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District looking at hospital parking by Ne i l Cor be tt staff reporter

Mayor Ernie Daykin is investigating whether the District of Maple Ridge can pass a bylaw to make hospital parking free. The issue came up after the members of a local band, the Rx Rockers, were all given $60 parking tickets at Baillie House, after doing a charity concert there. They were ticketed despite having parking passes issued by the Fraser Health facility. Russ Curnew, a band member, forwarded the view that hospital parking should be free here, as it is in Delta and Mission, or a nominal fee be charged with limited enforcement. The issue has received considerable public attention, and the band has since been the subject of a CBC Television report.

Red noses Jaida Ellis (middle) and fellow Grade 1 students in Mrs. Griffis class sing Rudolph Santa’s Reindeer during a Christmas concert at Edith McDermott elementary in Pitt Meadows on Thursday.

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No falling ice on Golden Ears by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

It is unlikely the Golden Ears Bridge will rain down bombs of ice and snow on to motorists, as happened Wednesday on the new Port Mann Bridge, closing it for hours and freezing traffic. “I’ve heard of no reports in the last three years of that occur-

ring,” engineer Bob Moore said Wednesday. Moore, in charge of bridges for TransLink, says the Golden Ears and Port Mann, both cable-stayed bridges that cross the Fraser River, don’t have the same architecture and geometry. “The fundamental difference is there is a single, central pier on the Port Mann so all the cables actually splay out from that, actually across the traffic, across the deck, whereas all the cables on the Golden Ears, they just run up and down, lengthwise,” as they do on the new Pitt

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new Port Mann Bridge, part of the Hwy. 1 improvement project, snarled rush hour traffic after the bridge closed for five hours after ice fell on to vehicles below, injuring at least one and damaging about 100 vehicles. “There was no way to get around it, there was no way to move – it looked like a meteor shower of snow,” said Jared Angell, who got stuck on the bridge. His work truck now has a spider web of cracks in the windshield and dents to the roof. See Bridge, p5

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Students, fed and content S tor y by Neil Corbett

or teens, sleep is the priority – breakfast, not so much. Most have honed the skill of nailing a snooze button without opening even an eye, before they can cook an over-easy egg without breaking the yolk.

So, when volunteers with the group Youth Unlimited decided to cook breakfast at local high schools – hoping to provide for kids who don’t always have bacon and eggs in the fridge at home – they didn’t know what kinds of numbers to expect. But on a Wednesday at the Garibaldi secondary cafeteria, there was a long line of teens by 8 a.m., forking sausages and pancakes onto a plate. “It helps you wake up and think in the morning,” observed Grade 12 student A.J. Patchett. “Every school should do this.” “It’s a good thing – sometimes people don’t get breakfast,” agreed Colton Koop, also in his grad year. “I eat breakfast, but I still get hungry later.” “I love it, and a lot of kids in school don’t have breakfast,” said Shelby Scott. “The sausages are yummy.” Dennis Hemminger is the area supervisor for Youth Unlimited, a faith-based youth organization that works with and for teens, often doing skateboard competitions, music cafes and other events. He volunteered at Westview secondary in a variety of capacities for 10 years. While there, he noticed that the counsellor would give some kids food on a daily basis – 12 to 15 students. The counsellor paid out of his own pocket, supported by other teachers who pitched in. It is well documented that hungry kids can’t fulfill their full potential at school – they’re thinking about food.

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(Clockwise) Breakfast volunteer Neil Thompson flips pancakes; Roger Drew, another volunteer, pours apple juice; students at Garibaldi secondary line up for breakfast.

“It helps you wake up and think in the morning.” A.J. Patchett, Grade 12 student Garibaldi secondary Hemminger wanted to help. “The discussion was, ‘what if we do something a little more substantial,’” he said. He got local churches behind the venture, providing both financing and volunteer labour, and for the last two years Westview students have been fed breakfast on Monday and Tuesday every week. They work out of a foods classroom, and about 60 students get feed each day. There is no stigma for kids whose family situation does not allow them to have breakfast at home. They blend in with their pancakemunching classmates. “Our target is the kids who need it, but their friends join in,” said Hemminger. This year, Hemminger and his group added

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A few bad seeds The federal government is bent on pushing medical marijuana grow operations out of residential homes. Crime and safety – home invasions, faulty wiring and mould – are the main reasons, and the plan has the backing of fire chiefs in B.C. An apartment fire in Maple Ridge on Dec. 13, which left dozens of people homeless, illustrates their concerns, as investigators found three grow ops on the second floor, where the fire started, and which they believe was electrical in origin. But Health Canada has said that the proposed legislation, which would regulate medical marijuana grow ops and push them to industrial or agricultural areas, where they would be subject to inspections, will drive up the purchase price. Would that not fuel illegal grows and trade, similar to what occurs now? Wouldn’t that nullify any changes to eliminate safety risks? Part of the plan is to let Health Canada medical possession and grow licenses expire in 2014. They will, in future, be more difficult to acquire, which is good, as some seem to have fallen into hands that can’t resist growing more than their licenses permit, and selling to people other than those who need it for medicinal purposes. What if, under the new regulations, some who do need it for that reason can’t afford to buy from newly licensed growers? Who benefits then? The federal government’s plan seems only to serve those who can afford to establish commercial grow op businesses, and put those who subvert the process into prison. Why not regulate, license and disclose small grows in homes, window-sill-type operations for personal, medicinal use? Why not follow Washington and Colorado, and just legalize recreational use? Clearly there is much money to be made in marijuana, and in Canada, we’re wasting way too much money and time trying to curb what is beyond the control of our authorities. Taking away patients’ personal production licences is akin to punishing all because of a few bad seeds. – The News Tell us what you think @ www.mapleridgenews.com

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ith 2012 drawing to an end and most people were getting into the spirit of giving and or preoccupied finding the perfect gifts for family and friends, Mother Nature handed me a gift of sorts. Health Care Initially, I did not appreciate her pres- Marco Terwiel ent at all. On the contrary, it was a shock to both mind and body. I found myself in the hospital with a serious life-threatening infection, weak as a kitten and completely at the mercy of the doctors, nurses and other health care personnel. For someone who always has been active, fit and healthy and enjoying my work as a physician, I was suddenly turned into a rather helpless patient. Like any other human being, I experienced some relatively minor ailments in the course of the years, but I had never really experienced the other side of the fence with this intensity. And quite a revealing experience it has been. I will write in the future about some of the details, both positive aspects of my hospital stay and what could be

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improved upon. But for now I will just say that, all in all, I am grateful for the quality and care I received and I am happy to be home, regaining my strength and health. For now I will address the real life test run if the end of life plans my family and I had drawn up would actually have worked in practice. All too often when push comes to shove, under dire circumstances people change their minds at the last minute, often leading to wrong decisions with regrets later on. As physicians we have seen how many people conduct their lives denying their mortality to the bitter end, living with the false hope there will be no end. Then when grandpa has a stroke and can no longer talk, or grandma suffers a severe heart attack, they and their families are put under a great deal of stress as what to do. Often they resort to the easiest copout by instructing the doctors “to do everything,” even if it clear this approach is not always in the best interest or contrary to the unexpressed wishes of the patient. I had followed the advice I had given to many of my aging patients, to sit down with your spouse and children and discuss what kind of care would be preferable when the grim reaper came calling – heroics or not, CPR or not,

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and what range of other life-prolonging medical interventions would be acceptable. Who would be the appointed representative in case I was no longer capable of giving directions? To draw up a representation agreement, if there would be relatives likely attempting to interfere based on their different values and beliefs?

“As physicians we have seen how many people conduct their lives denying their mortality to the bitter end, living with the false hope there will be no end.” My family and my doctor know what my values and beliefs are and what gives my life meaning. The gift my wife and I received is that we experienced total acceptance of whatever the outcome of this illness, there was absolutely no doubt that our plans would have been followed had the treatment failed. Dr. Marco Terwiel is a retired family physician who lives in Maple Ridge.

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The News/letters Reconsider decision on street parking

Editor, The News: There’s no parking on 119th Avenue, between 221st and York streets, in front of Maple Ridge Seniors Village – home to many senior citizens. Friends and family are encouraged to come and visit our aging parents residing in this wonderful facility. We pick them up and take them on excursions, to their appointments, for fresh air and walks, and show up for events such as their Christmas party. It is paramount to their health and welfare. Not surprisingly, there have been some complaints from adjacent neighbours regarding temporary overflow parking from the village, in front of their homes. This summer, after repaving, widening and curbing 119th Street, adjacent to the seniors village, municipal hall put up “no parking” signs in the entire neighbourhood, disallowing any street parking, any time, any day. This includes no parking at Raymond Park. As this is extremely inconvenient, particularly for seniors, the questions screams out at me: was this situation not foreseen and discussed when the building plans were approved, and did municipal hall not know that four street parking spaces would not be enough for the facility? The district allowed it to be built, and receives high-density property taxes, and now has decided to take away the parking, just to appease a handful of people, who now have no parking as well? My conclusion of this ridiculous situation is this: my 91-year-old mother now walks blocks to my car for her ride to the doctor. Visits are less frequent. Parking has shifted to a different area, further away, but still in front of someone’s residence. The neighbouring complainants park their overflow visitors in front of seniors village, or someone else’s residence. This fiasco has accomplished nothing, except inconvenience to our seniors. I urge council to reconsider this unwise decision for the benefit of our seniors and the neighbourhood generally. Lindy Watt Maple Ridge

You could give up Christmas? Editor, The News: Re: One does not have to be Christian to do good (Letters, Dec. 19). Dr. Marco Terwiel is correct. Also it is agreed much harm has been done by misguided people in the name of Christ, which He would have abhorred. But it is inestimable to calculate the good informed Christians have done and are doing around the world today. Dec. 25th on the calender is referred to as Christmas Day, a paid, statutory, holiday. For some who resent celebrating the holiday for what it represents, perhaps they can give up their holiday and extra pay in protest. Cherryl Katnich Maple Ridge

online comments • Rick Higgs: Re: News views: Enough with guns (mapleridgenews.com). Fired one shot in 2012 – one mule deer buck taken. Meat in the freezer. At one shot a year, I will likely not live long enough to use what little ammunition is on hand for the hunting rifle, which I bought in 1965. I speak out against the proliferation of weapons that are purpose-designed to kill humans, whether automatic military style rifles or magazine-loaded semi or auto handguns, and constantly run into the insane babbling about ‘rights,’ the ‘fun’ using them. The fact is those who support the civilian use of such weapons are selfcentred and don’t care very much about others in society at all.

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Parking tickets for Christmas Editor, The News: Re: Singers demand free hospital parking (The News, Dec. 14). I have lived in Maple Ridge since 1960 and have been a local entertainer for more than 35 years in this area. I just finished up with five one-hour Christmas shows at Ridge Meadows Hospital, in the Baillie House wing. I was also ticketed for parking there, as well as many others, even though I had my parking pass clearly visible on my dash board. The hospital was kind enough to take my ticket and then deal with the parking company itself. I think that maybe this parking company hands out parking tickets at random and hopes that the ticketed individuals just fork over the cash, especially when it says on the ticket that if it is paid early your fine will only be 50 per cent of the total ticket. Maybe the company figures that most people will just pay it in order not to ruffle any feathers. Well, I was quite surprised

Gene Cordoni at Baillie House with Santa. when I viewed the article in the local paper, stating how many people that were also ticketed besides myself. These people were there to visit their loved ones at Baillie House, to listen to me sing and play guitar for their Christmas parties. In closing, I would just like to say thank you to the staff, namely Anna and Diana, for inviting me back to Baillie House as your Christmas party entertainer, now for fours years running.

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It was also admirable of Santa to show up and spend some time with us each of those five evenings. I would also like to say Merry Christmas to all of my friends and family here and abroad and a Happy New Year. Gene Cordoni Maple Ridge

Appalling Editor, The News: Re: Singers demand free hospital parking (The

News, Dec. 14). Subject: Maple Ridge News Contact Us - Feedback to Editor Four weeks ago I had to drive myself to the emergency department at the Maple Ridge hospital for an accident that ended up requiring surgery. I was very surprised to see that, even in the emergency parking area, you had to pay for parking. Despite being in shock and in pain, I managed to do so. The hospital emergency department was excellent. I was quickly admitted and received wonderful care. However, when I came out three hours later, I found a parking ticket on my car. Like one of the people in the article said, it felt like a slap in the face, especially after the trauma I had just gone through. We just moved here from Vancouver and love Maple Ridge, but I must say, pay parking in a hospital emergency area is appallingly uncaring and money grubbing. Allison Van Duyn Maple Ridge

Creating actual neighbourhood champions Editor, The News: Re: Champions are ready at the helm (Along the Fraser, Dec. 14). What interesting commentary in the Dec. 14 edition of The News. Let’s start with Jack Emberly’s column about champions being ready at the helm. It’s a shame that Mr. Emberly talks about the importance of community building, yet resides on the board of the CEED Centre, which has no neighbourhood members on it at this time, nor has it in the near decade my family has lived beside this organization. Isn’t it nice that while Mr. Emberly talks about the importance of neighbourhood input, he concurrently waxes on about city employee Dave Speers’ definition of “neighbourhood champions.” It must be me because I would think that neighbourhood champions would and should be chosen and defined

by neighbourhoods and the community members that live there. Unfortunately in the downtown core, city hall, and in particular parks staff, decide who the neighbourhood champions are, fill them with praise and municipal tax dollars to take on issues that are far beyond the mandate of the municipal government. Which brings me to Mr. Cowley’s letter (Barking up the wrong tree, guys). Mr. Cowley is the executive director of the CEED Centre. His mention of “cleaning up other people’s dropped responsibility” is something I know all too well about. My family has lived right next to the CEED Centre since we moved to Maple Ridge and has been cleaning up after it for years. We’ve cleaned up garbage, crack pipes, and knifes. I have kept photos of all these items. I’m baffled as to how cityowned plant and property,

which is supposed to be a community gardening centre, turns into a drop-in centre for the homeless and addicted, and also serves as a crash pad. I’m hoping that when I present to council on Jan. 8 my questions will actually be answered by parks staff, as opposed to the last round of answers, which boiled down to: a) everything is fine; b) in that instance, you should call the police. There is such a ridiculous amount of verbiage on engaging communities and putting communities first. What is stopping parks staff from putting community members as the final decision makers for the grants that Mr. Emberly is talking about? Not the usual suspects, but get some fresh blood in there and actually start asking the real questions. Are these community groups serving the communities in which they reside, or

Fix or finish Albion traffic circle Editor, The News: I’ve become very uncomfortable with the lack of provisions for pedestrian’s at the new traffic circle in Albion. This replaced a proven threeway intersection at 102nd Av-

enue and Jackson Road. I have spoken to many residents of Thornhill and Albion and by all accounts there has never been an excessive amount of multiple vehicle accidents at the old three-way

intersection. Finish the sidewalks on the downhill side of this spot. I see there are wonderful new sidewalks at the upper Jackson Farm development, where there isn’t any pedes-

are they just serving themselves and passing tax dollars from group to group and saying everything is fine. I’m sure if the district keeps using municipal tax dollars to fund these groups and friends keep friends employed, everything will be fine, everything except, of course, for the actual neighbourhoods which are supposed to be served by these very same community groups. I’m sure this letter will come off as an attack on all community groups, it is not meant to. It is meant to be an eyeopener about the cliché of a road to hell being paved with good intentions, alive and well in Maple Ridge. A bit more honesty about the doable mandate and ability of municipal back organizations would go a long way in creating actual community champions. Tyler Ducharme Maple Ridge trian traffic. There is absolutely no proper, safe place for pedestrians to walk on these sides of the traffic circle, like there was before it was built. Fix or finish it. Give the residents a sidewalk before someone gets injured or killed. Andrew G. Dondo Maple Ridge

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care facilities will park on nearby residential streets to avoid the fees. This has led to streets near the hospital being designated Maple Ridge’s first residents-only parking. It has been up to municipal bylaw enforcement officers to uphold those new rules, and the mayor admitted the $10 “sticker fee” residents pay for their parking passes will not cover the cost of enforcement. Daykin wants to meet with Fraser Health officials in January, saying it is critical they be involved in any decision. “We’ll do a little bit more work on it and then talk to Fraser Health – none of us should be afraid to review the way we do business.”

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Trustees with the Ridge Meadows School Board are balking at Education Minister Don McRae’s request that the board find operational savings equal to 1.5 per cent of support staff compensation in the district over the next two years. In a Dec. 3 letter to board chairs across the province, McRae explained the government’s goal is to balance the budget while still allowing public sector workers to negotiate wage increases, as part of a policy it calls a Cooperative Gains Mandate. Trustee Susan Carr noted the board has closed two schools, and has been diligent in finding savings while trying not to impact students. “The amount they are asking us to come up with – it is going to affect the public. It is going to affect kids,” she said. Trustee Kathy Marshall agreed that all the fat has been trimmed from the district, and any further cuts will impact students. She called the letter from McRae “one of the stupidest things we have ever received.”

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Of course, in such homes, there are generally a lot of dedicated staff members who provide company and support to the elderly on a daily basis. But in almost all of our neighbourhoods, there are elderly couples or single individuals who spend much of their time out of our line of sight. They may choose to be reclusive or they may have become so through a combination of mobility issues, depression or simply shyness in interacting with others. Of all the things I have learned since I have spent time with the elderly friends and neighbours of my parents, it’s that most of the elderly ask for very little from others. They have a tendency to take care of their own business and don’t like to bother others.

Loneliness is difficult at the best times, but often deeper in the holiday season. Maintaining the appearance of independence is important to them. But they love company. Perhaps it would be a good idea during this holiday season to take a look around and see if someone in the neighbourhood could use a little kindness. Although it might seem like a gift to them, to offer some company or some baked goods, it might turn out to be a gift to you. Graham Hookey writes on education, parenting and eldercare (ghookey@yahoo.com).

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a lawyer successfully defending Kris Kringle as the real Santa Claus in a New York court. Unfortunately, little Susan, the child star of the story, still has trouble believing in him because her request for a house with a backyard swing set is left unanswered. The explanation given by her mom is that “faith is believing in things even when common sense tells you not to.” Susan begins to believe against all odds and, as in most Christmas movies, is rewarded for her simple faith.

Churches don’t often talk positively about Santa, perhaps thinking he is a distraction from the real Christmas story and the true reason for the season. If you’ve been around a while, you might remember “the church lady”, Dana Carvey’s famous character on SNL, reminding us that if you rearrange the letters of Santa – “could it be ... Satan?” Our church has a less suspicious view of Santa. In fact, we had about 700 kids and their parents from the community at our annual Breakfast with Santa

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ommunity Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are free to local non-profit groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail newsroom@mapleridgenews.com at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classified department at 604-467-1122 about non-profit rates. Friday, Dec. 28 Garibaldi Secondary’s Key Club is holding its first event this December – a bake sale for breast cancer. The event will be held at the Haney Place Mall, 11900 Haney Pl. Help support a worthy cause while getting some delicious treats as well. The event begins and 9 a.m. and goes until everything is sold out. For information call Sara Stanley at 778-240-4864. Saturday, Jan. 5 Meadows Landscape Supply is hosting its annual tree chipping event on Jan. 5 and 6, 2013, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.. Drop-off is by donation, with free coffee and doughnuts for customers. The event is hosted by Pitt Meadows Lions Club and the Girl Guides. Drop-off is at 18020 Kennedy Rd., Pitt Meadows, at the landscape yard. Tuesday, Jan. 8 Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group will hold its January meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Coquitlam Pinetree Community Center. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). For additional information call Norm at 604-936-8703 or Ken at 604936-2998.

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Saturday, Jan. 12 Golden Ears Physiotherapy will be holding an educational workshop on acupuncture from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., which will include a live demonstration of acupuncture by a physiotherapist. Westgate Clinic is located at 20395 Lougheed Hwy. in Maple Ridge. This awareness event is free to all ages. Friday, Jan. 18 The Wizard of Oz: On Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. and on Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. the Wizard of Oz will play on the main stage at the ACT Arts Centre and Theatre. The show will be performed in concert by Jonathan Reichert and the Ridge Meadows Orchestra. Tickets are available at The ACT for $12 in advance, $15 at the door, or a four pack for $40. For information call

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Thursday, Jan. 24 Auditions are coming for Bard on the Bandstand 2013: Macbeth (A Midsummer Nightmare), by the Emerald Pig Theatrical Society. Performances will be on July 18-20 at Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows, matinees on July 21 and 28, and July 25-27 at Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge. Director Cathie Young will hold auditions on Jan. 24 from 6-9:30 p.m. at Pitt Meadows Rec Centre Arts Workshop and Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre pre-school room. Some male roles may be cast as women. There are non-speaking roles for “demon” children, and there will be parts for Highland dancers and pipers. Contact Cathie Young lark2rising@gmail. com for an appointment. Saturday, Jan. 26 Twice In A Lifetime is a program for students looking to purchase a good quality worn-once graduation dress. We are offering grads this opportunity on consignment over a two-day period on Jan. 26 and 27 at the Greg Moore Youth Centre multi-purposed room from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Organizers will be accepting consignment dresses to sell for this event. For more information call Yvonne Murray at Thomas Haney Secondary School at 604-463-2001. Friday, Feb. 1 Living Life to the Full is an eight-week course to increase mental health literacy in the community, and to reduce the stigma toward mental illness. Each session is from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Public Library, Alouette Room, at 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. For more information and registration please visit http://www. simonfraser.cmha.bc.ca/get-involved/ events/living-life-full-course. For information on the course visit www.llttf.ca.

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Lucky to enjoy Christmas harvest I

t was a classic gether. Then she battle of wills, dared me to find one which them. lasted well over a I tore the house decade. apart in vain while On one side, Gran sat back my grandmother, with a cup of tea baker of the most and a determined delicious raisin grin on her face. tarts I have ever It took another 20 tasted in my life. years before she One the other, revealed her hidnone other than a Gardening ing spot (which younger incarna- Mike Lascelle turned out to be tion of me, deterthe oven), but no mined to eat as matter where I many of these Christmas lived across Canada, she delicacies that I could get always mailed me a small my hands on. package of raisin tarts each She tried freezing them Christmas. Even when she in large tins, but I would passed away, there was a only eat half the lower large tin of tarts waiting layers and create support in her freezer marked ‘for pillars (of tarts) so that no Mike, Love Gran’ – so in a one would find out about way, we were even able to the early taste testing until celebrate one last ChristChristmas Eve, and adults mas together. never get mad at kids on I am talking about food Dec. 24. this week because many Then she started hidof our holiday traditions ing them in odd places – are firmly rooted in the behind the cereal boxes, in garden, meaning that the linen closet, out in the someone somewhere has garage – all to no avail. grown the ingredients Finally, she did the used to make our favourite unthinkable. My Gran told seasonal fare. me she had one last hidPersonally, my holidays ing spot left and if I kept wouldn’t feel quite the eating her tarts, she would same if I didn’t have potato just stop baking them alto- pancakes with sour cream

to consider how lucky we are to enjoy this harvest from the four corners of the planet and as a small gift to you I am sharing my daughter’s awesome potato pancake recipe. Enjoy. Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_acer@hotmail.com).

Nicole’s holiday potato pancakes

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A gift from me to you, my daughter’s awesome potato pancakes. sometime during Hanukkah (even though I’m not Jewish). And Christmas dinner just isn’t complete without the token five Brussels sprouts on my plate (I don’t eat them at any other time of the year).

When I consider the food that graces my table on Christmas day, it includes such diverse items as cranberries from Pitt Meadows, Brazil nuts from South America, Brie cheese from France (those dairy cows eat

a lot of forage), red and white wine from Australia, raisins from California, chestnuts from Italy, potatoes from Manitoba, and Mandarin oranges from Japan. So I am hoping that this year you will take the time

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Thanks to the residents of Maple Ridge, our 6th Annual Friends In Need Food Bank drive was a huge success again this year.Â Your generosity helped raise over 3,500 lbs of food & over $1,300.00 in cash. Â In the past six years, you have helped us raise 17,000 lbs of food and over $8,100.00 in cash for families & individuals in our community. At this time we would like to thank all of you for your business and hope that 2013 brings peace, happiness and success in all your endeavours! From all of us at

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Terri Smith

Margaret Tedford

Dan tenBrink

Beth Toorenburgh

Julie Wagner

Jeff Weaver

Jim Williams

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Rachael Wood

Sandra Wyant

Rainer Weininger

Gary Fraipont

Michele Bouchard

Maple Ridge: 22308 Dewdney Trunk Road 604.466.2838

Pitt Meadows: #2-19126 Ford Road 604.459.2838

Manager/Owner

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LifeStyles

For the way you live

604-561-0053

Merry Christmas

COLLEEN

Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season

LUKE

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and s a m t s i r h C y r r Me ear! Y w e N y p p a aH

from Gordon Diana Gordon & Diana BARTHELS 604-250-0594 604-657-6231 gordonbarthels.com dianab@telus.net

778-988-1224 OFFICE 604-466-2838

Merry Christmas & Best

367,500

Wishes

Wishing you and your family the best of the holiday season

187,000

Justin Hennessey

for a REMEMBER WHEN… CENTER CITY CONVENIENCE Wonderful • 1935 Character home • 60x120 family • Over 1000 sq.ft. - 2 • Centrally located with Holiday • Equipped with all bedrooms & 2 baths lovely mountain views friendly yard & a Happy modern conveniences included! • Enjoy affordable living • Insuite laundry

New Year!

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604.805.4669

View more pictures and information at www.terrismith.ca

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• • • •

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View photo tour at

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604.467.8881

315,900

HANDYMAN SPECIAL • 7920 sq. ft. cul-de-sac lot • 2014 sq. ft. basement entry home • Three bay garage • Needs TLC

419,900

HOME ON HUGE LOT • • • •

2180 sq. ft. basement entry home 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms Backs onto park Central location, near schools

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629 Ask Rob Jeeves

249,900

575,000

PITT MEADOWS CONDO • • • • • •

Ground floor unit 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Large patio Insuite laundry SS appliances

• • • • •

1,126 sq. ft. 5 pc ensuite Alarmed Great location Near parks, shops, and schools

PRIVATE BACKYARD ON ¼ ACRE • • • •

Large ¼ Acre lot 3 bdrm plus den New paint New laminate in kitchen • Vaulted ceiling

• Detached 743 sq ft shop • Large patio on main • Balcony off master

514,900

BIG YARD QUIET STREET • Lrg Corner Lot • 2180 sqft • SS Appliances + Granite countertops

• • • • •

Harwood floors One bedroom suite Covered deck RV parking Excellent location

www.AskRobJeeves.com • email: rjeeves@shaw.ca

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge #2-19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

• • • • • •

379,800

QUICK POSSESSION AVAILABLE

SPARKLING CLEAN

3 level home completely finished 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms Fresh paint & laminate flooring Easily suited w/ separate entrance Fenced rear yard Located across the street from park

• Huge 8400 sq. ft. lot • 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • New upgrades include: roof, furnace, heat pump, HW tank, flooring, windows, insulation, & bathrooms • Central location

409,900

THORNHILL HEIGHTS • • • • • •

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Lovely kitchen with full granite Detached double garage Full walk-out basement Great room plan Super opportunity

604.466.2838 604.459.2838 Each office independently owned and operated

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Season’s Greetings and all the best in the New Year from you friends at

“We do all the work… so you can just go home”

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604.467.3871

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o l i H d a e y h t S f o e as o n t s e B FR OM OUR HOME TO Y O U RS

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EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

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MINDY...

MINDY MCPHERSON 604.826.1000

has sold more real estate than anyone on the entire Fraser Valley Real Estate Board of 2,944 realtors.

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#0982

ING IST WL E N

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1.888.826.1177 #103 - 33070 - 5th ave., mission, bc

#0988

5.85 Acres - Maple Ridge

#0969

Location, Location!

#0998

Maple Ridge–Albion Area

3 Bdrm in Maple Ridge

16,875 sq. ft. lot! Privacy and tranquility. Shop w/220 wiring. Small barn w/ loft. Rancher needs a makeover. 3 bdrms, 2 gas f/p. BC assessment is $395,000! Can’t go wrong. $299,900

3 12x12 horse stalls, tack & hay storage, workshop & 96x55 ft riding arena. 2700+ sq. ft. well-maintained 2 storey home w/5 bdrms & 31/2 baths. Spacious kit has fab new counters, upgraded sink. $699,900

80x90 corner lot, walking distance to transit, schools & shops. Top of the line 2 yr old kitch. has lots of cabinets, tile flrs & newer appl. Bathrms updated. New sundeck. $519,900

Beautiful 2 storey + full bsmt. Quartz stone counters, open kitch to “great rm” Custom f/p! 4 bdrms up, den on main, room for in-laws! Lane access, detached garage. $469,900

Excellent family neighbourhood. Quick access to Abernathy Way & walk dist to schools. Cozy wood stove in liv room. Fully finished downstairs. Private back yard w/pond. $429,900

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

#0826

#0966

#0939

#0907

RV Parking - Maple Ridge

Maple R. Mobiles $69,900

Websters Landing—Chill

#0991

Commercial—70 Mile House

To visit our website scan the QR Code below with your Smart Phone

Amazing Deal for 4.5 AC

2 bdrm rancher, 50’x200’ lot. Has a 24’x20’ heated garage/workshop w/220 wiring. RV parking. Large fully fenced backyard w/10’x8’ storage shed. $319,500

Centrally located with many updates!! Electrical upgraded w/new CSA #, newer roof! New skirting, flooring, windows, new ceiling in mbdrm & hallway! Fully fenced & private yard! $69,900

2 storey 6 bdrm home w/partially fin full bsmt. Perfect loc. for today’s lifestyle w/ shopping, rec & adventure right at your doorstep. Open floor plan for family living. $459,900

Great business opportunity! Working motel & restaurant on 1.73 acres. Motel has 9 rental units plus a caretakers residence. Rest. has seating for 50. Call for further info. $449,500

Quiet, private location! Beautiful 4.5 acres with mobile. Tenant occupied! Priced to sell. Mostly land value. $349,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

#1002

#0965

#1009

#0924

#1018

TOP AGENT!! TOP RESULTS!! Building / Development

#0831

New Subdivision Cedar/Egglestone Building lots starting at $149,900. Call for lot layout & info package. #0763 Centrally Located Lot!! Close to schools, shopping, West Coast Ex. Would allow for detached garage from lane. $149,000 In-town #0823 Building Lot Some commercial potential! Only $159,000 #0868 Close to Town & West Coast Express 3 Building Lots Close to Rec Centre/Parks! Starting at $159,000 #0825 Prime Acre To Build!!! Prime 1.1 acres in great Silverdale location!!! Land value!! Surrounded by big future Genstar development. $229,000 #0872 Cedar Valley Corner Lot Excellent location 6006 sq. ft. lot. $229,900 #0880 Magnificent View Lots! 4 lots from almost 6000 sqft to 7860 sqft. New subdivision of lots on Knight St. $244,900 each #1003 Golf Course Close By 0.94 acre lot in area of exclusive homes! Build Your Dream Home! $319,900 Sports Park/ #1015 Golf Course! 2 lots surrounded by upscale homes. Get your customized building plans ready to fulfill your dreams. $329,500 each Magnificent #0953 10 Acre Setting Treed with views! Little cabin on property w/200 amp service. $495,000 #0890 10 Acres in Silverdale area $549,000 #0992 Come Explore Your Options OCP shows “Urban compactmultiple family” 1.98 acres centrally located close to all amenities. $649,000 #0885

3 bdrms, 3 baths, w/walk-out bsmt. Home offers granite counters, s.s appliances, crown moulding, stone inside and out. Near West Coast Express. $339,900 each side

New 1/2 2 Storey Duplex

Attention investors! Huge lot w/lane access (bring the RV or room for shop). Walk to schools, rec center, UFV, Heritage Park & Westcoast Xpress. Den on each side could be a bdrm. $309,000

Unique church on big lot! 2 levels. Basement has kitchen area. $299,900

No strata fees here. Main floor is big & open w/loads of south facing windows, a gas f/p & vaulted ceil 4 bdrms up. Huge fam room down. Updated kitchen, baths w/heated tiles. $299,900

Huge 27’x212’ Lot!!

Garrison Crossing - Sardis

Prime end unit beside treed park. Private fenced backyard. Large family room down w/full 4 pce bath. 2 or 3 bdrms up. Master has walk-in closet and luxurious ensuite. $289,900

Character 3 bdrm + den home. Redone top to bottom within last 6 yrs. Updated kitchen, bathroom, furnace. Original softwood floors, high ceilings on main, baseboards & crown mould. $279,000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

#0981

#0994

#1012

#0959

Superb buy! Priced to Sell

Side/Side Rancher Duplex

Adorable Rancher!

Want to Buy a Church!

Full of Potential!

#0910

Back Lane Access Bonus!

Cute as a Button!

#1020

Comm/Res Bldg in Trail

Opportunity Knocks!

Priced below assessment! 3 bdrm rancher. Garage/workshop, big backyard with patio. Easy access to all amenities, churches, shopping & commuters. Great location. $253,500

1st time home buyer or new family! 5837 sq ft lot! Seconds to town! Walk to the rec centre & pool, West Coast Express! Why pay rent or strata fees? Affordability at its cutest! $249,900

Could be adorable first home with some sweat equity. Private Backyard! 3 bdrm rancher on quiet street. Easy access to all amenities!! $239,900

Central access to all amenities! Oldtimer house waiting for your special touch. Rancher with basement. Set above street level to take advantage of view! $229,000

What a deal!! Solid older 3 storey + bsmt. Good exposure corner. Commercial on main, 2 - 1 bdrm apts on each 2nd & 3rd floor. This art-deco bldg is a great buy!! $199,900

Why buy a condo or a mobile home on a pad when you can own your own land (50x134) with 1168 square feet of living space, plus a 20x24 garage! Huge covered sundeck. $159,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

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#1014 #1006

Gated & a View!!

Top floor corner unit @ “The Mews”. Heritage Park at your doorstep! 1279 sq. ft.! 2 bdrm 2 bath. Custom walk-in closet! Granite in the kitchen! 2 parking spots + storage unit. $379,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

Restaurant - Bus. Only!

Well established restaurant business in high traffic loc. Tons of parking! Modern & intimate. Mediterranean Cuisine. Licensed. Seats 50. Outdoor patio. Doing business for 8+ yrs. $149,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

#0863

Royal Oaks Abbotsford

#0997

Walk to Sevenoaks

Spaciosu end unit backs onto greenspace. 55+ 2 bdrm + den. Oak floors, solar lights, gas f/p. Walk-out bsmt mostly finished. Strata includes cable. New roof, newer furnace. $254,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0822

Central Abby $93,500

#1019

Show Home Cond!!

Shows a 10+!! WOW!! Top fl unit w/ granite kitch. open to vaulted lvg rm. Bdrm has great built-in cabs that stay. 3 yr young dev close to freeway and future 20 acre shopping dev. $199,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0980

Value in Abbots.

#0987

Over 1000 Sq Ft Condo!

Bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath top floor corner unit! Conveniently located to UFV, schools, transportation, highway access, Heritage Park! $179,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0976

Affordable Pad Rent

#1007

College Park Pl, Abb

2 bdrm, 2 bath unit in quiet “set-at-back” building. Spacious kitch, eating area & living area. Bdrms on sep sides, in-suite laundry. Walk to UFV, ent. & shops. Easy access to freeway. $149,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0915

Fabulous Getaway!

Centrally located 2 bedroom. Adult oriented complex. Close to all amenities. $139,500

Corner unit w/Mt. Baker view!! Walk to restaurants, shopping & banking. Parking nearby!! Close to transportation routes. No rental restrictions. Private balcony. $93,500

Fantastic top flr. 1 bdrm unit has some upgrades, laminate floor. Transit right at your door. Walk to all ammenities. Well run building has been nicely updated.$69,900

Priced to sell! Double wide with addition! Vaulted ceilings, f/p, built-in hutch in din/rm, separate laundry. Ensuite, big yard, lots of parking. Immediate possession! $69,900

Everglades Resort! Hatzic Lake! Boating! Fishing! Sunbathing! Minutes from town! Gated rec resort! Only 45 mins east of Vancouver & min from Westcoast Express. Park your trailer. $49,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

For 100’s of Listings, Addresses, Price and full photo gallery, go to Mindy’s website!

www.mindymcpherson.com

Call Mindy for Details 70’ x 120’ Lot Cherry St - Mission Can be built on or held for potential investment! $189,900

#0682

Addresses and photos online at: www.mindymcpherson.com

Call Amberley 604-826-9000

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604.467.5000

Brookside Realty

WISHING YOU ALL

ELEGANT, EXCLUSIVE, SILVERMERE EXQUISITE!! LAKE WATERFRONT!!! $167,900

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge Helping you is what we do.

www.brooksiderealty.ca

TERRIFIC STARTER HOME $395,000

$1,150,000

$498,500

$399,900

Maple Ridge

Mission

• The perfect find! • Large, one bedroom & den apt. on an elevated first floor. • So many upgrades, French doors, crown mouldings, new flooring, extremely well presented. • Adults 55+, “Fraser Court”. in Fraserview Village!

• Custom built with high quality material and craftsmanship • 3 level home on a quiet CDS backing onto lake with a private dock • 3 large bedrooms with full ensuites, exceptional views from each floor • Main floor has a great room with 19’ ceilings, large kitchen with island and an office • 2 double garages with lots of extra parking for RV or boat

a wonderful, joyous, and prosperous new year and a huge thank you for your continued friendship and patronage.

• Terrific starter home with revenue potential!! • Southwest Maple Ridge, close to schools, shopping & golf. • Very nice interior, some original floors remain, kitchen has newer appliances and opens out to a huge wood deck. • Private rear yard.

Chris Frandsen

Jim Isherwood

Pat Drummond

Gina Halinda

604-467-5000

2 STOREY WITH BASEMENT

TIRED OF HIGH PRICES?

Maple Ridge • • • • •

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Here’s the buy that will relax you! 4 bdrm, basement entry family home Safe, quiet cul-de-sac location Many upgrades, RV parking Workshop and storage shed

• New 6 bedroom, quality finishing throughout. • Granite countertops, tile backsplash, laminate flooring, soft close cabinets, much much more. • Large covered rear sundeck, front porch, lane access to double detached garage. • Fully finished basement, covered patio & separate laundry.

Chris Frandsen

Jim Isherwood

Wishing everyone a Safe & Happy Holiday. 604-467-5000

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BOXING DAYS WHAT WE EMPLOYEE PRICING PAY CASH F R CLUNKERS $3,000

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To qualify for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name, or under a small business name, for the last 3 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with an incentive to be used towards the purchase or lease of a new 12 MY or 13 MY pickup truck, delivered between Oct 2, 2012 and Jan 2, 2013. Incentive amount ranges from $500 to $3,000 (tax inclusive), depending on model purchased; incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers program your vehicle will not be eligible for any trade-in value. See your participating GM dealer for additional program details including full eligibility details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice. ** Offers apply to the purchase of a 2013 Silverado EXT 2WD, 2013 Cruz LS, 2013 Equiox LS, 2013 Sierra EXT, 2013 Terrain SLE-1 equipped as described. Freight included ($1500). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See dealer for details. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers and is subject to change without notice. offer valid to retail customers between Dec. 17-30 ,2012. DL#8214 All prices & payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Financing on approved credit.

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26,995

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35,995

or $242 BW

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• AUTO • A/C • FULLY LOADED • STK#5408

9,888

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or $137 BW

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13,995

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2595 Barnet Highway www.eagleridgegm.com 2 Blocks West of Coquitlam Centre next to Tim Horton’s • Sales Hotline

1-888-567-7983

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Seahorses host Haney Holiday swim meet by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter

First-year Haney Seahorses swim coach Dave Geary likes his team’s chances of making a splash at the western Canadian championships after watching his group put up some impressive results at the annual Haney Holiday Lower Mainland Regional meet on Sunday. The 80-member club swims out of the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, where it hosted the weekend meet, and 22 local swimmers competed. The older athletes were particularly strong, with Haney swimmers winning 13 gold medals in the 15-and-over categories. Kaelen Osmond led the team with three golds. He is an outstanding distance freestyler who will be joined by Jordan Morford, who is strongest at butterly, and sprinter Dane Simmons in representing the Seahorses at the westerns Canadian championships in February. All three have already qualified. Geary was also impressed with two of his under-10 swimmers, Brooklyn Mork and Kailin Wood, who both did well in their first-ever swim meets. “The biggest goal for us is to grow our club membership,” said Geary, noting that the club needs to recruit new swimmers in the Grade 4-7 age classes. “That is a great time to join a swim team,” he said. “They learn the value of hard work and discipline – if you want to be good, you’ve got to train.” (See complete meet results, page 40). • Anyone interested in joining should see the website: www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=canhssc.

(Above) Kennedy Badminton of the Haney Seahorses Swim Club takes part in the freestyle relay during the swim club’s Lower Mainland regional meet at the Leisure Centre in Maple Ridge on Sunday. In the girls’ age 11-12 class, she won the 200-metre freestyle event, and came third in 50m free. (Left) Justice Migneault of the Seahorses competes in the 200m free event. He won a pair of gold medals in boys’ 10-and-under sprints, taking the 50m free and breaststroke. Colleen Flanagan/the newS

Ramblers win two of three despite short bench Senior girls’ team only had six players for tourney staff reporter

The Maple Ridge Ramblers had only one girl on their bench when they went up against some of the toughest triple A basketball squads in the province at the Lambrick Park Tournament in Victoria over the weekend.

Don Herman’s squad was critically short staffed, but his six players still managed to win two out of three games and secure a fifth-place finish. The Rams opened the tournament against Oak Bay (Victoria), a team that entered the event tied with Brookswood (Langley) for the second ranking in B.C. The Ramblers lost the game 72-50, while the Bays went on to beat the Bobcats in the tournament championship. Ridge star Kolbie Orum had her

best offensive output of the tournament, with 38 points and 17 rebounds. “It was a tough day for us,” said Herman. Next up was Riverside, the sixthranked team in B.C., and the Ramblers salvaged their standing as one of the province’s elite by winning a double-overtime drama 74-73. With the Coquitlam squad double teaming Orum, the Ramblers inbounded the ball to guard Shara

Marchand, and she knocked down a trey with six seconds left in the second O.T. Orum had a triple double: 33 points, 22 rebounds, 10 blocks and six steals, despite being double teamed most of the game. “Most teams are running all kinds of things at her,” said Herman. Grade 10 post player Jane Grisley had an impact game, with 17 points and seven rebounds. Victoria’s Claremont Spartans were

a 63-48 win for the Ramblers. Orum had 37 points, 21 rebounds and three blocks. Kirby Marchand had 12 points, five rebounds, three assists and a pair of steals. Orum led with 37 points, 21 boards and three blocks. The Ramblers will take part in the Riverside tournament this weekend, but will be without their star player. Orum will be taking part in an identification camp for the national junior team in Toronto.

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The News/scoreboard Haney Seahorses Lower Mainland Regional Meet team results for Dec. 15, 2012 Justice Migneault, 10&Und Boys, 50 Freestyle (1st), 50 Breaststroke (1st) Brookyln Mork, 10&Und Girls, 50 Breaststroke (4th) Kailin wood, 10&Und Girls, 50 Breaststroke (3rd) Kennedy Badminton, 11-12 Girls, 200 Freestyle (1st), 50 Freestyle (3rd) taylor Ko, 11-12 Girls, 50 Breaststroke (5th) Julia Rosec, 13-14 Girls, 100 Butterfly (1st), 100 Backstroke (1st), 50 Butterfly (1st) Alex Rosec, 13-14 Girls, 100 Breaststroke (2nd), 200 Breaststroke (2nd) Goodspeed Ko, 13-14 Boys, 50 Breaststroke (1st), 100 Breaststroke (1st) Zak Osmond, 13-14 Boys, 200 Freestyle (6th) Matt Pancoust, 13-14 Boys, 200 IM (7th) Aiden Cooke, 13-14 Boys, 200 IM (10th) Victoria Good, 15&Over Girls, 50 Backstroke (1st), 100 Backstroke (1st) Julia Cielecka, 15&Over Girls 50, Freestyle (1st), 100 Freestyle (1st) Chloe Good, 15&Over Girls, 200 IM (6th) Jordan Bell, 15&Over Girls, 50 Breaststroke (2nd) Kylie Morford, 15&Over Girls, 200 IM (2nd) Jordan Morford, 15&Over Boys, 200 IM (1st), 50 Freestyle (1st) Dane simmons, 15&Over Boys, 50 Backstroke (1st), 50 Buttefly (1st) Kaelen Osmond, 15&Over Boys, 100 Breaststroke (1st), 200 Freestyle (1st), 1500 Freestyle (1st) sylar Penner, 15&Over Boys, 50 Breaststroke (1st) Alex Aguilar, 15&Over Boys, 100 Butterfly (1st), 200 Butterfly (2nd) Kyle Monda, 15&Over Boys, 200 Breaststroke (3rd) Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association standings

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Dancing into shape Grade 11 student Angrecia Santana learns how to Zumba with Zumba fitness instructor Maria Lopez as part of the fitness program at Maple Ridge secondary on Tuesday. Pacific Junior Hockey League Regular season standings Harold Brittain Conference Teams Abbotsford Pilots Aldergrove Kodiaks Ridge Meadows Flames Mission City Outlaws Port Moody Panthers Tom Shaw Conference Teams Delta Ice hawks Richmond sockeyes North Delta Devils Grandview steelers North Vancouver wolf Pack

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Derek Oye rolls through his routine in the “Shred. Share. Stoked.” skateboard competition, held at the Greg Moore Youth Centre on Sunday. Oye won the intermediate category.

Shredding and sharing Four years ago, a group of local skaters put together a competition in Maple Ridge that is becoming a Christmas Tradition. They dubbed it Shred. Share. Stoked. Jesse Holland was one of the youth who got the event rolling. The kids involved wanted a local skateboard competition, but they also wanted to raise awareness of local charities, and generate food and clothing for donation. These days, Holland works for the youth centre and organizes the competition. Competitors can enter for $5 cash, five nonperishable food items or five items of winter clothing.

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HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES Complete Home Renos ✔ Bathrooms & Kitchens ✔ Plumbing & Electrical ✔ Finishing Work & Mouldings ✔ Small Additions/Bsmt Suites ✔ General Contracting for renos FREE ESTIMATES hudolinrenos@gmail.com www.hudolinsrenos.com

$45/Hr

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356

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

GARDENING

Own A Vehicle?

HUNGRY PAINTERS ceiling, walls, trim, power washing Int/Ext Spray, Brush & Roll 604-467-2532

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No Credit Checks!

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Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

604-537-4140

Dave: 604-862-9379

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates

281

50 years warranty Variety of patterns, lightweight, 10 different colours Your neighbours will be impressed. Free estimate ~ Financing avail

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

604-572-3733 288

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

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CLEANING SERVICES

ENVIRO FRIENDLY CLEANING Equipment & Supplies Included. (Except Vacuum).

Lauren 778-862-1920

Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

T & K Haulaway

HOME REPAIRS

24 HOUR EMERGENCY 604.319.1993 Fully Insured

$20/hr. Min. 3 hrs. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Sunday, December 23, 2012, to:

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Lic. Renovator, WCB, Liability Water damage, Dry wall, Moldings, Paint, Doors, Insulation. Pressure washing.

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL 338

PLUMBING

Apt’s, Residential & Businesses www.chucksrenos.com chucksrenos@hotmail.com

✓ 300

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian @ 604-724-6373

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

28 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED

Call Tim 604-612-5388

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

374

Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

www.blackpress.com

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

TREE SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

Den’s GarDENing Services Fall & Winter cleanups, Hedges, Rubbish removal, Tree pruning, Wind or Snow damage & removals, Chipping & Stump grinding.

604.465.2944

ABC TREE MEN #1 RATES & SERVICES Fully Stocked Serv. Van. Clogged drains, drips, garbs,sinks, reno’s, toilet installs, Lic/Ins. 604-805-2488 ✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding

☎ 604-521-7594 ☞ 604-817-8899

DUTCH TOUCH Green Services Ltd

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644 604-861-1490 .Enterprise Plumbing, Heating, Gasfitting

THE NEWS

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

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meadowslandscapesupply.com

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TOPSOIL

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JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

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PETS 454

EQUESTRIAN

CEDAR HOGFUEL Special Fall prices

PETS 477

REAL ESTATE

PETS

609

Secure U/G parking and LOW maintenance fees. WILL BE 3 blocks to Casino and shopping. Royal Lepage - Dave @

Pupplies for Xmas -Rottie X Pitti. 1st shots, dewormed. cropped tails. 8 wks. $400/ea. (604)961-9117 Wolf X Shepherd pups, $450. blk w/markings, view parents. chrisjo@telus.net (604)869-2772

604.240.3523 bcclassified.com MERCHANDISE: Antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

RENTALS

604.465.7221

477

PETS

BEAUTIFUL 5 Bdrm, 2 1/2 Bath home built in ‘05 on a large corner lot that backs onto an elementary school. 2nd floor boasts a spacious open area with plenty of nat. light that could be an office or fam. rm. 2-car gar., rear patio, A/C, Stove, DW., 3 new APPLS; fridge., W&D. Formerly valued at 261K. Interested in sale, trade or credit of $149.9K towards a house, cottage or land in ONT. See ad #430956976 on Kijiji GTA, or search “Buckeye” under “Real Estate”, or call 905-439-7773. Avail. for viewings by appt. Dec. 26-Jan.5.

UNDER $100

64-66 CHEV 6 cyl engine, needs rebuild, includes many extra parts. $100 obo. Call: (604)869-1422 73-74 CADILLAC rear fender skirts, 2 pairs; also brake rotors, drums & calipers. Fair shape. $100/all. Call: (604)869-1422 EARLY 80’S DODGE 1/2 Ton van differential, complete $100. Call: (604)869-1422

533 AMERICAN BULLDOGS $1200 Ready for Xmas 4 females, 3 males 1st shots dewormed(604)230-1999

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk. CANE CORSO MASTIFF all blues 6F 2M, ultimate family guardian ready to go $1000 (604)308-5665 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 German Shepherd/Lab pups, 4F/1M, 2 blk, 2 wht, 1 mix, Jan 1. (604)316-2757. No Sunday calls

627

FERTILIZERS

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

548

HOUSES FOR SALE

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$890 GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

MAPLE RIDGE: 1 bdrm condo @ $800/mo & 2 bdrm condo- $950/mo with u/g parking. Avail now. Gordon Tower @ 222nd/Dewdney. 604-467-4450 or 604-355-1356

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th. 2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE, 2 bdrm rancher, Hammond area, well kept, pri bkyrd close to schls & transit. $1195/mo, avail immed. Refs & good credit req 604-462-1673 Saving time, money & steps Before you go anyplace else,take a walk through the Classifieds for the best bargains round.

Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

No qr code reader? Text info: 778.786.8271

Call 604-467-3944 750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE 1 Bdrm plus. Priv.entry/laundry, NS/NP $750 mo. incl util 604-463-1043 P. Meadows, bright spac 1 bdrm gr flr, new reno, 4 appl incl w/d, lots stor pri ent+patio. Nr WCX $850 incl hydro, cbl, wifi + ph 604-828-5717

752

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1992 Nissan 240X Red, Sunroof, comes with subs and wiring kit, snow tires on vehicle. $1500 obo. Call 778-232-7917

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 The Scrapper

Shopping made easy.

MAPLE RIDGE; 3 Bdrms, 1.5 baths dble garage, lndry, kitchen w/island & fam/rm. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. $1495/mo + utils. (604)202-8000

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

MAPLE RIDGE

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

Various downtown locations. Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

MAPLE COURT II

CARS - DOMESTIC

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bcclassified.com

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $66,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net

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MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 Street. 4 Bdrm house with 6 appliances. $1995/mo +utils. (604)722-5609

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

AVAILABLE NOW

MISC. FOR SALE

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

MAPLE RIDGE

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

560

706

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

818

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

TRANSPORTATION

Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

Pad in Ruskin MHP. Pet & family OK! Rent $449/mo. New home $89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960.

626

FEED & HAY 523

746

Excellent Strata Management team

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 456

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

Polo Club Apartments

Bright &Clean 2 BDRM - 2 baths in 55+ complex Spacious kitch, non-slip tiles, roll-out shelves, newer appl’s, airconditioning and gas F/P.

PUPPIES FOR SALE, 7 wks old, Terrier X Multi Poo $500 Call 604-856-3855

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. First cut $6/bale & Third cut $7/bale. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

706

Fraserview Village $197,000

PUGS, 2 fawn female, ready now. $400. 2 male/2 females, ready Jan 2. $600. (604)796-2727/799-2911

604-465-5193

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

RENTALS

SENIORS - CONDO

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PITBULLS. Ready for Christmas. 3 M & 1 F. $950 obo. View both parents. Call for pictures 778-240-5811

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

APARTMENT/CONDOS

REAL ESTATE

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

604-463-3000

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Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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Certiﬁed Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building for Mature Adults Only. 1 Bdrm. gas F/P. No Pets, Non Smoker

$525 + util’s

(604) 467- 5271 MAPLE RIDGE Central. Lrg 1 bdrm totally updated; new floor, paint,++ nr amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed Ns/Np. $790+utils. 604-307-2241. MAPLE Ridge Ctrl. Gordon Tower, 1 Bdrm, fresh paint, new flr, 5 appl, mtn view, avail now. $800. NS/NP. Suit retired person. (604)467-1886 Maple Ridge

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604.467.1170 PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm & den $835 2 Bdrm corner suite $895 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

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1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $840 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Maple Ridge near Haney Bypass, 2 bdrm 1 bath condo, 55+, $950/mo + hydro ($30/mo)Jan 1 604-467-3333

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23213 Lougheed Highway • mapleridgehyundai.com

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first day of winter

SALE Friday, December 21

HOURLY SPECIALS from 5 pm to 11pm ALL MENS CASUAL WEAR

OFF

ALL LADIES CASUAL WEAR

Maple Ridge Store Only

OFF

ALL LADIES CASUAL FOOTWEAR

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ALL MENS & LADIES WORK BOOTS

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ALL MENS & LADIES SOCKS & ACCESSORIES

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5pm to 6pm 6pm to 7pm 7pm to 8pm 9pm to 10pm 10pm to 11pm

LAST MINUTE GIFTS? LOTS OF SELECTION IN-STORE . * No adjustments on prior purchases, exchanges, or returns during the sale. In-stock merchandise only.

Custom Embroidery Centre on Premises

22722 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge 604-463-7277 Monday - Friday 9 am - 9 pm • Saturday 9 am - 11 pm • Sunday 10 am - 5 pm • Christmas Eve 9 am - 5 pm • Christmas Day Closed

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