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Holiday Moosical (From left) Grade 1 students Mason Klokeid, Cadence Bouthot, Fiona Kennedy, Louis Ren and Cloe Urbaniak perform a song during the Golden Ears elementary Christmas Concert, A Holiday Moosical, on Wednesday. Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

OCP to be amended to reflect changes to NLC by M on i sh a M ar ti n s staff reporter

Pitt Meadows council delivered mixed messages Tuesday about a promise from senior levels of government to fund an overpass or interchange at the city’s busiest intersection. Although it’s been deemed ‘failing’ for years, it’s unclear if relief will come to drivers stuck in traffic at the corner of Lougheed Highway and Harris Road. On Tuesday, as council discussed amending its official community plan to spur development in the North Lougheed corridor, Coun. Doug Bing suggested it was a step necessary to spark more government support. See NLC, p12

Stolen loot found after tenants evicted Manager says Gordon Towers finally cleaned up, Athwal selling all his units by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

In the hallway of a high-rise apartment building in downtown Maple Ridge, two RCMP officers sift through boxes of belongings, setting a stack of laptops and a ‘Roomba’ vacuum aside. The pile is just a fraction of the

stolen goods found in apartment No. 404 of the Gordon Towers after its tenants were evicted by bailiffs. Among the stack are four MacBooks that belong to the school district. Owned by Maple Ridge landlord Jagdev ‘Jack’ Singh Athwal, the unit stuffed with stolen property was completely trashed – walls punched in, cupboards missing doors, drug paraphernalia and garbage strewn all over the floor. Tenants from three of six units Athwal owns in the building were turfed out Tuesday, their belongings hauled out by movers and

dumped in the parking lot. Athwal is currently facing a string of civil lawsuits as banks and the building strata try to recoup money he owes them. Facing the threat of foreclosure, Athwal says he sold all six units at a loss. He claims the tenants were evicted for not paying rent, with one unit owing him cash for more than five months. “I got court orders,” said Athwal. “I gave them enough time. Everything was proper.” Athwal, who owns 30 rental properties in Maple Ridge, claims

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“I have nowhere to go,” said Greenall, who claims she has paid Athwal rent, including for the month of December. She admits she got an eviction notice and order of possession in July, but thought it had been quashed after she caught up with rent owed. Athwal said a possession order is valid for a year. “We never believed this was going to happen,” said Greenall, who has her belongings stored in a friend’s garage. “No one came in and looked at our place before it was sold. It was a drive-by appraisal. We thought we would get 30 or 60 days notice. He can’t do this because he has accepted our rent money.” Greenall, however, has little recourse as a new owner is set to take possession of her former home. A friend, who asked to remain anonymous, describe their situation as being caught in Athwal’s destructive wake. “It is as though he is an F6 Hurricane that can’t be stopped, leaving all others to deal with the aftermath by picking up the pieces,” she added. The District of Maple Ridge has yet to clarify why Athwal has continued to rent out apartments and homes without a business licence. It revoked Athwal’s licence in 2009 after repeated problems with one of the properties he owned - Northumberland Court, townhomes on Fraser Street that have since been demolished. The district said that the business license was “sitespecific.” In 2012, though, district staff recommended a change

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Furniture is moved into the back parking lot of Gordon Towers during an eviction Wednesday. to a bylaw that would require anyone who rents out more than one property to apply for a business licence. Staff are also compiling a list of owners who operate more than one rental property in the municipality. Bylaw director Liz Holitzki assures taxpayers that the district still plans to move forward with the bylaw change early in the New Year. “We are just waiting for some information from our solicitor and to gather the background data we require,” she added. The other owners in Gordon Towers are heaving a sigh of relief because they’ve

finally rid the building of problem tenants – a battle that lasted four years. The strata had to impose a special levy of $500 last year so they could sue Athwal. The spacious apartments offer beautiful views of the Golden Ears mountains and many residents hope this week’s evictions and sales are the start of a new phase. The strata has since put rental restrictions on units, which means no new owners will be allowed to rent out their properties. “We have cleaned up a huge mess,” said the building manager, who can’t be named as he is the victim of a murder

plot Athwal is accused of hatching. “We tried to reason with the landlord and help him get good tenants, but he didn’t want it.” He added residents, especially seniors, were living in fear and putting up with people pushing their way through the front door. “We are so glad that it is over. This is a great location for people to live.”

More charges Besides the civil suits, Jack Athwal currently faces trial on five criminal matters. The first involves a murder

plot at Gordon Towers, which was set to go to trial this month, but has been postponed. He also faces one count each of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and criminal harassment for threats against another tenant and a breach charge connected to violating bail, as well as a charge of sexual assault. He is also faces uttering a threat and assault charges in Surrey. Athwal claims he is innocent of all the criminal charges and blames the allegations on his disgruntled tenants. “It’s all tenants trying to hurt the landlord,” he said.

Ridge RCMP officer admits to forging document by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

An officer with the Ridge Meadows RCMP detachment has admitted to forging a document while on duty, but won’t have a criminal record if he abides by a probation order for the next six months. Const. Curtis Genest received a conditional discharge Wednesday after pleading guilty to one count of uttering a forged document. A charge of fraud was stayed.

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Ridge Meadows RCMP are alerting residents to a trending type of theft targeting seniors. “There have been recent cases in the Lower Mainland where a man will come to the door of a senior citizen, claim he is having car trouble, and request the victim get him some water for the car’s radiator,” said Cpl. Alanna Dunlop. “As the good-hearted senior goes to get the water, the thief will walk into the home and steal items of value from within. He then runs out and gets into a car and drives away.” On Sunday in Hammond, police received a call about a similar theft that took place shortly after noon. The man stole a woman’s purse and its contents before driving away in a black car. Dunlop said it appears the woman was followed home, as she was just returning from a local grocery store. Investigators are asking for anyone who saw a dark-coloured car, possibly black, speeding away from the area of Glenwood Avenue and 216 Street to call police. The suspect is described as a white man with a medium build, brown hair and glasses. He was wearing dark clothing. • Police are asking anyone with information to come forward by calling Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604463-6251. To remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www. solvecrime.ca. Crime Stoppers will pay a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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Murray fought Pitt Meadows city hall, and won Celebration of life will take place in New Year by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

om Murray was always whistling a tune, a ditty from his stack of music, humming Big Band favourites or the oeuvres of classical composers. “He had a lot of music in his head,” says his wife Norma, who often joined him to sing at care homes, choirs and church. Murray passed away Sunday at the McKinney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge after being diagnosed with cancer a month ago. He was 73. Born in Hamilton, Ont., Murray joined the Canadian Air Force at 22. That took him to the Baldy Hughes base in Prince George, where he worked as a radar technician. After leaving the army, he ventured into real estate and eventually settled in Squamish, where he worked as a financial planner for a credit union. It was there he met Norma, via a Christian correspondence club. It was back in the days be-

fore the Internet, she says. “The old-fashion way, we wrote letters.” Norma recalls tossing Tom’s address into her waste wicker basket, initially. “I was taking the garbage out days later and his address flicked out and ended up on the ground,” she says. “I thought, is this an omen? So I wrote him a letter and the rest is history. We were best friends, could finish each others sentences.” Tom moved to Pitt Meadows after he married Norma and continued to work as a broker and financial planner until he retired.

“Tom always finished what he started.” Norma Murray In 2003, he was elected as a school board trustee and represented Pitt Meadows for one term. “He wanted to make a difference and prove that politicians could be honest and work with bare bones budgets,” says Norma. In 2011, Tom decided to

take on city hall itself after reading a news article about increasing staff salaries and taxes. It was Norma who challenged him to do something, instead of just complaining. “He took it up and, boom,” she says. “He was a determined guy. He always finished what he started.” Although Tom failed to get the city to pursue a “zero tax increase” budget in 2012, he was successful in 2013. He spent the past two years pouring over city hall’s budget, spent weeks in summer seated outside a supermarket getting signatures for his petitions and even requested documents under the Freedom of Information Act. He arrived at the hospice pleased he had achieved his goal and spurred others to push for fiscal responsibility. A bursary will be started in Tom’s name for students of SD42 who will pursue a higher education in the arts. Tom is survived by two children from a previous marriage, his step-children and grandchildren. A celebration of his life, complete with New Orleans jazz, will take place in the New Year.

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Job of learning The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district moved away from letter grades at the elementary level this year, making them optional. The Surrey school district is trying the same at some schools. The concept was spurred during the teachers’ work-to-rule campaign in the first half of the preceding year – when no physical report cards were issued and parents had to communicate with teachers to get detailed progress updates about students. The idea being piloted in the local school district is to not issue letter grades for individual subjects, but give so-called more descriptive status updates, such as exceeding or meeting expectations, or not, with discussions as to how each student can better achieve those. It is being sold as a way for parents to be more involved, and for students to take more ownership of their learning. But this new method is not sitting well with all parents, or students. Some of the latter at the intermediate level enjoyed receiving letter grades, that they provided incentive and motivation toward a desired goal. It let them knew where they stood. Getting letter grades meant that had grown past the primary level and were being treated as more mature students, capable of handling such assessment of their work – that they were being less coddled. They were already setting their own goals – to achieve the highest grade possible, which meant much care and effort and sacrifice, all valuable skills. Not everyone is going to be passionate about every subject, but some will strive for excellence in all. Parents are now worried that letter grades will soon disappear from secondary school. Then how will students apply for post-secondary institutions, and scholarships? Neither is yet a concern, as high school students still get letter grades. But how to prepare elementary kids for increased assessments in Grade 8 then? No student should be surprised to receive a C-minus. They know if they understood or completed the work. And they have always been able to approach teachers for help. We know some students are stronger in some areas than others. And there are various programs for all types of learners already. Let’s not fool our students – the adult world is highly competitive and filled with perks, rewards and assessments. After high-school, they pay to learn, and some are paid to teach. That’s called a job. – The News

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Hydro misses mark on power line We in B.C. are blessed by waterpower – the best way to generate electricity, providing environmental impacts are properly addressed – John Kelly, Alouette River Management Society.

RMS director John Kelly is a retired B.C. Along the Fraser Hydro employee who Jack Emberly advised construction crews on environmental practices when constructing transmission line right of ways. “Right of way clearing creates environmental impacts,” said Kelly. “The challenge is to avoid damage, or mitigate the impacts.” Kelly said Hydro missed the mark recently on a local section of its Interior to Lower Mainland line, 250-kilometres of new towers and cables through bush from Merritt to Coquitlam. On Nov. 28, forester Cheryl Powers drove us to a clear cut in the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest that she and Kelly are concerned about. Here, towers 5035 and 5034 stand atop a road that dips to three small streams feeding Millionaire Creek, a coho producer. “Virtually the entire road has been rough graded to the mineral line to remove native vegetation,” said Kelly. “Alder, and invasive species like blackberry and Japanese knotweed take over. This results in ongoing clearing costs. One of my frustrations is the

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failure to have learned from years of managing vegetation to avoid erosion, fouling waterways, and invasive species.” We met workers about to lay straw down, and poke willow shoots into the ground to lessen the impacts of unmanaged water – erosion, and stream siltation. Kelly said this should have been done before the rainy season. Two channels six inches deep cross the road. “Water bars,” Kelly explained, “to break the energy of water flow.” But,” he added, “the upper bar was diverting water in the wrong direction. Right of way preparation techniques are poor.” Kelly points to grass seeds strewn about. They’re intended to return vegetation. “Ineffective,” he said, “because they won’t germinate until next spring.” The first of three streams has been culverted. “It will plug up and fail in the spring,” said Kelly. He wants the stream returned to its natural course to avoid loose dirt getting into the creek. It suffocates eggs. Ironically, ARMS volunteers are counting spawners in the system this day at lower reaches. An environmental audit this summer (Golder and Associates) revealed damage to two streams at the bottom of the road. “On June 21,” Kelly said, “an operator moved equipment through during a rainfall alert and a stop work shut down. The nonconformance was attributed to a failure in communication,” between machine operators and managers.

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Kelly wants all streams restored to their natural course. Maple Ridge environmental planner Rod Stott relayed local stakeholder’s concerns to B.C. Hydro consultant Lea Anne Sexton, along with the district’s fear that woody debris is a fire hazard. Sexton, replied in emails: “The contractor has installed water bars along the deactivated road to break up the slope length, and to catch any sediment before the creeks. The contractor is grass-seeding the disturbed areas on and beside the road and installing straw mulch on the slopes ... The work is currently underway and should be done this week.” The woody debris, Sexton wrote, “will be disposed of using various methods, including removal from site, burning, or grinding into chips.” For them to take credit for the restoration work on Millionaire Creek would be amusing if it was not so tragic, Kelly said. “The non-conformance occurred in late June. The site restoration commenced in late November – well past the growing season and only after repeated requests to address the impacts. The district has to push B.C. Hydro to ensure its contractor to improve performance. Stott has since requested Hydro meet with the district and other stakeholders in January to discuss the company’s policies and procedures. That might result in recommendations that would benefit the district and even farther afield. Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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online comments Change at top Carell Felgnar: Re: Maple Ridge postal workers protest at MP’s office (News). Canada Post should look to the States. I have received my mail 6 days a week here in California. Why is everything so complicated in Canada. Make changes, starting from the top, not the bottom.

Misplaced fight Ken Ogden: Re: Ready for SensibleBC, Part 2 (Letters). Craig Speirs, my brother is a criminal. Bleeding hearts may think drug addiction is only a health issue, but I do not. Governments and their institutions are as powerless over addiction as the addicts themselves. Governments have no moral problem living off of the misery of their citizens and offer only token assistance to alcoholics, smokers, gamblers and other addicts. Good intentions aside, governments are really no better than the criminal organizations you support through your own drug use. One could even argue that criminal organizations have an efficient and low cost distribution network for drugs, but you think you should have the right to purchase your cannabis at the government liquor store and then use it guilt-free. The problem is that government approval and increased availability of cannabis will lead to increased addiction and social problems. My brother made a split-second decision in elementary school to try cannabis and this led to the ruin of his and many other lives. Your self-proclaimed fight against ignorance and injustice is misplaced. • Dana Larsen: Re: Ready for SensibleBC, Part 2 (Letters). Well over half of Canadians have tried cannabis, and virtually none of them have used any other illegal drug. The true ‘gateway’ drug is alcohol. Alcohol leads to risky behaviour, bad decision making and polydrug use. Cannabis does not. The way to reduce any potential harms of cannabis is within a legally regulated system.

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Editor, The News: Re: ‘Desire the right things’ (Letters, Dec. 18). I’m confused, as often happens when I read The News. I can cite some examples of commentary I read in our paper that makes my head wobble. Cherryl Katnich and the ‘far out’ Craig Spiers, I won’t even mention further. But I will mention Dan Banov because he says things like, ‘People shouldn’t protest if they don’t know all the issues’. Then later in his letter he complains that some people don’t vote “because the issues are too complex.” So if I’m reading this right, he says people who are uninformed shouldn’t protest, but they should vote? I would argue too often the uninformed do vote and often even run for office. Egad. I guess he was hoping even more uninformed people would have voted for him and his pothead party.

He also says that if you are someone who protests the pipeline or pipelines, you are uninformed and you are being led by people with narrow, vested interests. I guess he is saying, alternatively, that the people who stand to make stupid amounts of money when these deals go through, wouldn’t mislead you and me, and certainly not to the enlightened Mr. Banov. In essence, he says if we don’t agree with him, we must be the uninformed. I wonder if he has ever pondered the possibility that he may be well informed, but his informants are full of Shineola. I also wonder if he is aware that his informants have so much more to gain than the rest of us. Fortunately, money has never corrupted anyone. Unfortunately, his informants have him convinced him the one thing that trumps all is money. Ironically, ‘Dan the Ban’ will see little or none of that. Coincidently, his infor-

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Mr. Banov also tells us that there ‘is the extreme remote chance of a small environmental damage.’ Who told him that? I may not be sharper than a bag of oil, but I’m not buying that one. Especially here on the precarious fault lines of the Cascadia subduction zone, where we are

due for a giant mega-thrust earthquake any time now, as well as the northern and southern Cordillera zones that threaten pipelines with their inevitable cataclysms . Hell, I can’t see why we wouldn’t want to put crude oil and bitumen in fragile pipes and lay them all over our nice clean province. Can you imagine the chaos and numerous large and putrid environmental disasters that could happen all over the province if those pipes bust – gushing that crap all over the land and waterways as we all scramble to save our own backsides in our homes. Who’s going to be available to manage that mess? But we don’t have to worry about that because we, the informed, will be so flush with money that we will just drive out to the toxic, wet, black, mess in our Rolls Royces and soak it up with wads of cash. Or with ducks, soil, fresh water and fish. Whichever is less valuable to us. Grant Baker Maple Ridge

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Grinches hitting outdoor displays Chase, 7, who loved to see the decorations in the front yard. A mean one robbed Eric Moffat of between $500 and $1,000 worth of decorations in the dark of night, including an inflatable six-foot Santa and Christmas tree from his place at McKinney Creek Estates. A bad banana victimized Wendie Hawkins, a single mother with five-year old girl, of her Christmas lights. RCMP Cpl. Alanna Dunlop said many of these crimes go unreported to police, so reliable stats are unavailable. But five such incidents have been reported to the RCMP this year. “Unfortunately, it’s not unusual at this time of year,” she said. “It’s really not in keeping with the giving and caring spirit of the season.” She said the nature of the crimes – theft of all sorts of decorations, is not consistent with thieves stripping the light strings for their copper wire, as has been speculated. In many cases, light strings and extension chords are left behind. She said the incidents have generally happened east of 232 Street. “I encourage people to report these crimes, because it adds to our data.” Dunlop had lights stolen

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Strings of lights are pulled down, candy canes are smashed, reindeer apparently fly away and Santas are stolen. B.C. is getting national media attention for the growing population of Grinches in the province, as theft and vandalism is directed at Christmas displays. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have been part of the storyline, for their own levels of Grinchiness. In Pitt Meadows, a Grinch took a Christmas tree from the Boy Scout tree lot, strapped it to his wheels and pedaled away. Maple Ridge’s Mary Johnson and her family decorated their place on Cook Avenue with lights and five inflatable, automated Christmas figures. But early in the Christmas season, someone whose heart is a few sizes too small crept into the yard, ripped out the extension cords and lights, then tiptoed around and deflated and stole the five figurines. “If it was just me, I wouldn’t have a problem with it,” said her daughter, Julie Stillie. “It’s just stuff.” However, the total bill was about $1,000, and it was heartbreaking for her son,

from strings at her house in a previous community – causing the entire string to go out. So she knows the frustration of this un-Christmaslike behaviour. “Who does something like that, at this time of year, when we’re supposed to be thinking of others?” “You’re showing your Christmas spirit by putting up lights, and then someone does something like that.” This is by no means a Maple Ridge issue. In Port Coquitlam, Tracy and Manuel Castro had an impressive display vandalized, over numerous nights, and for the third straight year. In Langley, the Williams Park Society had $8,000 worth of lights and extension cords stolen from a storage facility. They were replaced, but after the lights were erected, thieves stole a giant inflatable Santa and cut cords into pieces. An Aldergrove family had decorations stolen for a second straight year, including lights, ground marker pegs, wooden cutouts and inflatables. Cranbrook has had three reported incidences of Christmas decorations were stolen. A positive note, in at least three of the Maple Ridge cases, neighbours or generous benefactors have pitched in to replace the family’s Christmas displays.

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some people who are lobbying for compensation and that’s not on the table at all. “We’re talking about people who are mostly gone.” Bing admits it’s a touchy topic. “How much is the current generation responsible for bad things that their grandparents did?” But the government wants to have the apology completed in the next term, which starts Feb. 11. As progressive as Canada has become, there’s still racism in the country. “We still have a little ways to go.”

It will be nine months after Doug Bing’s surprising election win last May before the MLA finally has a place of his own. The first-term Liberal MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows moves into his new office at 20130 Lougheed Hwy. early in the new year, after sharing office space with Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton. At the same he’s moving into his new MLA office, Bing will be leaving Pitt Meadows council, on which he served almost nine years. “I am getting nostalgic. I do sort of feel like it’s the end of an era.” Bing has said he’ll resign from council in January to spare the expense of calling a by-election. He hasn’t been drawing council pay since he was elected to the B.C. legislature. He counts the new Pitt Meadows library, South Bonson Community Centre and the seniors’ centre as progressive accomplishments during his three terms. “I think we’ve got a great seniors’ centre.” He is also excited about a future project in Pitt Meadows – -the approval for the North Lougheed Connector, a road linking Golden Ears Way to Lougheed Highway. It will facilitate a shopping centre built on the north side of the highway. “That sort of economic activity doesn’t come through very often.” Moving on from Pitt Meadows business will allow Bing to focus more on provincial affairs. He’s on both the government’s strong economy committee and the health committee, and his experience in the health care field as a dentist makes the latter easier. “I’m enjoying the posting.” He expects the city budget to be passed in the new year while he’s serving as deputy mayor for Deb Walters, to be on vacation. Pitt Meadows’ controversial 2014 budget, which calls for a

role, and with my history and b a c k g rou n d , explaining what it’s all about.” Bing’s father and grandfather each paid the $500 head tax when they came to Cana- Bing da in 1910. His uncle also had to pay the tax and his aunt received $20,000 in 2006 as part of the federal government apology. The B.C.. apology committee is stopping in cities in B.C., mainly on the south coast, inviting the Chinese for their input on the apology. “It’s just a statement in the house about something that happened,” Bing said. “There are

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Counting coins Eric Langton Elementary students Dayton Gill and Sydney McCrea count money their school raised during the Coins for Kids campaign in support of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society on Tuesday at the Albion Fairgrounds. For more than 10 years, schools in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have been participating in the coin campaign. Eric Langton raised $624.45 this year.

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Child porn found on pedo’s laptop Christopher Paul Neil already plead guilty to breaching bail

charges in Canada, and that prior to being sentenced, the court needs to know about his entire background, including potentially mitigating and aggravating circumstances. Neil pled guilty in October to breaching his recognizance in August following an investigation by the Vancouver Police Department. He was first arrested in Canada in September of 2012 at Vancouver International Airport following his return from Thailand. Neil, 38, who came to be known as Mr. Swirl following an Interpol investigation launched in 2007, was sentenced to more than six years in prison in Thailand for having sex with young children. He was featured in a series of photographs which showed him sexually abusing young children. Neil attempted to obscure his face in the photos by digitally swirling them, but computer experts found a way to reverse the process, prompting the first-ever global appeal by Interpol – the world’s largest international policing agency – for help. Upon his release from a Thai prison, Neil was returned to Canada, and he was arrested under section 810 of the Criminal Code of

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A convicted pedophile from Maple Ridge may have breached been viewing explicit images and videos of children engaged in sex, according to a Vancouver police report into allegations that Christopher Paul Neil breached his bail conditions. Police launched an investigation into Neil after receiving information he was in possession of electronics capable of Internet access. He was arrested August and police seized his cellular phone, e-book reader and laptop computer. “This report changes things,” Richmond Crown counsel Gerri-Lyn Nelson said in Richmond provincial court on Wednesday morning as she made arguments before Judge Patrick Chen. Nelson is requesting a psychiatric component be added to the pre-sentence report for Neil, who has already pled guilty to breaching his recognizance. Nelson said that Neil has never before faced criminal

Canada, alleging his actions cause fear of sexual offences to persons under the age of 16. But he was released on a series of conditions, including that he not have Internet access. Vancouver Police then launched an investigation after receiving information he was in possession of such electronics. At the time, Neil’s lawyer, Mark Thompson, noted that police investigators found no evidence that Neil had visited inappropriate websites on the devices. But Wednesday Nelson revealed that a more comprehensive technical examination of Neil’s laptop indicated he had installed specialized encryption software and created hidden folders that were password protected. The software was robust enough that the police investigator believed other files could still be hidden. There were several file names found, a half a dozen of which carried names suggestive of child pornography. Other files contained images of young boys having sex. On Neil’s cellular phone, the report indicated three images of young females, between the ages of 10 and 15, were found.

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“We have to have this project move forward before the government shows some commitment,” said Bing, who also represents Maple

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Bing’s comment worried Coun. Janis Elkerton, who was one of three to vote against amending the city’s OCP, a document which guides longterm development. “To hear that other levels of government aren’t interested in coming forward until there is development on the other side concerns me,” Elkerton said. “They already know this is failing. They need to deal with it now, sooner rather than later.” The 50-hectare area, located northeast of the highway and Harris Rd., is currently designated as highway commercial and agriculture. Council gave two readings to a bylaw Tuesday to change the area’s designation in the OCP to mixed employment and highway commercial. The mixed employment area, totalling 30.3 hectares, would permit a range of uses from light industrial business to hotels and conference centres. The city also plans to create a buffer area between the Dorado residential subdivision to the east and potential development to the west. Couns. Bruce Bell and Dave Murray joined Elkerton in voting against the OCP amendment as they were both concerned about costs and a lack of commitment from the provincial govern-

ment to fund construction of an interchange. The cost of building a connecting road and an overpass is pegged at $34 million, excluding land expropriation. The three also feel the process to push development on the strip is being rushed. “Even if we share it with other levels of government, the costs to Pitt Meadows will be around $8 million, and that’s a lot of money,” said Murray, pointing to an overpass in Port Coquitlam at Coast Meridian, which went a $70-million project to $130 million.

“To hear that other levels of government aren’t interested in coming forward until there is development on the other side concerns me.” Coun. Janis Elkerton “I would hate to see us put in a similar situation.” Mayor Deb Walters cast the deciding vote to proceed with the OCP amendment, with support from Bing and councillors Gwen O’Connell and Tracy Miyashita. “We want to drive this

process and do it in the right way,” said Miyashita, echoing O’Connell’s comments. Walters also sought to clarify Bing’s remark about a commitment from the province, saying she met with Minister of Transportation Todd Stone earlier in the day and “there was interest.” “This proposal is in line with the vision laid out in our strategic plan. It supports local jobs close to home … it will help balance our tax base,” Walters added. Following the meeting, Peter Jongbloed of the Pitt Polder Preservation Society, an environment group opposed to commercial development on farmland, said he believed the project was being rammed through as council was split. He noted the public overwhelming supported a land use plan that retained much of the North Lougheed area as farmland. Council also received a petition with more than 150 names on it. “I’m also concerned that it’s going to cost Pitt Meadows taxpayers big bucks,” Jongbloed said. “I think we are going to have a raw deal here.” • A public hearing on the OCP amendment takes place Jan. 21.

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Snowfall was expected for the Friday morning commute. According to Environment Canada, between two and five centimeters of snow will fall on Friday, and it is expected to come early in the day. And it will be cold, with a high of 2C and a low of 1C. The cold weather shelter at Salvation Army Caring Place has been increasingly busy. Shelter manager Mike Emery noted that the upstairs emergency shelter can house 95 people, and has been 95 per cent full through November and December. Downstairs is the extreme weather shelter for cold and rain, with an additional 15 beds. It has been running at 30 per cent occupancy in November, and 40 per cent in December. Emery expects it will be full or close to full with tonight’s cold and snow. While it has been a cold winter, Emery said there have been no reported incidents of homeless people in the area being injured by the cold. “We’re pretty good at encouraging people to come in, and the staff is good about telling them what the forecast is going to be.” Warmer weather is on the way. Saturday will be sunny with cloudy periods, warming to a high of 4C and a low of 2C. The forecast is not offering a white Christmas. The forecast is for rain on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, then Christmas Day will see cloudy periods, with a low of zero and a high of 5C.

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2014 Mitsubishi Mirage duced a three-cylinder, fuel-saving car at the smallest end of the market.

more fuel efficient, so buying a slightly bigger car isn’t much of a hardship. Mitsubishi has now introLooks The Mirage is sold in two trim levels: the base starts at $12,498 and comes pretty sparsely equipped – a small car with a little price tag; the larger Nissan Versa is cheaper at $11,898 and has more power. The car that most people will choose is the Mirage SE, with many more goodies, but the price jumps dramatically to $15,398, and with the automatic transmission it lands at $16,598. At this price, there are plenty of options in the subcompact class. Inside The Mirage SE does come nicely equipped. The front driver’s seat has adjustment and both front seats have good seat heaters. The centre cluster is nicely finished and features Bluetooth with streaming audio. There is an auxiliary jack, but no USB jack to charge your phone. The back seat is small and the rear cargo area is what one might expect from a little car.

Drive What this little car was designed to do is deliver impressive fuel economy. This is achieved by placing a 3-cylinder engine under the hood and matching it to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). With just 74hp, this car is way down on power compared to the rest of the subcompact set, even the Fiat 500 has 101hp and the Nissan Versa has 109hp. This combination of small packaging and small engine deliver a rating of 5.3L/100km in the city and 4.4L on the highway. In my mostly city driving I was achieving 7L/100km. The problem with such a small engine is that it often needs to be pushed hard to accelerate and pass other traffic. The engine and CVT are loud, especially when the car is cold. The steering is very light for easy maneuverability, but at higher speeds it feels too vague. This car is happy cruising because the engine settles down to a lower RPM and the noise level drops. Ask this car to perform and it’s an experience filled with noise and vibration.

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Pros and cons of higher speed limits By Keith Morgan

he provincial government’s current review of speed limits has already prompted much discussion, which seems to support hiking the limits. With that in mind, we were surprised that a recent Insights West poll showed that 55 per cent believed speed limits should be left alone. Some reaction posted online by readers: efi1936: “I think that the Coquihalla should be 130 km/h and the rural part of Highway 1, 120km/h.” lyle: “As stated in your column, it is only excessive speed that kills ... “ CaryAnn: “I think the majority of drivers ... today are totally conscious of

their vehicle and surroundings and are very capable of handling the higher speeds.” 28speedster: “Here we are in the 21st Century driving at the same or lower speed limits than we did with cars in the 1950s, with bias ply tires on two-lane highways. New cars, tires, roads are engineered for much higher speeds. A higher speed limit will require drivers to pay attention to their driving.” Mark: “Being from Germany and having driven faster and safely on the Autobahn, I say it’s about time. When I took my driver’s test, part of the test was on the Autobahn and you had to go 130km/h (weather and local speed limit permitting) not to get points against you.” Dick: “Do not increase speed, what the heck is the hurry? (99 out of 100 already go way faster than the posted speed). Make your ride safe and enjoy the scenery.

Leah99: “Wildlife (and domestic pets), pedestrians, and vehicles driven by law-abiding people are put at risk by speeders as it is.” Snazzy: “Speeds above 90km/h greatly increase fuel consumption. In addition to lower speeds being safer for drivers, wildlife, it is also important that we consider the planet, and reduce our use of fossil fuels.” Rosemary: “In B.C.’s interior, there are many hazardous roads and bad weather conditions, but drivers in general ignore them. If you up the speed limit, they will up the speeding ... Whatever happened to safe driving? Like reducing speed at night when visibility is reduced?” Brian: “People already drive 10 to 20 above the speed limit ... if you raise to 120, they will go up to 140.”

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Acadia Denali: luxury By Ian Harwood

of day, the one that finds me buying things that we don’t need but can’t live without, returning things that apparently we can live without, and providing hourly updates to my wife on what I have accomplished thus far. Hectic and stressful. Well, this particular Saturday I had the Acadia Denali, and within a few hours of driving this vehicle, I was actually relaxed – luxurious seating and a premium Bose stereo

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that have gone into this vehicle. Power: The 3.6 Litre V6 engine puts out 288 horsepower at 6,300 rpm with 270-ft pounds of torque. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic that can be shifted into manual mode. Pump frequency: 13.3/ 8.8 L/100 km (city/ highway) Warranty support: Basic 3 year/ 60,000 km.

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Power-train five-year/ 160,000 km. Roadside assistance: fiveyear/ 160,000 km At first, I was a little skeptical about this vehicle. But after the first few kilometres, I changed my mind and found it to be a very comfortable and a fun to drive vehicle. Although there is lots of room inside, it does not give the impression of a big SUV, and it manoeuvres quite well. With the latest technologies added, I found it easy to use and very useful. Shoulder checks are something I do by habit, but with the side blind zone alert feature, it is like having someone else take a second look, which is comforting. Sticker price: $57,695 ian.harwood@ drivewaybc.ca

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). †Between December 16 – 29, 2013, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2014 Ford models (excluding C-MAX, Mustang Shelby and BOSS 302, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, Transit Connect, E-Series, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader), F-350 to F-550, and medium truck) for up to 60 months, to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/60/72 months, monthly payment is $520.83/ $416.66/ $347.22, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. ††Offer valid until December 29, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents towards the purchase or lease of most new 2013/2014 Ford models (excluding Focus, Fiesta, C-MAX, Mustang Shelby and BOSS 302, Transit Connect Electric, and F-150 Raptor) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Only one (1) bonus offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. Taxes payable before offer amount is deducted. **Until December 29, 2013, receive 0.99%/1.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine for a maximum of 84 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $215/$322 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $99/$149 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $618.78/$1,821.39 or APR of 0.99%/1.99% and total to be repaid is $18,067.78/$27,085.39. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$750 and freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. *Purchase a new 2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine for $17,449/$25,264 after Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$750 is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after total Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▲Offer only valid from December 3, 2013 to January 31, 2014 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before November 30, 2013 who purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV, and Medium Truck) or Lincoln vehicle (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before CAD$1,000 offer is deducted. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2014 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2014 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.5L/100km (30MPG) City, 6.3L/100km (45MPG) Hwy] / 2014 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. ‡Claim based on analysis by Ford of Polk global new registration for CY2012 for a single nameplate which excludes rebadged vehicles, platform derivatives or other vehicle nameplate versions. ‡‡Based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. 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Share the driving. If you’re alone, pull over if tired. Also, remember road maps or satellite navigation, a scraper and a brush, a shovel and a piece of carpet (traction pad), a first-aid kit, a flashlight, matches and a candle. It might also help to have extra fuses, belts and hoses, tools, road flares and reflectors, spare clothes and blankets.

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Steering in the Right Direction ($240): Want to spice up your ride? Perhaps add a sporty element? Sparco makes steering wheels for both street and race cars. Sparco also sells race attire, seats, shoes and more.

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NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

National SAM Award nominees announced The Fraser Valley is becoming a market leader in home starts and sales, and the CMHC expects this to continue in 2014. However, unlike in Vancouver, single-family homes make up the bulk of the sales. “People still want land,” says CMHC Market Analyst Richard Sam. “Fiftyfive to 60 per cent of sales this year were single-family homes.” In contrast, the majority of sales in Vancouver were multi-family homes. “The benchmark for single-family homes is decreasing,” says Lance Jakubec, CMHC Senior Market Analyst. Sam also notes that Surrey has seen the largest increase in population growth in the Fraser Valley, followed by Abbotsford and Langley. The type of home isn’t expected to change in the new year though. “All markets are growing at a similar rate,” says Jakubec, naming condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes as the markets. “We see moderate increases in new construction in 2014,” he says. Living in the Lower Mainland has its benefits, and much of that is the reason behind growth in most cities. “Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world,” says Neil Chrystal, president and CEO of Polygon Homes. “Buying conditions have never been better.”

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As 2013 comes to a close, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is looking to the year ahead. “This is an unprecedented time of low and stable interest rates,” says Carol Frketich, CMHC BC regional economist. She notes that she expects this trend to continue, keeping the Lower Mainland housing market strong. “Our ties with Asia bode well for our outlook,” says Frketich. “Currently the top four migration countries are China, India, the Philippines and Korea.” She also notes that businesses are increasingly investing in B.C., keeping the economy strong and bringing new jobs to the area in many sectors. She states that skilled workers are the second largest group of immigrants coming to British Columbia, with most settling in the Lower Mainland. First-time buyers are also expected to increasingly enter the market in the next few years, though in an older age bracket than in the past.

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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association has announced the finalists for the 2013 CHBA National SAM Awards, which celebrate excellence in new homes, renovations, technology, construction, presentation and marketing nation-wide. Among this year’s finalists are eight Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association members, in 13 categories. Adera Development Corporation has been named in four categories, including best Multi-Family Project, the Community Development Award and best Brochure/Kit. They are also in the running for a Grand SAM Award, which honours a builder for both excellence in building and marketing new homes. Concert Properties is also a finalist in four categories: best Multi-Family Project, best Project Signage and Logo, the Marketing Excellence Award and the Grand SAM Award. TQ Construction follows with three nods for best Kitchen, best renovation Any Room and best Whole House – More than $500,000. Portrait Homes and Solterra Development are in the running for two awards, for Single Detached Home Between 1,500 and 2,200 Square Feet and the Community Development Awards, and best Direct Promotion and the Marketing Excellence Award, respectively. Eurohouse Group, reVISION Custom Home Renovations and Upward Construction and Renovation each received one nomination. Eurohouse Group is a finalist in the Single Detached Home over 4,000 Square Feet category, while reVISION is a finalist for their Whole House – More Than $500,000 renovation. Upward has been named a finalist for the Single Detached Home between 2,500 and 4,000 Square Feet. The awards will be presented at the CHBA’s 71st National Conference on April 4, 2014, in Whistler. For a full list of finalists, visit www.chba.ca.

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By Mike Lascelle

bout two weeks ago, I had just finished my work day and was driving home. It was just your typical shift of selling Christmas trees, making seasonal planters and such, nothing too profound.

Suddenly, an oncoming vehicle pointed itself at me and seconds later crashed into my car, which was later written-off by the insurance company. Had I not been able to swerve slightly to the right, I am sure that the impact would have been centered on my driver’s door and I would not be around today. If there is one gift that a sudden reminder of one’s mortality provides, it is an acute sense of regret in regards to those things left undone – be they thank-yous, apologies, places you wanted to visit, people you wanted to reconnect with, or just personal accomplishments. Of course, it is only a gift if one survives and is able to do something about those regrets, and I am going to put one of those behind me right now by telling you why I love this season and the town I celebrate it in. Just consider it an open Christmas card to all of you: I like those red plastic bells that hang from the lamp posts on Lougheed Highway and 224th Street because they remind me of that scene of George Bailey joyfully running down main street of Bedford Falls in It’s a Wonderful Life; I enjoy cutting my own Christmas

I like the old-fashioned wooden bowl that sits on my coffee table, while my cat ‘Gus’ terrorizes the ornaments on our fresh-cut Christmas tree.

holly at the Timberosa Tree Farm (thanks Tim and Kathy), especially when accompanied by the screeching of Steller’s Jays; I love to look out at the snowcovered Golden Ears mountains as I walk out my front door each day; I look forward to opening the perennial house doors each morning and watching as the Juncos fly away from the suspended Christmas trees that they have slept in through the night; I like the old-fashioned wooden bowl that sits on my coffee table, filled with nuts in a shell that no one eats anymore but myself, because it

reminds me of my childhood and my dad’s stupid grin as he pulverized pecans and walnuts; I enjoy getting a coffee at Valley Fair Mall and just watching the Santa photographer go into animated contortions (using the words wieners and cheese repeatedly) just to get that perfect shot; I savour the first Mandarin orange of the year and I probably spend more time smelling the aromatic skin than I do eating the orange; I look forward to those seasonal visits from friends like Jack and Astrid because it reminds me

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I enjoy meeting friends and acquaintances on the street, shaking hands and wishing each other a Merry Christmas – and more importantly, knowing that we both really mean it. There is no other place in this world where I can find these small intangible things – the incidents, people and places that makes Christmas in Maple Ridge feel like home – so, Merry Christmas, Maple Ridge (and Pitt Meadows, too). Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_acer@hotmail.com).

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e take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of THE SUN: “Dear Editor: I am 8 years old.” “Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.” “Papa says: if you see it in THE SUN it’s so.” “Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?” -Virginia O’Hanlon 115 West Ninety-Fifth Street VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, VIRGINIA, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an act, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measure by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole truth and knowledge. Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance, to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that

neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but thats no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. It is all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank GOD! He lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, VIRGINIA, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

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Skaters donate through Shred. Share. Stoked. The annual charity skateboard competition known as Shred. Share. Stoked. took place on Sunday in the skate park at the Greg Moore Youth Centre, and teens showed their community spirit. About 120 people came out for the annual skate, including about 40 competitors. The event gathered 40 bags of clothing, $250 cash and three big bins of donated food. “It was a fantastic event,” said Meghan MacMillan, a youth programmer at the Greg Moore Youth Centre. “Every year we’re so surprised by the kids, and they’re so glad to do it.” The food will go to the Friends in Need Food Bank, and clothes to the Cythera Transition House Society. The cash will also find a home. “The kids have to decide. It’ll definitely go to a charity,” said MacMillan. The event is also a skateboard competition, and a chance for skaters to show their stuff. Damon Morgan of Surrey took first place in the beginner category, Jayden Murphy of Abbotsford placed first in the intermediate class, and Dominic Devries of Langley was the top advanced skater.

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(Left) Calum Wood, 18, from Pitt Meadows, sponsored by local businesses One Love Skate Shop and Give’r Skate Co., came third in the advanced category during the fifth annual Shred. Share. Stoked. competition for charity at the Greg Moore Youth Centre on Sunday. (Above) Elijah Chutskoff, 12, from Abbotsford competing in the beginner category.

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60 Minute Club is all about fitness, fun Initiative aims to get more children active by Don Fenn e ll Black Press

An hour a day of fitness can be made fun, especially when it is coupled with other healthy choices like eating right. That’s the goal of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, a fun and engaging online program designed to help get elementary school-aged children active. The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is now looking to expand its community reach by partnering with Black Press. “Our strong commitment to healthy communities is wellserved in our partnership with the 60 Minute Kids’ Club” says Randy Blair, president of Black Press’ Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island divisions. “The benefits of active families are so numerous, it will deliver increas-

ingly great news”. “We want to make (children being healthy) even more of a community effort,” says Gillian Thody, Western Canada manager of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club. And that means engaging more parents on the importance of their children making healthy choices, while demonstrating healthy choices themselves. These include physical literacy (playing for at least 60 minutes each day), eating healthy (including five or more vegetables and fruits daily and eliminating sugar and sweetened drinks), and cutting back on computer and TV time (two hours or less). Two 60-day challenges and one 45-day challenge are held throughout the school year, skipping over busy times and holidays. The first challenge of the year from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 has just wrapped up, with the second challenge set to begin Jan. 15. Schools across Canada participate at the same time. Schools

can sign up for the challenge at www.60minkidsclub.org. Each student logs in and tracks their own progress, receiving points for each log in, which aggregate under their school. This enables organizers to determine the most active kids, grades, schools, districts, regions and provinces across Canada. The 60 Minute Kids’ Club, which is aligned with Canadian Sport for Life, originated in 2009 with Innovative Fitness, a personal training business. At that time 5,000 Kindergarten through Grade 6 students in five schools in B.C., Ontario and Nova Scotia participated in a pilot program which produced encouraging results. In 2012, 70 schools in B.C. were involved and the program has now expanded to Alberta and Manitoba. “We hope this year to engage 100 schools in B.C.,” says Thody. • To learn more about the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, visit www.60minkidsclub.org.

Ridge goalie commits to NCAA team Maple Ridge goaltending prospect Jeff Smith has commited to play in the NCAA with the University of Massachussets-Lowell. Smith, is playing for the Powell River Kings in the BCHL, and the rookie has posted an outstanding

Ramblers boys win, girls lose In their only game of the week, the Maple Ridge secondary Ramblers seconior boys’ basketball squad defeated Pinetree 58-40. Ridge was led by Ethan Coumont with 22 points and five recoveries. Dominik Hartz made some outstanding contributions with his defence, and also put up 14 points, seven rebounds and six recoveries. Brad Bolton was the leading rebounder with nine. The Rambler boys are hosting a four-team tournament this weekend. They played last night, and will have a second game tonight at 8:15 p.m. The senior girls’ basketball team dropped its first league game of the year, 53-51. Despite being down nine points early, the team rallied to make it a close game by the half. Jane Grisley led the way for the Lady Ramblers with 27 points, including 4-for-5 from three-point range.

1.73 goals against average, .943 save percentage, and 11-2-1 record. He played midget hockey with the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs organization. Smith will start play for UMass-Lowell for the 2015-16 season, after another year in the BCHL.

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Pacific Junior Hockey League Harold Brittain Conference Teams GP W L T OTL Pts GF Aldergrove Kodiaks 28 22 4 2 0 46 146 Abbotsford Pilots 28 16 9 1 2 35 117 Ridge Meadows Flames 27 10 12 2 3 25 91 Mission City Outlaws 27 6 16 2 3 17 76 Port Moody Panthers 31 6 22 1 2 15 81

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Beating a check Declan Fitzpatrick of the Ridge Meadow Burrards slips past a Salmonbellies check during a U-12 Tier 1 field lacrosse game against New Westminster at Westview secondary on Sunday.

Bantam A Flight 2 Teams GP W L Burnaby WC A2 11 9 1 Cloverdale A1 12 7 2 Chilliwack A1 11 7 2 Ridge Meadows A1 11 7 4 Mission A1 9 7 2 South Delta A1 10 4 5 North Shore WC A2 10 3 5 Burnaby A1 11 2 7 Abbotsford A2 11 2 7 Langley A2 11 1 8 Port Moody A1 11 2 8

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November 29, 30, December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 & 31 ( from 9pm-3am)

PROTECT your community. We’re in it TOGETHER.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CLASS 1 LONG HAUL DRIVERS, F/T. BC & Alberta lanes. Minimum 2 years mountain verifiable experience. BC Okanagan runs pay .53¢ mile. Fax or email resume to 604-850-0309; casey@live.ca

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T needed for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits+ safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Brian 1-877-539-1750. TRUCK DRIVER Part Time. 2 or 3 days per week. 5 ton experience. Top wage. Call (778)237-0899

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

125

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 127

RESPITE Caregivers PLEA Community Services Society is looking for individuals and families who can provide respite care in their homes for youth aged 12 to 18, who are attending a recovery program for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Qualified applicants must be available on weekends and have a home that can accommodate one to two youth and meet all safety requirements. Training and support is provided. If interested, please call a member of our Family Recruiting Team at:

HELP WANTED

EDUCATION

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

BRITZ HAIR STUDIO

604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

HELP WANTED

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We are looking to add an assertive, personable Credit and Collection Specialist to our team. This is a permanent, full time position. As a Credit Officer some of your duties will include interacting with internal and external customers, approving credit limits for new customers, monitor credit thresholds for existing customers and contacting customers for payments. The skill set you bring to the team will include a professional telephone manner, effective time management techniques, efficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite and an entry-level competency of accounting.

NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS.

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

EDUCATION

Please fax resume to: 604-467-1197

HELP WANTED

Credit Officer

Your previous work experience will include role(s) in credit and/or collections with a focus in customer care. We are looking for candidates who have a minimum 2 years experience in a comparable role.

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

If you are looking for a change and would like to join a dynamic group, kindly forward your resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Stephen Gregorig, Credit Manager Box 3600 Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 sgregorig@blackpress.ca

caregiving@plea.bc.ca 604.708.2628 w w w. p l e a . c a

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LABOURERS Local Manufacturing Company is looking for energetic, enthusiastic people with a positive outlook. Full time positions for days and/or afternoon shifts available. No experience required, excellent growth opportunities.

caregiving@plea.bc.ca

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HELP WANTED

Call Wida @ 604-466-0661

Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ ton) and clean driver abstract.

Become a PLEA Family Caregiver. PLEA provides ongoing training and support. A young person is waiting for an open door...make it yours. y

EDUCATION

130

needed with clients, upto 60% commission

• Tuesday Mornings & Wednesday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove

115

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

2 HAIRDRESSERS

NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SIGN UP ONLINE! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

BRIGHTON COLLEGE - Train to be a Health Care Aide in 26 weeks. 604.901.5120

Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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FARM WORKERS

FARM WORKERS Pitt Meadows farming company requires seasonal farm workers for blueberry and cranberry farms. Duties will include general farm labor, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weed control and harvesting. Work is physically demanding; handling heavy loads, repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods of time. Work is performed outdoors in cold/damp or hot/dusty conditions. Wages are $10.25 per hour. Work can consist of 50 hours or more over 6 day weeks particularly during harvest. Approx start date: March 15, 2014 Please fax your resume to Meadowland Farms Inc. 604-460-2041 No phone calls please.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

115

EDUCATION

Competition closes: Jan 17th, 2014 We thank all those whom are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

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Looking For Staff? Start Here. Call 1-855-678-7833 today for more details.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HELP WANTED

GENERAL LABOURERS OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

131

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER required for weekends starting January 3 for elderly lady in Maple Ridge. Call Ann (604)467-4797

MAIDS R’ US

134

Residential & Commercial

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

BEST CLEANERS

AROUND GUARANTEED!

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

TH Restaurant Services LTD. o/a Tim Hortons

604-468-8889

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS

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www.paintspecial.com

ENVIRO

Position starting mid-January 2014 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services is an equal opportunity employer For further information please refer to our website at:

www.comservice.bc.ca Please forward resume to: cmadsen@comservice.bc.ca by: January 3, 2014 This position requires union membership. This position is open to male and female applicants.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

* Gift Certiﬁcates * Fridays Open * Move-Outs * No Chemicals

mariescustomizedcleaning @gmail.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

242

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

604-812-9721

HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

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(604)465-1302 / 604-786-3466

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SALES

UNIQUE CONCRETE

Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

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DRYWALL

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601

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ELECTRICAL

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

The Surrey Leader has an opening for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative. By joining the number one community newspaper serving Surrey/North Delta, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

604 575 5555

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KITCHEN & BATH RENOVATIONS Complete Bsmt finishing. Excellent job guaranteed. Joe (604)721-0069

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Carpet, linoleum, repairs, and restretches. 20 yrs. exp., fully insured. Call Keith McDonald

604-782-2069 Free estimates

604-618-6401 Marcel Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

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GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

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

(604)465-1311

The Leader is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 100 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

meadowslandscapesupply.com

HOME REPAIRS

604-618-6401 Marcel Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate

300

LANDSCAPING

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

DUTCH TOUCH Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS PROFESSIONAL FLOOR INSTALLATIONS

604-463-3644 604-861-1490 Den’s GarDENing Services Cleanups, Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Topping, Pruning Chipping & Stump Grinding *TOP SOIL *GRAVEL & *FIREWOOD DELIVERY

604.465.2944 317

604-465-1311

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373

Free estimates, Seniors Disc, high quality, low cost, WCB. (free baseboard painting)

~ 25% off with this ad ~

Call: (604)518-0974

338

PLUMBING

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501 LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

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

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Meadows Landscape Supply

MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

A name you can trust

SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

TONY’’S PAINTING

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

From $50/hr. 1, 2, & 5 Ton Trucks Available • Piano Service Available • Licensed • Reliable Serving all of Lower Mainland! 604-466-3101/604-505-4798

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

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MISC SERVICES

TRIPLE A MOVING

Send your resume with cover letter by January 10th, 2014.

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

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Jim Mihaly publisher@surreyleader.com The Surrey Leader #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, BC V3S 5J9

EAGLE TILE

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

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.Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge

DESIGN

CLEANING SERVICES

Janitorial, Ofﬁce Cleaning Int. Ext. Windows, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates

www.blackpress.ca

604-467-6065

CONCRETE & PLACING

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

SALES

New or Used CAR or TRUCK

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

Call 604-751-0775

Intex Janitorial & Maintenance Services

156

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HOUSE CLEANING

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Lauren 778-862-1920

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS EVENCE Ltd is a furniture supply company and we are looking for an administrative assistant for our busy office. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. Duties include but are not limited to data entry, reception and production administration. The Successful candidate will: -Have strong analytical and communication skills, -Be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision, -Have a sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Candidates with more than 2 years experience will be given preference.Salary is very attractive with other benefits attached. Please forward resume and cover letter to tass@offurntre.com for consideration.

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

$25/hr. Min. 2 hrs.

Incls. Equipment & Supplies

Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

FRIENDLY CLEANING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

100 - 20201 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge

Program Name: Outreach Counsellor/ Supervised Access Program Position: This position is Part-time at 25 hrs/per week

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EAGLE ROOFING

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

www.timhortons.com Or in store at:

Outreach Services to Children, Youth and Families Program

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Since 1985 604-808-0212

Full Time & Part Time *Days, *Evenings, *Nights, *Weekends, *Graveyard *Shift Work. $10.25/hour Experience & Education not required 10 VACANCIES Please apply online at:

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

# 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

PLUMBING

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood ﬂoors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

PETS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

LABRADINGER cross pups, ready to go born Oct 17, $500/each. Call (604)845-3972

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

LOVE BIRDS. 5 baby peach faced love birds.1 month old. Like being together. $100/pair or $75 single bird. 604-859-5752 (Abbotsford)

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

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

TOY POODLE PUP 8 weeks old. Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

TOY YORKI-POOH, 2mos old. Paper trained, shots and dewormed, 2 lbs. Mom & Dad - 5lbs ea. $700. 604-351-3347

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

#1 Cash Buyer ~ Since 1987 ~

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

374

TREE SERVICES

FURNITURE

$$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

ANYTHING OF VALUE Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured Give and Take Tree service Pruningâ&#x20AC;˘removalâ&#x20AC;˘hedgesâ&#x20AC;˘ Storm work and more ISA certifiedâ&#x20AC;˘insuredâ&#x20AC;˘WBC Call Matt at 778-872-8406

Single Items to Entire Households 604-463-4449 604-209-6583

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE 625

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE NEWER APARTMENTS â&#x2014;&#x2020; 1 & 2 Bdrm starting at $750 â&#x2014;&#x2020; Six Appliances â&#x2014;&#x2020; Secured Underground Prkg. â&#x2014;&#x2020; Cls. to West Coast Express â&#x2014;&#x2020; Adult Oriented

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS 3 female pups. Vet â&#x153;&#x201C;. Ready to go. $500/each. 778-899-3326 mikes hauling 604-516-9237

RENTALS

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments 800 sf S Impeccably clean Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail Jan 1.

2 bdrm / $925/mo. No pets ~ Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

604.466.8404 (Erik)

Polo Club Apartments

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us. CRIME FREE BUILDING

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows 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 Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Absolutely No Pets

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HOMES FOR RENT

810

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OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge OfďŹ ce & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000

746

2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class. Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear. Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents. 150,000 km. Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

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ROOMS FOR RENT

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

1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925

604-464-3550

845

For viewing call Gulnaz 604-820-9000 or TEXT 604-854-0011

RENOVATED SUITES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

AUTO FINANCING

MAPLE RIDGE: 228th St: 1 Bdrm condo. Avail NOW! Granite throughout. Big windows. Insuite ldry. Np/Ns $950/mo

PORT COQUITLAM

S Incl heat/ht water, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shoping/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

TRANSPORTATION

TOP PRODUCERS REALTY LTD

604.465.7221

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm $625/mo & 1 bdrm $550/mo Inc. hot water CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appt. (9am-5pm)

736

TRANSPORTATION

MISSION (Stave Falls area) Renovated 4 bdrm home, 2 levels on 1 fenced acre, appls incl. For good tennants - no rental increases. NO PETS. This is NOT a potential property for grow ops or drug interests. Avail now $1595/mo. 604-617-9649

Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, f/p, Approved pets only. Criminal Record check may be req. Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

GARIBALDI Court 2 Bdrm units avail Jan 1st. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.

RENTALS

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL CASH FOR X-MAS

Haney Motor Hotel

CASH for all Vehicles FREE Towing QUICK Service ALWAYS Available

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

Call 604-467-3944

778-865-5454

Maple Ridge furnished priv room, in newer home, wi-fi, full cbl, all util incl $500/mo. 778-893-2750

MAPLE RIDGE Townhouse for Sale. Abbotsford. 2 floors, 1660 sq ft per floor. Walk out bsmt. Upper floor view of mtns, Matsqui flats & Mission. 3/bdrms, 2 car garage. Call to view. 1 (604)856-8177 or 604-308-5489

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875 GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites *

627 ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

PETS 477

PETS

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House â&#x20AC;˘ Damaged House Moving â&#x20AC;˘ Estate Sale â&#x20AC;˘ Just Want Out â&#x20AC;˘ Behind on Payments Quick Cash! â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

MAPLE RIDGE

1 BEDROOM SUITE Renovated $715/mo Util + sec pkng extra

NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $88,888 w/$550 pad rent. Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

McIntosh Plaza Suit Mature Adults 22330 McIntosh Avenue

(604)463-6841 MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW Great Pyrenees pups, female, 1st shots, parents on site, ready now $600. Call (604)798-5069 BOLD FACE can make your ad stand out! A minimal charge for a good investment. Call us at 604-575-5555

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never believe how many good buys we can pack into one place!

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

EARN EXTRA CASH! Clean out your basement, closet, attic or garage and sell all those unwanted items. Place your ad with us today at 604-575-5555

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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2 bdrm bright apt.

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Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

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Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

FIRST TIME ADVERTISER? Let our professionally trained staff help you word an effective ad. Call us now. 604-575-5555

CLASSIFIED The matchmaker where buyers and sellers meet.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

COQUITLAM Centre area. 1 Bdrm grnd lvl, quiet, priv ent, w/d, fenced yard. $650 incl utils. 604-941-4166

736

PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm T/H in quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 4, 2012, at the 24400 block of 102nd Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Ridge Meadows RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $5,000 CAD, and $380 CAD, on or about 02:55 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) and section 7(1) (Production of substance) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1798, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for

disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

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On March 5, 2013, at the 11800 block of Laity Street, Maple Ridge, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Ridge Meadows RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,770 CAD, on or about 11:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1528, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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