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CLIFF AVENUE

Business owner ‘angry’ about tent city

A couple that owns a pool and spa company say the growing homeless camp is crippling their business. TROY LANDREVILLE tlandreville@mrtimes.com

Joanne Pinkney and Ben Testini may be in their 70s, but they’re not about to let a homeless encampment run them and their business off of Cliff Avenue. For more than two months, close to 100 homeless people have resided in a makeshift tent city along Cliff Avenue, just south of Lougheed Highway and near Maple Ridge’s downtown core. The camp is situated right next to Maple Ridge Pool and Spa Center, a business at 22191 Cliff Ave., that’s owned and operated by Testini, 77, and Pinkney, 73. Instead of walking away from their business – that has seen a more than 50 per cent drop in sales since 2004 – they are holding firm, and hosting a customer appreciation sale July 15 to 19. Pinkney blames the drop in business on the crime and homelessness in the neighbourhood behind the Salvation Army Caring Place building. The couple bought the property on Cliff Avenue in 1993 and the building in which their business is located was built in ’96. They opened Catalina Pool & Spa (its original incarnation) the next year, then sold the business in the fall of 2003. Around that time, the business was generating roughly $1.2 million per year in revenue, including $650,000 from in-store sales, Pinkney estimated. According to Pinkney, when the “tenant absconded, leaving us with months of uncollected rent,” she and Testini re-opened the pool and spa business that they established in the mid-1990s and sold to the previous tenant, and their struggles continue to today.

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A homeless encampment is located right outside the door of Joanne Pinkney’s pool and spa business on Cliff Avenue. Troy Landreville TIMES

“I figure that we’re down about 50 per cent of what we should be,” she added. Pinkney said she and Testini have little choice but to forge on. “We have to,” Pinkney said. “We own the building, we need a mortgage, so we have to work. We’re working seven days a week… and we’ve got one employee besides ourselves to try and make things go.” The issue of homelessness near the Caring Place is nothing new to Testini and Pinkney. In an April 22 letter addressed to Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read, Pinkney wrote “for 13 years now, we have been writing letter after letter and making phone calls one after another making pleas to the mayor’s office to do something to stop the deterioration of our neighbourhood, which began with the construction of the

Salvation Army’s Caring Place.” In the letter, Pinkney wrote that if you peer into the tents, “you might get a glimpse of the prostitution. And you might have front row seats to the daily fights and profanity.” The couple is unable to escape the cacophony of sound often associated with the camp, because they live above their business. “We live upstairs,” Pinkney told the TIMES during an interview at the store. “Not only do we get the whammy here, we’ve got it upstairs too. Some nights it’s pretty wicked.” They have witnessed fights, verbal as well as physical, as well as open alcohol and drug use. “I seen a drug deal, no two ways about it,” Pinkney said, feeling “the bylaws and police turn a blind eye to what’s going on outside.”

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She keeps the door facing Cliff Avenue locked at all times. So how does Pinkney see this ending? “I don’t know, maybe a lawsuit because I feel that my rights and freedoms have been breached,” she said. “I feel that there’s double standards. They [the local homeless] can do whatever they please, here, without any interruptions.” The situation is taking a toll on Testini’s health. He’s suffering from severe stress and often has trouble sleeping. “I’m telling you, I’m angry, very angry over the whole situation,” Pinkney said. The couple are part of a growing number of residents putting pressure on the City of Maple Ridge and provincial government to take action.

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Ducks readying for big swim Sunday’s annual Rotary fundraiser is a full community effort. ERIC ZIMMER ezimmer@mrtimes.com

Before thousands of rubber ducks can make their way down the Alouette River at Maple Ridge Park during the annual Rotary Duck Race, a host of volunteers and members from both local Rotary Clubs, work diligently behind the scenes to ensure everything is in order for the ducks to take the plunge. One of these people is Irena Shantz, wife of Papa Duck Bob Shantz. “It’s all for the good of the community,” Irena said. “That’s what keeps us doing it.” She’s quick to point out though, it’s much more than her and Bob making it happen. “It takes a lot of people to put this together, and this year we’ve had more people come forward and help, which has been great.” Event planning starts before Christmas, she noted. “Planning for the Duck Race begins in late November,” Irena said. “It starts with securing a grand prize from our friend Ian Speckman at

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Thousands of rubber ducks will take to the waters of the Alouette River this Sunday during the annual Rotary Duck Race. Maple Ridge Chrysler.” Actual race day planning begins between March and April with the obtaining of a partner sponsor. “This year, Manulife is our entertainment sponsor,” she said. “There’s just so much work that goes into this event. I can’t even begin to tell you all the work that goes into making it all happen; it’s a big production.” Other pre-planning includes reserving the park – which happens in March – and lining up the day’s food options and entertainment in April. This year, she added, there will be more happening at the park than in previous years, throughout the course of this

year’s race day. In previous years, “we’ve kind of catered to the younger kids,” she explained. “This year we’re catering more to all age groups. It’s going to be a great day down at the park.” The day’s events kick off at 11 a.m. and run until 5 p.m., with the actual duck race scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. “Norden the Magician is going to perform right after the race, and we’ve got entertainment all day; live bands and solo performers.” Tickets are still available, and for more on the day’s events or for ticket information, visit: www.rotaryduckrace.ca.

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Four-year-old Chloe Wright of Maple Ridge played with her grandfather Glenn while waiting for The LEGO Movie to start during the inaugural Movie in the Park on July 8.

youngsters who came out with their parents to the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association’s first-ever movie night in Memorial Peace Park fell asleep once the film began. Brody’s family was the lucky winner of The TIMES Picnic in the Park ROXANNE HOOPER contest, which meant they rhooper@mrtimes.com received VIP seating for Nine-year-old Brody the show – complete with Maguire has seen The a picnic blanket, cooler LEGO Movie 17 times. It’s and cold beverages, chairs fair to say it’s one of his for the adults, as well favourite shows “of all as a full meal and some times.” snacks. But, he hasn’t always The Movie in the Park seen it through to the night and adjoining night end – in particular at any market on July 8 was the outdoor venue. first of two such events Maybe it has something planned this summer by to do with all the the DMRBIA, and fresh air. But sleep More online organizer Michelle always seems to Zazulak was elated win out. with the results. Nevertheless, he “The event tried his best to was an absolute stay awake during success. This being a the inaugural Movie in first-time event, we really the Night festivities in his couldn’t be happier with new hometown of Maple how it went,” she said, Ridge last week. estimating at least 750 But, as the sun set and people attended. the movie started, Brody’s On July 29, the market eyelids grew heavier. will once again run from 6 And, about an hour into to 9 p.m., with the feature the show, he lost that film – Shrek – to begin battle. shortly after 9. He was in good com> Read more at mrtimes.com, search ‘Brody’ pany, though. Many

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Dear Editor, Thank you again for the wonderful night out. We just moved [here three months ago] and are finally starting to feel more settled in. So we entered this [TIMES’ Picnic in the Park] contest for a nice family night out of the house. We attempted an outdoor movie downtown last summer. However, it was so packed, even though we got there early – and because you had to be there so early – Brody fell asleep as soon as the movie began. We figured this was a much more pleasant way to attempt an outdoor show. People did give us some strange looks about the caution tape [which roped off their VIP seating area – part of the prize]. I think they must have thought we did that ourselves, haha! Dinner from Hunger Management was delicious! Garett [Cooper, her boyfriend] had the prawn sandwich, Brody [Maguire, her son] stuck with his

Housing key for homeless Dear Editor, Bob D’Eith gives the typical NDP solution for homeless – governments need to just tax more and give more. [Tent city a result of cuts, July 9, TIMES]. The problem keeps coming back to one thing: lack of affordable housing. The City needs to look at ways affordable housing can be built. Dan Banov, Maple Ridge

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Dear Editor, Bob D’Eith is missing the NDP in the triumvirate of parties he listed as responsible for the homeless situation. NDP leader Tom Mulcair recently announced a plan to “build stronger cities and communities.” Given the party’s past track record, is this in their budget? Cherryl Katnich, Maple Ridge

Jessica Maguire, her boyfriend Garett Cooper, and her nine-year-old son Brody sat in a cordoned off area at Memorial Peace Park, their space complete with chairs, a picnic blanket, a cooler with cold beverages, and popcorn, as well as a full meal for each provided by Hunger Management food truck. They won The TIMES Picnic in the Park contest.

typical chicken fingers and chips, and I had the chicken and onion sandwich. All of us had satisfied stomachs and are look-

ing forward to finding him at a market soon. The entertainment was great as well! Good music! The market was

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last week, municipal and provincial officials were told that kids in and around Cliff avenue’s tent city struggle to sleep at night, as area residents applied pressure to the issue dealt with. readers reacted... “Poor children they didn’t ask to live on the street. We must do something for this poor children.” – Amm le “Ok, here’s the solution: the mayor and social workers get together and either A. Find subsidized apartments, or B. Build another apartment and then do this – offer free housing if they agree to a drug test, as well as they offer eight hours [of work] a day for a total of 40 a week for free housing… If they do not want to offer time to clean, maintain, or other jobs available within Maple Ridge then they should move onto another town.” – Diabetic Dabber “Our great Mayor Nicole Read told the public that the camp was to be dispersed last month, an… as far as I can tell, it has tripled in size in the last month.” – Jenny Dumont “Loving that our mayor is actually out in the street doing.” – Wolf Bar “For those saying to simply ‘evict’ the homeless people, give them an actual place to go and the problem will be solved – as the article stated that in the past this has been done. By evicting the homeless we are not solving the problem of homelessness we are just moving it to another area.” – Kayla Levins “Lol. How do you think they got here? That’s exactly what Van[couver] did during the Olympics. Packed them up and shipped them this way… are we just going to keep moving them around to be someone else’s issue?” – Luke Dickenson “There is an easy way to solve this. Set up tent city in front of MLA’s homes and the premier’s home. Why punish innocent, working people?” – Derek Frigon “Eviction date in advance and act on it accordingly… this has to end.” – Barb Alexander

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small, but Brody got a new toy out of it from a new comic store that is open, and I bought a couple beautiful necklaces from one of the vendors. We lasted until about 10:30 p.m., when Brody was falling asleep. His friend and his mom joined us, as well. However, they were able to make it through the whole movie. Once again, thank you so much! It was a treat, to not have to rush to find a spot after work and be totally taken care of! Jessica Maguire, Maple Ridge

Others care Dear Editor, Letter writer [and federal NDP candidate in this riding] Bob D’Eith appears to believe that the Cliff Avenue tent city, and homelessness in general, are problems that can be solved by governments just spending more taxpayers’ money [Tent city a result of cuts, July 9 Letter, TIMES]. That, of course, is the NDP solution to many complex problems. Although it is generally recognized that housing is a provincial government responsibility, Mr. D’Eith appears to be unaware of the significant role that the federal government has played, and continues to play, in affordable housing. Frankly, I’m tired of the NDP’s hackneyed attempts to perpetuate the myth that they’re the only party that cares about people. It’s just not true. Randy Kamp, Local MP

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The Winter’s Tale is a classic Shakespearean tale of love, loss, and redemption. It holds all the elements to capture an audience’s attention, including a really fierce looking bear puppet, according to actor Linda MacLean. MacLean, a Pitt Meadows resident, has been part of the Emerald Pig Theatrical Society for about six years and took on her biggest challenge this year– that of being co-producer of the Shakepearean play, as well as playing a pivotal role in it. She plays Paulina, a strong woman willing to stand up to the king, able to withstand losing her husband to a bear, and a carrier of unshakable faith. “It’s probably the most interesting female character in Shakespeare,” MacLean said. “She has a voice that’s strong enough to confront the king. It’s a pretty meaty character.” While MacLean embraced her character, she also, by a strange turn, made (with

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Antigonus, played by David Secunda, has a bear of a time in The Winter’s Tale, which opens tonight, July 16, and runs to Saturday, July 23 in Pitt Meadows at Spirit Square. the aid of stage manager Jen Challenger) the bear puppet responsible for eating her on-stage husband. “He does look a little scary even though he’s a big puppet,” she said. “We have no business having a bear that looks like that because we had no idea what we were doing. We had so much fun on just that one aspect.”

Much of the play’s success will come from others like Linda who have jumped in and taken things on to make it all come together, said director Cathie Young. “It’s been great working with the whole cast,” Young added. “It’s a huge commitment by all these people to make this happen.” One of Young’s favourite plays, The

Winter’s Tale, moves from tragedy into comedy, and family. “With a magical ending. We’ve pitched it as a fairy tale for a summer’s eve,” she said. Kids are in the show in addition to the adult thespians, taking on roles as musicians and castle guards. “There is always the involvement of everyone who comes out,” said Young. “There is this big myth that Shakespeare is difficult.” “We also have a deaf actor,” she added. “It’s beautiful actually to watch the language in sign.” Young describes her job as a privilege. “The Winter’s Tale is one of my favourites, it’s kind of a family show in a way, it’s all about family,” she said. With the show opening tonight (July 16) in Pitt Meadows at Spirit Square, everyone involved is focused on bringing it together. “The show does go on, no matter what,” said MacLean. “No matter how you feel the week before, it all comes together.” The show runs July 16 to 18 at Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows and July 23 to 25 on the bandstand in Maple Ridge’s Memorial Peace Park. All shows start at 8 p.m. with pre-show entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. Organizers suggest audience members bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on, as well as a donation to the Friends in Need Food Bank.

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GORING, Derek Edwin

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

ANDERSON, Paul

Age: 30 Wanted in connection with File #2014-25940 Wanted for fraud.

DEAN, Tamie Jo

Age: 37 Wanted in connection with File #2014-11247 Wanted for fraud.

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Bracelets aid domestic abuse fight

Cythera Transition House benefits from the sale of Rakhi. RONDA PAYNE editorial@mrtimes.com

Working together with the City of Surrey, the City of Maple Ridge is participating in a campaign to help stop domestic abuse. Rakhi bracelets have a longstanding tradition in India. Sisters tie bracelets on brothers’ wrists symbolizing love and respect. Staff with the City of Maple Ridge embraced the program, which has run in Surrey for more than five years to bring aware-

ness to domestic violence. Bracelets purchased from Surrey are on sale until Friday for $5, with $4 from each going to the programs and services of Cythera Transition House Society. According to Roberta O’Brien, Cythera’s new coordinator of violence against women in relationships, the response has been positive for the program. “I put it out through the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network,” she said. “Four or five agencies said they would sell them internally.” O’Brien also contacted the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and, “four businesses jumped on it right away.” One of those businesses is

Crazy About Clothes on 228th Street. O’Brien noted the purple bracelets are hand made by women in India as a way to help improve their financial conditions. “Traditionally the bracelets were quite big and bulky... not practical,” noted O’Brien. “These are beautiful and much smaller.” The size is beneficial as the Rakhi concept is that the bracelet is worn until it falls off. Brothers wear the bracelet to indicate that they stand with their sisters against domestic violence. This tradition continues even after a woman is married. O’Brien would love to see people around Maple Ridge wearing the bracelets as a show of support.

Ronda Payne/TIMES

Cythera’s Roberta O’Brien showed off Rakhi bracelets selling in Crazy About Clothes.

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Picnic promotes faith discussions A local committee invites the community to share thoughts and ideas about religious beliefs. RONDA PAYNE editorial@mrtimes.com

Formed close to two years ago, the Building Interfaith Bridges steering committee is hosting a picnic to invite others in the community to get to know the committee, what it does, and discuss various religions. Ahmed A. Yousef, in We’re charge of public affairs for the committee, noted it’s inviting the first summer picnic the people to group has held. “We are a committee of bring out individuals, representing ideas and different faiths from here in Maple Ridge,” he said. thoughts… The picnic is a potluck, so ahmed Yousef those attending are asked to bring a food dish to share, a plate and utensils, and most importantly a chair. The event is at noon on Saturday,w July 18 at Haney Nokai Park at 222nd Street and Brown Avenue, just north of Dewdney Trunk Road. “We’re inviting people to bring out ideas and thoughts,” Yousef said. “And introduce ourselves to the community.” Throughout the year, the committee organizes events to promote the discussion of different religious points of view. This includes talks held at the Maple Ridge library. “This year, we’re doing something different,” he noted. “We’re having each faith being showcased or presented, then opening up to the audience for questions.” The first talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sept. 30. “We’re doing them every two weeks,” Yousef added.

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On Cooking

sharing sure fire sauces

CHEF DEZ

One of the absolute joys of cooking for Chef Dez is creating and playing around with different flavours and ingredients to bring a dish together. So this week, he’s sharing a couple of his favourite homemade barbecue sauces. See more at:

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Here are some safe driving tips for when you are heading out on the road this summer: Impaired driving Impaired driving is one of the leading causes of death in Canada. In fact, the greatest numbers of alcohol-related crashes occur during the summer months (June, July, August.) And approximately one in three collisions involve alcohol and one in ten drivers after 10pm have consumed alcohol. Driving Fatigue Canadians often travel tremendous distance when they go on vacations.This creates a temptation to keep driving for extended periods even when tired. Fatigue is a form of impairment, so don’t give into the temptation to push on. If you feel fatigued, have a good sleep before you take the wheel. It might be better to delay your trip until the morning when you feel fresh and energized. Rest stops are important. Car Mechanical Safety It is a good idea to check your vehicle’s fluid levels, tire inflation and lights when you stop at a service station for gas.A few minutes of checking can save you hours of costly repairs down the road. Have a safe and happy summer! (From “Summer Safe Driving Tips,” http://bc.cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca)

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Samantha Greffard and her two-year-old daughter Leah were on hand to win $10,000 Tuesday evening at Maple Ridge Hyundai.

Winner cashes in

fter seven years of marriage, Surrey’s Samantha Greffard is going on a honeymoon, thanks to a Maple Ridge auto dealer. Greffard and her two-year-old daughter Leah were among a few dozen people on hand Tuesday evening at the Maple Ridge Hyundai car lot in Albion for the dealer’s annual giveaway. While numerous prizes were given out, Greffard walked away as the big winner. Her recent purchase of a car at Maple Ridge Hyundai, entered her and more than 50 others into Tuesday’s draw for the grand prize of $10,000. Asked what she’d do with her windfall, Greffard said she’s

going on “long overdue” honeymoon.

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Lori is our June Winner of a $100 Gift Certificate to Canadian Tire.

One of Maple Ridge’s key eastwest arterial routes is in the process of receiving a major upgrade Abernethy Way/ 128th Street is transforming from a two-lane road to four lanes. In May, City council awarded the contract to King Hoe Excavating Ltd. to begin construction of the fourlane expansion of 128th Avenue Nicole Read from 210th to Mayor 216th Street This $8.2 million project is the first phase of a project that will see 128th Avenue and Abernethy Way expanded to four lanes, with storm water systems, streetlights, and turn lanes to allow better north south access. The project includes a separated multi-use path. Phased over a number of years, this project “will create better connections for all modes of travel,” Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read said.

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are being overlooked and there is a wait list of other cats still to come into the shelter. “It’s hard to rotate [adult cats] between shelters because we all have the same issue,” Stack said. With 50 per cent off the adoption fee, Stack hopes people will be more likely to consider an adult cat over a kitten. The goal in Maple Ridge for the adult cat adoption event, presented by Hill’s Science Diet as part of its Food, Shelter, and Love partnership program with BC SPCA, is to find homes for all 18 adult cats currently at the shelter, including Booger and Sunny. Hill’s is the main provider of food for the shelter animals and the company also gives sample packs of food to go home with adopters for their new best friend. Stack noted keeping animals on the same food after they leave the shelter helps limit any concerns with stomach upset due to the stress of a new environment. It’s one less thing that changes and keeps gastrointestinal issues to a minimum. For anyone considering adopting the “purrfect” new companion, the event starting tomorrow (July 17) at B.C.’s SPCA branches is the ideal opportunity to make a match.

All of the cats looking for love have been spayed or neutered and vet-checked to ensure they are ready for their new home. Adult cats also tend to be calmer than their kitten counterparts and the fact that they are litter box trained is a plus for most adopters. Not to mention the fact that RONDA PAYNE the love adult cats give is just editorial@mrtimes.com as good as that of a kitten. “We are hoping to find some It’s kitten season and that amazing homes for some very means the Maple Ridge SPCA is filled with felines looking for special cats,” Stack noted. Two of the adult cats in the love. shelter are Booger and Sunny. Jenn Stack, local shelter Both are nine years old, short manager, noted there are curhaired, and black. rently 18 adult cats waiting for “Black cats stay here three their “furever” homes. time longer than Adoptions any other cats,” of these more said Stack. mature cats are ... the adult “They are a bit half price from July 17 to 27. cats don’t get as shy, but if you just give them a “We’re doing much attention. little bit of time, the event they warm up, because it’s kitJenn Stack they purr, and ten season right will give head now and a lot butts and want cheek rubs.” of people, when they come in, Both Booger and Sonny have see the cute kittens and the been at the Maple Ridge sheladult cats don’t get as much ter at 10235 Jackson Rd. for attention,” Stack said. No matter what kind of adult 30 days. This is problematic because of the volume of kitcat people have in mind, BC tens coming in. SPCA shelters have all shapes, Kittens are being adopted, sizes, and colours available. “Anything over the age of six but as Stack noted, they are coming in just as fast, if not months is considered an adult, so these cats have a lot of life.” faster. It’s the adult cats that

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Last weekend, Ridge Meadows Burrards teams proved they are the Alpha dogs of B.C. girls lacrosse. The Burrards were involved in three of four gold medal games to cap the 2014 Minor Box Lacrosse Provincial Championships in Port Coquitlam. From those games, the Ridge Meadows association now boasts B.C. champions in both peewee and midget divisions. In an all-local midget MORE final, Ridge Meadows • See more #1 (coached lacrosse by Chris coverage, Gill) clipped page A24 Ridge Meadows #2 (led by bench boss Jason McDole) by a 3-2 count to claim gold. Ridge Meadows #1 scored with just over a minute remaining to win. “I thought it was an unbelievable showing by both teams,” Gill said. “The fact we were able to dominate... shows how much talent the girls have.” McDole’s midget Burrards’ only losses came at the hands of Gill’s team. >More: www.mrtimes.com

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Maple Ridge native Larissa Franklin was part of Team Canada, which participated in the Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship at Softball City in Surrey this past weekend. Team Canada posted a solid showing, winning a number of games, but in the end, it was Team Japan that walked away tournament champions in the final game on Monday evening.

Team Canada player and Maple Ridge native Larissa Franklin made a high-flying attempt for home during a game against Japan.

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Quantum’s Booth reflects on 25 years A Ridge business owner hands over the reins, and moves forward with a prestigious award. ERIC ZIMMER ezimmer@mrtimes.com

She sold her business after 25 years at the helm this year, and last month, June Booth, former owner of Quantum Gymnastics in Maple Ridge, received a lifetime achievement award by Gymnastics Canada. “I was very honoured to receive this,” she said. For Booth, the award is much

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June Booth was given a lifetime achievement award. more than just a flashy piece of hardware. It’s recognition of her contributions to the gymnastics commun-

ity and the sport itself. And though gymnastics has been a life-long adventure for Booth, her tenure as owner of Quantum was first set in motion back in the mid-’80s. “We had actually come to Maple Ridge during Expo ‘86,” she explained. “We liked the community, the size of it, and there was no gymnastics program here at the time. It just seemed like an ideal location, in an area we wanted to live in.” The family made the move from Alberta, where Booth had been working as a coach, and where her children were already very active in the sport – including her son who was competing nationally and “doing quite well.” There were challenges to be sure, when it came to getting the

business off the ground. “It actually took me about a year-and-a-half to get zoning permission, and things like that, but we eventually got it open in the industrial park,” she recalled. Now, a quarter-century later, the business continues to thrive. ‘We’ve had kids compete nationally, and internationally over the years, and we average about 1,300 to 1,400 kids a year who are members.” Running a successful business such as Quantum has been “very rewarding,” Booth said. “To see the number of young coaches coming through – as well as the number of competitive athletes and ex-coaches from Quantum that are still involved in the sport is just amazing.” continued on page A24…

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Two throwers from the Maple Ridge Dynamo Throws Club have posted some top results. Natasha Akbarizadeh won the national title last weekend, and heads to Pan Am Juniors with team Canada. Akbarizadeh and Kaila Butler were both named to the BC U-21 Western Canada Games team too.

Pitt Meadows resident Lou Gruzelier will be racing his Toyota Supra this weekend at the Sports Car Club of B.C. charity auto race, Race For The House, in support of Ronald McDonald House The event takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Mission Raceway Park, located at 32670 Dyke Rd.

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and Pitt Meadows. Thirty peewee from around B.C. competed for provincial box lacrosse supremacy in the A1, A2, B and C divisions. In the A1 division, the host Burrards won the B.C. title by beating the Coquitlam Adanacs 7-4 in the gold medal match. The A2 title also went to a TROY LANDREVILLE Ridge Meadows team, as the tlandreville@mrtimes.com Burrards rolled to a 15-7 win over the Mission Sasquatch in It was a golden weekend for the provincial gold medal the host Ridge Meadows Burrards at the B.C. More online game. The Saanich Tigers outLacrosse Association paced Oceanside 8-1 for (BCLA) Box Lacrosse peepeewee B gold while in wee championships. the C final, the Kamloops Presented by Subway, Rattlers doubled the Campbell the tournament kicked off last Wednesday, July 8, and ran until River Ravens. Sunday, July 12 in Maple Ridge > Read more: www.mrtimes.com

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As for timing of the sale this year? “Old age,” the 68-year-old Booth laughed. “I was just ready and it was time. I have been limiting my coaching over the past few years, but staying busy with gymnastics outside the gym.” Booth resolved that if someone wanting to buy the business came along, that would be great, which turned out to be what happened. If the business had not been sold, Booth “likely would have been content to just manage it from a distance,” she elaborated. “Then I got the offer on it, and everything fell into place.” Booth will remain connected to the club, and involved with the gymnastics community. “I think if retiring and selling the business meant that I was out of the sport entirely, it would have been It’s the highest much more difficult honour they to let it go,” she said. have, and Booth received her is based on lifetime achievement a person’s after being nominated by Gymnastics contribution to BC, through the sport. Gymnastics Canada. “It’s the highest June Booth honour they have, and the award is based on a person’s contribution to the sport over the years,” she explained. And Booth’s resume is an impressive one. “I’ve been a national coaching program certification developer, I’ve trained many new course conductors and learning facilitators over the years, I’ve been an international judge, representing Canada all over the world, and I’ve hosted numerous national and international events for Gymnastics Canada.” For Booth, the joy in Quantum has been “watching the kids do well, and the enjoyment of working with them.” The sport has also been a major part of her family, and her children’s upbringing. “My son was an acrobat with Cirque De Soleil, and is now a head coach for them. My daughter’s an international judge, and her and I have travelled all over the world together, and my husband – before he passed away – did all of our maintenance, and built the equipment.” Going forward, Booth is optimistic she’s leaving Quantum in good hands. She’s also looking forward to “getting done all the things I never seem to have time to do.” Other activities keeping her busy are her involvement with Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (“I’m currently training a guide puppy for them,” she said,) spending time with her granddaughter, and training learning facilitators to teach gymnastics courses. And as for Quantum itself? “Hopefully, the gym will continue,” she said. “There’s a really good strong basis. It’s a great sport for anybody and a great foundation to build on.”

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