Pubdate: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 Source: Maple Ridge Times (CN BC) Copyright: 2011 Lower Mainland Publishing Group Inc Contact: http://www.mrtimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1372 Author: John McKenzie Note: Editors note, John McKenzie previously declared he's seeking a seat on Maple Ridge council this fall. DRUG HOUSE INDICATIVE OF A BIGGER PORT HANEY PROBLEM DEAR EDITOR, I don't want to rain on the Port Haney Initiative efforts to improve the neighbourhood, but the fact is this is still a major drug area. The prostitutes who operate here, do so because their drug dealers are down the street at the "Pine." As soon as they do their tricks they run to get their fixes. The meth lab [See story page A1] is just one more example of how the area is used for the production and sale of drugs. I walk by that house every morning on the way to work, and I'm happy that it didn't blow up when I was walking by. I believe it is the responsibility of the owners who rent to these people to avoid these operations. And, I hope that the owner is billed for the expense of cleaning it up. I'm not too sure how the Port Haney initiative is affecting change in the area. I'm not trying to blame them, but I think enforcement is the only way. John McKenzie , Maple Ridge - --- MAP posted-by: Richard R Smith Jr.