Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Times, January 28, 2016

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Evening of Glitz The PLEA Community Services Society is looking for used grad dresses and tuxes for financially burdened Grade 12 students.

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Animal lovers A fundraiser on Saturday benefits a sanctuary for senior animals in need. Meanwhile, the BC SPCA is accepting donations for a puppy injured when hit by a car.

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Petition mission Matt Kelso spent a good chunk of his Saturday outside Save-On-Foods in Pitt Meadows, collecting signatures on his petition to bring more ambulance services to the community. He plans to keep collecting names this Saturday at Westgate Mall.

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Parish rallies to aid of Syrian refugees A family moves from Syria, thanks to a local church.

uncle, and two brothers moved to Canada, and his mother and sister joined later.

“At the heart of it was that my experience was so welcoming,” he recalled. “[Canadians] don’t own everything upright. If we have a lot of abundance we share that gift.”

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Members of the St. Patrick’s Catholic church in Maple Ridge will be welcoming a refugee family that is moving from Syria in mid-February.

The Kaspars – two parents with two daughters and a son – “are looking forward to coming here, and are wishing their children can resume their studies sooner than later,” explained Gloria IsaacTam, coordinator of the refugee sponsorship committee.

The family’s two oldest children were in university until three years ago when they had to drop out due to Syria’s unrest, she continued. Isaac-Tam has been preparing for the family’s move alongside 15 volunteers from the parish and St. Patrick’s elementary school.

It doesn’t look as though the family will be moving to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, however.

“It has been extremely difficult to find housing” in the community, Isaac-Tam said.

Isaac-Tam said the difficulty in housing a family within the community is two-fold: finding a landlord who will commit to renting

Making the move

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Reverend Matthew To, Clive Heath (principal), Sister Mary Jacinta Le, and members of the Grade 1 class at St. Patrick’s school are all excited about the impending arrival of their first sponsored Syrian refugee family. to a family they have not met; and finding a rental space within the committee’s budget.

The committee has budgeted to financially sponsor the Kaspars for one year, to the tune of roughly $28,000, and have secured a rental unit for the family in Port Coquitlam.

The committee doesn’t know the exact date

of when to expect the Kaspars, but are ready and excited for their arrival, Isaac-Tam said.

Typically when working with a private sponsor such as St. Patrick’s parish, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] will give a 10 business day notice of the family’s arrival.

But currently, the service gives 24 to 48 hours notice,

the coordinator noted.

Refugee reverend Through fundraisers, dinners, bake sales, and mass collection, the Edge Street church has raised close to $58,000, allowing sponsorship of the Kaspars and three other families that are in the works – one of which is currently undergoing their medical assessments.

Rev. Matthew To has wanted to instill “a sense of responsibility” in his parishioners, he explained, noting he came to Canada as a refugee from Vietnam.

In the 1980s, To was one of the “millions from Vietnam who escaped after the communist rising,” he told The TIMES. Through the “generosity of the Canadian contingency” To, his father,

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Isaac-Tam said the sharing of “gifts” has been well received by the committee, in the form of funds, household items, and furniture for the families.

As well, volunteers have offered to help the families learn English.

“I have received such kindness and generosity from the community,” she said.

When the next family is ready to move, Isaac-Tam hopes to have a home in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows ready for them.

“It would be easier for [us] to visit and help them settle in, and show them around the community,” she continued.

While the committee waits to receive notice of the Kaspars’ travel details, they will continue to look for another rental space in anticipation of the next family’s move.

Anyone who might be able to assist, with rental accommodations, household donations, or volunteer aid is asked to contact Isaac-Tam at gtkamis@ telus.net.

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rad dresses and tuxedos are usually worn once in a lifetime.

With this in mind, buying or renting a dress and tux for what’s essentially a one-night event is a very pricey endeavour, especially for teens whose families are struggling to make ends meet.

This is what makes the Putting on the Glitz program important to teens who can’t afford to dress up to celebrate their milestone achievement.

The Putting on the Glitz program, run through PLEA Community Services Society in conjunction with community partners and School District 42, is for Grade 12 students from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows public secondary schools, who can’t afford to attend their graduation ceremony.

Its annual Evening of Glitz event – including fittings, photography, and hair and makeup – is coming up in early March.

Local Grade 12s benefiting from Evening of Glitz take their clothes, shoes, and accessories home with them, to wear for graduation festivities in June.

Last year, 25 girls and roughly 15 boys benefited from the program.

“They get to choose from all the dresses that we have and the men’s suits and tuxes,” explained Putting on the Glitz committee chair and founder Michelle Cherak, about Evening of Glitz.

“Once they have all that done they can get their hair and makeup professionally done, as well. And once they’re all done up, then we can have free grad photos provided to the youth, as well.”

All involved in Evening of Glitz donate their time and services to the night, “which is wonderful,” Cherak said.

“There’s many happy tears shed at the event, from parents and kids alike,” Cherak remarked.

Photographers, stylists, and seamstresses are needed for Evening of Glitz.

Anyone interested in helping out during the evening can call Cherak at 604-476-2821.

Michelle Cherak and Kim Pretzer from PLEA Community Services Society are promoting two upcoming clothing drives benefiting from the Putting on the Glitz program benefiting grads in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

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or tux and all that kind of hile the grads, stuff. Plus, a lot of kids would referred by school unfortunately choose to miss counsellors, don’t it because they can’t kind of have to pay a thing, it does match up.” cost to run the program.

That’s where the public can he program is in its help. fourth year, and Pretzer There are two “dress drives” said donors recognize coming up, and donations can how important it is. be dropped off this Saturday, “People just automatically Jan. 30 from 10 want to help, a.m. to 3 p.m.

I think this DRESS DRIVE and at Haney Place community has Mall and next been very supPublic urged to donate Saturday, Feb. portive, very prom dresses, tuxes, 6, also from 10 shoes, and accessories. generous, and a.m. to 3 p.m. at even for the girls • Saturday, Jan. 30 at Valley Fair Mall. and boys who Haney Place Mall from Visitors can have already 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. donate their graduated [in gently used grad past years], they dresses, acceseven donate sories, and shoes their dressfor girls, and tuxes, suits, ties, es and tuxes,” Pretzer said. and shoes for boys.

“We’ve had dresses donated Donating will help a very from young women who have worthy cause, said PLEA graduated two, three years employee and Putting on the ago.”

Glitz committee member Kim “The dresses we have, a lot Pretzer. of them are like brand-new “Grad is quite a big milealmost,” Cherak said. “They’ve stone,” Pretzer said. “It’s only been worn for one evena shame to have to miss it ing.” because you or your parents Plus-sized dresses are also can’t afford to get your dress needed for both dress drives.

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Romana Van Lissum, pictured with two armfuls of Pomeranians, is hosting a fundraiser at the Haney Public House on Saturday, in support of the SAINTS animal rescue facility in Mission.

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Romana Van Lissum’s first word, in her native Czech, meant “horse,” charting the course for a lifetime of caring about animals.

“I have two horses, two dogs, and a cat, and if I bring anything else home my husband’s divorcing me,” Van Lissum joked.

With four-legged and feathered friends in mind, Van Lissum – who’s worked as a server at the Haney Hotel’s CaddyShack for the past 21 years – is promoting and hostVan Lissum had been looking the SAINTS fundraiser with ing to raise funds for an animal all proceeds going to an animal charity for quite a while and rescue facility in Mission. after coming across a SAINTS The event is this Saturday, flyer posted on a corkboard at Jan. 30, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the local Bosley’s store, she the Haney Public House, 22222 found an ideal fit.

Lougheed Hwy. A trip to SAINTS with her There will be a silent aucfriend Karly O’Neil assured tion, 50/50 draws, three sets of Van Lissum that the shelter Canucks tickets up was the perfect for grabs, toonie choice. toss games, jelly “It’s great that It all adds bean and dog treat there is a facility up. guesses, helium like that to help balloons filled these animals but Carol Hine with prizes, and a it’s sad for me,” few other games Van Lissum said. to raise money for SAINTS “I wish every single dog or cat (Senior Animals In Need Today had a nice home.”

Society), a sanctuary for senior On its three-acre property, and special needs animals that SAINTS cares for dogs, cats, have nowhere else to go. rabbits, budgies, a dove, a A $20 ticket includes a burturtle, sheep, horses, chickens, ger and beer or cocktail, and roosters, ducks, potbellied pigs, a chance to win a prize basket farm pigs, Jerseys, a Holstein, worth between $200 and $300. goats, a donkey and a llama.

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and stressed that fundraisers like the one this Saturday are “imperative.”

SAINTS’ vet bills range from $120,000 to $130,000 a year, so everything helps, Hine said.

“It all adds up,” she said.

“Small donations add up to larger amounts of dollars that we can put into our vet bills.”

The animals at SAINTS are not adoptable because they have too many health issues and in some cases, behavioural issues, and there’s no place for them to go.

Being so close to these animals can be heart-wrenching for SAINTS’ 40 weekend volunteers as well as its paid staff who work Monday to Friday.

This past year, 50 animals have had to be euthanized.

Just recently, a threeweek-old Jersey calf named “Norman” had to be put down.

“We spend a lot of time with them,” Hine said. “It’s hard.”

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Donations are starting to pour in to help Lexus, a St. Bernard puppy recently hit by a car and badly injured.

Lexus is currently on the mend at the Maple Ridge SPCA shelter.

Rushed by a Good Samaritan to an emergency veterinary clinic in Abbotsford, the sixmonth-old female pup is now back in Maple Ridge, at the SPCA. No owner has come forward for Lexus, so the society is absorbing the medical costs,

Lexus, a six-month-old St. Bernard puppy badly injured after getting hit by a car, is recovering at the Maple Ridge SPCA shelter. said Maple Ridge SPCA manager Jodi Dunlop.

“Lexus is such a good-natured girl – she’s absolutely adorable,” Dunlop added.

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She’s only six months old, still just a puppy, and despite her many

injuries, she has been so lovely.”

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road to recovery.

“We just want to give her a second chance at a happy, healthy life – she’s a real darling,” Dunlop said.

“She’ll likely be in foster care for two to three months recovering, and after that, she’ll be available for adoption into a loving, forever home.”

As of Wednesday afternoon, $1,115 has been raised through online donations (link is spca.bc.ca/medicalemergency) which will go towards medical costs expected to exceed $8,000.

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ity the poor federal Conservatives.

After nine years in power, they’re back to the opposition benches. And like many former ruling parties after a stint in power, they are without a permanent leader, and will have to spend some time licking their wounds.

The problem with transfers of power in Canadian politics is that they are usually done when the voters are heartily sick of the governing party. You can come in on a wave of change and enthusiasm, and be kicked out eight or nine years later with a hearty “Good riddance!” from the electorate.

The Tories are currently licking their wounds.

But the Tories – and the NDP, and the Green Party’s Elizabeth May – are going to have to pick themselves up, and soon.

It’s tough to be in opposition against a new and still fairly popular governing party. But the role is vital.

Conservative interim leader Rona Ambrose is making a few stabs at Liberal policy, weighing in on the Energy East pipeline and is pushing for the TPP trade deal to be ratified. She’s suggesting governments look at doing something about sky-high real estate prices. So far, it’s been a mixture of talking points left over from the campaign, and a few jabs at the Liberals’ weak spots.

Whoever takes on the full time job of Tory leader will have to do that, and much more. They will have to hold the Liberals’ feet to the fire on a broad range of issues, from budget to defense to the environment to job creation. They will have to criticize from a place of principle. And they will have to articulate a vision of what a new Conservative Canada would look like – a task made more difficult (at least for th enext year or so) after a majority of the country decisively rejected the notion of another Conservative government.

The job of an opposition party is twofold – they must hold the government to account, and they must audition to replace them.

If you do the first job well enough, ironically you might fail at the second.

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don’t blame the education system so Ignorant two weeks ago. His feelings much as society’s unrealistic expectawere apparently hurt when I said antitions warping what it means to have a vaxxers are stupid. university education. Some folks think I, too, have more than one language.

In fact, I even play several having a degree means they’re musical instruments, and I “certified smart.” have written a few pretty nice We all have things we don’t songs with kick-ass lyrics. know, and ignorance is just But I don’t actually believe not knowing something, so any of that qualifies me to calwe’re all ignorant. culate stress loads on bearing Stupid is not realizing that. beams and cables on major The Educated Ignorant are bridges like the Port Mann. people who have a piece of Indeed, even the trained paper from a university that engineers didn’t get them all has certified that they know right, and a big chunk of the something, and they have extrapolated that into an BOB GROENEVELD bridge fell into the river while they were building it. assumption that they know Nevertheless, if I ever write better. a column about bridge-building, designI believe that is at the bottom of the counter-intuitive prevalence of “educated” ing a new car, or maybe about putting together electrical components to make a minions in the anti-vaxxer crowd. machine, I might just call an engineer.

I’ve been asked for an apology from But when I’m discussing vaccines, I an engineer with an MS (bolstered by really have no choice but to put my trust his wife’s BS) who didn’t like my lumpin the overwhelming evidence presented ing anti-vaxxers in with the Educated

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by epidemiologists and others of the medical persuasion, and maybe add results documented in the historical record.

For instance, I might point out that, except for a tiny handful of dubiously certified medical experts, vaccines not only work a hot-damn, they are safe and they save lives... literally millions of lives. And that includes the long-discredited link to autism.

Vaccines eradicated smallpox and decimated former child-killers measles, mumps, diphtheria... the list is long and healthy. Malaria may be next.

When I was president of my Rotary Club (also good for my resume, I suppose, but probably won’t help me get a bridge-building job either) we were involved in a program called Polio-Plus – an effort spear-headed by Rotary to eradicate polio... using vaccines. We expected completion of the project by 2005.

Although we were successful in reducing world-wide polio infections from a million per year to just a few thousand, and then a few hundred, total success

eludes us to this day.

It’s not because vaccines don’t work, but because volunteers have been kept from extending them into some areas by anti-vaxxers fuelled by politicians who are not above using the disease to maintain control over segments of their population, by others seeing it as a military strategy, and by still others motivated by distrust born of culture, religion, or ultimately, simple ignorance.

It’s the ignorance of people who should know better that is driving a resurgence of measles and other diseases by withholding vaccinations from innocent children in our neighbourhoods.

If an apology is warranted in this matter, it’s the anti-vaxxers – the Educated Ignorant – who really should apologize to their children and to the communities they put at risk.

Legally, they currently have the right to their “personal choices.”

But morally, I consider it child abuse.

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Publishing anti-vaccination letter win-win Dear Editor, I admire S. Karanfilov’s letter regarding his and his wife’s feelings on vaccination by the fact that he is making it public to everyone who reads the paper [Apology owed on

vaccine issue, Jan. 21 TIMES Opinion].

As a grandfather of six grandchildren all attending elementary school, please contact Mr. Karanfilov and ask what school his children attended

and what grades.

I can then do my utmost to ensure that my grandchildren do not come into contact with his children. It will be a winwin for both of us.

Tom Faraone, via email

‘Cents’ add up quickly at transfer station Dear Editor, I read the article about the increase in fees at the transfer station and was struck by your definition of “cents” [Garbage costs increase by cents, Jan. 21, TIMES] It might be cents for large

amounts but for those of us who use the transfer station to dispose of household waste, the term “cents” is quite inaccurate.

A large number of people dispose of less than 150 pounds per visit – for those

poor souls, the price has increased by 50 per cent, from $10 to $15.

That’s an awful lot of cents!

Perhaps you should be a bit more accurate in your headers.

Claudia Hayward, Maple Ridge

Homeowners paying too much property tax Dear Editor, If property assessments take a rise in property values, the mill rate from the previous year should be lowered or stay the same.

This is not happening.

What is happening is that when property assessments go up in value, municipal governments are raising the mill rate.

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Last week, TIMES letter writers reacted – both pro and con – to Bob Groeneveld’s column about vaccinating children. Now followers are reacting to one of the letters...

“When my children entered school in Maple Ridge in the 1990s, vaccinations were mandatory. It was a reasonable expectation and is even more reasonable today, when so much more is known and where we’ve seen the price of failure to vaccinate. It is tempting to say, ‘Let them home school,’ but that still doesn’t protect the rest of our children.”

– Val Patenaude “If you don’t want to vaccinate your kids, fine. Go live in a commune and don’t take advantage of herd immunity.”

– Erin Brown “[Defender says] ‘I will not get into detail about the reasons behind this decision,’ then goes into all the details. No actual facts... just speculation, anecdotes, and fear mongering. Vaccines don’t cause autism.”

– Sandra Brindley “Let me get this straight, I can’t send my kid to school with peanut butter but he figures it is his choice whether his kid comes to school with a deadly, yet preventable disease? What a joke.”

– Derek McGuire “Well good at least during flu season keep your kids at home which means keep yours away from mine and also I have done the research and vaccinations have cured polio measles mumps and chickenpox the list goes on and on. And also I just have to say the only apology needed is for you to apologize to the rest of us for putting my kids and the rest of us at risk I say this because my son has cystic fibrosis so you could say I’m kind of an expert on the subject.”

– Claude Morrissette

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That is wrong and taxpayers are paying too much on their property taxes.

Property tax formula is assessment value times mill rate, divided by 1000.

For example, if the tax assessment is $500,000, the calculation is $500,000 x mill rate divided by 1000.

In 2015 if the mill rate was 6, the property tax would be $3,000.

If this assessment went up to $550,000 keeping the mill rate the same as in 2015, the property tax would be $3,300.

Raising the mill rate to 6.5 would make the property tax $3,575, so in reality the gen-

eral rule of thumb is, never raise the mill rate when property assessments are on the increase.

Also a rule of thumb, is before paying your tax bill, check all of the assessments on the street you live on to compare your property to your neighbour’s property assessment.

You will find some big surprises, letting you know that you are paying your taxes in July on bogus tax assessments.

This information can be found online under Evalue on the B.C. assessment site, or in your local library.

Joe Sawchuk, Duncan

Goodwill has no borders Dear Editor, Under the last 10 years of Conservative rule, Canada’s share of global aid became the lowest of all industrialized nations.

In 2014, the only G7 country with a smaller aid budget than Canada was Italy, which had an unemployment rate of over 12 per cent and whose economy was among the worst in Europe.

The usual argument for this parsimony is it’s somehow better to help Canadians than foreigners.

If human life has value, if we believe that every human being has potential, the accident of one’s location of birth shouldn’t be relevant.

Recognizing this, Canada has pledged to spend 0.7 per cent of GDP on foreign assistance.

We are now at less than half that, while our global partners have reached or are close to that goal.

The second usual argument is our weak economy, but despite a deficit of nearly $200 billion, the UK still met their international obligations in 2014.

The Conservatives and their tight-fisted policies are now gone, and it’s time to fulfill your predecessor’s oaths, Mr. Trudeau.

Nathaniel Poole, via email

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Notice of Intention to Amend Pitt Meadows Zoning Bylaw NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND PITT MEADOWS ZONING BYLAW TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC on Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011, the Zoning Bylaw for the City of Pitt Meadows: City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2701, 2015 The purpose of this amendment is to rezone the property located at 18962 119th Avenue, legally described as: Lot 17 Except: Part Subdivided by Plan 78872; Section 1 Block 5 North Range 1 East New Westminster District Plan 17461 From Large Lot Residential (RS) Zone to Small Lot Residential (R-2) Zone (shown bolded and shaded) in order to permit the subdivision of the property into three single family lots.

The relative location of the land to be affected by the proposed bylaw is indicated on the sketch plan below: The application and associated reports may be viewed at the City Hall between January 22nd, 2016 and February 5th, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. Please direct inquiries to the Development Services Department at 604-465-2428.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained herein or by making a written submission (or email) by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 to the attention of the Manager of Corporate Administration.

All submissions will become part of the public record.

Tina Penney Manager of Corporate Administration 604-465-2433 tpenney@pittmeadows.bc.ca NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND PITT MEADOWS ZONING BYLAW TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC on Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011, the Zoning Bylaw for the City of Pitt Meadows: City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2721, 2016 The purpose of this amendment is to rezone the property located at 19140 McMyn Road, legally described as: Lot 3 Section 36, Block 6 North Range 1 East New Westminster District Plan 13846 From Large Lot Residential (RS) Zone to proposed Comprehensive Development Zone M (CD-M) Zone (shown bolded and shaded) in order to permit the construction of a three-storey mixed use development.

The relative location of the land to be affected by the proposed bylaw is indicated on the sketch plan below: The application and associated reports may be viewed at the City Hall between January 22, 2016 and February 2nd, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. Please direct inquiries to the Development Services Department at 604-465-2428.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained herein or by making a written submission (or email) by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 to the attention of Manager of Corporate Administration.

All submissions will become part of the public record.

Tina Penney Manager of Corporate Administration 604-465-2433 tpenney@pittmeadows.bc.ca TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC on Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011, the Zoning Bylaw for the City of Pitt Meadows: City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2722, 2016

HEALTHCARE

Petition efforts continuing The list of names on an ambulance petition continues to grow.

that, perfect. If not, I’m going to get CBC to find me a contact, which will be the most effective.”

As for Saturday’s effort, Kelso said it was great.

“Jason Hewitt, and Phil Van De Keere, as well as my mom ERIC ZIMMER Glenna Kelso helped ezimmer@mrtimes.com gather signatures,” he A Maple Ridge added. man’s efforts to “[We] heard a lot of increase ambulance stories, all heartbreakservices in Maple ing.”

Ridge and Pitt Kelso is planning Meadows continue to collect signatures this weekend. again this Saturday For six hours this at Westgate Centre, past Saturday, 27-yearfirst at the liquor store old Matt Kelso, from 10 a.m. to 2 Rick Moyer/TIMES stood outside the Pitt p.m., and then at the Matt Kelso collected Meadows Save-OnSave-On-Foods from 2 signatures on Saturday Foods collecting sigp.m. onwards. natures on his petition outside the Save-On“It’s horrible that it for an increase in local Foods in Pitt Meadows. takes a citizen to point ambulances. out such an obvious A total of 868 people signed his inconsistency in resource allocation petition, bringing the total number on the medical front,” he said. of signatures so far to more than “I’ve been told by several people 6,000. that I should sit back, that our “I’m going to aim for 10,000 [sig- elected officials have this under natures],” Kelso told The TIMES. control... and I just have nothing I “If we get an ambulance before can say.”

POLICE FILES

Video takedown investigated Incident captured on film by onlooker.

Ridge Meadows RCMP have responded to a video they were made aware of on Monday, that captures an interaction between a Ridge Meadows RCMP officer and what appears to be an intoxicated male driver in Maple Ridge Park.

The video was aired on Global BC news.

“I have viewed the video that was taken by a witness, and it raises questions about how the situation was handled,” said Ridge

Meadows RCMP Supt. David Fleugel, Officer in Charge of the Ridge Meadows RCMP. “I have ordered a Code of Conduct investigation into this incident and the officer involved is being placed on administrative duties pending the results of that investigation.”

In addition, he said, “we will also look at the witness’s allegations that she reported her concerns earlier and what happened to that complaint.”

Fleugel added that as this matter is now being fully investigated, “we are unable to provide further comment at this time.”

CONGRATULATIONS NANCy

The proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw 2505, 2011 is for the purpose of aiding its interpretation and administration.

1. Part 2 Interpretation, Section 2.3 General Definitions, is amended by revising the definition for Agri-Tourism.

2. Part 2 Interpretation, Section 2.3 General Definitions, is amended by revising the definition for Car Wash.

3. Part 2 Interpretation, Section 2.3 General Definitions, is amended by adding definitions for “Micro-Brewery”, “Temporary” and “Seasonal”.

4. Part 5 Specific Use Regulations, Section 5.11 Farm Retail Sales and Winery Lounges is amended by including breweries, distilleries, meaderies and cideries within this section.

5. Part 8, Agricultural, is amended to add licensed brewery, distillery, meadery or cidery lounges as permitted accessory uses within the General Agricultural (A-1), Large Lot Agricultural (A-2), Agricultural and Farm Industrial (A-3) and Agricultural and Golf Course (A-4) zones.

6. Part 10, Section 10.7, Multi-Residential 3 (RM-3) zone is amended by deleting “Apartments” from the list of principal permitted uses and adding “Townhouses”.

7. Part 11, Commercial, is amended to add micro-breweries as a permitted principal use within the Neighbourhood Centre Commercial (C-2), Community Commercial (C-3), and Light Industrial Business Park (I-3) zones.

The Bylaw and associated staff report may be viewed at City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, between January 22, 2016 and February 2nd, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. Please direct inquiries to the Development Services Department at 604-465-2428.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained herein or by making a written submission (or email) by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 to the attention of the Manager of Corporate Administration.

All submissions will become part of the public record.

Tina Penney Manager of Corporate Administration 604-465-2433 tpenney@pittmeadows.bc.ca

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Maple Ridge City councillor Gratitude is being Bob Masse said he’s done the expressed to the woman who math and is unimpressed with Bob Masse came to the aid of a beating the $175-million plan to re-open Maple Ridge victim in Pitt Meadows earliRiverview Hospital. councillor er this month.

Although the new hospital will Twenty-year-old Cole include 160 beds, 143 patients Shannon was attacked outfrom the Burnaby Centre for Mental Health side the Harris Road Subway and Addiction will be relocated to Riverview, during the early morning leaving 17 beds open, he said. hours of Jan. 17.

“It’s quite frustrating,” Masse remarked.

Ridge Meadows RCMP say He, along with council, hopes to meet with BC Housing Minister Rich Coleman soon to discuss homelessness, addiction, and the GOLDEN EARin•thePARADIGM shelter situation community. • ANTHEM • YAMAHA • DENON • PIONEER “We need to keep the conversation alive and not just let it flare up and die down,” he said.

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“The investigation has resulted in the arrests of two individuals who police believe are responsible for the serious assault,” she said. “The victim’s condition has improved, and it now appears his injuries are felt to be non-life threatening.”

However, Winpenny last reported that, “he remains in hospital and it is unknown if there will be any long-lasting injury as a result of the incident.”

The two suspects, arrested last week, were released on conditions and are set to appear in court this week.

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Indications are that the a group of men got into an attackers then walked away. altercation, which quickly Shannon has been told that turned violent. only one person in the resAs far as Cole’s mother Diane can determine, her son taurant came to her son’s aid – a 26-year-old woman and a friend came out who stayed with of Roosters Country Cole until paramedics Cabaret and made their arrived. way over to the nearby “The girl that stayed Subway. with Cole did an aweShannon’s friend was some thing to comapparently outside, tryfort him,” said Helen ing to phone for a cab Cole Martinis, on The TIMES when a group of young Shannon Facebook page. people came up and Victim Police have since got into a fight with arrested two Maple him.

Ridge men, both 20, in Cole supposedly walked relation to the aggravatoutside and was punched. ed assault, said Ridge The blow caused him to fall Meadows RCMP Cpl. Brenda and strike his head.

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The Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society is having its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 7pm in the Preschool room of the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre.

Everyone is welcome. The Public is invited to attend this meeting and to get involved in this wonderful & fantastic community event.

Community consultation in the works.

Albion residents are being invited to a public workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 9 to explore and discuss ideas for a new school in their neighbourhood.

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Underpass discussed Harris Road crossing was a talking point for council last week.

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Is an underpass a feasible option for the railroad tracks at Harris Road?

Technically, yes, said the city’s director of operations and development, Kate Zanon during a presentation last week, but “there’s a lot more moving pieces that council Pitt Meadows Museum & Archives needs to push around the An aerial photo of the Harris Road rail crossing from 1958 gives a board,” said Pitt Meadows snapshot of how long the crossing has been a part of the community.

Mayor John Becker.

“Very shortly after the elecFor many years, she furShe cited other reasons tion, this council began a thered, it was believed that an such as: maintaining pedesconversation with a number overpass was the only option, trian and cycling connections, of principal stakeholders dealbut preliminary technical improved community connecing with transportation issues tivity, reduced trip times, and analysis shows an underpass is affecting the city,” Becker said. improved emergency response also an option.

Yet, because of the nature of times.

The study showed it’s posthose conversations, “nobody Zanon noted that council sible to maintain the four lanes knew what we were doing.” directed a study to deterof travel that currently exist As a result, in 2016, “counmine all options for grade on Harris Road, Zanon noted, cil has decided to move some separation, the feasibility of and that during construction, of these considerations and an underpass, as well as to maintaining two lanes of traffic findings into the determine what during construction is possible. public arena, perimeters would However, both two and four There’s... more need to be conso that we as a lane options would require community can moving pieces sidered, to begin relocation of heritage buildings begin discussing community conjust a little further back from council needs some of the facts sultation. where they currently exist, and and figures and The scope of not to completely new locato push around options.” the study includtions.

Zanon began the board. ed land use planPedestrian connections her presentation ning impacts, would be established at street John Becker listing off some economic challen- level, and an underpass would reasons why disges for the area, return to grade/ tie into the cussions like this and other things road network near 122A Street have been happening. like geotechnical issues. on the south side, and near They included: improved This topic is nothing new, Davison Road on the north. traffic flow along Harris Road, said Zanon, noting that the When it comes to financial maintaining the character possibility of an overpass or impact, “preliminary cost estiand heritage of Harris Road, underpass at the Harris Road mates for the underpass total and maintaining the business crossing has been “technically $22.5 million,” said Zanon. environment of Harris Road. discussed” since the 1970s. > More: mrtimes.com, search ‘rail’

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Pedestrian injured in crash Charges are being considered against 47-year-old driver.

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The scene of the crash.

At about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, a female pedestrian was crossing in the 11400 block of 240th Street, when she was struck by a northbound car.

“The pedestrian received significant injuries, but these

are felt to be non-life threatening,” said Ridge Meadows RCMP Cpl. Brenda Winpenny.

The victim was given immediate roadside first aid by an off-duty officer who came upon the scene.

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The driver also remained on scene, and police entered into an impaired driving investigation, Winpenny said.

Samples of the driver’s breath were obtained, and analysis indicated the driver had twice the legal limit of alcohol in her body.

Now, police will be submitting a report to Crown counsel for consideration of charges against the driver, a 47-year old-Maple Ridge woman.

The pedestrian remains in hospital, and Winpenny said the investigation is continuing.

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and Pitt Meadows? Email it to us as a high-resolution JPEG to editorial@mrtimes.com. Please include a brief description, including everyone’s first and last name. Put “Faces & Places” in the subject line of your email.

Hunt on for Mr. & Mrs. John Doe:

Amateur photographer Mike Baraka was out taking pictures of local mountains on Dec. 30. He was on the Trans Canada Trail, near 132nd Avenue and 210th Street, when he was flagged down by a couple asking him to take their picture with their cellphone. He did, but also offered to take a picture with his camera. He offered to email it to them, but never heard from them again. “Send me an email, and I will send you your photo, mbaraka2@shaw.ca.”

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Jan. 28 Film • Cinema Politica presents the film, Disruption, at Maple Ridge City hall, beginning at 7 p.m. Event is all ages and admission is free.

Piping in the haggis: Members of

the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 in Maple Ridge celebrated Robbie Burns Day with their annual dinner on Jan. 20. Highland dancer Megan Hill (left) and piper Riley Davis (right) look on as Jim Munn offered the traditional address to the haggis.

Jan. 30 Literacy • Pitt Meadows Library marks Family Literacy Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities include storytime with Miss Teenage South Western B.C. Kayla Levins, a presentation by Elspeth Bowers and appearance by Cheeto – Paws 4 Stories reading dog.

Feb. 2 It Won’t Byte • Maple Ridge Library teen advisory group offers an information session on hand-held tech devices, at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre, at 3:30 p.m.

Construction wraps up: Building of a new early learning centre at Meadowridge School, as well as some retrofitting of the existing school

exterior, has been on going since May. The project is wrapping up soon, and appreciative children from the junior kindergarten and kindergarten classes showed their thanks recently by delivering a surprise: they served up coffee and cookies to the construction crew on one of the colder and wetter days of work.

Youth diversion given boost: Ridge Meadows Youth and Justice Advocacy Association recently received a $38,000 boost from the B.C. government.

This group works with youth in conflict with the law and provides a way – outside the court system – for youth to take responsibility for their actions. Vicki Kipps, Ranjit Kingra, MLA Doug Bing, and Deb Paddon were on hand for the presentation, and this money is earmarked specifically for the diversion program.

Cadets lending a hand: Flight corporals Bennett and Binion (above) assisted the 583 Coronation Royal Air Cadet Squadron in raising and recently delivering $140 for the Friends In Need Food Bank.

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Financing example: 2016 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD at 0% per annum equals $163 biweekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $29,666. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0. Finance example includes Delivery and Destination charge of $1,895. Finance example excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ΩPrice adjustments of up to $5,532/$4,000 available on all new 2016 Elantra L Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L Luxury AWD models. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ♦Prices of models shown: 2016 Elantra Sport Appearance Package/2016 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited are $21,794/$42,444. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,695/$1,895. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ▼Fuel consumption for new 2016 Elantra Sport Appearance Package Auto (HWY 6.3L/100KM; City 8.5L/100KM); 2016 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited (HWY 9.7L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ▲Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). †♦ΩOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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Limited model shown♦

IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ

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Promotional interest rates are subject to OAC. Guaranteed approval means / certain condition can apply like down payment or term and or certain vehicle requirements. in-house financing is available with conditions. All prices are plus taxes and fees.

604-467-3401

Maple Ridge

•

Tamarack Lane

FOR IMMEDIATE CREDIT APPROVAL CALL

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MAPLE RIDGE

CALL US TODAY AT 604-467-3401 23213 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge

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®/™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ‡Cash purchase price of $11,995 available on all new 2016 Elantra Sedan L Manual models and includes price adjustments of $5,532. Price includes Delivery and Destination charge of $1,695. Price excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services.

Financing example: 2016 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD at 0% per annum equals $163 biweekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $29,666. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0. Finance example includes Delivery and Destination charge of $1,895. Finance example excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ΩPrice adjustments of up to $5,532/$4,000 available on all new 2016 Elantra L Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L Luxury AWD models. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ♦Prices of models shown: 2016 Elantra Sport Appearance Package/2016 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited are $21,794/$42,444. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,695/$1,895. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ▼Fuel consumption for new 2016 Elantra Sport Appearance Package Auto (HWY 6.3L/100KM; City 8.5L/100KM); 2016 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited (HWY 9.7L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ▲Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). †♦ΩOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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February 2016

Taxation 101 Town Hall Meeting – Feb 4 Have questions about 2016 property taxes? Join us at the Second Annual Pitt Meadows Taxation 101 Workshop! The City is offering this workshop to answer questions you may have about your 2016 tax bill, such as: • How do I decipher my tax notice?

• How is my tax rate decided?

• What does the City spend my money on?

• How does City Council decide on what and how much to spend?

• Who else does the City collect revenue for?

The meeting will be held on February 4 at 7pm at City Hall and will include presentations by Mayor John Becker, City staff and BC Assessment. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Council in Committee Feb 9, 6:00pm

Regular Council Feb 2, 7:00pm Feb 16, 7:00pm

Special Council Meeting Feb 23, 3:30pm

Watch Council Meetings live online!

Visit our website at pittmeadows.bc.ca and click on Council Meeting Videos under the Quick Links sidebar.

Coming Soon – New Online City Services

Parks & Recreation Update

City Wins Canadian Award for Financial Reporting

Pitt Meadows Named One of Best Places to Work in BC

The City is working on implementing new online services for residents!

This property-based system will allow residents to view information about their tax account, schedule inspection and apply for permits, manage business and pet licensing and pay bills all online! The project will roll out in phases over the next 18 months, so watch for updates coming soon.

The City has hired a consultant to review the community’s parks & recreation needs over the next several weeks and a report with recommendations on a parks & recreation model is expected by the end of March. Once the consultant’s recommendations are received and Council decides on the direction, the City will be putting plans into place to build the services for the City’s parks and recreation department.

The City’s 2014 Annual Report was named a winner in the Canadian Awards for Financial Reporting this year. The Award recognizes Canadian local governments for comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure.The annual report is available online at pittmeadows.bc.ca and copies are available at City Hall.

BC Business Magazine recently released a list of 36 cities in BC deemed the Best Places to Work, with Pitt Meadows as #15. The criteria included six economic indicators that they felt reflected the health of a city’s job market, including five-year average household income change, average household income, average household income under 35, five-year population change, unemployment rate, and percentage of households with university degrees. Find more at bcbusiness.ca.

Council This Month 2016 Council Meeting Schedule.

On January 21,members of Council attended the signing of the Katzie First Nation and City of Pitt Meadows Communications Protocol,Water and Sewer Services Agreement, and Fire Protection Services Agreement.These agreements were developed through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Community Infrastructure Partnership Program (CIPP).

Go Green Clearing out old unwanted items for the new year? Find out where to take items for recycling by visiting www. pittmeadows.bc.ca/waste.You can type in specific items and you’ll get a list of places closest to you that will accept them.

Ridge Meadows Recycling in Maple Ridge accepts a wide variety of items; you can check their website at rmrecycling.org or call 604.463.5545. pittmeadows.bc.ca facebook.com/pittmeadows

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Mayor Becker and Chief Susan Miller have been invited to speak at the annual FCM Sustainable Communities Conference in Ottawa about our experiences working with the CIPP program and developing stronger inter-community relations.

Feb 4 – Taxation 101 Town Hall Meeting Got questions about taxes in Pitt Meadows? The meeting will include a presentation by Mayor Becker, City staff, and BC Assessment. 7-8:30pm at City Hall.

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CONTEST

Lonely rock the ACT

The Roy Orbison tribute band, The Lonely, plays at The ACT Jan. 30.

TIMES readers have a chance to win a pair of tickets to a Roy Orbison tribute show in Maple Ridge later this month.

The Lonely, an Orbison tribute band, will at The ACT to share their love of Orbison’s legacy on Saturday, Jan. 30. Led by Mike Demers, the seven-piece band will cover a broad range of his tunes.

• See the online version of this story, and answer the Orbison trivia question to enter the contest.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award.

And the Citizen of the Year Award goes to

Chamber directors announced

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he Chamber of Commerce serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows has announced its executive officers, and Michael Morden – owner of ASC Security – will serve as president for the next two years.

“I am excited by the Top pick responsibility aple and privilege Ridgeto guide a based very capable ERIC ZIMMER business Sofo and highly Kitchens has motivated been awarded “Best Of board of directors,” Houzz” for customer Morden said. satisfaction by Houzz, “Along with our the leading platform dedicated staff, we for home remodelling will work hard to and design. represent you. We all The seven-year-old want what you do: a business friendly com- company, that has a shop in Coquitlam, munity, success and and an office in Maple growth, a strong comRidge, was chosen by mercial and industrial tax base, more retail stores, and quality jobs for our citizens, now and for our future generations.”

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al-Mart may have opened to the public at Haney Place Mall at the beginning of December, but today’s the day they’re celebrating their official grand opening.

David McKinlay is excited to lead the Maple Ridge Wal-Mart Supercentre team as the store manager.

“Wal-Mart supercentres provide access to quality, fresh food, and can enjoy an improved grocery shopping experience and even more convenience,” said McKinlay.

A side note: As of Feb. 9, Wal-Mart Canada will begin charging five cents for their plastic bags.

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The gang from Sofo won another award – the merit award – at the 2015 Fraser Valley Commercial Building Awards. the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodelling and design industry professionals.

“This is actually the third year in a row [we’ve been awarded,]” said Sofo’s Monika Soos.

The awards are based on reviews

of the company and “customer satisfaction,” Soos explained.

“It’s all high-end stuff.”

According to their website, Sofo “takes pride in running our company based primarily on the strength of referrals and repeat business from our amazing clients, contractors, architects and designers.”

Well done guys! > More: mrtimes.com

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A local jock is bound for the big league in Toronto.

List unveiled The BC Winter Games are less than a month away (Feb. 25 to 28) in Penticton, and there will be a distinct Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows presence: Mikaela Francis Diane Hubbard Jesse Hubbard

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This was a big weekend for Maple Ridge native and Pitt Meadows Secondary school alumnus athlete Malcolm Williams.

The 22-year-old, 6’3” 221-pound receiver signed with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts.

“It hasn’t even really sunk in yet, that I’m playing pro football,” Williams told The TIMES. “I know once I actually get out there and see the facilities and start training it’s really going to hit TIMES files me.”

Williams is currently Malcolm Williams, (in blue jersey) who played three seasons with Langley’s Rams, is now preparing for the CFL’s Argonauts. attending the University of Manitoba, playing with rebounds in just over this year, because of eligi- weekend’s signing is a Williams hauled in 38 the Bisons, and will finish passes for 580 yards, 20 minutes of action per bility rules,” he explained. culmination of a longout the school year in game. time love he’s held for “When I was sitting out to go along with seven April before But the classroom touchdowns. this year, there were num- the sport since the age of making aspect of the experience seven.

And it was erous scouts coming to It hasn’t even his way to proved challenging.

And it almost didn’t check out our top talent.” here where Toronto.

“I guess you could say I happen.

During one of these CFL Scouts really sunk in Prior to wasn’t really ready for the Upon graduating from scout visits, “I was talking first startyet, that I’m this, he workload, and school and Pitt Meadows Secondary, to the Toronto Argonauts ed to take played all that,” he elaborated. scout, and he told me that Williams attended UBC, notice. playing pro three And, after his year at where, as a member of he had first seen me play In fact, football. seasons UBC, “I ended up going the Thunderbirds, he in Langley.” he has his with the to Langara college, and played basketball, his That, combined with time with Malcolm Williams Canadian that’s when I ended up other sport of choice. seeing Williams in action the Rams Football switching to football.”

Playing the guard pospractising with the Bisons, to thank for League’s (CFL’s) Langley A decision that as it meant a signing opportun- ition on the Thunderbirds his opportunity with the Rams. turns out, worked in his team, Williams averity was at hand.

Argonauts.

In 2014 with the Rams, favour. aged 7.7 points and 2.3 For Williams, this past “I actually had to sit out

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> SPORTS EXTRAS

Stein nominated

The Maple Ridge Secondary wrestling team brought home the bronze this past weekend, after competing at the B.C Age Class wrestling tournament in Richmond.

Results included a number of top individual finishes as well. Team members are back in action today, at the Terry Fox Invitational.

Fishing enthusiast Jeff Weltz continues his series on the history of flyfishing in North America, with the story of westward wanderers in the 1920s.

Maple Ridge swimmer Nathan Stein has been nominated for an Athlete of the Year award, from Sport B.C. The 24 year old was nominated in the Athletes with a Disability category. The awards ceremony and gala dinner is scheduled to take place in Vancouver on March 10.

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Game brings community together Cops, firefighters, and the Katzie First Nation played each other for fun.

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Winless: It was a tough

weekend for the senior girls basketball team at Pitt Meadows Secondary. The Marauders played host to an annual tournament, but were unable to churn out a win.

Organizers of a friendly hockey game this past Saturday to help bring together – and build partnerships between – the Katzie First Nation, the RCMP, and Pitt Meadows firefighters were “flabbergasted” with the turnout, and the success of the event.

But the idea for the game goes back a little further and grew out of weekly, Saturday night youth hockey games already taking place.

“The group was actually started actually by my co-worker Victor Florence,” explained Katzie youth support worker Tia Longstaffe.

“We had brainstormed into what could we do for the youth to help build self-esteem within the youth of Katzie and to keep them busy on a Saturday night.”

And attendance at the games has “grown every week.”

Throughout the year, RCMP will regularly meet

Ball hockey was the name of the game on Saturday, as local police, firefighters, and Katzie First Nations indulged in a friendly match this past Saturday night.

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with Katzie members, and sometimes with the Pitt Meadows fire department, explained Cpl. Tony Vanags of the community policing office.

“A lot of it is working together with the youth, to try and build a relationship there,” he said.

Over the past couple of years, Vanags has been involved with the Pulling Together canoe journey, “which has helped me get

to know a number of the youth,” he said.

Saturday’s event “was a great chance to work with all the kids and all the Katzie in such a positive environment,” he added.

At the end of it, all those who participated sat down together and shared a meal.

“I cooked all day because I wanted to make sure everyone was nicely fed,” said Longstaffe.

In addition to the weekly

youth games, a second full community game is already being planned for June.

“A rematch,” Longstaffe said. “Since we lost, Victor and myself do have to take a nice swim in Pitt Lake.”

But it’s all part of the fun.

“It was a really good turnout, and it was nice to see the community come out and support the youth,” she added. > More: mrtimes.com, search ‘Katzie

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BC’s largest, most reputable demo company is hiring Contract Demonstrators for 6 - 10 days a month in local grocery stores.

Who are you: • A reliable, mature adult • Man/woman, senior/retiree • A go-getter who loves people • Can work on your own • Enjoy simple cooking When do we need you: • Fri./Sat. &/or Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (available all 3 days) What do you need: • English reading & writing • Stand unaided 6-7 hr/day • Car is a must to carry supplies • Well groomed & bondable • Carry table & supplies • Food Safe to be obtained Training: • North Burnaby Pay: • $11.50/hr. per hour to start

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GREENHOUSE WORKERS

Tire Technician

Top Gun Tire Inc. mobile tire service is currently hiring for full time position. Repairing, balancing & changing tires. Must be physically ďŹ t & have excellent customer service skills. Position requires valid drivers licence & current copy of drivers abstract. Experience preferred, but willing to train.

Competitive Wage Based On Experience

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ON CALL

24 HOURS PER DAY Reno¡s and Repairs

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604.591.2499 Reasonable Rates

Salary of up to $100K for the right individual, plus 10% commission, beneďŹ ts, car and expenses.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

To Apply Please Contact Chris:778-222-8473 Between 7 am - 7 pm

Quality comes ďŹ rst. Come join an award winning custom home builder. G Wilson Construction is currently hiring for long term positions for projects in Vancouver & West Vancouver. • Senior Project Managers • Project Managers • Project Coordinators • Journeyman Carpenters • 3rd & 4th Year Apprentices • Labourers • OFA 2 Attendants Experience in high-end custom homes preferred.

Competitive Wages & BeneďŹ ts

To Apply Please E-mail Resume To blair.gwilson@telus.net Or Fax: 604-873-0919

WAREHOUSE WORKER

Metrie has a F/T opportunity avail. for Graveyard or Afternoon shifts, 40hrs./wk with our growing company. Experience is an asset.

Must be career driven to join our dynamic team!

SALES

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

Full-Time seasonal labourers wanted for job duties that include but are not limited to: planting, pruning, harvesting, grading, packing, receiving, shipping and general greenhouse cleanup and setup for ower and pepper farm.

Start date: April 2016. $11.75/hour. No exp. Required.

Must speak and understand English and have completed grade 12.

Hollandia Greenhouses Ltd. 19393 Richardson Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 1Z1 Apply via email: kim-hollandia@hotmail.com

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Required for Western Canadian lubricants co. to call on mining, railroads, concrete & cement.

High travel.

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Opportunity available for career advancement!

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• Roofing • Siding • Doors • Windows • Patios • Rot Repair • Soffit Siding • Great Rates • Quality Pays • Waterproofing Experts

Wanted Heavy Industrial Sales Representative

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Keep your toddler safe in the car.

HELP WANTED

Competitive Wages & BeneďŹ ts!

Fax resume: 604-888-5242 E-mail: Marcello.Fortuna @metrie.com

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Competition closes: February 10, 2016

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Experience in moulding, millwork, doors and interior finishing detail an asset. F/T - Monday-Friday.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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CHAMPION SERVICES

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• Gutter Cleaning• Roof Blowing• Moss Control 30 Years experience For Prompt Service Call

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Fabricator / Welder The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

The LCG has a well established in-house fabrication department that is responsible for manufacturing a large amount of concrete mould equipment, machine components and other related products which are used in the daily production of quality precast concrete products.

Abilities; • Use excellent interpersonal communication skills to work closely and cooperatively with Vice-President of Manufacturing, Senior/Production Coordinators, and other welders • Prioritize project requirements, multi task, while staying focused on the project on hand. • Work from blue prints, CAD drawings, and concept drawings. • Accuracy and attention to detail in both work and appearance. • Strong practical welding skills and proven ability to fabricate structural form work or related items.

Requirements: • Minimum 3-5 years practical work / welding exp. preferably in a manufacturing setting • Min. “Câ€? level welding training, Red seal Fabricator / Fitter preferred • Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • Project portfolio and pictures

OUR COMPANY OFFERS:

1.) Attractive salary and beneďŹ ts including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, etc.

2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group.

3.) Future personal growth and development program.

Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com

Window Cleaning

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www.habitat.ca

778-903-0942

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN

$29 Service call. Lic #89402 Fast same day service.

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We love small jobs.

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

GREENWORX REDEVELOPMENT Drain Tiles • Sewer • Water Video Inspection • Jack Hammering • Hand Excavating • Concrete Cutting • Gutters & Down Pipes Excavator Available

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Mainland Tank Service

FLOORING

Century

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604-861-5588

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WINDOWS & GUTTERS

LAWYER

GUTTER & ROOF

Denied Long-Term Disability Benefits or other Insurance?

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SIMON 604.230.0627

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Langley, BC

Prompt & Reliable FREE Estimates

WCB/Liability Insurance

TRAINING

778-588-7049

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EXCAVATOR or BACKHOE

Be employable in as little as 4-6 weeks!

604-546-7600

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778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8182 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10 years

PAINT SPECIAL 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra)

For Prompt Service Call

604-230-0627

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3 rooms for $299

30 Years Experience

604-376-7224 6 04 376 7224

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PAINTING

Champion Services • Gutter Cleaning • Roof Blowing • Moss Control

6taininJ ,nstallation Free Estimates

JUNK REMOVAL

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NO PAYMENT until the job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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9900 reg. $199.00

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Condo’s add $20.00 Stairs up to 15 $4900 AS SEEN ON YOU TUBE CARPET CLEANING KING

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 563

REAL ESTATE

MISC. WANTED

636

MORTGAGES

Have Unwanted Firearms?

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession?

Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

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Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973.

We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10 years

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls.

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

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RENTALS 748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

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Stop Bullies in their Tracks!

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604-716-8345

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

MAPLE FALLS Recreation property for sale 1 hour from Maple Ridge 604-465-2129

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

New SRI Manufactured Homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. Park Spaces Available Repossessions 1974 - 2010

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Trades • Financing • Permits

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MOVING & STORAGE

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