Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Times, October 22, 2015

Thursday, October 22, 2015 Const. Brick teaches Halloween safety to Fairview kids…

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Changes afoot TIMES reporter Eric Zimmer sits down for a coffee with our new MP, Dan Ruimy – the day after he was elected – to find out how he predicts this will change his life.

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Tourism takes ‘hit’ The future of Tourism Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows is up in the air after Maple Ridge council moves to pull funding and bring services in-house.

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No more sharing Maple Ridge is ending its long-standing joint parks and rec services arrangement with Pitt Meadows, effective October 2016.

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By the numbers It’s been 62 years since this area has been represented by a Liberal candidate. The TIMES looks into the past and offers a bit of breakdown of voter numbers, including turnout.

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Newly elected Liberal MP for PittMeadows Maple Ridge Dan Ruimy reflected on his win Tuesday afternoon as he chatted with The TIMES at Bean Around Books, which he owns.

He celebrated his win Monday at his campaign headquarters (inset.)

Dozens of supporters share in Liberal victory.

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Biting his nails, wiping sweat off his brow, and rubbing his palms together repeatedly, Liberal candidate Dan Ruimy did his best to contain his nervousness as poll numbers trickled in Monday.

When all 187 polls were counted, Ruimy was declared the clear victor, and on Tuesday he reported to Elections Canada to officially be declared MP-elect for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge.

When the checkmark went up next to his name, and the Maple Ridge entrepreneur was finally declared triumphant, he was hard pressed to contain his excitement.

“Tonight. It wasn’t easy,” he said to a group of about 50 supporters crammed into his campaign office on Dewdney Trunk Road to share in the victory.

“It was a roller coaster ride. But I don’t think I would have wanted it any other way.”

“That first day, I said ‘I’m going to win this riding,’ and I’ve never wavered on that,” Ruimy said.

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LIFE AFTER THE CAMPAIGN

Coffee with… our new MP

TIMES reporter Eric Zimmer chats with newly elected Liberal Dan Ruimy.

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There’s an obvious buzz in the air as I enter the small coffee shop and bookstore on the Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge.

Patrons sit comfortably, drinks are being made, and customers peruse the selection of book titles in the back.

It’s the day after the 2015 federal election, and I’m at Bean Around Books, a local business whose owner is the new Liberal MP for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge: Dan Ruimy.

“It was an amazing night,” Dan says. “It was dynamic. People honked as they drove by, and it spilled out on to the streets.”

The result is a validation of Ruimy’s efforts. He said that when he threw his name in the race as a Liberal, “we knew what our numbers were.”

With the riding being a Conservative stronghold, with historically low Liberal numbers, “people would ask me why I was

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ating dialogue and awareness.” even running.”

Other MPs send out newsletters and broLooking forward, Ruimy doesn’t seem chures as a form of communication, but too concerned about any major personal life adjustments as a result of his new post. Ruimy doesn’t see this as part of his plan.

“I think there’s better ways of using an “I’m a ‘let-it-flow’ kind of guy,” he says, advertising budget to communicate things.” noting he already made sure his coffee On the flip side, when Ruimy heads to shop had the ability to “run itself” should Ottawa, he wants to create awareness at he be elected to Ottawa. the federal level, of challenges faced by the Now, Ruimy and his team are getting the local government ,and citizens of his com“bits and pieces” together, as they figure munity. out logistics such as “It’s up to me to how he’ll split time …it’s about creating then say, how can we between here and Ottawa, and what’s dialogue and awareness. make things happen?”

Ruimy recognizes involved with setting Dan Ruimy that the logistics of it up a local constituency all is “something we’ll office. have to work on.”

“When I’m there, As for where his head is at, the coffee we’re in meetings, committees, and parliament. But I really asked myself, ‘what am I shop remains at the forefront for now.

“My staff are ecstatic that I’m going, going to do when I’m here?’” because they’ll get more hours,” he says As for a constituency office, Ruimy hopes he can find something big enough to with a smile. “The store did what it needed to do to get me where I’m going.” “accommodate round-table discussions.”

What’s he looking forward to the most?

Nothing “high-level,” he said, but more a “Being able to help the people,” he said. place for casual conversation about issues.

“Being told it can’t be done is a problem This goal stems from a desire to “just we have in our society. It should be ‘you get people together,” he explains. “I’m not can do it’ and that applies to everybody.” stepping on anybody’s toes here, or taking responsibility for them. It’s just about cre> More: mrtimes.com, search ‘Ruimy’

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ELECTION 2015

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VOTER TURNOUT

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First Liberal elected in 62 years While the way local residents For the first time since 1953, voted changed significantly during Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Monday’s election, the numbers voters elected a Liberal MP. It wasn’t since Matsqui’s George of local people who chose to vote was also telling.

A. Cruikshank (who held the seat Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge from 1940 to 1953) was defeated residents cast more ballots than 62 years ago that this area was the national average. represented by a Liberal in One of the Ottawa.

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BY THE NUMBERS: biggest trends across Canada there have been Turnout: 52,146 (72.75%) of in this election numerous incar71,682 eligible voters was the increase nations of con• Liberal Dan Ruimy in voter turnout. servatives (feder17,605 votes (33.8%) Pitt Meadowsal Social Credit, Maple Ridge folProgressive • Conservative Mike Murray lowed and beat Conservative, 16,373 votes (31.4%) that trend.

Reform, • NDP’s Bob D’Eith The national Canadian 15,450 votes (29.6%) average was at Alliance, and • Green Party’s Peter Tam least 68.49 per the current 2,202 votes (4.2%) cent, the highest Conservatives) as • Independent Steve Ranta since 1993. well as the NDP • 516 votes (1%) This riding elected through saw 72.75 per the years, but no cent of regisother Liberals – tered voters go to the polls in until Monday night, that is. search of change. That doesn’t Maple Ridge entrepreneur Dan include voters who registered Ruimy squeezed out a close vicfor the first time at their polling tory over Conservative contender place.

Mike Murray. Ruimy garnered In 2011, overall voter turnout in 17,605 votes, or 33.8 per cent, this riding was 59 per cent, slightbeating Murray by more than ly lower the national average of 1,200, and NDP’s Bob D’Eith by 61.4 per cent. more than 2,100 votes.

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FINAL RESULTS

Voters give Tories the boot Conservative stronghold ends.

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Mike Murray’s on the job hunt.

The Tory hopeful has been the executive assistant to MP Randy Kamp for the past four years. And since he didn’t get elected as the new MP, his search for a new job officially begins this week.

First though, he plans to take a trip to France with his wife which she won through a promotion from CTV, and plans to asses his situation upon his return.

“I had no Plan B,” he admitted Monday, after losing to Liberal candidate Dan Ruimy.

“Who knows, maybe I’ll have the energy four years from now to try it again.” He added he’d still be open to helping out the party where he could.

“Obviously, as a family we were really working hard

for this, and it’s difficult to go through, but I just feel a real peace about it,” he said.

“Looking around at all the people that have been supportive, it’s been a wonderful experience.”

Murray expressed gratitude to his former boss, outgoing Conservative MP, Randy Kamp.

“It’s through his encouragement that I got to run, and looked forward to the opportunity when it came,” he said.

“I’ve enjoyed my time working with Randy, knowing him and Ruth.”

NDP up then out Despite some encouraging numbers early in the evening, it was not to be for local NDP candidate Bob D’Eith.

And while he may not have won a seat, there was energy and excitement in the air at NDP candidate Bob D’Eith’s campaign office on election night.

Steady claps from the crowd and shouts of “we love you

Bob,” greeted D’Eith as he began to speak.

“I want to thank all of you,” he said, thanking all the volunteers and his “amazing staff.”

He later wrote on Facebook that he was “humbled by the extraordinary effort that everyone made.”

Tam talks future Green Party candidate Peter Tam thanked his team for 79 days of volunteering, and congratulated Ruimy.

“I hope next election Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge can vote for the candidate instead of the party, can vote for a platform instead of voting out someone,” he wrote on Facebook. “Our next campaign starts tomorrow.”

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Maple Ridge is pulling out of the joint leisure services model it adopted with Pitt Meadows in 1994.

The purpose of the agreement was “to achieve economies of scale and a consistent service approach that would benefit taxpayers of both communities” according to a release from the City of Maple Ridge.

“This agreement served us well for many years, but a 2014 review identified that the financial benefit flows disproportionately to taxpayers in Pitt Meadows at the expense of taxpayers in Maple Ridge,” it said.

Given this reality, and Maple Ridge’s growth, “City council made the decision to transition to an independent model,” said Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read.

“This decision aligns with council’s intention to invest in Maple Ridge’s recreation infrastructure. We are working to create an amazing community where sport infrastructure, parks, and arts amenities are enhanced to position this community for the future,” Read elaborated.

“I think it’s been a long-time

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that many of the economies of coming,” she added. scale and the reasons why the The agreement ends Oct. 31, joint service package was put 2016. This allows a full year for together to begin with are reatransition planning, the mayor sons that still remain valid,” he elaborated. added.

“During the transition we “While the City of Pitt will work closely with the many Meadows disagrees with the sports, cultural, and community organizations that serve our com- notion that Pitt Meadows residents benefited at the expense munity to minimize the impact of taxpayers in Maple on their operations Ridge, we appreciate and on our citizens,” the many years we said Kelly Swift, genhave partnered with eral manager of comMaple Ridge on promunity development, viding these services parks and recreation to our residents, and services. believe the previous “I look forward to agreement served both working with councommunities well cil on planning for during that period,” the future growth Becker said. of our community “However, as growand the development John Becker ing communities, we of a ‘Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows mayor see benefits to proFirst’ service delivery viding these services model,” Swift said. independently.”

For his part, Pitt Meadow Moving forward, the mayor Mayor John Becker noted that said, “we will be redefining – Maple Ridge has the right to terfrom a service-model perspective minate the agreement and has – how we view the delivery of exercised that right.

“I think it’s important to realize parks and recreation services in

Pitt Meadows.”

As to whether the decision was a surprise to Becker, he noted a review report came out in late 2014 that indicated that “there was some question of the current financing model,” and both councils had recently been expressing concerns over rising costs.

After the municipal election, there was initiative to take a look at the numbers in greater detail to determine whether the 80-20 split funding model still provided equity to both funding partners.

“My understanding was that it was a work in progress,” said Becker.

Now, “we will hit the ground running in making decisions on how this will look,” said Kim Grout, chief administrative officer for Pitt Meadows.

“We appreciate there are still many questions to be answered, but we will work with Maple Ridge and with stakeholder groups to ensure that there is a seamless transition to our users and citizens.”

Maple Ridge agreed.

“We expect to continue to work with and alongside Pitt Meadows on future initiatives as they arise,” said Read.

“We thank Pitt Meadows for being a part of the joint leisure services over many years and wish them great success in planning their future.”

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Maple Ridge intends to terminate its arrangements with Tourism Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, and move to those services internally.

“It’s something we moved forward on Monday and will be voting on Tuesday,” said Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read. “That’s the recommendation that’s coming from staff, specifically our new economic development manager.”

The decision, she explained, stems from the fact that “what we’re ultimately getting in terms of marketing and advertisement expenses, is a lot of that goes to payroll, and we think that we can do more.”

Read isn’t concerned about the City shooting itself in the foot, tourism-wise.

“Not at all,” she said. “We have really amazing natural aspects in our community, and we should be leveraging ten times beyond what we’re doing right now. Not only do we want to create new business, we want to be n attractive community for people to live in and visit.”

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Grits must govern for all

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t was often said of the Harper Conservatives that they only won power from a slice of the Canadian population. Fewer than 40 per cent of Canadians typically marked a ballot for a Tory, yet they hung on for almost 10 years – minority and majority.

The shoe is on the other foot now.

Justin Trudeau’s Liberals have won a strong majority government, tearing away ridings that had long been seen as Conservative and NDP strongholds.

But they, too, did it on the basis of a little less than 40 per cent of the votes cast.

The same warning we’ve given the Tories through the years applies: Every government has a responsibility to govern for all Canadians.

That includes the ones who didn’t vote for them, who campaigned against them, who donated to the other guys. It includes the people who didn’t even bother to vote – they are just as much citizens as those of us who cast a ballot. And of course, we are adding new Canadians, by birth and by choice, every day. They will also have a hand in the future we are building.

The next four years are likely to be somewhat turbulent.

The Conservatives, like many parties entering the late part of their mandate, had accomplished many of their key goals some time ago, and had presented few sweeping pieces of legislation in recent years.

There has been a lot of pent-up desire for change in Canada, and voters certainly called for change – in many ways this election was a fight between the Liberals and the NDP to see who could represent that change. Trudeau is coming to office with a long list of election promises, from legalized marijuana to military procurement, electoral reform to refugees.

Change can be scary.

The Liberals now taking their seats need to remember that, and to take care that the changes they make will be made with wisdom.

Those opposing them need to remember that we are not on opposite sides of a war, but fellow rowers, pulling together in the same boat.

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Post-election numbness wears off for dental patient

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Odd Thoughts

woke up this morning to another Actually, this election was a lot like my Trudeau government. visit to the dentist.

And I’m numb.

First comes the realization that the visit Oh… the numbness isn’t Justin’s is unavoidable. Inevitable, in fact.

There is a pain that refuses fault, although I’m sure we’ll to go away. soon discover that just about And it keeps getting worse. everything else is his fault.

I don’t know about you, but That’s part of his job. From my trips to the dentist always here on in, everything is his involve a dollop of fear. fault.

Past experience tells me But the numbness I feel right that you never know how it’s now has nothing to do with going to turn out for sure. our PM-to-be.

There’s always this underDepending on how you look lying concern that the trip will at it, the numbness began in be costly, it could very easily my tongue and spread to my involve a great deal of pain, lower lip… or on the other BOB GROENEVELD and it might not even solve hand, you could say it started anything. in my dentist’s office.

Then, when it’s over, it turns out the Either way, it’s annoying. whole ordeal wasn’t so bad after all, Half of my lip feels like it isn’t there – and next thing you know, you’re smiling kind of like that opera phantom’s face. again.

And it has twice already caused me to That’s how I felt about Monday’s elecbite my tongue – something I don’t usualtion. ly do when I’m discussing politics!

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And, yes, there will be some folks still crying today.

For some people, that trip to the dentist didn’t end well. For instance, racists and Islamaphobes who have been watching too many episodes of Homeland are right now cowering in corners, in deathly fear that the next niqab coming around the corner isn’t hiding an alluring smile, but a terrorist’s sneer.

They never seem to think about how much danger might be lurking in the briefcase being carried by the Bay Street suit coming from the other direction.

Although the dentist’s visit this morning appears to have been a total success, now that the numbness is beginning to fade, I can’t say that I’m equally pleased with last night’s election results.

It was a good result.

It was a great result.

But it wasn’t a perfect result.

To me, a perfect election ends with the beginning of a minority government.

Minorities are under-rated in this country.

But that’s only because the politicians have convinced the masses that they should be allowed to be lazy.

Minorities require our parliamentarians to work harder.

They can’t just go ahead and do what they want and claim that they have a mandate.

For one thing, majorities – like Justin’s freshly minted one – are rarely elected by a majority of Canadians, and even still, different Canadians will have cast their ballots for different reasons.

We don’t all think alike, and it is disingenuous for leaders to assume that they have all the answers that we all want.

Refreshingly, Justin said as much in his amazingly gracious acceptance speech.

It’s an unusually good start for a majority.

Let’s hope he makes this trip to the dentist a memorable one – for only good reasons.

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Thursday, October 22, 2015 A9

How to help at tips of fingers Dear Editor, The images of fleeing humanity from the cruelty and savagery of war, remind us of the security and freedom we are blessed with, in our Canada.

The use of guns and intimidation to cower people into submission are barbaric and vicious. We cringe at the thought of suffering and feel the agony of those displaced from home, security, and family. Death and struggle to live are day-to-day realities.

When countries become victims of the onslaught of climate’s fury and destruction, many of us send support through humanitarian societies who are there to help reached those affected by the unfortunate barrage of nature.

In time of war, governmental intervention and policies take time to be implemented while urgent needs are pressing.

Humanitarian and charitable societies are there to meet the day to day needs of the casualties of war.

Essentials such as food and clothing, medicine and housing are immediate necessities.

In our present technology, information as to the groups and organizations that take on this compelling humanitarian call is available, literally, at our fingertips.

The Red Cross, your church, the UN and even schools are sources of information.

“Not for ourselves alone are we born.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero Nita Spittel, Maple Ridge

Traveller loves ‘beautiful’ Canada Dear Editor, I recently drove across Canada and what a beautiful country it is.

But, what impressed me more than its natural beauty, was its citizens.

Like the fellow who was riding his bike with his dog in tow, to raise awareness about

homelessness and the need for affordable housing in Canada.

Or the others who were running across this great land to raise awareness for their particular health concerns.

I thought to myself, “This is what truly makes our country great; its caring and compassionate citizens.”

Facebook feedback

Many readers followed Monday night’s local election results on The TIMES Facebook page, offering commentary as it unfolded.

“Very close! Proud to volunteer for the brief few hours I could. Well done Team D’Eith.”

– Becky Bee “I look forward to seeing what Dan can bring to the table. I’ve had a few short conversations with him at his tea shop, and he seems genuinely kind, articulate, and well rounded. I didn’t vote Liberal, but I am happy with our riding outcome. Best wishes Dan!” – Candice Brown “Congrats to all those who ran in our riding and to our new MP! And thank you to everyone who got out & voted, regardless of who you voted for…”

– Kiirsti Owen “I voted for the first time… thanks to Stephen Harper. I really enjoyed voting AGAINST him. Yay Liberals!”

– Raina Lynn “Good turnout.”

– Chris Laing “Thank you Bob for working so hard and making us proud!!”

– Barb Alexander “Congratulations to a hard working fellow.”

– Joe Robinsmith “A shocking yet amazing result! Where did all of the Liberals come from? I don’t believe the Liberal Party has come close to winning in this riding for many, many years. Congratulations Mr Ruimy and congratulations Mr. D’Eith for running a great campaign. I was proud to vote for you.”

– Rachael Perry

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I love Canada, and I love its people who take time out of their lives to help others.

This is what makes us a great country, and we must continue this tradition of being a loving and caring country; helping those in their time of need.

Long live Canada!

John E. McKernzie, Maple Ridge

Justice for Buttons

Dear Editor, I was devastated to read about Buttons [Therapy dog put down after attack, Oct. 1, TIMES}.

I am now holding my precious Australian terrier close to me.

I am praying that Pitt Meadows RCMP can come up with some sort of charges against the owners of the Bullmastiff because the owners must be held accountable for letting their vicious beast go off-leash.

Arlene Smith, Maple Ridge

Niqab at swearing-in opens ‘can of worms’ Dear Editor, Allowing the Niqab in a swearing in ceremony is both anti-Canadian and anti-Muslim.

This precedent will unleash more harm than good.

I suggest reading about the history of the Niquab.

It would be a real eye-opener to the blind lawmakers who have allowed this travesty.

I am constantly being bombarded with anti-Muslim sentiment now, through unwanted emails that I rightly trash.

Muslims I have met are wonderful people trying to live out their lives in the pax Canada most of us love.

Now that misguided lady in my mind has been permitted to open a can of worms.

Her reasons may be religious in her mind but to me all she has done is cover up her face in Canada, which to me is a country where all should be open faced as possible in our allegiance to it.

The so-called lawmakers who hid behind legal words, failed to use their brains and heart.

I think they and their wives should be made to wear sackcloth covering their faces for the shame they’ve created.

Barry Bentley, Maple Ridge

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Molester will be released A man who served two years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting little girls at his wife’s Maple Ridge daycare will soon be back on the streets.

Convicted pedophile Latif Ahmad Tata was initially accused of molesting four girls aged three to eight, but was finally charged with attacking two, aged two and four.

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Nurse nixed Maple Ridge nurse Abihudi Imbai, suspended for sexual assaults against hospital patients, will never be registered to work in the province again, the head of the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. has promised. > Full stories online at mrtimes.com

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‘Haunted circus’ set up in fairgrounds barn Three groups benefit from an annual spookfest next to Planet Ice.

Students from every secondary school in School District 42 are involved, many of whom will provide scares as live actors.

Last year, 61 local high school kids collectively accumulated 1,400 hours of community work towards their graduation.

Bates elaborated that the idea of this year’s Ghost Ridge comes from the book, The Night Circus.

“It’s loosely based on that book and it’s what happens to the circus characters between dusk and dawn,” Bates said. “It takes you through numerous big tops and all the freaky characters who are involved with a circus freak show.”

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“sinister” force has swept over a barn that was home to more than 100 dairy cows during July’s Country Fest at Albion Fairgrounds.

And it’s all in good fun.

Ghost Ridge returns to the fairgrounds on Friday and continues Oct. 24 and 25, and Oct 28 to 30.

Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. each of the days.

For $8 per entry, visitors can tour a barn that promises to offer plenty of chills and thrills.

There will also be a “family friendly” hour from 5 to 6 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24 and 25, designed for younger kids – or those who don’t like things that “jump” in the night – so they can have the opportunity to stroll through the haunted facility with the lights on.

Ghost Ridge has raised $250,000 for an array of non profits in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows over the past 11 years.

“It’s a huge commitment and lot of work for the groups involved, but it’s lots of fun and raises money for their causes,” said Ghost Ridge committee member Lorraine Bates.

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Kristina VanderMeer from the Inritius Alliance LARP group playfully stuck her hand into the jaws of a dinosaur model set up inside the Ghost Ridge haunted house display at Albion Fairgrounds.

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on-profit groups participating in this year’s Ghost Ridge include the Ridge Meadows Bruins Rugby Club, Inritius Alliance LARP (Live Action Role Playing) group, and Maple Ridge Country Fest.

The theme is Cirque De La Lune, and the barn will be filled with props, the bulk of which were constructed by lead hammer Les Granholm. Les’s wife Joan is Ghost Ridge’s creative director, with assistance from Carla Cusano.

n Friday, Oct. 30, the final night of Ghost Ridge, a fireworks display is set to take place at 7:15 p.m. at Albion Fairgrounds.

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As part of the display, non-perishable food donations for the Friends In Need Food Bank can be dropped off at collection areas on site at the fairgrounds.

The department reminds the public that “the possession or discharge of fireworks is prohibited in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.”

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Ridge Meadows Hospice Society is hosting a fundraising event this Friday, complete with awards for best German garb, a traditional beer stein holding competition, and a live performance by Franzl & his Squeezebox.

“He’s very energetic and always gets in amongst the crowd,” hospice executive director Mark Vosper said of the accordion-playing performer.

“He gets everyone involved.

Everyone will be up and dancing. His disclaimer is: Not responsible for lost spouses or next-day headaches.”

For the physically strong in attendance, the beer stein holding competition is won by whoever can hold a glass – filled to the brim with beer – the longest with an outstretched arm.

Men are also encouraged to strap on a pair of lederhosen and woman can show off their best Oktoberfest dresses, with prizes for best dressed of both genders. And a traditional German dinner will be served.

On a more serious note, hospice fundraising campaigner Ian Bos will be presenting from

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For a few years, the Rotary Club hosted Oktoberfest. This year, Ridge Meadows Hospice, headed up by Mark Vosper (right), has taken over.

7:40 to 8 p.m. on the importance of services for people in the final stages of life.

Bos, whose father died of cancer last year at the age of 68, has walked around 6,000 kilometres across Canada to raise awareness for the importance of palliative care.

He began this summer in Nova Scotia, and will be on day 157 when he arrives in Maple Ridge on his way to his final destination on Vancouver Island. He’s raised $25,000.

“Ian Bos will talk about how important hospice care is to end of life,” said Vosper. “He’s on the final stretches of his journey, and we’re happy he can make it here.”

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hosted Oktoberfest for the previous two years, with donations going to local charities.

Responsibility for the event has now shifted to hospice.

All programs and services at Ridge Meadows Hospice Society are free to residents and their families because of fundraising events like this year’s Oktoberfest, Vosper said.

This year’s Oktoberfest starts at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at the South Bonson Community Centre in Pitt Meadows.

Vosper said a limited number of tickets are still available to the dinner and show for $45.

For tickets, people can call 604463-7722 or visit the hospice office at 102-22320 119th Ave.

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Pumpkin girls: Keanna Farrell, eight, and Kalaya Farrell, 12, from Chase had their hands full (with pumpkins) at Bruce’s Market during the two-day Apple Day festival last weekend.

Saturday’s festivities also featured a giant pumpkin contest.

Oct. 23 Zombie Walk • Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association hosts its annual Zombie Walk, from 4 to 6 p.m.. The walk begins at Valley Fair Mall.

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Oct. 23 Star Wars reads • Pitt Meadows Library celebrates Star Wars Reads Day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dress up as you favourite characters and join storm-troopers, Ewoks, and more for all the fun.

Oct. 23 Poverty awareness • Maple Ridge Christian School holds a poverty revolution bootcamp, beginning at 6 p.m.

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Oct. 30 Fundraiser • Haney Public House holds a fundraiser for the Friends In Need Food Bank, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30, and include a burger and beverage.

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Thinking pink: Davie Jones Elementary principal Dennis Tjernagel sported a fresh new look last

Thursday. Tjernagel’s hair was cut into a mohawk, and died a deep pink hue during an assembly, as a result of students in his school rising to a school-wide fundraising challenge for the Terry Fox Foundation.

Terry’s brother, Fred Fox, was on-hand to receive a cheque from the school for a total of $4,457.

Gourd girls: As part of Homeless Action

Week, which locally included an art show and sale at The ACT, and a spa day as well as a health and wellness fair at the Salvation Army, a food truck festival was held at Memorial Peace Park on Friday.

Oct. 30 Hominum • Hominum, an informal discussion group for gay, bi-sexual and questioning men, holds its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Info: Art at 604-462-9813, or Don at 604-329-9760.

Ducking for cover:

City of Maple Ridge cashier and clerk Wendy Foulkes and emergency program coordinator Patrick Cullen found shelter under desks at City hall Thursday morning, Oct. 15, during the Great British Columbia ShakeOut. Staff at both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows City halls took part in the Great ShakeOut. See full story and more photos online at www. mrtimes.com, search ‘ShakeOut.’

Oct. 30 Fundraiser • St. Patrick’s School hosts a fundraiser at Samz Pub in Pitt Meadows at 6 p.m.

For the record: Shoppers at Meadowtown Centre dug deep last month and gave generously to the Pitt Meadows Fire & Rescue boot drive. It raised almost $6,500 for muscular dystrophy – in honour of Jordan Wright, who lost his battle with the disease on Aug. 3. He was often involved with the firefighters in helping raise money and awareness for MD research.

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HELP BUST CRIME… 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.

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Const. Brick helps deliver safety message A pre-Halloween message was heard loud and clear by Fairview Elementary students on Tuesday.

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Age: 28 Wanted in connection with File #2014-29034 Wanted for taking a vehicle without owner’s consent.

GORING, Derek Edwin

Age: 32 Wanted in connection with File #2012-17305 Wanted for being unlawfully at large.

A pair of Mounties standing in front of a gymnasium full of schoolchildren isn’t a guarantee to keep the students’ focus.

Throw Const. Brick into the mix and the dynamic changes: It’s likely their message about Halloween safety will get through.

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RCMP constables Oliver Broermann and Mike Pedrosa (a.k.a. ‘Const.

Brick’) spoke to students at Fairview Elementary about Halloween safety.

Const. Brick is Ridge Meadows RCMP Const. Mike Pedrosa, suited up in a homemade Lego costume he crafted with his wife Ida. Pedrosa provided visual aid for fellow Ridge Meadows RCMP Const. Oliver Broermann, who spoke to Fairview Elementary students about safety dos and don’ts on Halloween night, during a Tuesday morning assembly.

Broermann and Pedrosa are the new youth resource officers for Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, making the pair responsible for local elementary and high schools.

Part of their duties is promoting safety to young ones, and for that, the full-size Lego policeman costume was a perfect fit.

As for the costume, Mike and Ida created it over a period of several weeks last summer and adapted it for this occasion into a policeman.

“I have a girl [costume] as well.

We made them for our church Sunday school program,” Ida explained. “When Mike said he was doing Halloween presentations, we had the idea to change his costume into a policeman. In his original costume he just wore a red shirt.”

The head is a large water jug that was cut in half and shaved down, and then fit together.

It was then covered in paper mache and painted. The body is a large plastic storage container with holes cut out for arms.

Ida said making the costume was “a labour of love.”

Const. Brick (a.k.a. Ridge Meadows RCMP Const. Mike Pedrosa) high-fived a young student at Fairview Elementary at the end of a Tuesday morning assembly.

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“There was a lot of trial and error and gathering all the materials,” Ida said. “Just changing the original costume into the policeman was probably five or more hours and that didn’t involve constructing the

body, just finding and gathering the supplies and then gluing and sewing it together.”

Mike, who was profiled in the Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows TIMES on July 9 for returning to active duty after a battle with brain cancer, [Ridge Meadows Mountie happily returns to the streets] knows a little bit about kids – he and Ida are parents of three young children.

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“We have a silent auction, Help Portrait is a global event 50/50 draw, toonie toss, and a where photographers, hairstylballoon auction as well ists, makeup artists, and as door prizes,” said others come together to Garcia. “The funds pay create not just a special for printers, ink, paper, photo, but a memorable frames, and all the experience. things that make Help Each guest at Help Portrait happen.”

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ith the weather cooling down and the days getting shorter, hot, fresh, homemade food is one of life’s simple pleasures.

And if you find yourself in Osprey Village, why not check out Jia Fusion Cafe and indulge in just that?

Opened earlier this year, and located next to Stomping Grounds Coffee shop, the small eatery offers a changing menu, centred around such staples as homemade ramen, ginger pork, wontons, and sandwiches.

For Jia owners Aki Chen and Vicky Hsu, the desire to create a homey atmospheres for patrons was a main component of their business.

In fact, the word “Jia” means home.

“We want to be just that for folks in the community,” they said.

“A second home, a neighbourhood hangout, a place to relax with friends.”

They were inspired to open their restaurant after taking a walk through Osprey Village, and “feeling so welcomed. We thought this would be a great place to start a business where our goal is to make people happy.”

Whether it’s bubble tea, or a baked macaroon, you’re after, check out Jia, open

seven days a week, from noon until 9 p.m.

“We love to have folks stop by after their commute home, or after a leisurely evening walk along the river,” they added.

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There will be live entertainment, a SaveOn version of Wheel of Fortune, and an appearance by Sunny Bear.

All proceeds from the event will go to the BC Children’s Hospital.

tain her excitement Saturday, when chiropractors Dr. Zehra Gajic and Dr. Everett Gerretsen host their official grand opening.

The pair, along with other team members Catherine Gerretsen (orthomolecular microscopist and personal trainer), Rachel Gerretsen (office administrator), and Coconut, are expecting dozens – including new MP Dan Ruimy – to attend the celebration between 1 and 5 p.m.

The new operation is located at #30922230 North Ave., in downtown Maple Ridge – a few doors up from St. John Ambulance.

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For a $30 ticket, those who attend will receive a burger and beverage, enjoy live music beginning at 9 p.m., and be able to take part in things like a toonie toss, 50/50 raffle, and more.

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Gary Mason calls the work “rewarding.”

The self-employed Pitt Meadows resident is the new chair of KidSport for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

He took over the position recently from longtime chair, Len Walters.

But his new role didn’t come about instantaneously.

Mason grew up in a Vancouver neighbourhood, where – even though there were a lot of young people – there “wasn’t a lot of opportunity for organized sport.”

However, different community initiatives gave Mason and the others a chance to try out different sports, but on more of a “drop-in” basis, than organized league.

Nevertheless, Mason got involved “and loved it.”

Recognizing the value of sport, Mason and his friends tried to get an official football team going at the high school he attended, “but there was no budget, so we went without.”

This hardly deterred Mason from his passion for play, though.

heart, and a passion for helping young people.”

This past spring, Mason said They’re a Walters mentioned to the board that “he’d been doing this for great group… some time and felt it was time for a change; He wanted to give all doing it out other people the opportunity in of the goodness the group.”

For Mason, who was already of their heart, vice-chair at that point, the tranand a passion sition just seemed natural, and he’s happy to continue the work for helping KidSport does in the community. young people.

“I think most of us can appreciate at least to some extent the Gary Mason role sports played in our childhood,” he elaborated. “It’s a great opportunity for health and development, and it’s something Eric Zimmer/TIMES I highly value.”

New KidSport chair Gary Mason (right) took over from outgoing KidSport longtime committee chair Len Walters.

And Mason said he is encourbusiness, Mason said that though could maybe help out with some After high school, he received aged by the foundation other marketing and promotions. That his job titles may have changed, professional coaching certifimembers of KidSport have laid was when I was first introduced “working with young people has cations through the National for the organization in the comto the concept of KidSport.” been the most rewarding part of Certified Coaching Program, folmunity.

About a year-and-a-half ago, lowed by a move into community my career.”

“Now, when we host events, Mason received another call from the parents of some of the chilIt’s this passion that made development and recreation.

Walters asking him a natural fit for KidSport, “I started working with young dren who have if he’d like to be an organization whose simple people during a stint up in the been involved mantra is “So All Kids Can Play!” on the KidsSport Interior with a chapter of The I was pleased with KidSport committee.

And aims to help remove or Boys and Girls Club,” he said. recognize the role to get involved Mason didn’t minimize financial barriers to Then things changed a bit. these activities hesitate. youth involvement in sports.

Mason made the move to with them. play in young “I was pleased “I got a call from [committee working in the corrections syspeople’s lives, their Gary Mason chair] Len [Walters] about two or to get involved tem for a bit – albeit still primarfamilies, and the with them,” he three years ago, who had got my ily with young people – before whole communsaid. “They’re a finding work throughout different name through another colleague ity,” he said. that I used to work with,” Mason great group, they’re all volunLower Mainland municipalities, “If we’re having positive,conrecalled. “He was trying to organ- teers, they all have busy lives, where he began a number of structive opportunities for young they’re all from different backize a KidSport special event, and youth services programs. people, it’s good for themselves, grounds, and they’re all doing my name was put forward as a Today, as his own boss of his it’s good for their families, and it out of the goodness of their possible person of interest that marketing and communications it’s good for the community.”

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Moose nab a pair

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Ridge Meadows Flames junior B hockey squad lost to the Abbotsford Pilots this past Friday, by a score of 2-1. The team travels to Richmond tonight to take on the Sockeyes, and returns to Planet Ice tomorrow night for a home game against the Port Moody Panthers. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

After the first decade of the 20th century, the glory days of North American fishing adventures appeared on the horizon, writes columnist Jeff Weltz.

The Meadow Ridge Moose female hockey team’s success this season continues, after the team picked up a pair of wins against the Fraser Valley Jets, by a score of 5-1 on Saturday, and then blanked Trinity Western University 4-0 on Sunday. They hit the road tomorrow and Saturday for their next games.

Ridge Meadows Bruins Rugby player Miller Thind was invited to Rugby Canada’s 15’s tryouts.

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THE ACT

Entertaining season afoot MICHAELA GARSTIN editorial@mrtimes.com

Members of the Katzie Slough Restoration Project are hosting a canoe journey along the slough the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 24. Pictured are participants in an April tour of the slough.

KATZIE SLOUGH

Canoe trip pushes off For $20, visitors can take a trip along the Pitt Meadows slough this Saturday.

TROY LANDREVILLE tlandreville@mrtimes.com

Members of the Katzie Slough Restoration Project are inviting people for a boat ride this Saturday, Oct. 24.

For $20 people can have a seat in a canoe for a voyage down the main stem of the Katzie Slough.

“We are taking things on to the water,” said Watershed Watch Salmon Society engagement coordinator Lina Azeez, who is promoting the event. “When we see garbage we will pick it, ensuring we leave the slough better than when we paddled it. We

Thank You Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge from

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might just see the resident beaver again.”

For those who have their own canoes/kayaks, the event is free.

The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m.

Canoes will enter the water along Harris Road where it crosses the slough (roughly 13074 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows).

RSVP to book a seat on a canoe by emailing Azeez at lina@watershedwatch.ca or calling her at 604-537-2341.

Participants should arrive 15 minutes early as the canoes will push off shortly after 2 p.m., once waivers are signed and lifejackets are securely fastened.

“It was so brilliant last time,” Azeez said. “The weather was epic, canoeing under the Lougheed highway was very exciting, and along the way people go to observe areas of concern and visualize what a healthier slough might look like.”

It has been an honour to run as your Green Party MP Candidate. Thank you to my family, friends, supporters and to my dedicated Go Green Team.

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Thank you Bob D'Eith, Mike Murray and Steve Ranta for stepping up; and Randy Kamp for years of service.

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An eclectic mix of shows is rounding out the fall season at The ACT Arts Centre.

From Dracula to The Sound of Music, the genres encompass live performances, musical evenings, artist talks, and audience sing-a-longs.

“We are continuing to have a range of engaging, high-calibre shows,” said communication manager Karen Pighin.

“Our audiences are impressed, and we are ensuring that Maple Ridge residents get to see the best,” she said.

The ACT works hard to attract world-class shows that are often seen in bigger cities, Pighin explained.

Along with others involved in programming, she credited executive and artistic director Lindy Sisson for this year’s lineup.

Sisson brought home top honours from the Canadian Arts Presenting Association earlier this year for her achievement in the field of live performance touring and presenting.

“We always have a lot going on and this season is no exception,” said Pighin. “We want to provide a high level of shows for people who live here.”

For the 2015/16 season, The ACT series includes 28 performances by 25 artists or companies, as well as eight films.

This is a sampling of what’s to come next, Pighin said.

Sharing Iceland Emerging artist Alexandra Edmond is visiting Maple Ridge to share how her recent artist residence experience in Iceland grew into her newest exhibit, Iceland Bound.

After completing an artist in residence in Siglufjordour, a small fishing town in northern Iceland, Edmonds painted a series that attempts to capture what she describes as a “prehistoric and alien landscape without a great deal of human footprint.”

This free artist talk takes place Saturday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m., and is part of the Iceland Unbound exhibition running until Nov. 14.

Dracula visits ACT Royal Canadian Theatre Company is bringing its version of the classic thriller Dracula to Maple Ridge.

Under the direction of Ellie King, the 1927 Broadway hit will be set in an updated ste-

ampunk universe with the count’s archenemy Ven Helsing is an incarnation of a stunningly beautiful woman.

The show runs Tuesday, Oct. 27 to Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m., with an additional matinee performance on Halloween at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $18 to $28, and a family pack of four is $85.

Singing along A theatre full of fans are expected to sing classic tunes such as Maria, My Favourite Things, Edelweiss, and Do-Re-Mi during The ACT’s sing-a-long to A Sound of Music.

Memories of the classic 1965 musical starring Julie Andrews, will come alive during the evening as the audience watches the Austrian governess’ meet the seven children of a widowed naval officer.

The interactive screening, in full Technicolor, includes subtitles with lyrics and kits of fun props to animate the songs.

The show is set for Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $20.

ALT Fest

This year’s lineup at the ALT Fest is expected to please theatre fan, To kick off the festival, fringe hit Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII, a comedic onewoman show, starts in a waiting room in the afterlife as one of the Henry’s wives arrives and tries to figure out who should spend eternity with the king. The Tudor ex-wives club stars Maple Ridge native Tara Travis.

On the same evening, No Tweed Too Tight: A Grant Canyon Mystery explores the antics of perpetually inebriated investigator Grant Canyon as he leaves behind chaotic situations and staggers towards a shocking conclusion.

Two shows play back-to-back

on Friday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m.

And during a one-man show Nashville Hurricane: A Curious talk of Finger Pickin’ Fury, the audience follows Henry Waltrip, who grew up in a trailer park with his dysfunctional mother and blues-playing mentor, Tyrone – who ALT Fest audiences met in last year’s sold-out presentation 6 Guitars.

This comedic play runs Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 and 8 p.m.

And for fans of hard-swinging jazz, the Jeff Hamilton Trio is performing with tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds, the founder of Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver.

The trio – featuring pianist Tamir Handelman, bassist Christoph Luty and drummer Jeff Hamilton – will take audiences for a musical ride as the studio theatre is transformed into a jazz cellar.

The performance starts at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22.

A three-show package of tickets costs $60. Nonperishable food donations are being accepted in the lobby.

Brass on stage Master of concert presentations, Canadian Brass, is known for its engaging stage presence and audiences rapport.

Each concert will show a range of trademark Baroque and Dixieland tunes, as well as new compositions and arrangements created specifically for the group.

The international renowned band features Chuck Daellenbach (tuba), Caleb Hudson and Christopher Coletti (trumpets), Achilles Liarmakopoulos (trombone) and Bernhard Scully (horn).

This performance starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Tickets range from $15 to $43.

Tickets available Tickets for all shows are available at 604-476-2787, online at www.theactmapleridge.org, or in person at 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge.

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Bob Jones, president of the Downtown Parking Society (a volunteer organization) would like to see more carrot and less stick for downtown parking in Maple Ridge.

“They’re back to the old ways where they’re trying to punish Ronda Payne/MR TIMES people,” Jones said of how the Kelly Woods, the co-owner of 4 Cats, is among those with concerns City deals with vehicles parked about parking in the downtown core. past the allowable time. “The shoppers are the enemy. It’s “learned the ropes” of where create these 46 spots someannoying because it shouldn’t to park and for how long, but where else,” Jones said, but be like that.” it can be a challenge for cusadded parking difficulties will Maple Ridge resident Gary tomers. grow when Wal-Mart opens Grigg agrees.

“We’ve had occasions with in the former Target space at “We’re not a downtown people being late because Haney Place Mall.

Vancouver or Yaletown. You’ve they’ve had trouble finding Councillor Tyler Shymkiw got to encourage people to noted Wal-Mart’s pending parking,” Woods noted. “In the shop, not drive them away,” arrival will need to be assessed one hour spots, people have he said. in order to establish better been ticketed.”

The parking society once parking.

Claims of more than 6,500 managed all downtown park“Walmart really could be a spots in the downtown area are ing and added four parking game changer to our downhard to validate. Jones points lots. Currently town core and to a gravel lot north of Tim it manages only its parking situHortons often used for parking, You’ve got the lots (on ation, and we but not set up for it. Signage in Brown, Selkirk, need to see the the underground 500-spot civic to encourage 119th, and North impact of that, centre lot states parking is only Avenues) accordpeople to shop, and set a real for those using the complex. ing to Lynda long term plan Haney Place Mall is managed not drive them Lawrence, parkin action once similarly, where parking is for ing society secrethat’s better mall patrons, leaving many away. tary treasurer. understood,” he businesses like 4 Cats hoping Gary Grigg The Brown said. customers can find a spot.

Avenue lot is The situation “They want to try to get the subject of a may see the underneath the park,” Jones real estate discussion between return of previous parking said of a potential plan to the City of Maple Ridge and a problems like those encounexpand the civic centre parking developer. While Jones agreed tered by Mike Mulcahy, owner underground south west. “They the City has the right to sell the of Big Feast, about a year ago. can gain about 250 spots.” lot, he wonders why the society “I’ve heard from guests that Shymkiw noted council has wasn’t consulted and where the parking can be an issue,” not taken firm direction yet.

46 parking spots will be made Mulcahy said. “But not lately.

“The City and previous up if the lot sells.

The hairdressing school next Councils have talked about “We bought the properties door shut down about a year additional parking over the [the four lots],” Jones said. ago. It was crowded then.” years. These discussions have “We taxed ourselves [downMulcahy is lucky to have a included everything from town businesses] and we raised small lot, but there are busiexpanding the current underthe money to buy them.” nesses like 4 Cats on 224th ground parking area to building The lots were put in the City St. with only street parking. a structure over the parking lot name because a society could Co-owner of 4 Cats, Kelly by the bus loop,” he said. not own them.

Woods, explained that she has > More: www.mrtimes.com “They [the City] say they’ll

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Piper wins solo Simon Fraser University Pipe Band piper Kevin McLean has landed an international solo competition prize.

The SFU communications student from Maple Ridge was the overall winner of the Nicol-Brown memorial amateur invitational solo piping competition held last week in Albany, New York.

McLean won after receiving a first-place finish following his performance of the Pioaireachd (the Gaelic word for piping) and a second- and third-place finish in the march and MSR, respectively.

The win nets him airfare to compete at the Scottish Pipers Society of London competition in November 2016, and a customized pipe chanter.

McLean, in his final year at SFU, and one of three pipers studying at the university, has also – for the past three years – been invited as a solo piper to play at the former battlegrounds in France, including the famed Juno Beach.

Maple Ridge piper Kevin McLean wins international honour in New York.

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