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Bingo migrating to new Lougheed centre The final touches are being put on a new gaming facility that will replace the old bingo hall. by Maria Rantanen

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Andy Lacroix is welcoming the community to the new gaming centre, set to open in the next couple months. Maria Rantanen/TIMES

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with a portable stage, which will allow for small acts. Lacroix hopes that feature will attract local talent to perform and be a venue for local groups to book events. “That’s what these [community gaming centres] are about – about the community,” he said.

All the staff from the current bingo hall, totalling about 50, are being asked to move to the new facility, and the gaming centre will be taking on more staff in the larger building. The restaurant and bar will be called The Well, and it includes a full-service kitchen, patio area, and gas fireplace.

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The cavernous bingo hall on 224th Street will soon be emptied out, as Chances, the new community gaming centre on Lougheed Highway, opens its doors. The final touches are being put on the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation’s new gaming centre at Lougheed Highway and 227th Street. Andy Lacroix, general manager of the local gaming centre, said that the centre is not meant as a regional destination, rather as a local entertainment venue. “They’re more built for the community at large... [and are] meant to engage the community,” he said. The bingo hall on 224th Street seats 500 people, whereas the new facility only has 200 bingo seats and 173 slots, as well as two e-tables – electronic gambling tables which might be blackjack or roulette. Maple Ridge council recently approved up to 200 slot machines in the new building, however, Lacroix said, the plan is to have only 173 for now. The new gaming centre has high ceilings and its design is modern industrial, Lacroix said, with metal details, reclaimed lumber, and features like a roll-down garage door to separate the restaurant into two spaces. There is also a small entertainment area

The gaming centre also includes a board room that can seat up to 40 people and can be booked by community groups. Another room, potentially a future banquet room, is yet to be finished, but will at some point accommodate 200 people for a variety of functions, Lacroix said.

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Municipal politics

Tweet-out follows tweet-up at council meeting Audience members plan to send out opinions during Tuesday’s council meeting. by Maria Rantanen

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A group of Maple Ridge residents plans to tweet-out at tonight’s council meeting. An open invitation went out on Facebook to meet at Blenz

at 6 p.m., first for a post. “We are NOT, “tweet-up” and then to as a group, promoting cross the street to council any particular agenda chambers at 7 p.m. for a or candidate[s]. The “tweet-out.” opinions of individuals Katherine Wagner, a who participate are their former school trustee own.” and member of the “adWagner said people hoc group” Maple Ridge who have joined the Katherine Wagner Former school trustee Council Watch, posted loosely knit watchdog the idea on Facebook. group come from a var“This is a non-partisan effort iety of political stripes, but the to keep Maple Ridge council “broad intersection” is the desire accountable,” she wrote in her for accountability, communica-

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tion, and public engagement. About 20 people have said they will attend Tuesday night, and many will be tweeting about the council meeting, giving them an opportunity to react and give an opinion – in 140 characters or less, Wagner said. This is also a way for people who are home to follow the twitter chatter. But tweeting about council, giving their personal perspective, is just one aspect of the group. Wagner also wants Maple

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Support staff settle The union that represents support workers in public schools has reached a tentative two-year contract deal but the wage increases will have to come out of current funding based on what the ministry calls a “co-operative gains mandate,” according to the school district. • More at www.mrtimes.com

Brandon Russell Cumming-Hobson was arrested by Ridge Meadows RCMP.

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Ridge Meadows RCMP recently arrested three men who they say are wellknown prolific offenders in town. Kevin Curtis Lawrence, 47, Richard Nelson, 33, and Brandon Russell Cumming-Hobson, 21, were all arrested between Sept. 10 and 16 for various criminal activities, said RCMP Cpl. Alanna Dunlop. “These arrests are quite significant,” she said. • More at www.mrtimes.com

Kamp re-appointed Randy Kamp, member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows-Maple RidgeMission, has been re-appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, a position he has held since 2006. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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Literacy

Loonies and toonies boost reading

Commuters are encouraged to have a few extra dollars in their pocket on Wednesday morning. by Maria Rantanen

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Volunteers will be hocking newspapers at local West Coast Express stations this Wednesday hoping to raise some money to help kids learn to read. Raise-A-Reader, an annual event that targets commuters across the Lower Mainland, takes place early Wednesday morning, and local organizer Lorraine Bates hopes people will give at least a loonie or toonie in exchange for a newspaper – money raised will stay in the community and be used for a variety of literacy initiatives. Bates has been organizing the Raise-A-Reader event for six years – in addition to running Country Fest, Ghost Ridge, and the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper – because of her strong belief in promoting literacy. “If you don’t read – can’t read – there’s so many doors closed,” she said. School district senior staff and school trustees are just some of the volunteers who will collecting money at the stations. Jan Unwin, superintendent of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district, is team captain for the Maple Meadows Station

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Trustees and senior school district staff were setting an example for kids to read – picking up some weighty tomes during a break from a Pro-D day. Trustee Ken Clarkson, board chair Mike Murray, director Laurie Meston, superintendent Jan Unwin, directors Shannon Derinzy and David Vandergugten, and trustee Eleanor Palis will collect money at Maple Meadows Station on Wednesday morning. for the fifth year running. This year she has assembled a team of trustees and senior staff to collect money from commuters on their way to work. They’ll be handing out newspapers to commuters in exchange for their hard-earned cash – and she hopes people will have a few dollars in their pocket on Wednesday morning. “The problem is not a lot of

people carry a lot of money [these days],” she said. The idea of raising money for literacy aligns well with the school district’s goals, she said, as being able to read is the key to success, adding that extra funding can help with extra support for students struggling to read. “The least we can do is get out at 5 a.m.... and help them help

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us,” she said, adding that “we support them because they support us.” Raise-A-Reader is an initiative of The Vancouver Sun, and has been going on since 1997. It has raised more than $6.9 million so far. Last year, local donations for Raise-A-Reader totalled about $1,000, all of which went into local initiatives.

Sports

Industrial areas eyed for pot Turf field proposed

City staff are recommending allowing medical marijuana to be grown within the industrial areas. by Maria Rantanen

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Pitt Meadows council is considering allowing medical marijuana grow operations in industrial areas. Health Canada is changing the rules around growing pot for medical purposes and plans to have marijuana grown only by licensed producers. Pitt Meadows council is scheduled to consider drafting a bylaw allowing med-

ical marijuana growing in industrial zones at Tuesday’s committee meeting. The report explains that industrial zones might be more appropriate for growing medical marijuana because they already have services like water, sewer, electricity, and gas, and the buildings can be inspected – unlike buildings in the agricultural zone. In addition, developments in an industrial zone must comply with development permits, unlike in the Agricultural Land Reserve. However, legal counsel for the City has indicated that prohibiting the production of marijuana in agricultural areas could open the City to legal challenges.

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Local soccer groups are hoping Maple Ridge council will consider building another artificial turf field, this time in the Albion Flats. The initiative was discussed at a recent parks and leisure commission meeting. Maple Ridge council was scheduled, during Monday’s council in committee meeting, to discuss putting it into the District’s long-term capital plan. The proposal is to look at building a new artificial turf field at the Albion Sports Complex on the current gravel field. It is estimated that a new synthetic turf field would cost about $2 million.

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Premier dismisses Raid initiative ends in Masse’s An overwhelming majority agreed with Maple charges Ridge councillor to re-open Riverview Hospital. A 50-year-old Maple Ridge man is being held in custody. by Maria Rantanen

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A 50-year-old Maple Ridge man was arrested after police raided a Laity Street apartment late last week. Armed with a search warrant, members of Emergency Response Team and the Ridge Meadows RCMP street enforcement team converged on the Westgate Apartments just before 7 a.m. on Thursday. The subsequent search of the suspect’s residence led to his arrest and the seizure of drugs and firearms, said RCMP Cpl. Alanna Dunlop. “Police seized quantities of illegal drugs, a firearm, a replica firearm, along with other items to support their allegaByron Mazor tions,” arrested suspect Dunlop said. Charges have since been approved against Byron Howard Mazor. “Mr. Mazor was taken into custody without incident during the search, and police seized several items that prompted the criminal charges,” Dunlop said. He faces several counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of firearms. He also faces further charges stemming from court-ordered conditions of release dating back to 2012. Mazor appeared in court on Friday and has been remanded in custody.

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Maple Ridge Councillor Bob Masse found it “very disappointing” that his idea of re-opening Riverview Hospital – while supported by council colleagues across the province – was dismissed by Premier Christy Clark. Bob Masse At last week’s Union of B.C. Maple Ridge councillor Municipalities’ conference, a resolution instigated by Masse and endorsed by Maple Ridge council to re-open the hospital that dealt with mentally ill people, passed with an overwhelming majority as one of the last items on the agenda. But shortly after, Premier Clark addressed the annual conference of B.C. councillors and mayors, and she said she had no intention of re-opening the facility. “Very disappointing, but we will not give up,” Masse commented after the premier’s dismissal of the idea. Masse said before the UBCM meeting that he would like Riverview Hospital re-opened and turned into a centre of excellence for mental health. Clark said the government plans to continue helping homeless people by building social housing. “People live tragic lives which none of us would want,” she said. “We’re spending $80 million on housing just in Vancouver and $1.3 billion on mental health annually.”

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

On the water

Cops for Cancer

Stranded boater plucked from river Riders cycle through Ridge Ridge Meadows Search & Rescue members made two water rescues in the past week.

Tour de Coast riders arrive today and will visit junior team member Casey Wright’s school. by Ronda Payne editorial@mrtimes.com

The four Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer bike tours raise funds to beat childhood cancers. Riders with the Tour de Coast group arrive in Maple Ridge today (Tuesday) where they will visit local emergency personnel and rest before spending time Casey Wright with their junior team memJunior team member ber, Casey Wright, at his school – Maple Ridge Elementary – Wednesday morning. One of the riders, Const. Duncan McRae, is a member of the Ridge Meadows RCMP. At the local detachment offices today, at about 2:35 p.m. McRae will present a plaque to his colleagues in recognition of their support. “The plaques are presented to people who support the tours, like businesses and schools, especially those schools with kids who are junior team members,” said Gina Ungaro with the Canadian Cancer Society’s B.C. and Yukon division. Maple Ridge Elementary principal Gwyneth DixonWarren will also be presented with a plaque to celebrate the continuous support the school and students have given to the tour. All the riders will be on hand for the school stop at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, where Casey will share a few words with his fellow students during the visit.

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A man was soaked and suffering from mild hypothermia when he was finally plucked from a stranded boat on the Fraser River this weekend. He’d spent the night on a 14-foot fibreglass runabout that was spotted floating near a small log boom near the 19800 block of River Road just before 6 a.m. on Sunday, explained search manager Rick Laing, with the Ridge Meadows Search & Rescue. The initial emergency call came in that a man was hanging onto a log in the water, he said. That proved false. When Laing arrived on scene ahead of the rest of his team, he could easily see from the shore that the man was actually inside a boat. But, he was non-responsive to police and paramedics calling from the shoreline of the Katzie First Nation’s reserve. The swift water rescue team was already at the search hall in Albion, preparing to depart for a course in Vancouver Sunday morning, when the call came in, Laing noted. That facilitated a quicker and larger response than normal, he added, noting 12 members were deployed in the team’s inflatable Zodiac from the McKay Street wharf while the large rescue boat was put into the water from the float plane launch in Pitt Meadows.

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A man was found, cold but safe, floating in a boat on the Fraser River early Sunday morning. Ridge Meadows Search & Rescue members brought him ashore, and towed the boat to the nearby wharf. Less than an hour after the initial report came in, rescuers had boarded the small boat, determined the man was conscious, transferred him to the rescue boat, and taken him safely to shore – where he was handed over to paramedics for treatment. The boat was then towed downstream, Laing said, to the wharf near the Katzie Reserve. Arrangements were made for the owner to pick it up from there, Laing said.

Practice turned real

What started out as a practice session last Wednesday night also turned into a rescue for the local search team. This time, the group was preparing

to head up Pitt Lake with two boats and a hovercraft when they learned a couple was stranded on a jet ski. “Both subjects were tired and a bit chilled but otherwise in good shape,” said deputy team manager Al Leonard. “Fortunately, the weather was as good as it was.” Laing added that the woman confessed she was preparing to jump in the water and attempt to swim to shore. He was grateful she didn’t, noting that Pitt Lake is a tidal lake with dangerous undercurrents and notoriously high winds that can make manoeuvring the waterway hazardous for boaters and swimmers alike.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Early childhood education

on Wheels Kids hurt by lack of funding Meals Fundraiser Kathy Booth is a local writer addressing the importance of early childhood development, and the work being done locally.

Columnist Kathy Booth explains how a union settlement will hurt children with developmental disabilities.

’m proud of this community, and by “this community,” I mean Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Katzie. Although each is unique, they’re also like members of the same family. And family members work together to make sure everyone is taken care of. The Ridge Meadows Early Childhood Development committee is a good example of the global cooperation that takes place. Community members and representatives from small and large organizations meet regularly with one common concern – supporting and advocating for families with young children. Some of the organizations are well known – public health and the school district being two of them. Some are less universal, but deeply appreciated by the children and families who need them. The Child Development Centre is one of these, and we are one of the families who benefited from their services more than 21 years ago. Our youngest daughter received speech, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy there from ages two to five. Before the CDC started in our community, we had to drive our daughter to Sunny Hill Health Centre in Vancouver three times each week just to get the services she needed. Lots of other families weren’t as lucky. They didn’t have a car or it was too difficult to take their child (often in a wheelchair) on public transportation, even if the bus stop was within walking distance

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of home. The CDC here changed all that. Not only did we have services in our own community, but they were strongly family centered – recognizing the important role the family played in a child’s life, and that the parents were the experts on their own child. We were respected, and the centre’s staff worked hard to come up with plans to meet each child’s unique needs. Therapists even provided home visits for families without transportation. Intensive early intervention meant our daughter was ready to start school with her peers. The CDC opened up her world. Recently, a new collective agreement was negotiated between the Health Employers Association of BC and the health sector unions. In compliance with the agreement, the CDC staff will be receiving a welldeserved increase. However, the CDC will not be receiving any increase in funding to pay for this, nor can services be cut. Organizations affected by the settlement are expected to find savings in other areas. This may be doable for large, multi-layered organizations. But, what does it mean for smaller ones with services so important to our community? The CDC is not large.

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City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2588, 2013 The purpose of this amendment is to create a new Comprehensive Development Zone (CD-K) and to rezone the property located at 19095, 19105 and a portion of the property at 19083 Mitchell Road from Large Lot Residential (RS) Zone to the proposed Comprehensive Development Zone K (CD-K) Zone in order to permit the construction of a 40 unit townhouse development. These properties are legally described as: • A portion of Lot 25, Section 1 Block 5 North Range 1 East New Westminster District Plan 25019 • Lot 26, Section 1 Block 5 North Range 1 East New Westminster District Plan 25019 • Lot 178, Section 1 Block 5 North Range 1 East New Westminster District Plan 46124

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Snapshot of inconvenience Few people are more vulnerable in traffic than pedestrian school children trying to negotiate school zones populated by distracted drivers who speed along without thought to the havoc they have the potential to wreak. A particularly sad fact is that some of the worst and most common offenders of school zone speed limits are parents who find themselves in a hurry to drop off their own kids before hurrying off to work. Scan It doesn’t take much to with knock down a little kid, especially when you have a thousand kilograms or so of self-powered plastic and metal to help you do the job. And the difference that just a few kilometres per hour make when a distracted driver – or a distracted school child – spirals towards tragedy is quite astounding. An American study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that pedestrian collisions with vehicle speeds at less than 20 miles per hour (30 km/h) result in serious injury or fatality in less than 20 per cent of cases. Up that speed to just 35 mph (55 km/h) and most of the kids hit will be killed or incapacitated. Add to that the increased likelihood of hitting a pedestrian as speeds increase and reaction times decrease in the atmosphere of mayhem that surrounds schools during the school’sin and school’s-out periods, and it becomes clear that speeding in school zones should not – cannot – be tolerated. The BC Liberals appear to remain committed to their politically popular – but strategically questionable – decision to axe photo radar in 2001. But the Union of B.C. Municipalities has a strong case for bringing it back, if only in school zones. We have to ask ourselves if a child’s life is worth less than the inconvenience of a speeding ticket arriving in the mail. – B.G.

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Learn from especially bad day Maybe we could outfit a few of cantly enough to warrant notice. our judges with RCMP uniforms And I got caught. and send them out to do a bit of But instead of a stoic police field work. officer asking for my driver’s Or failing that (I suspect basic licence and wordlessly writing training in Regina is somewhat out a ticket, I got a motorcycle more physically demanding than cop who’d clearly had enough of law school) maybe we could send jerks like me ruining his perfectly them on a few ride-alongs. good days. They need to see what actually He started out angry, wonhappens when people having dering aloud at what kind of a bad day do something stupid thoughtless jackass would risk by Bob Groeneveld while driving. the lives of his family and others We could call it the Especially on the road by driving like an Bad Day Reality Orientation idiot. Program. Then he got to the meat and potatoes: it was There are at least some judges sitting on the a couple of days before Christmas, and experibenches in this province and across Canada ence demanded that, by the time New Year’s Eve who need to be among the first to look inside rolled around, he would be called to a car crash, the mangled wreckage of a car that contains the and he would be awarded the dubious honour of bodies – or the body parts – of people who haptelling a husband or wife or their children that pened to come across a driver who was having a a husband or wife or their children would never bad day. be coming home… because someone like me had They need to have the opportunity to be killed them. involved in cleaning up the mess that comes out He was saddened by the prospect. of someone’s bad day. He made me feel like I was a piece of dirt that They need to be – at least for one moment in needed to be scraped off someone’s shoe. their lives – the police officer who has to go to And he made me slow down. a stranger’s home with news that will make the I do not discount the possibility that he saved universe collapse right before their very eyes. my life that day – and maybe other lives, too: I was once nearly the victim of someone who lives of the people I love who ride in my vehicle was having a bad day. She was upset, got drunk, with me, or people I’ve never known who share and headed off on the wrong side of the freeway, the roads with me. looking for someone to help her commit suicide. Still to this day, when I catch myself in too A relatively novice driver at the time, I barely much of a hurry, I think of him. got out of her way and ended with my car in And he saves my life again. the ditch – but somehow without so much as a Might I suggest that B.C. Supreme Court scratch, on either myself or the car. Justice Miriam Gropper be placed near the head When she got into the courtroom, the judge of the list for our Especially Bad Day Reality blamed her, not her bad day. Orientation Program? I also was personally made to realize, a few Her handling of the case of Andelina years later, that having a bad day is not an Hecimovic and the bad day that resulted in the excuse for making the day worse. deaths of Beckie Dyer and Johnny De Oliveira I was speeding. suggests that she could really benefit from some Not by a huge margin, but nevertheless signifi- of that hands-on experience.

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Justice

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inconsiderate behaviour behind the wheel? Dear Editor, It is just plain selfishness. I was shocked and disappointed to learn I offer my condolences to the Dyer and De that Andelina Hecimovic was found not Oliveira families who should not have to be guilty of killing Beckie Dyer and Johnny grieving because of a person’s selfish act. De Oliviera. Though I do understand that she did not intentionally harm that young John E. McKenzie, Maple Ridge couple, she did make the decision Scan to get behind the wheel and drive with on an unfamiliar road while emoDear Editor, tionally distraught. I cannot believe the decision B.C. has been cracking down handed down by Madame Justice on drivers lately for everything Miriam Gropper. from speeding to texting, with the I have no background in law, Letters to aside from rudimentary business penalties being relatively severe, the Editor law classes I attended in college, so I do not understand how an emotionally unstable woman was but even a simple woman like me able to get into her car and cause sees what a travesty this is. an accident that took two lives and have no It took me less than five minutes to pull repercussions. up the ICBC pages which clearly state the It states clearly in the driver’s manual that fines and points involved when people if you are not in your right state of mind, don’t follow their stated laws. you should not get behind the wheel. This young woman walked away scot Obviously, no guilty verdict could posfree – no points, no fines, no jail time. She sibly undo what was done that night, but had a rough day, she was vomited on at I think the Dyer and De Oliverira families her nursing job. She had her period. Does deserved justice for their children, more vehicular manslaughter not apply to women than she deserves her freedom. during their cycles? Cheryl Grant, Maple Ridge My friend Debbie Dyer will never see her daughter grow up into the fine, socially responsible adult she was becoming. She will never have grandchildren to love and Dear Editor, hold, she will never again hug her only I am saddened by the judge’s decision child. My heart breaks. [Driver not guilty in Pitt deaths, Sept. 19, I live with a chronic illness which often TIMES]. Drivers who race through red lights leaves me without sleep and in pain. I at high speeds put the rest of us in danger. choose not to drive when I am like this. It is They have no regard for the safety of others dangerous, and I make the choice not to get when doing it. behind the wheel, as I know I am impaired I saw the Speed Watch volunteers out on and could not live with myself if I hurt or Lougheed Highway this week doing their kill someone. part to get people to slow down and drive I’m beyond shocked and dismayed. safely. If you are driving at a moderate speed, you will not cause accidents which Deborah Revell, Maple Ridge kill or injure others. All you have to do is [Note: Fuller versions of these letters are slow and drive with due care and attention. online at www.mrtimes.com. Click on How many more have to die because of Opinion, or search the writer’s name.]

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Food bank donations prompt pride

Dear Editor, We help with the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive and want to thank the residents of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows for the 10,000 pounds of food that was

collected for The Friends In Need Food Bank. The food bank is grateful for the donations at this time of the year, when the shelves are not as full as need be.

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An alleged gun report in west Maple Ridge last week prompted tactical response from Mounties and reaction from TIMES readers: “Funny how not too far away from us in the States you can legally walk down the street with a gun on your belt, and nobody will even think twice about it. LOL.” – Colin Cumbridge “We drove by just as one cop was standing by [the] bush with gun drawn, then other cop was just pulling up. We drove by last time this house had the shooting, so it was kinda scary driving by the same house with cops again at it. Glad though the cops were doing a good job protecting our city.” – Jodi Statham “That’s near where my Dad lives, Scary!!!!” – Jasper Stickleback Des Roches “The comments in The TIMES about the police blocking off Dewdney Trunk Road weren’t entirely true! I felt very nervous driving past four police vehicles, lights flashing, half on the sidewalk, half in the curb lane with five or six vest-clad officers crouching below the line of the hedge, guns drawn, while the lead officer was slide cocking a shotgun. If they were worried about shots coming their way, why wasn’t the road blocked off? Myself and every other driver heading home was at risk! – Don Bowen

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Dear Editor, It is excellent that Patricia and Terry Tochkin shop locally in the 38 stores they mention [Malls don’t keep taxes down, Sept. 17 Letters, TIMES]. They question the tax increase that still occurs. They would find their tax bills considerably higher than they are without those 38 stores. Cherryl Katnich, Maple Ridge For more letters to the editor visit... www.mrtimes.com – Click on Opinion

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Please, Mr. TransLink minister…

t appears Premier Christy, while encouraging the mayors to find a solution to funding TransLink, mentioned the word “REFERENDUM!!!” With our recent experiences on referendums, the mayors know the result: unless the public is really motivated for a project, the answer to increasing taxes will be, “NO!!” So what happens now? The premier appointed Todd Stone, MLA from Kamloops, as Minister of Transportation and in charge of the snake pit we call TransLink. Having had the honour of being the shortest serving TransLink director in history, there are some words of wisdom that should be passed on to the new minister. During the nine months I was there, I learned how

different municipalities represented their taxpayers by sucking TransLink dollars in astonishing ways. Mr. Minister, first make a plan for the Fraser Valley. I believe one of your predecessors had the concept of running SkyTrain to Hope, which was where the plan should have started, before we built our current spaghetti transit system in Vancouver and Burnaby. The densification of the Canada Line has proven beyond anybody’s doubt that our growth should be focused around transit lines. So let’s assume you can cause a plan to be made. Secondly, Mr. Minister, municipalities that want TransLink extended to them should be required to provide the right of way at no cost to the utility. We know with development rights around transit

stations, municipalities can get the right-of-ways donated to encourage TransLink development quicker. Past developers, and in some cases governments, have raped TransLink budgets in acquisition and development requirements. This would contain capital costs of future transit development, without increasing taxes and fares, or referendums. Thirdly, if you are with me so far, Mr. Minister, when I was at a meeting as a TransLink director there was a perfect suggestion for funding TransLink’s ongoing operating costs forever. It was called an “area benefit tax.” Vancouver and especially Burnaby refused it. If we were to tax a few cents per square foot on a circle around TransLink stations, we would generate almost a million dollars

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per station per year, funding the operating deficit. The largest taxpayer would be the City of Burnaby because of their undeveloped land holdings around transit stations. Mr. Minister, you have an incredible opportunity. The premier has terrified the Fraser Valley fiefdom holders with the word referendum. If you can put it on the ground, you could make it a trilogy of visionary builders from Kamloops: Gaglardi, Smith, and Stone. Just saying… Gordy Robson’s column appears Tuesdays in the print and/or online versions of The TIMES. Reactions can be emailed c/o editorial@mrtimes.com.

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Family affair: Jean Easton, Roxanne Hoope Jesse Russell, TIMES colum r/TIMES Annie Russel nist and form l, Chuck Russ er editor Lynn (sitting) were ell, and Easton, as wel all on hand fo l as Alan East r the recent M too was TIMES on aple Ridge Te columnist Tim rry Fox Run. Tyler (above) So and his son An drew.

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Sebasten Wakeling, and his mother Ali – as well as his older brother William and dozens of friends and family members – participated in the Maple Ridge Terry Fox Run on Sept. 15. They walked in honour of Sebastien’s father Sandy Wakeling, who passed away in July after a long battle with cancer.

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“We support any com“It’s just a fun night out. munity need in Pitt The food and drink are Meadows,” Boekhorst said. already there, and there “This fundraiser in parwill be some great people. ticular is to support annual It’s all for a really, really needs.” good cause.” While there will be Tickets for the evening a number of people to are $20 and include the chat to and get to know choice of either a steak or Saturday night, other chicken dinner plus one activities will include door drink. The event starts Ineke Boekhorst prizes, a 50/50 draw, a at 6:30 p.m. with dinner foundation director silent auction, and live served at 7:30 p.m. entertainment arranged by In addition to being an the Legion. affordable night out, the evening Prior contributions from the dinner helps raise funds for a variety of have assisted with the food bank, community programs and activities purchasing computers for seniors, in Pitt Meadows. and instruments for school children Cash raised from the dinner will to participate in music programs. top up the interest earned on the For more information or to purorganization’s endowment fund to chase tickets, contact Carole at 604create the foundation’s annual dona465-5398. tion pool.

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Did you see the rainbow over the Golden Ears last week? It once again made me realize, how lucky we are to call Maple Ridge home. Got to love Maple Ridge, where urban style meets rural charm! Where we can still relish a laidback lifestyle, just beyond the big city limits, where natural wonders are practically in our backyard. Not surprising, that Maple Ridge is the place to live for lifestyle and once again the #2 investment town in B.C. We live here, because we choose to live here, raise our children, love our grand-children, embrace the culture, challenge every outdoor quest imaginable, from hiking, world-class golfing, sailing, biking, horseback riding to any kind of business we need, including some very unique shopping experiences! Where to find all those extracurricular activities for our youth? Don’t have to go far; stay in your hometown; Downtown Maple Ridge offers everything anybody could ever need. Save time, money, energy and help conserve our environment at the same time; shop where you live, support local economy, so merchants may in turn be able to support your youth organization, when in need of a donation! Sooo many different activities available right Downtown Maple Ridge: Dance Studios, Swimming Lessons, Craft Classes, etc. all play an invaluable role in any community, not only as an economic driver, but also from a social perspective; you will often build long-term relationships with other parents, neighbours, etc you meet while at these activities. Take for instance Maple Ridge Dance Circle, on 224th, they’ve been around for a long time and have grown deep roots in our community. The Art of Dance Studio on Lougheed, Dance FX and Fabulous Feet on Dewdney, just see anyone of them for Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, etc. Noticed the craft studios in our town core, on Dewdney you’ll find The Create Shop, where kids of all ages are artists every day, with ceramics, glass, etc; Melissa even offers Birthday Parties and “A Paper Notion” if you’re into scrapbooking, card making or other paper crafts. 4Cats on 224th will show kids how to create a “Picasso” and have so much fun doing it! For Music Lessons, visit Bergthorson School of Music on Lougheed; if you’re looking for guitar, violin, piano, or voice lessons, but also different instruments like Viola, Ukulele, Banjo and Fiddle. How about the volunteer Cadet program with St John Ambulance, located on North Ave, providing first aid and CPR training. Enjoy swimming lessons at the Leisure Centre plus an array of other physical activities to choose from. If Martial Arts is the direction for your child: contact Curran’s Karate, WTTU Martial Arts and Karate for Kids, or Warrior Spirit on Dewdney; Jeong’s Taekwondo Academy 223rd Street or Western Academy of Martial Arts on North Ave. The Fight Pit on Dewdney is now offering children’s MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Totally different but just as much fun is bowling; at Rev’s Bowling on 119th Ave you’ll find many youth bowling leagues for kids of all ages, also a great birthday party activity! If it is “academic assistance” you’re after, visit Kumon Math & Reading Centre on Dewdney. So, shop at home for all your extracurricular needs, stay local and get to know the smiling faces behind the counter in Downtown Maple Ridge. You may find your neighbour, hockey coach, kid’s teacher, or the person you ran into, while jogging; they all choose to live here too!

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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times September 24: Weavers

• Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild meet at the Whonnock Lake Centre at 7:30 p.m. Besides spinners and weavers, they welcome felters, knitters, basket makers, and anyone interested in any other fibre arts. For more information, call Marie at 604-462-9059.

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www.mrtimes.com September 24: Garden volunteers

• The Intergenerational Garden is looking for volunteers to care for the vegetable gardens at 121st Avenue and Edge Street. The next meeting is 10:30 a.m. to noon at the CEED Centre, 11739 223rd St. Info: Sue Fleming at 604-837-8915 or gardencoord@gmail.com.

September 24: Financial literacy

• Vancity financial literacy staff present “Basic Banking” at the Maple Ridge Library at 7 p.m. as part of the Money for Beginners series. Learn about bank accounts, bank fees, interest rates, and how to manage cheques, cards and statements. Info: 604-467-7417.

September 24: Autism support

• Ridge Meadows Autism Information and Support Group, a group for parents of children with autism or other development disabilities, meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 11641 224th St., Maple Ridge. There will be a discussion about support available through MCFD, the Association for Community Living, and in the community. RSVP to tracy. hewgill@rmacl.org or 604-467-8700 ext 119.

September 24: Seniors

• Seniors network presents “You and Your Aging Parents” workshop as part of the Aging Gracefully Series. Information on practical, stress-relieving resources to help care for aging parents at5:30 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows Library, #200-12099 Harris Rd. Register: 604786-7404 or htreleaven@shaw.ca.

• Positively Speaking Toastmasters Maple Ridge holds an area Humorous Speech and Table Topics contest at 7:30 p.m. at Maple Ridge council chambers. The entry fee is $5. Info: Dawn Barnas at 778-246-2444, pstm. pr@gmail.com, or www.facebook.com/pstmmapleridge.

September 25: Wacky Wednesdays

• Kids in Grades 4 and up are invited to the Wacky Wednesdays: Chocolate Festival with chocolate-filled activities and games at 3:30 p.m. Register: 604-467-7417.

September 26: Cinema Politica

• Cinema Politica will be screening the film Bottled Life: The Truth About Nestle’s Business With Water from 7 to 9 p.m. at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, council chambers, 11995 Haney Pl., Maple Ridge. Info: www.cinemapolitica.org/screening/ridgemeadows/bottled-life.

September 26: Seniors

• A citizen services specialist from Service Canada will be at the Pitt Meadows Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explain benefits available under the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security program. There will be info about eligibility, when to apply, how to access, required documentation, and who to contact for help. Registration at 604-465-4113.

September 26 to October 10: Internet

• Maple Ridge Library offers Fun With the Internet over three consecutive Wednesdays from Sept. 26 to Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Learn all about the web, check out interesting websites, learn how to find pictures, and more. Registration required: 604-467-7417.

September 27: Hominum

• Hominum Fraser Valley, an informal discus-

teams with a maximum of six people per team. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the library, #200-12099 Harris Rd.

sion and support group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men, meets at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

September 28: BIA market

September 28: Fundraiser

• Pitt Meadows Community Foundation holds its annual fundraiser at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #88, 12101 224th St., Maple Ridge. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $20, which includes a steak or chicken and a drink. There will be door prizes, live entertainment, 50/50 draw, silent auction, and more. Ticket information: Carole at 604-465-5398.

September 28: The ACT

• The arts council and Family Education and Support Centre present Canada Culture Day at The ACT, a free family-friendly community celebration. Everyone is invited to visit the diverse community groups at their information booths as well as participate in workshops and demos. The celebration opens with a traditional hoop and jingle dance and a performance from the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at The ACT, 11944 Haney Pl. Info: 604-476-2787 or www.theactmapleridge. org.

September 28: Western Carnival

• Maple Ridge Seniors Village, 22141 119th Ave., hosts a Western Carnival from 2 to 4 p.m. with entertainment, games, facepainting, Bunkie the Clown, and carnival food.

September 28: Charity dinner

• The seventh annual Wishes4Whiskers fundraising dinner for the animal sanctuary Saints will be held at Pitt Meadows Golf Course, 13615 Harris Rd. Tickets are $60 per person or $400 for a table of eight. To sponsor a table or to buy tickets, contact Sheila Kullar at events@saintsrescue.ca or 604-574-9809.

September 28: Fundraiser

• Ridge Meadows Youth & Justice Advocacy Association, a non-profit organization that helps youth in conflict with the law, holds its Youth Diversion dinner and silent auction at the Ranch Pub, 21973 132nd Ave., Maple Ridge, at 6 p.m. preceded by a volleyball tournament. Info: to http://bit.ly/14j1Tfq.

September 28: History

• Maple Ridge Library presents “Ghost Towns of B.C.: Sandon” at 1:30 p.m. Travel back in time with well-known historian John Mitchell as he shares the story of Sandon, known as the “Monte Carlo of B.C.” and how it burst to life during the silver boom of the mid 1890s. Info: Maple Ridge Library at 604-467-7417.

September 28: Quiz night

• Downtown Maple Ridge BIA is holding an outdoor summer market with downtown Maple Ridge vendors in Memorial Peace Park in conjunction with the Haney Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be live music, food, and kids’ activities in a street-market atmosphere. Info: 604-467-2420.

September 28 & 29: Art class

• Pitt Meadows Friends of the Library holds its annual Quiz Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. People are encouraged to come by themselves or as a team. The evening is limited to 10

• Garibaldi Art Club is hosting an intermediate watercolour weekend workshop at The ACT with world renowned watercolourist Alex Fong. He will demonstrate his watercolour techniques while assisting participants with their watercolour technique. The cost is $185. Info: Lyn Thomas at 604-462-8380. • Full list: www.mrtimes.com

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Joint food drive stocks Caring Place cupboards The Salvation Army has partnered with Craftsman Collision and Save-On-Foods to host a donation blitz.

Ashley Pirhonen, employee with Craftsman Collision, put the latest batch of donations into the trunk of a courtesy car outside the 203rd Street Maple Ridge Save-On-Foods during the recent Make a Dent food drive. The donations were being collected for The Caring Place, as part of the fifth annual Making a Dent Food Drive, benefitting local community shelters, but this was the first time the drive was held in Maple Ridge.

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Sean van Rijswijk, the youngest volunteer outside Save-On-Foods during the food drive, hoisted a package of orange juice into the trunk of a Craftsman Collision courtesy car. In the meantime, employees from Craftsman posed with the Salvation Army team during the food drive.

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With a car steadily filling with non-perishable food donations, and a distinctive, red Salvation Army kettle out front of the 203rd Street Maple Ridge Save-On-Foods, volunteers with the Make a Dent food drive were well on their way to their goal: ensuring no families go hungry this fall. It marked the first year for a new food drive – a joint initiative between the Salvation Army, Craftsman Collision, and Save-On-Foods in Maple Ridge. For Stephanie Wagner, public relations manager with the local Salvation Army’s Caring Place, it was an opportunity to stock the shelves of some very important local programs. “Our hopes for today are to take away some food items for our emergency food hampers, [and] our community meal program, which is so vital to our community,” she said at the Sept. 14 event. All donations made during the Make a Dent food drive remain in the community, and they also count for double. Craftsman Collision pledged to match every single food and cash donation made. After only a few hours the courtesy car was already half full, and the trunk overflowing with cans and boxes. “We have a lot of macaroni and cheese, which is great because you can cook it very easily and anyone can use it,”

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said Wagner. Peanut butter, on the Salvation Army’s list of the top four items to donate, was also popular with shoppers looking to help out. The drive, now in its fifth year province-wide, has had major success, with the 2012 event seeing $28,000 raised for communities within the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. “It’s been really great,” said Wagner of Maple Ridge’s inaugural food drive. “We’ve had great reception so far and people have been so generous with their donations, not only cash, but food as well.” This year, the Make a Dent food drive aims to raise $30,000 dollars for the Salvation Army and its programs.

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Craftsman Collision and SaveOn-Foods in Maple Ridge joined forces to host a one-day food drive for The Caring Place Even though the donation blitz is over, donations of non-perishable foods and cash are still being accepted by the faithbased outreach service in Maple Ridge. Donation information available online at www.caringplace.ca, or at the shelter, at 22188 Lougheed Hwy. in Maple Ridge.

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Sports Flames flickering After posting a tie and a win to open their 2013/14 Pacific Coast Hockey League season, the Ridge Meadows Flames have flickered as of late. The junior B Flames have lost their past three games and are now own a recJamie Fiset ord of 1-3-1. Flames head coach Yet optimism still reigns in the Flames’ camp. Head coach Jamie Fiset said, with 15 rookies in the lineup, the Flames are still finding their way. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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A 54-year-old race car driver from Pitt Meadows clinched the Sports 2000 season championship title.

Driver is champ It’s been a good season for Pitt Meadows race car driver Ray Stec. The 54-year-old – who tests jet plane engines during the day – spends his weekends experimenting with a different type of speed. Find out what winning the championship title in the Sport 2000 racing circuit this season has meant this amateur driver. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Pitt team shut out It was a tough start to the season for the Pitt Meadows Marauders football team as the Mission Roadrunners beat the local varsity team 20 to 6. A Mission emergency starter quarterback scored three touchdowns on the Pitt Meadows Secondary team on their turf in Friday’s game. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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A 17-year-old water polo player capped a busy summer by helping Canada to a silver medal at the Pan American Games in Argentina. by Troy Landreville

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Virginia Smith, water polo player extraordinaire, looks like she’ll be following the aquatic path of her big sister. Her 20-year-old sibling Victoria is a junior at San Jose State University, where she is playing for the varsity Spartans on a full water polo scholarship. Like her sister, Virginia is pretty much a lock to take the NCAA route once she graduates from Garibaldi Secondary this coming June. A Grade 12 honour roll student at Garibaldi, Virginia recently returned from the Pan American Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she captained Canada’s silver-medal winning U17 girls water polo team. The 17-year-old was one of two girls from B.C. on the Canadian team, which lost 106 to the U.S. in the championship game of a tournament that ran Aug. 23 to Sept. 1. “I’m happy with the way we played,” Virginia said. “We’ve come a long way from the beginning of the summer.” The sport, a hybrid of handball and soccer but played in the water, is taking Virginia places. Once her school year finished this past June, Virginia trained with the national team and played games on three continents, North America, Europe (Holland, in particular), and South America. To put it mildly, it was a busy summer. “Over the summer I was training twice a day for three hours each session,” Virginia said. “I had a break when I got back. If I didn’t, I would get burned out.” She’s come a long way, in many ways, since she took up the sport at the age of seven, joining the

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Garibaldi Secondary student Virginia Smith, 17, helped bring home silver at the Pan America Games this summer. She is one of the country’s top youth female water polo players (in the B.C. swimsuit). From Maple Ridge, the Smith sisters (right) are Victoria (left) and Virginia (wearing a black Team Canada swim suit), both accomplished water polo players.

Haney Neptunes before going on to play for the Fraser Valley Water Polo Club. “My parents [David and Michell] put me in it [water polo] to toughen me up and make sure I wouldn’t drown,” Virginia said. “When I started at seven it was mostly just for fun, but I kept with it. As I kept going, it became more important to me.” Mission accomplished. And on the journey to becoming one of the country’s top U17 female players, Virginia has grown to love the sport. “I really enjoy the physical fitness part of it,” Virginia said. “It’s like all the sports combined into one and it’s a team sport.” A utility player, Virginia says she does “whatever my coach tells me to do.” This is Virginia’s second year with the Canadian women’s

national youth team. She is looking at scholarship opportunities in the United States to play in the NCAA. Virginia has had interest from a few schools she said, including San Jose State, Princeton, Hawaii, and Long Beach. But for the here and now, she wants to have a strong academic Grade 12 year at Garibaldi (where her sister also attended) while playing for Fraser Valley in the Canadian Women’s Super 8 League. She’ll be balancing equal parts of water polo and studying during her free time from now to graduation. “In the winter I’m going to be training five days a week with my club team,” she said. She and her Fraser Valley teammates will be training and travelling around western Canada to play games against Calgary, Regina, and the rival Pacific

Storm in the Super 8’s Western Conference. The Eastern Conference consists of Eastern Canadian teams Ottawa, York, DDO, and CAMO. The teams cross over for the championship weekend, which will be divided into two divisions: the championship conference (top two teams from each conference based on regular season results) and relegation conference (bottom two teams from each conference). The Super 8 games will be intense, an aspect of the sport that Virginia doesn’t mind. “Most of it’s underwater,” she said, regarding the rough stuff many of the officials can’t see. “All the punching, the scrapping… it keeps me going.” The sisters’ parents are collectively the driving force, literally, with their water polo aspirations. “They’ve helped out a lot,” Virginia said. “They were driving us everywhere.”

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MAPLE RIDGE FALL 2013 COMMUNITY UPDATE P1

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FALL 2013

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Shopping

Growth

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Our Future

An update on the work to create destination shopping in our community

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INTRODUCTION A Message From The Mayor As I walk or drive around Maple Ridge, in our neighbourhoods or the Town Centre I am excited about the changes I see.. action is evident everywhere. As our community settles in for the work of a busy fall season, the District wants to provide citizens with a snapshot of the 2013 projects and accomplishments that have occurred so far. As I write this introduction a couple of expressions come to mind. The first expression is “sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees.” As individuals, we often fail to take the time to celebrate the accomplishments and milestones of life as we focus on our bigger goals and

dreams. This Council has a work agenda that will shape our community for years to come, but it is important to stop for a minute and reflect on what we have already accomplished. The second expression is “a picture is worth a thousand words.” So as you flip through this update you will see lots of photos that show how our community is growing, changing and evolving. There is action everywhere and rather than talk about it, we want you to see it. As this Council passes the halfway point of our mandate and moves into the business planning cycle for the next five years, our priorities are still on the items we all heard in the last election. Specifically,

the economic prosperity of our community, improved transportation infrastructure and ensuring that our community is developing in a smart and managed way so that citizens can accomplish their personal goals relating to their family, home and the lifestyle that they work so hard to achieve. I hope that folks will take the time to review this publication and that you will share my excitement about Maple Ridge and the future. I speak for all of Council when I invite you to become engaged and connected with the work that’s going on in our community. Change is everywhere, and in that change I believe that Maple Ridge’s character and

Your Council (from left to right) is Michael Morden, Al Hogarth, Corisa Bell, Ernie Daykin, Judy Dueck, Cheryl Ashlie and Robert Masse.

uniqueness will be valued, respected and enhanced. This is your Maple Ridge. If you have comments or questions please send me an email to mayorandcouncil@ mapleridge.ca.

Ernie Daykin, Mayor

SHOPPING The Path to Desination Shopping in Albion

Council has undertaken a number of steps to accelerate the development of commercial and retail space in the community. In the Town Centre, the Investment Incentive Program has had an impact on residential development, and was a catalyst for commercial development as well. Haney Place Mall completed a $2 million renovation of the east side of the mall to welcome Thrifty Foods and later this year will complete a $10 million renovation and expansion to become the new home for Target Canada in our community. In addition to this high profile project in the Town Centre, new commercial space has come on stream at a number of locations as part of residential condominium development. In addition to these new projects, local businesses have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars renovating existing buildings and a number of new businesses have opened or are preparing to open in the community. One of the big issues on the agenda during the last election was the demand for a more ‘destination style’ shopping experience and the focus of this has been in the Albion Flats. In recent weeks the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) made rulings on properties north of 105 Avenue that were consistent with what they had told the District in the past. These rulings now create a clear path for Council towards the creation of commercial and retail space to serve the overall community

as well as the growing Albion neighbourhood. The District is currently preparing an exclusion application for forwarding to the ALC for the lands south of 105 Avenue. Concurrently, and as per Council’s prior direction, the District is continuing discussions on a land exchange as proposed by Ridge Smart Centres. When the draft agreement is concluded, it will be forwarded to Council for review and consideration. The shared goals of the District and Ridge Smart Centres include creation of new employment opportunities and a destinationstyle retail shopping experience for Maple Ridge residents. The District has recently approved projects that have a mixed residential and retail component for two developments on the west side of 112 Avenue and 240 Street. These neighbourhood shopping areas, like the successful one on 102 Avenue and 241A Street, which houses Kanaka Creek Coffee, Village Video and Albion Pizzeria, are intended to create places for entrepreneurs to provide services within walking distance for their customers. Council is focused on creating the opportunity for both neighbourhood shops and services and a destination shopping experience, for more national branded businesses, which the public is asking for. One of the key components of our community planning in the short and long term is creating employment and economic opportunities in our community.

“ One of the key components of our community planning in the short and long term is creating employment and economic opportunities in our community ”

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GROWTH $100 Million in Private Investment In Town Centre How our Council moved from Vision to Action in the Town Centre

TARGET CANADA AT HANEY PLACE MALL

Close to $10 million has been spent on the renovation and expansion of Haney Place Mall to welcome Target Canada to our community. Opening in the next few

months, the store will boast over 25,000 square feet of new retail space for a total square footage of over 110,000 square feet.

MAPLE RIDGE COMMUNITY GAMING CENTRE The new $7 million Community Gaming Centre boasts some impressive environmental features such as the green roof and use of interior fixtures and materials to reduce its carbon footprint. As part of the project, the builders are

paving the road from the intersection of Lougheed and 227 Street south to connect to the Haney Bypass. This project has served as the financial catalyst for the Downtown Enhancement work from 226 to 228 Street along Lougheed Highway.

By any measure the Town Centre Investment Incentive Program rolled out by Council in January of 2011 has been a huge success. The goal was to create a suite of incentives to speed up the evolution of our Town Centre in order to create a vibrant urban core in Maple Ridge.The program has been so successful that other communities within BC have adopted our model. As this program comes to an end, the projects that have been undertaken have transformed Maple Ridge.The photos and illustrations here represent some of the high proﬁle projects that have changed the face of our Town Centre. Of the $100 million in private investment in the last three years, $20 million has been invested directly into the commercial and retail sector. Renovations and updates to buildings have attracted new businesses to our community, and the new residents who buy these homes in our community are discovering some of the great entrepreneurs that have served our community for generations.

FALCON CENTRE

227 Street and 119 Avenue

The first phase of this development has 34 residential units over ground floor commercial space across from the new Thrifty Foods at Haney Place Mall. It’s also located just a couple of hundred feet from

public transit. This is the prototypical building style that was envisioned over a decade ago when the ‘Smart Growth on the Ground’ established the model for the vibrant walkable Town Centre.

223 STREET NORTH Lougheed and 223 Street

Sitting on the corner of 223 Street and Lougheed Highway, this $6 million mixed retail and commercial development boasts 43 residential units and just under 9,000 square feet of

ground floor commercial space. This building has become an iconic entrance into the new Maple Ridge Town Centre and has been built on land that sat vacant for over 75 years.

It doesn’t end here.As the Town Centre Investment Incentive Program reaches its conclusion in December of 2013, our Council is developing a follow-up program that will have a strong economic focus to promote employment and entrepreneurial growth for our community.The adage that ‘retail follows rooftops’ is a key part of the investment equation, and your Council is taking the steps to ensure that we sustain the momentum in Maple Ridge and ensure we create a strong, vibrant and prosperous community. As both a resident and employee of the District it is very exciting to see these changes in our community. Council’s plan has become reality.

Laura Benson Manager of Sustainability & Corporate Planning

THE EDGE ON EDGE Edge Street and Brown

This $8 million four-story condominium complex is an example of how new development can completely change a neighbourhood. This beautiful new building has 77 units, with a northeast view towards the Golden

Ears. A few years ago this site had no sidewalks or drainage ditches. Now the beautiful sidewalks and landscaping have transformed this section of Brown Avenue into a beautiful downtown setting.

DISTRICT OWNED LANDS

In 2011 Council purchased 14 derelict properties fronting on 227 Street and cleaned up this 3.5 acre site located between Haney Place Mall and Valley Fair

Mall. The consolidated site will be sold to a private developer to further enhance the redevelopment of Maple Ridge’s Town Centre.

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GROWTH Change is Happening Everywhere in Maple Ridge How our Council turns Policy into Action The District of Maple Ridge has a great plan. Specifically, that document is called the ‘Official Community Plan’ (OCP) and within it are some specific sections that talk about the form and character of development for specific areas of the community. Currently, we have a Town Centre Area Plan, Silver Valley Area Plan,Albion Area Plan and as you have heard, work is underway to move the Albion Flats Area planning process forward. Once that work is complete, we will move to create an Area Plan for one of our first neighbourhoods - Hammond.

TOWN CENTRE EAST

For many years the focus of the Town Centre has been on 224 Street, but there has been some great energy created with a number of developments on the eastern edge of the Town Centre. Burnette Street has seen a number of developments that are defining the eastern edge of the Town Centre.

Right near the intersection of Burnett Street and Lougheed Highway an old aftermarket vehicle repair shop has been turned into Maple Ridge’s newest auto dealership. Fiat of Maple Ridge completed a $113,000 renovation and has introduced us to the classic Fiat 500.

PORT HANEY

Four projects located in close proximity are creating new energy around the place where Maple Ridge began. A building at the foot of 224 Street at 115 Avenue was the first project in the Investment Incentive Program. The $4 million building has 35 units and boasts spectacular river views of the Fraser Valley. Across the Haney Bypass, as part of a Heritage

Revitalization Agreement, The Billy Miner Pub opened a new restaurant across from the Port Haney Wharf. Beside and behind the Billy Miner Pub there are two developments underway. A $3 million condominium development with 51 units is under construction right across the lane from the Billy. Next door, another condominium project, with 43 units, has passed third reading.

As I look at some of the work that has moved through our department in the last year there are a number of projects that I wanted to highlight that reﬂect the changing face of our community.While there has been signiﬁcant energy in the Town Centre, the reality is that great projects are underway throughout the District. These projects, especially where they are clustered together, have a cumulative impact of changing neighbourhoods and creating a new vitality in our community.The outstanding creativity and cooperation of the development community is helping us give life to our Plan. Here are some of my favourite projects that have come before Council in the last year. Look at these photos.This is a pretty impressive list of projects, and there are more coming. It is a great joy for my colleagues and I to walk through our community and see projects that were just concepts, blueprints and renderings come to life on our streets.This is the new Maple Ridge.

Chuck Goddard

Manager of Development & Enviromental Services

ALBION

Two projects have been approved on the west side of 240 Street both north and south of 112 Avenue. The project on the northeast corner has begun preliminary site work, and the south project is before Council for third reading. These projects will result in the installation of a full four way interchange at this intersection. Additionally, there will be

neighbourhood commercial developments with a combined total of 13,000 square feet of space to serve the growing neighbourhood. Construction is being completed at the corner of 102 Avenue and the west side of 241A Avenue on a neighbourhood commercial space of 3,000 square feet to complement the popular business space to the east.

WEST MAPLE RIDGE

Council gave final approval for the construction of the newest Langley Farm Market to be located at the corner of 119 Avenue and 207 Street across from Meadow Ridge Shopping Centre. The 10,000 square foot building will be built along 207 Street with rear parking. On the south side of Lougheed between 203 and 207 streets, a renovation and expansion of an old building now

houses the Mageta Medical Centre and the old Pizza Hut building will be renovated to house Browns Social House. Work has started on a 22 unit condominium project at the northwest corner of Dewdney and 203 Street. This originally came to Council as a townhouse project, however Council asked the developer to look at higher density in this high profile location.

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TRANSPORTATION Creating Connections for Driving, Cycling and Walking Our Transportation Network: 2013 and Beyond

232 STREET BRIDGE

Over the North Alouette

Work on this project started in July, 2013 and is scheduled for completion in January, 2014. The project is being documented in a photo gallery on the District’s Facebook page www. facebook/yourmapleridge. The project will result in a two lane bridge that is above the 200 year flood level with

pedestrian access on both sides, including a wider area on the west side of the bridge to allow connections for the equestrian community. In addition to improvements in the load capacity and earthquake resistance of the new concrete structure, the bridge is expandable to four lanes in the future.

122 AVE: 216 TO 222 STREET

The final section of this project, between 220 Street and 222 Street is being completed and there is now a multi-use sidewalk that runs from the intersection of 216 Street and Mountainview Crescent along 122 Avenue east to 222 Street. As with the Lougheed Highway multi-use path, this creates important east west connections for

cyclists as alternatives to Dewdney Trunk Road. The installation of the traffic buttons and the road design to more urban standards common in other areas of the community have helped create traffic calming along this section of road used by students at Maple Ridge Secondary and other schools in the neighbourhood.

DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT

The project started in the summer and is expected to be completed in October, 2013. An important component in the approval for the Community Gaming Centre at the corner of 227 Street and Lougheed Highway was the requirement that the developers complete the road connection from the Haney Bypass to the intersection at

226 St to 228 St

227 Street and contribute to the improvements that will be required for that intersection. The District is leveraging this private investment extending the Downtown Enhancement work from 226 Street to 228 Street along Lougheed Highway. The work is being documented on the District’s Facebook page.

LOUGHEED HWY MULTI-USE BIKE LANE Work on this project started in summer of 2013 and is scheduled for completion in October of 2013. The project will see a wider sidewalk, separated from the traffic lane along most of the way from 216 Street to Laity Street. This creates a better connection from the cycling network that connects at

Laity Street from the south to the bike lanes that run north from Lougheed Highway and 216 Street. In addition, this will create a better pathway for pedestrians and some ground level lighting will enhance safety on this section of road. Periodic updates are provided on the District’s social media channels.

The photos and summaries on this page reﬂect some of the high priority projects that we have been working on in 2013.As these works are being executed by our contractors, we are already hard at work on planning and preliminary design for projects in in our 2013 -2017 Financial Plan and farther into the future. We are in the ﬁnal stages of developing an update to the Transportation Strategy for the District of Maple Ridge that will help set priorities for the next decade and beyond. This plan looks at the road network, cycling network, pedestrian network and the overall population and growth to develop our Transit planning. All of the projects that are detailed on this page are the result of years of work and planning culminating in the presentation to Council for approval to move forward with this work in December of last year. Every project is part of a large interconnected plan to improve access for citizens no matter what mode of transportation you prefer. By planning out into the future, we are able to have projects ready to go when senior governments are looking to fund infrastructure programs. It also allows us to acquire lands and right of ways in anticipation of road extensions or expansions in a way that insures that tax dollars are invested for maximum impact. As a resident of Maple Ridge, raising my family in this community, I have a keen appreciation of how important it is to create connections for vehicles, bikes, pedestrians and Transit to allow us to get from where we live to where we need to go. Please contact me at dpollock@mapleridge.ca if you have questions about these projects. Details of our work are available online at mapleridge.ca in the Neighbourhood Improvement section.

David Pollock Municipal Engineer

LARCH AVENUE CONNECTION

We have completed the land acquisition and the final design work is underway to create an alternate connection out of the eastern portions

of Silver Valley via Larch Avenue. This will create an alternate to access in the event Fern Crescent is obstructed.

ABERNETHY/128 AVE EXTENSION

Over the last two years the District has been acquiring the property along 128 Avenue to expand the roadway to four lanes. We’ve been

working with our partners at TransLink and Metro Vancouver to get this important capacity increase to our transportation network.

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PARKS Creating Community Spaces Your Neighbours are Helping us Create Great Parks in Maple Ridge

DEER FERN PARK

Silver Valley

Opened in the summer of 2013, this neighbourhood park features a breathtaking view of the Fraser Valley to the west with natural

amenities combined with active play equipment and a half sports court. It is located at the corner of 236 Street and Rock Ridge Drive.

CEDAR PARK Silver Valley Opened in the summer of 2013, this neighbourhood park runs from 133 Avenue on the north to 132 Avenue on the south and is located just west of 237A Street. This

park features a naturally forested area in the north, to open spaces in the south that feature active play equipment and a half sport court on the south side of the park.

One of the great parts of my work is the opportunity to work with citizens in the planning and development of park spaces in their neighbourhoods. Over the last few years we’ve opened some of the best park spaces in our community history as the result of engaged citizens who have brought their passion for their piece of the community to the table. The projects on this page reﬂect some of the work that has been completed or is in progress in the community.As you can see, there are projects throughout the District, in our developing and established neighbourhoods. As with our colleagues in Engineering, we work from a Master Plan of projects based on the priorities set by Council in their Business Planning. From neighbourhood parks to the destination facilities like the Albion Spray Park, these new parks, and the planning and community engagement used to conceive them, has resulted in extraordinary spaces for our citizens.

HAMMOND BASEBALL DIAMOND Hammond

Work started in the summer of 2013 on a complete rebuild of the Hammond baseball diamond. The project, with partial financing from the Federal Government, will see the field reoriented to the northwest with the construction of new dugouts,

backstops and a proper outfield fence. In addition there will be new lighting and the entire field will have drainage and landscaping enhancements to improve its use and conditions. Work will be completed in early 2014.

WHARF STREET PARK Located on Wharf Street, just east of Hazelwood Street, this new neighbourhood park has been designed with the consultation of the community to provide a place to enjoy the Fraser River, which was the lifeline for Hammond when the

Hammond community was established 130 years ago. The design calls for space for kids to play and for folks to access and reconnect with the Fraser River and enjoy the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets of this area.

The focus is on creating active play areas for youth and spaces where people can relax and unwind from busy schedules. Our neighbourhood parks are a short walk from your home, and our destination parks work to blend many uses to create vibrant community gathering places for family fun. It starts with community information meetings and then volunteers step forward to act as our community advisory teams as the ﬁnal design work is done. It is an honour to work with these citizens. If you have questions about these projects please contact me at bmcleod@mapleridge.ca.

Bruce McLeod Manager Park Planning and Development

ALBION SPRAY PARK Albion

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS PARK Albion

Work is underway for a second spray park to complement the popular spray location at Maple Ridge Park. Located between the soccer fields and ball diamonds in the Albion Sports Complex, the site has a great active play area for the kids and the water park

Located on the south side of Albion Park at 102 Avenue east of 244 Street before the traffic circle at Jackson Road, this new park is a workin-progress that began this summer with the development of a number of areas that promote the development of skills for mountain bikers.

features will create some great areas for the kids to exercise their bodies and brains. The surrounding grass areas are wonderful for families to have a picnic and enjoy some time away from video screens. The facility will be complete in early 2014.

The initial core elements are in place, and the next phase of this space will be determined by the volunteers from the bike community and their investment of time to further improve the space. The area will see some landscaping in the non-active areas and a more formal opening in 2014.

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YOUR MAPLE RIDGE

Active and Engaged Citizens Create a Vibrant Community

Bringing our Community Alive The photos on this page were taken at community events and festivals throughout the community thus far in 2013. From the Festivals to the Farmers Market, none of these events would be possible without the participation of volunteers and the generous support of patrons and sponsors. Bruce McLeod, touched on how the best part of his work is the interaction with members of the community who are dedicated to making our community better. That feeling is the same for our team who support the volunteers, festivals and community events. From the beginning of Spring, the celebrations and events begin.The Farmers Market starts up, Earth Day, the Home Show, Canada Day, Caribbean Fest,Ad Stock, GETI Fest, free noon concerts put on by the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, Music on the Wharf, the Bluegrass Festival and touching celebrations for Remembrance Day all bring us together.As the calendar year draws to a close, the Christmas in the Park and Santa Claus Parade bring us back out onto the streets for a fantastic family celebration. These events celebrate the talents of our citizens and often have a strong charity and education component. Here at the District we provide support services for the organizers and volunteers who run these events, but be clear, the spotlight and credit belongs entirely to the dedicated citizens who invest their most valuable asset – their time – to our community. I hope that these photos remind you of the great events that you enjoyed in 2013, and I also hope they inspire you to get involved in our community.Together we make this community special. If you’d like information on becoming a volunteer in our community please go to mapleridge.ca and you will ﬁnd the volunteer section under the ‘Residents’ tab. It’s a great way to meet people and get involved in Maple Ridge.

Kelly Swift

General Manager: Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services

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OUR FUTURE From Yesterday, to Today to Tomorrow

Our Changing World. Our Changing Community. Median Age

Population by Age

Deﬁnition: The “Median Age” is the age at which 50% of the population are younger and 50% are older

2008

2031

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44.6

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Population Estimates 2008-2012

20% 13% 11% 18% 17% 10% 6% 5%

14% 9% 11% 16% 15% 13% 12% 9%

2012

78,124

GROWTH RATE CANADA 2006-2011

77,000

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POPULATION

5.9%

79,000

2006 Census

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75,000

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Maple Ridge has a strong vision and planning framework based on our ‘Official Community Plan’ (OCP). The first OCP for Maple Ridge came into being in 1981, and has undergone many updates. Tomorrow’s Maple Ridge is going to be substantially different than the one you see today. The photos at the top of this page are renderings of two projects that have been brought to us by the development community as they look to the future and anticipate the kind of housing forms and development that our community will want in coming years. A decade ago the work was done to establish what has become the Town Centre Area Plan. Just as communities such as Port Moody and Coquitlam have changed from

lower density development forms, Maple Ridge in 2030 will have a strong urban oriented core. Work is underway to define the strategy to ensure that our community has a strong plan for employment growth, bringing new shopping options to the community and promoting post-secondary education to locate here in Maple Ridge. Our population is aging, and there is a trend to smaller families than in the past. This will have an impact on the type and form of development, and in the coming years we will see the marketplace react to these realities. Our Council is developing a Housing Action Plan that looks at how we can ensure that Maple Ridge has accessible and affordable housing for both young and old. As we move from yesterday,

BEING ENGAGED Finding the Information You Need This Community Update demonstrates just a fraction of the work that goes on every day in our community. Every month your Council attends numerous meetings including; Council Workshop, Committee of the Whole, Public Hearings and the regular Council meetings. The complete schedule for all Council’s regular meetings is published online at the

District’s website mapleridgeca. Just click on the Mayor and Council link on the home page. In addition, we publish a bi-monthly information page called ‘Maple Ridge This Month’ in The News with the Council meeting schedule and some brief highlights of events and information that may be of interest. Keeping up with the work of your Council has never

been easier. All of the agendas and minutes of the meetings are posted online, and the Committee of the Whole, Public Hearing and Council meetings are recorded, indexed and posted online through the ‘Video’ link on the homepage at mapleridge.ca. A summary of the Workshop meetings, a newsletter called ‘Council This Week’ can be sent to your email when you sign up online through the ‘Mayor and Council’ link at mapleridge.ca. Public Hearings tend to be held the middle of each month, and the items that are being discussed are advertised twice, in the two week period before the meeting. In addition, people that live in a specific geographic radius of a property that is part of a Public Hearing receive a letter in the mail informing them that the matter is being reviewed by Council.

Over the last year Maple Ridge’s social media following has grown on Twitter and Facebook. Both sites have the same name ‘Your Maple Ridge’ and each site now has over 1,000 followers. These sites are used by our team to send notifications about special events, traffic and construction updates, community event announcements and links to photo galleries of community events that you can share with your family. We endeavour to reach out using a wide variety of methods, mail, special publications, social media, newspaper advertising, street signage and our website, mapleridge.ca, so that you can get the information you need about what’s happening in your neighbourhood and Maple Ridge as a whole. Currently we are working on a refresh of the District website

through today to tomorrow, we need to make sure we have a strong vision and blueprint for how we want our community to develop.The images above are a glimpse into the future, but the seeds of these changes have been sewn today.

Christine Carter Director of Planning

to improve our customer experience. Look for more on that later in the year. One final note, if you have a question or comment at any time of day or night, you can send an email to ‘enquiries@ mapleridge.ca’ and we will find the person in our organization who can give you an answer. Keeping citizens in the loop is a top priority.

Fred Armstrong

Manager Corporate Communications