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2nd Pitt candidate for mayor Michael Hayes joins John Becker By M o ni s ha M ar tin s mmartins@mapleridgenews.com
Long-time community volunteer Michael Hayes wants to be Pitt Meadows’ next mayor. The president of Pitt Meadows Community Foundation announced his in- Hayes tentions to run Monday, becoming the second candidate to vie for the seat. Current Mayor Deb Walters will not be seeking re-election. Former city councillor John Becker will be on the ballot seeking the mayor’s spot for the second time, having lost to Walters in the last election. See Mayor, 3
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James Rowley (left) as former Maple Ridge mayor Nelson Lougheed and Michael Stusiak as train robber Billy Miner during a historical presentation by the Emerald Pig Theatrical Society during the city’s 140th birthday celebration in Memorial Peace Park on Friday. See more, 14
Monday target for opening schools ‘Excellent news’ of tentative teachers deal By Nei l Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
School could be back in session as soon as Monday in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows after the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and province reached a tentative agreement in the early hours of Tuesday. Neither side was releasing many details about the six-year agree-
ment, which teachers will vote to ratify tomorrow (Thursday). The announcement of a deal was tweeted by the BCTF at 3:50 a.m. on Tuesday, at the end of a 16hour bargaining session. Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association president George Serra was hopeful when talks over the weekend did not result in veteran mediator Vince Ready “checking out,” as he did earlier when the sides were still too far apart. Serra had his last contact with a member of the BCTF negotiating
team at about midnight, and said it was looking like a deal was in the offing. Teachers are relieved an agreement has been reached. “There’s definitely a buzz and an excitement,” said Serra. The school board is hopeful teachers approved the deal. “It’s great to see it come to a positive conclusion,” said board chair Mike Murray. “It has been an ordeal, for sure.” Murray said School District No. 42 schools will open as soon as
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Vertical debate on transportation plan City releases its transportation plan By Nei l Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
Future requests to slow commuters down could get a bumpy ride at city hall, because at least one councillor is critical of the use of speed bumps along 124th Avenue in Maple Ridge. Coun. Michael Morden noted that the residents along Shady Lane, as the street is known, are “ecstatic,” but asked council, “was that the right decision for the community as a whole?” He noted that the fire department is against the use of speed bumps, or humps, and they can also create snow removal issues. The traffic that would otherwise be on Shady Lane is simply traveling on a different route, making those roads busier, said Morden. Now the city is receiving requests for speed bumps from residents on other busy streets, where residents feel traffic is going faster than the legal limit. Frank Quinn, general manager of public works and development, noted that the speed bumps were installed as a test case, to be reviewed after six months as to whether they should be part of the city’s traffic calming policy. Mayor Ernie Daykin said a large
Speed humps were installed along ‘Shady Lane’ in Maple Ridge as a trial experience. portion of his e-mails from the public are about traffic congestion, and a lack of courtesy by drivers. He meets with people, and even watches traffic at busy intersections in his own “Ernie Daykin unscientific traffic
counts,” to relate to the problems. Daykin explained after the meeting that city hall knew that the Golden Ears Bridge would change traffic patterns in the community. One major solution to commuter
congestion is going to be the widening of 128th Avenue to four lanes, and the city has been pushing for that, but it is not imminent. Daykin said “vertical deflections,” or speed bumps, have not previously
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“We have an excellent foundation to build on,” said Hayes, a software programming consultant who ran for a council seat in 2011, getting 942 votes. “We are one of the fastest growing markets in the Lower Mainland. We need to continue to build our local economy, while balancing financial, environmental and social responsibilities,” Hayes added. Although he grew up in Maple Ridge, Hayes has called Pitt Meadows home for 37 years. An active volunteer who lends his time to a long list of organizations, including the Pitt Meadows Day committee for the past 21 years – as well as Remembrance Day, Canada Day and the city’s centennial and annual Christmas celebrations – Hayes assures residents
that he will dedicate himself to the position of mayor “fulltime.” “I am up to the challenge,” he said, promising to have an open-door policy. “I believe in a democratic council, where the collective body represents the voices of all our citizens. As mayor, I will listen to those voices.” It’s the people Hayes met while volunteering in the city who prompted him to run for seat on council. “I genuinely feel that with my involvement in the community, it’s just a natural transition,” said Hayes. He understands some voters may question why he did not pay his dues as a councillor before seeking the mayor’s chair, but believes his background as a programming analyst will
help him navigate the new landscape. “I’m not a stranger to jumping in the deep end, sometimes without a life jacket,” said Hayes, who has always watched city hall closely. “I am quite familiar with a lot of the duties and policies that are in place.” If elected, Hayes intends to focus on fair taxation, transportation and growth, as well to ensure Pitt Meadows maintains its quality of life. He believes that increasing the city’s commercial and industrial tax base will ease the burden on residential taxpayers and help keep the local economy sustainable and strong for present and future generations. “You have to scrutinize where the money is being
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spent; it’s public money,” said Hayes. Since 2011, the city has received two petitions requesting council consider a “zero per cent” tax increase. The idea was also floated by Hayes’ opponent, Becker, in 2011. “Can we achieve a zero tax increase? Maybe,” said Hayes. “But certainly not at this time. We have to look at our industry and tax bases and what we are bringing into the community to be able to do that.” Hayes also intends to continue lobbying other levels of government for traffic improvements to the Lougheed corridor, especially an interchange at Harris Road and a rapid bus route to the Evergreen Line. As a member of both the B.C. Liberal Party and federal
been a traffic calming option for Maple Ridge, but were tried based on neighbourhood requests. He thought it was a better solution than blocking the street to though traffic, which was also suggested. “There are spots where speed bumps are appropriate. This is a trial – we’ll see what it looks like,” Daykin added. The mayor said he travels 122nd Avenue frequently, which uses traffic “buttons” – smaller intersection roundabouts – as traffic calming devices. “It’s the safest it has been in years.” The speed bump debate was part of a larger discussion prompted by the release of the city’s transportation plan on Monday. The plans calls for $28 million in spending in the next five years, and $157 million over the next 20 years. Most of it will add to the road network – $142 million. But the plan includes pedestrian, bicycle and transit infrastructure. The challenge is to ensure that the transportation system keeps pace with population growth. From 1991 to 2011, the population of Maple Ridge grew by almost 60 per cent, to 76,000 residents. It is now over 80,000. By 2031, the city is projected to grow to almost 110,000.
Conservatives, he believes his connections with MLA Doug Bing and MP Randy Kamp will help the city achieve those goals. “I look forward to working with both of them,” said Hayes. He is just getting his campaign underway and say it is too early to point out the qualities that differentiate him from Becker. He is currently building his campaign team and intends to make more announcements in the coming weeks. Becker, meanwhile, received an endorsement this week from Coun. Dave Murray. He also supported Becker for mayor in 2011, when Walters defeated him by 800 votes. “I recognized then that John has tremendous leadership skills and he is a great facilitator,” said Murray, who is serving his first term on council. Murray, a CUPE-backed candidate, got Becker an endorsement from the public
@ For more on the transportation plan, visit mapleridgenews.com sector union in 2011. Murray reflected on the past three years and observed: “I have been part of a divided council and that just doesn’t work. “I believe that John truly understands that councillors and citizens have voices that deserve to be heard.” Besides Murray, Couns. Bruce Bell, Janis Elkerton and Gwen O’Connell will be seeking re-election. Andrew Thompson is the only new candidate to officially declare his intention to run, so far. The civic election takes place on Nov. 15.
Workshop Pitt Meadows council candidates can attend an orientation workshop on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. inside the council chambers at Pitt Meadows city hall. Info: Kelly Kenney at 604-465-2433 or email kkenney@pittmeadows.bc.ca.
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INFORMED: We’re BC’s Newest City Maple Ridge Celebrates 140 years AND Becoming a City
INFORMED: September 2014 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.
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night’s musicians were simply amazing and reflect the love of live music that’s part of Maple Ridge’s DNA. A tip of the hat goes out to the folks at Port Metro Vancouver for their generous financial support of Friday’s Concert in the Park. Thanks to their sponsorship we were able to bring in professional lighting and sound equipment for this milestone birthday celebration.
Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Your Council on the home page. Council This Week Subscribe to the ‘Council This Week’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Notify Me’ and sign up today. Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the centre of the home page.
A huge thank you to Val Patenaude from the Maple Ridge Museum and Archives. She and her team provided us with so many great photos and tons of historical information. Her personal touch on the Emerald Pig’s drama presentation helped our actors find the words and character of the people they were portraying.
Saturday’s HUGE Farmers Market was a showcase of the bounty of nature and the rich history of our community. Eileen Dwillies and the team that bring you the Haney Farmers Market every week helped create a superb Birthday Bash event. Finally, the day ended where our community began, at the Port Haney Wharf, for the ‘Movie on the Wharf’ night. The best show of the night was the magical sunset and the hospitality of all the folks involved in the Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Initiative.
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Speaking of the Emerald Pig Theatrical Society, they hit it out of the park on Friday night. The actors represented six important people in our history, and a bonus appearance by the legendary Billy Miner that brought a chuckle to the crowd. Friday
One final thank you to all of YOU! You participation and enthusiasm made this a memorable weekend. It’s only ten more years until we turn 150! We look forward to the next Birthday Bash.
In this edition you will find an ad titled ‘Notice of Nomination’ that has some important information for both prospective candidates and those of you who are eligible to vote. Nominations are open for candidates seeking the office of Mayor, Council and School Trustee. All of these elected officials will be serving a four year term that begins on December 1, 2014 and runs to October of 2018. Nomination papers are available at City Hall and online at mapleridge.ca and candidates can turn in their nomination starting at the end of September until October 10, 2014. The ad also contains important information on Voter registration and mail ballot voting if you will be out of town on Election Day, November 15, or the advance polling days. In the last election only 1 in 4 eligible voters took part in the Local Election. We’re working to make sure that all citizens understand the importance of voting in this election. We are also providing a ‘one stop’ portal for you to get information on the candidates. Our City website at mapleridge.ca has an election button on the home page that will take you to information on the candidates, advance polling dates and locations, mail in ballots and the time and locations for voting on Saturday, November 15. In addition, we will be running ads and making posts via our social media channels. You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter for important posts and reminders throughout the election period and the most up-tothe-minute coverage of election results.
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On Monday, September 15 the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre reopened after the annual maintenance shutdown. Last week our maintenance team and contractors put the finishing touches on all the work. You will notice that rooms have been repainted and flooring replaced, but what might not be so obvious is some of the work that has been done to retrofit the facility with more energy efficient lighting and the work done on the infrastructure in the walls that are the heartbeat of the facility. This annual shutdown is an opportunity to do upgrades and important maintenance work to ensure that your customer experience is second to none.
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Driving force We may think we need wearable technology – such as Google Glass or the new Apple Watch – and manufacturers would like us to think so, too. But the last thing we need in this day and age of multiple distractions is something else to divert our attention from the responsibilities of operating a vehicle. Most drivers would probably agree that erratic behaviour on the roads has not decreased over the past 20 years. Indeed, it appears we are now paying the price for past leniency in what seems to have emerged as current norms of driving – unsignalled turns and lane changes, sudden swerves within lanes or into the line of oncoming traffic, unexpected decreases in speed and failure to respond to traffic signals. Most drivers have likely encountered another who is juggling the wheel and a cup of coffee, glancing down at a text message, or with a cellphone clutched to his or her ear. Since they, clearly, don’t see themselves as part of a problem, it would be meaningless to tell them that, on average, 30 people a year die as a result of distracted driving in the Lower Mainland alone – and some 88 province-wide. Similarly, it would probably mean little to those with such an undeveloped sense of self-preservation, that current police fines could bend their pocketbooks by $167 for distracted driving to $368 for driving without due care and attention. So let these remarks be addressed to those of us who place a greater value on life. It’s time we demanded a much higher standard, and a much more stringent series of penalties for distracted driving that will anticipate the wave of new attention-grabbing technologies. The B.C. Superintendent of Motor Vehicles believes that current regulations against using handheld devices will also cover wearable technologies. He thinks continuing to monitor the situation is an adequate response. We’re not betting on it. When human life is at stake, we suggest, we can’t afford to take an overly optimistic approach. While it would be nice to believe that all human beings will behave responsibly, given a new set of temptations, bitter experience demonstrates otherwise. If somebody can do something unwise, most likely somebody will do it. – Black Press
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Off to school in B.C., and court VICTORIA – Whatever cease-fire emerges from the latest round in the war for control of B.C.’s public school system, the next court battle is ready to proceed. Lawyers for the provincial government and the B.C. Teachers’ B.C. Views Federation have filed their written submis- Tom Fletcher sions to the B.C. Court of Appeal. At issue is whether legislation removing union contract terms that dictated class size and teacher staff levels was a violation of members’ constitutional rights to freedom of association. When B.C. Supreme Court justice Susan Griffin found that it was, the government changed legislation again. The same judge ordered that struck down and the 2002 contract language reinstated retroactively for every contract since then, imposed or negotiated. The government says that would create chaos as well as billions in expenses, pushing out full-day kindergarten and other allocations of space and money that have proceeded since union control was removed. Griffin’s order is stayed pending this appeal. If you think the latest strike has been disruptive, you don’t want to see what this judge’s vision would look like. Government lawyers argue that the BCTF’s constitutional right claim is
“wrong in law” and amounts to a veto that blocks the province’s ability to legislate in response to changing conditions. “According to the BCTF, legislation may improve on collective agreement entitlements but cannot remove them over the objections of the union without violating [the Charter of Rights and Freedoms],” the government’s submission says. “On the BCTF’s theory, collective agreement entitlements become constitutionally protected in perpetuity.” What that would mean to voters is when they throw out an NDP government that handed the keys to the treasury to public sector unions, the unions can veto that, too. And when mandated minimum teacher-librarians sitting in rooms full of paper books become the equivalent of buggy whip weavers, they must remain as long as the union wants. BCTF’s lawyers submit that the government is wrong in fact as well as law. Its arguments are technical, dwelling particularly on the fact that the government didn’t appeal Griffin’s first ruling. For instance, there have actually been two negotiated deals since 2002. The one in 2006 provided five years of raises and a bonus to get the government past the 2010 Olympics, and in 2012 there was a pre-election truce negotiated with the help of mediator Charles Jago. The government argues that re-imposing 2002 conditions would overturn other contracts that were agreed to by
the BCTF. BCTF’s lawyers say, in effect, the deleted terms covering working conditions weren’t there to negotiate. The Coalition of B.C. Businesses has entered the case as an intervener, arguing for the supremacy of elected governments when providing public services. Its submission notes that unlike private disputes, the right to strike is often curtailed in the public sector, and sometimes eliminated as in the case of police and health care. “When critical aspects of public policy are jeopardized by employee demands, those aspects could be legislated; where a fiscal downturn or inflationary pressures required austerity measures, they could be implemented through legislation; where strikes jeopardize important public services, the legislature could pass back-to-work legislation, and so on.” It’s been obvious for many years that the BCTF doesn’t function like a normal union, and isn’t much interested in starting to do so. Its leadership sees itself as an agent of “social justice,” a belief demonstrated by its promotion of flawed poverty statistics and pronouncements on everything from U.S. labour law to conflict in the Middle East. Its decades-old instruction to government is blunt: raise taxes and give us the money. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Who has the guts? Editor, The News: Re: Downtown still not vibrant (The News, Sept. 10). Until the establishment at the southwest corner of 222nd Street and Lougheed Highway is gone, the downtown area will continue to be plagued by thieves and drug dealers. The other day, I was at a gas station near the building in question. During the time I was there, I saw three drug deals go down. In order for the downtown to thrive, the dealers, petty thieves and other n’er do wells must go. Thus far, I don’t see anyone with the political will to clean up the mess. I wonder if any of our aspiring mayoral candidates have the guts to get to work and order the police to clear these people out of the downtown area? George Clarke Maple Ridge
Editor, the News: Re: Premier exploited birthday (Letters, Sept. 12). Shelley Evans claimed the premier and her education minister crashed a scheduled parent and student rally, attended and supported by teachers, taking place in Memorial Peace Park. The truth, as reported by Neil Corbett in the lead story on Sept. 12, is the inverse: “An angry mob of about 120 placardwaving teachers crashed Maple Ridge’s 140th birthday party.” The rally was not, as Ms. Evans pretended, a spontaneous, grass-roots “parent and student rally in support of public education.” Both the president and first vice-president of the Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association admitted they organized the rally to exploit the already-scheduled civic anniversary event in the ACT. Besides turning the truth on its head, Ms. Evans failed to divulge the crucial fact that she is a teacher. This omission mislead readers into believing she attended the rally solely as a concerned parent, whereas she is a BCTF member and a party to the ongoing labour dispute with a direct financial stake in its outcome. I understand Ms. Evans teaches drama. I hope she doesn’t teach ethics. Kirk Brown Maple Ridge
Here we go again, TLink Editor, The News: Re: TLink execs got raises again (The News, Sept. 5). Here we go again, executives in the money-losing TransLink system receiving fat bonuses. Why should employees earning from $ 300,000 to $450,000 a year receive bonuses on top of their already high salaries? Especially when these folks are in charge of companies that have no competition and monopolize their industries. TransLink has proven only one thing: to be very inept in running a successful business. But it is great at wasting taxpayers’ money. Lance Felgnar Pitt Meadows
Unfair Editor, the News: Re: Bistro window smashed (The News, Sept. 12). I was standing about 50 feet away when the Big Feast Bistro owner arrived at the back entrance of the ACT to deliver lunch for Premier Christy Clark and her group. I heard no noise or commotion, nor harsh words from anywhere as he drove up, neither from our group nor from another group at the underground parking lot exit more than 100 feet away. During the brief time he was unloading into the back entrance, the only words from any protestor he would have heard would have been from a women in our group, greeting and waving to his son, whom she told us was a friend of one of her children. His son smiled and waved back. During the delivery, I observed no chanting, yelling or gesticulating from any protestor within sight or earshot. In fact, it was unnaturally quiet at that time, as people were talking in low voices, speculating on how long the premier would stay inside, and where she might exit the building. I did notice that the bistro owner kept his head down, and did not look around, and I remarked quietly to my companion that he looked uncomfortable. But from my
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Teniko Okabe was ready for her second child, she just never expected him to be so eager to see the world. “It just happened so fast,” said the proud new mom. Carter Ramsay was born Thursday in his home with the help of paramedics and Maple Ridge firefighters. He wasn’t due until Sept. 23. Okabe was home alone with her four-year-old son Jayce when her water broke around 10 a.m. She called her dad Doug, who lives just a block away, but by the time he arrived, just a few minutes later, she was already going into labour. “He was coming,” said Okabe. Her husband Ben, working in Port Coquitlam, rushed to drive back home.
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Teniko Okabe holds her newborn son Carter Ramsay, with her husband Ben and other son, Jayce. In the meantime, Okabe’s frantic father called 911 and began getting instructions on how to deliver a baby. “My husband was panicking and hoping the ambulance would arrive before he had to actually deliver,” said Carol Okabe, or ‘Gammy.’ The Maple Ridge fire department, two ambulances and Ben arrived just in time to deliver the baby on the living room
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School revenue jeopardized International student numbers unknown By Nei l Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
The settlement of the teachers’ strike will help the local school district attract more and retain international students, increasing revenue, but whether some were lost due to the labour dispute won’t be known until classes resume. International students are a major source of funding for the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District – one of the only significant sources of income outside of funding from the provincial government.
There are some 500 international students in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district, the majority in secondary schools and 90 elementary. Their tuition is budgeted to bring the board $4.2 million in fees this school year. Of that, $1.6 million is revenue. “Given that we’re anticipating an estimated budget shortfall of $2.5 million for next year, adding another $1.6 million to this amount would certainly have a significant impact,” noted district communications manager Irena Pochop. She was not aware of any international students withdrawing from classes in School District
42. “We don’t know yet what our final numbers will look like. Some haven’t arrived yet and may not. We won’t know the extent of the damage our program may have suffered until school resumes.” The international students who did arrive have been attending classes at Riverside Centre while the strike was underway, with instruction offered by administrators. The financial benefits of hosting international students goes beyond the education system, as many host families benefit in their household income. Pochop said an additional $1.9 million goes to local homestay families in Maple Ridge
and Pitt Meadows. “Beyond any students we may lose this year as a result of the strike, there is also the worry about the long-term impact on international education programs provincewide,” said Pochop. “If the reputation of B.C.’s international education programs suffers, B.C. school districts may have trouble attracting international students in future years.” She said the board prepared interim programming, run by principals and vice-principals, for the international students. It is not focused on the B.C. curriculum and does not include assessment, but intended to help prepare the students for the coming school year.
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She said teachers received a fair raise that was within the province’s fiscal plan. “It was a painful thing for so many families to have to endure this work stoppage,” said Clark. “But because they gave us the space on both sides of the table … we were able to come to a negotiated settlement. It took time.” Education Minister Peter Fassbender said students may make up classroom time missed during the strike, which will be approximately three weeks of this school year. The plan could involve rescheduling Christmas holidays, spring break or adding days to
the end of the school year. Every student’s education will be “kept whole,” particularly senior high school students looking ahead to post-secondary studies, he said. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association was seeking a six-year agreement with wage increases of just over one per cent per year, in line with other settlements in the provincial public service. The deal, as it appears to be shaping up in various reports, looks like a 7.25 per cent wage increase over six years, backdated to 2013. As well, funds have been put towards class size and composition. The agreement includes mon-
ey to settle thousands of union grievances accumulated since the province removed class size and teacher staffing levels from the teacher contract in 2002. Clark said the deal includes increased funds to hire more teachers to address class size and special needs support. It is for six years, retroactive to the expiry of the earlier agreement last spring, with raises averaging just over one per cent per year. The government’s appeal of a court decision ordering the return of 2002 class size provisions will continue, Clark said. – Black Press files
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RCMP Sgt. Dave Smith on his horse, Justice, during Maple Ridge’s 140th celebration in Memorial Peace Park on Friday. Musicians, flanked by four photographs depicting the changing landscape of Maple Ridge, were the highlight of the anniversary celebrations in the park, which was packed past sunset as people sat in lawn chairs and blankets to savour the sounds of Tusket, Wendy Le Van, and the Maple Ridge Concert Band. The Emerald Pig Theatrical Society took the crowd on a journey through Maple Ridge’s 140-year history with a dramatic presentation that featured actors playing John McIver, one of the city’s first non-native settlers, former mayors Peter Jenewein and Betty Dube, as well as train robber Billy Miner. See slideshow @ mapleridgenews.com.
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The weather was beautiful, but the numbers were down at the Terry Fox Run on Sunday. The Maple Ridge event had 427 participants, plus 90 volunteers at the Hammond Community Centre for the 34th annual run. That’s down from 658 participants
last year. After talking with some teachers who volunteer with the run, organizer Betty Levens speculated that maybe the reason had to do with students not being in school. “If those kids had been in school, they would have all seen at least one movie about Terry Fox since they got back. Ter-
ry Fox would have been talked about because of the school run and none of that has happened,” said Levens. Nonetheless, $16,497 was raised, including $1,900 worth of Terry Fox merchandise. Levens was most impressed with guest speaker, cancer survivor Trina Munday. “It was enthralling just
to stand there and listen to her and see everyone else not moving,” Levens said, adding there wasn’t a sound while Munday was speaking. Next year, Ali Wakeling will be taking over as organizer, but Levens won’t be far. “I’ll still be there next year, don’t worry. But I am not going to do all the paper work.”
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GVHBA to hold Fall Home Renovation Show next month By Kerry Vital If renovations are on your to-do list, you can’t miss the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Fall Home Renovation Show on Saturday Oct. 4 and Sunday Oct. 5 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre in Coquitlam. Presented in partnership with the Better Business Bureau, the free show will focus on professional renovation information and education. The collaboration between the GVHBA and BBB aims to bring homeowners the largest one-stop source of Vancouver’s top professional builders and renovators. The show is completely devoted to renovations, and the popular Ask a Pro booth will be onsite and providing complimentary 30-minute one-on-one consultations to homeowners
looking for assistance. The consultations are first come, first serve and signup will take place at the show. Free 20-minute seminars are also scheduled throughout the show, covering topics such as Kitchen Design Trends, Renovating versus New Build, Heritage Renovations and Designing for Small Spaces, among many others. A full list of seminar topics and schedules will be posted online. “Advanced planning and working with experienced professionals will be your best protection,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Considering you are renovating one of your greatest investments, your home, it makes sense to only work with the pros.” De Wit notes that Metro Vancouver homeowners will spend about $3.8 billion renovating their homes this year, making it extremely important to hire a professional RenoMark renova-
tor. “The RenoMark designation assures consumers that the renovator they are dealing with has completed industry-leading education requirements and are part of a professional network apprised of the latest technologies and designs,” says de Wit. “As well, all RenoMark holders have committed themselves to a code of business ethics and offer warranties on the work they do, offering peace of mind to home owners that RenoMark professionals stand behind the work they do.” The event is free, but pre-registration is encouraged and attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. For more information and to register, visit www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288. The show will take place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 4, and 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Oct. 5.
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West Coast luxury by Teragon Developments A two-and-a-half-year renovation updated the home from 1928 with technology and features that would have never been imaginable when the house was originally built. By Kerry Vital Vancouver’s Shaughnessy neighbourhood is full of heritage-style homes nestled in lush greenery. Many of the homes take their inspiration from the history of the area, and one of Teragon Developments and Construction’s recent renovations is no exception. The home, which blends Tudor architecture with Art Deco, also offers modern amenities that no one would have imagined when the original home was built in 1928. “This was an intense renovation,” says Lars Van Linge, president of Teragon Developments, adding that it took place over two and a half years, and includes an entirely new foundation for the home to allow for an increase in ceiling height and usable space. The original home was the same size as the finished product (approximately 10,000 square feet), but was old and out of date. The family of four brought in Van Linge and his team to build a home that can truly be considered a luxury estate. Now known as The Mayfair, the home is seriously stunning. The curb appeal is incredible, with leaded windows, wood beams, brickwork and a travertine and natural stone walkway. Tudor arches are featured throughout,
including on the ceilings, fireplaces, doors and room entrances. “The homeowner generally left it to the designers and us,” Van Linge says. Teragon worked with architect Stefan Weidemann to design the four-level home, which also features a threecar garage, botanical garden, a pool-side cabana and a private putting green, among other amenities. A wood-fired pizza oven is just one feature of the outdoor kitchen. Inside, the home is one of the most technologically advanced in North America. In fact, it won an award for Best Overall Integrated Home from the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA). “This home has everything,” says Van Linge. “It can be controlled anywhere in the world.” Integrated audio and visual systems are throughout, including outdoors. The lighting for inside and outside the house is so state-of-the-art that it required its own architect. “We installed very advanced lighting for the owner’s art collection,” Van Linge says. “His collection is worth about $4 million; he has original works by Emily Carr, for example.” To protect the artwork, the home has a built-in humidification system that will keep everything at the optimal temperature, along with multi-zone climate control. You enter through the formal entry on the main level, with its formal living room, study, formal dining room, kitchen and casual dining room and living room. There you have access to the outdoor dining terrace and covered lounge.
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The Mayfair an entertainer’s paradise, with a games room, theatre and wine cellar “ from page.15 The level above is a private haven with three bedrooms. The master bedroom has its own dressing room and luxurious ensuite. The top level has another bedroom, as well as a sitting room, library, play room and laundry room. Teragon also expanded the basement of the home, from half crawl space and half basement to a basement with 10-foot ceilings throughout. That basement now holds a games room, home theatre, wine cellar and gym, making the home an entertainer’s paradise. The home has plenty of heritage-style touches, such as walnut panelling and flooring laid in a herringbone pattern. The bronzed railing on the sweeping staircase was inspired by an art noveau railing from Brussels, Belgium, and was hand-forged. Custom millwork, five fireplaces, custom stained glass and natural stone elements are just a few of the other luxurious aspects of The Mayfair. Van Linge himself is a journeyman carpenter, noting that he enjoys bringing those old-fashioned elements to his work. “Something that sets us apart is our eye for detail,” he says. “You can’t execute these kinds of ideas without being able to see the (small) details.” The renovations were completed last year and the owner has since sold the home, but Van Linge and his team are still involved with the new owners, assisting them with the operations of the house. “We’re still working with them to maintain and service the exterior paint and the HVAC system, for example,” says Van Linge. For more information about The Mayfair and Teragon Developments, visit www.teragon.ca.
The original home, above, was built in 1928 and required an upgrade. Among the new features are a home theatre, below left, a hand-forged bronzed railing on the staircase, left, and a gourmet-quality kitchen, below. Photos supplied by Teragon Developments and Construction
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Transitioning into autumn in the garden By Kerry Vital Fall is a time of transition. A new season begins, the fall colours start to arrive and it’s time to consider what you want your garden to look like next year. “Fall is a great time to prune your shrubs and trees,” says Jeremy Miller, owner of Houston Landscapes. “You can rejuvenate your beds with manure, mulch and soil. It’s a good time for planting, potting and soil amendment.” Soil amendment is something added to soil to improve an element of it, such as drainage or water retention. You want to ensure that your soil will keep your plants fertilized and healthy throughout the winter. Fall is not usually the time for blooming flowers, but it is certainly the time for gorgeous foliage. “Enjoy the fall leaves; they’ll be beautiful,” says Miller. “It’s also a time to look at what you want in your yard. If you’re looking out the window now and you want to see those beautiful red leaves, now is the time to engage with a landscape designer to discuss what you can do for next year.” Fall is the perfect time to plant larger trees and shrubs, as the increased moisture in the soil will contribute to a better growing environment for them. “There are a number of large trees that aren’t even available in the summer,” Miller says. “You can bulk up your garden in the fall.” Those fallen leaves also make for great mulch for your garden. “Rake up all of those leaves and put them on the garden beds,” Miller says. Winter vegetables such as kale and cauliflower are great things to plant now
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in preparation for the colder months. Herbs like sage and thyme are also good things to start planting in the fall. If you want to grow something from seeds, try carrots, lettuce or radishes. Now is also the time to plant bulbs to flower next year. Your local nursery will have plenty of options, from easy-to-grow varieties that even the worst gardener will be able to handle to flowers more suited to experienced green thumbs. Bulbs that you can plant right now include tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, among many others. However, you don’t necessarily have to wait until spring to see some blooms. Miller notes that winter pansies, for example, are able to withstand the colder weather, as their name states. Other potted plants that can create visual interest for fall include autumn crocuses and mums. Fall is also the time to plan ahead for when spring and summer return. If you spent the summer outside thinking about new paving stones or raised garden beds, start putting those plans into effect. “Now is the time to plan out projects for next year,” Miller says. “Don’t wait until next summer when contractors are ... busy; plan your larger yard renovations now because reputable contractors will be planning their 2015 contracts now.”
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Automating your home with the touch of a button By Kerry Vital Phone applications are a way of life now. You can check the weather, catch up on social media, play games and chat with friends, all in the palm of your hand. Some of the newest apps include ones that can control your home, even when you’re not there yourself. Home automation companies such as Control4 offer phone apps as part of their system, allowing you to turn lights on or off, control a thermostat and check the status of your security system, among other options. This gives homeowners peace of mind in knowing that their home is fine even while they’re on vacation, as well as the convenience factor of being able to turn your phone into a command centre for your entire home. It connects directly to your Control4 system, and is available for Apple iPhones and iPads and Android smartphones and tablets. There are also a variety of apps available on the Apple iTunes App Store or Google’s Play Store
for Android, depending on what kind of mobile phone you have. All of them require devices that are compatible, such as lightbulbs, thermostats, wall switches and dimmers, just to name a few, but can be an easy way to integrate automation into your home. If security is an important consideration for you, investigate downloading an app that turns an old phone or tablet into a motion detector camera. You can then set it up to turn on when it senses motion and record what’s going on around it. There are also apps on the market that allow you to control your locks. A lock that is compatible with your phone is necessary, but allows you to lock and unlock your home with your smartphone, as well as give “keys” to friends and family. No more having to give out spare keys that might get lost! Technology is an integral part of most homeowners’ lives, whether it’s through their television, computers or phones. The ability to control your home from afar is just the latest innovation.
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Vancouver Home + Design Show returns to BC Place By Kerry Vital
Options abound when deciding to renovate your staircase, from the materials used on the steps and railings to the size of the staircase itself. Photo supplied by SI Custom Creations
The annual Vancouver Home + Design Show will return to BC Place starting on Oct. 16, showcasing the latest trends and tips for homeowners. Among the highlights this year will be celebrity guests such as Bryan Baeumler, host of HGTV’s Leave it to Bryan and House of Bryan, and celebrity interior designers Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, currently stars of Cottage Life TV’s Colin and Justin’s Cabin Pressure. “We are so excited to welcome our favourite designing duo back to the Vancouver Home + Design Show!” says Jill Kivett, regional director at Marketplace Events. who owns and operates the Vancouver Home + Design Show. “Colin and Justin made their Vancouver debut at our show in spring 2007, and we can’t wait for our show-goers to get re-acquainted. From their signature humour to their spot-on design savvy, our crowds are definitely in for a well-deserved treat.”
The Metrie Main Stage will host several local experts, including Jamie Banfield of Jamie Banfield Design, Sarah Gallop of Sarah Gallop Design Inc. and Leigh-Ann Perrrault, a DIY blogger and regular contributor to Cityline. Other highlights include the Samsung Tag Team Kitchen Challenge, indoor street market Portobello West and Ask A Designer, among others. Come prepared with your design questions and you’ll be sure to find some inspiration. “Good design is all about finding your personal style and translating it effectively and affordably into everyday life,” says Kivett. “We’re looking to give every single person to walk through our show at least one tip they can use in their space, whether they rent or own. It’s take-home advice in its finest form.” The show runs until Sunday Oct. 19. For more information about the show and to purchase tickets, visit www.vancouverhomeshow.com. Tickets will also be available at BC Place.
Stepping up on a new set of stairs The staircase is often one of the biggest focal points in the house, and a lot more goes into choosing one than just picking the materials. By Kerry Vital A new staircase can be a stairway to heaven, whether it’s in a new home or as part of a renovation. Styles and materials vary, allowing homeowners to get creative. “Styles in staircases right now range hugely,” says Scott Inman of SI Custom Creations. “In a modern home, it’s all about minimal sight lines and super clean lines, while in a more traditional home, we’re seeing more ornate, wrought-iron scrolled designs.” John Hutton of Westcoast Moulding and Millwork is seeing a similar pattern. “Black metal is very popular for spindles right now,” he says. “They are available in both traditional and more contemporary styles. You have plenty of options, whether you’re looking for something ornate or more simple.” There are several important parts of the stairway that homeowners need to know, including the spindles (also called balusters), hand rails, newel posts and the treads. All of these combine to make for something that can be considered a conversation piece
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Do your research when it comes to stairs “ from page.19 ally means light-coloured spindles and newel posts, Hutton notes. However, wood is still a popular choice for the hand rail. “Black walnut to cherry to maple,” says Hutton. “They’re all popular. Maple is the most popular right now, but we can make a rail out of any species of wood.” Whether you’re renovating your home or building a new home, having the right person or company doing the work should be of the utmost importance. “You need to find a reputable company,” says Inman. “Stairs are one of the most expensive renovations in your house, so you want to find someone who is willing to show you photos of their work and let you speak with previous customers.” Every municipality will have different regulations regarding staircases, so it’s important to work with a professional who is familiar with what needs to be done. “Not everyone knows all of the code requirements,” Inman says. “You want to use somebody who has a good amount of experience.” Hutton recommends homeowners do some research. “There are a lot of decisions to be made,” he says. “Look at photos online and see what style works for you. What profile do you like? What style suits your home?” A good company will help you make those decisions, but it’s easier to know what appeals to you beforehand. “We will always help people make the decision that works for them. That’s what we’re there for,” Hutton says. It is extremely important to hire a reputable company when it comes to staircases, as the regulations are strict and they are one of the most expensive home renovations. Photos supplied by SI Custom Creations
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Creating texture with mouldings and millwork By Kerry Vital A plain painted wall can be boring and tired. Adding interior finishings can not only raise the value of your home, but also add some visual interest and distinction to a space. “For too long in this industry, it’s been difficult to pull together beautiful designs because selecting and purchasing moulding, trim elements and interior doors has consisted of a complicated process,” says Jan Rutgers, Director, Product Development for Metrie. “With our new Finishing Collections, gone are the days of rummaging through bins to find the best casing to match the dimensions of your baseboard.” Now, you can find pretty much everything on the market. “A few trends we are seeing include painting trim and walls the same colour,” says Rutgers. “We’re also seeing a trend of designers using unique wood stains for signature looks.” Changing up the look of your room can be as easy as installing Materials differ, but certain woods are still crown mouldings or interesting millwork. It will give you a big classic and used most often. “The mainstays are oak, poplar and maple,” impact on a lower budget. Photos supplied by Metrie says John Hutton of Westcoast Moulding & Millwork. “Really any wood can be shaped “You want to keep it symmetrical,” he says. “You into a moulding, but really soft species such don’t want a huge moulding and small baseboards.” as cottonwood don’t shape as easily and are more Another thing to keep in mind is the size of the easily damaged.” room. If you have high ceilings, a wider moulding He also notes that exotic woods such as batu, might fit perfectly, but you wouldn’t install that cherry from North America or Brazil and black walsame moulding in a room with a lower ceiling as it nut are also coming onto the market. When choosing what type of trim to install in your can make it look smaller. You want to keep the size of moulding in proportion with the size of the room home, it’s best to consult a professional. and height of the ceiling. “We look at the style of your home and recomOne of the great things about interior finishings is mend options,” says Hutton. “Everyone is different, its ability to transform your space. and we have different products to suit them.” “Create texture within a room by simply adding Hutton’s biggest tip is to do your research and trim to your walls,” says Rutgers. “Simple panel know what you’re looking for. He also recommends moulding can give a big impact without having to choosing a moulding that will fit the space and the invest in expensive art.” other items you’ve chosen.
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A stylish wardrobe starts in a well-organized closet By Kerry Vital An organized closet will save you time and headaches in the morning, whether your wardrobe is large or small. No longer having to search for that sweater you wanted to wear as the weather gets chillier is just one of the benefits of installing a custom closet. “Regardless of how small or large a space, designing a custom storage solution that maximizes every inch of space can make a world of difference in helping people get organized and reclaim their environment,” says Paige Adams, sales and marketing assistant for California Closets. She points out that there is no one-sizefits-all approach to a closet. Instead, the final design can be tailored to a client’s needs. “Options are endless when it comes to creating custom closets,” Adams says. “They are completely unique to each client and their specific needs.” Accessory items for closets include tie racks, belt racks, scarf racks, pull-out mirrors and pull-out hampers, Adams says. “Clients are often looking for the most innovative and highly functional design solutions that are both beautiful and unique to them,” she adds. Are you obsessed with shoes? Built-in shoe racks that hold boots, high heels, flats, dress shoes and everything in between are easy additions to a custom closet. You don’t have to do it alone however. “Hiring a professional is extremely beneficial in the development and creation of custom closets,” says Adams. Closet organizers have come a long way since the plain white wire shelving that many people grew up with. Adams notes that there are options for every budget. “Whether our clients prefer traditional
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he hilly parts of east Maple Ridge are blessed with a maze of creeks and streams. Some streams flow all year and others are reduced to just a trickle or dry up in summer. In the rainy season, they together carry down mighty volumes of water that ultimately end up in the Fraser River. It surprised me to learn a few years ago that natural features, including rivers, creeks and streams, are as much part of our heritage as old homes. With that in mind, I decided to try and find out the names of streams in Whonnock and Ruskin. Rivers Day is coming up on Sept. 28 and this seems a fine time to share my findings to date. I started with a search of the federal and provincial geographical records, but they only show the names of
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Kanaka Creek, Whonnock Creek, and York Creek, which are all flowing directly into the Fraser River. The planning department for the City of Maple Ridge kindly helped me with a map of the municipality, showing streams and their registered names. In the area south of Dewdney Trunk Road, between 256th Street and the Stave River, I found the following named and unnamed streams. From the west, three short streams feed into Whonnock Creek around 104th Avenue: The Henery (Hendry? Henry?) Brook, Norris Creek and Courtney Creek. Ritche (Ritchie?) Brook and Chuck Creek join Norris Creek on its short way to Whonnock Creek. Vincent Creek joins Whonnock Creek from the east. Old-timers knew Vincent Creek as Ruskin Creek, and perhaps the record should again show the name Ruskin
Creek because the watershed of Vincent Creek covers most of Ruskin and the origin of the name “Vincent” is obscure. Around Bell Road, close to the Mission border, the streams are part of the McCormack Creek flowing into Stave River. Further north, two short streams, Hannah Brook and Painters Brook, cross the eastern border of Maple Ridge, going into the Stave. On the west side of Whonnock, Sprott Creek, named after a respected English family that lived in the area, reaches the Fraser west of Spilsbury Street. The western tributary of Sprott Creek starts just south of 102nd Avenue and crosses 256th Street at 100th and again at 98th Avenue. A small, unnamed creek joins it at 96th Avenue. The eastern tributary starts south of 98th Avenue and crosses Rolley Road and Spilsbury Street.
The two tributaries of Sprott Creek meet just before the Fraser. West of 263rd Street is Hackney Creek, named after Arthur Hackney, who died in the First World War. Along 263rd Street itself runs a creek named Bellamy. Both creeks have their main catchment area between 98th and 96th Avenue. In the heart of Whonnock we find Cook Creek, which commences at 96th Avenue, crosses Byrnes Road and passes River Road just east of Sue’s feed store, where it is hidden by the hay shed that bridges it. Cook Creek was named after Charles Cook, who owned a substantial portion of land in that area in the 1890s. The name Cook Creek does not appear in the municipal records. A short distance further up River Road is an unnamed stream that starts just south of 100th Avenue and crosses Kearns Avenue and River Road.
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A quirk of nature has handed B.C. commercial fishermen a huge catch of sockeye salmon this summer, while leaving their American counterparts almost empty handed. Commercial fishing is winding down and the tally of the totes so far shows U.S. fishermen out of Washington State have caught barely 440,000
sockeye, a mere five per cent of the total Fraserbound catch as of Sept. 12. By comparison, Canadian seiners, gillnetters and trollers, as well as First Nations and sports anglers, have caught a combined 7.9 million sockeye. Americans had been allocated 1.8 million, but haven’t come close to that quota because nearly all the Fraser sockeye have stayed out of U.S. waters
by running down the east side of Vancouver Island via Johnstone Strait. It’s not that the salmon have been patriotic about sticking to the all-Canadian migration route. Pacific Salmon Commission chief biologist Mike Lapointe says warm ocean temperatures likely mean Fraser sockeye ranged further into the Gulf of Alaska and then, on their homeward migration, made landfall further north than usual
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Who were streams named after? tinuing its way across 96th Avenue and around the cemetery to the Fraser. York Creek was named after a former Whonnock postmaster and shopkeeper. Kanaka Creek only touches Whonnock’s northwest corner. Chadsey Creek starts west of 272nd Street between 108th and 112th Streets and ends at Kanaka Creek. The water of all streams near Kanaka Creek at 112th Avenue, at Cunningham Avenue, and at the western end of 108th Street flows into Chadsey Creek. Only one of the tributaries of Chadsey Creek
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York Creek, sometimes mistakenly called Rolley Creek, has two tributaries, one west and the other east of 272nd Street. Both start north of 112th Avenue. Zz Brook (who invented that name?) joins the western tributary at 108th Avenue. The eastern stream tributary is called Brynes (Byrnes?) Brook at its start. The two streams tributaries come together just before Bell Avenue. York Creek is then met from the west by Davies Brook coming from the 100th Avenue area before con-
has a name: Hall Creek crosses 112th Avenue halfway between 272nd Street and Ferguson Street. It appears that the early settlers and later residents gave private names to minor creeks. Those names were easily changed or forgotten but some made it into the official records. Who were these people and why was a stream named after them? The quest for answers to those questions has just started. Fred Braches is a local historian who lives in Whonnock.
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Birthday bash Zeggi and Karen Chan dance to the sounds of James Thorhaug and Friends during Maple Ridge’s 140th birthday bash at the bandstand in Memorial Peace Park on Friday. DaniElle aka Danielle Severinski, an singer-songwriter from Pitt Meadows, also performed at the celebrations.
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tions and actions that will help make our future community a reality.” Earlier this year, GETI team up with Cinema Politica Ridge Meadows to host a youth film festival with a theme that looked 20 years into the future. In addition to the GETIFest displays, activities and entertainment, the Artisan Village will showcase work by local artisans, and the Haney Farmers’ Market will be on site with its local growers, bakers and makers.
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Pinel expect between three and four thousand visitors to visit downtown Maple Ridge for the festival. GETI is a coalition of members who are engaged in diverse activities including local agriculture, pro-cycling initiatives, community gardens, alternative cinema, neighborhood organizations, environmental action, health, wellbeing and much more. GETI is part of a global grassroots movement, supporting citizen action toward reducing oil dependence and building community resilience and ecological sustainability. There are currently 475 official Transition Initiatives in 43 countries, including 27 in Canada. • GETIFest takes place Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Maple
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Intertwined and Buried Drawings on ACT walls Zuzanna Vasko and Jan MacLean strike an introspective chord in their artwork
tone. Yet the message is one of affirmation for life in all its seasons and inexplicable turns.
The two new exhibits recently been mounted in the ACT’s Passagio Gallery capture a mood of quiet reflection that is well in tune with the autumn season. Artists Zuzanna Vasko and Jan MacLean both strike an introspective chord in their artwork, revealing a shared affinity for the parallel landscapes of the environment and the human soul. Yet, they each approach their subject in a uniquely personal way. Vasko’s exhibition, Buried Drawings, grew out of a drawing project based on a local wooded area in Maple Ridge. When each drawing was completed it was hidden in the location
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in which it was created, and, in the weeks and months that followed, the environment inevitably left its own marks on the artwork. Vasko later retrieved each drawing from its woodland niche, and photographed it. “The photographs include forms created by me - and responded to by the forest - as well as the forms of the forest itself,” Vasko explains. MacLean’s display, called Intertwined, explores the territory of the inner landscape and its nuanced relationship with the outer world. “The earth, our bodies, and the longing for connection are entwined in ways that are
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An untitled photograph by Zuzana Vasko. irrational, messy and beyond our ability to comprehend,” says Maclean.
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Together , an acrylicmixed media painting by Jan MacLeod. our lives.” Both artists share a vision that is poetic, and somewhat elegiac in
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Maple Ridge artist and academic Zuzana Vasko has a bachelor of fine arts in Visual Art and a masters and PhD, both in arts education. Her research focuses on how the arts give us means to form personal connections with natural environments close to home, stemming from the belief that we are more likely to protect and care for areas we know and love. She teaches with the Faculty of Education at SFU.
Deep Cove, and holds a bachelor of fine arts in studio art, and an MA and PhD in arts education. She has been active in the arts as a visual and performing artist, and arts educator for more than 20 years and is currently a lecturer with the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. In her artwork MacLean loves to combine the spirit of play with reverence for nature.
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Flames off to a roaring start By Nei l Corbe tt Sports@mapleridgenews.com
The Ridge Meadows Flames started their season 2-0, with wins over the Port Moody Panthers 5-4 on Saturday, and a 7-2 blowout of the Langley Knights in their home opener on Friday. On Saturday, winger Halen Cordoni led the Flames with two goals and an assist, and was the game’s first star. Cordoni was a Maple Ridge midget A1 player last season, and Flames GM/coach Jamie Fiset said he has quickly showed he is not out of place in the junior ranks. Joe Olson had three assists, and centre Jordan Rendle had a goal and an assist. Brandon Inwood and Nicholas Maydaniuk also scored.
In goal, Tyler Read made 40 saves on 44 shots, and was selected the game’s second star. He started both games on the weekend, and was also the third star of Friday’s game, with 31 saves on 33 shots. In that game, team captain Danny Wilson led the offence with two goals and assist. “He was a force at both ends of the ice,” said Fiset. Andrew Strelezki scored twice, Cameron Alder had a goal and an assist, and Boston Colley and Michael Bell also scored. The Flames power play went to work efficiently, going five for nine against the Knights. Fiset said his team is running the same power play as last year, but with greater execution. “Our power play really clicked,” he said. “The guys are way more comfortable with it.” He has three groups that can run the power play. Rather than have a
top six group of forwards who are offence-minded, and a bottom six who are defence-first in approach, Fiset decided to take a different approach in the makeup of his team this year. “We wanted the best hockey players possible,” he said. “And then we’ll teach them to block shots, or work on their scoring touch.” The results is scoring depth throughout the lineup, that saw 12 goals from nine different players in the two games. All the positives added up to the first victory in a Flames home opener since the 2007-2008 season. The new and apparently improved Flames will face what should be a tough test this young season on Wednesday, when they travel to the Aldergrove Community Centre to take on the league champion Kodiaks. Aldergrove has a younger team this year, and they tied with Mis-
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Friday night lights will blaze this week in Pitt Meadows, as the high school campaign begins. The Pitt Meadows Marauders senior boys football team was in Kamloops last Friday, where they were bitten by the Vernon Vipers 26-7 in a loss to end the exhibition season. “The kids weren’t ready to go, and we didn’t play well in the first half,” said coach Matt Todd. Pitt managed to get only nine offensive plays in the first half of the game. The result was a 17-7 half-time deficit. The one Marauder score came when quarterback Jake Schuster hit wideout Matt Cameron with an eight-yard pass to finish a drive. The Marauders looked better to start the second half, said Todd, but a fumble and turnovers undid their good execution. Todd said it was the kind of game a team just needs to forget and move past. “We need to practice hard and be ready for this one – now it’s for real.” Their first opponent in the regular season will be the Abbotsford Collegiate Panthers. “They throw the ball a lot, and we’ll be ready for that,” said Todd. Corners Mark Ashamalla and Cameron and safety Hayden Hardy will be key performers. Todd said his offensive line will also have to do a better job of protecting Schuster, who does his best work out of the pocket.
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Blue and Gold Knights square off Week 4 in the Valley Community Football League saw the Ridge Meadows Blue Knights in Chilliwack Saturday to take on the pee wee Giants. Liam Anderson recovered his first fumble of the season, doing his part to keep his team in the game. Evan Kitchener teamed up with Nick Succurro and Ethan Holland to make some great tackles on the line, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Giants’ offence as the Blue Knights move to 2-2 on the season after a 36-12 loss. Also in pee wee, the Gold Knights did not fare much better in a home game against the Langley Bears, falling 18-0 to the visitors. The Blue and Gold Knights will face off against each other this Saturday at SRT. Atom: The atom division teams split a pair of games on Saturday. In the Gold Knights home opener against the Mission Niners, the hometown team won 33-0. Hayden Cote scored first in the first quarter. The whole team played well, making it hard for the Mission team to move the ball. In the third quarter, Jamie Huurman made a great interception and 40-yard return, then Jacob Brass ran it in for a touchdown. Great stops and tackles were made by Kian Zabihi, and the whole team contributed as the Gold Knights won 31-0 to remain undefeated in league play. At home, the Blue Knights lost a mid-field battle with the Abbotsford Falcons 8-0. Dante Clarke recovered his first fumble of the season. Big tackles by Justin Bronswyk, Jack Kannt, Jayden Mathiesen and Alexander Johnson that kept the game close. Demetre Cherras and Miller Bassett played well on the of-
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fensive line. Junior bantam: The Meadowridge White Knights defeated the Mission Niners 32-0 on Saturday to improve to 2-1. Tyler Spencer tossed a touchdown pass to Kyle Halverson and also recorded an interception on defence. Brad Tremblay also tossed a touchdown pass for the Knights. Tristan Parkin and Gabe Medeiros opened some gaping holes in the line, allowing Brock Pelwecki and Jevon Anutooshkin to score three rushing touchdowns. The defence, led by Blake Alford and Brayden Hamilton, shut down the Niners. Upcoming: On Saturday, the Meadowridge Gold Knights will host the North Langley atom team, 10 a.m. at Samuel RobertContributed son Technical school, in the only home game Ridge Meadows Knights running back Riley Rooney pulls away from a Chilliwack Giants of the weekend. opponent during a pee wee football game Saturday.
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EXCAVATOR Operators req’d with exp. in Residential excavating & fine grading. Fax resume to 604460-7853.
CLEANING STAFF
EXPANDING OILFIELD TRUCKING company requires immediate Class 1/Class 3 Drivers, Boiler Operators, Labourers and Mechanics. Experience in oilfield service or hauling dangerous goods preferred. Email: Robbie@brekkaas.ca.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
* We do Move-outs * Chemical Free
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GARDENING
300
LANDSCAPING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Pay-Less Pro Painting Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
NO Wood byproducts used
536
Scott 604-891-9967
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
604-465-3189
LANDSCAPING DESIGN / INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE Over 25 yrs experience. Strata, Commercial & Residential Pavers, Walls, Full Garden Make-Overs, New Lawns & top dressing & Drainage. mygardenerlandscaping.ca
Free Turf 16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows
(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812
Call (604)763-8795
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
1-800-663-5847
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
287
PITT MEADOWS PAVING A Complete Asphalt Service
JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
317
MISC SERVICES
Residential & Commercial “Award Winning Renovations� 32 Years of Experience
$59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
604-728-3009
info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com
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SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003
www.jonesbroscartageltd.com
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SUNDECKS
TOTAL RENOVATIONS
PLUMBING
LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441
341
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688
374
TREE SERVICES
560
604-537-4140
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683
You'll find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds! 604-575-5555
Professional Quality Workmanship
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
MISC. WANTED
ACREAGE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
609
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721
APARTMENT/CONDOS
DELUXE Condo: Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge, Cedar Downs 2 bed & Den, 4th fl, 2 pk lots, large storage, near WC Exp & Shopping, high-end appli, A/C, heated tile fls, Shaw internet incd, Avail Nov 1, $1500 + Utilities, 604-760-1265
627
HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles
Prompt & Reliable Call Harry @ 604-761-5132
FEED & HAY
FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630
PETS
NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $86,988 w/$550 pad rent. Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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GOLDEN RETRIEVER (with eye & hip cert.) and silver pug available for stud service for pick puppy back (ethical people only need respond) 604-820-4827
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
OFFICE/RETAIL
604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE
AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.
SENIORS DISCOUNT 1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.
Call 604-464-7548 Visit our website for other rentals: www.proďŹ le-properties.com
MAPLE COURT I
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.
MAPLE COURT II
Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 &
22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894
Maple Ridge
Glenwood Manor Apartments
Impeccably Clean! Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking
1 Bedroom ~ $795/mo. 2 Bedroom ~ $925/mo.
1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd
(604)466-5799
No pets ~ Avail. Oct. 1st Ref.s & Credit check req’d
GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.
Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, Approved pets only. Criminal Record check may be req. Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT
604.466.8404 (Erik) PORT COQUITLAM
Sorry No Pets
1 bdrm suite ~ $775
For more info: google us. CRIME FREE BUILDING
2 bdrm suite ~ $925 S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
604-464-3550
SENIORS DISCOUNT 1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.
AVAILABLE NOW Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL
1 Bdrm Apt $750 2 Bdrm Apt $850
1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800 Incl heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores and Schools.
604-476-6683
SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982
Maple Ridge: Downtown- Close to shopping. 3 bdrm condo $1100/m Gas f/p, 5 appls. Call 604-418-6123, 467-4450
SORRENTO 22260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341
ONE bedroom apt. Maple Ridge town center. full kitchen appliance in suite laundry. $750/month. Phone Nick at 604-307-8276
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and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.
P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise. 1 Bdrm +den 3rd floor. 650 sq/ft. Oct 1. $1100.
Includes heat, h/w. N/P. Avail Oct 1st.
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
TONY’’S PAINTING
Professional Property Management Services
Maple Ridge 1 bdrm $550m ~ 2 bdrm $625m Inc. hot water CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appt. (9am-5pm)
PETS
477
Email: harryoosta@gmail.com
Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)
MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St
456 RUBBISH REMOVAL
APARTMENT/CONDO
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
604-467-6065
356
706
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
Includes: Heat, Hot Water
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
RENTALS
DEVELOPMENT Potential in Urban Reserve. Maple Ridge / holding properties. Call 604-760-3792
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
FREE ESTIMATES
ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1866-960-0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
$45/Hr
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
MISC. FOR SALE
STEEL BUILDINGS...�GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!� 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca
603
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
www.affordablemoversbc.com
• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet
REAL ESTATE
MOVING & STORAGE
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
Great Location
Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.
PRESSURE WASHING
AFFORDABLE MOVING
SPECIALIZING IN
*Kitchen Cabinets *Vanities *Crown Moulding *Finish Carpentry *More
TUNA FOR SALE
563
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
Repair, Replace, Remodel...
1 & 2 Bdrms available
FOOD PRODUCTS
HANSRA FARM MARKET: FREE RANGE EGGS PLUS ORGANIC for sale. Hens roam in 6 acres. 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows (604)459-9393
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
Larry Donnelly 604.813.7283 or Dennis 604.417.1691
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APARTMENT/CONDO
MAPLE RIDGE
McKay Ave Dock, Maple Ridge 9am - 6pm Daily until Sept 21st 604 - 818 - 5747
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
We Sell Weed...
706
Queen Anne Apts.
www.paylesspropainting.com
PAVING/SEAL COATING
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
$825/mo & $925/mo
Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
332
PETS
RENTALS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
477
REAL ESTATE
P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS Ready Sept. 21st. Vet checked. $500. each. 778-899-3326
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
PETS
741
OFFICE/RETAIL
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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
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OFFICE/RETAIL
778-997-9582 MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
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www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
Ask about our
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$
ROOM SPECIAL
CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca
OPEN HOUSE CO-OP LIVING
2 & 3 bedroom units available for $826 - $1100/mo 1205 Johnston (at Guildford) Coquitlam Close to all amenities (Transit, shopping schools and parks)
Saturday & Sunday • 12pm - 4pm Contact Sandy @ (604) 945-5864 Email Sandy@terramanagement.ca
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
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All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor. One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.
Contact Jim at 604-476-2720
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RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
812
288sf & 750sf office space for lease. 19141 Ford Pitt Meadows. Call Tony 604-584-4704
BRAKES ONLY (Licensed Automotive Mechanic, Red Seal) (Maple Ridge). “No surprise bills, I check with you before the repair is made.” 778-240-2754 braksrperfect@gmail.com
PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
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818
HOMES FOR RENT
Mark your Calendars!
CARS - DOMESTIC
1983 Plymouth Horizon
Only 64,000/kms
3.5 ACRE, renovated 2500 sqft house, $1800/mo. 604-649-8987. sfong52@gmail.com
741
AUTO SERVICES
4 door hatchback, 4/cyl, automatic, all season radials & comes with 2 mounted winter tires. Good cond.
OFFICE/RETAIL
$2200. Call 604-467-9938
Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space
845
Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty
604-463-3000
746
ROOMS FOR RENT
$75 OFF 1ST MONTH
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
The Scrapper
Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.
2014 Community Resource Fair
Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or
Call 604-467-3944 749
STORAGE
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
851
Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
Onsite Manager
604.465.7713 750
SUITES, LOWER
MAPLE RIDGE- Albion area. 1 Bdr bsmt suite, f/s, w/d. Avail now, n/p, $800/mo incl utils. 604-308-4614. MAPLE RIDGE East Ctrl 124A Ave. 2 Bdrm grnd flr, very quiet, $900. Avail now. Charles 604-626-6783
752
TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
TRUCKS & VANS 1995 FORD F150 XLT with canopy $1200 obo 604-465-9642
NOTICE is hereby given that on Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. 20288 113B Ave Maple Ridge BC and 12:45pm at 11985 - 203rd St., Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned. 6052 - Stephanie Tubbs 6058 - Tomasz Stawarski B021 - Gary Butula G057 - Charles Pederson A022 - Alicia Young H023 - Richard Rioux J003 - Douglas Richard F096 - Sean Rathy J053 - Donna Rumley
A health and wellness extravaganza! October 18th 11 AM – 3 PM Haney Place Mall 50+ health and wellness exhibits • Great activities and entertainers • Fun for everyone in your family Come for the information, stay for the fun! Brought to you by:
Sponsored by:
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From September 15th -20th help us collect food from neighbourhoods across B.C.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHER CLAIMANTS NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of THOMAS EDMUND KEY aka TOM KEY, Deceased, formerly of 11002 Hazelwood Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 9P9, who died on January 29, 2013, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor at the address provided, before October 18, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entiltled there to, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. BRADLEY THOMAS SIEBEN 802-2020 Haro Street Vancouver, BC, V6G 1J3
Collection week. Between September 15-17 our volunteers will deliver flyers and donation bags to your doorstep. We do not solicit cash contributions door-to-door. Collection day. Anyone wishing to make a donation of non-perishable food items is asked to place them in the bag and leave it on their doorstep before 9:30 a.m. Collection day. Our volunteers will travel back to your home to collect these donations on collection day and then transport the food to your local food bank.
Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022
Most needed Food Bank items: Meal in a tin (Chili, Ravioli, Stew), tomato sauce/paste, cans of fish or meat, canned fruit/veggies, Kraft Dinner.
Ridge Meadows donations will locally benefit The Friends in Need Food Bank.
www.bctfooddrive.org • 1-855-74-BCTFD
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3,400
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7,500
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CALL US TODAY AT 604-467-3401 23213 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge mapleridgehyundai.com
Lougheed Hwy.
Tamarack Lane
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Haney By-Pass
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® The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Cash Cash price of $10,995/$19,995/$17,690/$17,995/$14,995 available on all remaining new in stock 2014 Accent L 6-speed Manual/2014 Tucson 2.0L GL FWD Manual/2014 Elantra GT L 6 Speed Manual/2014 Veloster Manual/2015 Elantra L Manual models. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,760/$1,595/$1,695/$1,595, fees, levies and all applicable charges. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ◊◊ Finance offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual with an annual finance rate of 0% for 84 months. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595, fees levies and all applicable charges (excluding GST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2015 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual for $17,830 at 0% per annum equals $96 bi-weekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $16,147. $495 down payment required. Cash price is $14,995. Cost of borrowing is $1,152. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595, fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding GST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ◊Leasing offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Sonata GL with an annual lease rate of 1.9%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $119 for a 36-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $2,750 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $12,032. Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,695, fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding GST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km on all models except Genesis Sedan and Equus where additional charge of $0.25/km. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $4,195/$3,400/$2,500/$3,695/$4,000/$7,500/$2,635 available on in stock 2014 Accent L 6-speed Manual/2014 Tucson 2.0L GL FWD Manual/2014 Elantra GT L 6 Speed Manual/2014 Veloster Manual/2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.0 Limited w/Saddle AWD/2014 Genesis Coupe 3.9L GT/2015 Elantra L manual. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. •Prices of models shown: 2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/2014 Tucson 2.4L Limited AWD/2014 Elantra GT SE w/Tech/2014 Veloster Tech/Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD/2014 Genesis Coupe 3.9 GT Auto/2015 Elantra Limited/2015 Sonata Limited are $20,530/$35,495/$29,530/$27,030/$41,030/$40,830/$27,390/$34,830. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,760/$1,595/$1,695/$1,595, fees, levies and all applicable charges. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Figures are used for comparison purposes only. ∆The Hyundai Accent†/Elantra received the lowest numbers of problems per 100 vehicles among small/compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Study based on responses from 96,119 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Propriety study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experience may vary. Visit jdpower.com. †‡•ΩOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. The SiriusXMTM name is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.
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Maple Ridge Hyundai has over 100 used vehicles in stock and priced BELOW MARKET VALUE!
2013 Chrysler 200 Touring Market Value $14,995
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Stk#U11621
The All New
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MAPLE RIDGE Prices do not include administration fee of $599.
2013 Kia Forte Koup EX Plus
2014 Kia Sorento LX AWD
Market Value $18,995
Market Value $24,495
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23,495
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SALE $59.99 MID RISE STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS Our Reg. $29.99 Sizes S–2XL.
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