a minute to contemplate your life, your path. In general, you should not start anything new, especially in relationships, before Dec. 30. But life might be starting some things for you; and if you can’t trust life, what can you trust? Go with the flow. Money has problems Tuesday, successes Wednesday. Be curious but safe Thursday onward. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

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Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

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office: 604 937-7343 cell: 778 848-5993 M RIDGE TOP flr, Haney’s Landing, 2 BR, 2 bath + den, wd, ug prkg, close to WC Express, Jan 1st, $1100/mth, 604-463-7405

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New Westminster

307 Richmond St.

Ground level 2 BR suite in character home. Large kitchen. Available mid Dec or Jan 1. N/S, small pet possible. $950. Lease and excellent references a must. Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

PITT MEADOWS, 2 bdrm, 900sf Rancher, 6 new appl, located on working farm, prkg, refs, ns np, $950/mo. Call 604-856-5760 PITT MEADOWS 5br, 3 bath home, ns, np, $1500 +DDeposit, +utils. Avail now. 604-465-1997 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!! HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds..$1,388/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,988/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5 bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M SOUTH SURREY- 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dbl gar, 2 y.o. roof....$1,388/M

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BBY NORTH Bach g/lvl ste, all new appls & kitchen, priv ent, alrm, w/d, $650 incls all utils, ns/ np, Immed, Refs. 604-716-4703

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NEWLY RENO’D 1 bdrm bsmt suite $675/mo - Riverview Heights n/s n/p util & wifi incl. Avail Jan. 1st. (604) 728-7208

COQ 2 BR g/lvl, newly reno’d, 1065 sqft, sep w/d, nr all ammens, refs, ns/np, $1000 + 40% utils. Avail Now. 604-475-4197 COQ. CENTRE. 1100 SF, 2Br, a/grnd bsmnt suite, priv patio. W/D/DW/Frig/Stove/Micro. ns/np. $950 incl hyd/elec 604-942-9983 M. RIDGE, 240th St. Bright 2 BR. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $975/mo incl hydro/cbl. Dec 15. 778-688-1852 MAPLE RIDGE W, 2 BR, newer, w/d, incls utils/net/cbl, air cond, alarm, N/s, N/s, nr amen/WC Exp. $900/mo, Jan 1. 604-816-1327 MR 3BR Upper 2 bath Newly renovated South facing w/views cls 2 schools/westcoast express, avail immed $1300 + 2/3 utils, REF/NS, pet ok 604-862-6397 MRIDGE BRIGHT SPACIOUS 1 or 2 br grd level ste, Jan 1st or before, nr West Coast Express, 5 appl, good landlord suit couple, $840 + 40% utils. 604-466-5102

POCO. Bright, clean 1 BR, grd/lvl. Priv laundry & patio. Cozy w/b f/p. Near bus. $700/mo + 1⁄3 util. N/s, n/p. Avail Jan 1st. 604-944-6669

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Townhouses Rent

POCO 2 BR T/H $755 & $775 & 5 BR for $1190. Quiet-family complex, no pets. Now. 604-464-0034

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22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768

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Co-ops

ANCOR HOUSING SOCIETY, Abbotsford. Membership $50k gives you an 850 sqft 2 br unit. Maint is $150/mth incl heat/light. Must be 55+. N/s, n/p. 604-859-4554 or 604-870-8710

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Houses - Rent

3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597

BBY, CENTRAL. Large 3 BR, upper flr. Like new! New paint, new double-glazed windows, new ceiling, new applis. 2 baths, f/p, private w/d, covered sundeck, lots of prkg. $1,550/mo + ½ util. N/s, small pets okay. Nr BCIT, SFU, BGH, Skytrain & bus. Avail Jan 1. 604-563-1231 or 604-298-6874

BEAUTIFUL NEWLY renovated 4 bdrm heritage home for rent, 2600sf. $2400/mth Brand new hardwood, tiles, granite and gourmet kitchen. 2 1/2 baths. Laundry. Huge lot with outdoor deck. Central. Call Ivana at #604 725-0555 or email at eviec@shaw.ca

COQ, Blue Mtn/ Como Lake. 3 BR, upper flr. 1.5 baths, big deck, 6 appl. $1,490/mo + 2/3 utils. Ns/ np. Near schools. 604-939-6077

Rooms

M. RIDGE priv rooms w/Wi-Fi & cable, shared kitchen, bath wd, start $450-$575, 778-893-2750

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Shared Accommodation

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Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, laminate floors, $595 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, nr SFU & Lougheed Mall. Suits professional working person or student. References Required. Avail Dec 15 or Jan 1. Call 778-846-5275

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Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

$450, LRG BR in Rancher in M.Ridge, nr Hospital, shrd kitchen, l/r, bath, w/d & utils incl, NS NP, refs req’d, 604-463-9134

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2 BDRM, 1 Full Bath, Great West Maple Ridge location. Beautifully finished 1yr old bright grnd level suite. $1100/mth includes utilities, d/w, w/d, cable & internet. No pets, No smoking. 604-831-3487 Avail Jan 15th, 2011 2 BR +den, large, M. Ridge, near bus, $800+utils, ns, np, avail immed, 604-466-2887 3 BR ground level, 1000sf, avail Dec. 15, ns, np, W. M. Ridge, $1000+35% utils, 604-465-5620

BBY, 22ND/BOUNDARY. 2 BR, sep W/D. Nr BCIT. Ns/np. $1000 incl hydro/cbl. Immed. Refs. 778-389-9925 or 604-879-1454 BBY, CLOSE to Highgate, lrg 3 BR with ensuite, Jan 1, 5 appls, $1375/mo + utils. 604-522-8127

COQ BLUE MTN Como Lk, 2672sf 2 lev hse, 4 BR, 2 bath, 2 f/p, garage, 5 appls. NS/NP. Jan 1. $1695 + utls. 604-931-3050 COQ. CENTRAL, 3 BR single house, 2070 sq ft, $1850/mo + utils, avail now. 604-720-7356

COQ New Horizon, newly reno’d 3BR, 2 lvls, all new appls, 1900 sf, nr Pinetree Sec, ns/np, Jan 1st, $1850/mo, 604 760-6372

MAPLE RIDGE 2 BR Rancher. $1250. Reno’d & well kept. West Central. Available now, subject to credit/ref checks. 604-626-5844 MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 3 BR Rancher, 1 bath, fncd yd , pets ok, Jan 1, $1595+utils. 604-418-3162

NEW WEST, Queensborough. Clean & spac. 1 BR. Ns/np. $650 incl hydro/cbl. Near park, shops, schools. Avail now. 604-306-3057

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Sports

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Signing skaters The Maple Ridge Skating Club is holding ongoing registration for set two of its CanSkate programs. The program started Dec. 6, but registration iscontinuing. Skate Canada’s national learnto-skate program is designed for beginners and registration will continue throughout the winter season until sessions are full. For more information about rates and times please visit www. mapleridgeskating.com.

Mateo Le Van played in Portland and is getting ready for Las Vegas.

Las Vegas bound Maple Ridge student Mateo Le Van, an attacker for the U12 Burnaby Mountain Selects lacrosse team, is preparing to do battle against teams from around the Western United States in a showdown in Las Vegas this weekend. He and his team enter the Adrenaline Sin City competition having just participated in an exhibition series in Oregon. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Josh Jensen (above and inset) threw his opponent to the mat during a senior men’s competition in the black belt division.

Martial arts

Judoists score gold Golden Ears Judo Club member won four gold medals at the Canada West International tournament, including relative newcomer Josh Jensen.

by Amy Judd

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A local judo club threw their competitors to the mat to win four gold medals at the Canada West International tournament in Burnaby. Coached by club owner Ron Wright, the team came away with four gold medals, two silvers and one fourth place win in a tournament that will decide who will compete at nationals next year. Josh Jensen, 18, who has only been training at the club for two years, won gold in the junior men’s 100-kilo category and then silver in the senior men’s 100-kilo black belt division. He has already been selected for the Canada Winter Games next year, which

Wright said is the biggest multisport games in Canada outside of the Olympic Games and the PanAmerican competition. Jensen currently holds a brown belt, but is planning on going for his black belt next July, even though he only started the sport a few years ago. “My uncles and my dad participated in the sport,” said Jensen, “so it’s been in the family.” He has already shown a natural talent for the competitive sport. The Maple Ridge Secondary graduate said that he has moved up belts very quickly since starting, and right now he is training every day to prepare for the Winter Games and wants to go as far as he can. “Very strict eating, very clean, very healthy eating,” said Jensen

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when asked about his training regime. “I’m training at least three or four times a week in the club, and then in the gym at least five or six times a week. You have to stick with it.” “Judo is way up there in terms of the energy required to perform at a high level,” said Wright. “You have to be strong, flexible. You have to have the whole package.” Wright also explained that aside from the physical requirements, judoists have to be mentally strong. “You have to be confident, dedicated, and get out of your comfort zone,” he said. Jensen agreed, and said “Judo is a sport where I use every muscle in my body combined with a really high level of energy.” “It’s a five-minute match and you’re pretty dead by the end of

it,” he said. Jensen, along with other members of the Judo club, showed their stamina and skill with their results at the Canada West tournament. In the girls U15 category (45kilos) Kaitlyn Kilmartin went undefeated to win the gold medal, while her brother Jordan Kilmartin won gold in the U17, (73-kilos) and took silver in the U20 (73kilos) division. Julian Benvenuti, in his first ever tournament, won the gold medal in the intermediate men’s 60-kilo division. Maciej Ingielewicz finished fourth in the highly competitive black belt men’s 73-kilo category.

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Obituaries

Friends mark local Olympian’s passing

From picking apples in the Okanagan during the Depression to competing at the 1972 Olympics, Margery Saunders led a life worth remembering.

Archery Club. 15 years, “but all of us agreed that we She came 34th out of 200 people in couldn’t allow her to pass into history 1972, and Archery Canada called her a without celebrating her life.” “true icon of Canadian Archery.” She moved to Maple Ridge in 1922 and For local residents, Saunders will be certainly made her mark on a community remembered for her sporting accomplishthat has changed drastically in the past ments, but also as a woman who loved 88 years. her garden and who was a She passed away in her good and true friend. favourite chair on Nov. “I think she was “She wouldn’t be fin26, at the age of 97, and really, really humble, ished with me until she her funeral was held on and she really had all of my truth out,” Wednesday. said Rosenau, who recalled Present at her funeral wouldn’t want all that Saunders would share were many of her archthis publicity.” her news briefly and then ery friends, as not only Elizabeth Rosenau would say “enough about did Saunders compete me. I want to hear all in archery at the 1972 about you and the kids Olympic Games for now.” Canada (at the age of 59), but she also Many people just seem grateful to have coached the sport and was one of the been able to call Saunders their friend. founding members of the Maple Ridge

by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com

Maple Ridge Museum and Archives

Margery Saunders was the oldest Canadian to compete at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.

She apparently did not like discussing her life too publicly and she never wanted anyone to make a fuss of her accomplishments, but friends and family want Maple Ridge resident Margery Saunders’ life to shine for at least one moment in the spotlight. “I think she was really, really humble, and she really wouldn’t want all this publicity,” said Elizabeth Rosenau, who was Saunders’ neighbour for the past

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Christmas

Teddy bears hit the ice at Flames game The local Junior B team invites people to toss a stuffed bear on the ice at the game on Friday night.

been going for more than five years, and Ilaender said it is a very successful fundraiser for children in the local community. “We usually fill up three big bags of toys,” he said. Also starting this Friday and by Amy Judd continuing during the Flames’ ajudd@mrtimes.com next home game on Dec. 17, the team will be collecting food When the Ridge Meadows for the Friends In Need Food Flames score their first goal Bank. tonight (Friday), every fan The food collected on those at the game is invited to two nights will be weighed, and throw a teddy bear or toy then the Flames will donate the onto the ice in support of the food and one dollar for every Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Volunteers collected all kinds of teddy bears from the ice for the pound. Christmas Hamper Society. Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society. The Flames play the “Just make sure the toys Richmond Sockeyes at Planet are wrapped up in some Ice tonight at 7:30 p.m. and the way, as there is a lot of debAndrew Ilaender, Squamish Wolf Pack next Friday. ris on the ice,” said Flames owner This teddy bear and toy toss has

The Ridge-Meadows RCMP is looking for the following people. If you see any of them, do not attempt to apprehend them. Please contact the RCMP immediately by calling 604-4636251 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The warrants attached to these individuals were still outstanding as of 10 a.m. Thursday. Remember: all of the listed people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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