When passed, legislation introduced would render a teachers’ strike illegal. by Maria Rantanen [email protected]Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows teachers voted this week whether to go on strike in what’s become a race between the provincial government and the teachers’ union. The Labour Relations Board ruled Tuesday teachers may go on a three-day strike with a two-school-day notice. But Education Minster George Abbott introduced legislation the same day which, when passed, would end job action. Once the legislation has passed – perhaps early next week – any strike would be illegal. The results of the teachers’ vote is expect- ed today (Thursday). George Serra, president of the Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association, said he wouldn’t rule out the possibility of a strike early next week. “I think people need to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best,” he said. Teachers are “really, really, really upset” about the legislation, Serra added. The provincial government has introduced legislation for a “cooling off” period, which would suspend the strike action and appoint a mediator to “facilitate bargaining.” While the BC Teachers’ Federation was calling for mediation, this was not what the union wanted, Serra said. The legisla- tion includes those items that have money attached to them – “the things that are important to us,” he elaborated. “How is that a fair process?” Serra said. The legislation includes hefty fines for the union, its leaders, individuals, and B.C. Public School Employees’ Association for any strike or lockout during mediation. The mediator has until June 30 to work with the two parties, at which time, if there is no agreement, he or she will issue a report with non-binding recommendations. “Using legislation to resolve stalled nego- tiations is never the preferred option, but we need to end the disruptive strike that’s creat- ing a strain in our schools and classrooms,” Abbott said. If the teachers go on strike, administrators and non-union staff will be at the school and on-site daycare and StrongStart centres will be open, said school district spokesperson Irina Pochop. The school district website, www.sd42.ca will have updates on the situation. Participants must enter their short story (500 words or fewer) online at www.mrtimes.com, go to “More Ways to Connect,” and click on “send us your letters, photos, video.” Fill in your name, email, and phone number, then insert a copy of your story. Please note your community and include key- word “cranes” at the top of the note. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on April 9. Scribes are invited to celebrate cranes with prose in a new writing contest … Thursday, March 1, 2012 Dozens gathered at a private reception to honour this year’s Readers’ Choice winners. Page A5 Online, all the time... www.mrtimes.com • LOCAL NEWS, SPORTS, WEATHER AND ENTERTAINMENT • mrtimes.com • 604-463-2281 • 24 PAGES Development Abion Flats still in limbo SmartCentres is reviewing its options on application. by Maria Rantanen [email protected]The Albion Flats situation has gone into limbo, part two. The Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has stated that land on the northwest side of 105th Avenue, part of which is owned by mall developer SmartCentres, is still suitable for farming. But mall develop- ers have said they are now con- sidering the next moves. “We continue to review our options for this site and hope to resolve the details of our applications in the near future,” said Sandra Kaiser, vice-pres- ident for corporate affairs with SmartCentres. The company “will be determining what applications, if any, are appro- priate,” she added. However, Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said he doesn’t want to wait too long for the mall developer’s application. “I don’t want us to be sit- ting in May waiting for [SmartCentres],” Daykin said. If an exclusion application comes forward, the mayor said he’d personally vote to forward it to the ALC for consideration, provided it’s a “strong applica- tion.” But if it doesn’t offer anything for agriculture, he wouldn’t support sending it the ALC. Daykin pointed out the land commission holds the “ultimate trump card” and many people don’t realize how powerful it is. • More online at www.mrtimes.com Education Union: prepare for ‘worst’ Fashion divas help fund grad Maple Ridge Secondary Grade 12 students Mallory Wyant, Austyn Soolsma, Emma Van Buskirk, and Melissa Wing took part in the Grad Fashion Show at the school Tuesday evening. It was also a fundraiser to help some students pay for grad- related expenses. Maria Rantanen/TIMES More Photos Online www.mrtimes.com POWER PAY PLAN WE PAY WE PAY 1/2 your payment Ask How!! Donna Telep Your BEST Mortgage is One Call Away 604-466-1976 www.sevillemortgage.ca 22718 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge Fax: 604-466-5348 • Email: [email protected]
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When passed, legislation introducedwould render a teachers’ strike illegal.
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows teachersvoted this week whether to go on strike inwhat’s become a race between the provincialgovernment and the teachers’ union.
The Labour Relations Board ruled Tuesdayteachers may go on a three-day strike with atwo-school-day notice. But Education MinsterGeorge Abbott introduced legislation thesame day which, when passed, would endjob action.
Once the legislation has passed – perhapsearly next week – any strike would be illegal.
The results of the teachers’ vote is expect-ed today (Thursday). George Serra, presidentof the Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association,said he wouldn’t rule out the possibility of astrike early next week.
“I think people need to be prepared for theworst and hope for the best,” he said.
Teachers are “really, really, really upset”about the legislation, Serra added.
The provincial government has introducedlegislation for a “cooling off” period, whichwould suspend the strike action and appointa mediator to “facilitate bargaining.”
While the BC Teachers’ Federation wascalling for mediation, this was not whatthe union wanted, Serra said. The legisla-tion includes those items that have moneyattached to them – “the things that areimportant to us,” he elaborated.
“How is that a fair process?” Serra said.
The legislation includes hefty fines forthe union, its leaders, individuals, and B.C.Public School Employees’ Association for anystrike or lockout during mediation.
The mediator has until June 30 to workwith the two parties, at which time, if thereis no agreement, he or she will issue a reportwith non-binding recommendations.
“Using legislation to resolve stalled nego-tiations is never the preferred option, but weneed to end the disruptive strike that’s creat-ing a strain in our schools and classrooms,”Abbott said.
If the teachers go on strike, administratorsand non-union staff will be at the school andon-site daycare and StrongStart centres willbe open, said school district spokespersonIrina Pochop.
The school district website, www.sd42.cawill have updates on the situation.
Participants must enter their short story (500 words or fewer) online at www.mrtimes.com, go to“More Ways to Connect,” and click on “send us your letters, photos, video.” Fill in your name, email,and phone number, then insert a copy of your story. Please note your community and include key-word “cranes” at the top of the note. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on April 9.
Scribes are invited to celebrate craneswith prose in a new writing contest …
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AbionFlats stillin limboSmartCentres is reviewingits options on application.
The Albion Flats situation hasgone into limbo, part two.
The Agricultural LandCommission (ALC) has statedthat land on the northwest sideof 105th Avenue, part of whichis owned by mall developerSmartCentres, is still suitablefor farming. But mall develop-ers have said they are now con-sidering the next moves.
“We continue to review ouroptions for this site and hopeto resolve the details of ourapplications in the near future,”said Sandra Kaiser, vice-pres-ident for corporate affairs withSmartCentres. The company“will be determining whatapplications, if any, are appro-priate,” she added.
However, Maple Ridge MayorErnie Daykin said he doesn’twant to wait too long for themall developer’s application.
“I don’t want us to be sit-ting in May waiting for[SmartCentres],” Daykin said.
If an exclusion applicationcomes forward, the mayor saidhe’d personally vote to forwardit to the ALC for consideration,provided it’s a “strong applica-tion.”
But if it doesn’t offer anythingfor agriculture, he wouldn’tsupport sending it the ALC.
Daykin pointed out the landcommission holds the “ultimatetrump card” and many peopledon’t realize how powerful itis.
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Union: prepare for ‘worst’
Fashiondivas helpfund grad
Maple Ridge SecondaryGrade 12 students Mallory
Wyant, Austyn Soolsma,Emma Van Buskirk, and
Melissa Wing took part inthe Grad Fashion Show
at the school Tuesdayevening. It was also a
fundraiser to help somestudents pay for grad-
related expenses.
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Police identify victimPolice continue their investigation into
the death of a pedestrian struck by apickup last Friday morning.
Forty-year-old Steven James Ratfat, ofno fixed address, had recently relocatedto Maple Ridge, according to RidgeMeadows RCMP Sgt. Dale Somerville.
Just after 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 24, Ratfatwas hit while crossing 128th Avenue atLaity Street.
“Police believe he was in a markedcrosswalk when he was struck by aneastbound Dodge pickup truck,” saidSomerville.
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Roadshow in PittThe Great Canadian Roadshow is back
in Pitt Meadows until Saturday, offeringfree appraisals of coins, antiques, andother collectibles from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.on Thursday and Friday, and from 9 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Ramada Inn,19267 Lougheed Hwy.
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For the recordThe Byrnes house in Whonnock was
originally owned by Winifred Gordonand was used as a rental housing for rail-way labourers. Brian and Isabel Byrnesrented the house in 1942 and bought itin 1946. Incorrect information appeared[Preservation garners awards, Feb. 28,TIMES].
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When 911 is accidently calledor “pocket dialed” police arerequired to attend, explainedRidge Meadows RCMP Cpl.Alanna Dunlop.
That could have been thecase when 911 operators got ahang-up call from a house in the22500 block of 136th Avenue in
Maple Ridge on Monday after-noon.
Police responded at about 4:30p.m., and during a subsequentcheck of the residence discov-ered a marijuana grow oper-ation.
“Three men, ages 56, 53,and 49 years were taken intocustody, and police obtained asearch warrant and re-enteredthe property just after 10:30p.m.,” Dunlop said.
About 800 marijuana plants,in varying stages of growth wereseized, dried marijuana andhashish, as well as more than60 firearms, ammunition, and
other assorted weaponswere also confiscated,explained the corporal.
The search stretchedout until Tuesday, Feb.28, because investiga-tors located a chemicaloperation in one of thebuildings.
“Anytime there arechemicals we don’trecognize, or recognizeas dangerous, we callin the RCMP clandes-tine lab team,” saidDunlop.
The three men have sincebeen released from custody with
promises to appear incourt on a later date.
The investigation iscontinuing, and Dunlopsaid charges areexpected.
Anyone with infor-mation regardingalleged crimes on thisproperty is asked tocall the Ridge MeadowsRCMP at 604-463-6251. Or, to remainanonymous, peoplecan call CrimeStoppers
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Police blotter
Mounties arrest three, discover grow op, guns
Cpl. Alanna DunlopRidge Meadows RCMP
From line dancing to snooker games,activities were aplenty inside MapleRidge’s always busy seniors’ centre.
The so-called “rest years” seem to beanything but for Maple Ridge’s and PittMeadows’ growing seniors population.
During the week, this community’senergetic elders have the Ridge MeadowsSeniors Society (RMSS) activity centre, at12150 224th St., buzzing with activity.
Around lunchtime Tuesday, Feb. 28,was no exception.
Inside the activity centre’s main hall,nimble seniors two, three, and oftentimes
four-stepped to the beatduring a line dancingclass, led by instructorAustin Lenton.
The billiards room,home of the MapleRidge Seniors SnookerClub, had plenty ofpool sharks circling thetables.
Both chairs at thePersonal Touch Hair Care, which operatesout of the seniors centre, were filled byclients getting their ’do’s done.
A handful of visitors had their bloodpressure checked, or stepped on the scaleinside the centre’s health and wellnessclinic.
The library and computer lab also had apresence, including a technological tutor-ial led by instructor Walter Schmid.
And the cafeteria was brimming of hun-gry patrons, lining up for their lunch.
The RMSS activity centre is open sevendays a week, with a variety of programs,often starting early in the morning andcarrying on late into the evening.
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Des Barnard (top) looked on while Ted MacMullen stepped onthe scale at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society activity centre’shealth and wellness clinic. Meanwhile, Austin Lenton (right) led aline dancing class in the centre’s main hall – which boasts a largehardwood floor ideal for dancing.
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Brian Irving had his licencereinstated, then starteddrinking and driving again.by Sam CooperThe Province
The man who left a trail ofdeath after plowing his pickupinto a Maple Ridge sushi res-taurant while in an alcohol-withdrawal delirium is back incustody for relapsing into severealcohol abuse.
In August 2008, Maija-LiisaCorbett, 19, and Hyeshim Oh, 46,died and six others were injuredwhen Brian Craig Irving, 55,smashed his truck through theentrance of the Halu Sushi res-taurant at Westgate Centre.
Facing two counts of criminalnegligence causing death, andseven of criminal negligence
causing bodily harm, Irvingpleaded not guilty by reason of amental disorder and was foundnot criminally responsible inOctober 2009. He had suffered abrain injury after smashing hishead into a toilet during a boozebinge months before the crash.
Experts testified that he wasin a state of delirium during thecrash, caused by withdrawalfrom alcohol.
Irving was admitted to ColonyFarm psychiatric hospital in PortCoquitlam. Against the warningsof the Crown and Irving’s doc-tor, he was released with condi-tions in January 2010 by the B.C.Review Board.
On Monday, the board heardthat during his first year ofrelease Irving seemed to be con-trite and abstained from booze inhighly supervised release condi-tions. But he got his licence backin early 2011 and started sneakily
drinking and driving again.Irving seemed to have no
real empathy for his victims orinsight into his potentially deadlybehaviour, his case managementteam said. And in January, hewas arrested after being tested ata stunning level of intoxication– five times the legal limit – thatwould have been lethal to nor-mal people, the board heard.
Irving told the board hebelieves he has worked hard for30 years and deserves to drive offinto the sunset in his new $3,000truck on a cross-Canada tourwhen he gets his drinking undercontrol. Irving said he recognizeshis actions cost innocent lives,but he doesn’t want to dwell onit and get depressed.
“I wish [the aftermath] wouldjust be over so I could get onwith life, and continue with lifeand be happy,” Irving said.
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Drinking lands killer driver back in custody
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Two women died in August 2008 when Brian Irving, in an alcohol-withdrawal delirium,drove a mid-sized truck into the Halu Sushi Restaurant in Maple Ridge.
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The TIMES gave out 101awards to local businesses votedthe best by the community.
Star Five Country Catering wasjust one of several local businesseshonoured this year with The TIMESReaders’ Choice awards.
Owner Louise Manseau said thesuccess of the east Maple Ridgecompany, which includes six staffmembers, comes from the quality oftheir food.
Their food and service must havemade an impression on the com-munity as they were voted bestcaterer for the third time in a row.
“I love our team,” Manseau said.“I love working with my team andbeing out in this community.”
While Star Five might occasion-
ally cater in Mission and other sur-rounding communities, “our focusis Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows,”Manseau said.
But being in the catering business,“you don’t want to be humdrum,”Manseau said. That means constant-ly looking for new, fresh ideas.
There were 101 TIMES Readers’Choice awards handed out onTuesday evening at the Concerto’sLounge & Grill, which opened justsix weeks ago.
The awards were given out tobusinesses in Maple Ridge and PittMeadows that were voted by read-ers of the Maple Ridge-Pitt MeadowsTIMES as the best in their area.
This included everything from thebest bakery, best brake shop, bestshoe repair shop, to best restaurant.
Carol Lange, owner of the localNurse Next Door franchise, wasanother winner who was at themixer on Tuesday.
Lange said her company tries
to help families by taking care ofeveryday things, like driving elderlypeople to appointments and helpingaround the home, so that when sonsand daughters come to visit, theydon’t have to spend all their timetaking care of these tasks.
“We want the mundane things tobe taken off their plate,” she said.
It’s also important for the care-givers of Nurse Next Door to helpelderly people have a good qualityof life and “help them be joyful,”Lange said.
The Readers’ Choice award is a“testament” to the caregivers thatwork for her, numbering about 60,she noted.
“It was a great surprise and it wasgreat [of] our clients and contactsvoting us number one,” Lange said.
While she doesn’t live locally,Lange said she enjoys the time shespends in Maple Ridge and PittMeadows, and that she’s met a lot of“amazing people” in the community.
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Hotel plan approvedA 125-room facility is a step closer to reality.
Maple Ridge council passed third reading Tuesdayevening on an application to build a 125-room hotelon the Haney Bypass.
With a few details still needing to be worked out,the developer Seiko Huang said, “we try to start[building] as soon as possible.”
The District had asked for some improvements tothe plan, for example, handicap access and changesin landscaping, and Huang said these were done.
He is currently in negotiations with the provincialgovernment to buy a small corner lot and once thatand financing is in place, he’s hoping to get finalapproval.
The hotel is planned for the Haney Bypass andCallaghan Avenue. Huang has been consolidating theproperties for the hotel for 18 years.
TIMES’ salesmanager ShannonBalla was flankedby Terry and JohnBecker of Becker
& Company at theReaders’ Choice
awards ceremonyon Tuesday.
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I spent last weekend having thelife sucked out of me, and no, itwasn’t the new BC Hydro smartmeter – although a kid in a hardhat did show up at the back door,looking like he’d lost his Tonkatruck, and said he was here toinstall the new meter.
I asked if there was an optionto refuse, to which he replied thathe wasn’t supposed to mentionthat – but yes, you didn’t have totake it.
I said I’d like to think it over.What a great opportunity to give
one of B.C.’s corporate mucky-mucks a kick inthe shins.
What I have read, and what people I respectare saying, is that these meters are invasive andradioactive.
This is another one of modern technology’sTrojan Horses, full of people trying to harmus with higher rates and higher taxes, like theLiberal government.
Why do you think we told them to shove theHST? We don’t trust them, any of them.
What was sucking the life out of me and prob-ably has been for the last 50 or 60 years was theboob tube.
There I am in my Roy Rogers (ask your fatheror your grandfather) jammies, standing besideour TV back in the 1950s, my longest-standingrelationship (“Do you, Timmy, take this TV to beyour lawfully wedded entertainment unit?”).
I watched two curling matches last Saturday,six hours, and in between the games, I grazed formovies, and at one point even picked up a book.Stephen King, in a book on writing, advised us,the reader, to always have a book with us, beit in a restaurant, a movie lineup, the doctor’soffice, just to have something to fill the wait.
And I do: I have a gym book, a book in mybedroom, one in the living room, one in the car.
I love to read, it’s stimulating, it takes youaway, it enhances your use of the language.
So I read for a while betweengames and eventually nodded offin the chair.
I justify my couch-potato statusby remarking that the weatherwas crappy – rain, wet snow,wind – knowing that I’m full ofit and that, during my tenure asa letter carrier, I was out in allmanner of weather and survived– enjoyed it, actually, tusslingwith Mother Nature.
Plus I have the dog and the kidboth looking for entertainment,which adds to my guilt.
No wonder we’re a nation of fatties, eh?We’re always in front of the tube or a screen
of some kind, from the very biggest – 60, 80inches? – to the phone that receives 26 channelsso you’re never too far away from Oprah or theSedins.
How did we survive as kids on those long roadtrips without the DVD player in the back seat?
We counted licence plates from other provinces,we played cards, we read comic books.
Now, of course, we are naked without ourscreens, and we hate those self-righteous peoplewho don’t have TV.
How do they survive? Drugs? Meditation?You can’t go anywhere without seeing the idiot
box: the gym, the bowling alley, even the bath-room, in some cases.
It is passive and it is sedentary and it is killingus, turning us into stupid, fat people with no con-versational skills, like Americans, our only intel-lectual challenge are the questions on Jeopardy.
It is Sunday as I write this, and I’m taking theBoy to the swimming pool to ease my guilt, but Ihave to be back by 12:30 p.m. to catch the curl-ing final, and then it’s up to the park with Jackthe Dog, because I’ve got maybe half an hourbefore the Academy Awards start.
I can’t quit; this is an addiction. I’m thinkingmaybe I need help. But not for a couple weeks:the men’s curling starts Saturday!
Opinion
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Our View
Teacher strikedraws nearer
Tuesday’s decision by the B.C.Labour Relations Board, permittingteachers to step up their job action from“teach-only” to full – albeit intermittent– strike mode, had barely hit the newsbefore the BC Liberal government shift-ed the dispute into the legislature.
By bringing to the legislative table abill that seeks to ban any strike actionwhile forcing the months-long disputeinto arbitration, the government couldbe playing with fire.
The goal of reaching labour peacewith the BC Teachers Federation maynow require more than just the media-tion that was asked for.
The government rhetoric in thelead-up to Tuesday’s legislative initia-tive did little more than widen the gapbetween bargainers on both sides of thebattle, and the heavy-handed EducationImprovement Act – even its name isdrawing derisive laughter, and not onlyfrom teachers – is likely to precipitatefull-scale war.
Both sides have been locked behindtheir battle lines for months, with nosign of compromise. The teachers wantissues and salaries addressed, while thegovernment is attempting to rein in abudget deficit in a tepid economy.
The Education Improvement Act iscleverly named, suggesting that the gov-ernment wants to address issues of con-cern to teachers – including last year’sBC Supreme Court ruling against previ-ous heavy-handed attacks on educators.
But the “mediated” portion of the actand “net-zero mandate” on wages makeit clear what the government’s object-ive really is. The BCTF leadership’simmediate retort labelling the act as “adestructive act of legislative vandalism”leaves little doubt of their interpreta-tion, at any rate.
Technically, the Ministry ofEducation can impose whatever salarylevels and working conditions it wantson teachers – even if it’s poking a stickat them.
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Dear Editor,I agree with N. Shroeder about off-leash
dogs in Maple Ridge [Not all kids feelsafe with dogs, Jan. 23 Letters, TIMES].
There is a similar problem on the dikes,with dog owners’ lack of respect for otherwalkers and horseback riders. The dikesare an on-leash area, but you would notknow that by walking on them.
As an equestrian, my horse and I arefrequently approached by curious, fear-ful, or aggressive canines. The ownerscall and call their disobedient dogs, andI’m stuck trying to fend off the unwantedattention.
One owner even swore at me when Iswung my lead rope at her growling dogto keep it away from us.
My horse is very well-behaved around
dogs, but what if the next dog tries tobite my horse’s legs, either in play or infear?
As a dog owner, do you want your dogto be kicked and possibly killed by anequine that’s 10 to 12 times its weight?
Do you want to be responsible forunseating a rider whose horse isn’t ascalm as mine, and possibly injuring orkilling that rider?
Leash your dogs in public areas, or takethem to an off-leash dog park.
I wish the bylaw officers would spendsome time at the local parks and enforcethe restrictions.
To the courteous owners of well-traineddogs (and there are several), thank youfor sharing these public areas.
Kelley Hevessy, Maple Ridge
Off-leash
Dogsmake dikes dangerous
Dear Editor,I find it hard to believe
the public would buy intothe disrespectful teacher-bashing by our govern-ment. They tell storiesabout the lack of govern-ment report cards andmeetings being so harmfulto our students. It’s timefor some truths.
My 220 parents are betterinformed than they werewith report cards. Throughemail, my parents areguided to student plannersthat contain the marks forevery assignment for everycourse they are taking(unlike government reportcards). All Grade 12 markshave been posted for schol-
arship and post secondaryneeds.
I still prepare lessons,teach, assess, contact par-ents, and meet colleaguesto work out plans for strug-gling students. My studentshave not suffered.
As for my classes, thegovernment’s lack of prop-er funding is hurting kids.My Grade 8s are 30 to aclass, with special needsand international studentswho barely speak English.My communication 11 and12 classes are made up ofmany international, specialeducation students, andteens at risk.
There is no time to giveeach one the attention
needed, so it is watereddown, trying to give eachone his or her share.
The international stu-dents are not kids to theboards or the government;they are dollar bills. Theycome to a strange country,live with strangers, cannotspeak the language, andhave no friends.
These kids arrive withthe same issues (learning,emotional, social) that ourkids have, but becausethey are not funded by thegovernment, they do notqualify for the resourcesour kids get. I have stor-ies that would break yourheart. Boards are forced tobecome businesses becauseof under-funding.
Many teachers are chan-ging profession or leavingthe province. They comeout of university with hugedebts, look forward tobeing in a dead-end job,and fight for respect.
I have 10 years of univer-sity training and 25 yearsexperience, yet I am beingtold how to do my job bynon-educators.Millions andmillions of dollars havebeen spent on an organ-ization (BCPSEA) that hasnever met its purpose.Because of this, I make lessand less money every year,and my benefits have notbeen improved in 20 years.
Is this my reward foryears of university educa-tion and service to thou-sands of families duringmy career?
We are at a disadvantagebecause we work withchildren. We care aboutour students and have triedto make a statement aboutgovernment abuse with-out hurting them. Whatchoices do we have?
Nina Fowell, SD42 teacher
[Note: A fuller version ofthis letter is online at www.mrtimes.com.]
Education
Teachers working without respect
Education
No room at favourite schoolDear Editor,
We moved to Pitt Meadows near the MeadowTownCentre when our daughter was born in 2007, and whenI went back to work, her grandma who lives nearHammond Elementary started to look after her.
We just recently purchased a home in Surrey, just overthe Golden Ears Bridge. But we still bring our daughterand now her baby brother to her grandma’s every singleday.
She has been attending the Hill Academy Dance Schooland Kinderheart Montessori, both in Pitt Meadows andKumon in Maple Ridge.
I had always wanted my daughter to attend FrenchImmersion, and as soon as registration was open to non-district, I was there to register her.
I was told later that afternoon that the school programwas full, and that my daughter is on the waiting list.
A few days later, I was told that my daughter wouldhave to go on two other schools’ waiting lists for theFrench Immersion program.
And in a few days, I was told all were full.It was quite frustrating.And then I was told that even the English program in
my first choice of school was full.My daughter is in the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge
area from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Iunderstand there are rules regarding catchment areasand district, but shouldn’t there be exceptions for chil-dren who are in the area on a full-time basis?
My daughter is currently behind students on the “in-catchment” and then “out-of-district” lists on four differ-ent schools’ waiting lists.
What will be the alternative for my daughter if she’snot accepted in any of these schools?
It is frustrating for a parent to have to go through somuch just to register their kids for kindergarten.
Abegail Ma, Surrey
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March 1• Maple Ridge Caregivers’Support Group – Parkinson’sSociety B.C. meets from 10a.m. to noon. This is a sup-port group for caregivers,family, and friends of peoplewith Parkinson’s. Info: ElinorVerkerk at 604-467-2768 [email protected].
March 1• Kanaka Education andEnvironmental PartnershipSociety (KEEPS) will be hold-ing its annual general meet-ing at 7 p.m. in the Fraserroom of Maple Ridge Library.Official business will be dealtwith quickly so that they canmove on to a slide presenta-tion. Everyone is welcome.Info: 604-970-8404.
March 2• Grumpy Grandmas ismeeting at ABC Restaurant,101-20110 Lougheed Hwy.,at 11:30 a.m. Info: Maureen604-476-9794.
March 2• Golden Ears Writers’Critique Group meets thefirst and third Fridays of themonth from 1:45 to 4:45 p.m.in the Alouette room or theteen room of the Maple RidgeLibrary. Adult writers of alllevels and abilities welcome.Bring copies of writing forcritique (800 to 1,000 words)or just drop in. Info: www.facebook.com/goldenears-writers. Organizers ask thatparticipants RSVP to [email protected] or ontheir Facebook page.
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March 3• Soroptimist InternationalRidge Meadows presents aWomen’s Health Forum from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MapleRidge council chambers,11995 Haney Pl. Tickets are$15 each. Come listen to twolocal physicians and a nursepractitioner speak on breast
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• Fraserview Village is hold-ing a flea market, craft fair,and art sale-show from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VillageHall (227th Street and 116thAvenue). Info: 604-463-2902.
March 3• The Human Statues andthe Good Lovelies will per-form on the main stage atThe ACT at 8 p.m. Ticketsare available at The ACTticket centre, 11944 HaneyPl., online at www.theact-mapleridge.org, or by calling604-476-2787.
March 4• The Alouette FieldNaturalists travel toBrunswick Point in Delta forwater birds. Meet at 9 a.m.at Tim Horton’s at 100-20201Lougheed Hwy. to carpool.Info: Joan at 604-463-6315.
March 5• The Garibaldi Art Clubmeets at 7 p.m. in the craftroom, third floor of TheACT. Plans for the upcomingspring show will be finalized.Anyone interested in art iswelcome to join the group.Membership is $50, or $40for seniors. Meetings are heldon the first Tuesday of eachmonth and free painting ses-sions are held each Mondayfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in thecraft room (except when aworkshop is scheduled). Info:Florence 604-971-3546.
March 6• Coquitlam Prostate CancerSupport and AwarenessGroup will hold its month-ly meeting at 7 p.m. inthe Coquitlam PinetreeCommunity Centre. Anyonefrom Maple Ridge or PittMeadows involved withprostate problems is encour-aged to come and share theirconcerns and experiences in
a strictly confidential atmos-phere. There is no charge.Info: Norm at 604-936-8703or Ken at 604-936-2998.
March 6• SongStage at The ACT runsfrom 7 to 9 p.m., hostedby local songwriter Ivan
Boudreau. This month’sfeatured artist is singer-song-writer Chris Ronald. Thismonth’s event will be heldin the main lobby of thetheatre. Open mic to followfor songwriters of originalmaterial.
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Hawaiian dance• Beginner Hawaiian dance lessons for seniors (55-plus)will be held for a minimal cost of $1 for interested com-munity members. Info: Diana at 604-465-5722.
Katie’s Place• Katie’s Place animal shelter needs volunteers, particu-larly cleaners for Fridays and Sundays. However, anyschedule can be accommodated. Help out some messy butgrateful and loving little critters. Info: 604-463-7917 or [email protected].
Special Olympics• Special Olympics needs volunteers to be coaches andassistant coaches for various sports. They also need anewsletter writer-editor, and and a fun basics coordinatorwho trains athletes in basic skills. Info: [email protected].
Hospice thrift store• Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Storerequires volunteers to sort, price, andstock shelves. The thrift store hasextended its hours and is nowopen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondayto Saturday. Info: 604-463-7711.
Cythera thrift store• What does one hour of your time mean to us?Everything! Cythera Thrift Store has volunteer opportun-ities for weekend retail cashiers. Shifts are one hour induration. Full training and support provided. Call Shelleyat 604-467-4671. Net proceeds support women and chil-dren fleeing abuse.
Therapeutic riding• North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association needs vol-unteers. Horse experience is fabulous but not required.This is the place for anyone who enjoys the outdoors,working with wonderful people of all abilities, and lovesanimals. Potential volunteers must be 16 years or older.Info: 604-462-7786.
Mentors needed• Volunteers are needed to mentor newcomers to Canada.Settlement mentoring is looking for volunteers who canact as a community guide and resource person. Timecommitment is two to three hours a week for three to sixmonths. Contact Immigrant Settlement Services of B.C.(Maple Ridge) at 778-284-7026, ext. 1582 or [email protected].
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It’s a two-for-one deal at TheACT on Saturday: the HumanStatues and the Good Lovelieswill take to the stage with upbeatmusical performances usingstrong vocal harmonies.
The Human Statues are return-ing to The ACT after their
acclaimed tour this fall with theArts Club On Tour performanceof Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.
They’ll be joined by TheGood Lovelies, Kerri Ough, SuePassmore, and Caroline Brooks.
The three lovelies providesoaring three-part harmonies,
They perform on March 3 at 8p.m. at The ACT, 11944 HaneyPl. Tickets at 604-476-2787 orwww.theactmapleridge.org.
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Music
Upbeat tempos reverberate The ACTThe Good Loveliesare Sue Passmore,Kerri Ough, andCaroline Brooks.They’ll be at TheACT on March 3 ina co-performancewith ZacharyStevenson andJeff Bryant of theHuman Statues(inset).
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MYERS,Lawrence PeterAge: 36Wanted inconnection withFile #2010-11469Wanted for failingto comply with aprobation order.
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Ridge Meadows RCMP is looking for thefollowing people. If you see any of them, donot attempt to apprehend them. Please contactthe RCMP immediately by calling 604-463-6251 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Thewarrants attached to these individuals werestill outstanding as of 10 a.m. Wednesday.Remember: all of the listed people are presumedinnocent until proven guilty in court.
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Harjit Rai and his wife,Inderjit, started H & IRoofing in 1988 and sincethen, they have become a
well-known, established roofing com-pany in our community.
This is the sixth year that H &I Roofing has donated $10,000 toRidge Meadows Hospital Foundation.
Each year, when asked if there isa particular area of the hospital towhich they would like to direct theirfunds, the response from the Raifamily is always the same: “Whereit is most needed. Where it can helpthe most people.”
“We have lived here for manyyears. Our friends and family arealso in the area and we have usedthe hospital on many occasions. It isimportant to give back, and I hopethat many other businesses will con-sider becoming donors, or renewingtheir support, as well” said Rai.
Greenest garden awardBeneath Your Feet Landscaping in
Maple Ridge was recently one of thefeatured Dream Gardens at the 2012B.C. Home & Garden Show.
They went out on a limb and triedsomething a little different this yearby creating a Asian-inspired WestCoast garden. It was a huge suc-cess and earned them the GreenestGarden Award.
Project manager Sherilyn Gale saidthe whole design was inspired by apurchase of bamboo off Craigslist.
Preparing for retirementSimon Jones, an Edward Jones
financial advisor in Maple Ridge, ishosting a free educational seminar
titled, When Can I Retire? 5 Stepstoward a Better Retirement, at 7 p.m.on Tuesday, March 13 at MapleRidge Library. To reserve a seator for more information call LindaVosper at 604-466-1273.
Mobile business licencesThe chamber of commerce
appeared before the Maple Ridgecouncil last week asking for theimplementation of an inter-municipalmobile-business licence.
Having to apply for multiplelicences within the region is a detri-ment and an extra expense to localbusiness owners, said chamber exec-utive director Jesse Sidhu.
Mobile-licensed business modelshave been operating effectively inother areas of the province, especial-ly for contractors, electricians, cater-ers, and mechanics.
“The ultimate goal is for provin-cial licencing – implementation ofregional licences is a step in the rightdirection at reducing government redtape,” Sidhu said.
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compete in a one-day competitionfeaturing seven categories andshowcasing teams from MapleRidge, Coquitlam, Aldergrove,and other local clubs, at the firstannual West Coast Challenge Cuptaking place at Planet Ice MapleRidge on Saturday starting at 2:15p.m.• More online: www.mrtimes.com,
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Brothers climbMaple Ridge brothers, Derek
and Jack Gardner, took part in the11th annual Stairclimb for CleanAir, for the sixth time.
It was not a traditional roadrace or even a triathlon; it wasa stair climb to the top of oneof B.C.’s tallest buildings, theSheraton Vancouver Wall Centre.
The 11th annual Stairclimb forClean Air saw close to 500 par-ticipants scale the 48 floors of thedowntown Vancouver landmarkin the name of lung health andclean air.• More online: www.mrtimes.com,
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Curling wraps upThe 2012 Golden Ears Curling
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Sandy’s team included LisaSpeers, Debbie Dubinski, andGlenda Wonnacott.
Both teams will be the GoldenEars reps on the Dominion play-down trail, which is a nationalchampionship for club teams thatdon’t participate on a regularbasis on the World Curling Tour.• More online: www.mrtimes.com,
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Sports Recreation
Garet Hunt leads his divisionin fighting majors, with 22.by Steve EwenThe Province
The best Garet Hunt fight mightbe over who his biggest fans are.
The Vancouver Giants faithfulwould stake a claim. Hunt, thefire-hydrant winger with furiousfists, still can draw ovations show-ing up at the Pacific Coliseumsome four seasons after his finalWHL contest.
Stockton Thunder boosters couldalso throw down on the topic. AMaple Ridge Home Town Heroand a Westview Secondary gradu-ate, Hunt has earned or sharedthe Thunder’s most popularplayer award three years run-ning. When he’s involved in anysort of personal appearance inthe California city, the lineups arelike “Disneyland,” according toThunder play-by-play man MikeBenton.
Thunder brass say that theyonce had a fan shell out $2,500 inan auction for a Hunt game-wornjersey. On ebay.ca that kind ofcash puts you in line for game-worns like a 1990 Doug FlutieB.C. Lions or a 1988 FernandoValenzuela L.A. Dodgers.
“I’m getting spoiled again,” Huntsaid over the phone earlier thisweek. “I’ve been spoiled in bothplaces that I’ve gotten to play. Wehad the best fans and the mostfans in Vancouver and we’ve gotthat here, too.
“I do get stopped every now andthen when I go to the mall, but it’s
mostly by younger kids. It’s stillawesome. It’s fun.”
As much as his game is becom-ing more refined, he still playslike he’s somebody else’s stuntdouble. If he’s not making bonesand boards rattle with a check,he’s making heads hurt with chat-ter. Or, he’s dropping the gloves,
despite being all of 5-foot-8 and190 pounds.
Going into last Tuesday’s slateof games, he led the ECHL with 22fighting majors.
Among his combatants havebeen Utah Grizzlies defencemanNick Tuzzolino (6-foot-6, 225pounds), Alaska Aces defenceman
He’s all heart and chutzpah, partbrave and part crazy.
“Guys like him are hard to find,because he plays with such a levelof enthusiasm,” said Giants gen-eral manager Scott Bonner.
“I’m not surprised that he’sbecome a big deal in Stockton.It’s the same town that Nick andNate Diaz, the UFC fighters, arefrom. I’m sure it’s a blue-collartown. They’ll come to the gamesbut they want to see some action,they want to be entertained. Garetwould fit right in there.”
Stockton has even more rea-son to favour the feisty underdogright now. The city is on thebrink of bankruptcy after gettingside-swiped by the U.S. housingmeltdown. Forbes magazine haslabelled it as America’s “most mis-erable city,” twice in the last threeyears.
The Thunder, though, providea welcome distraction. In leagueaction on Tuesday, they were thirdin attendance at 5,746.
“The guys like to give me a hardtime about running for mayor,”said Hunt.
He insists that he’s never had aconcussion, although “I’ve beenhit in the head pretty hard.”
“You can’t get worried,” saidHunt. “I’m past that point.
“The more you fight, the moreyou learn when to cover yourselfup and keep your-self safe. Everyfight, you have to something tolearn. ... As long as I’m showingup and learning, that’s the import-ant thing.”
Hockey
Home Town Hero is all heart
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Maple Ridge Home Town Hero Garet Hunt (top) has been the Stockton Thunder’s most popularplayer for the last three years.
Maple Ridge’s Derek and JackGardner climbed 48 storeys.
A Maple Ridge Secondary gradis recognized as a top poloplayer at Maryland.
Maple Ridge’s Allison Campbellrecorded six goals and 13 stealsto earn recognition as the Feb. 27women’s varsity water polo west-ern division player of the week.
Campbell, who is a junior atthe No. 14-ranked University ofMaryland, helped the Terps to apair of western division victoriesover ranked opponents during a
perfect 3-0 weekend.Campbell, who went to Maple
Ridge Secondary, and her Marylandteam, kicked off the weekend witha non-conference victory overBrown University in which the jun-ior tallied two goals.
Campbell collected a hat trick,including the game-winner, in theTerps division opener against No.16 Hartwick College.
She was at the centre of a his-toric victory for the Terps as theyknocked off the highest-rankedpolo opponent in school history,No. 11 Indiana University, in the
weekend finale.In that game Campbell tallied a
goal and an assist and six steals forthe win.
The accolade marks the fifthweekly award of Campbell’s careerand second of the 2012 campaignafter she earned top honours onJan. 30. She previously garnerednotice as a two-time southern div-ision player of the week and wasthe top defensive player in thesouthern division last March.
She shares the player of the weekaward with Indiana University’sShae Fournier from Winnipeg.
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Nancy Levine of Haney recently took a tripto California, and took some time to reada copy of her hometown newspaper, The
TIMES, while lounging on the Santa MonicaPier. “I don’t consider myself a thrill seeker
but I just had to ride the ferris wheel onthe pier with my daughter. The weather
was balmy and it was a good retreat fromall the rain we had been getting,” Levine
said. In the meantime, Maple Ridge’sYani Mitchell and her mother Anne White,
of Burnaby, took a Caribbean cruise tocelebrate Anne’s 65th birthday and her
retirement. They had their picture takenwith a copy of The TIMES during a stop
at Grand Turk in the Bahamas.
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What will wedo with Jesus?
2012 Sixth Annual
A music & drama presentation
The Easter StoryFriday, March 30th @ 7:30 pmSaturday, March 31st @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 1st @ 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm
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Maple Ridge Art GalleryDUPLICITY: Paintings by Chris FriesenJanuary 14 – March 17Chris Friesen views the world through the lens oftechnology as he alternates between a traditionaland contemporary focus in his work.
Garibaldi Art Club – CranesMarch 24 – April 21This diverse group of local artists returns for theirannual spring exhibit featuring painting in variousmedia on canvas, paper and clay. Welcome back,Garibaldi Art Club!
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 4 p.m.
The Human Statues and The Good LoveliesSaturday, March 3, 8:00 p.m.Upbeat folk-pop from Vancouver natives The HumanStatues and JUNO-award winning folk trio The GoodLovelies.
Carlos del Junco and The Blues MongrelsSaturday, March 10, 8:30 p.m.To say “he plays the harmonica” is like saying “JimiHendrix plays guitar.” A not-to-miss show!
Heart BeatsThursday, March 15, 6:00 p.m.Join us for an elegant evening of celebration anddance in support of the Maple Ridge Pitt MeadowsArts Council and the Ridge Meadows HospitalFoundation.
Ballet BC: Walking Mad & Other WorksThursday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.Walking Mad features award winning choreographerJohan Inger’s splendid work for nine dancers; threewomen and six men intent on a hilarious missionof repeatedly knocking over a fence as large as thestage puts audiences in fits of giggles. Pre-show talkat 6:45 p.m.
An Evening of Murder, Mystery and SuspenseSaturday, March 17, 7:00 p.m.Local author Cathy Ace launches her debut novel TheCorpse with the Silver Tongue with free interactivepresentations on “The History of Mystery” and “WhyIt’s Healthy To Enjoy Murder Mysteries.”
Norman Foote and the KC Kids’ ChoirThursday, March 22, 7:00 p.m.JUNO award winning Norman Foote puts his bestfoot forward in an engaging all ages concert.
The Celtic TenorsFriday, March 23, 8:00 p.m.Back by popular demand! These extraordinaryperformers from Ireland, will once again treat ACTpatrons with a fresh and often humorous take on wellknown melodies that will have you humming along.
GEMS Movie Series: Billy Bishop Goes To War(Canada, 2011)Monday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.Directed by Barbara Willis-SweeteStarring John Gray and Eric PetersonIn this film adaptation of a Canadian theatre classic,John Gray and Eric Peterson revisit the two-manmusical they wrote and premiered in Vancouver in1978. Billy Bishop Goes to War follows Billy Bishop ashe reminisces about his life and career as the RoyalFlying Corps’ most honoured member. Rated PG.Short Film: Bone Wind Fire (Canada, 2011) Directedby Jill Sharpe. This beautiful and subtle film payshomage to the inner lives of three important modernpainters: Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keefe and EmilyCarr.
Lorne ElliottSaturday, March 31, 8:30 p.m.Lorne Elliott’s one-man comedic-music show is aunique and wacky performance with off-the-wallhumour.
For more informationabout these eventsand upcoming eventscontact or visit the
Maple RidgeArts Centre & Theatre11944 Haney Place,Maple Ridge
Register today for Spring Arts Programs! Educational, artistic and creative arts classes for all ages.To register, call 604-465-2470 or visit www.recreg4u.ca
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It is with love and sadness thatwe announce the passing of ourfather (Grandfather). He leavessurviving his daughter, DeannaCritchley (Vince), his son RyanHartley (Donna), his grand-children, Taylor, Tanisha and Alix,his beloved mother-in-law, Mary,his brothers, sister, many niecesand nephews and many, manyfriends. Ian was an honest, kindsoul, who loved to make peoplelaugh. His bright smile andlaugh will forever be etched inour memories. The familywishes to thank all the staff atthe Maple Ridge Baillie House,for their exceptional care andcompassion afforded to Dad(Grandpa).A celebration of Life will be heldat Garden Hill Funeral Home,11765 - 224th Street, MapleRidge, on March 5th at10:00AM. In lieu of flowers,donations to "Make a WishCanada" are greatly appreciated.
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KOZAK, Elsie Margaret (nee COUGNON)Passed away in Maple Ridge, BC on February 15, 2012 after abrief illness. Born July, 1923 in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Elsiecalled Maple Ridge home for many years. Elsie was acommitted supporter of animals and strived to improve theirlives via her support of many charities. No service by request.
If I can stop one heart from breaking,I shall not live in vain;If I can ease one life the aching,Or cool one pain,Or help one fainting robinUnto his nest again,I shall not live in vain.
- Emily Dickson
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Celebrate all yourfamily occasions
in the
Mike & Erica Browneare thrilled to announce the
arrival of their beautiful baby boyNathan JohnBrowneborn June 20th, 2006
at 9:44 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz.
We would like to send a special
thank you to Dr. O'Hare, Hannah,
Susan and the wonderful nurses
at Ridge Meadows Hospital for all
their help and support.
Happy Birthday!Bobby Erickson
wants all his friends to
know he made it to the
September 19, 1947 –
September 19, 2007
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The families ofMegan White& Daniel HunterAre pleased to announcetheir engagement whichtook place May 20, 2007while in Hawaii.CongratulationsMegan & Daniel
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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections March 4 - 10, 2012★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Aries March 21 - April 19: Continue to rest, lielow. Contemplate: how have you come here, andwhere are you going? It’s a little too early to makeplans, as many factors, and your own certainty,will “show up missing” over the next few weeks– significant revisions will arise in April. Completeprojects and duties now, rather than starting anythingnew. What seems a dull Sunday might transform, thisnight or Tuesday, into romance or a pleasure foray.Your money luck improves over the next four weeks.Tackle growing chores midweek. Relationships havea strong message for you Thursday night onward.Taurus April 20-May 20: You’ve felt a bit put-upon,that luck wasn’t on your side, these last few weeks.That changes, Monday onward. Your gracefulnessand subtle magnetism return; your popularity surgesupward, puzzlement will dissolve. Still, don’t startnew projects or new romances before April. You oftenjudge yourself by your possessions. That will causeyou much wondering and bemusement in May/June– but these months of indecision will be only part of alonger phase of good money/possessions luck, fromApril to July, which in turn kicks off a hugely luckyyear of money, lasting to mid-2013.)Gemini May 21-June 20: The accent continueson ambition, reputation, mingling with “big shots”– considering your poor luck of the last few years,take a defensive rather than daring stance here.Strictly avoid starting ambitious new projects beforeApril 4. (A slowdown starts soon, technically March12. This will bring back a former hope, or “light lover”– but that’s next week onward.) You’ve been moregregarious the last few weeks: now, through March,socializing mingles with “quiet joys.” BTW, thoseyears of bad luck end in June; bad karma ends in lateAugust. Then a year of splendid fortune begins.
Cancer June21-July22:Yourmellow,understandingmood continues. Relationships are changing (2008-2023). This month is an excellent time to figure outwhy – why they’ve changed, what you can do, themeaning of it all. Your vision and thoughts are broaderand more acute than usual. You’ll be surprised/gratified by the nuggets of affection and optimism youuncover. (That’s partly because, now to April 3, yourpopularity rises.) Chase money – carefully – Sundayeve to Tuesday. Travel, talk, messages fill midweek:say heartfelt, loving things. Settle into home Friday/Saturday. Finish, don’t start, projects.Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The mysteries continue. Butyou’ll solve a lot of them Sunday eve to Tuesday, whenyour energy and alertness return. (Passivity promotesmystery; action solves it.) And Tuesday night toThursday, when money luck (combined with action)can reveal the forces and currents underlying manyaspects of your life, and reveal a profitable, satisfyingroad ahead. Take action! But stop Thursday; sitback, relax, have a coffee and communicate Friday/Saturday. All week, start nothing that will demandfurther (supportive) efforts after this week. E.g., buystocks, don’t start a business.Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Relationships dominateall month, but this week the aces fall in your lap.Take advantage of your position, luck and strength,especially Wednesday – but keep in mind the needto please another, to co-operate and work as a team.Strictly avoid starting any new projects before April 4;finish instead. (A period of slowdowns, mistakes andindecision technically begin March 12.) You’re hopefulSunday morning, but to little avail. Retreat this p.m.through Tuesday eve: meditate, finish chores, rest.Your energy and charisma surge midweek. Examinemoney (buy nothing) Friday/Saturday.
Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Tackle chores. Protecthealth; eat and dress sensibly. Though Marchis always a month of drudgery for you, it will belightened this time by a relationship. A friend couldbe all talk, or physically intimate – the former is a lotsafer. (You aren’t really in a good mating phase beforeJune, not in an excellent one until September – beforethis, sex is great, but not a basis for life-mating.) Yourpopularity and optimism rise Sunday eve to Tuesday– be happy! But retreat to rest, contemplate andexercise charity midweek. Your energy and charismarise Friday on. Start nothing new, big.Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: You’re on a wee winningstreak – take risks, be adventurous. But don’t startany large projects (ones that will demand yourparticipation later in March).Sunday morning’s mellowbut not successful – leave love for the moment. Beambitious Sunday eve to Tuesday pre-dawn – thepath is smooth. An ally will either fight you or promoteyou. Wishes come true Tuesday night to Thursday:optimism, social delights and entertainment arrive.A love interest could climax, become an affair. Butretreat, rest and contemplate Friday/Saturday. Plannothing big, start nothing big this week.Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The accent lies onhome, family, property, security, retirement, gardening,nutrition, stomach and soul. Diving into any of thesewill give you a feeling of satisfaction – but finish ratherthan begin projects, in these or any zones. A romanticglance, a friendly but rushed conversation, couldspark an affectionate interlude, but any relationshipbegun now will inherit indecision. (And an old flamemight return later in March, complicating everything.)These are just a “stirring” – soon, April onward (into2013) a serious sweet bond will arise. Good careerluck midweek.
Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Travel,communicate, perform errands, do paperwork – dothese quickly, now, as a major slow-down hits thisarea next week, which will leave you “out of the loop,”planning-wise and data-wise, to April 4. (Speaking ofplanning, make none now; wait until April, after thesituation has changed.) Life’s depths, sexual urgesand financial actions fill Sunday eve to Tuesday. Amellow, wise mood flows Tuesday night to Thursday:dive into culture, international affairs, intellectualpursuits, and love. Luck accompanies you Sundayeve to Thursday, so act. A romantic mood creeps in.Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Chase money – butdon’t start any large projects (especially in monetary,friendship or communication zones) before April 4.Your home becomes a more affectionate place inMarch. You’ll be talking, mailing, travelling all month,too, but make your major contacts now, not later.Schedule meetings for April, not March. Relationshipsbless you Sunday eve to Tuesday: a property questionmight arise. Delve into intimacy, big finance, researchor health problems Tuesday night to Thursday – youmight make a major, lucky investment. Wisdom, butnot much luck, Friday/Saturday.Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your energy, charismaand clout ride a peak wave – but the results of youractions might not be what you want, if you beginprojects now (or anytime before April 4). Finishthings, instead. You might meet a splendid friend soon(around March 13, but it could occur anytime March5 onward). Tackle chores, protect your health, Sundayeve to Tuesday.Tuesday night to Thursday brings greatrelationships, exciting meetings and new opportunities(but remember my advice about new projects). (You’llsee these people again mid-next week.) Take carewith money, intimacy Friday/Saturday.
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