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Pleas may be too lateAn urgent plea for financial help has

been made, but it maycome too late to keepIron Horse Youth SafeHouse from closing onNew Years Eve.

Maple Ridge MayorNicole Read met withMLAs and the MP,but nothing has beendetermined. The IronHorse closure is imminent.

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Mill office burns downFire officials were still trying to deter-

mine the cause of a blaze that destroyedthe offices of S&W Sawmills in Ruskin lastweek. The late night fire consumed theadministration space, but did not impactthe adjacent mill operations.


New toys pouring inA last-minute donation of 55 new

toys plus a commitment to get moreinvolved in helping the Maple Ridge-PittMeadows Christmas Hamper Society inthe future was a welcome messagereceived by co-chair Lorraine Bates.

The Charlene Reaveley ChildrensCharity Society, created after the name-sake was killed by a drunk driver inCoquitlam several years back, holds anannual toy drive and chose to help thelocal charity this holiday season.


Starting EarlyStarting Earlyby Kathy Booth

Ending child povertyTIMES columnist Kathy Booth says a

Facebook plea to help a few strugglingfamilies in her Maple Ridge neighbour-hood is indicative of the worsening prob-lem of child poverty in this country andshe calls for real action to end suchatrocity in the new year.


The spirit of the seasonwas on full display duringan event last week thatinvolved a very special train.by Eric [email protected]

Every year, CP Rail takesdecorated trains across the con-tinent in an effort to raise foodand funds for local food banks,and to help out the less fortunateat Christmas.As always, that included a

stop in Maple Ridge at the PortHaney station across from theBilly Miner Pub & Alehouse.And once again, despite iffy

weather, thousands turned outto see the train all lit up withChristmas lights, to see enter-tainers perform, catch a look atOl St. Nick, and to hear abouthow much money and foodwas raised nationally, as well aslocally for the Friends In NeedFood Bank.New this year, CP added a stop

in Pitt Meadows immediately fol-lowing the Maple Ridge show.And an estimated 3,000 people

came out to enjoy the sightsand sounds of the special train,which parked directly on theHarris Road Crossing, and ina special twist opened bothsides of the performance boxcar,allowing people to take in theperformance from both the northand south side of the tracks.The stop is one of just two that

the train makes where both sidesare open.The event went wonderfully

well, said Pitt Meadows mayor,John Becker. It was the onlytime of year that folks werepleased to have Harris Roadblocked by a train.

And theres a good chance itwill happen again.CP wanted to see if the

response from Pitt Meadowsjustified consideration of futurestops, and I have heard that CPwas blown away by the responseand the food bank support,Becker added.The dual stop also created a bit

of a friendly challenge betweenthe two communities to seewhich City could raise more foodand donations for the Friends InNeed Food Bank.When all was said and done,

Pitt Meadows came out on top.The final tallies saw Pitt

Meadows raise 3,419 pounds offood, compared to Maple Ridgesalmost 13,420 pounds whichbased on a per capita formula was less than Pitt Meadows.Between resident dona-

tions, the previous weekendsFirefighters for Families drive,and the mayors challenge, Pittcollected a total of $13,007, whileMaple Ridge managed $16,863.These amounts included a $7,000CP Rail donation to each City.In total, almost 17,000 pounds

of food and $29,870 was collect-ed between the two Cities.Im disappointed that I lost

my bet with John, Maple Ridge

mayor Nicole Read remarked.But you know what, Im

happy to raise Pitt Meadows flagif that means the food bank getsmore food.Becker echoed her sentiment:

The point of course is that bothcommunities really stepped upfor the less advantaged.

It was the best show thatIve seen, said Mary Robson,executive director of the FriendsIn Need Food Bank. Havingthe train open on both sides inPitt Meadows was a really neatexperience. Sir James Cuddyreally connected with the crowd,due to unique venue.

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The community is rallyingaround two-year-old NicolasSchwuchow.by Troy [email protected]

Nicolas Schwuchow hasa mop of red curls, skyblue eyes, and a gentlesmile; hes able to singhis ABCs, count up to 13, andloves to read and play with hisbig sister Isabel.Two-year-old Nicolas also has a

nation behind him, as the happy-go-lucky tot goes through lifewith serious physical challenges.Hes super bright, really

funny, hes got this incrediblesense of humour, hes alwayshappy, his mom Petra said.When Nicolas missed his first

significant milestone, sitting onhis own at six months of age,his parents Rolf and Petra tookhim to see a pediatrician, whoreferred them to a neurologist atB.C. Childrens Hospital.After a series of tests, then

eight-month-old Nicolas wasdiagnosed with Spinal MuscularAtrophy (SMA) Type 1, a dis-ease that affects one in 6,000people.SMA is a terminal and degen-

erative disease that causes weak-ness and wasting of the voluntarymuscles in infants and children.Simply, SMA eventually

impacts every muscle in the

body, hindering the ability towalk, stand, sit, eat, breathe,and swallow. The mind alwaysremains unaffected and childrenwith SMA are bright, sensitive,and playful in spite of their fail-ing bodies.

Moving forward, Nicolasssupport system tran-scends his immediatefamily that includes Rolf, Petra,and four-year-old Izzy.Many friends have stepped in

to help create the A Boy NamedNicolas Campaign to assist thefamily with raising much neededfunds to assist the family withproviding Nicolas with the oppor-tunity to live a normal life.This includes an above ground

pool for water therapy, a wheel-chair-accessible van, and majormodifications to the home thatthe family has lived in for thepast six years. All of these reno-vations will give Nicolas freedomand security.Over the past three months,

Nicolas Nation has taken theproject to a whole new level forthe family.With $18,000 raised and

$200,000 to go, the team whichstarted with accountant ClaireGullmes and her husband Derekalong with Calum Crawford hasnow set its sights on helping thefamily even further.Weve created our own little

family around these guys, and ateam to support them, Gullmessaid. The reality is, you cant doit with one person.

With support from com-pany president AndreaCihelka of GARAConstruction, an Extreme HomeMakeover is planned for thefamily in mid-2015.Over a 10-day period, the plan

is for volunteers to donate theirskills and companies to donatemoney and/or material to make

the home a liveable space forNicolas for years to come, saidlocal businessmen Dean Barbour,who is part of Nicolas Nation.The goal is to make the home

a lot more accessible, Rolf said.In order to complete the pro-

ject Nicolas Nation has grownto include web developer RobbFarion, Barbour, REMAX real-

tor Jim Williams, and JonathanTarnowski, manager of the MapleRidge Liquor Store on LougheedHwy and 207th.On his own, Tarnowski and his

team are supporting Nicolas byoffering five per cent of all liquorsales to the campaign whenpatrons present their NicolasCard and say his name at timeof purchase. To date, they haveraised more than $3,000.The outpouring of support has

been overwhelming for the fam-ily.Theres no words that can

say what has happened withthe community that has steppedup, not only with those who weknow but people who have comeinto our life, Rolf said. Id saythats been an incredible experi-ence.

The word believe holdsmuch weight in theSchwuchow household.The word hangs above their din-ing room table.Added to this is Nicolas deter-

mination to find ways to move,to sit, to stand and to laugh.Rolf stresses We gain hope

with each micro-success and ofcourse, we believe in Nicolas.To donate to Nicolas campaign

online, visit www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/a-boy-named-nicolas/164158.A Facebook page is

at www.facebook.com/pages/A-Boy-Named-Nicolas/606296976126778. More : www.mrtimes.com, search Nicolas

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Nicolas Nation rallies behind two-year-old tot

Two-year-oldNicolas Schwuchowand his familyincluding,clockwise fromtop left, dad Rolf,mom Petra, andfour-year-oldsister Isabel,have receivedhuge supportfrom friends andmembers of thecommunity.

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TransportationLast MinuteChristmas Ideas

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Transportation Referendum You may have heard about the upcomingreferendum that will be put to residentsin MetroVancouver asking about adding0.05% to the provincial sales tax toraise revenue for transit improvementsthroughout the region. Find out moreabout the plans and what it means for PittMeadows by visiting pittmeadows.bc.ca ormovinginalivableregion.ca

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Be A Green Angel.The amount of waste generated by residents typicallyincreases over the holiday season. Give memories, notgarbage.Give experiences.Think about interests and hobbiesthat your friends and families enjoy.Give gifts that last.They can become heirlooms inyour family too.Give local gifts. Items that have not travelled fartend to have less packaging and be made of simplermaterials.Learn more about being a Green Angel atmetrovancouver.org.

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Be a Snow Angel.

City bylaws require all residential and businessoccupants to clear the public sidewalks on theirproperty as soon as possible after a snowfall,and no later than 10:00 am. But for someresidents, particularly seniors and persons withdisabilities, shovelling snow can be difficult andeven dangerous. They need your help - they needa Snow Angel. In the event of heavy snowfall,please keep your neighbours in mind and consideroffering your support with snow removal.

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Go GreenRecycle Your Old Non-LED Christmas Lights!Need to get rid of old Christmaslights? The bin at the Pitt MeadowsFamily Rec Centre will be availablefor donation of old, non-LED strings of lights until January 5.Upgrading to LED lights will save money and energy!

Merry Christmas from Mayor, Council & City StaffCouncil & City staff would like to wish everyonein Pitt Meadows a very Merry Christmas and bestwishes in the new year. Thank you for your supportduring our Centennial year and making it a greatsuccess. We saw a lot of Pitt Meadows communityspirit throughout our Centennial and look forward tocontinuing to work together to make Pitt Meadows agreat community to live, work and play in 2015.Pictured above is Councillor Bruce Bell, CouncillorDavid Murray (standing), Councillor Bill Dingwall(kneeling), Councillor Tracy Miyashita, CouncillorJanis Elkerton, Mayor John Becker, and CouncillorMike Stark.

The City has released its Corporate Business Plan and Budget, includingDepartment Business Plans and Budgets, for 2015. Business Plans and Budgetswere formally presented on December 10 & 11, 2014, and Council willdeliberate on the budget on January 21, 22 and 26 (if a third date is required)from 5:30 to 9:00pm. Public feedback is encouraged and welcomed. Thepublic can offer feedback by visiting pittmeadows.bc.ca or emailing [email protected].

Thank you for your support, PittMeadows! The CP HolidayTrain was a greatsuccess! Over 3,000 residents were estimatedto have attended the event at the Harris Roadrail crossing, enjoying the music of Jim Cuddy ofBlue Rodeo.The final tally for donations to theFriends in Need Food Bank at the Pitt Meadowsevent came to 3,419 pounds of food, and$13,007.48 in cash donations (including $7,000donated by CP Rail at the event).Thank you,PittMeadows, for supporting your community andshowing what Pitt Meadows is all about.

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Bring your tree (minus all tinsel and decorations) toMeadows Landscape at for the annual tree chippingevent, by donation. Donations support the PittMeadows Lions and Pitt Meadows Girl Guides. 9am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

OpinionA6 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Our View

Christmas isfor everyone

No one should have to be alone atChristmas. That was the philosophybehind creation of the Christmas Haven.While many people enjoy the merri-ment of the season surrounded by closefriends and loved ones, there was anuncomfortable awareness that otherswould face the holidays alone.

The idea started with an impromptuChristmas event hosted in the late 1990sby Barb Chipperfield and some volun-teers at the Friends In Need Food Bank.

A billiards hall on Lougheed Highwaywas closing down for the holidays andoffered its space.

Chipperfield and friends securedsome snacks and food. Board gamesand entertainment were brought in, andwith volunteers offering a few hoursof their time, it was a casual night ofsocializing and endless laughter.

That event only happened once, butthe concept behind it never died.

Fast forward to Christmas 2000 theFriends In Need Food Bank was headedby TIMES assistant editor RoxanneHooper. She and her partner had closefriends and acquaintances who weregoing to be alone for the holidays.

With help from friends and col-leagues, including Lorraine Bates andTom Cameron at the Christmas ham-per society, the idea for ChristmasHaven took off. Thanks to numerousvolunteers and countless donations,about 100 people came through fromChristmas Eve through Boxing Day.

It was never intended to be exclusiveto homeless or underprivileged families.It was open to anyone, rich or poor,who would otherwise be alone duringthe holidays the only restrictions wereagainst drugs, alcohol, and illegal orinappropriate behaviour.

Through years of heart-warming stor-ies the event has changed, but it stillholds true to the original goal: to bringpeople together at Christmas. Because,as we stated from the start, no oneshould have to be alone at Christmas.

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Donna and I put up ourChristmas tree about two weeksago. Thats not particularly earlyfor us but it still seems to bevery early for me.I do love how Donna and the

kids love having the Christmastree up for a long time (when thenow-grown-up kids are aroundthese days, that is).And theres a happiness that

breathes out of the needles andbranches and twinkling lightsand baubles especially from thebaubles that have become envel-oped in special meaning for whatever nostalgic,poignant, or even downright silly reason.But I do sometimes pine for the days of my

youth when the Christmas tree delivered a spe-cial magic enhanced by a family tradition thatwas once shared by many families perhaps outof necessity and awareness that real trees tend todry out and become a fire hazard.Ever since we came here from Holland (I was

born in Canada, only months after our arrival),we always had a little woodland at hand abit of forest in a back corner of the farm, fromwhich we would select a tree, usually a fewweeks before Christmas.We would all those of us old enough to walk

be involved in that initial selection.Then, the weekend before Christmas, Dad or

one of my oldest brothers would go out with anaxe and return with the best one. It would be setto stand in a shed near the house.As we lived in the Alberni Valley, the tree

would need a day or two to drip-dry before itcould be brought into the living room, whichusually happened earlyish in the day on Dec. 24.But at this point, it was not yet a Christmas

tree. It remained just the tree until we littleones were off to bed in anticipation of thosesugar plums dancing in our heads.Thats when the real magic of Christmas hap-

pened.

When Santa paid us hisChristmas Eve visit he didntjust bring us our few but pre-cious presents (we were much,much farther from rich in thosedays than we are today), he alsodecorated the tree.Ive come to realize that it was

a stroke of genius on my parentspart to let Santa do the decorat-ing and oh! how masterful ajob he always did!Its much easier to convince

kids of the reality of Santa withglitter and lights than with

gifts bought at Woodwards or ordered fromthe Eatons catalogue. We went to bed with alovely green tree in the corner of the living roomreminding us that tomorrow would be Christmas.But when we awoke, it had become a

Christmas tree that shone and sparkled through-out the house.And it was CHRISTMAS!As I grew older, the job of Santa often fell to

me. I would come home from university andfind the tree waiting for me to dress it up. Myfirst Christmas Eve with Donna, she helped medecorate the tree at the farm, under my momsapproving eye.My technique has always been the same: pick

a special, artistic theme and stick with it thisyear, for instance, we decided on all red andglass balls, icicles, and acid-etched glass orna-ments.Then, when those are all up, a few of the most

special ornaments are sprinkled in gifts fromthe kids and the grand kids, memories of ourparents, special pieces from friends lost or away,reminders of our experiences together.And finally, when all of those things have

pretty much filled the tree with as much as thebranches can bear everything else we havegoes on!And I can still see my mom, rocking across

from us, smiling and nodding.

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A few weeks ago, The TIMESasked its faithful Facebook followersto share their families mostcherished Christmas traditions. Now,were sharing them with you.

Merry Christmas, everyone!A big Ukrainian feast on Christmas Eve,new PJs for the kids, and watching NationalLampoons Christmas Vacation!

Kelly FIelding Collard

Decorating the tree, and my mom hangswrapped-up chocolates on the tree (Hungarianthing).

Pam Karasz

Decorating the Christmas tree and droppingoff canned food and toys for the food bankduring Christmas with the kids.

Joshy Reddy

Contacting the Christmas ham-pers Good Neighbour program toput us in touch with a family thatneeds a bit of help.

Alexis Carnduff

The opening of one gift onChristmas Eve!

Amber Stone Potter

Fish and/or seafood on XmasEve. Decorating gingerbread housewith the kids.

Anna Woytowich Day

De-boning a turkey with lots ofliqueur, so much fun.

Maple Dawn Wine

Myself, sister, mom, and dad went for carrides around different neighbourhoods, look-ing at all the decorated houses, and sangChristmas carols. Then we would stop at theold A&W when it was on Dewdney Trunk andhave hamburgers.

Lynne Bailey

Lets start a new tradition this year, the lights,train and donations. None of us have been tosee this, and it looks like a blast. Our seasonaltradition is to always give to the local foodbank.

Jennifer Mantle Walsh

Christmas brunch with our family and makingand decorating homemade tree ornaments.

Kaitlin Romanow

Decorating gingerbread houses and cookies!We did it with my grandma and mom, nowdoing it with my girls and my sisters kids!

Dawn Savage

Decorate the tree and house on Dec. 1. OnChristmas Eve we all get to open one gift,which is PJs and slippers. Christmas Day weopen stockings, have breakfast, then open ourgifts.

Janessa Munz

Our family (my husband and I, our threemarried children and their spouses, and ourfour grandchildren) always read the storyof Jesuss birth on Christmas morning, rightbefore we open gifts we are all remindedthat Christmas is about love, sharing, caring,and helping others and not about getting,but about giving.

Gail Budiselich-Finnson

Putting stockings up Christmas Eve, and fam-ily dinner Christmas Day with the crackers andthose silly paper hats we wear.

Janet Brown

Watching Xmas classics, leaving out milk andcookies for Santa, and sprinkling reindeer foodon the front lawn!

Gayle Curtis

Opening new festive jammies on ChristmasEve a tradition that is multi-generational. Anew tradition is eggs benny and mimosas onChristmas morning We have also made anannual Christmas mixed tape for family andfriends, with different themes (country, Celtic,international Christmas tunes, etc.) ever sinceour children were born, with a Santa pictureas the front cover. We deliver some ahead oftime, but leave some for Christmas Eve, thendrive around listening to the music and check-ing out the Christmas lights as we go dropthem off.

Sarah Emerson Nelson

Xmas Eve new PJs and a movie with specialsnacks.

Marlene Marshall-McCaffrey

Decorating the tree, baking Christmas treats,and making ornaments with the kids.

Adeline Mei Ling Tufts

Every year we all get a new ornament for thetree, which is opened after we go through our

stockings. Our stock-ing stuffers are alwayswrapped and/or decor-ated in some fashion,therefore giving us theopportunity to openmany little gifts, too. Abig Christmas breakfasttogether, and then weplay the board gameSanta delivers every yearfor family time!

Gloria Archambault

Baking and decoratingsugar cookies, mmm!

Kim Amor

Opening our stockings to findall kinds of fun things, plus a bag of chocolatecoin, walnuts, and an orange in the toe! Happymemories from generation to generation.

Susan Crape

Making traditional treats and sharing themwith others, wherever I go.

Darlene Strain

Taking the grandchildren on the Santa Train(West Coast Express) to visit downtownVancouver for the past 14 years. Such fun,whatever the weather.

Rob Mullen

Decorating the tree! Melissa Richardson

Its our tradition that the women in the fam-ily pick out the Christmas tree. My Mom didit with me and my sister, and now Im doingit with my own daughters. My husband issecretly glad that he doesnt have to go out inthe cold while we take our time finding justthe right tree!

Karen Horne

Going to pick out our Christmas tree! Stephanie Raposo

New PJs for everyone and wearing thoseflimsy paper hats from the crackers at dinner.

Melanie Stewart

Leaving cookies for Santa and carrots for thereindeer on the fireplace!

Andrea Kelin

Icing cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve. Tracey Bradshaw

Our elf leaves new Christmas PJs onChristmas Eve morning then we spend theday in PJs, watching movies and getting readyfor Santa.

Sherri Robson

Watching a movie on Christmas Eve andthe family dinner Christmas Day.

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You never know what thekids are going to sayby Jennifer SaltmanSpecial to The TIMES

Every December for the pastfour years, Harley Smithswork day has started outwith the donning of anunusual uniform: shiny blackboots, a fur-trimmed red suit,long white gloves, a pair of wire-rimmed glasses and a red-and-white hat atop his head.Then, hes ready to face a day

of hearing Christmas wishes froma long line of children.Smith, 71, works for Hire

A Santa and is a graduate ofVancouvers North Pole Santa

School, which trains many of theSantas you see in malls and atcorporate events across B.C. eachChristmas season.The school has been around

since 2013 and has produced 20to 25 surrogate Santas.And this year, Smith once

again suited up to take his seatin Santas chair at Maple RidgesHaney Place Mall.I love the music, I love sit-

ting in the malls and watchingpeople... the kids are all spiritedup, he said.After he retired, Smith told his

wife he was going to be Santa.I love Christmas, I love kids.

Ive been Santa all my life, Ithink, just never had time for ityou know?Getting into the character of the

jolly man in the red suit beforeeach shift is fairly straightforward,but requires an important step forSmith.Youve got to make sure youre

happy and the kids think yourehappy because its abig moment for them.I just think about thekids and Santa Clausand Im ready to go.While some sur-

rogate Santas don awhite beard as part of their cos-tume, Smith is au naturel.I start growing it in February,

but take it off between Christmasand New Years, he explained.While Smith fields a variety of

requests from excited and expect-ant children all the time, theresone that sticks out in his mind.

Last year I had two children,one was about 14 and the otherwas probably 15, 16, they werebrother and sister, Smith recalled.I said, What would you like

for Christmas? And they said,To cure my grand-mothers cancer. Isaid, I really cantdo that, Santa Clauscant do that. All Ican do is pray forher, same as every-

body else, and I will do that foryou.Smith has no plans to give up

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West Coast Auto Groups Scott Jones, on behalfof the Founders Cup Charity Foundation, recentlypresented a $15,000 cheque to Len Walters,president of the Ridge Meadows KidSport.KidSport will ensure these funds are used tohelp local kids to overcome financial barriersand make sure all kids who want to can play thesport of their choice, Walters said.

Dec. 24: Christmas Haven Christmas Haven will be heldtonight at The ACT in downtownMaple Ridge from 6 p.m to 9p.m. The venue provides a festiveatmosphere for guests, and is thecentre point for a dinner of turkeyand all the fixings. The eveningalso includes local entertainment,childrens activities, and a visit fromSanta Claus.

Jan 1: New Years Day run Generation Charity Family FunRun returns to Osprey Village in PittMeadows. Run begins at 10 a.m.No pre-registration is required, butparticipants are encouraged to showup around 9:30 a.m. to sign up. Freeevent.

Jan 1: Polar Bear Dip Polar Bear Dip returns to AlouetteLake. Ring in the new year with asplash. Plunge takes place at noon.

Jan 3: Tree chipping Ridge Meadows Search andRescue will hold its annualChristmas tree chipping by donationevent on Saturday and Sunday, Jan.3 and 4, and then again on Jan. 10and 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Theevent will take place at the RidgeMeadows Search and Rescue build-ing, 23598 105 Ave.

Jan 3: Naturalists A Christmas bird count outingtakes place with Alouette FieldNaturalists. For more info, callMichael at 604-467-9863.

Jan 10: Moonlight Marquee Halcyon Imagineers present abenefit concert for the Friends InNeed Food Bank, at Blenz Coffee,22441 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Eventruns from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Feb 26: Chilliwack Canadian rock band Chilliwacktakes the stage at The ACT. Ticketsare on sale now, and are $37.50.Charge by phone at 604-476-2787or online at www.theactmapleridge.org.

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Ridge Meadows Ex-Service Women held its annual Christmas luncheon in the

Fireside Room of the Royal Canadian Legionrecently. It was a special day

for 16 of the members, as they were presented with life certificates. All of

the women are 90 years or older and servedwith British or Canadian Forces

during the Second World War. In the back (from the left) were Dottie LaPage,

Doris Hawkes, Janet (Nan) Morrison, Margaret Cook, Beryl Cunningham, June

Franklin, Ann Preuveneers, and Vi Scott. Seated were Grace Sanderson, Kay

Wynn, and Dottie Karr. Missing from the photo are Gladys McGregor, Peggy

Gautier, Margaret Mattson, Signe Radelet, andJoyce Walker.

Eric Zimmer/TIMESPitt Meadows City council displayed its best ugly Christmas sweaters at last Tuesdaysmeeting, which was the last council meeting of 2014. Dec. 19 was ugly sweater day,so most of council (with the exception of Councillor Dave Murray - who came withhis Christmas tie) got a jump on the occasion, as they marked the Citys participation.This is a catalytic, tongue-in-cheek, not-for-profit organization based in PortMoody, that raises funds for The Childrens Wish Foundation of Canada. More detailsavailable at nowthatsugly.com.

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Every Thursday, Chef TrevorRandle and members ofhis culinary arts studentsat Maple Ridge Secondaryschool prepare a buffetdinner for local seniors.Recently, they prepared aspecial Christmas dinner.Gladys Kennedy and LucyRussel were among thosewho enjoyed the holidayfeast.

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Todd Deane-Freeman normally enjoys putting up hisprized-Christmas light display, but his joy this year camecrashing down when one of his pricey props smashedinto a neighbours siding, courtesy of Mother Nature.For six years now, Todd and his younger brother Troy

have been busy outdoing each other by creating the bestChristmas light display at their respective homes. Toddhas been the undefeated champion, which is decidedamongst family and friends. However, the windstormsearlier this month wrecked havoc on his decorations,blowing things down almost every night.The final straw came when one of his two $150 metal,

lighted trees was destroyed.It was my pride and joy, Todd said, explaining he

bought the two metal trees after Christmas last year. Itbroke through the rope and went flying into my neigh-bours siding. It caused about $300 to $400 in damages.Todd estimated that he has about 150,000 lights, but

only put up half this year because of his frustrations.He spent $300 on Boxing Day last year, purchasing

half-priced decorations in anticipation of creating some-thing grand this year.Everybody says it looks good, it looks the same as

before, but it wasnt what I had in mind, Todd saidabout his creation this year. We (he and his brother)havent been that aggressive towards each other thisyear.Across town, Troy didnt suffer as much problems

as his brother, but coincidentally, he too experienced asimilar damage.I ended up getting a hole in my siding, Troy said.

Its kind of funny. I had the ladder set up and put a

hole in my siding. A five inch gash.Troy added about 500 more lights to his display this

year and like his brother, lent some of his stuff to neigh-bours. He has his lights on from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. everynight, but on weekends, he plays recorded music aswell. His display can be seen at 23683 Rock Ridge Dr.

Todd has his lights on from 5 p.m. to about 10:30 p.m.and his home is located at 20497 115a Ave.The brothers plan to meet soon to crown this years

winner and when asked if Troy will finally win, due tothis years weather problems, Todds competitive streakcame out.There is no doubt Im the winner still, Todd said. I

guarantee it.Despite this years problems, both brothers said they

will continue the competition next year.

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(Inset) Troy Deane-Freemans house. (Above) Todds house, with the onesurviving metal tree, with lights still standing.

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Five-year-old Kingstonhas been half naughty, halfnice this year, and askedSanta for Bumblebee andGrimlock Transformers, aswell as a bag of candy forChristmas.In exchange he will be

leaving 10 cookies and 10 glasses of milk,plus popsicles, ice cream, and cherries forSantas reindeer.His Kindergarten classmate at St.

Patricks Catholic School, five-year-oldElijah, said hes been very good this yearand hoped Santa would bring him a Legotrain set, a Lego building, and some extraLego pieces for the holiday.This was just a sampling of the let-

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was busy for the kids, who sent theirletters off Dec. 15, had breakfast withSanta on Dec. 16, enjoyed a Christmasclass party on Dec. 17, participated in theschools Christmas concerts on Dec. 18,and participated in mass and a school-wide singalong before classes were dis-missed for the holidays on Dec. 19.

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caramelized sugar goes into the ramekin first, ratherthan torched on top with a Brle.The result is a complex caramel layer on top of

the inverted custard, and a residual complex cara-mel sauce that is a perfect companion with each biteof the delicate custard. Enjoy!

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