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Thursday, November 6, 2014 A special Maple Ridge voters guide, starting on…

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John Vanderelst considers himself a “lifer” when it comes to his dedication to the Canadian military. The 64-year-old Maple Ridge resident lost sight in his left eye in a training accident in 2000, and was discharged as a disabled veteran in 2003. Over the past three years, he’s embraced his role as Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 service officer, devoting his time to helping other veterans receive any support that’s available to them. “Generally, I try to advocate for the veteran,” said Vanderelst. “If there’s any questions regarding, ‘Am I entitled to this or that,’ I try to steer them in the right directions in terms of such things as veteran affairs and the food bank. I’ve got quite a number of contact numbers [in terms of] hearing aids, and dental work.” Vanderelst pointed out that today’s veteran is broken into two categories. “So we’ll call them the ‘modern day’ veterans – they basically go from 1947 to the present – and then you have ‘traditional’ veterans and that is anyone prior to 1947 plus anyone who has served in Korea,” Vanderelst explained. According to the legion, branch service officers “assist Veterans by identifying those with un-met health needs and possible benefits from VAC [Veteran Affairs Canada] and then by making appropriate referrals to Command

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Maple Ridge resident John Vanderelst, 64, is a Branch 88 service officer. Meanwhile, (inset) this photo of John Vanderelst was taken during his years with the Canadian military. Service Officers.” Personally, by the time he left the service, Vanderelst had achieved the rank of Warrant Officer. “I loved the service,” he

said. Born in 1950, the year the Korean War began, Vanderelst served for close to 32 years in the regular force, which required him to travel to places such as the Middle East and Germany, and prior to that seven years with cadets and reserves. “I did peacekeeping, so I saw the effects of conflict,” Vanderelst said. In 1975, Vanderelst served as a United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF II) Peacekeeper to supervise the ceasefire between Egyptian and Israeli forces at the end of Yom Kippur War or October War.

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The Yom Kippur War involved Egypt and Syria against Israel from Oct. 6 to 25, 1973. “At the time I was working as a combat storesman,” Vanderelst said. “We looked after the issuing of the weapons and generally ordering supplies. It wasn’t the most exciting job but it was something I did in relation with the allaround picture.” He also holds fond memories of the Summer Olympic Games in Montreal in 1976. There was a heightened sense of uneasiness in the wake of the tragedy four years earlier. At the ’72 Olympics in Munich, 11 Israeli Olympic team members were taken hostage and subsequently killed by terrorists from the group known as Black September. “I was more in a security role and if you know anything about the 1972 Olympics where the Israeli athletes were killed…,” Vanderelst shared. Online, all the time...

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More Remembrance Day coverage, see page A12-13 Of the success of keeping those involved in the Montreal Games safe, Vanderelst said, “I think there was a sense of accomplishment because I was a section commander at the time and I think we were very proactive in ensuring that no terrorism happened at that time. It’s a proud moment because we didn’t have any significant incidences in Montreal.” Looking ahead to the Nov. 11 Remembrance Day ceremony, Vanderelst said “I would hope that every day is Remembrance Day.” “It’s a time to reflect on what has happened in respect to those who have given their lives or sacrificed, and a time to think about, how did it all start and have we accomplished anything, to try to make sure that it never does happen again,” Vanderelst added.

When a homeless camp is spotted and reported, the RCMP is expected to dismantle it. When a homeless addict is high in public, passed out on the street or causing a scene by screaming for no reason or kicking and punching the air, Mounties are expected to haul the person away. While many think the number of problematic homeless people has increased in Maple Ridge, Ridge Meadows RCMP Cpl. Alanna Dunlop said it’s a handful of people who cause a large number of calls to police. She cited Surrey’s RCMP detachment where eight mental health patients were the cause of 1,500 calls to the police in four years, from 2008 to 2012.

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17. Do you think business property taxes are too low?

18. Should property taxes be increased to support better transit service?

19. Should West Coast Express be replaced with all-day express buses, with limited stops to downtown Vancouver?

20. Should there be a limit to the number of consecutive terms a mayor/councillor can serve?

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How the questions were presented to candidates: Each candidate for the Nov. 15 municipal election has been provided with 20 questions, along with the following instructions. Please read them carefully, before you start to fill this out: To help voters make their choices on election day, The Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows TIMES is asking local candidates a series of questions on issues of importance. Each question MUST be answered: yes (Y), no (N), or Don’t Know (D), except – of course – questions 1 to 3, which you will see are asking for other specific responses. Any questions not answered as indicated will be left blank when we publish the results of this survey. In addition, candidates may expand on any or all of our questions with answers of up to 100 words per question. However, due to space limitations, only one of the answers will be included in the TIMES print edition (all expanded answers will be published online at www.mrtimes.com). You must indicate clearly which expanded answer you want to see published in print (and please indicate a second choice, in case we have space to print more than one). We may edit responses for length and/or clarity.

• The expanded answer from each participating council and mayoralty candidate starts on page A22

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Ernie Daykin

Downtown 61 60

N N

Michael Morden West Maple Ridge 28 all

N Y

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Graham Mowatt West Maple Ridge 53 10

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Nicole Read

Silver Valley 8

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Dean Barbour

North Albion 40+

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Cottonwood 15 all

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Sara Dawn Beckett

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Corisa Bell

16. Should municipalities, if it was possible, be able to add an extra percentage to the provincial sales tax – as a new source of municipal revenue?

13. Should council have municipal garbage pickup?

14. Maple Ridge is growing, does City hall need to hire more staff?

12. Should Maple Ridge create its own municipal police force?

11. Does Maple Ridge need more RCMP members?

7. Should council give up on aspirations to redevelop the Albion Flats and focus efforts elsewhere?

10. Is the homeless issue in Maple Ridge being adequately addressed?

6. Should the Albion Flats be developed for shopping?

9. Should Maple Ridge direct developers to focus on developing and densifying the three largest neighbourhoods, in an effort to curb urban sprawl?

5. Is Maple Ridge growing at the right pace?

8. Should considerable incentives be offered to lure more and new industry to Maple Ridge?

4. Is enough effort being made to preserve farmland?

2. How many years have you lived in Maple Ridge?

3. How many Maple Ridge council meetings have you attended in the past year?

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Douglas Blamey Kristina Brown

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Kiersten Duncan Al Hogarth

Thornhill 14

Central Maple Ridge 62 all

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Richards keeps on swinging, sharing his talent and passion for music. A classic entertainer, in between sets, expect Richards to share short stories and excerpts connected to his life and love of music. Tickets for Dal Richards and his orchestra are on sale through The Act at 604476-2787 or www.theactmapleridge.org and are $32 for adults, $28 for seniors, and $15 for students.

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It can be hard to imagine someone in their mid-90s keeping the beat and making magic, but Dal Richards is. Richards, 97, and the Dal Richards Orchestra will be performing at The ACT for the last time at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Someone at Richards’ age could be caught up in looking back, reliving the good old days. Instead, this musician is going strong, making new memories at each and every performance. Together with his orchestra, the legendary Vancouverite known as the “King of Swing” has been a fixture of the PNE music scene for 65 years and he will put on his last show at The ACT on Remembrance Day. “We are thrilled to have the legendary Dal Richards back again for his ninth and final performance at The ACT,” Neva Broadband, communications coordinator with the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council said. “Thank you Dal for all the great memories.” Bringing big band, jazz, and pop to the local stage, this will be Dal’s ninth turn at The ACT, and his last visit here. It will definitely be a show to see for Dal Richards fans as well as those who enjoy the sounds of classic and pop standards. While others would have retired,

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Team approach will alleviate problems …continued from page A1

It’s no different here. “We do have some clients who create calls in the hundreds,” Dunlop said. “One in particular generated 500 calls.” Most homeless people have some kind of mental illness, and many of them also have addiction problems. While the Mounties’ primary job is policing, they are increasingly falling into the role of de facto social workers. “As first responders, we are regularly called to mental health issues,” Dunlop explained. “Those calls are going up.” Issues stemming from mental health have created the need for specially trained officers such as Constable Cara Thomson, who is a crisis intervention coordinator for the local detachment. She takes an active interest in mostly known people with mental health issues by keeping track of them, connecting them with service providers and even personally taking them to seek treatment. “Basically, I’m dealing with a lot of challenging people who generate the most calls in Maple Ridge,” Thomson said. “The clients vary from the sweet old lady with dementia getting lost everyday, needing to find their home, to the homeless.” Thomson’s work is exhausting but it does produce success. She will immerse herself into learning about a person’s mental history, past, contact family, and provide Crown counsel detailed reports of a person in hopes that by providing enough details, the court will order a person to undergo treatment. She will sometimes spend

hours at the hospital with an individ- dealing with homelessness, addicual, making sure they get the help tions, and the crime that comes from they need. While it is rewarding to it, they can’t make changes alone. see individuals break out of the cycle Since 2012, Vancouver has been of homelessness and addiction, it’s using a team approach in dealing often a work in progress with people with severe as many do relapse. addiction and mental illWhen that happens, more ness. Assertive Community assessment is done to Treatment (ACT) teams find out what caused the made up of nurses, social relapse and further help workers, support workers, the person. Both Dunlop physicians, psychiatrists, and Thomson said such and others have been an approach is needed formed, in partnership with to actually solve Maple Vancouver police and BC Ridge’s social problems Housing. In its first year, as the cycle of arresting the team was credited for Cpl. Alanna Dunlop people, clogging the court reducing emergency hospiRidge Meadows RCMP system, and repeating tal visits by 70 per cent and resolves nothing. criminal justice involve“What we want to have is a proment by 61 per cent, according to a active approach,” Dunlop said. “The provincial government release. last resort is apprehension (arrest).” An ACT team is needed in Maple While the police have a role in Ridge. “There needs to be more funding for mental health and addictions,” For the record Dunlop said. “In the longer term, we need an agency to go beyond what we are doing, to get together and really collaborate.” Everyone is welcome at the In the meantime, Thomson will Salvation Army’s Caring Place continuing helping those she can, on Lougheed Highway and the and the police will continue working Haney Bypass, this according to with the city’s bylaw department to director Darrell Pilgrim. dismantle camps, displacing people This is contrary to a report in like Anita Hauck. The recovering The TIMES [Addicts not welcomed addict is currently living in a tent as into shelter, Nov. 2]. she is unable to find a job or affordThe Caring Place provides a able housing. She had to give up safe, clean, temporary shelter to shared custody of her daughter in those needing it. They also operthe last year because of her current ate a meal program, and offer predicament. other outreach services. Info: • Stay tuned to The TIMES for the next www.caringplace.ca. installment Tuesday

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Stave Falls Artist Group founder Ron Hedrick worked in his studio and made some final preparations to a piece, in advance of this weekend’s show at Meadow Gardens Golf Course. Eric Zimmer/TIMES

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Art show returns to Pitt Stave Falls artists converge on Meadow Gardens this weekend. by Eric Zimmer ezimmer@mrtimes.com

After holding their annual event in Vancouver last year, the Stave Falls Artist Group’s (SFAG) annual show returns home this weekend. The local artist group will present its 9th annual show this weekend, at Meadow Gardens Golf Course in Pitt Meadows. And SFAG founder Ron

Hedrick is looking forward to presenting the group’s work. “It’s always been a lot of fun, and we get a pretty good crowd,” he said This year’s show will feature about 120 different pieces, with no particular theme, said Hedrick. The show kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday evening and includes live musical entertainment from the Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts. The door prize will be a Wayne Bissky original, entitled “View of North Shore and Stanley Park.” The show continues on

Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and everyone is welcome. Admission is complimentary, and pieces will be for sale. A portion of sales from the event will be used to buy art supplies for Alouette Home Starts Youth Programs as well. “Every year we involve local charities and contribute what we can to these organizations,” explained Hendrick. The group always brings in a guest artist to the show, and this year that artist is Amanda Jones.

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Freedom won responsibility Two of the most important days that can happen in a year are happening next week. They’re more important than any other day with any significance attached – more important than Christmas or Hannukah or Diwali or Easter or Ramadan or… any religious holiday, because both days transcend any personal preference for faith. The two days are connected in a much more profound way than that, this year at least, they fall on the same Sunday-to-Saturday line on your typical calendar. Remembrance Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, is about recognizing and honouring the hundreds of thousands of Canadians – and millions more from numerous other nations around the world – who put their lives on the line in defence of individual freedom. Tens of thousands of those Canadians paid the price that so many others with them were willing to wager that the freedom of their country’s children and their children’s children was worth everything. And Saturday, Nov. 15, is Civic Election Day all over B.C. It’s the day that we all get to prove that we appreciate the freedom that has been won for us at such great cost. We’re not going to condescend and suggest that if you don’t vote then you are disrespecting the veterans who risked so much, or that you are dishonouring those who gave up everything except maybe a tip of the hat from us on Remembrance Day each year. The freedom to choose your leaders, whether at the community, provincial, or federal level, is perhaps the most important freedom that we have. And it includes the freedom to decide that you’ll leave that choice to others. When you get down to it, though, that’s a cop-out, isn’t it? Not voting really means you’re not bothering. Freedom, after all, is not just a right, it’s also a responsibility. – B.G.

This Week’s Question Have you bought your Remembrance Day poppy? ■ Your View Last week’s question, results… How do you celebrate Halloween?

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Dean Del Mastro is now the number of occasions, Del Mastro former MP for the Peterborough did not answer the questions put riding. Del Mastro has been out to him in cross-examination. He of the Conservative caucus since frequently obfuscated the evi2013, but he’s hung on in the dence.” House of Commons all through a Inconsistent… avoids questrial over whether he did or did tions… does not answer what not overspend on his 2008 eleche’s asked… Yep, that sounds tion campaign. like a politician. This week, the court decided To become a politician, you that he did. Guilty, was the rulneed a number of traits. It helps ing, on three charges. to be fervently extroverted. by Matthew Claxton Del Mastro announced he Networking madly and knowing a would fight, he would appeal… lot of people personally has never and then decided to jump before he was pushed, hurt. Being highly intelligent or well informed as his own former Conservative colleagues indihas its perks, though it’s not an absolute requirecated they were just fine with an NDP motion ment. Loyalty to a party or party leader can aid calling for Del Mastro’s suspension. a politician. Bullheaded persistence is probably Because politics generates irony the same way the most valuable trait – the successfully elected chainsaws generate sawdust, Del Mastro had politician is often one who has failed more than once been a key defender of his party and its once. integrity in the House. He was the point man for But one of the most important traits is a sense questions on the Robocalls scandal, which saw of personal destiny. You have to believe that you a lot of accusations of shenanigans a few years are righteous and that you can change things. back. He had also been a parliamentary secretary As for myself, I often feel powerless. I feel like to PM Stephen Harper. no one listens or even cares what I have to say, And yet, despite his former high esteem in and that my life is subject to vast forces outside the ranks of Parliament, Del Mastro was caught of my control. Many of us feel like that, I think. exceeding campaign spending limits, failing to Not your typical politician. They are possessed report a personal contribution of $21,000 to his with confidence, and often unwarranted confiown campaign, and of knowingly submitting a dence, in their own abilities to effect change. falsified document. If their cause is just and their methods honest, How was Del Mastro, a professional politician that’s great. But this kind of thinking can lead to for many years, not only foolish enough to try to a sort of crusade mentality. The politician looks break the rules, but stupid enough to think that about and realizes that he or she is opposed on he wouldn’t get caught? all sides by fools and evildoers. They need to I think that his trial judge, Justice Lisa win, darn it, because if they don’t, those other Cameron, may be able to shed some light on this guys will screw everything up! with her comments as she declared him guilty. And then they can compromise themselves, “There are a number of inconsistencies and cheating, lying, breaking the laws. From their improbabilities,” Cameron said of Del Mastro’s point of view, it’s all in service to the greater testimony. good. And because of their sense of destiny, they “At times, the way in which he testified led never seem to know when to quit. me to believe that he is avoiding the truth…On a Dean Del Mastro certainly didn’t.

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Homelessness

Shelter scores, community loses

Dear Editor, Once again we have slapped the puck in the net of the Caring Place for the issues of homeless-

ness [Shelter blamed for demise, Oct. 30, TIMES]. They divert the attention like a good goalie. The fans,

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Dear Editor, Your article describing the “plague” that is homelessness, addictions, and sex work [Shelter blamed for demise, Oct. 30, TIMES] left me disappointed. The article dehumanized people living on the street and compared them to a sickness, which in no way brings attention to the real problem at stake. This is not a problem of someone finding needles on their lawn, it’s one we’ve created within our city that drives marginalized people, people with disabilities, and people with poor mental health to turn to drugs, sex work, and crime. We can’t simply “fix” homelessness, it’s a continuing process that involves the establishments of shelters, community involvement, safe injection sites, and access to medical care (be it for physical or emotional needs). Maddi Goodman, Maple Ridge

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Dear Editor, Are the rich smarter? Look at Whistler. With elections coming, the candidates have decided to place no signs. This allows them to meet the electorate in person. There is also strict enforcement of bylaws: no skateboards and bicycles in the downtown area. Maple Ridge has an overflow of signs, and bicycle paths leading nowhere or filled with cars. Sidewalks are occupied with cyclists. Traffic lights are designed to allow pedestrians to be killed when crossing. The list goes on. No wonder there are so many candidates for few positions. Jan de Zeeuw, Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge taxpayers, know their team sucks and has for years, but the Caring Place doesn’t care about the taxpayers and the mess they have created. They bring in all their homeless warriors from other communities, for they believe all God’s children can play the game in our little hockey town, and just like the pup hockey league, they don’t keep score. The homeless warriors throw their weight around, steal the shirts off others, and run our town into the ground. When does the referee – Maple Ridge council – dish out a penalty? Can’t they hear the fans screaming? No, it’s a one-way game, and they turn a blind eye, for fear of rebellion . As you can see, the Caring Place is playing a very good game and getting much better at stick handling through the fans and the ref, and shooting the puck right down our throats – and guess what, we’re going to take it like the great Canadian kids we are and cheer them on, while they turn this place into their hockey town. I hate to make it out like a game, but it sure seems like one. M. Isaaks, Maple Ridge

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“Dignity and respect for all, no matter what the circumstances are. This is a good step in that direction.” – Valerie Wilkes “Yes, a shanty town… Lots everywhere with security building, try it. They have to be in by 11 p.m. or lose the housing. No in and out, except for work.” – Linda Howard “It’s not our business why some people end up homeless, but as long as we do what is right and good for them so they can have some dignity, some sense of belonging, some decency... then maybe just maybe more homeless will seek help down the road... it’s hard for society to embrace what is different, what is not our own, but you know what it’s ok to show we care... I support this idea...” – Kassandra Antone Kreutzer

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Meadows trustees remain the lowest paid in Metro Vancouver. With respect to Education Assistant hours, postings have gone up for additional positions in response to school requests. Although the expenditure for the superintendent search was substantial ($48,000, not $68,000 as the writer claims), it was necessary for the recruitment of an outstanding leader for a critically important position in a very competitive market. Contrary to the writer’s claim, this board took a firm stand during the teacher strike: publicly urging both parties to get back to the table, supporting the BC School Trustees Association Back to School Action Plan, calling upon government to rescind the $40 per day plan, expressing concern over inadequate provincial funding, and attending parent-organized rallies. As a board, we accept responsibility for the difficult budget decisions we were forced to make last spring. All reductions were researched and recommended by staff and adjusted as much as possible, based on stakeholder input. Mike Murray, Board Chair

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Dear Editor, Mary Charron makes a valid point regarding the school board raises. There is a solution: all school board employees and educators should have a cap on salaries. Make do without cost-of-living raises, like the majority of workers in B.C. do. Where does it end? Cherryl Katnich, Maple Ridge Letters on this page have been edited for space. For longer versions, or more letters to the editor visit... www.mrtimes.com – Click on Opinion, or search the writers’ namer

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It was a loud and brightly lit 10th annual bash at the Albion Fairgrounds on Oct. 30. The Maple Ridge Halloween fireworks display attracted approximately 2,000 More people to the site Photos according to assistOnline ant fire chief, Michael Van Dop. Van Dop thought attendance at the event was down slightly, possibly due to the poor weather leading up to the evening. Put on with the support of the City of Maple Ridge, Rick Moyer/TIMES the Maple Ridge Lions Approximately 2,000 took in the annual Halloween fireworks at the Albion Club and Marv Jones Fairgrounds on October 30th. Honda, a 2015 event is expected. attend, as the day for for both the community “Plans are already in ghosts and ghouls fell on a fireworks display and the the works to continue the Friday this year and many enacting of the fireworks event next year,” Van Dop were likely to have other bylaw which governs noted. plans to celebrate. their use within the City The volunteer efforts Attendees donated $414 of Maple Ridge,” Van Dop of 30 firefighters and and a few bags of non-per- said. youth academy members ishable food items to the The annual event is made the event successFriends in Need Food Bank intended to provide a safe ful. It was moved to the as part of the event. fireworks display for all night before Halloween to “This year marks the members of the communensure spectators could 10th year anniversary ity and keep streets safe.

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Larger than normal turnout expected at cenotaphs Maple Ridge will honour its veterans in Memorial Peace Park on Nov. 11. by Christopher Sun and Eric Zimmer csun@mrtimes.com

Remembrance Day is next Tuesday and Maple Ridge emcee Margaret Kury expects a strong turnout. Attendance has been growing as thousands of people line the streets of downtown Maple Ridge each year as veterans, first responders, and service groups march from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 building on Brown Avenue to Memorial Peace Park. With the recent killing of solider Nathan Cirillo, who was shot at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, and Patrice Vincent, who was killed after being struck by a car in Quebec, Kury thinks even more will attend this year’s annual service. “We’ve been getting more and more people attending every year,” Kury said. “More and more people are appreciating the freedom we have.” An increasing amount of people between ages 25 and 40 have been turning out, Kury added, which is encour-

aging as Remembrance Day usually attracts a mostly older crowd. The ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. with a parade to the park, going along 224 Street to Veterans Way, ending at the cenotaph. The national anthem is sung, names of local soldiers who died in wars are read, and then two minutes of silence is observed at 11 a.m. Laying of the wreaths follows, a blessing, and the event wraps up with singing of God Save the Queen and a march back to the legion. There will also be a brief acknowledgment of Cirillo and Vincent before the ceremony starts, Kury explained. “We will be making a mention of why there is a wreath already there, in case people are not aware of what we did last week,” Kury said. “We held a very brief, informal ceremony and laying of a wreath in memory of Cpl. Cirillo and WO Vincent on Oct. 28.”

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ceremony,” as a result of Cirillo’s and Vincent’s death as well. Wight has emceed the ceremony for the past five years, and said typically about 1,000 people attend the service. Her husband, a Korean War veteran who died in 2010, “was instrumental” in getting local Korean War veterans to march in the Pitt Meadows Remembrance Day parade, Wight said. Wight’s connections to the day run deep. “My father and four of his brothers fought in the second World War,” she said. Her mother’s brother, her brother inlaw, and his brother also fought in World War II, and were captured and detained in a Japanese prison. The Pitt Meadows ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. with a Fall-in at 119B Street. The march begins at 10:45 a.m., and “O Canada” will be sung at 10:52 a.m. Roll Call First and Second World Wars happens next, followed by a prayer. At 11 a.m., The Last Post will be played, followed by two minutes of silence. The Lament, Rouse, and The Act of Remembrance follow. Placing of the wreaths happens at 11:10 a.m.

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Homelessness surfacing as top election issue Five mayoral candidates cite homelessness, growth, and City hall as areas to fix. by Christopher Sun csun@mrtimes.com

Maple Ridge’s five mayoral candidates may disagree on how to run the City, but they agree homelessness is one of the most important issues facing the community. However, they differ in what should be done first. “We need more affordable housing, we need more support for addicts,” said candidate Nicole Read. “The work that has already started to re-open Riverview, I would like to see that continue.” “We need to find solutions to the mental health, drug, alcohol and addiction problem,” said incumbent mayor Ernie Daykin. “We need to break the cycle and get people the resources they need and that will create a vibrant downtown. Shooing all these people around is not success in my point of view.” Current Councillor Mike

Troy Landreville/TIMES

Above all else, the five mayoralty candidates (left to right) Michael Morden, Gary Cleave, Graham Mowatt, Nicole Read, and Ernie Daykin, want the best for Maple Ridge and have chosen to throw their hats in the proverbial ring for the Nov. 15 municipal election. Morden said if elected mayor, he would take inventory on what services exist in Maple Ridge to deal with this issue and find the missing supports so a long term, comprehensive plan can be created and enacted. “If provincial and federal gov-

ernment services are missing or deficient, they will be lobbied to help ensure the services they are mandated to provide are indeed being provided,” Morden said in an email. “The housing action plan will be implemented in order to create new social, sen-

ior, and accessible housing units in new and existing buildings.” Candidate Gary Cleave said he would instruct chief administrative officer, Jim Rule, to come up with a plan. “It’s not my job to come up with a task force,” Cleave said.

“It’s up to the chief administrative officer to develop a plan and find the resources to implement it.” Candidate Graham Mowatt said moving the Caring Place and shutting down Haney Hotel are two things he would do as mayor and that would clean up downtown and bring investment. Fixing City hall was another major issue for three candidates. Morden would implement performance measures. “This will identify strengths and weaknesses to facilitate City staff to move towards excellence in their interactions with the public and new council,” Morden said. “Engaging the input of management will ensure that any new routines are supported in such a way that they will be effectively implemented from within rather than imposed.” Mowatt said there are inefficiencies in the planning, building and bylaw departments. “Major changes are needed so we can start attracting investment into Maple Ridge instead of chasing them away,” Mowatt said. “We need to increase efficiencies and reduce taxes.”

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

Five are vying for the mayor’s chair in the Nov. 15 Ridge election Gary Cleave

Senior communications and development professional, 66 My family has lived in Maple Ridge for more than 80 years. My wife Stella Mackenzie and I both graduated from Maple Ridge Senior Secondary. We have four middle-aged children and 11 grandchildren, most of whom live in Maple Ridge. I have worked as a communications and development specialist for 35 years and am currently serving as the development officer for the DARE BC Society which partners with the RCMP to teach the Drug Abuse Resistance Prevention Education (DARE) program to Grade 5 and 6 students throughout British Columbia. I plan to live in Maple Ridge for the rest of my life and be buried with my departed family members in the Maple Ridge cemetery. Facebook: www.facebook.com/gscleave Twitter: @garycleave Website: garycleave.blogspot.com Phone: 604-802-4210

Ernie Daykin

Businessperson and incumbent mayor, 63 My family roots go back to the 1870s; my grandmother was a Hampton, one of Maple Ridge’s pioneer families. I attended school in Maple Ridge; a proud Maple Ridge Secondary alumni – Go Ramblers! My wife Judy and I owned and operated Windsor Plywood in Maple Ridge for 24 years, a family business that won us many awards. I understand the challenges of being a small business owner. Serving Maple Ridge the past six years as your mayor is a privilege. In my business and personal life, I have always believed in giving back and getting involved. I have served on a wide range of local non-profit boards. I am committed to building a great community with you that we are ALL proud to call home, a Maple Ridge that our children and grandchildren can live in and grow their families for generations to come. Facebook: www.facebook.com/erniedaykin Twitter: @ErnieDaykin Website: www.erniedaykin.ca Phone: 604-868-3774

Mike Morden

Graham Mowatt

Nicole Read

My family and I have lived in Maple Ridge for 28 years. I have owned successful businesses here, volunteered extensively, and served as a City councillor for six years. My two terms on council have given me valuable insight into the workings of local government. Two terms serving the Union of B.C. Municipalities has given me the privilege of advocating for our municipal needs with senior government. Chairing the finance committee for three years, I’ve applied the skills and abilities developed in running a successful business. With my proven leadership and experience I will facilitate excellence at City hall, build a strong local economy, lower taxes, cut waste, and advocate with senior government for our local needs. I am the best choice to lead Maple Ridge into balanced growth and prosperity. I will act for a better community and bring council together to work as a team and deliver change. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ electmikemorden Twitter: @MichaelMorden Website: www.mikemorden.com Phone: 604-999-5006

My parents moved to Maple Ridge in 1949 and opened Esquire Men’s Wear. I worked at the store until I graduated from the University of Victoria (BSc. 1975), (Diploma of Education 1976). I became a teacher-on-call for District 42, contract instructor at Maple Ridge’s Pacific Vocational Institution from 1976-77, and an auxiliary deckhand on the Albion ferry. In September 1977, I taught science (8-10) at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in North Vancouver until July 1978 when I returned to the Albion ferry as a deckhand/relief mate. I was a captain from 1988 until I retired in 2008. I have been married for 25 years and we have three children and a grandson. I ran for council, have attended countless council meetings, and was a participant in the public forum for the new OCP, and have made numerous presentations to council and to the TransLink board. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ mowattformayor Twitter: @GrahamMowatt Website: GrahamMowatt.com Phone: 604-839-6145

My husband and I chose Maple Ridge as the city to raise our children. We moved to Hammond in 2006 and to our new home in Silver Valley in 2010. We have two boys, Benjamin and William. We share our home with my senior mother and three dogs. I completed a BA in history in 1999 and an MA in history in 2003, both at SFU. I have consulted for the federal government on large research projects since 2000. In 2004, I started my company, The History Group. Since its inception, my company has engaged hundreds of employees and consultants. Over the course of my career, working with federal departments, provincial ministries, law firms, and First Nations, I have handled complex issues, aligned stakeholders on project objectives, managed large budgets, written hundreds of analytical reports, participated on steering committees, and contributed to opening information to the public. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ nicoleformapleridge Twitter: @opencityhall Website: www.nicoleformapleridge.com Phone: 604-604-831-3592

Owner of ASC Security and City councillor, 54

Retired Albion ferry captain, 61

Historical research consultant, 40

Vote November 15, 2014

NICOLE READ for

MAYOR Authorized by Nicole Read, Financial Agent, 604-831-3592

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There are 26 contenders, each wanting a seat on Ridge council Dean Barbour

Sara Dawn Beckett

Corisa Bell

High school math and science teacher, 32

Current City councillor and mother, 33

I moved to Maple Ridge in 1972 attending Mount Crescent Elementary before graduating from MRSS in 1986. I left Maple Ridge in 1989, and began the journey to become a business development professional and leader. I returned to Maple Ridge in 2001, and began working with a number of successful business start-ups. In 2007, I became executive director of the local chamber of commerce, where I revamped the brand, created new community initiatives, and developed strong relationships with all levels of local government. In 2009, we won the “Chamber of the Year” award. Throughout my career, I have had success working with businesses, government, and the aboriginal community, and am actively involved with organizations that deal with the economic climate of B.C. I have also volunteered and raised funds for the Maple Ridge Community Foundation, Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation, Camp Good Times, and the Ridge Meadows Hospice. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ deanbarbourformapleridge Twitter: @DeanABarbour Website: deanbarbour.com Phone: 778-840-9287

Sara is a third generation resident of Maple Ridge; her grandparents owned and operated McColl’s Shoes in the 1960s and ’70s, and were actively involved in the community. Sara has strong roots in the community, and wants to be part of positive change. Sara attended Eric Langton Elementary and Maple Ridge Secondary and graduated in 2000 with honours. Sara has a bachelor of science from UFV (2005) and a bachelor of education from SFU (2010). Her education and experience bring new insight to Maple Ridge, and demonstrate her drive and commitment to change. Sara worked as a biologist, as a laboratory and environmental technician, and with many local dairy farmers within the Lower Mainland. She is now a teacher and demonstrates integrity, team building skills, honesty, and excellent communication skills. Sara loves her community and only wants Maple Ridge to live up to its full potential. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ saradawnbeckettforcouncil Twitter: @saraforcouncil Website: www.saraformapleridge.com Phone: 604-763-4414

I am currently finishing my first term on Maple Ridge council. When elected in 2011, I promised to fight for you, hold government accountable and direct the functioning of government to best serve your interests. I’ve represented citizens against the status quo and continued to ask the tough questions about how your money is spent. And, as a sixth-generation resident, I chose to raise both my girls in Maple Ridge. You’ll frequently find me volunteering and devoting time to events throughout the City. I believe the role of government is to be accountable. I’d like to see Maple Ridge move towards a centralist view of compromise and reason for the benefit of the people, so your elected council can make the hard decisions to move our community forward.

Ken Holland

Faye Isaac

Business development professional, 46

Owner of Pinnacle Home Designs, 50

Retired/former councillor and school trustee, 64

After two years of being voted the “No. 1 citizen you would like to see on Council” on the A list, I have decided to run for a seat on Maple Ridge council. I have worked in Maple Ridge for 20 years, with 10 years combined spent on the chamber of commerce and the Rotary Club with a term as president on both, along with a seat on numerous committees in both municipalities. I have dealt with municipal issues on all levels of government and have instituted change, and I am not afraid of the hours or hard work it will take to work together as team to see a positive change in this community. My family all work and run businesses in these communities, and I would like to ensure all of our families can prosper and be proud, and I look forward to being your voice on council.

I went to MRSS. I am married and I have a son and a granddaughter. I have worked for Safeway for 36 years. I have been on many committees such as the arts council, Canada Day, Parks and Leisure Services, Christmas hamper, Ghost Ridge, Country Fest, and many more. Presently I am on the Community Heritage Commission as vice chair, and on the Maple Ridge Historical Society as its past chair. I was a school trustee for nine years and a Maple Ridge councillor for six years. I believe we can keep our beautiful and unique nature and have economic development to complete and sustain our community. Facebook: www.facebook.com/fayei1 Twitter: @fayeyvonneisaac Phone: 604-465-5542

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ pages/Ken-Holland-forCouncil/660872810694629 Twitter: @PinnacleHomeDes Phone: 604-817-6656

Facebook: www.facebook.com/corisabell Twitter: @corisabell Website: www.corisabell.com Instagram: instagram.com/corisabell Phone: 778-861-9477

Morgan Jensen

Home improvement contractor, 63 My family and I have lived in Maple Ridge for 24 years, moving from Vancouver in 1990 when we bought our house on Laity Street. My wife, Susan, and I still live in the same home, while our two children, Megan and Grant, have moved out on their own. I worked at Lumberland, then Revy (later Rona) from 1994 to 2004, then Haney Builders Supplies until 2005. I moved on to Legacy Windows & Doors for a short time, and decided to return to my own contracting business later that same year. Since 2005 I have been very fortunate to have worked on homes in and around Maple Ridge, and I have made many new friends and acquaintances in that time. Starting in 1990 my family and I became involved in the community in several different ways, including the Friends In Need Food Bank, agricultural association, and other organizations and committees. Facebook: www.facebook.com/morgan. jensen.984 Twitter: @votemapleridge Website: morganjensen.ca or www. votemapleridge.org Phone: 604-785-1673 or 604-313-7202

Kristina Brown

Kiersten Duncan

Al Hogarth

Realtor/associate broker, 36

Lifeguard and aquatic leader, 21

I am running for council because I am frustrated with the direction our City is headed. I believe we’re on a path that will result in higher taxes, greater traffic woes, and an even greater crime problem than we currently have. I grew up in Maple Ridge and lived in Vancouver for about 10 years before moving back a few years ago to raise my two daughters with my husband, Darrell. I have an education from BCIT that focused on real estate and development, so I am able to offer a lot of value to council when it comes to rezoning decisions. My work is mainly in Vancouver and I have promised not to market any developments if elected to council to avoid any conflicts of interest. We can’t keep going in the same direction. We are growing our City without balance and in a way that is not sustainable.

Resident and volunteer Kiersten Duncan is community oriented and has a passion for local politics. Studying urban development and environmental science has strengthened her knowledge on sustainable development practices, which she looks forward to bringing to council along with experience facilitating team-building and leadership training. Kiersten’s focuses for Maple Ridge include: • ensuring our communities have area plans and community halls where the City can engage and educate citizens on local issues. Proper area plans will help us build complete communities with the services and infrastructure needed to support residents in their neighbourhoods while reducing urban sprawl and the associated taxes. – Expanding eco-tourism while encouraging development downtown to increase tax base, create good sustainable jobs, and support business. – Equipping swimming areas with ring buoys to help prevent drownings and increasing safety by designating areas for emergency cell reception.

As a life-long resident of Maple Ridge I have had the pleasure to work and volunteer locally for more than 40 years. I was mayor of Maple Ridge from 1999 to 2002, and returned as a councillor in 2005 and have served to date. I am an associate broker and property manager, and I hold a certificate in site planning from UBC, and a certificate in sustainable-community development from SFU. Through the years of experience and life in Maple Ridge, I have seen the community experience inevitable change that in most cases has been positive. Maple Ridge will continue to grow, so it is necessary to ensure all people are treated fairly and equitably, while respecting our natural beauty. However, we must realize that we have to be more self sufficient. I am up for the challenge.

Registered professional urban planner, 50

Bob Masse

Chiropractor and current City councillor, 60

Chelsa Meadus

During the past 25 years, I have owned homes and worked in and around Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and raised two children here. Like many parents, I am concerned about the lack of available local employment opportunities for them and the difficulty they have to move out on their own because of high rents and limited affordable housing options in their hometown. I am committed to Maple Ridge’s prosperity and vast potential. My goal is to help council bring additional services, jobs, and resources to the community so that more families can save on time, costs, and the stresses of commuting to work elsewhere and improve their quality of life. Families could have additional time every day to enjoy all that Maple Ridge has to offer; become better connected with their friends and neighbours; and become long-term homeowners and hopefully, future business owners and employers in the community.

We have lived in Maple Ridge since 1982, and been fortunate to work and raise our family here. Prior to being on council, I have served on many boards and committees, including race director of the Vistas Run for five years, when it raised more than $165,000 to help build the McKinney Creek Hospice. Two things I’ve worked especially hard on are: 1. Creating the case for reinstating Riverview as a modern centre of excellence for mental health, and 2. Bringing post secondary education to Maple Ridge. I would consider it an honour to continue working hard for Maple Ridge. Website: www.robertmasse.ca Phone: 604-250-1140

Chelsa Meadus has held many leadership positions in the public, private, and non-profit sector in Maple Ridge. Citizen engagement and community development are the basis of Chelsa’s platform. Since deciding to run for council, she’s been working hard to bring you an “action not words” campaign focused on bringing people together. She has incorporated youth-lead initiatives in every aspect of her campaign, showcased new technology, created a video presentation highlighting the all-candidates platform, created an inter-generational program, brought together people from executives to those who have experienced addiction and homelessness, all for the purpose of creating a balanced team. Every Monday at 7 p.m. she is bringing “real people and real issues“ together for a live round-table discussion online. Exploring social issues, urban sprawl, food security, and education. Chelsa believes “Many hands make for light work” and meaningful citizen input will always lead to good decisions.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ KristinaBrownforMapleRidgeCouncil Website: www.kristinabrown.ca Phone: 604-833-8875

Bruce McWilliam

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/BruceMcWilliams-Campaign-For-Maple-RidgeCity-Councillor/324328594405881 Twitter: @bemcwilliam Website: bruce4council.webs.com Phone: 778-919-6317

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ KierstenDuncanforMapleRidgeCouncil Twitter: @KierstenDuncan Website: www.KierstenDuncan.ca Phone: 604-722-1707

Associate broker/property manager and councillor, 62

Website: alhogarth.ca Phone: 604-506-5840

Livestream amd broadcasting specialist, 39

Facebook: www.facebook.com/votechelsa Twitter: @chelsameadus Website: www.votechelsa.ca Phone: 604-788-7379

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Don Mitchell

Retired confectionary company regional manager, 63 I’m a 40-year resident of Maple Ridge, married with three children raised in Maple Ridge. I am currently chair of Ridge Meadows Parks and Leisure Services commission and member of Ridge Meadows Seniors Society. I have spent the last three-anda-half years attending virtually all council workshops, committee meetings, and council meetings to understand the issues and procedures, and to be ready to take on the job. I have been involved in the community as president of Ridge Meadows Minor Baseball Association, and coach for 18 years; president of Maple Ridge Soccer Association, and coach for 11 years; and I was involved in the planning and development of the Albion Sports Complex. Email: donmitch8@gmail.com Phone: 604--790-5008

J. Craig Ruthven

Teacher and private investor, no age given Born and raised in Port Kells on treed acreage, I cannot imagine living anywhere other than the Lower Mainland, close to the ocean, mountains, and spectacular coastal forests. Currently, I teach English and history in Burnaby, but my real education began as a child/youth care worker. Students with special needs have taught me to see the inherent ability, dignity, and strength of each individual – no matter how profound the challenge. It was on behalf of these students that I became an advocate and spokesperson for others. As a residential investor in B.C., I do not agree with the either/or thinking that we hear around development and the environment. Just look at places like Victoria. People and nature can co-exist wonderfully. Nature is the heart and soul of any community worth living in. My life experience has made me very capable of intensive problem solving and consensus building.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ jcraigruthvenforcouncil Website:craigruthven.com Phone: 778-334-7649

Mike Norden

Correctional instructor, 52

It’s with the support of my wife, family, friends, and people in the community, that I am running for Maple Ridge councillor. I lived in Maple Ridge for eight years, and moved to Mission three years ago. While I no longer physically live in Maple Ridge, my business ties and community involvement are still very important to me. Maple Ridge was where I got married, and purchased our first home– so it will always be “home” to me. I think I can bring some youth, energy, passion, and positivity to our council. I’ve worked for TELUS for 20 years, own my own business as Norden the Magician, and my wife’s family had operated a family business for 40 years in Mission. I have a unique perspective, and can see things from many different viewpoints; big business, unionized workforce, entrepreneurs, small business, and more! I thank you for your support!

Like you, I am a working-class citizen. This is a wonderful community with so much to offer, but there are many great opportunities that can still be achieved. I am running for City council to put Maple Ridge first. I am passionate about our community to make it an even greater place to live, work, and play. Want lower taxes and increased services? A municipal restructuring is long overdue. I want to address how we do business, common issues, and develop viable plans for the future of our community. I want to collectively work with council and staff together for a better and more balanced tomorrow for you and your family. Integrity, accountability, and doing what is right are the staples of my well being. I have lived my life fighting for the underdog. If you truly want change; I am that someone who will put your needs first.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ NordenTheMagician Twitter: @magicshows Website: www.mikenorden.com Phone: 1-604-826-1970

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ toddolivermapleridge Twitter: @todd_toddoliver Website: www.toddoliver.ca Phone: 604-418-0677

Craig Rudd

Grant Sanderson

Craig has a passion for Maple Ridge, having lived here for more than 45 years. He is a graduate of Maple Ridge Secondary, is married, has two children, and five grandchildren. He coached minor hockey and softball and has served on various committees and non-profit organizations in Maple Ridge. As a business owner for more than 35 years, Craig believes strong and strategic economic growth will provide needed jobs and services. Getting and keeping control of spending is key to affordable taxes. We need good value for every dollar spent. Transportation, transit, and shopping are issues of importance to Maple Ridge residents and need to be addressed as quickly as possible. Craig believes building and maintaining positive relationships with City staff is essential. He wishes to offer “service and leadership with logic and common sense.”

I am a life-long resident of Maple Ridge. I graduated from Maple Ridge Secondary School in 1999 and then went to UFV to study computer science and CIS. I was fortunate and started my first career locally at Pelton Reforestation. I worked there for seven years, I worked my way up, applied for and was promoted to a grower tech after two years. I was a part of an eight to 10 person team that made daily decisions on the best way to grow 50 million trees for reforestation per year. After the business was closed in 2008, I started my second career as an operations manger of a landscaping company based in Abbotsford. A position I still hold today. I have been a part of many sports clubs in Maple Ridge, as well as a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GrantSanderson4MRcouncil2014 Twitter: @G_Razzle Email: grantsanderson4mrcouncil@ gmail.com Phone: 604-644-4461

Retail business owner, 59

Facebook: www.facebook.com/craig. rudd.for.council Twitter: @CraigRudd3 Email: craigrudd@shaw.ca Phone: 604-561-2485

Computer programmer/ analyst, 48

Retired business consultant and former City mayor, 68

Gordy Robson

James Rogers

Alex Pope was born in Vancouver and grew up in North Vancouver. He earned a BSc in computer science from UBC (1988) and has worked as a computer programmer/analyst since then – much of the work being related to financial services. He served on the board of directors for the BC Randonneurs Cycling Club for six years (four years as treasurer, one as vice-chair, one as chair) and also for six years on the Cycling BC board of directors. Alex joined the Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows bicycle advisory committee as a member in 2008, and has served as chair of the committee since January 2010. He has also been a member of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows chamber of commerce for five years. Alex ran unsuccessfully for Maple Ridge council in 2011 and represented the Green Party of BC for the Maple Ridge-Mission riding in the 2013 provincial election.

A life-long resident, Gordy Robson is a husband, father, pre-eminent businessperson, community activist, and former mayor of Maple Ridge. As a self-made man who built a business empire with hard work and natural talent, Gord earned a reputation for breathing life into non-performing businesses and plowing through red tape to resolve key social, environmental, and business issues. “Maple Ridge has fallen behind – and we’ve reached the tipping point. “Three of our most seasoned, experienced councillors are out of the running. I have the experience, the grasp of the issues, and the vision to make a solid contribution to council. 1. Taxes: Four or five per cent tax hikes are not the solution. 2. The street: We need to take back our streets – again. 3. Representation at the regional level: we’re not getting our fair share. Robson: Competent leadership, business experience, vision, focus, heart.

In his own words James “Buddy” Rogers is running for families just like the one he grew up in right here in Maple Ridge. He would like to be your voice and your vision for a better Maple Ridge. Clear, concise, and transparent leadership is key to ensuring members of the public are kept abreast of changes that impact their daily lives. Growth is welcome and inevitable provided it is done in an intelligent manner ensuring careful consideration to tax bases, urban sprawl, amenities, demand on police and fire, and employment opportunities. Using a collaborative approach to engage the public and members of council, James is confident that leading by example will help encourage participants to work together to ensure Maple Ridge continues to be an incredible place to live. All residents deserve a council that works hard to reflect the voice of the community. “Let me be your voice.”

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/ Gordy-Robson-for-Maple-RidgeCouncillor/1488922638042708 Website: www/votegordy.com Phone: 604-466-3333

Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/pages/JamesBuddy-Rogers-for-Maple-RidgeCouncil/280527015476442 Twitter: @jbr4council Website: jamesbuddyrogers.ca Phone: 604-813-4130

Craig Speirs

Grover Telford

Todd Oliver

Norden the Magician, 40

Alex Pope

Facebook: www.facebook.com/VoteAlexPope Twitter: @mapleridgealex Website: www.alexpope.org Phone: 604-476-1576

Tyler Shymkiw

Operations manager, 32

Special effects provider for film industry, 28 I’ve lived in Maple Ridge my entire life. Growing up I attended Laityview, Westview, and Thomas Haney Secondary. I started working in the Vancouver film industry during my summers in high school. After high school, I started my own company and continued to take on film projects to put myself through university. I’ve completed both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in political science, and I am currently a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University. I also served for eight years on the board of the Friends in Need Food Bank, three of which I served as president. A third of the clients the food bank services are younger than 18, and realizing that helped fuel my desire to contribute to my community. I served for three years on the Maple Ridge Parks and Leisure Services commission, which was a useful hands-on experience with City hall, and combines well with my robust professional and academic background. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ tylerformapleridge Twitter: @tylershymkiw Website: www.tylerformapleridge.com Phone: 604-868-6495

Retired liquor store staffer, 64 As a former Maple Ridge councillor for four terms, Craig wants to get back in the saddle again, and continue his work to build a strong community. Born in New Westminster, he is a long-time Maple Ridge resident with a keen interest in politics and community. On the political front, he has volunteered in every provincial and federal election for the past 30 years. He was first elected to council in 1999 and served four consecutive terms. He also ran – unsuccessfully – for mayor and later for Member of Parliament. He has also volunteered for six years with the BC Children’s Hospital on the Maple Ridge fundraising team, served for six years a leader with Compassionate Friends bereavement and self-help group, was on the board for six years with Ridge Meadows Recycling Society, served as vice-chair of the Fraser Information Society (CEED Centre) for four years, remains active as vice-chair of the Haney Farmers Market, and is currently serving his second term as chair with the Maple Ridge heritage commission. Facebook: www.facebook. com/pages/Craig-Speirs-forCouncil/1549509485263578 Twitter: @craigRspeirs Website: www.craigspeirs.com Phone: 604-250-8067

Admissions director, IT, marketing manager, 38

Self-employed businessman, 62

I moved to Maple Ridge with my family in 1988. I have owned and operated Able Home Services Ltd. until the present time. My service to the community has involved coaching Alouette soccer for many years and assisting with Maple Ridge Knights football. It was a great opportunity to bond with my kids. I have served on the Maple Ridge recreation commission, the social planning advisory commission, and also served on the board of the seniors society. I am well versed on the issues that challenge our community and have run for a seat on council in 2008 and 2011.

Facebook:www.facebook.com/ votegrovertelford.com Website: www. hospitalparkingsolutions.com Phone: 604-467-4457 or 604-808-5461

Maple Ridge council candidates Doug Blamey and Brian Savage did not supply a biography prior to press deadline. If one is provided later, it will be added online at www.mrtimes.com

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ELECT FOR MAYOR

Mike MORDEN

LEADERSHIP. EXPERIENCE. ACTION

MikeMORDEN.com • 604.999.5006 Authorized by Kristopher Williams financial agent for Mike Morden 604.463.8831

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VOTERS GUIDE

A dozen people vying for Maple Ridge trustee seats Cherie Delainey

Lisa Beare

Mike Murray

Customer service, 56

Flight attendant, 38 Lisa grew up in Maple Ridge. She attended Eric Langton, Maple Ridge Secondary, and graduated from Thomas Haney. Lisa has always been an advocate for children’s needs, including serving two terms on the board of directors for Variety the Children’s Charity. She is passionate about education and feels all children should have access to a quality education and the resources they need to succeed. Lisa’s biggest motivation for running is her family, presently in the public school system. She has more than 17 years of leadership experience, including her positions as vice-president of CUPE 4078, member of Canadian Women’s Voter Congress, past president of the Vancouver Chapters of Women in Aviation and The Ninety-Nines. Through strong leadership, she would like to see the school board implement transparent discussions and voting. It is time to start including all the partners of education in board discussions concerning the future of our children’s education.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/lisabearetrustee • Phone: 778-960-8000 Twitter: @lisabeare • Website: www.lisabeare.ca

Susan Carr

Current trustee with administrative backgrond, 51 Susan Carr is an independent incumbent trustee candidate for Maple Ridge with six years of experience. An inclusive and informed decision maker, she was policy committee chair, board rep on the education and aboriginal education committees, and board member for Ridge Meadows Education Foundation and Youth Center Society. Contributing a parent’s voice, she is a mother of three – having two of her children graduate from the public system and one currently in Grade 7. Involved as a parent, she has been volunteering – offering support to kids, teachers, and families in schools for 16 years and counting. She was also a former PAC co-chair and school noon-hour supervisor. Further board member experience includes volunteering as the women’s soccer rep with Golden Ears & West Coast Soccer Clubs since 1999, and serving as past vice-president of Metro Women’s Soccer League.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Re-elect-Susan-Carr-for-School-BoardTrustee-SD42-Authorized-by-S-Carr/129347260498308 • Phone: 604-467-8447

Ken Clarkson

Retired teacher and current school trustee, 61 Ken began Grade 1 in 1958 at Pitt Meadows Elementary, attended Pitt Meadows Secondary, and graduated from Maple Ridge Secondary. His degree in education is from SFU and master’s degree is from Western Washington University. Married to Gayle for more than 40 years, they have four grandchildren. Their two children, Kerri and Blake, both attended Pitt Meadows Elementary and Secondary and graduated from Thomas Haney Secondary. Ken volunteered in numerous community coaching roles. He was on the Pitt Meadows Day committee for six years and served three years on the inaugural Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows parks and recreation commission. Ken believes the funding of public education demonstrates our values and the choices we make reflect those values. Children and their families live the emotional impact. We all as a community, as a society, feel the effect. A well-funded public education system is the best economic, social and beneficial investment for us all.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ken.clarkson.524 • Phone: 604-462-7626 Twitter: @clarkson42 • Website: kenclarkson-mapleridge.nationbuilder.com

Gary Cleave

Retired communications officer, 66 My family has lived in Maple Ridge for over 80 years. My wife Stella Mackenzie and I both graduated from Maple Ridge Senior Secondary School. We have four middle-age children and 11 grandchildren, most of whom live in Maple Ridge. I have worked as a Communications and Development Specialist for 35 years and am currently serving as the Development Officer for the D.A.R.E. BC Society which partners with the RCMP to teach the Drug Abuse Resistance Prevention Education (DARE) program to Grade 5 and 6 students throughout British Columbia. I plan to live in Maple Ridge for the rest of my life and be buried with my departed family members in the Maple Rige cemetery. Facebook: www.facebook.com/gscleave Phone: 604-802-4210 Twitter: @garycleave • Website: garycleave.blogspot.com

I moved to Maple Ridge in 2003, drawn by the small town feel, open spaces, and sense of community. My husband grew up in Maple Ridge and we have strong ties with our community. I raised three children and was deeply involved with their public education. They all had different education needs and achieved different results. I worked closely with teachers, support staff, and specialists to advocate for their learning. I’ve always taken a leadership roll on issues that are important to me. I’m a BCGEU member, local treasurer, shop steward, and OH&S committee member. I work with my local labour council helping to make the community a better place for all. I believe that a quality public education is a responsibility of the provincial government and that we must look out for the best interests of all the students in our district.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cheriedelaineytrustee • Phone: 604-880-1251 Twitter: @cheriedelainey • Website: cheriedelainey-mapleridge.nationbuilder.com

Retired community development and parks manager and current school board chair, 62 Mike has been chair of the board of education since December 2011. During that time the board completed a strategic plan, initiated a 10-year facilities plan, developed 43 SD42 policies, and represented the district to government, advocating for additional funding while submitting three, very challenging, balanced budgets. Mike is pleased to contribute to SD42, which is recognized for many leading edge programs and one of the highest graduation rates in B.C. He sits on several other boards including the education foundation, therapeutic riding association, arts council, and the parks and leisure services commission. He is a past president of Haney Rotary Club, hospital foundation, community services council, and BC Recreation and Parks Association. Mike retired in 2010 as general manager of community development, as well as parks and recreation for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. He is married to Nancy and is a proud father and grandfather.

Phone: 604-467-3552 or 604-614-4604 • Website: www.mikemurraytrustee.com

Nina Fowell

Dave Rempel

Retired teacher and social worker, small business owner, 64 I have been a member of the Maple Ridge community since 1977. I am a retired educator having taught preschool to university (UBC). I have owned a small business in Maple Ridge for six years, learning about budgets and the bottomline. I have been a director on the board of Cythera, and a member of a citizen’s advisory board. I am open to a wide range of perspectives. I was – and had – a foster kid, divorced after 25 years, and my second husband was recently killed in an accident. I am a cancer survivor and fundraised for the cancer society with my 2010 Bald and Beautiful calendar. I am running for school trustee because I have the skills and experience to make important decisions affecting students, staff, and parents. We need people who will not back down from the government in insisting on proper funding and a better bargaining format.

Retired school teacher and administrator and current school board trustee, no age provided I was born in the Ukraine and immigrated to Canada in 1949, and have been a resident of Maple Ridge since 1977. Married to Sharon Kincaid, I am blessed with daughters, Jacqlyn and Julya. I earned a BEd degree from UBC, a BRE from MBBC,(Winnipeg) and post-graduate degrees, MA and PhD from the University of Oregon. Taught students in Princeton, Hope, Gibsons, and Maple Ridge. My first principalship was Gibsons Elementary, followed by Alexander Robinson Elementary, Laityview, Webster’s Corner, and Mount Crescent in SD #42. School trustee for 18 years. Member of the parks and leisure commission for 18 years, Meadow Ridge Rotary Club 18 years, liaison Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Council for 12 years, and president of the CAN-CIS Friendship Exchange Society for 20 years. Operate a bird sancutary where more than 3500 visitors have toured the premises.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-Rempel/140012529433024 Phone: 604-462-7563

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nfowell • Phone: 604-240-5032 Email: nfowell@shaw.ca

David Isaac

James Rowley

Safeway cashier, 37

I have lived in Maple Ridge nearly all my life, I have gone and graduated high school and taken French Immersion as part of my studies. I have worked for Safeway for 17 years, having worked in all departments – including administration in the cash office. I have taught ESL to students privately here in Maple Ridge and in Japan. I also believe in literacy being the door to success and as such, I continually donate many books to the Maple Ridge Secondary School’s library to help support it. I have volunteered my time to many committees such as Canada Day, Ghost Ridge, Country Fest, and I am a member in absentia with the Maple Ridge Lions Club. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariusknight Twitter: @DCDariusknight • Phone: 604-250-7993

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ESL instructor and actor, 44 James is an English instructor for the not-for-profit Immigrant Services Society of BC at their branch here in Maple Ridge. He is active in the Montessori parent advisory council at Hammond Elementary, where his kids are in Grades 1 and 3. James is a Beaver leader with 1st Haney Scouts, has appeared with his family in local Emerald Pig Theatrical Society productions, and is one of the community-builders behind the Hammond Neighbours movement. He has volunteered or worked with many community organizations. James grew up in Vancouver and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. In 2007 James and his wife, Leanne Koehn, moved to Maple Ridge into the house that her grandfather built in 1923. Revitalizing and retrofitting it have become a passion he shares on his blog Hammond Forever House.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamesrowleymapleridge Twitter: @JamesMRowley • Phone: 604-465-7455 Website: www.jamesrowley.ca or www.hammondfh.ca

Elizabeth Taylor

Manager of children’s special services, 52 If something needs to be done, I find ways to do it, cost effectively. I am strong pragmatic advocate for the vulnerable. The public education system is vulnerable. As the previous board chair of AAS and my community living work, I have experienced several budget cuts. My belief is that with innovative thinking and by creating community partnerships, education can thrive. Most importantly, there are children in this district who are being denied access to education. This has to end. Every child has a right to go to school. The youth who are denied education are our future disenfranchised citizens, a larger, long-term cost to the taxpayers. There are more innovative methods of supporting children with learning/ behavioural challenges. The schools have yet to embrace these methods. The educators need honour restored to their work, the children need to learn. Let me help end the chaos. “Action with Integrity.” Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006282885022 Twitter: @ElizaTay42 • Phone: 604-500-9250

GRAHAM MOWATT FOR MAYOR A NEW VOICE FOR A BETTER MAPLE RIDGE

MAPLE RIDGE DECISION 2014 THERE IS A CHOICE FOR MAYOR “TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF THE BUS, CHANGE THE DRIVER”

• A GOAL TO REDUCE THE RESIDENTIAL TAX RATE TO THE 2013 LEVEL SAVING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR ALL RESIDENTS • ENSURE PARKING FEES AT RIDGE-MEADOWS HOSPITAL ARE REDUCED OR ELIMINATED • INVESTIGATE A MUNICIPAL WIDE OPTION FOR GARBAGE PICK-UP • REVIEW ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY • INCREASE QUALITY SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR DOWNTOWN CORE BY REMOVING ROADBLOCKS THAT HINDER INVESTMENT AND BY REDUCING CRIME. • MAJOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE LOCAL EMPLOYMENT • STRONGLY LOBBY TRANSLINK AND UPPER LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT FOR IMPROVED TRANSIT AND INCREASE EFFICIENCY • MAKE COMPLETION OF THE WIDENING OF 128TH AND ABERNATHY IN A TIMELY FASHION A PRIORITY • ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY!

For further information or to contact Graham: Web page: GrahamMowatt.com Phone : 604-467-6145 Email : MowattforMayor@shaw.ca

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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times Nov. 9: Naturalists

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What’s On

Nov. 9: Musical

• Arts Club ON TOUR presents Avenue Q at The ACT, at 2 p.m. the musical story of a bright-eyed college graduate who arrives in New York City looking for love, a job, and his purpose in life. Tickets and info at: www. theactmapleridge.org

Nov. 11: Remembrance Day

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• A variety of ceremonies will be held marking Remembrance Day. See pages A12 -13 for details.

Nov. 7: Art show

• The Stave Falls Artist Group hosts their annual art exhibition at Meadow Gardens Golf Club, 19675 Meadow Gardens Way. The show runs Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m., and then continues on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live entertainment. Free admission. Info: www.stavefallsartistgroup.com

Nov. 8: Diwali

• Maple Ridge Library hosts its annual Diwali (Festival of Lights) celebrations from 2 to 4 p.m. Includes entertainment and refreshments.

Nov. 8: Demonstration

• Whonnock Weavers and Spinners will hold a demonstration at Valley Fair Mall on Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Dale at: realqueenofeverything@gmail.com.

Nov. 8: Celebrity chefs

• Alouette Field Naturalists meet for a walk at Minnekhada Park. Contact Duanne for details at 604-463-8743.

Nov. 11: Weavers

• Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild meet at Whonnock Lake Centre, 27871 113th Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Besides spinners and weavers, they welcome felters, knitters, basket makers, and anyone interested in any other fibre arts. Info: Marie: 604-462-9059.

Andrew

THOMPSON For Council

Authorized by Andrew Thompson

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2014 Swedish Christmas Fair November 15 & 16, 11am - 4pm

Age: 23 Wanted in connection with File #2014-22651 Wanted for assault with a weapon.

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Nov. 15: Bazaar

• The Stave Falls Scottish Dancers hold their Christmas Bazaar at 10 a.m. at Golden Ears United Church. • Harry Hooge Elementary at 12280 230th St., hosts its annual Christmas craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: hhcraftfair@hotmail.com.

MIHARIJA, Violet Edna

Age: 40 Wanted in connection with File #2014-21631 Wanted for theft.

Nov. 16: Story show

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favourites takes place at 2 p.m. at The ACT. Three Eric Carle stories are told on stage using light and puppets during a onehour show. Info: www.theactmapleridge.org. • Full list: www.mrtimes.com

Fall Tea and Bazaar

Saturday, November 15, 2014 GADEN, Trevor Scott

Age: 40 Wanted in connection with File #2014-17811 Wanted for break and enter.

Noon - 3 p.m.

Enjoy a $4.00 lunch of sandwiches and desserts with tea or coffee Stay to shop for Christmas ornaments, heritage items, books, baskets, clothing, crafts, gifts, toys and tables full of baked goods.

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DAVID MURRAY for PITT

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A Strong Voice for Working People, Youth, Seniors, Farmers, Small Business and Marginalized People in our Community.

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TARDIF, Christina Mellissa Tara

• Alouette Field Naturalists meeting takes place at the Seniors Centre, 12150 224th Street at 7:30 p.m.

On Nov. 15 Re-elect

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Ridge Meadows RCMP is looking for the following people. If you see any of them, do not attempt to apprehend them. Please contact the RCMP immediately by calling 604-463-6251 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The warrants attached to these individuals were still outstanding as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. Remember: all of the listed people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Nov. 13: Naturalists

Nov. 15: Christmas fair

• Haney Farmers Market’s Celebrity Chefs Cooking Classes welcome chefs Mike Mulcahy (10 a.m.), Brenda Cortez (noon) and Anahi English (2 p.m.) in the Studio in the garden of Grow & Gather, 24565 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Seating is limited. Call Eileen 604467-8424 to sign up. Admission by donation. Info: www.haneyfarmersmarket.org.

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Economic development

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ast month, Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corporation (PMEDC) introduced their newest community outreach project, Shop Local Pitt Meadows. The program was developed in collaboration with a group of local business owners, with feedback from the public on PMEDC’s Facebook page. Shop Local Pitt Meadows officially launched on October 7th when PMEDC staff and a group of volunteers delivered program starter kits to each business in the city. The kits included window decals, tent cards, and posters for businesses to display and directions to use digital tools such as web buttons and social

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Eat with the mayor

This year, we will be focusing on agriculture at the annual Mayor’s Breakfast – an opportunity to meet local farmers and growers and to learn about local food, events, and initiatives. Pat Freeman, a Pitt Meadows blueberry grower & Jenn Hopcott from Hopcott Farms are this year’s guest presenters.

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Thank you for your donations in Cpl. Cirillo’s honour! The day after Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot while standing on guard at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Glacier Media, which owns this newspaper, started a crowdfunding campaign for his son’s trust fund. Thanks to donations from our readers, the campaign has almost reached $6,000. This outpouring of support is a testament to how deeply his death has touched us all. To all who have donated, a heartfelt thank you. To those who would like to contribute, the campaign will remain open until November 11.

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Maple Ridge votes

Andrew

Council hopefuls vary on top issues

Each candidate was given a chance to elaborate on one of the top 20 election questions within the newspaper. The rest, if provided, are available online at www.mrtimes.com.

drive business into our community. We have spent valuable time trying to work out a shopping concept for the Albion Flats that many of our residents do not support. The feedback from the community is overwhelmingly in support of sport/recreation infrastructure in that area.

COUNCIL CANDIDATES

MAYORALTY CANDIDATES

Gary Cleave

Question 20: Should there be a limit to the number of consecutive terms a mayor/ councillor can serve? Answer: No, even though I have committed to serve for only one term. I plan to focus the City’s business, instead of electioneering for re-election at every public event for the next four years.

Ernie Daykin

Question 19: Should West Coast Express be replaced with all-day express buses, with limited stops to down-town Vancouver? Answer: No, A rapid bus service from our Haney bus loop to the Coqutilam bus loop, with limited stops (a maximum of six or seven) in 15 minutes, will be a great compliment to the West Coast system. With a rapid bus connection to the Evergreen Line there will be the option to take advantage of the whole SkyTrain system. With well over 225,000 riders using the West Coast system a month, it is a key transit link for the North Fraser.

Mike Morden

Question 9: Should Maple Ridge direct developers to focus on developing and densifying the three largest neighbourhoods in an effort to curb urban sprawl? Answer: This question is using the term urban sprawl incorrectly. Urban sprawl means to build outside the

urban containment boundary and Maple Ridge is generally developing within the boundary. We do need to focus on building complete communities which hasn’t happened in some areas.

Graham Mowatt

Question 15: Do you think residential property taxes are too high? Answer: Yes, taxes must be reduced, they are far too high for what few services we receive. New Westminster has approximately the same tax revenue and population we do but has more than six recreational centers, why does Maple Ridge only have one? Over the last six years two candidates have had ample opportunity to make changes but things have got worse. Commercial investment is scared to come to Maple Ridge due to the long process to get permits. Crime, the absence of bylaw enforcement, it all points to a lack of leadership at City hall. This must change.

Nicole Read

Question 6: Should the Albion Flats be developed for shopping? Answer: No. The Albion Flats are better suited to an aquatic centre and large sports complex that builds on our existing amenities. With destination infrastructure, we can better support our sports teams and host local, regional, provincial, and national events that

THOMPSON For Council

Authorized by Andrew Thompson

andrewthompsonforcouncil@gmail.com 604.970.4004

Dean Barbour

Question 7: Should council give up on aspirations to redevelop the Albion Flats and focus efforts elsewhere? Answer: No. There is a place for targeted development in Albion but we should be focusing on continued revitalization and densification of the downtown core and building up our commercial/industrial lands in West Maple Ridge and Hammond under the Golden Ears Bridge.

Sara Dawn Beckett

Question 11: Does Maple Ridge need more RCMP members? Answer: Don’t know. I feel that we could take a better look at the services already provided and find new ways of tackling our crime and homelessness. I want council to play a larger part in this, and provide our RCMP with more support. More officers will cost us money, which we do not have. On the other hand, I also believe that we could find the money to hire more officers. Our City’s spending has to be looked at with a magnifying glass, and we need to stop any unnecessary expenses in order to provide the best services possible.

Corisa Bell

Question 6: Should the Albion Flats be developed for shopping? Answer: Can’t answer, currently being handled in closed. • continued on page A23…

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Kristina Brown

Question 9: Should Maple Ridge direct developers to focus on developing and densifying the three largest neighbourhoods, in an effort to curb urban sprawl? Answer: Don’t know. I am not sure what neighbourhoods we are calling the three largest, but I definitely believe we need to curb urban sprawl. I think we need to focus our development in areas that can support additional growth with existing infrastructure, access to services and amenities, and school capacity. I feel like development decisions are being made in a vacuum, with no consideration as to whether they will actually benefit existing residents. What is the point of growing if it means that we end up with more cars on the roads and children who can’t attend neighbourhood schools?

Kiersten Duncan

Question 5: Is Maple Ridge growing at the right pace? Answer: No. Maple Ridge is growing rapidly and the urban sprawl from this growth has increased our taxes and left residents living in communities without shopping, transit, and other basic services. I will work to ensure each community within Maple Ridge has an area plan and a designated community hall where citizens can meet with staff to engage on local issues and communicate their needs. Set area plans will guide development, reduce urban sprawl, and ensure residents have the services and infrastructure needed to support complete, sustainable neighbourhoods where they can work, live, and play in their communities.

Al Hogarth

Question 5: Is Maple Ridge growing at the right pace? Answer: No. Maple Ridge is not growing at

Thursday, November 6, 2014 the right pace in respect to the non-residential tax base. We need to attract more businesses that will provide “living wage jobs”. There is a great opportunity to attract a high ratio of jobs in the technology/advanced manufacturing sector, however we need to have land available as well as a reduced bureaucratic process.

Faye Issac

Question 10: Is the homeless issue in Maple Ridge being adequately addressed? Answer: No. We need solutions to the problems that are attainable to help the homeless. We need to find the help that would make them productive members of our society. We need everyone at the table from the federal, provincial, mental health, addiction, Salvation Army, RCMP, firemen, citizens, housing, businesses, and a lot more groups because this is everyone’s problem. I have been told by citizens our city has had enough! The first thing to be done is the provincial government must step up and have Riverview re-opened to help address their needs.

Morgan Jensen

Question 6: Should the Albion Flats be developed for shopping? Answer: No. I would like to see more community-use facilities in that area, instead, including a multi-use stadium and pool, along with a permanent farmers market and retail centre focused on local agriculture and artisans.

Bruce McWilliam

Question 7: Should council give up on aspirations to redevelop the Albion Flats and focus efforts elsewhere? Answer: Council should pre-plan, pre-load, and pre-zone the developable portions of the Albion Flats and sell the property at the highest price possible to a commercial and light industrial business park developer so that it can be properly developed and start producing a jobs and tax base for the community (e.g. River’s Edge Business Centre, west of the Pitt River Bridge by Fremont Village and WalMart).

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Bob Masse

Question 10: Is the homeless issue in Maple Ridge being adequately addressed? Answer: No, there are things we can still do better locally, but the homeless issue in the whole province is not being adequately addressed. Much of the homelessness is rooted in untreated mental illness. I have, with the full support of council, worked extensively to have Riverview re-opened, and am very pleased to say that 40 new long-term beds will be opening there this month. It’s a great start! We must also work to assure that all provisions and services to our homeless people, who truly are in dire need, do not result in harm to the rest of the community. Further, we must assure that local services do not attract needy people from other communities.

Chelsa Meadus

Question 15: Do you think residential property taxes are too high? Answer: Yes. Maple Ridge needs to develop a long term strategy to diversify the tax base, we currently are too reliant on homeowners. Because of this I answered YES. I’m not suggesting a tax reduction; I’m explaining the dire need for more business and industry to support current services and infrastructure the city provides. At the Municipal level we must be concerned about our citizens first. Maintaining aging infrastructure, parks and civic facilities. However, with the attraction of new businesses like soft industry, increase film production, eco-tourism, farming/Co-op; taxes collected can help reduce the burden on the residential homeowners.

Don Mitchell

Question 5: Is Maple Ridge growing at the right pace? Answer: In the case of residential growth, if there are buyers for the homes being built, that will dictate the growth in that category. In the case of business growth we are sadly lacking in business properties being built. Our residential property tax vs business property tax ratio is 77–23. The average in the

province is 60-40. Industry does not necessarily mean a factory. An office building or warehousing operation also generates business property tax. We need to aggressively go after this type of development to relieve the pressures on residential property taxes.

Todd Oliver

Question 14: Maple Ridge is growing, does City hall need to hire more staff? Answer: No. We need to be looking for ways to utilize the staff we already have. This is not responsible governing or effective and efficient departmental managing. This is yet another example why a core service review is long overdue at City hall.

Gordy Robson

Question 8: Should considerable incentives be offered to lure more and new industry to Maple Ridge? Answer: Yes, if you consider roads and zoned land being available as incentives.

James Rogers

Question 20: Should there be a limit to the number of consecutive terms a mayor/ councillor can serve? Answer: I would not want to see an elected official that the community really endorses be denied the opportunity to continue to serve the community based on a restriction. If there are elected officials that residents feel should not continue to run in elections I am confident they would be voted out by residents.

Craig Rudd

Question 13: Should council have municipal garbage pickup? Answer: We have first-class recycling and other options available.

J. Craig Ruthven

Question 8: Should considerable incentives be offered to lure more and new industry to Maple Ridge? Answer: We should provide incentives but not in the same terms that this question implies. No more tax breaks and monetary incentives once the current period ends rather we should be rebranding ourselves to make ourselves attractive to outside investment. We are living in a natural

paradise with more and more families moving in. We are surrounded by stunning mountain vistas and scenic farms. Wouldn’t it be great to play to our strengths and become a tourist oriented town along the lines of Whistler, Canmore, or some island community? We could promote outdoor adventuring, eco-tourism, small scale farming to local markets. Oh my gosh, why do we need to pay developers to invest here? We’re awesome, but we need to start packaging that awesome.

Grant Sanderson

Question 6: Should the Albion Flats be developed for shopping? Answer: The whole Albion area is under-serviced as far as commercial business. Yes we have farmland, but we should be encouraging agricultural business on that land similar to Golden Ears Cheesecrafters, Hopcotts, or a nursery. Other areas of Albion flats are not ALR and we must encourage commercial growth, mall shopping, or otherwise. That being said, we should redevelop and encourage industry south of the rail tracks in Albion so we can have more living wage jobs in Maple Ridge.

Brian Savage

Question 6: Should the Albion Flats be developed for shopping? Answer: No. That would destroy the downtown shops.

bers? Answer: We will need more police as we grow but in the meantime we are using police when we need health care workers and that’s where I would put part of our protective services budget. We need to be tough on crime but we need to work with the homeless, drug addicted and mentally ill to get them the services they need. Health care not handcuffs.

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Question 5: Is Maple Ridge growing at the right pace? Answer: No. We need to accelerate our commercial and industrial development and build more complete neighbourhoods and a more complete community. We need to bring more shopping, commercial, and industrial development here to balance our tax base, create local jobs, and local shopping opportunities. Our new neighbourhoods need the services that were promised them. Our older neighbourhoods need shopping options, and a diversified tax base so we don’t need to continue to see tax increases every year. We also need to come up with a real and comprehensive plan for how we are going to develop our waterfront moving forward.

Craig Speirs

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