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If city can find a place, B.C. will pay Gov’t will fund temporary homeless shelter By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com
The provincial government has some cash to house the homeless in Maple Ridge, Mayor Nicole Read announced Friday. Just how much money that involves, when it will be spent or where a temporary shelter will be located in an effort to disband the Cliff Avenue camp, remains to be seen. Read said the government was ready to help following a Tweet Thursday by Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton saying B.C. Housing will pay for the shelter once the city finds a location. See Shelter, 5
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Colourful race Grade 7 students Shayna Neibergall (left) and Hayley Garrett of Kanaka Creek elementary celebrate the end of their school year hand-in-hand as they take part in a colour run on Friday. More than 60 students took part in the event.
Stage 3: No more lawn watering Drought continues as conditions ratchet down B y T i m Fi t z g e r a l d arts@mapleridgenews.com
People are going to have to get used to the idea of seeing their lawns go brown. Metro Vancouver has moving to Stage 3 watering restrictions, meaning residents in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will no longer
be able to use a sprinkler to keep their lawns green or their cars clean. It is the first time Metro Vancouver has moved to Stage 3 since 2003. The news comes on the heels of the province’s announcement that the South Coast and the Fraser Valley are in Level 4 drought conditions. According to Metro Vancouver’s website, reservoir levels are at 69 per cent capacity with residents and businesses consuming about 1.6 billion litres of water a day.
Metro Vancouver relies on three reservoir systems to supply the region’s 2.4 million residents with drinking water. The Coquitlam reservoir is supplying residents with almost half of all the water being consumed, while the Capilano and Seymour supply the rest. “Unless we change the amount we’re consuming, that’s a trajectory we just can’t go down,� Metro board chair Greg Moore said. Stage 2 cut daily water consumption from 1.6 billion litres per day
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Dawn Alexander of Pitt Meadows was the big winner at the fifth annual Rotary Duck Race Sunday. Alexander’s $10 ticket turned into a $22,000 Dodge Dart thanks to Maple Ridge Chrysler after her rubber duck was the first to cross the finish line Sunday on the Alouette River. Initial figures have the Rotary raising more than $57,000 for local youth organizations. In its five-year history, the Rotary Duck Race has raised more than $400,000. This year’s initial totals are down from 2014, where the event raised more than $83,000. Race organizer Bob Shantz said the warm weather, sunshine, and entertainment made a great day. He said none of it is possible without everyone who donated their time. “A great big thank you to the numerous volunteers, both with rotary and friends of rotary,” said Shantz. Dawn Fritz of Maple Ridge won the $2,000 cash prize, while Chris Cannell took home the $1,000 furniture package from Fuller Watson. Bernice Pierce has a $1,000 to spend at Mark’s Work Wearhouse while Shana McPherson won the show tickets to the River Rock and dinner at Chances Maple Ridge. Carla Glasgow will be hitting the links at Meadows Gardens with two rounds of golf for four while Zachary Wachowicz won then 40inch flat-screen TV from Haney Sewing and Sound.
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Jhammi-Leigh Gunnarsen and Breanna Mathewson were the first two ducks down the river for the Rotary Duck Race on Sunday afternoon.
Pitt Meadows, Ridge clamping down Drought from Front
Pitt Meadows bylaw enforcement officer Lesley Elchuk said they’ve been busy patrolling the city letting residents know the new restrictions. “We were out there this morning telling people of the new regulations in place,“ said Elchuk. “Everyone we talk to has no problems with the ban. They understand what’s going on.” To date, Pitt Meadows has handed out five fines for $200 each and an estimated 90 warnings. Elchuk said anyone who already has received a warning will now face a $500 fine if they are caught skirting the regulations now that Metro Vancouver has gone to Stage 3. She said the goal at this point is
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education, but fines will be handed out if need be. “Once we explain and talk to them about the situation, they understand and have been very cooperative,” said Elchuk. While there is some rain in the forecast for this week, it’s not expected to make much of a dent in the over picture. Environment Canada’s long range forecast for the region is calling for sun and warm temperatures returning starting early next week. The City of Maple Ridge posted on their Facebook page that the city will be out ramping up their enforcement and are asking people to call in if they see people ignoring the ban. The fine in Maple Ridge is
$750. Social media vigilantes have taken to drought shaming violators online, often using the tag “#grasshole.” The sprinkling ban covers not just residential and commercial lawns but all parks, cemeteries and boulevards. There are no longer exemptions for watering of newly seeded lawns or on ones treated with nematodes to fight chafer beetle infestations. Sports fields and school yards can still be watered at minimal levels to keep them playable. Golf courses can still water greens and tee areas, but the move to stage 3 means fairways can no longer be watered and will be allowed to go brown. Residents can still water shrubs,
trees, vegetables and flower gardens using hand held hoses, but only if they have a spring-loaded shutoff nozzle. Watering cans and drip irrigation systems are still allowed, but there’s no watering of gardens or planters using sprinklers or soaker hoses. Hosing off vehicles and surfaces and all forms of pressure washing are also banned, except for health and safety purposes, as well as commercial pressure washing to prepare a surface for painting or sealing. That means all outdoor car and boat washing is now banned except for cleaning windows, lights and licence plates for safety. Stage 3 restrictions are expected to remain in place until Sept. 30.
Investigations are on going over two fatal police shootings: one Thursday night in Dawson Creek, followed by another early Saturday in Surrey. In between, a Maple Ridge teen was tasered and arrested. Ridge Meadows RCMP were called at about 6:45 p.m. Friday, after a teen threatened to harm himself, and fled from his home. He was quickly located in a creek area, in the 20800-block of 123rd Avenue. Police say he was holding a large knife, and indicated he intended to harm himself. “This was a very serious and tense situation. Police used their training and crisis-intervention skills to diffuse the situation,” said Sgt. Brenda Gresiuk. “The conducted energy weapon, which is known as a taser, was used by a trained police officer, and the youth was safely apprehended.” RCMP civilian spokesman Dan Herbranson agreed the teen had put himself in a situation where police might consider the use of firearms, because they have to ensure the safety of officers and members of the public. If the Maple Ridge teen was complying with the officers’ orders, they would not have deployed the taser, he added. The distraught youth was laying on the ground when the police used the taser. “The less lethal intervention option used was very effective in resolving this incident,” said Gresiuk in a release. “This is the best outcome police could ask for, as the youth is now getting the help he needs and no one was injured.” The other shootings are under investigation, but according to media reports the victim in Dawson Creek was seen by a witness to be refusing to throw away a knife.
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space empty since the spring. “This is great news for downtown Maple Ridge and we are glad to see this project move forward,” Mayor Nicole Read said in a release. “It’s critical to have a strong anchor tenant in the mall, and a retailer who will draw shoppers who have been leaving town to get the things they need for their growing families. “We all look forward to the ribbon-cutting ceremony.” The renovations include changing from Target’s red-and-beige outside colour scheme to Walmart’s blue and white. Walmart logos will also go up while the spherical Target bol-
lards will also go. The loading bay will also get a concrete instead of an asphalt surface and a grease collecter will be installed in the sewer drain. But the changes involved are to the facade only, says a staff report. No changes are planned to the existing form and character of the building. The west end of the mall underwent extensive expansion previously in preparation for Target’s opening in November 2013. “The new tenant will attract business into the civic core and help promote activity within the downtown,” staff say in their report. The advisory design panel which reviewed
the application suggested that weather protection be added over the west doors and that landscape islands be added where shopping carts used to be stored. More plants could be added so that all landscape islands are covered in vegetation, the panel suggested. Chris Sherry, with Narland which owns the mall, said council has been proactive. “Maple Ridge has been very supportive of our efforts to market this property and ensure that we can move forward with great efficiency to open this new Walmart location.” The development proposal calls for an opening in late 2015 or early 2016.
Maple Ridge has new economic development manager: mayor One task is to bring more industry, and well-paying jobs Maple Ridge has a new economic development manager, the city announced Thursday. Lino Siracusa starts the job in September, after previously working at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Before CMHC, Lino was the economic development manager for the City of Richmond.
During his employment there, the city consistently attracted more jobs than the regional average, said a release from the City of Siracusa Maple Ridge. “There’s enormous potential for expansion in our retail, service and industrial sectors and the added benefit is that Maple Ridge has a diverse and skilled workforce who are anxious to work close
to home,” said Mayor Nicole Read. Siracusa brings experience in economic development, real estate and property management, finance and place making to Maple Ridge, said Frances King, director of human resources. “He brings a tremendous wealth of experience to our community and we are looking forward to his energy and
passion as we execute our council’s vision around economic development.” Siracusa holds an MBA and BA in urban economic geography. He is a director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce Western Canada. He replaces Sandy Blue who was fired last February. Blue is now an Abbotsford city councillor. As Maple Ridge’s manager of strategic economic initiatives, Blue made $107,676 in 2013.
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He checked Thursday with Minister Responsible for Housing Rich Coleman to ensure he could make the statement. “The province is committed to covering the operating costs of this facility,” Dalton said. Finding a spot where residents of the Cliff Avenue camp can go and which neighbours will accept needs input from the commu- Speirs nity. “It needs to work for everybody.” Read said previously that B.C. Housing was willing to help while Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MP Doug Bing said the B.C. Housing also would help fund a second supportive housing project such as Alouette Heights. According to Coleman, the province will pay the operating costs if the city provides a suitable building. “The province is prepared to fund a temporary shelter provided by the city for several months, while working to find permanent housing for those who need it,” Coleman said by e-mail. Coun. Craig Speirs said the city, within a month, should be able to find a building that it
can lease. It has to be located near social services but not close to a residential area. The shelter may require capacity to house 100 people in basic accommodation, which may involve cubicle type residences. “It’s not going to be a deluxe situation.” And he expects the shelter to be operating only for six months to allow people to find market housing. “We have our eyes on a couple places but nothing firm yet.” And no other residential area can be affected. “Any solution we come up with can’t involve a substantial residential neighbourhood. “I don’t think it’s a scary proposal. I think it will be well managed.” The focus is on getting people into market housing. B.C. Housing has said it will provide as many rental supplements as needed, he added. “People can’t expect to live on the street or camp on public property. It’s just not on for the long term.” Read said a temporary shelter is a key part to ending the Cliff Avenue camp and praised the homeowners and business owners who live there for their patience. “We have reached an important milestone in ending the Cliff Avenue camp.”
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ord that Walmart is moving to downtown Maple Ridge could be met with groans from many, quick to criticize the big-box business on a variety of issues. From another perspective, the arrival of the retail giant is a victory for the downtown. Just a few years ago, the retailer could have been among those opening in a new mall in Albion flats, near the arena complex on 105th Avenue. Previous councils had tried desperately to develop Albion flats and it was only after a new council was elected in November that a possible land swap with the city and a developer was abandoned. It was a fortunate turn of events that’s now a win-win for all. Target’s departure this year left vacant a bright, retail space in one of the main malls in the downtown. With Albion flats no longer an option, Walmart opted for the no-brainer – a state-ofthe-art space in a downtown that’s benefited from intensive municipal effort for the last decade. Planners and politicians, often contradictorily so, have pushed the creation of a vibrant, urban downtown Maple Ridge and spent millions doing so in the belief that high-population density development works better for all by creating healthier places and lower taxes. For now, the costlier option of more traffic, wider roads and pricey infrastructure in Albion is off the table. Growth in that area will happen, but in a more rational way, simultaneously with the arrival of new sports facilities and more industry. Walmart’s arrival downtown, and the draw that promises, bolsters the dream of a ‘happening place’, as city planning has long championed. Welcome Walmart, your arrival has been long awaited. – The News
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Nestle protest doesn’t hold water VICTORIA – Have you noticed the latest degradation of standards on TV news? In addition to sensational depictions of crime, accidents and celebrities, the lineup now incorporates any nonsense that is momentarily “viral” B.C. Views on the Internet. So it was with an on- Tom Fletcher line petition singling out Swiss food corporation Nestlé, which operates a water bottling plant near Hope. It’s the largest in B.C., one of many that bottle the province’s water and sell it back to a gullible public. This petition is courtesy of SumOfUs, one of those self-appointed environmental watchdogs that seem to pop up like mushrooms overnight. “Fighting for people over profits,” they claim, pitching for donations. The story has what U.S. comedian Stephen Colbert calls “truthiness.” That’s when something is false, but it “feels” true. “Nestlé is about to suck B.C. dry – for $2.25 per million litres to be exact,” says the SumOfUs headline. Using her keen sense of what’s superficially popular, Premier Christy Clark instantly called for a review of these low rates for selling the people’s water. It then fell to Environment Minister Mary Polak to explain what’s really going on. “People keep saying there’s a deal with
“… to ‘sell’ water … would make it a commodity … and allow the U.S. to press for equal access to Canadian water.’ Nestlé,” Polak told reporters. “There isn’t. They pay the same as any other industrial user, in fact the highest industrial rate, and it goes for anything from hydraulic fracturing to bottled water, those involved in mining for example, any of those heavy industrial uses.” And why is that rate so low? It’s because the province takes great pains not to “sell” water, which would make it a commodity under trade agreements, like oil or minerals. That would surrender provincial control, and allow the U.S. to press for equal access to Canadian water. “You’re buying the right to use the water,” Polak said. “I know it sounds crazy to the public, but we call it a rental – a water rental. There’s a reason we use that language, because we are very careful to avoid any suggestion that by paying this amount, you therefore own that water. “That reserves for us the right at any time, for a compelling public need, to say stop. It doesn’t matter if you have a licence.” As for the brazenly false claim that Nestlé is sucking B.C. dry, I’m indebted to a real environmental professional
named Blair King for explaining this. (His blog, achemistinlangley.blogspot.ca, offers useful technical explanations of issues in the news, many of which contradict socalled environmentalists.) King notes that the bottling plant uses less than one per cent of the flow through Kawkawa Lake: “If Nestlé stopped operating (and put its 75 employees out of work and stopped paying municipal taxes) would there be more water for the rest of us?” he writes. “Absolutely not. Kawkawa Lake drains its excess water into the Fraser River, which drains into the Strait of Georgia. Neither the Fraser River at Hope nor the Strait of Georgia is particularly short of water, even in the driest of years.” Clark made one useful contribution, when asked about this urgent non-issue by those seeking to further sensationalize the current drought and forest fires. She correctly noted that most B.C. residents have access to the best tap water in the world, and have no need for bottled water. Nestlé, Perrier, Coke, Pepsi and other companies have done a fantastic job of convincing people that their drinking water has to be delivered in bottles from some mythical pure source. Here’s a tip, Nestlé critics: Fill a jug with water and stick it in the fridge. Fight the corporations. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Editor, The News: Today I gathered my kids on a normal Monday afternoon to take them to skate and puck at our local ice rink. Driving along the Haney Bypass I was appalled at the size of the Cliff Avenue camp (not a protest as some would like to spin it). The sheer number of druggies and junkies wandering aimless around is astounding. I dropped off my kids at Planet Ice and then went up to 228th Street A&W to grab a quick snack. Went through the drive-thru to pay and noticed a disheveled man standing by the front entrance asking people for change. Now, I’m all for helping the needy and I do contribute a lot to my community but this was a turning point for me. I’ve lived here most of my 40 years and I remember riding my bike around the downtown with no worries about being accosted, bothered or even having my bike stolen while I went to the mall. Now it’s totally different. The downtown is a mish-mash of rundown buildings and thrift stores, consignment stores, and let’s not forget the half dozen cheque-cashing stores. I sat and pondered what our town has to offer and it’s quite depressing. I thought about basics. Like socks and
Re: Pitt scrutinizes expenditures (The News, July 17). Don MacLean · Works at Retired (former Pitt Meadows mayor) Every penny spent at city hall must be for a budgeted item. As a tax paying citizen I have two concerns. If Council is delving into minutiae such as this they are losing track of focusing on the big picture. Secondly, they are doing staff’s job. Pitt Meadows has a lean and efficient staff who are trained to get the best bang for your buck. If Council does not trust them to do that then the Mayor should sit down with the Chief Administrative Officer to discuss Council’s concerns. I have absolutely no problem with releasing all 23 pages to the public as part of their annual SOFI. There is probably another 5-10,000 pages of supporting documents for those 1,000 items. Councillor Elkerton is out of line to ask for information on Maple Ridge’s contract with their CUPE employees. We contract with Maple Ridge to provide parks and leisure services for our citizens. Again , Parks & L.S presents both Councils with budget figures each year prior to Council formulating the final budget. We have three members of Council who have input into the Parks budget. For a Councillor to ask for salary figures of another municipality’s employees is beyond the pale.
We need public housing Re: Province will pay for shelter (Mapleridgenews.com, July 17). Phil Gray A temporary shelter is a temporary solution. When will our government commit to building public housing for those in need?
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enjoy. Going down the Allouette River on a tube is a childhood rite of passage and to have druggies hanging out and shooting up is not what I envisioned this town to be when I grew up and started raising a family here. Our taxes see no end from increases every year and what we get in return has diminished every year. We build residential projects next to schools with no ability to teach those children at said school. A family moves in next to Albion elementary only to be told the school they see out their front porch is not in their catchment. And oh, by the way, you have to drive your kids across town for school since we don’t have bus service any more. All this due to our city’s poor planning. But your taxes will increase irregardless … Is it just me or is there a serious flaw with this? I love this town but this town is increasing failing all of us. It’s time for you, Mayor Nicole Read, to take action. It’s time something is given back to the community from our city and it should go to the taxpayers who live in the community. Paul Gurm Maple Ridge
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A resurrected Pitt Meadows Blueberry Festival is part of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest celebrations this weekend at the Albion Fairgrounds. Harking back to the 1950s blueberry festivals, there will be pie-eating contests and cook-offs, judging of the best-decorated bonnets, bikes, walkers and strollers. The Blueberry Festival committee has been meeting since the early winter, brainstorming for how to bring back this old blueberry tradition and were lucky to have Country Fest organizer Lorraine Bates help out
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ife as a working musician has not been paved with riches for Maple Ridge’s Bruce Coughlan. After nearly four decades on the road and in the studio, Coughlan is faced with the same pressures most working families face. With mounting bills in an economy that can hardly be described as robust, the folk singer said he’s being paid the same wage today as he was when he was playing in the 1980s. But despite the obstacles, Coughlan wouldn’t have it any other way. Music doesn’t just put bread on his table, the chords he plays also feed his soul. He said in the last two years he has spent his time playing music for clients at Arcus Community Resources, who specialize in helping people who have intellectual challenges, high medical needs and severe physical challenges. He said his time there has been an enlightening experience on the importance of music in a community.
“The sheer power that music has to heal, to bring joy to people whose lives are far from joyful, is quite moving,” said Coughlan. “When you can see people come out of what is a real dark place and come alive to the sound of a familiar tune is a very powerful thing.” He said the new perspective has helped him in his career, especially considering the state of today’s music industry. He said he feels music has been, at least in the younger generation, demystified. “It’s not the same animal it used to be. It’s not the same community builder that it once was.” He believes the role music plays in communities has been devalued because people are too distracted. “I think culturally, for thousands of years, human beings have gathered around the storytellers and musicians, and that’s given us a sense of community.” The proliferation of TVs on every wall and hand-held devices have eroded the act of being present in the moment, an essential component of live music. “When I was first going out to pubs, there was no TVs on the walls. See Music, 14
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gigs, he also keeps busy with his work with Tiller’s Folly, which just released its ninth CD, Stirring Up Ghosts. Joined by bassist Laurence Knight and fiddler Nolan Murray, Tiller’s Folly latest work is a double CD featuring 24 original songs that Coughlan’s described as tribute to Canadian history, a “finger pointing to the past.” The critics agree. The album was nominated by the Western Canadian Music Association for folk album of the year. Coughlan’s busy summer continues as he tours Scotland over the next two weeks, playing festivals with fiddler Nolan Murray under the banner of the Whisky Minstrels as well as being joined by bassist Laurence Knight and performing as Tiller’s Folly. For Coughlan, life as a musician may not be paved with gold, but it more than satisfies his soul. “I wouldn’t want it any other way.”
What’s on • Memorial Peace Park will be the canvas for the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association’s second in a series of Artist’s in the Park on Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is held in conjunction with the Haney Farmers Market and features live demonstrations and works from a wide range of local artists.
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“The band would play, people would dance, make requests, and when the show was over fans would walk away at the end of the night feeling like they were a part of something a little bigger than themselves. That’s a feeling of community, that’s a feeling of being a part of something bigger.” He said everybody’s staring at a little screen in their hand and they’re missing a lot of what’s going on around them. “People have lost the art of conversation. Young kids today, they text each other across the table. Before we had hand-held devices, guitars and drums were hand-held devices and forms of expression.” Despite the lost art of communication, Coughlan said he still enjoys every day he can play, no matter the size of the crowd. While Coughlan is busy playing solo
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Rage girls jumping for joy Host team wins B.C. U-14 B championship By Neil Corbett sports@mapleridgenews.com
The Ridge Meadows Rage ’01 won their first tournament of the season over the weekend, and it gave them a provincial championship. Ridge Meadows Minor Softball hosted the Under-14 B provincial championships, and the local girls
thrived on home cooking. They had won bronze in South Surrey, silver at their own May Madness tourney and silver again at the Kelowna tournament, but over the weekend it all came together. “Our bats were unbelievable,” said coach Dawn Hartford. “It just happened this weekend – everybody hit.” That led to eight straight wins including a 15-0 opener against the Nanaimo Diamonds to get it all started. The pitching was also incredible.
Kalen Celuliak pitched a no-hitter against the Prince George Thunderbirds – they were mercied 22-0 after three innings. She also pitched the gold medal game – a 7-1 win over the Richmond Islanders. Sammi Markovich also pitched a shutout against the Diamonds, and shut down the Islanders in a 3-0 semi-final win. That clinched her team a berth in the championship game, and because they lost, Richmond was forced to play three more games to earn their way to the final.
The outfielders had to cope with a blazing sun, but Zoe Zeballos reeled in everything that was catchable out in centre field, and had a circus catch in the gold game. Alyssa Cable also had some amazing defensive plays in right. Jessie Kielan hit a home run in the Kelowna game, and had consistent at bats all tourney. On the infield, Jaedyn Dionne had a quick glove at first base. Shortstop Emily Nalleweg was swinging a hot bat all weekend. See Rage,16
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Maple Ridge’s Tyler O’Neill (13) was at the plate when Peter Orr scored all the way from first in a wild finish to the Pan Am gold medal game.
Maple Ridge’s Tyler O’Neill was up to bat in the gold medal game, when the bizarre plays unfolded that led to team Canada beating Team USA in extra innings at the Pan American Games in Toronto. A wild pickoff throw to first base, followed by a second errant throw to third base on the play, allowed baserunner Peter Orr to score all the way from first base on two errors. Canada won 7-6 in what Canada’s manager Ernie Whitt described as a “crazy, crazy finish.” O’Neill never got the chance to play hero on Sunday in extra innings, but
the youngest member of team Canada – having just turned 20 on June 22 – certainly had his moments. His three-run homer gave Canada a 3-1 win over Cuba. He played left field and batted in the middle of the order, from third to fifth. Over eight games, he hit just .188, going six-for-32 at the plate, but three of his hits were homers, which tied for the Team Canada lead. He also had six RBI, five runs scored and a pair of steals. The Seattle Mariners prospect will now return to his professional career. This year with the Bakersfield Blaze in the California League (Single A Advanced) he is hitting .238 with 16 home runs and 45 RBI in 256 at bats. He has also stolen 10 bases. His homer total is tied for fifth in the league.
Junior football has been a stepping stone for many a young prospect, and that’s the route being taken by Pitt Meadows star receiver Ryan Beaubien. The Valley Huskers of Chilliwack have announced that Beaubien will play a key role w i t h their te am t h i s year. Or with his versatility it will be Beaubien roles. He will not only be playing safety but will also be the starting kicker and a key contributor in the returning game. Beaubien was a key player for the Pitt Meadows Marauders High School football program.
Playing lacrosse on scholarship Pitt Meadows field lacross star Ciara Curran will be playing for Mount Olive, North Carolina this year. Curran is from Pitt Meadows and is a graduate of Pitt Meadows Secondary School. She was a two-time gold medal winner with Team BC and was selected to the Top 60 for Team Canada. Off the field, Curran was named her school’s top senior psychology student.
Burrards lose to last-place Timbermen The Maple Ridge Burrards’ playoff hopes took a hit on Sunday, when they lost 9-8 to the last-place Nanaimo Timbermen on the Island. With the loss the Burrards drop to 7-8 on the season, and into fourth place in the Western Lacrosse Association standings. Ben McIntosh was the game’s second star with three goals, and Dan Taylor led the scoring with a goal and three assists for four points.
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She and second baseman Sydney McCrea cleaned up anything hit in the middle infield. Erin Murphy sparked the offence all tourney, and played great defensively at third base. Catcher Maddie Hartford had some hard hits, including a two RBI liner in the final that broke open what was a close game up to then. Catcher Nicole Lutz was great behind the plate in the gold game. “It’s taken months to get here. The biggest thing was their confidence,” said coach Hartford. The core of the team has been together for about four season, and two years ago they finished in fifth place at the provincials in Sicamous. She and assistants Rob Hartford, Todd Kielan and John Markovich emphasized that the girls should have fun, and enjoy their moment. “They really like each other and cheer each other on. There’s no divas,” said Hartford. “They have so much heart and soul, and they never give up.”
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were married July 23, 1955 Art and Iona started their journey of love through introduction from family & friends. They first resided in Port Alberni, BC where their first child, a daughter, Debbie was born. They then moved to Port Hammond, BC where their second child, another daughter, Amanda was born. Soon after moving to Haney where their third child, yet another daughter, Cyndi was born and have resided in Maple Ridge from then on, now living at Pioneer Village enjoying retirement with great new friends. GG and Pa, as they are now referred to as by family, have been blessed that they are surrounded by their entire family, all children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren living in Maple Ridge, Mission, and Langley. The entire family has been brought up with such great family values that carry such wonderful memories over the years that no one has ever ventured far from home for any length of time, for that mom and dad we all thank you.
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Herb passed away peacefully at Maple Ridge Seniors Village. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Agnes, daughters Connie (Phil) and Karen (Mike), grandchildren Tara, Kyle, Alison and Jenna, brothers Alfred (Rita) and Paul (Luise), sister-in-law Christa and their respective families. Predeceased by his brother Erwin. Herb was born in Strassburg by the Black Sea and came to Canada at age 21, followed by his two brothers. He was a welder by trade but in
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Container Services Van-Kam Freightways Ltd has envisioned and strived for transportation excellence since 1947. Our successful and long standing relationship with our customers and our status as a major transporter enables us to continue expansion and to provide an infrastructure that ensures a punctual and dependable service capability. This position will be focused on container drayage and off-dock container services: Building our port business both for inbound and outbound overseas clients as well as our domestic clients for this service. Our diverse network within Western Canada allows the successful individual many pools to draw from to be able to successfully present our “Value Proposition”. This individual will project a confident and professional image for Van-Kam. Applicants should have previous sales experience which demonstrates an ability to ‘grow the business’ and to seek creative solutions to transportation issues. The successful individual will develop and implement new business strategies that capture revenue, aiding in the growth and profitability of the drayage market. We are seeking an individual with knowledge and experience in the transportation industry, in particular, the overseas container business these individuals will be given preference. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and have above average organizational, customer service and negotiation skills. In addition, you will have an excellent command of the English language (oral and written), be a self-disciplined team player, the ability to travel within the region, be goal oriented and have at least intermediate excel skills. Please submit your application package to:
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This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual looking to enhance their skill set. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to an existing client list, prospect new business as well as provide administrative and computer support to the Advertising and Ad Control departments, in one of the Fraser Valley’s growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, is highly motivated and has the ability to multi-task, along with strong organizational and communication skills. You will also be proficient in Mac, Excel and Word programs along with strong typing skills. The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. Please send your resume and cover letter to: Lisa Prophet, Advertising Manager The News 22611 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge V2X 3K1 Email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com
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.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
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Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure Washing, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping. Call Matt 604-465-5566
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
M.T. GUTTERS
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
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From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.
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NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured
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MISC SERVICES
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Please apply by email: rsandve@haidaforest.com or fax to 604-437-7222
Junior Advertising Consultant The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News, one of Canada’s leading and award winning community newspapers has an opening for a Junior Advertising Consultant.
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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2men fr $45. SENIOR DISCOUNT.Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576
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Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369
329 PAINTING & DECORATING NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069
Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING *Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing
~ Free Estimates ~ 604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
PETS 477
REAL ESTATE
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625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
Pay-Less Pro Painting
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
752
PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground floor commercial space. Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
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VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE
Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
Any Age - Abbotsford, Ruskin 55+ Abby, Ruskin, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
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For Sale By Owner $466,500 See PropertyGuys.com #149196 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath, almost 3,000 s.f. $1100 Mortgage Helper. New Roof, Kitchen & Bath. Agents Compensated. 604-820-3226 Open House Sat-Sun 1-4 pm 7932 Stewart St, Mission
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
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4 Purebred blue males. 1st shots, tails / d c removed. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1250. 604-308-5665
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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DELUXE SOFA BED 7” mattress, grey floral design, used only 3 or 4 times. FREE. Call 604-460-1557.
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PRESSURE WASHING
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
ALL Natural, No Spray, Blueberries. U-Pick/We pick. Tanoa Farms, Pitt Meadows. 604-897-6303/ 460-6408
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries Pitted & Frozen July 15, 19 & 25 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 2017 - 272nd Street, Aldergrove Place Your Order: 604-856-5844
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
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1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Chuck 604-830-1960
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Impeccably Clean!
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Pitt Meadows
CLOSING OUT SALE New Italian clothes under $19 A lot of household ~ $1 to $15
Friday,Saturday,Sunday 11am to 6 pm #10-12350 Harris Road last unit in the bldg facing the west Coast express train station
OFFICE/RETAIL
Ref’s & Credit check req’d
1 & 2 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.
Sorry No Pets CRIME FREE BUILDING MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrms available $840/mo & $940/mo
Great Location
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water New SRI *1296 s/f Double wides fr $85,488. *New SRI 14’ wides fr $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes from $1900. www.glenbrookhomes.net
MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES. NEW & USED Call Chuck at 604-830-1960 ~ your local SRI dealer ~
MARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITAR OM21 Special. $2400. firm. Mint condition. Call (604)614-5104
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STEEL BUILDINGS...”OUR BIG 35TH ANNIVERSARY SALE” 20X20 $4500. 25X24 $5198. 30X30 $7449. 32X36 $8427. 40X46 $12140. One end Wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca.
HUGE 81 Home Garage Sale in Gated Community. July 25 & 26 9-3. 19639 Meadow Gardens Way, PM. Don’t Miss the Garage Sale of the Summer!
Derek Manor
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.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
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FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.
Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty
604-463-3000
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ROOMS FOR RENT
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Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or
750
Wanted: DOBIE PUP
PLUMBING
FURNITURE, housewares, toys moving everything must go!! 20803 Camwood Ave, Maple Ridge. July 25 and 26 9am to 4pm.
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Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space
Call 604-464-7548
Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 & 2 bdrm. Available $810/mo. No Pets
with medium energy 604-498-5191
778-628-7590
----- PRESSURE WASHING ----Licensed & Insured - Houses Start at $150 - Call Anthony 778*228*6302 (qualityonly.ca)
OFFICE/RETAIL
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FREE ESTIMATES
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P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise. Great View! Avail Aug 1st: *1 Bd +den $1175.
PB Cane Corso’s. Very Loving & Sweet raised by family as family. Ready to Go $1500. 604-802-8480
WCB Covered
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES BC
TREE SERVICES
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Two storey basement home w/ great room concept & deluxe open kitchen. Views of the valley, 3 bay garage off lane, games room & 3 large bdrms on top floor. Offered at $564,900,
RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty 604-467-8881
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HOUSES FOR SALE
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
2 coats any colour
AAA DN Painting
Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)
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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
2000 VW PASSAT for parts, runs, needs transmission, $1,000. obo. Call 604-302-3281.
APARTMENT/CONDO
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TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION
RENTALS 706
RENTALS
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OFFICE/RETAIL
and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
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OFFICE/RETAIL
OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor. One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.
Contact Jim at 604-476-2720
SUITES, LOWER
BRIGHT above ground 1 bdrm suite in a quiet neighbourhood. Gas F/P, 5 appls, and a large deck. Near 240th. Rent includes cable. Avail immediately. $800/mo + 1/3 utilities. N/S, N/P. Call 778-866-5886.
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times has an opening for a Multi Media Sales position. By joining an award winning community newspaper serving Langley and Aldergrove, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Langley Times will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. The ideal candidate will have to be a strong communicator, well organized, self-motivated, determined and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Your customer service will be second to none. You will be experienced in cold call selling, creative marketing planning and experienced with online and social media marketing You will also be proficient in Mac, Excel and Word programs. The Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines is a must. Competitive Base Salary, Commission, Cell and Car Allowance. A car and a valid drivers license is required. The Langley Times is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. If you are up to the challenge, please email your resume to: Kelly Myers, Advertising Manager The Langley Times admanager@langleytimes.com
Posting closes on Friday, July 31, 2015
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