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Renos spruce up historic Hammond Maple Ridge will develop an area plan for one its oldest neighbourhoods with community input. by Maria Rantanen mrantanen@mrtimes.com

Major overhauls have transformed a pub at one end of Dartford Street and a church at the other in historic Hammond. The white with green trim exterior of By Bailey’s in Hammond has been transformed into black and gold – and with major renovations both inside and outside, old regulars are back at the newly opened Dartford Social House. And the 1960s look of the former Hammond United Church has been updated with wood and modern colours and, for the first time, the building allows congregation members to come through a front door. Hammond is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in British Columbia and still includes many heritage homes and buildings. It will be undergoing an area plan process, most likely starting this year. Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin would like the public to get involved in the process and come up with ideas on what they want for their neighbourhood. “There’s a real sense of community down there,” Daykin said about Hammond residents, adding that developing an area plan “gives the community down there the ability to have a say in what happens... as it evolves.” Sonya and Charanjiv Mashiana were looking for a pub/liquor store in an established neighbourhood with homes, businesses, and parks when they found By Bailey’s for sale. “We wanted a place where we could get to know our customers,” Sonya said. They bought By Bailey’s in August and closed it down for

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renovations. On Dec. 23, they re-opened with a renovated interior and exterior, a new menu that includes Indian food reflecting their cultural heritage, and a line of taps of craft brew beers. They listened to what their regular customers wanted and they seem to be happy with their changes, the couple reported. The pub and liquor building dates back to the 1920s serving first as a hatchery and later as a pub, known for its live music. The old green carpet and smoking room are gone and only one pool table is in the back, but the changes haven’t stopped old

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By Bailey’s customers from coming back to the renovated digs. Other changes include gutting the bathrooms, renovating the kitchen, and putting in a new floor. The menu has been redone and it includes some of the Mashianas’ traditional family Indian recipes, as well as lunch items and salads. The pub serves 12 craft beers – and if customers aren’t sure what they want, they can order four small samplers to see what they like. By Bailey’s was known for its music, and the Mashianas want to bring that back. Online, all the time...

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They plan to have music over the weekends, with live bands on Friday nights, a DJ on Saturdays, and music jams – like By Bailey’s used to have – on Sunday evenings. Meat draws benefiting the Maple Ridge Lions Club are held on Fridays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. They also have sports broadcast on several large screen television, and this will including Canucks games and ultimate fighting. Dartford Social House is planning a grand opening on Jan. 24 with musical artist Ken McCoy and Tony Dell.

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There is no pulpit nor any old church smell left at the former Hammond United Church. Chairs are arranged pew-style in the sanctuary, and sound equipment litters the stage of the newly renovated Open Door Church, a small non-denominational evangelical church on Dartford Street. Bradley Christianson-Barker, the pastor of the small congregation, is hoping that the church will become a community hub, used for more than religious services a couple times a week. continued on page A12...

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School looks to grow Meadowridge School in east Maple Ridge is looking to amalgamate its properties including a lot they’ve acquired south of the property. Maple Ridge council gave the application to rezone it from one-family rural residential to a park and school zoning first reading on Tuesday. The long-term goal of the school is to expand up to 800 students, and this is part of the process, said Don Hincks, CFO and business manager of the school. • More at www.mrtimes.com

Full wallet found A wallet with a significant amount of cash has been turned into police, and Mounties are now applauding the Good Samaritan’s actions. The wallet was found in west Haney, said Ridge Meadows Alanna Dunlop RCMP Cpl. Alanna RCMP corporal Dunlop. “Of note, the wallet contained a significant amount of cash and a company’s rewards card,” she said, hoping the owner of the wallet will contact police. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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A Pitt Meadows resident returns home, this time at the helm of her community newspaper. by Roxanne Hooper

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Today’s announcement might have something to do with the fact that Shannon Balla has been immersed in the world of community newspapers since childhood. In fact, like her mother before her, Balla started in the advertising end of the business early in her career, first in classifieds and later in advertising sales at the national and community levels. Three years ago, she was promoted to the advertising sales manager’s position, here at the Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows TIMES, then a little more than a year ago moved to another Glacier Media paper, the Langley Advance, to head up its sales team. Well, this week, Balla climbed further up the industry ladder, this time taking over as the new publisher of The TIMES. It’s like coming home for Balla, who has not only worked with this newspaper in past, but has also been a community resident since 2001. “I’m so excited... It really is like coming back for me. This community really is home for myself, my husband D’Arcy, and our children Lauren and Davis. This is where we live, shop, play, and volunteer,” she said. Balla is taking over the reins from Spencer Levan, who has served as publisher of The TIMES for the past 18 months. He has been promoted to vice-

Pitt Meadows resident and long-time newspaper junkie Shannon Balla takes over the helm of her hometown newspaper, The TIMES, today. president of Lower Mainland Publishing (a division of The TIMES’ parent company Glacier Media), and he will take over immediate responsibility of distribution, including operations, sales, and marketing. “I’ve really enjoyed the 18 months I’ve had here,” he said. “I enjoyed working with the staff that are here. They’re very mature and responsible, and I’ve enjoyed even more being involved in the community,” Levan added, noting he has every intention of staying in Maple Ridge and remaining active in the community, including his long-standing role as a hockey coach. Levan was pleased to hear of Balla’s return to The TIMES,

indicating her familiarity with the community and her strengths in sales and marketing will position the newspaper well for the future, in what he described as a very rapidly changing industry. “It’s a big challenge,” Balla said. “But I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and working hard alongside the rest of The TIMES team and the community to not only keep growing this newspaper, but to help grow local businesses, and to continue fostering strong community partnerships.” Balla said she’s excited to keep up the newspaper’s history of capturing compelling stories about this town’s people, places, and happenings in not only the print but online platforms

– especially given all the societal shifts being made to the digital world. “I have to say it again. I’m so excited to be returning and to putting all of my energy and effort into my hometown,” Balla said. “I look forward to reconnecting with the community in the days and weeks to come, and I would like to invite anyone in who wants to discuss business and sponsorship opportunities.” “This newspaper has been serving this community for more than a quarter century, and we look forward to continuing… And I want to hear from people in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge about how they see us best doing that.”

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Maple Ridge council voted unanimously on Tuesday evening to move forward in changing the District of Maple Ridge into the City of Maple Ridge. From a “marketing point of view,” becom-

ing a city is a good idea, said Mayor Ernie Daykin, adding that many people don’t know what a “district” is, whereas terms like “village” and “city” are more clear. The District will go ahead with an alternate approval process whereby if more than 10 per cent of the electors demand it, a full election will be held on the issue.

The alternate approval process will cost $1,500 but if an election were held, with polling booths and a general election day, it would cost $75,000. Signs in Maple Ridge don’t include the word “District” so there won’t be any cost for changing public signage or how the municipality’s trucks are labelled.

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Newcomers welcomed A workshop next week at the library will be about immigration. Making Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows welcoming communities for newcomers will be discussed at the fourth and final Welcoming Communities dialogue. On Jan. 21, Family Education and Support Centre will have an open dialogue at the Maple Ridge Library from 1 to 4 p.m. to discuss barriers for immigrants and identify possible collaboration networks in order to create a more welcoming and inclusive community. The program is a 12-month initiative funded by the Immigrant Integration Branch of the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism

and Skills Training and the Minister Responsible for Labour. The program is two-fold: to make newcomers find resources and feel welcomed, and to raise awareness about immigration and become a welcoming host community, said Kim Angel, a facilitator of the program through the Family Education and Support Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend the event, she added. “The more diverse the participants are, the more broad we can be with recommendations and idea,” she said. To register for the event on Jan. 21, go to www.eventbrite.ca or phone 604-4676044, ext. 109. Or look for a link at www. welcomingcommunities.familyed.bc.ca.

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Ashlie bows out of politics by Maria Rantanen mrantanen@mrtimes.com

Maple Ridge Councillor Cheryl Ashlie said she doesn’t want to be a career politician – and she won’t be seeking another term. Ashlie has been on council for two terms and prior to that she served three terms on the school board, of which she was chair for six years. Having turned 55, she said it’s time to get her

on completing a personal life degree. where she wants While the muniit to be. cipal election is still “I love politics 10 months off, both – I’m not writthe current mayor, ing it off,” she Ernie Daykin, and added, but at current councillor this point she Michael Morden has no polithave announced ical aspirations, Cheryl Ashlie plans to run for provincial or Maple Ridge councillor mayor. otherwise. Former council candidate Ashlie works part-time Grover Telford and musias the constituency assistcian James Rogers have ant for Maple Ridge-Pitt both said they are running Meadows MLA Doug for council. Bing and she is working

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Screams could be heard from family members in the background, when staff from the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association called to notify winners of the Win Your Wish contest. Maple Ridge’s Terry O’Brien won a $1,500 gift certificate from Fuller Watson, but when the BIA’s events coordinator Liam Gray called shortly after the draw, it wasn’t Terry, but his wife heard shouting with joy in the background. Coincidentally, the O’Briens entered the

draw by writing their name and package number on the back of a Fuller Watson receipt, after having purchased a sofa from the historic Maple Ridge company during December. Now, they can use their windfall to buy more furniture and/or mattresses from Fuller Watson. Their prize package also included an iPad mini. For the first time ever, the BIA coordinated this Christmas contest this holiday season, where people could visit any of the downtown merchants and write their name, telephone number, and their choice gift package number on the back of a receipt, drop it in the ballot box, and potentially win one of four $2,000 prize packages. The contest, dubbed Win Your Wish, featured a series of package prizes.

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Council expenses reported to public Money claimed by councillors ranged from less than $500 to almost $8,000.

councillor, $7,819 by Bell. Expenses claimed by other councillors were $1,085 for Coun. Cheryl Ashlie, $2,245 for Mayor Ernie Daykin, $2,865 for Coun. Bob Masse, and $5,838 for Coun. Al by Maria Rantanen Hogarth. mrantanen@mrtimes.com Daykin said the information Maple Ridge has always been Councillor Judy public but in the Dueck spent the “spirit of transleast amount parency,” it was on expenses brought forward of the seven as a separate elected officials document. on council, as “So if people reported at the are interested in council meetthat, they can Ernie Daykin ing on Tuesday find it easily and Maple Ridge Mayor evening, while it’s there,” he Coun. Corisa said. Bell claimed the most. Items that councillors Council asked staff to claimed included milebring forward a monthly age, attendance at comreport of the mayor’s and munity events – like the councillors’ individual foundation dinner, the expenses. hospital gala, and the The report made pubRidge Meadows South lic this week was for Asian Cultural Society expenses until the end of gala – as well as conferNovember 2013. ences such as the Union Dueck claimed $493 for of B.C. Municipalities, expenses as her role as a Lower Mainland Local councillor. Government Association, This compares to the and Federation of highest amount spent by a Canadian Municipalities.

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Entry fee: $5.00 for each poem submitted Prizes for poems which best portray the theme. Sponsored by: Black Bond Books – Haney Place Mall. Entrants will receive a certificate, a publication of all submitted Poems and may be asked to read their poem at the Lantern Festival, Feb. 28th 2014 in Haney Place Mall.

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Big Data is a Big Brother Google, the search engine, has become so indispensable so rapidly that it’s hard to imagine how we ever lived without it. Google has its fingers in almost every corner of the Internet, from maps to scanned books, social media to video sharing. If you’ve used the Internet in the last four or five years, you’ve used a Google product or looked at a Google ad. And it’s the ads that are proving problematic when they collide with Canada’s privacy laws. A Canadian with sleep apnea recently noticed that everywhere he went online, he was seeing ads for devices that help people breathe better at night. Why? Because he’d looked up such devices on one site. Google noted this, and its ads began popping up every time he visited a site that used Google ads. This is the high-tech equivalent of me looking over your shoulder while you check out a pamphlet on, say, mobility scooters, then sending you daily flyers about scooters, crutches, wheelchair lifts, shower seats, and so on. Medical information is considered sensitive and private in Canada. In the case of the man with sleep apnea, the federal privacy commissioner has agreed that his rights were violated, and Google has agreed to back off. This is a larger issue than a single case, though. Google may be the blue whale of search engines and data collection, but it’s not the only critter in the ecosystem of the Internet. There are plenty more, and many of them are harder to trace and less scrupulous. They include everything from the American NSA to our own governments and spy agencies, to a wide variety of profit-seeking corporations, to out-andout scam artists. Canada needs to educate its people about their rights and risks online, as well as prepare to be tough about how it enforces privacy rules. -M.C.

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Marco: a doc worth admiring

Marco Terwiel and I had a few Nice to have a physician who things in common – if you’ll pardoesn’t make you nervous, or who don the pretence – none of them you can’t understand. significant or relevant save for When you get to be of an age, the prostate cancer: we were both it’s important to have this conbald, both columnists for the local nection, even if it’s sucking the press whose surname started with lifeblood out of the system as we the 20th letter of the alphabet, plaboomers are: this great wave of cing us down the list where lists post-war babies now in their late are an issue. 50s and 60s marching on the docOtherwise, the similarities end tors’ offices and hospitals of this there. country demanding entry, demandby Tim Tyler He was a man dedicated to saving treatment, demanding salvaing lives and educating people tion, an army of affluent soon-tot3atyler@shaw.ca from here to Nunavat. seniors looking for their due, the I am a mere scribbler trying to extension of their cushy lives. make people laugh which, Readers’ Digest tells I ought to know. I are one, contemplating my us, is the best medicine. mortality, checking the ages of the deceased in Try laughing off cancer. the obituaries, making a will in case I fall down I didn’t know Marco, except by reputation. I and crack my head on the pavement or wander read his columns. I met him once at a walk-in over the centre line while adjusting the radio or clinic and we chatted. End of story. choke on a piece of cauliflower. Not all the time But it was hard not to admire him and his mind you. I’m not that morbid. devotion to enlighten the ignorant masses and When younger, we used to think we would cure their ills. I have no doubt the memorial serlive forever, swilling soda pop and hanging out vice will be full to overflowing, and rightly so. at the local swimming hole, playing our games, Marco could have made his fortune helping courting romance. people lose weight instead of teaching them Now the circle of life is spinning faster threatCPR; much like the irrepressible Doctor Oz, the ening to throw us off the ride into what? Some Wizard of Weight Loss – who has everybody afterlife where we get to hook up with long lost scarfing green coffee beans two or three times a friends and relatives? day to shed their excess baggage. Forgive me if I wander. Not much to say this I could lose a few pounds but am damned if week, a week when we have rediscovered urban I’ll eat coffee beans to do it. I believe that weight sprawl, reawakened the vinyl monster as it were. loss should not come easily, should involve some I’d love to say “I told you so” as I once hard work and sweat among others of a similar declared that automobile-dependent sprawl bent either in a running/walking group or at a would be the end of us, but I’ll let Paul Gill take gym or in a team sport. Much easier than going all the credit. It’s his job. it alone in the basement with a treadmill and a “Potential to become a regional attraction”: barbell. Rare is the family that doesn’t have an they’re going to revamp Whonnock Lake Park, exercise bike gathering dust in the garage. which means they’ll probably ruin the rural Calories in, calories out, the people gather ambience where Andy and I spend the dog days. round and they’ll all begin to shout. More people will flood in to use the proposed But this is an old story and we were talking trails and the communal stoves and you’ll be about doctors. I love mine but don’t tell her I lucky to get a piece of beach big enough to said so, She’ll use it against me. accommodate your lawn chair.

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Maple Ridge

Taxpayers pay for too much

play after the season past. Dear Editor, Now we see this is all performed on the It’s early January 2014, we are all receivtaxpayer’s dollar. ing our annual BC Assessment Authority Heads up, Mr. Gienow. This is exactly property assessments, and the comments one of the expenditures that the taxpayer and articles in the newspaper are beginning should not be forced to shoulder. to reflect the opinions from the “Taxed.” If it was good for business back in the As an aside, taxes are “penalties.” day, then why on earth is it not Whenever someone has violated a Letters good for business today? bylaw, failed to remit their property If the answer is, “Yes, it’s great taxes on time, or failed to file income to for business,” then I would suggest tax returns on time, the government the businesses get together and shoulder levies a monetary penalty. the cost of the bells (and all of the John Gienow [Wasted money Editor other Christmas decor for the searaises taxes, Jan. 7 Letters, TIMES] son). laments the constant and everNo, I’m not a Scrooge, but I take a pracincreasing property tax increases and his tical approach to this multicultural society view of “value for money.” where fewer and fewer people worship I must say, he is certainly not alone. Jesus Christ and all that he did for manNext, I turn the page and I see Gordy Robson explaining the history of the “festive kind. Somewhere, somehow the constant punbells” we all enjoy each Christmas season. ishing of the local taxpayer needs to come He makes a salient point when he tells to a grinding halt, and reverse the annual us “the rest of the story,” how it was local upward climb which seems to never end. business that originally brought the bells Is anyone at municipal hall listening? to Maple Ridge. It was local business that ensured the erection and removal of the disMike Boileau, Maple Ridge

Taxation

New leadership needed

Dear Editor, Mr. Gienow has hit the nail on the head [Wasted money raises taxes, Jan. 7 Letters, TIMES]. More people are getting involved in municipal politics because they see that poor planning is causing increased taxes that don’t show a return on taxpayer investment. I have operated a business in Maple Ridge since 1988, and due to the economic downturn in 2008, it was necessary to cut spending where possible and to diversify and market the business to enhance its profitability. Does Maple Ridge’s planning department do this? No. They actively promote urban sprawl and high-density residential housing (i.e. Albion) without the corresponding industrial, commercial, and retail development that pays two to six times the tax revenue, then leaves the residential taxpayer to foot the bill to maintain the infrastructure. Also, our hard-earned dollars are being spent to shop outside of Maple Ridge (FreeMont Village, etc.) to support their retail outlets and tax base. It’s time decisions by staff and council were made as if they were spending their own money. Time has come for new leadership on council. Grover Telford, Maple Ridge

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can Come clean Kamp Dissension be a good thing

Dear Editor, As a Canadian who believes in and stands for the true Canadian values of justice and democracy, I’m deeply concerned about the recent revelations of the RCMP investigating Mike Duffy and Nigel Wright. What has happened to the transparency and “open” government Randy Kamp promised when first elected as member of Parliament? Why does his government continue to lie to Canadians regarding the payoffs to a Conservative senator who used to be a “journalist?” I am fully aware of the tactics utilized by the National Citizens Coalition, Fraser Institute, Civitas, and other Conservative think-tanks that promote corporate propaganda to lie, confuse, and distort the issues facing Canadians. Leo Strauss, right-wing philosopher and presenter of the “Noble Lie,” (the ruling elites “need” to use deception and guile to rule over the “bewildered herd”) would be proud of Kamp’s government’s efforts. But, as a Canadian who cares about justice and real democracy in government, I’m disappointed in his government’s way of operating. Come clean, Canadians are not that stupid! John E. McKenzie, Maple Ridge

Dear Editor, Mayor Deb Walters says she is happy with the 1.9 per cent tax increase in Pitt Meadows. I bet. Walters and her supporters on council, [Doug] Bing, [Gwen] O’Connell, and [Tracy] Miyashita, have all spent the past two years ignoring the wishes of Pitt Meadows taxpayers. They have their own agenda for Pitt Meadows, and are willing to spend taxpayers into the poorhouse to accomplish it. While taking credit for keeping the tax increase to 1.9 per cent, we all know that Mayor Walters has never supported tax reductions. Only the efforts of Tom Murray with the tax petition he launched, and the support of residents, that some tax relief is being realized. Congratulations to Councillors [Dave] Murray, [Bruce] Bell, and [Janis] Elkerton for their ongoing efforts to keep spending under control. Too bad that their efforts are stymied by the mayor’s majority on council. Archie Blankers, Pitt Meadows

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND PITT MEADOWS OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC on Tuesday January 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following amendment to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2352, 2007, the Official Community Plan for the City of Pitt Meadows

City of Pitt Meadows Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2635, 2013

The purpose of this amendment is to create a new land use designation “Mixed Employment” and to change the land use designations for the North Lougheed Planning Area from “Agricultural” and “Highway Commercial” to “Mixed Employment” and “Highway Commercial” to plan for the future development of the area as shown boldly outlined and shaded on the attached map. In order to maintain consistency, there are also several proposed changes to the text of Sections 4.7- Commercial and 4.8 – Industrial of the OCP as part of these land use designation changes. The relative location of the land to be affected by the proposed bylaw is shown bolded and shaded on the map schedule attached. The Bylaw and associated staff report may be viewed at City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, between January 10, 2014, and January 21, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. Please direct inquiries to the Development Services Department at 604-465-2428. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained herein or by making a written submission (or email) by 3:00 p.m. on January 21, 2014 to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services. All submissions will become part of the public record. Kelly Kenney Manager of Legislative Services 604-465-2433 | kkenney@pittmeadows.bc.ca

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Grads get glammed up with help from community Local students get assistance for graduation night with a head-to-toe makeover.

In early December, two Meadowridge students, Victoria Horne and Layne Liberty, put on a fashion show as a fundraiser for Putting on the Glitz. They raised $615 and brought in $5,000 worth of dresses. Plea is appealing to the public to donate by Tracey Rayson new or gently used gowns, dresses, suits, Special to The TIMES tuxes, shoes, purses, jewelry and other From dresses and updos, shoes and appropriate accessories. shawls, to tuxes and tiaras, graduation A variety of current styles and colours can be an expensive event. are in high demand, as well as plus-size That’s why PLEA Community Services items. And, she added, donations are is hosting its second annual Putting on the accepted right up to the event day. Glitz event on March 5 to assist graduatIn demand are larger sized grad dresses, ing students in need of formal duds for especially sizes 14 and 16. their special day. In addition to colPutting on the Glitz lecting grad merchanconsists of representadise, they also accept Grad dress consignment sale tives from local agencash donations to put cies, School District towards the Putting Where: Greg Moore Youth Centre 42, and community on the Glitz program. When: Jan. 25 and 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. members who partner “We are also lookCost: $25 to register first dress, $10 for others together to provide ing for professional More info: Yvonne Murray at 604-463-2001 an evening filled with hair and makeup artgraduation attire, ists who are willing accessories, makeup artists, hair stylists, to donate their time for that evening,” and a graduation photographer. Cherak added. “We started Putting on the Glitz last Students are selected by school counselyear for students facing financial conlors to ensure they meet the financial and straints,” said Michelle Cherak, coordingraduating requirements. ator, PLEA Community Services. The event takes place from 5 to 9:30 “We provided grad attire and grad p.m. and kids are permitted to bring one photos to about 16 girls and 14 boys, so support person. They are matched with a hopefully this year we are able to help out volunteer ambassador upon arrival. a total of 40 students.” Stations at the venue include wardrobe

Victoria Horne (left) and Layne Liberty (right) from Meadowridge School put on a fashion show to raise money for Putting on the Glitz. Helping to coordinate is Yvonne Murray (centre).

Twice in a Lifetime

selection, accessories and shoes, hair and makeup, and professional photography. Two grad photos will be taken: one in a cap and gown, which is provided for them in their school colours, and one in their evening wear. Participants receive goodie bags with products to help them primp and preen on grad night. Cherak told The TIMES that last year the community was generous with their donations and were extremely supportive. “I think it strikes a chord with a lot of people – everybody should have the chance to attend their graduation festivities with excitement and pride, and I think people feel that,” Cherak said.

To raise money for the March event, Plea is organizing a grad dress consignment sale on Jan. 25 and 26 at the Greg Moore Youth Centre called Twice in a Lifetime. The sale will be in the multi-purpose room from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register dresses the fee is $25 per dress and $10 for any additional dresses from same consignee. For information on Twice in a Lifetime, contact Yvonne Murray at Thomas Haney Secondary at 604-463-2001. To donate to Putting on the Glitz, call Michelle Cherak at 604-476-2821 or email: mcherak@plea.bc.ca.

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INTERIOR TO LOWER MAINLAND TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT Public Safety Notice – Winter recreationalists and snowmobilers Winter recreationalists and snowmobilers should be aware that construction of the Interior to Lower Mainland (ILM) Transmission Line continues. On-site activities include clearing of the right-of-way; Crime Prevention Tips from the Pitt Meadows Community Policing Office Theft is a crime of opportunity. Don’t give criminals that opportunity. • Always lock your car and pocket the keys • Use a visual deterrent such as steering wheel lock • Don’t hide an extra set of keys in the vehicle; thieves know where to look • Keep your registration and insurance papers secure • Activate your vehicle’s security system • Never leave valuables in your vehicle • Park your car in your garage whenever possible • If you don’t have a garage park in a visible location by a light, or as close to the house as possible

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We have temporarily moved into a space on the north west side of the old Pitt Meadows Library building, known as the Annex, while our old space is under construction.We are still open the same hours and offer the same services!

between Merritt and Coquitlam that will expand the electrical system so

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We need volunteers: We are looking for people willing to help in our office.Training is provided.Volunteers must be 19 years or older and pass a security clearance. Call the Community Policing Office for more information at 604-465-2402.

What can the Community Policing Office do for you? The Community Policing Office is a close and convenient place for residents to: • Report a crime • Obtain a criminal record check • Find safety information • Get advice or talk to a police officer Come in and see what resources we have. We’re here to help!

risks associated with such things as guy lines, partially constructed foundations, construction materials, or other potential hazards that may be hidden or partially hidden by the snow. Please avoid using the right-of-way for your activities. If you are in the area, use extra care when traveling around the right-of-way.

that BC Hydro can continue to deliver clean and reliable energy to homes and businesses in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. For more information on the project please visit: bchydro.com/ilm. If you have any questions, please contact BC Hydro Stakeholder Engagement: 1 866 647 3334 or 604 623 4472 or send an email to stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com.

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construction of access roads and tower foundations; and tower assembly and erection.

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While some churches are moving into school spaces and halls, renting space to worship in, the Open Door Church is going in the other direction – purchasing a church and opening it up for rentals and community use. “We want it to be a space that the community can come and use,” Christianson-Barker said, adding he hopes it will be used every night of the week and not just on Sundays. A perfect example was a fundraiser organized in December by Ria Jade to benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan that hit the Philippines late last year. Jade approached the pastor about renting the church for the fundraiser, but, in order to support the cause, they didn’t charge rent so more money could go to help typhoon victims. The church ended up co-hosting the event and

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Nurturing young people in a Christ-centered community; Encouraging them to realize their full potential; Cultivating growth in understanding of themselves and God; Inspiring them to be leaders for tomorrow.

Come see what we are all about! Maria Rantanen/TIMES

about 100 people came to watch 11 performances. “It was a real community effort,” ChristiansonBarker said. The original church was built in 1912, and that section now serves as a Montessori school. In the mid-1920s, it became Hammond United Church.

In 1960, the current sanctuary was built, and it remained without any significant changes until the Open Door Church took over. Hammond United Church amalgamated with St. Andrew’s Haney United Church a year and a half ago and became Golden

Ears United, located at 222nd Street and Dewdney Trunk Road. In addition to facade and interior renovations, the church now has an entrance at the front. “We were the Open Door Church, but there was no front door,” Christianson-Barker said.

DEWDNEY TRUNK CONSTRUCTION #103, 19237-122A Ave., Pitt Meadows

604-460-1144

When: January 14, 2014 to February 14, 2014 Where: 232nd Street to 248th Street

Monday-Friday 11:30aM to 9:30pM • Sat. & Sun. 3:30pM to 9:30pM

Please be advised that BC Hydro is continuing to upgrade its electrical system along Dewdney Trunk Road – from 232nd Street 248th Street.

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Construction will occur on various days between January 14, 2014 and February 14, 2014. This work is weather-dependent and will need to be scheduled in accordance to weather conditions. Crews will need approximately 15 non-rain days to complete the work. The construction schedule is as follows: • 232nd Street to 240th Street

7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• 240th Street to 248th Street

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Construction will cause temporary trafﬁc delays and brief power outages to residential customers. Crews will directly notify customers in advance of power outages. BC Hydro recognizes the inconvenience this construction may cause and we thank you for your patience and understanding. We will strive to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible.

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If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact BC Hydro at 1 866 647 3334 or stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com.

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Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows were well-represented in Riesa, Germany, last month. Six local tap dancers made the journey to the European city to compete in the International Dance Organization’s World Tap Dance Championships, an event hosted by the International Dance Organization. Known in dance circles as the “Olympics of Dance,” the competition saw 2,000 dancers from around the globe compete for the world title. The District’s junior category dancers, Kieran Krosser and Isabelle Flavin, had solid finishes in the small and large group formations, with Flavin finishing 18th in small and ninth in the large. Performing in the adult category was Shayla Bodnarchuk and Shelby Greaves from Pitt Meadows, and Franqui Barber and Emily Flavin of Maple Ridge. Emily’s solo performance earned her an 18th place

Six tap dancers from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows competed for Canada in Germany earlier this month. finish, while the duo performance of Greaves and Bodnarchuk saw them finish in 20th place. Greaves also performed in a trio, which won 19th. Heather Bodnarchuk, Shayla’s mother, who also works at Peggy Peats School of Dance where Shayla trains, said it was an amazing experience for everyone involved and there was good competition from all, specifically Switzerland, England, and the U.S.A. Canada held its own though, and Bodnarchuk said this was the “strongest team Canada has put through from Western

Canada for many years.” Other highlights for the dancers included making new friends from around the world and seeing a bit of Germany, added Bodnarchuk. As for what’s next, the dancers will continue to compete for their studios in various competitions in all types of dance. All indicated they’ll soon be auditioning again for the national team, as well. Shayla and Emily have also made another hip-hop crew and plan to compete with this group. That group hopes to make the worlds in Vegas this summer.

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• Email a photo of you holding The TIMES to: timestravellers@mrtimes.com

Palm Springs, Anyone? by Samira Hodania

With Modernism Week just around the corner (February 13-23) and a particularly arctic Canadian winter underway, the desert seems just about perfect right now.

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Conveniently located in the heart of the uptown design district, Alcazar is all about the sleek and modern ABC’s (Alcazar, Birba and Cheekys). Appointed with local art, Alcazar is the youngest of the triangle, mastering comfort by spoiling their guests with imported Italian linens and townie bikes. Attracting a diverse crowd, Birba serves a creative menu with Italian wood fired pizzas and locally-sourced, hand-crafted cocktails. In the morning, refuel with the breakfast quesadilla and a freshly squeezed kale smoothie at Cheeky’s and you’ll be ready to hit the town. From $120/night, www.alcazarpalmsprings.com

do Last month, 14 volunteers from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows helped out at the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) warehouse in Calgary, and brought a copy of their hometown newspaper, The TIMES along with them. Leaders included Barb Gustafson and Meghan Trafanko. The Ridge Meadows branch of OCC contributed 3,711 shoeboxes packed full of gifts and toiletries for needy children living in poor and unsafe conditions around the world.

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Book the architectural tour with Palm Springs Modern Tours (make sure to see Robert) to experience some of the most posh and elite neighborhoods of Palm Springs. The driving tour takes you through the desert’s most notable architecture and gives you the inside scoop on who lived there during the Rat Pack era and which Hollywood stars are vacationing there during Coachella. 3 hour tour, $85/person, www.palmspringsmoderntours.com

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Turn your phone off for a morning and hike the Indian Canyons to experience some breathtaking views of the desert. We conquered the Andreas Canyon (don’t worry if you and your gym aren’t speaking, it’s just a 1-mile loop) where you’ll see more than 150 species of plants, some which were used for medicine and preparing food centuries ago. Trails can be hiked with a ranger or solo, www.indian-canyons.com Read our full Palm Springs itinerary at www.vitamindaily.com www.Visitpalmsprings.com

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“Go play” doesn’t quite do the trick when there’s a sugared-up posse gathered in the living room.

We’re stoked to start our running resolution… just as soon as we gear up.

Get them out of the “I’m bored” mood (and into the play room!) with a Pom Pom Maker kit ($8). Great for a group activity (like, if you were having a party), cut the pieces out and let the kids go crazy wrapping yarn. No glue, no paint, nothing that can be used as a weapon - it’s a sweetly simple craft for everyone. Bonus: pom poms actually look adorable when finished and can be strewn about the house or hung on a string for decoration. Hear that? It’s the sound of peace and quiet. Order the Clover Pom Pom maker ($8) from Collage Collage, http://shop.collagecollage.ca

First on the shopping list is a pair of kicks that can stand up to a Canadian winter, like Nike’s Air Pegasus+30 Shield ($139 at MEC). These beauties are water-repellent, highly reflective (will we ever see the sunshine again?) and lined in (comfy cozy) microfleece. And did we mention that they’re purple leopard with a neon accent? In case the running thing doesn’t get off the ground, we’ll just move to our plan B resolution: Adopt the athletic fashion trend. $139 at MEC stores nationwide, www.mec.ca

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Jordan Wright (left), 15, met up with fellow Pitt Meadows resident Dilly the Clown at a Sunshine Foundation party in Burnaby recently. This was Jordan’s fourth year at the party. He received a dream from the foundation five years ago. Meanwhile, Ridge Meadows RCMP auxiliary member Lynne Bradley (above) and fellow Maple Ridge resident Casey Wright, a 13-year-old honourary RCMP staff sergeant major, boogied along to the tunes.

Sunshine Foundation

Officers buddy to bring cheer to sick kids

A party helped local children with health issues forget their ailments for a while and focus on having fun. by Roxanne Hooper

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Hours after Jordan Wright and all the other kids had left the ballroom at the Hilton Hotel Metrotown, the 15-year-old Pitt Meadows boy was still beaming. Jordan was one of about 50 sick children invited to participate in the annual Sunshine Foundation party at the Burnaby hotel recently, and he’ll tell anyone who asks that it’s an event he looks forward to all year long. “He just loves coming,” said his mother, Tiina Wright, who noted this was Jordan’s fourth year at the event. After breaking his leg last year, Jordan has been confined primarily to a wheelchair, and his Mom suspects one of the biggest motivations to attend this year’s event was a chance to “ditch the parents” for a few hours (parents – including Jordan’s folks Greg and Tiina – are typically not in the ballroom, but given a separate room to socialize with other parents over lunch). Jordan was first introduced to the Sunshine Foundation five years ago, when he participated in a one-day group “dreamlift” to Disneyland. Before going on the lift, his mother described Jordan as a “very shy, timid” boy.

“He came back a totally different kid, an outgoing personality… He just had so much fun. It’s the best thing for any kid. It makes them feel independent and grown up because there’s no parents,” Wright told The TIMES. As was the case during the dreamlift, Jordan was again buddied with a police officer at the recent party. At the three-hour luncheon, Jordan spent time doing crafts, playing games, and watching a series of entertainers with Terry Robertson, an RCMP auxiliary member for more than 30 years. Despite both of them being “veterans” at the annual foundation luncheon, Robertson said he was moved to learn Jordan’s story of how the youngster was diagnosed at age five with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. While the experience was touching for Robertson – who returned for his third consecutive Sunshine luncheon – he also found it inspiring. He was impressed to see how the Grade 10 Pitt Meadows Secondary student and his family live with the prognosis, describing Jordan as his hilarious, funny, and charming new friend. During the event, Robertson and other participating officers echoed the same sentiment: they were honoured to be there, to share in the fun, and help the children forget any ailments they might be living with – at least for a few hours. Jordan and his family were not the only local residents at the Sunshine party. Other guests included 13-year-

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Double trouble. There were two Sunshine Foundation bears entertaining the kids at the organization’s recent party. The mascots gave Pitt Meadows’ own Judy Olson, the organizer of the party, a hug. She’s been a volunteer with Sunshine for 17 years, and she’s chair of the dream fulfillment committee. old Maple Ridge resident, Casey Wright (no relation to Jordan), who was easily distinguished in the crowd because of his customized red serge. Casey is an honourary RCMP staff sergeant major, who has been a regular at the Sunshine Foundation parties for years, the last five years taking on added duties as co-host and emcee alongside Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Andy LeClair. “He had a blast. When he was not on the stage, he was working the room and meeting lots of people,” said Casey’s father Larry Wright, who was in attendance too, snapping photographs for the foundation.

Other local faces at the event included volunteers Donna and Jim (a.k.a. Dilly The Clown ) Milburn, Ridge Meadows RCMP auxiliaries Lynne Bradley and Martyn Garner, Maple Ridge resident and Coquitlam RCMP Staff Sgt. Marc Alexander, as well as event organizer Judy Olson of Pitt Meadows, Sunshine’s dream fulfillment chairperson in the Lower Mainland. She’s been volunteering with the foundation for 17 years. “It’s because I truly believe in what the charity is for… it’s all about the kids. I love that so much of the money raised goes to helping these children.” But when it comes to the

longest standing local Sunshine volunteer, the title belongs to retired Mountie and Maple Ridge resident Daryl Stone, who has been volunteering with Sunshine for 23 years (including a 15-year stint as Lower Mainland president). Wrapping up his duties as president, Stone said his “greatest rewards in recent years has been the elimination of a waiting list for a child’s dream to be fulfilled.” Since 1987, the foundation has provided dreams for 7,000 children. But there’s lots more work to do, he said, indicating that while he’s stepped down as president he’s going to “stay fully engaged.” “Currently there are 50,000 children in Canada with severe physical disabilities and life threatening illnesses. So today once a dream is applied for, there is virtually no waiting list. Last year, during our 25th anniversary, we provided one dream per day for the entire year – which included three separate dream lifts nationally.” Another reward for Stone was the elimination of financial qualifiers for dream applicants. “At one time to qualify for a dream, the family income was a factor, but today that is no longer an issue and dreams are provided regardless of the families financial status,” he said. “For me, the personal reward is the motivation of knowing the work which goes into fundraising and delivering individual dreams makes you glad to be a small part of a big story,” Stone said.

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HELP BUST CRIME… 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 604-463-6251 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-8477. The warrants attached to these individuals were still outstanding as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. Remember: all of the listed people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

WOODCOCK, Aaron Dennis

Age: 31 Wanted in connection with File #2013-22871 Wanted for break and enter.

ALMEIDA, Carlos Michael Age: 27 Wanted in connection with File #2013-23377 Wanted for theft.

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The ‘i’ from The TIMES sign is still “missing” and we’re asking readers to tell us where it is each week in these photos. It will pop up in different locations around the community. Like us on Facebook and tell us where today’s picture was taken. Anyone who answers correctly on Facebook before 9 a.m. Monday is automatically entered into the weekly and grand prize draws. Last week’s picture was taken at North Fraser Automotive Repair on 223rd Street in Port Haney.

Age: 51 Wanted in connection with File #2013-13131 Wanted for possession of a controlled substance.

FROSTAD, Randy Michael

Age: 37 Wanted in connection with File #2012-12036 Wanted for failing to comply with a probation order.

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January 16: Cycling advocacy

• HUB Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows holds its monthly meeting in the Alouette Room, Maple Ridge Library, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Their mandate is to make cycling better through education, action and events.

January 19: Benefit concert

• Diamonds in the Sun, a free concert to raise awareness about Cythera House, will take place at the Caring Place, 22188 Lougheed Hwy., from 7 to 9:30 p.m. There will be a donation box.

January 20: Garden club

• Pitt Meadows Garden Club is inviting members and anyone interested to its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Mike Lascelle speaking about greenhouses. The club meets at the Pitt Meadows Community Hall, adjacent to the Community Church.

January 21: Welcoming communities

• From Dialogue to Action is a discussion and brainstorming on activities and ideas to address barriers and gaps facing newcomers to Canada. The public is invited to come and join the discussion to create a more welcoming and inclusive community.

January 21: Film series

• World Films series begins at the Maple Ridge Library and runs Tuesdays from Jan. 21 to Feb. 25 starting at 6 p.m. Bring friends and spend a relaxing evening at the library with a free, must-see film. The Friends of the Library will sell refreshments at intermission.

January 22: eReaders

• Maple Ridge Library will be offering an evening session on eBooks and eReaders at 7 p.m. Learn all about the variety of eReaders available and how to download free library eBooks.

January 23: Maple Ridge Library

• Maple Ridge Library is hosting a friendly game of Magic: The Card Gathering at 6 p.m. This event is open to everyone 15 and older or all skill levels – even beginners.

January 23: Cinema Politica

• Cinema Politica Ridge Meadows presents Shadows Of Liberty at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, council chambers, 11995 Haney Pl. at 7 p.m. One of the cornerstones of modern democracy is a free press. With 90 per cent of the media now controlled by a handful of corporations, this film explores whether free speech really exists? Info: www.cinemapolitica.org/ridgemeadows.

Business excellence nominations

• The chamber of commerce is seeking nominations for its business excellence awards. The deadline is Jan. 31. To nominate a business in Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge, contact Chrissy at the chamber office at 604-457-4599 or chrissy@ridgemeadowschamber.com. Info: www.ridgemeadowschamber.com.

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• Artists and artisans living in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are invited to participate in the 16th annual art studio tour, which takes place May 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline for submission is Feb. 15. Info: Kerry McLaren at kerrymclaren@shaw.ca or www.artstudiotour.ca.

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Social media

VickiChick’s social media predictions

aving spent a goodly part of the recent holiday season ensconced in my pajamas, mouse and mincemeat in hand, cruising the Internet, here are my top predictions for social media trends in the upcoming year.

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In 2014 small, home-based and micro-businesses will make the leap in big numbers. If you’re jumping into social, make room in your budget for it, whether it’s upgrading your hardware and software, hiring a consultant, or allocating staff, you’ll need some resources.

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If you aren’t already using by Vicki McLeod Facebook, Twitter, and social media for your business Vicki McLeod is owner of Main Street or brand, 2014 is the year you’ll Communications and is happy to answer LinkedIn will continue to be the three strongest platforms in 2014. questions. Send them to her through jump in. www.thesocialchicks.com If you’re one of those businessPundits are predicting that es taking the leap, you’ll want to reluctant adapters will have no invest your online time and energy in at least choice but to get social. Period. one of these three. Social is here to stay and large brands already dominate the social landscape. Businesses can no longer afford to avoid In terms of what’s coming on strong in using social media as a significant part of 2014, my money is on Instagram. their marketing mix.

Instagram and Pinterest

was the fastest-growing social media platform in 2013 and currently has more than 150 million users. Pinterest was the darling of 2013. Both of these platforms are about the pretty pictures. While the place we call the Internet is virtual, the relationships we create are real. Here’s to a connected 2014!

• Check out Vicki’s full column, with much more insight, online at www.mrtimes.com, search “McLeod”

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Reach The TIMES' sports desk: Phone: 604-463-2281 or email: sports@mrtimes.com

Fitness

Linden on hand for gym opening

by Jeff Weltz

A fly fishing instructor and outdoor writer, Jeff has fished the area since the early 1970s. Contact him at fishingnewsman@gmail.com

Success comes with patience

recently listened to a five-year-old as he told me about going fishing and not even getting a bite. I asked him how long he fished. With bright eyes and a dead serious look, he explained, “I fished five minutes and didn’t catch anything.” Jimmy Houston from his book, Catch of the Day. We all laugh when we read that passage; yet how many of us began fishing thinking it would be a whole lot easier than it is. I often wonder if some of us do ourselves a disservice by setting the bar too high, with all the raving about our exceptional catches and embellishing all the others. To be fair to those following us, we need to explain that while we all strive for the perfection of a fish every cast, such perfection is seldom achieved. A preacher friend of mine addresses this subject with a story about a group of professional fishermen. Simon Peter said, “I’m going fishing.” “We’ll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in a boat, but they caught nothing all night. Fishing is a challenge, a challenge to our ability to outwit a fish. The truth is, we only catch the dumb ones.

Online report

Weltz also provides a weekly update on fishing conditions in the region, and offers tips for flies.

• More at www.mrtimes.com, search “Weltz”

Trevor Linden was the main attraction at the sneak peak opening of his new CLUB16 Trevor Linden Fitness gym on Tuesday.

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by Eric Zimmer ezimmer@mrtimes.com

Until now, Robert Lewis didn’t have a gym membership. That changed this past Tuesday, when the Maple Ridge resident attended a sneak preview opening of the new CLUB16 Trevor Linden fitness facility in Haney. “This is my first membership,” Lewis explained, adding that up to that point, he wasn’t aware of the CLUB16 brand, but liked what he saw. “It’s fantastic. I love the equipment, it’s easy to use, it’s all really nice,” he said. Lewis hadn’t come with the intention of signing up, but was enticed to do so after seeing what was offered. “I just wanted to try out some of the equipment and View see what it was like. I knew more photos they had some free weights, with but I really like the rest of the equipment too.” For the man behind the or online name, co-owner of the franA large part of accomchise and former Canuck star plishing this goal comes Trevor Linden, it’s feedback from having well-trained like this that encourages him and welcoming staff, he to keep growing CLUB16. added. “I think what sets us apart from “Nothing makes me happier other gyms is the value, as well as than when I’m at a coffee shop or the mentality and atmosphere of something and people tell me ‘I’m our clubs,” Linden told The TIMES during a preview event Tuesday a member at your club and your where he was chatting with cusstaff is super friendly and helptomers and signing autographs. ful’.” “We’re a very unintimidating Linden insisted that CLUB16 club – we pride ourselves on havisn’t a “typical gym, where people ing members that are of all shapes, are throwing weights around and ages, and sizes, who can come everything.” in here, feel comfortable, and be His new facility in Maple Ridge themselves,” Linden said. came as a result of customer

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The former Canuck star helped mark the opening the new CLUB16 Trevor Linden Fitness gym in Maple Ridge this week.

demand. “When we opened our first club in Coquitlam three years ago, so many people approached me and said ‘when are you opening in Maple Ridge?’” Linden believes there was demand for a new gym because Maple Ridge is “a health-conscious community,” and that up to this point, it’s a place that “has been a bit under-served in the fitness market.” This sentiment was echoed by Lewis. “I want to get in shape,” he told The TIMES. Asked about the membership

fee, Lewis said “the price is right.” He explained that membership costs and long-term contracts were two of the reasons he hadn’t held any sort of gym membership until now. “I didn’t like the contracts, so this is perfect,” he said. “Fifteen dollars a month and you can get out when you’re ready.” The new fitness facility opened to the public this morning (Thursday) at 9 a.m. and is at #101-22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd. For more information, visit trevorlindenfitness.com/clubs/ maple-ridge/

Speed Skating

Ridge Meadows Racers represented at Games

Seven skaters recently learned they will compete in next month’s provincial.

With the BC Winter Games (BCWG) drawing ever closer, Ridge Meadows Racers (RMRacers) have learned their club will be well-represented at the provincial competition.

On Dec. 1, Zone 3 held their qualifier at Planet Ice in the Cam Neely rink. Known as one of the toughest in the province, the Zone 3 qualifier encompasssed cities from White Rock to Hope. The RMRacers had nine skaters out of 28 who competed for medals, as well as spots on the Zone 3 team.

Some choices are hard.

Racers Tim Song and Janie Green earned their spots during the Zone 3 qualifiers, while three more Racers were announced earlier this month as wildcards: Marshall Shupe, Pascal Chassay and Shivani Bahadur will be joining their teammates at the BCWG in Feb. 20 to 23, in Mission.

• Full story at www.mrtimes.com

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Fundraising

Soccer club’s raffle winner nets a new car

A Burnaby resident received an early Christmas present in the form of a 2014 Toyota Sport.

Christmas turned out to be a whole lot merrier for five lucky ticket holders, who took part in the West Coast Auto Group Football Club Car Raffle. On Dec. 21 at West Coast Toyota in Pitt Meadows, Carol Brine of Richmond drove away with the first prize. She was the winner of a brand new car courtesy of West Coat Auto Group. Brine chose a 2014 Toyota Sport. Other winners in this year’s WCAGFC raffle included: • Second prize: an entertainment package from Audio Visual Limited, valued at $1,000 – Bill Clifford, Burnaby; • Third prize: a Whitecaps soccer family pack valued at $800 – Barb Lee, Langley;

• Fourth prize: $500 cash – Carla Guiterrez; and • Fifth prize: $250 spa package from Esthetique Day Spa – Joe Dingwall. On hand for the presentation were members of the WCAGFC U14 Flyers girls team, which sold the most raffle tickets (162 in total), and each player received a West Coast FC rain jacket for their efforts. Each year, through the support of the club’s major sponsor, West Coast Auto Group, WCAGFC raises funds through its car raffle that allows the club to provide soccer programming for all players, while keeping registration fees amongst the lowest in the Lower Mainland. “This year the club raised $66,500, exceeding last year’s raffle and solidifying WCAGFC’s position as one of the premier soccer organizations in the province,” noted Jeff Dumont, director of the West Coast Auto Group Football Club and Alouette District/5 District rep.

The West Coast Auto Group Football Club U14 Flyers were on-hand at West Coast Toyota for a raffle giveaway.

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Chicago calls up Leblanc by Eric Zimmer

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Karina Leblanc, the Maple Ridge homegrown soccer star and goalkeeper in the National Women’s Soccer League, (NWSL) is packing her bags in Portland and heading across the country to begin playing for the Chicago Red Stars. In exchange, the Stars gave up their second-round picks in the 2015 NWSL college draft.

Last season, Leblanc ranked second amongst the league’s goaltenders, with 92 saves. She’s also a seasoned veteran of the Canadian National Team. Rory Dames, head coach of the Stars, said that Leblanc is “an important piece” for the team because “she’s a proven winner.” Dames added that Leblanc’s experience in winning championships “will be very important for our young team this year.”

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Offer(s) available on select new 2014 models through participating dealers to qualifi ed customers who take delivery by January 31, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All o ers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and fi nancing options also available. ≠Throwback Pricing available O.A.C. on fi nancing o ers on new 2013/2014 models. 0%/1.99% fi nancing for 84 months example: 2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Rio4 LX MT (RO541E) with a purchase price of $17,502/$15,502 (including $1,485/$1,485 freight/PDI and $699 administration fee) fi nanced at 0% for 84 months period equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $76/$71 followed by 150 bi-weekly payments of $96/$91. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $17,502/$15,502. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the fi nanced amount. The Throwback Pricing incentive for the 2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Rio LX MT (RO541E) shown is $640/$640 (a $20/$20 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time o er. See retailer for complete details. Throwback Pricing is a trademark of Kia Canada Inc. 60/84 Amortization Financing Example: 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE) with a purchase price of $28,482 (including $1,665 freight/PDI and $699 administration fee) fi nanced at 0% for 60 months amortized over an 84-month period equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $121 followed by 98 bi-weekly payments of $156 with a principal balance of $8,138 plus applicable taxes due after 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $28,482. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the fi nanced amount. The Throwback Pricing Incentive for the 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE) shown is $1,120 (a $35 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time o er. See retailer for complete details. 0% purchase fi nancing is available on select new 2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Sorento 3.3L EX AT AWD (SR75HE)/2014 Forte SX (FO748E)/2014 Rio4 SX with Navigation AT (RO749E) is $34,195/$26,195/$23,602. ÿHighway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2014 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl (M/T)/2014 Rio4 1.6L GDI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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$71 bi-weekly payments include the $640 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Rio LX MT (RO541E). After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $91. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount.≠

Rio4 SX with Navigation shown

2014

SEDAN

The All-New

hwy / city 100km 5.3L/8.0L

$76 bi-weekly payments include the $640 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are basedon 2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E). After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $96.Throwback pricing incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. ≠

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THROWBACK PRICING ≠ bi-weekly for the

hwy / city 100km 5.3L/8.0L

ﬁnancing

first 15 MONTHS. Includes Variable Throwback Pricing Incentive.

THROWBACK PRICING ≠ bi-weekly for the

hwy / city 100km 7.1L/10.4L

($35,000 - $60,000)

$121 bi-weekly payments include $1,120 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Sorento 2.4 LX AT FWD (SR75BE), 60-month financing amortized over 84 months. After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $156. Principal balance of $8,138 due after 60 months. Throwback Pricing incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce financed amount. ≠

Sorento EX shown

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