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Retired teacher Maynard Embreecontinues his life-long quest to

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Lest We ForgetLest We ForgetNovember 11November 11

Services are being held at Memorial Peace Park on 224th Street, Whonnock Lake Community Centre, and at the Pitt Meadows Spirit Square

For full coverage of the day’s events, visit www.mrtimes.comFor full coverage of the day’s events, visit www.mrtimes.com

Dean McPherson is showing hisappreciation for fellow veteransby taking part in the Maple RidgeRemembrance Day services today.

by Troy [email protected]

Dean McPherson saw the kind ofevil man is capable of during histour as a Canadian peacekeeperin Daruvar, Croatia in 2002.

What McPherson witnessed during hissix-and-a-half months in the war-ravagedcountry is cemented in his memory.

“It wasn’t a nice place to be,” saidMcPherson, a radio operator during hisyears as a peacekeeper. “There were stillbits of things going on. We were peace-keepers in the middle of Croatia andBosnia. And the tour after mine, theyfound all the mass graves.”

War left the region broken.“It’s hard to imagine what one human

being can do to another human being, inan act of aggression,” McPherson said.

He saw neighbours who were oncefriends, and because of differing ethnici-ties, houses and families were destroyed;starving children who were dirty andlice infected; and soldiers and militaryvehicles that were hit by landmines.

“It’s hard to explain,” McPherson said.“Everyone who has served outside ofCanada, whether WorldWar Two, Korea, peace-keeping, or Afghanistan,all have events and imagesin their heads that willnever leave, but we alldeal with them in our ownways to get by.”

At the time, there werestill small pockets of fight-ing between the Croatesand Serbs, but it was veryminimal, McPherson said.

“It was mostly happening to the southof us, as we were trying to keep thepeace in that region,” said McPhersonwho added, “the United Nations mandatethat we were under was very strict, sowe did the best we could with what we

had. That’s the best way I can put it. Idid come home, and once they found themass graves, I was angry in a way of,‘why didn’t we stop this, why didn’t wesee it coming?’ even though it wasn’t right

near us’.”

This was the last ofMcPherson’s threetours peacekeeping

overseas.In 1988 he travelled to

the Golan Heights in Israeland in 1991 he returnedto the Golan Heights, thattime on the Syrian side.

“All the communicationsare in English over there,so I was attached to dif-

ferent countries,” McPherson said. “So in1988 I was with the Finnish army duringtheir communications and in 1991 I waswith the Austrian army.”

Because communication had to be inEnglish over the radio, Canadian radio

operators were deployed.His tours in the Middle East were much

less stressful than the one in Croatia.“Not much happens,” he said. “You go

over there, you do your time, and youcome home and you have a medal onyour chest. But you’re still away fromhome, you’re away from your fam-ily.”

Now 48 and working for FederalCorrections, McPherson joinedthe military right out of high

school at the age of 17. In doing so,he followed the lead of his dad, Ross,who was with the military policefrom 1963 to ’88.

Husband to Stacey and dad to his sonDylan, 11, and daughters Stephanie, 24,and Jessie, 14, McPherson left the militaryfor civilian life in 2004 but says that hestill misses the Armed Forces.

McPherson is a member of Branch 88and presides over the Canadian VeteranBrotherhood motorcycle riding club.

He considers the club members to behis second family.

“Without them, life would be very hard.We are all there, and support each otherin time of need,” McPherson said. “Weride to be free and let loose, our meetings

are there to tell stories or vent ouranger, or laugh until our stomachshurt – whatever anybody needs to doso that they are a bit better when weare done.”

Each year, McPherson takes partin Maple Ridge RemembranceDay ceremonies, including this

morning’s event that starts with amarch at the legion at 12101 224th St.,

and ends at the Maple Ridge cenotaph atMemorial Peace Park.

Asked if Remembrance Day is emotionalfor him, McPherson answered, “very.”

“Every veteran now who stands onparade is not there for themselves, they’rethere for somebody else,” he said.

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

Remembrance

Day emotional for former peacekeeperDean McPherson, 48, is a formerCanadian military peacekeeperand member of Maple Ridge-PittMeadows Legion Branch 88. He’staking part in the local legion’sRemembrance Day ceremonythis morning (Tuesday, Nov. 11).Troy Landreville/TIMES

“It’s hard to imaginewhat one humanbeing can do toanother humanbeing, in the act ofaggression.”Dean McPherson

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UpFrontMaple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times Tuesday, November 11, 2014 A3

20Questions:Pitt MeadowsCouncil candidates

Find their full responses atwww.mrtimes.com

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“Pitt Meadows”

How the questionswere presentedto candidates

Each candidate for the Nov.15 municipal election has beenprovided with 20 questions,along with the following instruc-tions. Please read them carefully,before you start to fill this out:

To help voters make theirchoices on election day, TheMaple Ridge & Pitt MeadowsTIMES is asking local candidatesa series of questions on issues ofimportance.

Each question MUST beanswered: yes (Y), no (N), orDon’t Know (D), except – ofcourse – questions 1 to 3, whichyou will see are asking for otherspecific responses.

Any questions not answeredas indicated will be left blankwhen we publish the results ofthis survey. In addition, candi-dates may expand on any or allof our questions with answersof up to 100 words per question.However, due to space limita-tions, only one of the answerswill be included in the TIMESprint edition (all expandedanswers will be published onlineat www.mrtimes.com).

You must indicate clearlywhich expanded answer youwant to see published in print(and please indicate a secondchoice, in case we have space toprint more than one).

We may edit responses forlength and/or clarity.

More election coverageon pages A13 to A16• school board questions coming Nov. 13

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Each candidate was givena chance to elaborate onone of the top 20 electionquestions in print (somechose not to participate).The rest of their expandedanswers, if provided, areonline at www.mrtimes.com.MAYORALTY CANDIDATES

John BeckerQuestion #4: Do you sup-

port removal of land from theAgricultural Land Reserve (ALR),in favour of road and commercialdevelopment?

Answer: No. The only areaon the table for discussion is theland south of the proposed con-

nector.There needs to be better infor-

mation and community dialoguebefore I could commit one wayor another.

I would need to see a muchhigher return to the communitythan is currently proposed, andI do not support the City payingfor the connector.

I would not support any otherland being removed from theALR.

Michael HayesQuestion #4: Do you sup-

port removal of land from theAgricultural Land Reserve (ALR),in favour of road and commercialdevelopment?

Answer: Yes. But only if theAgricultural Land Commissionand the agricultural advis-ory committee provide theirapproval, to provide tax reliefon residential taxpayers, to help

ease the flow of traffic throughour community, and to providenecessary employment opportun-ities.

COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Bruce BellQuestion #19: Would Pitt

Meadows be able tosupport a post-second-ary institution?

Answer: Yes. PittMeadows would beable to support apost-secondary educa-tional institution.

In my view, a facil-ity with an agricultur-al teaching and learning base toit would be perfect for our area.

This facility could be nicelysituated on the LougheedHighway between Harris andPark Roads, on the north side.

This would be close to future

B-line transit, as well as thecommunities of Maple Ridge,Mission, Langley, Surrey, andPort Coquitlam.

This 600 feet of land hasalready been removed from theAgricultural Land Reserve.

Bill DingwallQuestion #7: Does

Pitt Meadows needanother development likeMeadowtown Centre?

Answer: Don’t know.This is really complex anda lot more informationis required to be able tomake informed decisions.

Only preliminary dis-cussion documents have beencompleted and detailed planningwith financial details and fundingsources will be required (provin-cial, federally, developers) beforedecisions can be reached.

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Profiled in the TIMES on Nov.4, a rooster that lived in the PittMeadows ‘burbs for more than twoweeks is now back in its naturalenvironment.by Troy [email protected]

Rudy the rooster nowhas a home.

Recently, Rudy set upshop at the ShorelineTownhouse Complex inthe Osprey area of PittMeadows, where residentsadopted it as their own.

The bird remainedtheir for more than twoweeks before it was finally picked up andrelocated to a farm in Maple Ridge.

The goal for Rudy’s de facto foster par-ents was to find a permanent, safe homefor the bird.

“Everyone felt bad but no one knew

what to do,” said Marion Beck, who livesat the complex.

Beck said the rooster was first seenwandering the neighbourhood on Oct. 21.

Beck, who contacted the TIMES aboutthe homeless rooster, received calls aboutRudy from people offering suggestions on

what to do with him, andwho were concerned abouthis well being.

Pitt Meadows bylawenforcement officerLesley Elchuk visited thetownhouse complex lastWednesday, Nov. 5, andput some chicken feedalong with some bread ona plate, which she put intoa dog crate.

A couple of hours passedbefore the rooster finallyentered the crate to get

some food, and the door was quickly shutbehind him.

Rudy has since been transported to afarm on Old Dewdney Trunk Road, whereBeck said, “the farmer is apparentlyhappy to have him.”

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Rooster Rudy finds new roost

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Poppy shortage predictedThe nation is stepping up in a larger-than-expected way this Remembrance Day to pay tribute to all the fallensoldiers and veterans who have served Canada, especially the two who lost their lives in eastern Canada latelast month. Consequently, there’s been a higher number of poppy sales, which – it was predicted leading up toNov. 11 – could result in a potential poppy shortage. But John Grant, 11 of Maple Ridge, ensured he pickedout his poppy, catching legion tagger Penny Ferguson set up at one of the south entrance to Haney Place Mall.

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There’s a happy ending for Rudy,the homeless rooster, who is nowliving on a Maple Ridge farm.

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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times Tuesday, November 11, 2014 A5

Lifeguard AndresFierro worked atthe Maple Ridge

Leisure Centrepool facility

on Nov. 6. Theplan is for some

major repairwork to be done

on the leisurecentre’s pool and

hot tub in early2015.

Troy Landreville/TIMES

The City of Maple Ridge has moneyset aside for a much-needed repairjob on the Maple Ridge LeisureCentre’s pool and hot tub.


The Maple Ridge Leisure Centre’sindoor pool facility will undergo somemuch-needed surgery, sometime in thenew year.

And, the City of Maple Ridge noted,it’s not going to put a dent in taxpayers’pockets.

According to a City pressrelease, it has taken the“first step in a program toupgrade the key mechan-ical systems of the MapleRidge Leisure Centre, andimplement accessibilityimprovements.”

The project will be fund-ed using the City’s infra-structure reserves, so thatthe estimated $5.5 millionbudget will not impacttax rates for Maple Ridgeresidents.

The centre’s pool facility is in need ofrepairs after it was discovered that waterwas leaking under the pool decks.

Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows directorof recreation Wendy McCormick notedthat during a maintenance shutdownin September, 2013, leakage was foundwhere connection pipes attached to thefacility’s surge tank.

“At that time, we called in a mechan-ical engineer and we asked them to do anassessment for us,” McCormick said.

It was discovered that two of the poolswere losing water.

“We were measuring water loss over-night and recognized that the leisure pooland the hot tub were both leaking water,and that there were some signs of leak-age,” McCormick said.

Underneath the hot tub, compromisedpipes and some cracking were also found.

“So then we started looking at, thissystem’s now 35 years old, and we askedquestions about what’s the expected lifespan of some of these pumps and filters,”McCormick said. “Thirty five years is agood life for some of those things, so weknow that, if we’re going to start diggingup pool decks to fix leaky pipes, then weshould be tying this together and doingthis project all in one. You don’t fix

leaky pipes and not fix themechanical end of things.”

The centre was revolu-tionary when it opened in1980.

It featured the firstleisure pool concept inCanada, offering a warmwater leisure pool, withplay features includingshallow water and movingwater, along with the trad-itional training pool tank.

Looking into the future,the work included mech-

anical systems that are out of sight to thepublic, but critical to its operation.

The project will see replacement andupgrades to the pool filter system, poolplumbing system, expansion of the mech-anical room, a conversion of the chlorinesystem to liquid chlorine and ultra-violetsystem, and the addition of wheelchairramps.

That design and scope of work willcome back before Council early in 2015,prior to the project being awarded.

“Our intention is to get on this rightaway,” McCormick said.

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

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre

Pool repairs coming soon

“We know that, ifwe’re going to startdigging up pool decksto fix leaky pipes, thenwe should be tyingthis together anddoing this project allin one.”Wendy McCormick

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Tona the support dogneeds help to keepdoing what he does.

by Martha PerkinsGlacier Media

A Maple Ridge veterinar-ian and a plethora of othergenerous donors mightgive a rambunctious, 90-pound golden Labrador/retriever cross named Tona– and subsequently hishuman companion – a newlease on life.

Dr. Michael Orser,owner of Alouette AnimalHospital, is prepared toperform surgery on Tona,who otherwise faces a life-time of crippling pain.

That surgery, however,comes with a hefty pricetagof $5,000, and even thoughOrser is offering to performthe procedure at a muchreduced rate, Tona’s two-legged friend Glenn Bakercan’t afford the rest.

That’s where friends andcomplete strangers havecome in. Through a crowd-funding initiative hosted byGlacier Media’s FundAiddivision, Tona and Bakerare already more than half-way to their $2,700 goal– which will pay for thesurgery as well as some ofTona’s needs during recov-ery. Baker is committed topaying a regular monthlyamount, as well.

Because Orser can’t per-form half asurgery, thecampaignis what’scalled “AllOr Nothing.”Donors pledge money butthat money does not comeout of their bank accountuntil the entire $2,700goal is reached. Then themoney will flow to theAlouette Animal Hospitalto pay for the surgery.

“I didn’t bear Tona buthe’s like my child,” saidBaker, whose eyes tear upevery time he contemplatesa future without his belov-ed companion. “When Igot him, I wasn’t expect-

ing the payoff would be sogreat.”

Five years ago,Vancouver’s DrugTreatment Court gaveBaker a second chance.Instead of going to jail, hecould opt into a programthat would help him breakfree of his addictions.

He’s been clean eversince, but the shadowsthat lurk behind his everythought – the shadows hetried to escape with drugsand alcohol – are still verymuch a presence in his life.

Enter Tona.“He pulls me out of

depressionmany times aday,” Bakersaid, sittingunder thetree in a park

near the supportive hous-ing complex where he livesin Jericho Beach. “Tona ishappy all of the time andthat happiness rubs off onme… I just look into hiseyes and see magic andlove and honesty.”

Tona literally pulls Bakerout of his dark places.“When I take him out fora walk, I’m not thinkingabout my past or all thethings I’ve lost.”

But now Tona needs

help.In early summer, the 16-

month-old dog tore a liga-ment in one of his legs.

Hundreds of dollarsof vet bills later, Bakerwas trying to help Tona’srecovery by restrictingTona’s playfulness andenforcing a strict diet.

It helped but then, inlate August, Tona tore theligament again – this timewith more serious conse-quences.

If nothing is done, Orsersaid “it’s debilitating.…The ligament is a crucialstructure in the knee.”

Orser examined Tonaafter each injury and nowrecommends orthopedicsurgery to rebuild the leg.

“Tona will be able towalk without pain,” the vetexplained.

With Tona helping Bakercope with depression,Baker is now pursuing hisnext goal: to get a part-time job to give purpose tohis days and provide for abetter life for himself andTona.

To contribute to Tona’scrowdfunding campaign,go to FundAid.ca andsearch for “Help Tona Livea Pain-Free Life.”

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Tona is more than a pet for Glenn Baker, who suffers from depression.Tona has torn a ligament in his knee and now needs surgery, which Bakercannot afford.

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This is the fourth installment ina series about problems plaguingdowntown Maple Ridge.by Christopher [email protected]

The clock starts ticking once anaddict makes a decision to get clean.

And that ticking can run out quick-ly for a mentally ill, homeless addict,which is why having all types ofsupport readily available is extremelyimportant, said Alouette AddictionServices executive director AnnikaPolegato.

“It’s a very small opportunity win-dow and we miss it sometimes,”Polegato said. “It’s a three-monthwait to see a methadone doctor.”

The road off the street and offdrugs can be confusing, as detox, 30-, 60- and 90-day treatment facilities,and first- and second-stage housinglexicons start getting thrown aroundloosely by professionals, – which canbe confusing to those needing helpand those unfamiliar with how it allworks.

“It’s a huge learning curve,”Polegato admitted. “There are somany ways to sobriety.”

The general first step for a home-less addict to get clean and off thestreet in Maple Ridge is coming tothat decision themselves – whichisn’t easy when one also suffers amental illness, as well.

Once the decision is made, addictscan visit Alouette Addictions, wherestaff will provide counselling andreferral services on the spot, Polegatoexplained.

However, a person needs to beclean before starting treatment, andsometimes round-the-clock medicalsupport is needed to detox.

It is currently a four- to five-daywait period to get into a detox facilityand they are located outside the com-munity – in Surrey and Abbotsford,she explained.

Once detox is completed, get-ting into a treatment centre is next.Locally, Maple Ridge TreatmentCentre has 60 beds, providing a 35-day, intensive residential treatmentprogram for men, aged 19 and older.

InnerVisions Recovery Society oper-ates Hannah House locally, whichhas 21 beds and offers a 60-day treat-ment program for women only. Overin Abbotsford, Peardonville House

has six beds and offers a 10-weekprogram for women, who can bringyoung children in with them.

“The odd time, they will have abed available in a few days, othertimes, it can be weeks,” Polegatosaid about treatment centres.

While these steps are difficult for arecovering addict, it’s actually easycompared to the step following treat-ment.

“Life hangs in the balance whenthey start second stage” she said.

“Getting sober is easy, stayingsober is the hard part.”

That next stage is transitioningback to society, where finding long-term housing and getting support isvital.

Quite often an addict has burnedbridges with families and friends andthose still around, may be addicts onthe street.

Second-stage housing is neededfor those who don’t have anywhereto turn to after treatment, and thosebeds are in desperate need.

Hannah House, for instance, pro-vides a limited number of such bedsto women and the Salvation Armyprovides about a dozen such beds formen and women for up to two years.But it’s a variation of what is consid-ered second-stage housing.

If no second-stage housing is avail-able and a recovering person doesnot have a place to go, it’s back onthe streets again, Polegato explained.

“You need an address to get wel-fare, to get a Care Card, to get a job,”she said. “There isn’t enough second-stage housing and people end uprelapsing.”

Consequently, she said, the situa-tion on the streets of downtownMaple Ridge will not likely get betteruntil Fraser Health provides moreneeded resources – across the board– for drug detox, treatment, andrecovery.

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Alouette Addictions Services executive director Annika Polegato stood by the welcome sign near theentrance of the resource centre at #201-22477 Lougheed Hwy.

Drugs

Being awareUse of crystal meth is down

but fentanyl is quickly takingits place as the drug of choiceamongst addicts on the localstreet, say local RCMP.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate,commonly prescribed as a pain-killer. It can be absorbed throughskin and a small amount of thedrug in its pure form is deadly.

The most popular and readilyavailable “drug” is alcohol, fol-lowed by marijuana, said AnnikaPolegato, executive director ofAlouette Addictions Services.

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I sometimes find myself abit confused about what we’resupposed to remember onRemembrance Day.

Personally, I like to reflect onthe number of people whose liveswere destroyed by war.

I think of the senseless waste ofdead young men lying on battle-fields, dreams never realized,families that never were, childrendeprived of parents, mothersleft to mourn sons, wives andsweethearts thrust into uncertainfutures of tears born of memories of dreams offamilies that never happened.

Sometimes my mind wanders further, intofields of inventions that were never invented,great novels that were never written, heroic actsthat could have saved lives in civil disastersinstead of being used up on a battlefield, fight-ing enemy soldiers with unfulfilled dreams offamilies and unrealized great accomplishments oftheir own.

I ponder the reality that some wars are neces-sary… or rather, that some wars become neces-sary.

But all wars are mistakes.They always come from errors in leadership.The errors can arise from arrogance born of

religion or political stupidity. The errors are oftenbuilt on a foundation of greed.

But they are always a failure of diplomacy, ofcommunication, of understanding, or simply ofdecency.

And it’s those (usually) young men whosebodies litter the battlefields who are caught inthe middle.

I was taught when I was little that, every yearwhen Remembrance Day rolls around, I shouldthink of the peace that was fought for.

My country and I have lived in peace for mostof my life so far – indeed, I can say for mostof my life, without the “so far,” because I amunlikely to live long enough for the years of war,

even if they continue to the endof my days, to outnumber thepeace.

These are the things that Ithink about as I listen to thesounding of the Last Post atRemembrance Day ceremoniesevery year.

And every year, my thoughtsare punctuated by an uncontrol-lable gasp as the Sergeant atArms concludes the roll call with,“They do not answer, Sir!”

I can get teary just thinkingabout that, even as I write the sentence.

But I find it significant, nevertheless, that Inoticed an obvious decline in attendance atRemembrance Day ceremonies over the years…until Canada became involved in the first PersianGulf War. Attendance at cenotaphs suddenlyperked up. Suddenly, people seemed eager toremember again.

That’s sad.It’s sad not because more people are going

out to honour those who risk everything to pro-tect our way of life, or who sacrifice the secur-ity of their personal home and hearth to standin harm’s way on behalf of people around theworld who need Canada’s help.

It’s sad because forgetfulness appears to be asymptom of peace. And forgetting how our peacewas won inevitably leads back to the joltingreminder of war.

I know that our leaders faithfully attendRemembrance Day services, and that theyalways have, even in times of peace.

But to me, their motives are suspect.Forgive me my cynicism, but I believe they feel

it’s a price they have to pay for their politicalcareers.

I have no doubt that they are there to honourthe sacrifices and the fallen.

But I doubt they are there to remember.Otherwise, they’d work harder to keep it all

from happening again. And again. And again.

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Odd Thoughtsby Bob Groeneveld

Memories maintain the peace

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Several – I keep losing them.

Not yet, but I will.

Wouldn’t have to if the government did its job.

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Dear Editor,Remembrance Day always

brings to mind the sacrificesso many young men madefor their countries.

Last year, my daugh-ters Kaitlyn and KristiGaler made the effort,while travelling throughEurope, to visit the smallvillage of Villanova inthe northeast of Italy.

A small Canadian cem-etery is there, where theirgreat uncle George Davisis buried. He was 21 yearsold when he was killed,and four months later, hisbrother Doug was killed.

Doug was 20 years old.He is buried in Nijmegan,Netherlands.

I had first made the tripin 1996 to visit both gravesites, and told the girlsbefore they went there what

an emotionalexperience itwould be… andit was.

The boys wereborn and raisedin Port Coquitlamand there is a

small park dedicated tothem, visited regularly byfamily and many schoolchildren.

I’m sure the experiencemy daughters had willcarry through to their ownfamilies, and hopefully willnever be forgotten.

Bob Galer, Pitt Meadows

Remembrance Day

Still remembered

Kaitlyn Galer (above) and her oldersister Kristi are not much olderthan their great uncles Georgeand Doug Davison when theywere killed in battle during theSecond World War. The girls visitedGeorge’s grave last year.

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Dear Editor,I heard from Melanie today.Mel was my fiance when we were six.

We lived in Germany back then. Our fathersworked together in the anti-war game. Theywore neat uniforms with perfect creases andblue berets with big U.N. buttons and theyfought to keep the peace.

We left Germany at different timesbecause I was Canadian and she wasAmerican and our countries each had theirown idea how long it took to make peace.

We stayed in touch, though, and we grewup. Our fathers worked together at differ-ent ends of the same countries while othercountries fought over the changing land-scapes in between.

They eventually got too old for soldieringand retired, and we discovered a differentkind of peace – a peace where families ateat the same table all the time and daddiescame home from work every night, and we

got used to just being over here while thewars raged over there.

And then… our brothers came of age andjoined the men with the neat uniforms andblue berets heading over there.

My brother joined the navy and went to“The Gulf” and we worried about him a lotbut he came home soon enough with bigtales and souvenirs, and he found himselfa wife and a new job and settled down in alittle town just across the river.

Mel’s brother joined the navy and wentto Afghanistan. His plane was hit before itlanded and he never came home to find awife and get a job and tell big tales.

Mel calls every year on that day, and Ijoke about being six again when everythingwas right and we were engaged.

But Mel never got married… to anyone.She doesn’t want to make boys to go off

and make peace.P. Charles Ransom, Maple Ridge

Remembrance Day

Making peace dangerous business

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Election 2014

Signed off!Dear Editor,

Twenty-five signs ina row, row after row[Candidates mixing it up,Oct. 30, TIMES] does notinspire confidence, justgreed!

Stick your signs in yourown yard, and leave the fewgreen spaces to commuters.

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age you have given candi-dates for the next election[Maple Ridge voters guide,Nov. 6, TIMES]. There areso many people to choosefrom.

The people of MapleRidge need to think ofthe past ten years, withno progress in shoppingchoices, expensive bikelanes that are seldom used,costly hospital parking, anda drug and alcohol problem

in the downtown core thatgets worse by the year.

Think about it and get outand vote. You can vote foronly one person if you wish,you do not have to vote forsix councillors, and you donot have to vote for a mayorif there is no one you like.

The Times has lots ofinformation, so you can seefor yourself what the candi-dates are promising.

Just Vote.Joan Carr, Maple Ridge

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• Maple Ridge mayoralty hopeful Mike Mordentook off the gloves and lashed out verbally athis opponents during a recent election forum atThe Caring Place. The story is in today’s paper,but garnered reader reactions as soon as it ran online:

“The thing that really hit me was that homelessness is notunder civic responsibility and we are not on the province’sradar. We need to be the squeaky wheel to our provincialcandidates.” – Riley Haslinger

“You also need council members to stand behind your mayorand vote, not like what Mike has done in the last four years.The mayor can only do so much, not that I’m saying a changemight be needed. Build more Alouette Addictions, it’s thebest place here to help people.” – Kimberly Plumridge

“Maple Ridge needs change in so many ways…”– Jay Campbell

“Love Ernie’s comment at the end there. You can totally makegreat decisions in kind-hearted way! Being a mayor does notjust consist of “getting things done”, it’s also about buildingrelationships and community!” – Nina Robinson

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Councillor-and-mayor-hopeful attacksMayor Ernie Daykin’s record andquestions other opponents at CaringPlace forum last week.by Christopher [email protected]

Maple Ridge mayoral candidate MikeMorden took his gloves off as he attackedhis opponents at a forum last week,blaming the current mayor for being idleon social problems and calling out otherson their lack of experience.

“I was very surprised by Mike Morden’sopening comments,” local residentAndrew Anderson said after the forum.

“Maybe Mike was expecting a differentformat, maybe he expected it would leadto some heated debate,” Anderson added.

About 125 people attended the forum atthe Salvation Army Caring Place early lastweek, as incumbent Mayor Ernie Daykin,Councillor Morden, and hopefuls GaryCleave, Graham Mowatt, and Nicole Readexplained how they would deal with thelingering problems of homelessness, pov-erty, and addictions in the community.

Morden spoke first and laid his punchesduring his introduction.

“Under Ernie’s watch, poverty, crimeand homelessness, up until 2013, hasgone up,” Morden said.

“Four more years of Ernie means fourmore years of the same: rising crime, ris-ing homelessness, rising poverty.”

He also criticized the others.“Gary, Nicole and Graham have no

experience in municipal politics,” Morden

said. “And it shows in the promises theymake.”

While the other candidates were visiblysurprised by the attack, none retaliated inthe same spirit.

Later into the forum, Daykin defendedhis record.

“The homeless count is down from 112last year to 84,” Daykin said, adding that“$130 million has been invested in down-town.”

The forum started off with four ques-tions posed by the moderator with onlya couple of candidates given time toanswer. The session then progressedto questions from the audience, withanswers limited to only two and then oneof the candidates.

To deal with the homelessness anddrug addiction problems in downtownMaple Ridge, Mowatt said as mayor, hewould help the Salvation Army CaringPlace relocate from its current location.

“I envision a new location for theCaring Place,” Mowatt said. “On farmlandor an acreage where they can grow vege-tables and not have distractions.”

Read said dealing with homelessnessand addiction problems is a priority andshe detailed her experience workingon projects in Vancouver’s DowntownEast Side, and how she’s met personallywith service providers, such as AlouetteAddictions, and homeless addicts in thecommunity.

At the end of the forum, Cleaves andRead agreed Daykin has an “enormousheart” and has “done a fine job,” but thatit was time for someone with a “harderedge” to take over, but Daykin doesn’tsee his nice guy approach as negative.

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Bob Featherson was all smiles when entertainer Linda Jones sat down in hislap during her annual veteran tribute concert on Nov. 2 at the Royal Canadian

Legion, Branch 88. She offers these local music and comedy shows in MapleRidge every November, a week or so before Remembrance Day. Jones is a

Maple Ridge resident, and performs about 20 such shows a year, singing allthe oldies for her veteran friends.

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It’s a day of fun that brings with it some tremendous rewards for

this community. We’re talking about the Haney Building Supplies’

28th annual charity golf tournament held this summer. Well, it paid

big dividends. Haney Builders’ Tom Stinson (left) and (holding the

cheque) Carrie Nygaard-Petersen, Bev Olaybal, and Karl Peters, were

recently able to present a $10,000-donation to Laura Butler of the

Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation from the one-day golf event.

Golden Ears Gogos, celebrating its third year of

local grandmothers supporting grandmothers in

Africa, is holding its next meeting on Wednesday,

Nov. 12 in the Alouette Room of the Maple Ridge

Library, starting at 6:30 p.m. This group sells crafts

each year at the GETI Fest, and is now gearing up

for a fundraising dinner on Nov. 25. See more at

www.mrtimes.com, search “gogos.”

Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

Members of the Maple Ridge Garden Club really pulled it off, raisingmore than $6,500 from their Country Garden Tour held back in June.members (left) Arlene Mator, Margaret Spratt, and Gayle Lyonspresented the money to fellow member Daryl Stone, past-presidentof the Lower Mainland Chapter of Sunshine - Dreams for Kids. Themoney goes directly to a dream for children in our area.

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including Leland and Jevon Macpherson of Maple Ridge (above), two-

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A judge denied Franz Prokop’s claimthat his ex-common-law wife’s sonstole a $3.6 million winning ticket.by Keith FraserSpecial to The TIMES

A former Maple Ridge council-lor has lost a lawsuit claimingthat the son of his former com-mon-law wife had stolen a win-ning $3.6 million 6/49 lotteryticket from him.

Franz Prokop claimed he pur-chased the ticket on Aug. 15,2007 while he was living withAngelika Dushop, the mother ofPeter Dushop.

The realtor claimed that Peter Dushophad access to the residence and had takenthe ticket from his desk and waited a yearbefore claiming the winnings.

In his defence, Peter Dushop, a PortMoody realtor, denied the allegations andclaimed that he bought the ticket.

In a ruling released last Wednesday,B.C. Supreme Court Justice RobertCrawford concluded that Peter Dushophad picked the winning numbers, hismom had bought the ticket with her Visaand Prokop had paid the Visa bill.

But the judge said that he did not accepta “great deal” of the evidence put forwardby the defence.

“I was not impressed with the semanticdance over the purchase of the lotteryticket,” Crawford said in his reasons.

The judge noted that when PeterDushop claimed the winnings nearly ayear later, he told lottery officials that hehad bought the ticket, when in fact his

mother had done so.By July 2008, it was likely that Dushop

and his mom were well aware that shehad purchased the ticket with her creditcard and that Prokop had paid the credit

card bill, said the judge.Crawford said he found the

evidence “less satisfactory”as to whether Peter Dushopever paid his mother for theticket and had questions aboutthe evidence surrounding thevalidation of the ticket on Aug.28, 2007.

The ticket was put away ina safety deposit box becauseAngelika Dushop was concernedthat Prokop would want a shareof the ticket if he found out thatshe had purchased the ticket

and that he had paid the credit card bill,said the judge.

Prokop alleged that Peter Dushophad stolen the ticket and the allega-tion required him to prove that he wasthe proper owner of the ticket and thatDushop had taken it, said Crawford.

“The plaintiff has failed to establish bothof these facts and accordingly the plain-tiff’s claim must fail,” said the judge.

“No evidence was led to show that PeterDushop stole a lottery ticket owned by Mr.Prokop. Ms. Dushop’s unchallenged evi-dence is that she disavowed any interestin the ticket, so I am obliged to concludethat Peter Dushop is the ostensible ownerof the ticket.”

Prokop was in the news last year whenhe was shot by an unknown assailant.Police described the suspect as an Indo-Canadian man in his mid 50s, with a fullbeard, a turban and a round face.

– Keith Fraser is a reporter with the Vancouver Province

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Smart growth and development, aswell as local job creation, are amongissues that three mayor hopefuls saythey would like to address, if theyare elected on Nov. 15.

by Eric [email protected]

The ability to safely and efficientlyget around – and easily getthrough – Pitt Meadows, is a toppriority for the three candidates

vying for the mayor’s chair on Saturday,Nov. 15.

Michael Hayes, John Becker and GaryPaller all pointed to the need for moreefficient traffic flow as a key issue facingthe City.

“The movement of our residents, goodsand services, and emergency services areunacceptably hindered, and the situationis getting worse,” Becker told the TIMES.

“Council needs to make Pitt Meadowstransportation a priority,” he added.

Becker also noted speeding and pedes-trian safety is a concern in a lot of neigh-bourhoods as well.

He suggested that a combination of“education and enforcement” would bekey to alleviating the issue.

Hayes said he would “aggressivelylobby” all levels of government forimprovements to the Lougheed Corridor,as well an alternate route over the CP railline.

Working to bring a rapid bus line thatwould connect residents to the EvergreenLine SkyTrain is a key part of neededtransportation planning, Hayes added.

“We need to look at and cost out theoptions,” Becker explained.

Paller said part of his transportationplan is to approach the government at theprovincial and federal level for funding,“because we’re broke and in debt.”

Becker echoed the importance of gettingupper-level governmentinvolved.

“We need to understandthat the kind of projectwe need cannot happenwithout partnerships withthe provincial and federalgovernment,” he said.

Paying off the debt wasanother talking point forPaller and Becker.

“We need to shelfunnecessary projects untilthe debt is paid,” saidPaller.

“My past work experi-ence has involved… budgeting; comingin on time and on budget,” he added.“I think this is the way City hall shouldwork.”

During 2015, the community need todetermine its financial priorities and focuson core expenditures, Becker insisted.

“We need to decide the issues of howand when we borrow, plan to pay offdebt, and put money away to repair andreplace infrastructure,” he added.

The delivery of top-qual-ity services with “the leastfinancial impact to ourtaxpayers,” and protectionof infrastructure is whatHayes said he would liketo deliver, if elected.

Hayes and Paller agreethat smart growth andsustainable development iskey to keeping the currentcharacter of Pitt Meadows,while planning for thecommunity’s future.

The pair also appreciatethe important role both

farming and development play and willplay in the future of Pitt Meadows.

“We need to offer incentives for busi-nesses to come to Pitt Meadows and hirelocal people,” said Paller, who noted thelack of commercial industry is an issue inthe City.

But Paller also said the need to bringindustry to the community should notoutweigh or trump a major part of whatmakes Pitt Meadows what it is, andshouldn’t be the sole focus of develop-ment.

“At the same time [we need to] protectour existing farming community,” Pallersaid.

“We also need to bring in more mom-and-pop operations, and look at hiringlocally.”

If that means bringing in training pro-grams for local workers, then that shouldbe looked at, as well, said the mayoralhopeful.

“We really need to get our industrialgoing,” Paller stressed.

“To do that, we need some form of taxbreak, some form of forgiveness for hiringlocal and getting traffic off the road.”

Protecting the farming communitymeans limiting future expansion, saidHayes.

“It’s important to protect and pre-serve the exceptional quality of life thatwe have here in Pitt Meadows,” Hayes

explained, and added he would committo maintaining the feeling of safety andsecurity Pitt Meadows residents enjoy.

“I believe in smart growth and develop-ment that will contribute to a prosperousfuture by maintaining our compact urbanenvironment.”

Hayes said achieving this goal whilebalancing financial, environmental, andsocial sustainability is an important partof his platform.

Transparency at City hall, or the per-ceived lack thereof, was another issuethat Becker would like to address, ifelected.

“We need to inform and empower ourresidents and include them in decisionsthat affect their daily lives,” he said.“We need to learn how to disagree andembrace diversity of opinion as the bestdecision-making process.”

Becker added that part of his plan,should he be elected mayor, is to forma citizen’s committee on open govern-ment to come up with recommendationsto council on how to work better withresidents.

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Transportation woes emerge in mayoral race


Mayoralty candidates John Becker, Gary Paller, and Michael Hayes are all vying for the top job at Pitt Meadows City Hall. With the election less than a week away, all threesay that working to solve transportation issues in the City will be a key focus of their efforts should they be elected.

Stay tuned…In addition to today’sVoters Guide, check out the20 Questions and expandedanswers on page A3 ofthis print edition. Plus,there’s more online at www.mrtimes.com, click “PleaseVote” aimed at helpingvoters make educateddecisions come Nov. 15.

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VOTERS GUIDEPitt MeadowsPitt Meadows

9 years experience on City Council and ready to work for you!Vote for John for Mayor of Pitt Meadows

on Saturday, November 15, 2014

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elect JohnBECKERfor MAYOR

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John BeckerLawyer, mediator, facilitiator and former councillor, 59

I am married with two grown children.I have lived in the area for 35 years.

I was on Pitt Meadows City council 2002 to 2011.This included responsibilities on committees at the Metro

Vancouver level.Prior to being elected, I sat on the Pitt Meadows economic

advisory committee and agricultural advisory committee.My City hall experience extends over a decade.I know – and have worked with – all of the sitting

councillors and almost all of the senior staff. I will have a very short learningcurve taking on the job of mayor.

I have good working relationships with senior governments and TransLinkofficials that go back many years.

I also have more than 35 years of volunteerism in Pitt Meadows andMaple Ridge. I have been awarded the Queen’s Jubilee medal for communityvolunteerism and was awarded businessperson of the year for Pitt Meadows andMaple Ridge in 2012.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/johnbeckermayorTwitter: @JohnBeckerMayorWebsite: www.johnbecker.ca

Phone: 604-562-5200

Three familiar Pitt faces vying for mayor’s positionMichael HayesRetired software analyst/construction, 57

As a long-time resident of Pitt Meadows and active community volunteer,I have built valuable relationships throughout the City and am regarded as a

dependable and trustworthy leader.I am a dedicated father to my three grown children

and have more than 30 years management experience inplanning and development.

As a retired business professional, I would be committedto the full-time effort that is required as mayor to protect ourvalues and heritage, while strategically shaping our future.

I have the strength, knowledge, and leadership to makethe tough decisions necessary to accommodate growth while providing atransparent and all-encompassing local government.

I have been actively participating as a community leader for more than 20years and always place the best interests of Pitt Meadows first.

I look forward to being the next mayor of Pitt Meadows.Facebook: facebook.com/MHayesMayor

Twitter: @voteMHayesWebsite: www.mhayes.ca

Phone: 604-880-5278Email: [email protected]

Gary PallerRetired firefighter and special effects technician, 64

Retired after 30 years in the movie industry, Gary Paller is ready to be a full-time mayor.

Married in Calgary in 1971, Gary and his wife Debbiemoved to Vancouver, where in the mid-1970s he joined theDistrict of North Vancouver fire department. After 10 years asa professional firefighter, he used his experience to launch acareer in special effects.

He spent more than three decades as a special effectsengineer in the television and motion picture industry,quickly becoming an industry leader, providing special effectswizardry on hundreds of feature films and multi-million dollar

projects.The company operated in the black since inception. Gary retired in 2010; his

last assignment was the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 Olympics.The couple has lived in Pitt Meadows for 16 years.Their son Rob and daughter Amanda are carrying on the family tradition,

working in the special effects industry that Gary helped to create in HollywoodNorth.

Website: garypallerformayor.comPhone: 604-644-6080

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Marcela BoggioAdministration, 43

I’m a graduated hotel administrator and designer. Iworked as a manager for many years. I have two sonsNicky (15) and Ale (7), and they are my reason for takingthis challenge.

I was an international competitiveswimmer. This gave me the senseof achievement, commitment, anddiscipline that rules my life.

I’ve been an active volunteer for mykid’s schools and for the Boys and GirlsClub of Burnaby.

I have met with current trusteesSarah Nelson and Eleanor Palis to learn more about oursystem.

But there is not much I can do without being part of theschool board. With my values, my motivation as a mother,my experience on administration, and my discipline as anathlete I know I will create a positive impact on the schoolboard.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Marcela-Boggio-for-Maple-Ridge-Pitt-Meadows-School-

Trustee/1539884219576525Website: www.marcelaboggio.ca

Phone: 778-828-8926

School board

Mothers step up to help mould direction of local educationKorleen CarrerasAdmin, 40

Korleen, her husband, and two children moved to PittMeadows more than six years ago and quickly becameinvolved in the warm and welcoming community.

Korleen has always embracedleadership and forging communityconnections. In her early 20s she starteda successful dance school business inPort Moody. She oversaw 25 staffmembers and contributed to the artseducation of 450 children each year.

She has continued to stay active inthe arts community as the president ofthe Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council, as well asa member of the Pitt Meadows centennial committee.

Her most powerful motivation for running for schoolboard are her two school-aged sons, Mateo (13) and Emilio(nine).

Korleen has spent many hours talking to parents inPitt Meadows about the education system. Like manypeople she believes Pitt Meadows needs a more open andaccountable school board that stands up for our children’seducation.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Korleen-Carreras-for-Maple-Ridge-Pitt-Meadows-School-

Board/530203497125775Twitter: @korleencarreras

Website: www.korleencarreras.caPhone: 604-351-9586

Allie TaylorHomemaker, 43

Hello! My name is Allie Taylor. I am a mother of twoschool-aged children.

I moved to Pitt Meadows in 2002. I fell in love with thisdynamic community immediately uponmy arrival, and I have always felt thesense of intimacy and small town pridethat Pitt Meadows represents.

Through my children, I became veryinvolved in various community sportsgroups, taking on leadership rolessuch as special events coordinator andtreasurer. Although I am passionateabout recreational activities, I am also passionate abouteducation.

Education should be our number one priority.I am running for school trustee because I believe that

our kids are our future, and they should be given everyopportunity to succeed.

I believe I can be the voice of the parents, teachers, andstudents. I am a stay-at-home mom and I know I can give100 per cent of my dedication.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/alejandra.m.taylorPhone: 604-460-988

Eleanor PalisSenior financial service representative andcurrent school trustee, 50

I’ve enjoyed living in Pitt Meadows since 1987.I’ve raised my four children, volunteered extensively,

and am employed here in this wonderfulcommunity.

I’m an independent, incumbentcandidate dedicated to our youth: sixyears (five elected vice chair) on theboard of education have deepened myinsight into education, its challengesin this province, and further enhancedmy skills in solid decision-making basedon data, stakeholder input, and best practice to benefitstudents and district as a whole.

Many previous years in various committee structuresprovide a comprehension of governance critical to this role.

I am proud to be part of a board(s) that supportsthe environmental school, inquiry-based learning, tradesprograms, and partnerships – to name a few.

I wish to continue our work with strategic and facilitiesreview to meet evolving needs in our communities. I’verecently championed youth financial literacy programs tostudents in our schools.

LinkedIn: Eleanor PalisPhone: 604-897-9714

Each candidate was also invited to offer expanded answers online to any or all of the 20 questions presented on page A3 of today’s edition. Find them at www.mrtimes.com, search “please vote”

New and familiar faces join race for six Pitt Meadows council positionsBruce Bell

Director for ministry health workerregistry and current councillor, 60Bruce Bell is seeking his third term on Pitt

Meadows City council and he believes thattaxes and transportation should be the primaryfocus for council in the next term.

Bruce currently worksas the director of the BCCare Aide and CommunityHealth Worker Registry.Under the Ministry ofHealth, this registry is thefirst of its kind in Canadaas it registers health careassistants who provide personal care forvulnerable patients, residents, and clients.

Under Bruce’s direction the registry alsomonitors the educational institutions in theprovince who train health care assistants toensure that they are providing health careassistant training to the provincial curriculumstandard.

Bruce and his wife Judy have lived inPitt Meadows for 34 years, have raisedtwo children in Pitt Meadows and are proudgrandparents of three grandchildren, two ofwhich live in Pitt Meadows.

Website: www.electbrucebell.comPhone: 604-465-8609

Bill DingwallHuman resource consultant and

retired peace officer, 58Bill grew up in Saskatoon, and 37 years ago

married Erna – his high-school sweetheart.They have two children, Jackie and Riley and four

grandchildren aged 2.5 to 10.For 25 years, Bill and his extended family have

been “proud” residents of Pitt Meadows (1984-’88and ’94-present).

Bill has a bachelor’s degree (SFU), law degree,and a certified human resource professionalcertification.

He has enjoyed extensive careers in the publicservice (RCMP 35 years and the last nine at theexecutive level, achieving therank of chief superintendent)and 2.5 years with B.C. sheriffsas a superintendent.

He was a constable in RidgeMeadows (mid ’80s) andreturned as chief (1998-2002).

Volunteer activities includeCops for Cancer, co-chair of lawenforcement torch run for Special Olympics supportingthose with intellectual disabilities, mission reliefrenovation work in Alabama, Walk for CrossroadsHospice Society, referee-in-chief for Ridge MeadowsHockey, Rotary, coached hockey, and fastball.

Hobbies include “the kids/grandkids,” gardening,camping, golf, carpentry, and restoring a 1970Challenger, originally owned in high school.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.dingwall.77

Twitter: @billdingwall • Website:billdingwall.caLinkedIn: Bill Dingwall

Email: [email protected]

Janis ElkertonCommercial building owner/manager

and current councillor, 58Janis is university

educated in nursing,management, andcommunity development atUBC/BCIT.

Her commitment to localgovernment has earned heraccolades for communityservice.

Janis has served on numerous municipal,regional, and provincial organizations.

She has been elected by her colleagues toexecutive positions on the Lower MainlandMunicipal Association, the Municipal InsuranceAssociation of BC, the LMMA Regional CrimePrevention and Drug Strategy SteeringCommittee, the Union of BC Municipalities andMetro Vancouver Labor Relations Committee.

Janis has also been the recipient ofdedicated service and leadership awards fromthe Pitt Meadows fire department, MIABC, andLMMA.

Janis is passionate about Pitt Meadows andpolitics.

She is committed to public involvementin decision making and building a completecommunity, focusing on attracting businessopportunities that provide “family sustaining”jobs so citizens can live, work, and play inour City.

Website: www.janiselkerton.caPhone: 604-465-5541

Scott MagriRail car inspector and mechanic, 46Born in Vancouver, my family moved to

Field and Revelstoke before moving to PittMeadows, at six years old, in 1974.

I went to Pitt Meadows Elementary and hadthe best Grade 3 teacher; with her patience,she gave me a good start at my school work.

I wore glasses at the time, whichencouraged bullying. My special place to getaway was to sit under the Cottonwood trees atthe Katzie Slough and fish.

It seems ironic now; that this connectionwith the slough is still in my heart.

After high school, I went to work at CP Railand have been there for 28 years.

I am proud to have a 13-year-old daughter.It’s my turn now to give back to the

community, so two yearsago I started the KatzieSlough Restoration Project(www.ksrp.ca), of which Iam very proud.Facebook: www.facebook.com/scottMagriForCouncil

Website: KSRP.ca604-460-4695

Tracy MiyashitaProject manager for Division of FamilyPractice and current councillor, 45Tracy grew up in a farming town in

Manitoba and moved to BC. for university (andwarmer climate), where she earned a bachelorof general studies and a bachelor of leadershipand management.

She has worked fornon-profit, municipal andprovincial government,First Nations, and smallbusiness.

She has always beeninvolved in the communityand has volunteered for Pitt MeadowsDay, Canada Day, and currently sits on thecommunity council for the Caring Place.

Tracy has also taught Red Cross first aid andCPR for the past 27 years.

Tracy values active living and has completedeight marathons, enjoys fishing, canning,spending time with family, and watching NFL.

She is most proud of her 12-year-old sonSimon, who attends Pitt Meadows Elementary.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracyMiyashitaforPittMeadows

Twitter: @tracymiyashitaWebsite: tracymiyashita.caLinkedIn: Tracy MiyashitaPhone: 604-537-4507

Email: [email protected]

Dave MurrayParks service worker

and current councillor, 57I have served on Pitt Meadows City council

for three years, where I have been a strongvoice for working people, youth, seniors,

farmers, small business,and marginalized people inour community.

I believe in fair taxeswithout cutting jobs orservices.

I served on the executiveof both Pitt Meadows

soccer and Ridge Meadows minor baseball. Iwas also a high school and college basketballcoach for 30 years – a lot of that in our ownbackyard helping coach both Pitt Meadows andMaple Ridge mini-hoop programs.

I owned a local business in the area from1989 to 1997 –Tiger Sports Collectibles.

I am the editor of the online newspapercalled Pitt Meadows Today.

I have two adult children Ryan, 26, andShannon-Lee, 24, who were born and raised inPitt Meadows.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Re-elect-David-Murray-for-Pitt-Meadows-

City-Council-in-2014/566372973453152Twitter: @DaveMurray4Pitt

Phone: 604-442-6534

Gwen O’ConnellSeniors facility marketing manager

and current councillor, 60I have lived in Pitt Meadows with my husband

Paul for 38 years.We had two children. Our son and his wife live

in Parkville with their three children. Our daughter(and her husband) had two children before shepassed away in 2002.

I work at The Wesbrooke, the seniorsresidence in Pitt Meadows.

In 2013, I organized the largest single fooddrive for Pitt Meadows Friends in Need FoodBank. I’m a current board member of the RidgeMeadows Hospice Society,and member of the PittMeadows Foundation.

I have served on the parkand Leisure commission for15 years.

I am so proud to havebeen part of Pitt Meadowsfor all these years, fromvolunteering in the Harris Road Park, sellinghotdogs, to standing tall at the cenotaph forRemembrance Day. I love the people and the Cityof Pitt Meadows.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Re-Elect-Gwen-

OConnell/725650907524825Website: www.gwenforpittmeadows.com

Phone: 604-465-5607

Andrena RaymondGardener, 50

I’ve lived in PittMeadows for 38 years.

I raised three girls,Ashley, Alley, and Ariel.

I did a lot of volunteeringwith my dad, who was aKnights of Columbus. Hewas my inspiration.

While working full time, I got my diplomain gardening.

I simply want to make Pitt Meadows alivable place for our future children.

Email: [email protected]: andrenaraymond.com

Phone: 604-868-5637

Mike StarkRetired regional communicationmanager/executive director, 66

My wife, Laura, our son Michael, and Imoved to Pitt Meadows in 1985.

We chose this community for the quality oflife it had to offer our family.

I have always been active in our communityie: coaching, steering/advisory committees,associations, volunteering, and attending thevast majority of council/budget meetings for thepast six years.

As president of SPMRA,I collaborated with all threelevels of government andTransLink, successfullynegotiating a partialsolution for the traffic-related noise issues inthe Wildwood area, which culminated in theconstruction of a new $817,000 sound wall.

I also worked tirelessly with the Cityand local residents to resolve the drainageissues in the area. In my spare-time, I spendmany hours with my five grandsons, hiking,gardening, and teaching them the value of ournatural environment, not just for them but forall future generations.

Website: www.mikestark.caEmail: [email protected]

Phone: 604-465-4518

Andrew ThompsonFoster parent with background inretail management and sales, 51

Andrew is a long-time resident of Pitt Meadowshaving lived and raised childrenhere for the last 17 ½ years.Along with his wife Sheryl,Andrew is a foster parent whohas fostered for 22 years.

Andrew’s background is inretail management and sales,having worked several yearsthroughout Canada before settling in Pitt Meadows.

Andrew and his wife are both active volunteers withAndrew volunteering as a scout leader, a director withthe Pitt Meadows Community Foundation, as an activetransportation advisory committee member, a foodbank volunteer, and as a Pitt Meadows Centennialsponsor – amongst others.

Andrew believes in fiscal responsibility, responsibletaxation, responsible growth, improved transportationand in being a leader who is not afraid to listen topeople and stand up for what he feels is right.

Andrew is running as an independent candidate andnot as part of a political slate.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Andrew-Thompson-For-Pitt-Meadows-

Council/1430549150546138Twitter: @andrew4council

Website: www.andrewthompsonforcouncil.comEmail: [email protected]

Phone: 604-970-4004

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Advanceturnoutstrongby Eric Zimmer andChristopher [email protected]

Voter turnout atthe advance pollsin Pitt Meadows

increased almost athird, compared to the2011 municipal elec-tion.

A total of 776 voterstook advantage of theadvance polling – whichconcluded in PittMeadows Sunday. Thatcompares to 486 in 2011who voted in advance.

This year also sawthe number of advancepolling dates doublefrom two to four, some-thing chief electionofficer Kelly Kenneysaid helped increase thevotes cast.

“It definitely helped,”she insisted.

“After the last elec-tion, (where only 3,684electors, or 29.8 percent of the eligible12,371 cast ballots,)council looked at initia-tives that could helpincrease voter turnout,”Kenney explained.

It was decided addingmore dates and a newlocation – the SouthBonson CommunityCentre – could help.

It seemed to pay off.The total number

of eligible voters inPitt Meadows has alsoincreased from 12,371to 12,557.

Voter turnout inMaple Ridge more thandoubled this year, com-pared to the last elec-tion.

A total of 1,492 peoplecasted ballots during thethree advance pollingdays held at six differ-ent locations.

In 2011 only 624people voted early, butthere was only twoadvance polling daysand one location.

While these numberslook positive, MapleRidge chief electionofficer Ceri Marlo saidit can’t be assumed thiswill translate to a largerturnout on Nov. 15.

“It’s really hard to tellif it means anything,”Marlo said. “It can bepeople who normallyvote on Nov. 15, cameout early.

Each and every candidaterunning for office in PittMeadows attended a chamber-of-commerce hosted all-candidates meeting last week.by Eric [email protected]

Smart economic develop-ment, transportation,and taxes were a com-mon theme amongst Pitt

Meadows mayoral and councilcandidates during an all-candi-dates meeting at the Pitt MeadowsHeritage Hall Thursday night.

The meeting, hosted by theChamber of Commerce ServingMaple Ridge and Pitt Meadows,began with all the council hopefulsbeing asked about their prioritiesfor the City.

“We need to focus on economicdevelopment and creating jobs,”said Tracy Miyashita.

David Murray said “getting a lidon taxes” and bringing “family-sustaining” jobs to the communityremains of upmost importance.

‘We have got to improve on thenegativity that continues in theCity,” said Gwen O’Connell. “Thenegative remarks and disrespecton council have got to stop. Wealso need to get volunteers backworking in our community.”

Getting control of the “tax issue”along with getting members ofcouncil working together for the“betterment of the people of thiscommunity” is a focus for mayoralhopeful Gary Paller.

“It’s about business growth,”said Andrena Raymond. “I wouldlike to get started on the north sideof Lougheed.”

Working together on council isat the forefront of Mike Stark’smind, and fostering teamwork isalso key for the two other mayoralhopefuls Michael Hayes and John

Becker.“We need an exercise in team-

building,” said Becker. “Continuednegativity and personal attacks areunproductive.”

Team-building, smart growth,development, and transporta-tion would be key focus areas forHayes.

“We need to take advantageof our employment lands,” saidAndrew Thompson.

The “four T’s” are the mainfocus for Bruce Bell: “Taxes, trans-portation, transparency, and team-work.”

“We need to focus on economicdevelopment and focus on indus-trial growth in South Bonson todiversify our tax base,” said JanisElkerton.

“I’m tired of high rollers, rollinginto town and building on farm-land because that’s all that’s left,”said Scott Magri. “If you can’trun this town with the tax moneyalready coming in, there’s a ser-ious problem.”

The three mayoralty hopefulswere asked about transportationand transit funding – specificallyon whether they supported roadtolling or a carbon tax.

“I spoke to a TransLink repre-sentative recently, who left mewith two talking points,” saidBecker.

“Carbon tax hits everybody andspreads the pain over more indi-viduals; the road tolling providesmore direct tax on the people tak-ing advantage of regional transpor-tation improvements, so it’s reallya balance,” Becker added.

Hayes said he essentially sup-ported both, but within reason,and with conditions.

“A carbon tax yes, but only ifit’s used for all transportationnetworks: road, boat, pedestrian,and cycling. Tolling, yes. Butsomething like a small toll on allbridges would create a regionalfairness,” he explained.

“Yeah, I’d like to see WestVancouver and Whistler pay for a

toll for that road we put in for theOlympics, but I don’t see that hap-pening anytime soon,” said Paller.

“The only people who seem tobe tolled are the people out here inthe east,” he quipped.

Business development, growth,and promotion were also hottopics of the evening.

“We need to get this industrialpark going,and get theland availablefor profession-als who havebeen tryingto relocate tothis area,” saidO’Connell.

“The openingup of the busi-ness park in thesouth, I think, is going to be a keyeconomic driver in the next fewyears,” said Becker.

“I would not allow big boxstores to come to our community,”said Raymond.

The unique location of PittMeadows gives the City an eco-nomic competitive advantage, saidThompson. “Two major bridges,connecting us to thousands in thesurrounding communities, and 20minutes to downtown Vancouvervia the Golden Ears Bridge,” heexplained.

“I think we’re on the right path,”said Bill Dingwall. “We have adraft incentive policy, which I sup-port. We have the right people,now we just need the right facili-ties and infrastructure.”

“Our economic team and theway we’re growing is workingwell,” said O’Connell. “Yes, weshould be filling those small store-fronts with mom-and-pop shops.”

“There’s only so much land wehave and we should be using ouragricultural land to grow food,”added Stark.

But it might not be a case ofeither/or, according to Hayes. “Weneed to look at the planning anddevelopment of some of our lands,

and I think there’s definitely roomfor things like more offices spacein our community,” he said.

The discussion repeatedly circledback to taxation.

“The way to decrease the taxeson our businesses is to increasethe number of businesses thatare paying business taxes,” saidBecker.

The City can-not continueto just rest onresidential taxes,added Dingwall.“Residents aremaxed out,and we needincreased eco-nomic, as wellas tourismdevelopment.”

The topic of rising homelessnesswas brought up, and Raymondagreed that it was a problem. But,she said the solution is complex.

“You’re dealing with people withdrug problems, and abusive back-grounds for example,” Raymondsaid. “I’d like to talk to other citiesto see how they’re dealing with itand what a good solution to theproblem would be, and what typeof success other communities havehad.”

“There’s not one overall solutionto this,” Stark concurred. “Peoplehave been talking about homeless-ness for 20 years. It’s a very com-plicated issue that really started toescalate when Riverview was shutdown.”

Miyashita, who sits on theCaring Place community coun-cil, said homeless numbers havedecreased.

“The homeless count is downto 84 from 100 back in 2011,” shenoted. “But even if we have onehomeless person, that’s a concern,and we need to work with ourpartners and come up with solu-tions for our community,” she said.

Dingwall agreed. “We need tostay on top of this, and we can’tdo it alone.”

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…continued from page A3Bill Dingwall (continued)The North Lougheed development con-

templated potential retail/commercial,mixed employment, and education provid-ing local jobs (new employees to thosethat want/need to work well into theirsenior years).

It would also provide important addi-tional taxes and services(like Meadowtown).

The North Connectorroad is critically linked(as part of a strategicnetwork of roadwaysin the LMD), provid-ing congestion relief.The Agricultural LandCommission saw fit toremove this land fromthe ALR, the Agriculturaladvisory committee supports the connect-or (to get Old Dewdney back for farminguse), and discussions were moving for-ward with the province/Metro Vancouveron an interchange and improvements tothe provincial highways, especially as aresult of the two new bridges.

Janis ElkertonQuestion #4: Do you support removal of

land from the Agricultural Land Reserve(ALR), in favour of road and commercialdevelopment?

Answer: No. New development alwayscosts the taxpayers money.

The development cost charges we col-lect from the developer only recover aportion of the services needed to constructa project.

The proposed North Lougheed Corridor(NLC) area doesn’t have a business caseanalysis to support its construction.

In fact, the Transportation Master Planstates the City’s portion to construct theNLC, traffic calming on Old DewdneyTrunk Road and the interchange at HarrisRoad and Lougheed Highway is estimatedat $18.9 million, not including engineeringand land acquisition costs.

For municipal tax comparison,Meadowtown mall contributes $1.4 mil-lion yearly. The NLC is not a financiallyprudent project.

Scott MagriQuestion #6: Does Pitt Meadows need

more sporting and community facilities?Answer: Yes, with sport association

help funding, sponsors, as well as govern-ment grants. Facilities are adequate at thistime.

TracyMiyashitaQuestion #4: Do you support removal of


Answer: Depends – if benefits to thecommunity are significant and the landis not suitable for agriculture, I would

support forward-ing the application tothe Agricultural LandCommission for theirconsideration.

DaveMurrayQuestion #5: Do tax-

payers get good value(services) for their taxdollars?

Answer: Generallyspeaking, taxpayers get good value fortheir tax dollars. Our role on council mustmake sure that this process continues.

We have to make sure we go throughour budget (senior staff and council) lineby line.

This will ensure that tax dollars willcontinue to be spent wisely.

Mike StarkQuestion #5: Do taxpayers get good value

(services) for their tax dollars?Answer: Yes. With that said, we need to

get our budget and finances in order with-out cutting services.

Our current budget is scheduled to seea 24-per-cent increase in taxes during thenext five years.

This is not sustainable, nor do I believeis acceptable to the vast majority of tax-payers.

Andrew ThompsonQuestion #4: Do you support removal of


Answer: Yes. Provided that theAgricultural Land Commission and ouragricultural advisory committee is inagreement to removal of the land from theALR.

There would also have to be proper andcomplete studies done, have the supportof a business case with developers, andrequire senior level government funding.

It has been identified in the OfficialCommunity Plan, creates needed jobs inour community, increases the tax baseand improves transportation.

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A rash of battery thefts has localMounties issuing a warning to owners ofvarious recreational vehicles.

Whether it’s a motorhome, fifth-wheeltrailer, or boat, the batteries stored inthese vehicles need to be safeguarded,said Ridge Meadows RCMP Cpl. AlannaDunlop.

“Ridge Meadows RCMP have noted anumber of RV batteries being reportedstolen over the last month, many fromrecreational vehicles parked in theowner’s driveways,” she explained.

“Police have not been able to identifythe suspects yet and/or determine thelocation and use of the stolen batteries,”she said.

But she advised owners to take thenecessary precaution.

“When winterizing your boat, trailer,or motorhome, remove the battery andstore it in a safe location,” Dunlop sug-gested.

“It’s always a good idea to remove thepropane tanks, as well, as long as they

can be stored safely and securely awayfrom the unit. In these cases, an ounceof prevention can be the cure.”

Reflectors aid in visibilityIn the meantime, Mounties are con-

tinuing their pedestrian safety aware-ness blitz.

Police, firefighters, ICBC, and Citystaff have been out in the communityduring the past few weeks attempting tobring more awareness to the concerningissue of pedestrian safety.

“So far, the groups have given outinfo and reflectors at the Pitt MeadowsWest Coast Express station, theMeadowTown shopping centre, andWestview Secondary School. It is hopedthat by making pedestrians more cogni-zant of their surroundings, and increas-ing awareness of enhanced visibility,the roads and cross walks will be madesafer,” Dunlop said.

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For soon-to-be mustachioed retiredschool teacher Maynard Embree,every little bit helps for prostate andtesticular cancer research and aware-ness.

Like many men in Maple Ridge,Pitt Meadows, and across the globe,the 63-year-old is growing hair underhis nose this month, for a greatergood.

“It’s Movember time again,”Embree told the TIMES recently. “Itstarted on Saturday [Nov. 1] andwe’re beginning to see them; mengrowing mustaches. But why thisannual facial follicle flourish? Whythis sudden growth of moustachesand contemplation on different stylesand shapes? Why this perceived needto punish those (like my wife) whoprefer a smooth and soft face?”

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Embree’s initial donation was $30,one dollar for each day of the month.

He’s hoping others will match hiscontribution to the cause.

“That’s not bad,” he said. “If wehad a lot of people making that samecommitment of 30 bucks a month,that would add up.”

Through online donations, peoplecan support an individual or a team.

Embree took up the Movemberchallenge four years ago at WestviewSecondary, where for 20 years he

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The idea of joining the MovemberMovement took flight when he wasteaching a Planning 10 course atWestview.

“There was a personal health unitin it [the course],” he said. “I hadbeen aware of the [Movember] pro-gram for several years… we’ve donea tremendous job in identifying can-cers that women have, and this pro-gram for Movember came out, tryingto promote a little bit more aboutmen’s related cancers.”

A staff member at Westview wasbattling prostrate cancer and soinitially, Embree challenged fellowmale staff at the school to take partin Movember.

“Then we extended it also to inter-ested students who wanted to getinvolved,” Embree said. “Usually, ittended to be our senior students butnot always. We have kids coming inwith peach fuzz who just wanted tobe part of the program.”

Embree is not a particularly hugemoustache enthusiast. He lets thehair grow above his upper lip for themonth, and once Dec. 1 rolls around,it falls victim to a razor blade.

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Maple Ridge resident Maynard Embree’smoustache, which he is growing in support ofMovember, was still in its infancy stage when heposed for this picture on Nov. 6.

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…continued from page A19His ’stache is just now

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The reasons for partici-pating in Movember vary,in Embree’s opinion.

“Some men are just wait-ing to accept the challenge.There’s a bit of competitionbuilt in, and yet you havesome degree of controlover how the final productwill be displayed,” he said.“A quick internet searchprovides some magnificentexamples, and the realiza-tion that some moustachesmay require more than 30days effort. “

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As well, 10 per cent ofCanadian men experiencemajor depression in thecourse of their lives.

“Men should be wellinformed and willing todiscuss these issues witheach other. Active surveil-lance is an important mon-itoring tool,” said Embree,

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Embree has been spon-sored by the WestviewWildCat Mo Bros team forthe past three years.

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Along with a number ofindividuals, Maple Ridgehas four teams signedup for the cause: MapleRidge Lip Duste, MapleRidge Mos, Maple RidgeFirefighters, and MapleRidge Physiotherapy andPain Clinic.

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They put out a local chal-lenge and 30 men signedup for Movember 2003.Last year four million menparticipated globally.

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Three new Home TownHeroes were officially inductedduring a special dinner andcelebration last week.by Eric [email protected]

If he had the chance to do it allover again, Rick Funk “wouldn’tchange a thing.”

The Maple Ridge former profes-sional boxer and newly inductedHome Town Hero, made the rev-elation during an interview withemcee Barry Houlihan, during theannual Home Town Hero celebra-tion dinner, held at Maple RidgeSecondary School on Wednesdaynight, in front of more than 80people.

“We are inducting three newHome Town Heroes tonight,” saidMary Robson of the MeadowridgeSports Heroes Society (MSHS).

This brings the total number ofthose recognized as heroes to 39,since the program began in 1998.

The list of names includes nineOlympians who were raised in thecommunity as well.

Along with Funk, current NHLplayer Victor Bartley, and formerTeam Canada rugby player RonVandenBrink were recognized andinducted as well.

“A Home Town Hero is an indi-vidual who has come up throughthe network here in Maple Ridgeand Pitt Meadows,” said Robson.“They went to school here, theyparticipated in the school’s sportsteams, and then went on to com-pete in their chosen field on aninternational level,” she added.

Originally slated to happen inJune, then September, the eventwas postponed until Wednesdaybecause of the teacher’s strike.

As such, only VandenBrinkand Funk were able to attend, asBartley was with his team, TheNashville Predators, getting readyfor a game in Dallas against theStars.

“I’d like to thank the wholeHome Town Hero committee formaking this event happen,” saidMSHS’s Gehrig Merritt.

“Mary and Gordy (Robson) havebeen talking to meabout hosting this forabout 15 years,” saidHoulihan.

“But it didn’t reallymaterialize until thisyear.”

The emcee, as wellas former CFL, NFLplayer, and radioand TV host, spokeabout the drive, deter-mination and will tosucceed in each ofthe three new HomeTown Heroes.

“(Victor) Bartley could haveplayed any sport he wanted, buthe chose hockey,” said Houlihan.

“He worked, he toiled, he didn’t

make it. Then he went to the min-ors,” Houlihan continued.

“Then he got brought up. Thensent back down. Then broughtup again. Now he’s in Nashville,

making millions of dol-lars a year, doing whathe loves and having thetime of his life. And whyshouldn’t he? He put inthe time and effort toreach the pinnacle of hissport.”

Both VandenBrink andFunk agreed that noth-ing comes easy when itcomes to getting into theprofessional spotlight,but in the end, the payoffis worth the effort.

Funk now works as a boxingcoach and relays this philosophyto his students.

“I tell them, you’ve got to workhard, got to earn it,” he said.

“What you get out of somethingis directly related to what you putinto it,” said VandenBrink.

“It’s all part of the journey.”About 25 volunteers came

together to help make the eveninghappen, said Robson.

A live, as well as silent auctionwas held, and funds raised fromthe two combined totalled $580.

This money is earmarked to gotowards the development of the

Home Town Heroes website.The program is set to con-

tinue next year, and at the endof Wednesday’s dinner, the2014 Home Town Hero wasannounced: A Team Canada soft-ball player, who’s making a namefor herself in the states: LarissaFranklin.

Nominations for the 2015 HomeTown Hero are open until June30.

Home grown

Ridge sports heroes lauded

Barry HoulihanHometown Hero emcee

A local golfer is oneof seven others witha big chance.Brad ZiemerSpecial to the TIMES

Maple Ridge golferJustin Shin is one ofseven B.C. pros whohave a chance toreplace the departedAdam Hadwin, RogerSloan and Nick Taylor,whose fine play thisyear not only earnedthem their PGA Tourcards but inspired manyof thisprovince’s youngpros.

Shin, along withDevin Carrey of Surrey,Darren Wallace ofLangley, Eugene Wongof North Vancouver,Seann Harlingten ofWest Vancouver, andVictoria’s Cory Renfrewwill be looking toadvance to the Q-schoolfinals, scheduled forDec. 11-16 in PalmBeach Gardens, Fla.

Surrey’s RyanWilliams has alreadyearned his spot in theQ-school finals by vir-tue of finishing sixth onthis year’s PGA TourCanada money list.

The success ofHadwin, Sloan andTaylor certainly did notgo unnoticed by theirB.C. peers, who got tothinking, hey, if theycan do it, then maybeso can I.

“I have known allthree of those guys fora really, really long-time,” said Wallace, aformer University ofWashington teammateof Taylor’s who wonthe Canadian Amateuras a 15-year-old back in2004. “They are doinggreat things and I amreally happy for themand I play with themquite a bit when theyare around home. It’snot that big a jump forme to think that I couldbe there now or some-time in the future.”

“Seeing your bud-dies do well gives youa kick in the pants,”Carrey said.-Brad Ziemer is a reporter with the

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Maple Rifge-raised boxer Rick Funk (above) andrugby player Ron Vandenbrink (left) signed theirposters, and are the newest inductees into theMeadowridge Sports Society’s Hometown Herocollection. The pair – along with current NHLplayer Victor Bartley, who was unable to attend theevening – bring the total number of HometownHeroes to 39, since the program began.

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Nov. 12: Gogos• The Golden Ears Gogos

hold their monthly meetingat 6:30 p.m. in the AlouetteRoom of the Maple RidgeLibrary. The Gogos raisefunds for the Stephen LewisFoundation which supportsAfrican grandmothers whocare for children orphanedby the AIDS pandemic.

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Nov. 17: Garden club• Pitt Meadows Garden Club

is inviting members andanyone interested in joiningto the monthly meeting at7 p.m., at the Pitt MeadowsCommunity Hall. Specialguest-speaker NatashaEtherington will present high-lights of the Chelsea Flowershow. $2 for non-members.

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Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Times November 11 2014