Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Times April 22 2014

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Happy Centennial!The City of Pitt Meadows is celebrating its 100th birthday this week, and to help mark

this special occasion, The TIMES has compiled this special focused edition, completewith stories related to the centennial and some rarely-before-seen historic pictures, suchas those provided here from the McMyn family album.

Photos from the McMyn family collection

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Job action startsLocal teachers will stop supervision

outside of classroom time and won’tmeet with administrators starting onWednesday. This is first phase of theirjob action. The Labour Relations Boardapproved the limited job action, whichmay later escalate to rotating strikes.

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Coyote prompts worryA mom and her toddler had a terrify-

ing encounter with an aggressive coyotelast Tuesday, April 15, on the groundsof Harry Hooge Elementary. She’s nowissuing an alert and calling for the schooldistrict to put up warning signs to whatshe describes as an escalating problem.


Arrest in Todd caseA man in the Netherlands has been

arrested and charged in relation to theAmanda Todd case from a year and ahalf ago. Todd, a former Maple Ridgestudent, died in October 2012 after beingbullied online. Her death sparking anational discussion about online bullying.


Iyla and Jane Monkman warn visitors toHarry Hooge school of wildlife sightings.

District staff are apologizing for a breach inconfidentiality after the relocation of secureinformation onto a public storage drive.by Roxanne [email protected]

There’s been another breach ofsecurity from within the Districtof Maple Ridge vault.

This time, however, it wasn’ta hacker, but staffers fromwithin who have left the firedepartment scrambling to makeamends.

The fire department’s emer-gency pre-plans for all the com-mercial, industrial, institutional,and multi-family buildings inMaple Ridge have been com-promised, explained fire chiefDane Spence.

It affects about 1,000 structures in town.The plans were exposed when staff members

broke protocol and moved the information onto aninsecure public site earlier this month, for what hecalls a “matter of convenience” and not anything“untoward.”

“Our citizens expect better and deserve betterfrom us,” Spence said, admitting he’s expecting

some building owners to be upset by this news.While the material was only on the Google drive

for a matter of a few days, and there’s no indica-tion anyone “unauthorized” accessed the data,Spence said there’s always the potential. So, erring

on the side of caution, he wantsevery building owner to know.

“There’s no guarantee that theconfidentiality has been main-tained… We can’t guarantee ithasn’t gone somewhere else,”Spence said.

He was quick to clarify thereis no personal information aboutbuilding owners on the plans.In fact, most of the data can be,and is, displayed in the frontfoyers of buildings, or alarmboxes – if owners so choose.

“I don’t want to minimizethis,” Spence added.

For some, the intelligence fall-ing into the wrong hands could

pose security concerns. The owner of a large, com-plex structure might have “very different” worriescompared to the operator of a 400-square-foot con-venience store.

“Either way, it doesn’t change that we gatheredthat information and that we were committed tokeeping it secure, and we’ve failed in our duty todo so,” Spence said.

• Full story at www.mrtimes.com, search “breach”

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Building plan intel exposed

Despite attempts by manyto offer medical aid, apedestrian died after beingstruck late Wednesday night.by Roxanne [email protected]

Hockey sticks screwed to apower pole form a cross coveredand surrounded by letters andblack-and-white pictures of CraigLilly.

A few Easter lilies, otherflowers, and even a bouquet ofwhite roses – with large rain-drops, like tears, on their plasticcovering – sit at the foot of thepole.

And a strip of police tape flapsin the wind every time a carzooms past the spot where the23-year-old Surrey man was hitjust around midnight Wednesdaynight.

Lilly was critically injuredwhile apparently jaywalkingacross seven lanes of LougheedHighway on Wednesday night.

“This is a very tragic event,”said a statement released byRidge Meadows RCMP Const.Mike Moore.

Moore said Lilly ran across adark part of the road. Heavy rainmade visibility poor for drivers.

He said the driver of the west-bound pickup that struck Lillywas not under the influence ofalcohol, and that “the driver didstop and has cooperated withthe investigation.”

Police said paramedics, as wellas Pitt Meadows firefighters andan off-duty nurse, all renderedmedical aid at the scene.

Lilly was rushed to RoyalColumbian Hospital, but diedlater of his injuries.

Now, all that remains at theaccident scene is the memorial.

Included in the tribute were afew notes.

• More on tributes at www.mrtimes.com,search “Lilly”

Lougheed Highway

Memorial mourns youngman

Emergency files

Fire destroysgarage, carsby Roxanne [email protected]

Repairs to a car went side-ways this weekned, sparkinga blaze that gutted one build-ing and caused damage toanother.

Sandor Nagy heard screamscoming from his backyardSaturday night.

It was his son, and he wasyelling “FIRE!”

In a state of shock, the250th Street homeownergrabbed the fire extinguisherand bolted out the back doorto find flames raging in andaround one of the two baysof his detached garage.

The accidental firedestroyed his garage and twovehicles inside, plus causeddamage to the neighbour’shome, garage, and two othervehicles.

• Full story at www.mrtimes.com,search “Nagy”

Cyclist recoveringA woman cyclist, who was

airlifted to hospital after anaccident in north Maple Ridgeearly Friday morning, is doingbetter according to Mounties.

On Saturday, police hadbeen given an update, report-ing her “much improved con-dition,” said Sgt. Ken Moe.

The crash occurred at 130thAvenue and Fern Crescent atabout 9 a.m. on April 18, saidfire chief Dane Spence.

It’s believed the cyclist waswestbound on Fern, while avehicle was believed to beturning onto 130th Avenuewhen they collided.

The cyclist, an adult womanbelieved to be from MapleRidge, was taken by ambu-lance to the nearby UpperMaple Ridge Park then air-lifted out.

Witnesses on scene indicatesunlight might have been afactor.

Starting EarlyStarting Earlyby Kathy Booth

To vaccinate, or not?TIMES columnist Kathy Booth looks

at the pros and cons of immunizing kidstoday, and suggests parents educatethemselves on the issue.


A memorial hasbeen erectedalong theLougheed Highwayin Pitt Meadows,just west of HarrisRoad, wherea Surrey manwas struck lateWednesday nightwhile crossing theroad. He later diedof his injuries.

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Maple Ridge fire department is expectingsome backlash after emergency pre-planswere moved to an insecure location incyberspace last week.

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The City’s early history featured aScottish-born reeve and councillor.by Maria [email protected]

The first reeve – mayor – of PittMeadows already had some experienceheading up a municipality when choosen.

John Blaney, who has a street and abog named after him in the City thatturns a hundred on Friday, served as thefirst reeve of Pitt Meadows when it wasincorporated in 1914.

It has been a hundred years sinceBlaney served as reeve of the fledglingcommunity, which had broken off fromMaple Ridge due to disputes over dikingthe floodplains.

Blaney was born in Lanark, Scotland,and came to Pitt Meadows via Pittsburgh,

California, and Maple Ridge.Apparently Blaney moved to Maple

Ridge because of the good fishing in thearea.

He served as Maple Ridge’s reeve in1903, 1905, and 1906. This was aftera term serving on the South LillooetSchool Board in 1902 where helived at the time (the area cur-rently known as Yennadon).

At that point, Pitt Meadowswas a part of Maple Ridge.

In 1908, a few years afterthe death of his wife MaryAnn (nee Christie), also ofScottish descent, Blaney moved to PittMeadows with his children.

He built a house on Harris Road, northof the Katzie slough. The house is stillstanding and is registered on the City’sheritage registry.

Blaney served as the Pitt Meadows

reeve for one year after his initial stint in1914, but he continued as a councillor,then served again as reeve from 1926 to1929.

He then continued as a Pitt Meadowscouncillor for another six years.

“He was likely the best choice forour first reeve as he came withexperience and this would be true

for his time as councillor aswell,” said Leslie Norman,curator of the Pitt MeadowsMuseum.

In a research documentabout the life of Blaney,

Daphne Sleigh describes him as “a manof abstemious, hard-working habits.”

Blaney died on March 12, 1948 inCoquitlam in a “home for the aged.”

He was 92 years old and had been inBritish Columbia for 65 years by thattime.

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Flashback to 1914:John Blaney was elected

first reeve of Pitt Meadows

John Blaneymoved to PittMeadows in1908 andbecame itsfirst reeve in1914.

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Councillors will be adorned in 20thcentury period garb as part of aspecial council re-enactment Friday.by Troy [email protected]

A council meeting a centuryin the making is scheduledfor this Friday inside PittMeadows City hall’s councilchambers.

Pitt Meadows applied forincorporation as a city on April 25, 1914.

To mark the historic occasion, today’sPitt Meadows council consisting of MayorDeb Walters and councillors Bruce Bell,Janis Elkerton, Tracy Miyashita, DaveMurray, and Gwen O’Connell will re-enactthe first ever Pitt Meadows municipalcouncil meeting, as part of the centennialfair.

Walters will play the role of PittMeadows’ first Reeve (Mayor), JohnBlaney, while each of the five councillorswill assume the position of their counter-parts from 100 years ago.

Bell will take on the part of WilliamR. McMyn, Elkerton is William Reid,

Miyashita will be William Richardson,Murray is Robert H. Sharpe, andO’Connell will be Roland Thomson.

Each participant will be wearing early20th century period costume for a public

meeting that gets underway at 4 p.m.and will run for about an hour.

Also scheduled to take part is PittMeadows MLA Doug Bing, Pitt

Meadows-Maple Ridge-MissionMP Randy Kamp, Maple RidgeMayor Ernie Daykin, and PittMeadows staff members.

Kelly Kenney, manager oflegislative services with the

City of Pitt Meadows, is the coordinator ofthe event.

“They think it’s going to be a lot offun,” said Kenney, who will also bedressed in period garb, on loan from PittMeadows Museum.

“I think it’s been done in other muni-cipalities for centennials, so I don’t thinkwe came up with a new initiative, but wecertainly thought that would be a greatidea,” she said.

The agenda for the first Pitt Meadowscouncil meeting was light. So, to addsubstance to the event, the re-telling willsprinkle in a few top issues of the day.

• More at www.mrtimes.com, search “re-enactment”

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Flashback to 1914:Frank Stewart was theteacher in Pitt Meadows

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Grade 8s at Pitt Meadows Secondaryare collecting keepsakes to bury.by Roxanne [email protected]

Twenty five years seems like a lifetimeaway, especially for a team of Grade 8 stu-dents from Pitt Meadows Secondary.

With that in mind, it might be difficultfor these 13 and 14 year olds to wrap theirhead around the reality that they’re work-ing on a project that won’t be seen againfor a quarter century.

But whether they’re grasping the life-span of this project or not, it doesn’t seemto diminish their excitement in creating atime capsule brimming with current-dayPitt Meadows keepsakes that will be sunkinto the ground and not looked at againfor 25 years.

“I think it’s important because you cansee the changes in the years,” said Kiran

Basra, one of the students leading this vol-unteer effort.

“It will be a great way to rememberwhat life was like 25 years ago,” addedPaige Fanning, who hopes to be therewhen the capsule is buried and again 25years from now when it’s dug up again.

While PMSS teacher Lance Kraus is try-ing to determine what the capsule will bemade out of and where it will be buried,members of his leadership club are in theprocess of pulling together the content forthe times capsule.

It will likely include pictures takenaround town this year, an audio messagefrom the mayor, a photo album of PittMeadows Day, the top songs and moviesof the year, documented prices of itemssuch as gas, food, and clothing, grad classpictures, and some kind of Katzie tribute.

It will also include today’s specialedition of The TIMES, which publisherShannon Balla said serves as a fitting rec-ord of the City’s centennial celebrations.

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Pitt Meadows Secondary teacherLance Kraus and his team ofGrade 8 leadership students areputting together a time capsuleto help mark the Pitt Meadowscentennial. Included in the capsulewill be a copy of this edition ofThe TIMES, chalker-block full ofstories and pictures related to theCity’s centennial celebrations.

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Pitt Meadows celebrates its 100thbirthday with a heritage affair andbirthday bash on Friday, April 25.by Eric [email protected]

A party like this only hap-pens once.

2014 marks PittMeadows’ centennial year,and this Friday is the dayon which the City wasincorporated, exactly 100years ago.

And there will be noshortage of events to markthe special occasion.

The party gets underway this Friday at 11 a.m.and lasts until 8 p.m.

The all-day affair willtake place at Spirit Squareand the Family RecreationCentre.

“There will be a lots ofdifferent things that are of interest to kidsof all ages, as well as adults,” said ErinMark, the City’s centennial coordinator.

“The goal of the whole event is makingit as family-friendly and accessible as pos-sible.”

Part of making the events accessiblemeans making it a free event.

But no admission fee doesn’t translateinto a lack of things to do.

Attractions include a re-enactment ofthe first council meeting at City hall from4 to 5 p.m.

At 5 p.m. the newly renovated FitnessCentre at Pitt Meadows Family RecreationCentre will celebrate its grand opening.

Long-time children’s entertainer

Charlotte Diamond will perform a freeconcert from 6 to 7 p.m. at the recreationcentre.

Immediately following Diamond, localmusician DaniElle will take to the stage.

There will also be numerous educa-tional and interactive displaysto enjoy.

Tours, exhibits, and carni-val games will take place allday.

And, like most carnivalgames, there will be num-erous opportunities to winprizes.

Mark explained thatpeople can get their own“centennial passport,” asthe theme of the celebra-tion is “travelling throughtime.”

Each game will providethe passport holder with astamp.

Once someone has col-lected a certain number ofstamps, they are eligible tospin a prize wheel, featur-

ing different levels of prizes, dependingon the number of stamps.

Prizes range from soccer balls to hand-bags – all with a centennial theme.

Passports will be available at any of thebooths, and Mark added there will be noshortage of places for people to collectstamps.

“I think we have 35 different stationsfor people to go to and get a stamp,” shesaid.

Mark added that excitement and buzzis building in the lead-up to Friday’s fes-tivities.

Spirit Square is located at 12492 HarrisRd. For more information, people canvisit the City website: pittmeadows.bc.ca.

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OpinionA8 Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Our View

100 years ofcommunity

It’s not every day that a communitygets to celebrate a 100th anniversary.And it’s not every community that man-ages to do it with such great enthusiasm.

Pitt Meadows enters its next centuryon Friday, April 25. And the people herehave pulled out all the stops to make itas memorable as such a great commun-ity deserves it to be.

One of the prime goals of the organiz-ers of the upcoming celebrations was toinclude the community, with expandedopportunities for involvement, such asthe banner design contest which drew500 online votes and nearly doubled theCity’s Facebook following in size andreach. Read (and follow) The TIMES for afull accounting of the great celebrations.

The list of organizations and peoplewho have got on board to make the100th anniversary celebrations as won-derful as the community itself seems togo on forever, from the museum societyto City staff, from the fire department tolocal politicians at all government levels,from the chamber of commerce to localschools, from the Lions to the gardenclub… all those and more don’t evencover all the people who have come for-ward to offer support and services to

the prime organizers.The list of involve-

ment is a list that isrepresentative of a

community chock-full of people whoare proud of theirhome, proud of PittMeadows.

And all that pridein purpose and

being is certainly what has helped buildPitt Meadows into such an enviablecommunity – a community of accom-plishments, a community of successes– over the past 100 years.

Happy 100th birthday, Pitt Meadows!Take your bows in these coming monthsof celebrations. Toot your horn, by allmeans. You’ve earned the spotlight.You’ve earned the pride of the peoplewho made you what you are.

And then… on into the next 100!– B.G.

Often when we celebrate oneof life’s milestones, we pause fora moment to reflect upon ourpast, present, and future, andthe celebration of the City of PittMeadows centennial is no differ-ent.

Throughout the past 100 years,we have seen significant growthand development, yet there ismuch that remains untouched.

It is a commitment to thevisions laid out in our strategicplan that allows us to find bal-ance between the beauty of ournatural surroundings and a grow-ing urban area, while preserv-ing our integrity and the strongsense of community that makes Pitt Meadows agreat place to live.

Our future looks bright and prosperous, andPitt Meadows is a community to be proud of!

We remain grateful to the pioneering familieswho came before us, who helped shape thiswonderful City. They laid a strong foundationfor our community to build on well into the nextcentury.

They say people make the place, and I cannotthink of a better place. The sense of pride heretranslates into a liveable, comfortable City thatpeople are proud to call home!

There have been some truly exceptional resi-dents in Pitt Meadows throughout the past 100years, and this year we will recognize 100 ofthem. The Citizens of the Century, who areannounced in this edition of The TIMES [see pageA13], are a result of a public nomination andselection process, and were chosen for variedreasons, including historical significance or abreadth of community involvement.

It is clear to see a common theme amongst allof the Citizens of the Century: it is their commit-ment to making a positive contribution to PittMeadows.

It is impossible to acknowledge all of the resi-dents who have made and continue to make apositive impact on the community, but pleaseknow that we appreciate everyone who takes

the initiative to do work for thebetterment of our community.Our thanks goes to each andevery one of you!

Special recognition goes to ourfuture leaders, youth who aredemonstrating a strong sense ofvolunteerism or leadership, whowill help Pitt Meadows continueon our path to success.

One of the things I hear fromresidents is how much they enjoycommunity events and how theyprovide an opportunity to con-nect with friends and neighbours.

In 2014 we have added evenmore family-friendly entertain-ment to the community events in

honour of the centennial. Two upcoming spe-cial, free events include the community birthdayparty and heritage fair on Friday, April 25, wherethere will be heritage displays, interactive exhib-its, and great entertainment that will keep thewhole family amused; and one of Pitt Meadows’most beloved community events, Pitt MeadowsDay, on June 7. It will feature a centennial-themed parade, maypole demonstrations, andmajor musical performers.

Where do we go from here?The future looks bright for Pitt Meadows,

and it will stay the wonderful community it hasbecome – “The Natural Place” to live, work, andplay.

Continue to embrace the community spirit thathas been with us for the past 100 years.

I encourage all residents to take the time dur-ing our centennial year and learn about the hist-ory of our community, and look for opportunitiesto get involved in the community. With yourhelp, I look forward to building on the commun-ity pride that is being shown during the centen-nial celebrations.

We have a terrific community, a lot to cele-brate, and much to look forward to!

On behalf of council and City staff, I wouldlike to wish you all a happy centennial. I lookforward to celebrating 100 years of communitywith you!

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From the District of Maple RidgeDear Mayor, Council, and Residents of the City of Pitt Meadows,

On behalf of Maple Ridge council and the citizens of ourcommunity, it is my absolute pleasure to provide congratula-tions on your 100th birthday.

In Maple Ridge we appreciate the positive working relation-ship that we share with Pitt Meadows. You are great neigh-bours!

We are sending you the warmest and best wishes for a greatcelebration of your 100th birthday.

Warm regards on behalf of your Maple Ridge friends,Ernie Daykin, Mayor,

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From the Parliament of CanadaTo the City of Pitt Meadows,

While I doubt if the first settlers thought in terms of “sustain-ability” or “livability,” one hundred years later, Pitt Meadowshas become one of Canada’s most liveable communities.

A picturesque setting, respect for family values, and strong,effective leadership have made the City a great place to callhome.

Happy one hundredth birthday, Pitt Meadows!

Randy Kamp, MPPitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-MissionRandy Kamp

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From the B.C. LegislatureTo the City of Pitt Meadows,

Congratulations to the citizens of the City of Pitt Meadowson the 100th anniversary of its incorporation.

Like those early settlers who discovered the diverse andbeautiful low-lying lands of Pitt Meadows, 18,000 residentstoday continue to enjoy living in a mild climate in a beautiful,natural environment.

Pitt Meadows has managed to create a vibrant urban areawhile still maintaining an appealing small-town feeling.

On behalf of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Iwish Pitt Meadows a year of celebration.

Dr. Doug Bing, MLAMaple Ridge-Pitt Meadows

To the City of Pitt Meadows,

Happy 100th Centennial, Pitt Meadows!Having lived and taught in the community for many years,

I know Pitt Meadows is a wonderful place to live, work, andraise a family.

You have so much to offer residents in a most spectacularcorner of our province.

Marc Dalton, MLAMaple Ridge-MissionMarc Dalton

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From School District No. 42To the Citizens of the City of Pitt Meadows,

It is my very great pleasure on behalf of the Board ofEducation for School District 42 to offer congratulations toall of the citizens of Pitt Meadows on the occasion of thecommunity’s 100th anniversary. The world is so complextoday, we often look back with fondness on the simpler timesof days gone by. How many times have you heard your elderstalk about how clear the rules were and how tough schoolwas when they were students (walking to and from school formiles through deep snowdrifts uphill both ways)?

Notwithstanding that nostalgic thought, the School Districtand City have evolved together during the past century, andhave achieved a great deal. Pitt Meadows citizens now enjoyoutstanding community amenities and services, and an education system whichcontinues to help students achieve exceptional levels of success. We have a greatdeal to be proud of and thankful for.

Thank you, and congratulations to all those who have made Pitt Meadows sucha great community for our current and future families. May their effort and successinspire us all to continue their work for an even brighter future.

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Congratulations to theCity of Pitt Meadowson its celebration of ahundred years of its

second incorporation.It is kind of sad, though,

that they don’t share theirearlier history which helpeddevelop the culture thatmade Pitt Meadows becomeindependent in 1914.

The first incorporation, the back-stabbing, political intrigue, seces-sion, and eventually its independ-ence, is a story worth telling.

Some say that history isthe basis for the frictionbetween Maple Ridge and PittMeadows municipal councils.Some say it still exists today.

In 1808, when Simon Frasermade first contact with thenatives in the area, 90 percent of Pitt Meadows was mosquito-infest-ed marshland.

Fort Langley opened in 1827, and nottoo much happened until 1863, when adivision of the royal engineers was dis-banded at New Westminster. Some of theengineers claimed land in Pitt Meadows.Louis Bonson and John McKenney weretwo of them. Most of the land in PittMeadows was still uninhabitable.

By 1871, when B.C. joinedConfederation and the railway rumoursstarted, one of the settlers who boughtland was Wellington Jeffers Harris. Hedeveloped a dairy and cheese factory,which became the first branded exportedproduct from Pitt Meadows.

In 1874, Maple Ridge incorporated. Itincluded Pitt Meadows, and Mr. Harrisbecame the first mayor. Maple Ridge’sboundaries were extended in 1882 toinclude what is now Coast Meridian inPort Coquitlam.

Seventeen years later, cheesemakerHarris led a delegation before Maple Ridgecouncil, with a petition of literally 100per cent of Pitt Meadows residents, to askthe council to support their borrowing to

fix the dikes. He guaranteedit would not cost generaltaxpayers any money. Theymerely wanted the municipal-ity to act on behalf of the PittMeadows landowners whowanted to prepare for theflood that would come.

In front of Harris’ dele-gation, the council, ledby Reeve (mayor) Hector

Ferguson, voted to support thepetitioners. Council is reportedto have reversed that positionalmost as soon as the delegation

left the chambers. Sound likea council you know?

A month later, the coun-cil passed a motion to havenothing to do with the dikingefforts of the Pitt Meadowslandowners. United, theresidents of Pitt Meadows

petitioned the provincial government forseparation from Maple Ridge. In 1896, itreverted to an unorganized territory.

A flood in 1904, apparently cresting at15 feet above sea level, was catastrophic.Most of Pitt Meadows was under water.That event helped lead to the independentcreation of the City of Pitt Meadows.

Times have sure changed. Pitt Meadowshas appeared to be going in the right dir-ection for a number of years, although thecurrent even split on Pitt Meadows councildoesn’t reflect the past attitude of workingtogether for the common good.

They should be preparing for a futureflood which is projected to be 17 feetabove sea level. Diked land is dangerous.Ask New Orleans.

Now that GVRD and TransLink seemto have designated Pitt Meadows as theregional centre north of the Fraser River,I think I can hear the first mayor of PittMeadows, Mayor Wellington JeffersHarris, chuckling from his grave.

Just saying…Gordy Robson’s column appears Tuesdays in the print and/oronline versions of The TIMES. Reactions can be emailed c/o

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It’s all about Pitt Meadows turning100. Kim Grout, officially the newCAO for the City of Pitt Meadows– as of April 17– took some time outof her busy schedule to pose for athrowback photo and helped markand celebrate the City’s centennial.

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Birds partyTwo special charactersare helping Pitt Meadowscelebrate its centennial.

by Eric [email protected]

They might just be themost unique duo in PittMeadows.

Hazel, named afterHazel Anderson (part of the found-ing Park family) and Harris, namedafter Wellington J. Harris who set-tled in Pitt Meadows and was thefirst mayor of Maple Ridge (whenthe two communities were one andthe same), are cartoon herons andthe City’s centennial mascots.

Lately, they have been makingthe rounds in the community, pos-ing for photos and hanging out atvarious events.

The idea for the mascots wasconceived “sometime last year”as a way to “make the centen-nial more interesting to the kidsin the community,” said RebeccaVaughan, the City’s communica-tions assistant and digital mediacoordinator.

The characters, designed by localartist Brad Dinwoodie, are includedin much of the City’s centennialpromotion.

In addition, the birds have ablog, which Vaughan said “justkind of came up” as another wayto interact with the commun-ity throughout the year and keeppeople informed in a different way.

Though meant to appeal primar-ily to kindergarten and primary-aged kids, the pair can be enjoyedby anyone, Vaughan said.

They’ll also be in action thisFriday, and ready for photos withpeople during Pitt’s birthday bash.

Pitt Meadows staffer Rebecca Vaughanhung out with City centennial mascotsHarris and Hazel the herons.

Members of minor hockey andlacrosse teams helped collect fooddonations in Pitt Meadows duringthe April 12 food bank drive aspart of the centennial celebrations.

Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters and her hubby

Len are proud grandparents to four-week-old

Lennon Paisley Walters (top left) and six-week-

old Sawyer Joseph Wilson (right), who posed

with the centennial mascots, herons Hazel and

Harris. In the meantime, Adelle Johnson (left),

Ann Thompson, and Carlis Graham attended the

April 11 spring lunch at the Parkside Estate to

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Roger and Betty Frank recentlyenjoyed the annual spring lunch at

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display of memorabilia showing day-to-day life from the past 100 years.

Maple Ridge-Mission MLA MarcDalton spoke briefly at the

Heritage Tea in Pitt Meadows.

Peter Davies volunteered,helping load the Friends In NeedFood Bank truck during therecent Pitt Meadows food drive.

Sisters Lainy and Amy (inperiod costume) Jacobsenwere on their way to therecent heritage tea.

Wesbrooke residents Doris Stogoyn and ZiggySuessenbach were among those who helpedcollect food donations during the April 12 attemptby Wesbrooke to break a Guinness World Record.

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There are still a handful of tickets avail-able for this weekend’s centennial gala.

Coming into the home stretch,indications are that about 200people will be attending the for-mal centennial party being heldat Meadow Gardens GolfCourse on Saturday night.

And much to the delightof centennial coordinatorErin Mark, many guests areexpected in period costume.

While some people havebeen planning their costumesfor month – some even having replicagowns made from the 1914 era – Marksaid she’s heard of others planning towear formal attire from the 1920s, ’30s,

’40s, and even from the 1950s.“It’s going to be a great night,” Mark

said. “I’m looking forward to seeing thecostumes that some people will be wear-

ing. It’s going to help make for a veryfun night.”

While some are coming in cos-tume, others she said are simplylooking for ways to augment

their current formal fashionswith vintage accessories.For some of the guys, forinstance, they’ll add a tophat to their tuxedo, whilesome women are accentingwith fascinators, old jewelry,or gloves.

The gala begins with cocktails at 6 p.m.and dinner and dancing to follow at 7p.m. Tickets for the gala are $100 andstill available from City hall.

Leading up to thisweek’s centennialceremonies, PittMeadows Museumcurator LeslieNorman (left) hasbeen called on toprovide a lot of tipsfor how to fashiona costume befittingthe 1914 era. Sheeven put togethera slide show tohelp aspiringseamstresses anddress designersprepare.


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Community awards

Pitt citizenscelebratedThis year features one-year and100-year recognition for residents.by Eric [email protected]

Each year, the Pitt MeadowsCommunity Foundation collects nom-inations, in an effort to find and recog-nize the citizen of the year.

This year is no different, butthere’s more.

In keeping with the centennialcelebration theme this year, theCity of Pitt Meadows put outthe call for the nominationsof 100 individuals, past orpresent, that have made PittMeadows the great place it isto live, work, and play today.

In addition to the Citizensof the Century, the City decided to rec-ognize 10 “future leaders” in the com-munity.

The 10 selected are all younger than25, but are already demonstrating acommitment leadership and commun-ity services.

Now, the 100 citizens, and the 10future leaders are revealed for the firsttime in this edition of the TIMES.

Many are former citizens of the year,some are new to the list.

There will be a special reception inJune for those who made the list.

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

Ten Pitt Meadows youthare being recognized asfuture community leaders.The TIMES caught upwith one of them.by Eric [email protected]

He’s not yet out of elemen-tary school, but Daniel Littleis already deeply involved inmaking his community a bet-

ter place.Now, the Grade 7 stu-

dent at Pitt MeadowsElementary is being

recognized for hisefforts as one of 10future communityleaders.

The recognitioncomes as part ofthe City’s Citizen

of the Century awards (seerelated story, left) in conjunc-tion with this year’s centennialcelebrations.

Little is part of his school’sjunior leadership program – acommunity-oriented programin which students help out inPitt Meadows in a variety ofways, such as volunteering atThe Caring Place.

“We go there as part of theschool’s program,” said Little.

While there, he said, theydo things like wash dishes and

help serve meals.But Little doesn’t simply rely

on a school program to gethim out and involved.

Little explained he also vol-unteers at The Caring Place

outside of regular schoolhours. He spends his timethere getting to know people,and helping out in the kitchen.

“I like seeing the smiles onpeople’s faces,” he said.

In Grade 2, Little said, healso joined his parents on atrip to Africa, and helped diga trench that would be usedfor wiring that would supply ahospital with electricity.

His helpful nature doesn’tend with humans though.

Little also volunteers inMission at the Senior AnimalsIn Need Today Society(SAINTS) animal shelter.

His title? Official pooperscooper.

However, Little said that healso helps out with tours thatthe shelter puts on, and heenjoys talking to people andshowing them around.

He said his favourite part ofbeing at the shelter is “goingand seeing the animals, andgetting to know them.”

Though the JuniorLeadership Program is partof Pitt Meadows Elementary,Little said he isn’t going tostop volunteering just becausehis time at the school is com-ing to an end.

Planning to attend MapleRidge Secondary next year,with thoughts of possibly“doing something with mech-anics” in his future, Little saidhe will carry on doing as muchvolunteer work as he can.

In the meantime, he hastaekwondo classes and a Nerfgun hobby to keep him busywhen he’s not volunteering.

“I love helping,” he said.

Citizens of the Century

Future community leader lauded

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Daniel Little, a Grade 7 student at Pitt Meadows Elementary, is being recognized asa future leader for his community service and volunteer work throughout the region.

Flashback to 1914:There were five main,

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Congrats to the Citizens of the Century!Pitt Meadows is what is it today based on the dedication and spirit of our residents. Thank you to everyone who nominated someone for the Citizensof the Century and congratulations to those who appear on the list. If you know of a community member who is making Pitt Meadows a better placeto live, work or play, please let the City know so we can recognize them, contact [email protected] or call the Mayor’s office at 604-465-2410.

All Citizens of the Century will be recognized with a certificate and medallion at a special reception in June. If you are a recipient ora family member of a recipient, please contact us at 604-465-5454 to reserve your spot.

1 Hazel Anderson2 Oscar Arne Austring3 John K.Austring4 Teja Banns5 Thakar Banns6 John Blaney7 Jan Blom8 Dr. Ken Burns9 Sandra Caddo10 Frank Caws11 Marge Cook12 Ben Crow13 Henry Doerksen14 Isobel Forgues15 Wilma Fraser Robinson16 James Harcus17 Pat Hardy18 Rich Harmston19 Jack Hodgson20 Frida Howe21 David (Davey) Jones22 Thelma & Ken Joyner

23 Eileen Karyula24 Dick Koopman25 Walt er Laseur26 Arvo Lige27 Daniel Little28 Edith McDermott29 W. R. McMyn30 George Meeker31 William Halbert Menzies32 William Mitchell33 Gwen O’Connell34 John Ouwehand35 William Park36 Gordon Park37 Kelly Paton38 Jack Prevost39 Juanita Savage40 Louise Severinski41 Daniel Sharpe42 William Sr. Struthers43 Robert Struthers44 Harold Sutton

45 Sieb Swierstra46 ElmerTippe47 JeanetteVanderklok48 TimVanderklok49 AishaWewala50 PatWilliamson51 GerriWillms52 4H Pitt Meadows53 Katzie First Nations54 Pitt Meadows Community

Association55 Pitt Meadows Community

Foundation56 Pitt Meadows Day Society57 Pitt Meadows Heritage and

Museum Society58 Pitt Meadows Japanese

Farmer’s Association59 Pitt Meadows Lions Club60 Pitt Meadows Ratepayers and

Tenants Association61 Pitt Meadows Rotary Club62 Pitt MeadowsVolunteer

Fire Department

63 Pitt MeadowsWomen’s Institute

CITIZENS OF THE YEAR(Listed by year)

64 Joe Antalek65 Dorothy Biggs66 Karen Aucelluzzo67 Tom Hardy68 Harold Felhauer69 Grant (Red) Brown70 Anne Zalubniak71 Cathy Foster72 Hans Hoffmann73 Carole Kubb74 Joe Bachmann75 Crystal Boser76 Dan Kosicki77 Tracey Mills78 Kelly Stanoffsky79 DebWalters80 ChristopherYoung81 Sandy Richardson

82 Annette Code83 LenWalters84 Laurie Darcus85 Shirley Murphy86 Dolores Lutner87 SandyWakeling

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Community Birthday Party an Heritage FairApril 25 from 11 am - 8 pm, Spirit Square

Centennial GalaApril 26 at 6 pm, Meadow Gardens

Cheers to the Planet Eco-GalaApril 27, S. Bonson Community Centre

Canada Day and AIK RunJuly 1, Spirit Square

Ridge Meadows Home ShowMay 2-4, Planet Ice, Maple Ridge

Airport DayJuly 20, Pitt Meadows Airport

A Pitt Meadows Christmas and Centennial Wind- UpDecember 5 from 6-8 pm, Spirit Square

Remembrance Day CeremoniesNovember 11 at 10:30 am, Spirit Square

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Old tree giftedA gingko biloba will be planted today.by Roxanne [email protected]

One day in the near future a gingkobiloba tree being planted outsidePitt Meadows City hall today willoffer shade and beauty to park vis-itors.

This type of tree is believed to bethe oldest in the world, with someclaims the species has been on theplanet for more than 200 million years.

Given its history, its propensity to growslow and strong, and its ability to toleratepests and pollution, it seemed like the fittingtree for the Pitt Meadows Garden Club togift the City as a birthday present, said LenWalters.

The memorial tree is being planted at 1p.m. today (April 22) as part of the City’sEarth Day celebrations in Spirit Square.

Members of the garden club will utilizegold-painted shovels with some assistancefrom a crane to help complete the planting.And a plaque will be inset next to the treeat the same time.

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

One resident’s legacy goes farbeyond his blueberry fields.by Eric [email protected]

It was 1925 when a future leader inB.C.’s blueberry industry arrived in PittMeadows at the tender age of nine.

Oscar Arne Austring moved to thecommunity with his family, and littledid they know, Austring would becomeinstrumental in the local blueberry

industry, and be a major player inputting Pitt Meadows on the map.

Now the pioneer is beingrecognized as a citizen of the

century as part of the PittMeadows’ centennial.

“It was by simple fortunethat he first got involved inthe blueberry industry,” saidhis daughter Arlene.

Oscar’s agricultural begin-nings came from working with his dadon a big peat farm in the community.

But demand for peat died down afterthe Second world War, so the pairbegan looking at what types of cropsthey could plant – first deciding oncranberries, and then eventually settlingon blueberries.

In fact, it was Oscar’s father who initi-ated the very first blueberry farm in PittMeadows.

“They were really instrumental ingetting blueberries not just into PittMeadows but into B.C. overall,” Arlenesaid.

Oscar helped start the North American

blueberry co-op, and started “two orthree farms himself,” she added.

“He was president of the B.C.Blueberry Co-op for 27 years, anda founding member of the NorthAmerican Blueberry Council.”

He also developed a small cranberryfield.

Not content to simply take care of hisfarm, Oscar also wanted to grow andnurture the community in which helived.

Oscar became heavily involved inmuch of the early development in PittMeadows, both commercial and residen-tial, as well as in promoting the City,

eventually becoming the mayor.He served the community as a City

councillor from 1950 to 1965, and wasmayor from 1966 to 1975.

“He loved Pitt Meadows,” said Arlene.“He was so proud to live in Pitt

Meadows, and extolled its virtues onanyone who would listen.”

Arlene said her dad was always tryingto grow the City and “make it sustain-able so that people could live and workhere.”

She added her dad would “have beenso proud to be honoured by the com-munity he loved.”

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

Citizens of the Century

Farmer helps grow his cityLen Walters wanted to donate a tree this centennial.

Oscar Austring, Ruth Austring, Mary Kennedy, and Signe Austring posed in front of Pitt Meadows’ first schoolbus in 1926. The picture was taken at the Pitt River bridge where the children were picked up.

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The Centennial gratefully acknowledges the support provided by the Pitt Meadows Heritage and Museum Society.

Deb & LenWalters

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A timeline places localmilestones in a whole-world context.by Jean [email protected]

When the small ruralcommunity of PittMeadows was incorporat-ed in April 1914, one of itsfirst elected councillorswas Roland Thomson.

He had immigratedto Canada only theyear before. Anda year later,in 1915, heleft to join theCanadian Forcesto fight in theFirst World War.

“He died in the war andnever returned,” said PittMeadows Museum curatorLeslie Norman. “He wasPitt Meadows’s only WorldWar One casualty.”

It’s one of many histor-ical facts that are part ofthe Pitt Meadows: Througha Century of Progress trav-elling exhibit unveiledrecently at the heritage tea– one of the many centen-nial celebrations.

The exhibit on a largefolding display boardchronicles the growthof Pitt Meadows from atiny rural community tothe city it is today. Localevents are chronicled on a

time line, alongside majorworld events of the day.

Norman came upwith the timeline idea,researched events for thepast year, and wrotethe piece.

“The premise washow to celebrate100 years in PittMeadows,” she said.

The time line com-parison of world andlocal events addsdepth, Norman said.

She’s hoping thetravelling exhibit willenlighten residents as PittMeadows celebrates itscentennial this year.

Artist in residenceJennifer Chernecki com-

piled the writing andarchival photographs intothe eye-catching display.

The work is two-fold,she said. “It’s an intimate

history of the actualdistrict split into quar-ter-century marks,and [with the time-line] it gives an ideaof where the worldwas at that time.”

The exhibit will beon display Friday atSpirit Square duringthe birthday partyand on June 7 for Pitt

Meadows Day. Groups canbook the exhibit after thatby calling 604-465-4322 oremailing at [email protected].

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Pitt Meadows Museum curator Leslie Norman (left)researched and wrote the timelines, while JenniferChernicki, right, helped created the travelling exhibit PittMeadows: Through a Century of Progress 1914-2014.


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Historical artifacts wererecently found in a McMynfamily trunk.by Maria [email protected]

A Remembrance Dayrequest turned the PittMeadows centennialcelebration into an“archival Christmas” forthe local museum.

On Thursday, LeslieNorman, Pitt Meadows Museumcurator, was poring over photos,letters, mortgage documents,banking notes, and artifactsfound in a trunk at the home theMcMyn descendents, a familywho was integral to the historyof Pitt Meadows.

Joe Antalek approached LorileeMcMyn about getting a photo ofher father, Morse McMyn, for aspecial Remembrance Day tributeto veterans that will take placethis November.

By chance, she found an albumwith photos from the McMynfamily’s early history in PittMeadows, and a couple dayslater her daughter-in-law, Randi

McMyn, called her to let herknow “I’ve got the trunk.”

That trunk proved to bea treasure trove of historyfor the museum,

“This is a like anarchival Christmas,”Norman said goingthrough the items inthe trunk. “It will takeus a year to go through

this if we do it right.”The trunk belonged to Viola

McMyn (nee Sharpe), who wasLorilee’s grandmother, married toDouglas McMyn.

But Norman said the materialin the trunk is more than justfamily memorabilia, it reflects the“historical events that shaped thearea.”

Norman likened the McMyntrunk to getting access to theHoffman attic, something shethat was “jaw-dropping” in its

historical record.“This is like an attic in a suit-

case,” Norman said about theMcMyn trunk.

Norman said the museum waslucky the Pitt Meadows HistoricalSociety was formed in 1978 bythe children of Pitt Meadowspioneers and there was an initialpush to record the City’s history.

“They were very generous atthe time with what they had,”Norman said, adding that cur-rently, locals who have familyartifacts don’t always first thinkto bring them to the museum.

Lorilee McMyn, who is alsorelated to the Sharpes and theParks, remembers her grandpar-ents’ generation, the early set-tlers to Pitt Meadows, as beinghard-working, community-mind-ed people who were generous totheir neighbours.

“They were made up of thetype of people who gave awayland for a park and a cow toa woman who just lost a hus-band,” was her description of theearly settlers of Pitt Meadows.

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Lorilee McMyn (standing) and her daughter-in-law Randi McMyn brought in a trunk full ofartifacts to the museum. They were joined by fifth generation McMyns, Elodie and Forrest.

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A dad and daughter designed twoof the four winning entries in a PittMeadows banner competition.by Troy [email protected]

Maia Richard gets her artistic inspira-tion from her dad, Kennedy.

Or maybe it’s the other wayaround.

Both dad and daughterhave an artistic bent.

Kennedy, an archeologist, isalso an accomplished painter.His woodland style acrylicartwork is displayed on wallsin the family’s home.

Meanwhile Maia, whoattends Grade 4 at PittMeadows Elementary, writesand illustrates books.

She’s currently crafting an illustratedshort story, Panther, which centresaround a feral cat that lives in a cavewith his family, and the adventures thefeline runs into during its travels.

With so much creativity driftingthrough the household it comes as little

surprise that two of the winning City ofPitt Meadows’ centennial contest bannerswere designed by Kennedy and Maia.

The other two winning entries forthe banner contest were designed byGeorgina Cadieux and Brad Dinwoodie.

The City put the call out to PittMeadows artists of all ages to submit art-work that could be converted into com-munity banners.

The contest entries wereposted to the City of PittMeadows Facebook pageand through online votingfrom Feb. 24 to 28, the pub-lic determined the four win-ning entries.

The top entries were thenconverted into Centennialbanners that will be dis-played throughout PittMeadows during theCentennial Celebrations.

The banners are being hung up in PittMeadows starting today (Tuesday, April22), as organizers build towards the com-munity birthday party and heritage fairthis Friday, April 25 and the centennialgala dinner happening on Saturday.

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KennedyRichard and hisdaughter Maiaposed in frontof their winningartwork.Troy Landreville/TIMES

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Recreation

Long before team sports were commonplace in Pitt Meadows, area residentscame together to enjoy a number of rec-reational opportunities.

From swimming in local waterwaysduring the summer, to strapping on skateblades and playing hockey on those samewaterways when they froze, residents ofPitt Meadows have a rich history of com-ing together to be active and have fun.

But as the community grew up, andmore residents moved to the area, cre-ation of official sports teams was to beexpected.

And according to the limited docu-mentation, Pitt Meadows saw significantinroads in the area of formalized sports induring the late 1930s and early 1940s.

In fact, in a book called Pitt Meadows:Celebrating the history of Our GreatCity - under the section entitled EdithMcDermott’s 1967 book, Pitt Meadows:Through a Century of Progress, theauthor delved into the creation of the PittMeadows Athletic Association for the pur-pose of building a park and playground.

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Flashback: PittMeadows AthleticAssociation wasformed in January

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A senior with a passionfor woodworking lenthis skills to a specialpublic project that cannow be admired in PittMeadows.by Troy [email protected]

Ken Ramsden is a relativenewbie to Pitt Meadows,but over a period of a fewmonths, he received a crashcourse on the community’shistory.

The 70-year-old retiree,who moved to the com-munity roughly two yearsago, volunteered his wood-working skills to rout (cut agroove) words and phrasesinto a memory bandattached to the white picketfence that surrounds PittMeadows Museum.

The signs that make upthe memory band startedout as pieces of cedar thatwere cut to size.

“Basically it’s just ameans of using a machineand moving it around,and a cutter that cuts agroove… to make theletters,” Ramsden said,regarding the work he didfor the project.

Ramsden decided tolend a hand after his wifeAudrey spotted an arti-cle in the newspaperasking for volunteersto help mark PittMeadows’ 100thanniversary.

The originalaim was to rout100 historical words orphrases, each representingthe years that passed sincePitt Meadows was incorpor-

ated as a City.“I think we went a little

bit overboard,” Ramsdensaid with a chuckle. “There

may be a few more.There are at least 100words or phrases.”

One of the phrasesthat gave Ramsden

a laugh reads:“No HorsebackRidingAllowed On

The Sidewalk.” This signwas located at the cornerof Harris and HammondRoads, circa 1969, when

the population of PittMeadows was just 2,000.

“One of the long-termresidents here said,that’s the first thing shecan remember from PittMeadows when she firstarrived,” Ramsden said.

Working a few hoursevery Wednesday at theHoffman site across HarrisRoad from the mainmuseum building, Ramsdenstarted the project in earlyJune and completed it inFebruary.


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Ken Ramsden created the words and phrases that make up a memory bandin Pitt Meadows. Museum curator Leslie Norman (inset) showed them off.

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Pitt Meadows Library• Kids spring programs wrap up fornow at the Pitt Meadows Library,12099 Harris Rd. On Wednesday,babytime runs from 10:15 to 10:45a.m, storytime runs on Thursdaysfrom 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., more,and French storytime runs onFriday from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

April 22: Support group• A support group for parents,family, and friends of addicts willtake place the second and fourthTuesday at Maple Ridge ChristianReformed Church, 20245 DewdneyTrunk Rd. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Info:Jacqueline Lawson at 604-916-8737or [email protected].

April 22: Weavers• Whonnock Weavers and SpinnersGuild meets at Whonnock LakeCentre, 27871 113rd Ave. at 7:30p.m. Info: Marie at 604-462-9059.

April 22: Celtic jam• Nigel Tucker holds a Celtic jamfrom 7 to 9 p.m. in The ACT lobby,11944 Haney Pl. Info: www.theact-mapleridge.org or 604-476-2787.

April 22: Branch chipping• Branches can be placed on thecurbside for pickup and chippingwest of 224th Street in Maple Ridgeon April 22. Properties east of 224th

can put their branches out on May5. Info: www.rmrecycling.org.

April 23: Drug forum• Alouette Addiction Servicesholds a “Parents’ Night: Your kidsand drugs” forum at Maple RidgeSecondary at 6 p.m. Refreshmentsprovided. RSVP: 604-467-5179.

April 23: Toilet training• Maple Ridge Library presentsToilet Tales: Special Storytime at10:15 a.m. This fun storytime willfeature potty-related songs, poemsand books. Register: 604-467-7417.

April 25: Fun Friday• Kids in Grades 1 to 3 are

invited to Fun Friday: Earth DayExtravaganza at 3:30 p.m. at theMaple Ridge Library. Register: 604-467-7417.

April 24: Philosophers’ Cafe• Philosophers’ Cafe meets at 7p.m. in The ACT lobby to discuss“The Future of the Book.” Info:[email protected] orwww.philosopherscafe.net.

April 24: Cinema Politica• Cinema Politica presents The EndOf The Line from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall. Thefilm is about the destructive prac-tices of the fishing industry. Info:www.cinemapolitica.org.

April 24: Foundation gala• Maple Ridge CommunityFoundation’s fundraising dinnerand Citizen of the Year presentationtakes place at 6 p.m. at MeadowGardens Golf Course. Tickets:Brandee McWhinney at 605-454-7961. Info: www.mrcf.ca.

April 25: Support group• Hominum, a support group forgay, bisexual, and questioning men,meets at 7:30 p.m. For info andmeeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

April 25: Friday night dance• Robyn Picard holds drop-in dance

classes at The ACT. Info: www.theactmapleridge.org or 604-476-2787.

April 25 & 26: Annie Jr.• Showstoppers Academy’s presentsAnnie Jr. at The ACT at 7 p.m. onFriday and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.Tickets: www.theactmapleridge.orgor 604-476-2787.

April 25: Centennial• Pitt Meadows cele-brates its centennial witha community birthdayparty and heritagefair from 11 a.m. to 8p.m. in Spirit Squarewith children’s enter-tainment, music, crafts,games, and a birthday cake. Info:www.pittmeadows.bc.ca.

April 26: Centennial gala• Pitt Meadows centennial galatakes place at Meadow GardensGolf Club, 19675 Meadows GardensWay. Tickets are $100. Cocktailsare from 6 to 7 p.m. and dinner anddancing are from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.Info: [email protected] or604-465-5454.

April 26: Celebrate Earth Day• Earth Day festivities take placefrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MemorialPeace Park with the theme “Food

for Thought.” There will be a fam-ily freecycle, storytime corner withthe Maple Ridge Library, and HUB’s“Cycle Recycle” free bike draw, anIron Chefs Challenge, and StoneSoup making with Golden EarsFEAST. Info: www.rmrecycling.org.

April 26: Garden sale• Maple Ridge Garden Club

holds a plant, bake, andcraft sale from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. at St. Patrick’sSchool, 22561 121st Ave.

Info: 604 467-1885.

April 26: Dance• Najinsky GibberJazz performs for free,

7 to 7:40 p.m. in TheACT lobby. Info: www.theactmaple-ridge.org or 604-476-2787.

April 26: Jazz• Jesse Peters performs jazz andblues at The ACT at 8 p.m. Tickets:604-476-2787 or www.theactmaple-ridge.org.

April 26: Gospel music• Haney Presbyterian Church pres-ents The Gospel Boys at 7:30 p.m.at the church, 11858 216th St.,Maple Ridge. Admission is by dona-tion and proceeds go to missions.Info: 604-467-1715.

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