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Trustees vote pay increase Small raise applies only to incoming board By Ne i l Cor be tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

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Incoming trustees in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will receive an inflationary raise. With the Nov. 15 municipal elections coming, trustees have set remuneration for the new school board at a base rate of $18,832, effective Dec. 1, 2014. That is a $279 per year raise from the current rate of $18,553, or 1.5 per cent. Trustees also receive a car allowance of $750 for in-district travel. The board chairperson, presently Mike Murray, gets an additional $3,000, and the vice-chair $1,500 more than trustees. Salaries will be $18,832 for trustees, $20,332 for the vice-chair and $21,832 for the chairperson. See Trustees, 12

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Slate running for school board seats Supported by teachers’ union and CUPE By Neil Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

A team of four politicians – one incumbent and three newcomers – will have the backing of the two biggest employee groups in the school district as they run for trustee. Slates have not been common in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows politics. However, trustee Ken

Clarkson said it appears to be the best way to uproot an incumbent in local elections, where simple name recognition holds powerful sway over voters. Clarkson announced Friday that he will be on a “team,” joined by three candidates who would be newcomers to the board – Korleen Carreras in Pitt Meadows, and Lisa Beare and Cherie Delainey in Maple Ridge. “In order to accomplish what we want to accomplish, we need a majority on the board,” said Clarkson, a former board chair-

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Debates set for municipal election By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

oters who want to see their politicians in person before they vote in a new council for four years will have a few chances in both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce will host a midday meeting for Maple Ridge mayoralty candidates only. However, that’s a luncheon event and will cost $25. Location is at the Arts Centre Theatre in downtown Maple Ridge, 11:30 a.m. The meeting will have a moderator and each candidate will have two minutes for opening statements, followed by a questionand-answer session. The audience can also ask questions. Payment is preferably in advance, or at the door. Two days later, on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., candidates for Pitt Meadows council and mayor will have their turn. The location for that debate will be at the Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Rd. That event will be free admission and open to the public. The Salvation Army also wants to hear from politicians. Maple Ridge mayoralty candidates will debate the issues Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at The Caring Place on 222nd Street and Lougheed Highway. It’s the second election in which the Salvation Army has hosted the event. There will be some discussions about housing and poverty and questions will be allowed from the floor. Ernie Daykin, Mike Morden, Nicole Read and Graham Mowatt all have confirmed attendance. With 26 candidates running for a Maple Ridge council seat, hearing from each one isn’t easy. But one of those candidates is organizing at least two events where voters can chat with

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Leo Mitrunen, who recently moved to Maple Ridge, chats with council candidate Morgan Jensen during a meet-and-greet event sponsored by the Haney Farmer’s Market on Saturday at the Leisure Centre. More meetings are planned. all of them. Morgan Jensen has booked St. John the Divine Anglican Church, on River Road and Laity Street, for two Sundays, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The first hour of each session will be a meet-and-greet format so voters can chat with candidates. A question and answer session will follow. Jensen said some mayoralty candidates have criticized him for organizing the events while running as a candidate, but others appreciate what he’s doing to raise public interest.

“Nobody else is doing it. I’m doing this for all the candidates, it’s pretty obvious. I’m doing it for the common good.” On voting day, Saturday, Nov. 15, Maple Ridge residents can vote at any one of the seven locations, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Those locations are Hammond, Laity View, Yennadon, Albion and Whonnock elementary schools as well as Garibaldi secondary and Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre. If that’s not convenient, people can vote early. Advance polls take place Saturday, Nov. 1 at Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre on 224th Street or Fraserview Village

Small Hall on 116th Ave. Wednesday, Nov. 5 is another day for early voting. That can be done at Maple Ridge city hall. Saturday, Nov. 8, people can vote early at Planet Ice, Maple Ridge Leisure Centre and Maple Ridge Alliance Church. In Pitt Meadows on voting day, people can cast their ballots at Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre and at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall on Harris Road. Advance voting takes place Nov. 5 and 7 at Pitt Meadows city hall and on Nov. 8 and 9 at South Bonson Community Centre.

Mayoralty meeting too rich for one of the contestants Gary Cleave thinks chamber meeting should be free By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Gary Cleeve won’t be joining in the mayoralty debate Nov. 4 sponsored by the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce at the Arts Centre Theatre. Instead, he’ll be outside, with his bag lunch, “hoping for a piece of Marie Antoinette cake.” Cleeve objects to the $25 price tag, saying in a release that he was shocked by the cost. He wants the event to be free to the public and says unless the fee is dropped, he’ll be “shivering outside the theatre with the huddled masses.

“This so-called all-mayor’s candidates meeting is really a job interview so the business elite can decide which candidate to back,” he said. Chamber president Terry Becker said the event, done in partnership with the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, is just one of the four regular business meetings the chamber has to hold every year. The mayoralty candidates were invited one of the meetings because there’s an election. Scheduling chamber meetings during lunch hours allows chamber members to attend without having to go home, then go out again in the evening, Becker said. “People like to come. They like to have some lunch … have the all candidates’ meeting and then they go back to work. “They like the luncheon format.”

Becker added that the chamber traditionally hasn’t sponsored an allcandidates meetings, adding that usually community groups organize those. “Because we’re a business organization, we’re going to do what our members ask us to do for Cleave first.” The meeting is a great opportunity for candidates to mingle with business owners. But they don’t have to attend. “If they don’t want to come, they’re going to miss the chance to talk to business owners.” The lunch takes place in the Genstar Theatre and the $25 is just to recover the costs of the

theatre rental and food. Becker pointed out that during last election, the chamber partnered to put on an all-candidates meeting in the evening, while there was a luncheon mayoralty meeting during the 2008 election. Cleave, Ernie Daykin, Mike Morden, Nicole Read and Graham Mowatt are all running for mayor of Maple Ridge. Becker said she hasn’t heard from Cleave. Mowatt plans on attending and says the $25 fee is for the meal costs. The chamber is an important organization so he’ll be there. Mowatt, along with council candidate Grover Telford, made a pitch to council Tuesday to reduce parking costs at Ridge Meadows Hospital. Last year, council said it could do nothing about the hourly charges. “If they don’t, we will,” Mowatt said.

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Public Hearing Notice TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, North-East corner entrance, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2014 to consider the following bylaws: 1)

2013-103-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7042-2013 LEGAL: Lot 2, District Lot 248, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 7478 LOCATION: 12366 Laity Street FROM: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) TO: R-1 (Residential District) PURPOSE: To permit a future subdivision of approximately 4 lots in the first phase, and additional 2 lots in a second phase in the future.

2012-036-CP MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7101-2014 PURPOSE: Section 919.1 of the Local Government Act permits the designation of Development Permit Guidelines for development areas at risk to hazardous conditions, such as wildfire. The intent of the Wildfire Development Permit Guidelines is to minimize the risk of wildfire to property and to people for new development located within the wildfire interface area identified on Map 1 of the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7101-2014.

No to sprawl: Brown Silver Valley resident running for Ridge council B y Phil Mel nyc h uk pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

There are good and bad ways to grow, good and bad places to grow, says a Silver Valley resident running for Maple Ridge council, Nov. 15. And it’s time Maple Ridge started following good growth, says Kristina Brown, who works in Vancouver but makes her living in the real estate industry. “I think there will always be development. But it’s up to the city to dictate what that development is going to look like. The easiest option is to take empty land and bulldoze it and just put up new houses. That’s the easy option. I don’t think that’s the best long-term solution,” Brown said Friday. Running this election is her first attempt at elected office. As a resident of Silver Valley, Brown has first-hand knowledge of suburb living. Despite it being almost a decade since the Silver Valley area plan was passed, houses and townhouses and roads, plus trails still predominate in the area at the north end of 232nd Street. “Don’t get me wrong, I love Silver Valley, but I think we’re losing the integrity of the area,” and not following the plan. The Silver Valley area plan is about a decade old and set a population target of 11,000 people. Today, about 6,000 residents live in the area. “It’s a long way from anything. There are no coffee shops, there are no produce markets. There are no services in place.” According to City of Maple Ridge staff, it just takes time for the population to

grow and for the services to follow. Brown said Maple Ridge has to change how it grows so people aren’t stuck in suburbs with no transit and congested traffic. The city needs Brown more business and commercial growth, “but I don’t support sprawl out to the east,” part of Maple Ridge. The official community plan calls for suburban expansion to Thornhill, east of 248th Street, once its population hits 100,000. “If our city continues to simply build houses farther and farther to the east and north, with no consideration paid to services and amenities, we are going to be left with higher taxes, a traffic nightmare, no amenities and more unhappy residents,” she says on her website. Brown says, instead, that western Maple Ridge, already served by schools and services, easily could be densified. Increasing the school population there will allow education funds to be allotted for new schools needed in the new suburbs farther east. Allowing more scattered developments create, “that feeling of disconnect in the community. If you don’t have those central places in your neighbourhood for people to gather and for people to come together, you don’t have a sense of community. “When we’re just sprawling out with none of those things in place, I don’t see that being good in our community in general. See Brown, 5

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AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforesaid bylaws and copies of staff reports and other information considered by Council relevant to the matters contained in the bylaws will also be available for public inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from October 8, 2014 to October 21, 2014, Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays excepted. Some of this information will also be posted on the City website www.mapleridge.ca on the Your Government /Meet Your Council/Council Meetings page. ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected by any of these bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained in the bylaws or by making a written submission to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services or by sending an e-mail to the Clerk’s Department at clerks@mapleridge.ca, by 4:00 p.m., October 21, 2014. Please note that all written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection. Dated this 8th day of October, 2014. Ceri Marlo Manager of Legislative Services

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Magician runs for council By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Mike Norden wants voters to understand, he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be the council clown. His decision to run for Maple Ridge council is a serious one, despite his part-time job as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Norden the Magician.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He admits, many people may be wondering why heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s running and that he has no direct experience on council, although heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been involved with many meetings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we all have to start somewhere,â&#x20AC;? he says

on his website, where he appears in his magic show attire of red suit. He says Maple Ridge needs to look at better ways of dealing with its garbage and green waste. He wants more buses in the new suburbs and more bicycle routes and sidewalks. The city can also increase its tourism potential by showcasing that natural beauty, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maple Ridge is poised to be a leader in usable and well-maintained parks and recreation areas.â&#x20AC;? While he lives in Mis-

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re subsidizing growth for the sake of growth. I think there will always be development, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to the city to determine what the growth is.â&#x20AC;? Brown is also concerned about the constant tax increases to home owners. If elected, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll evaluate every development proposal â&#x20AC;&#x153;based on how it will benefit the community as a whole.â&#x20AC;? Maple Ridge also has to ensure it will receive a RapidBus connection linking the downtown to the new Evergreen SkyTrain line in Coquitlam. While she works in the real estate, if elected to council, she will not be involved in any development proposals to avoid any perception of conflict of interest.

sion, Norden formerly lived in Albion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maple Ridge is definitely my first home.â&#x20AC;? Nordenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fulltime job is in customer service for Telus, while on the weekends he Norden keeps kids and adults laughing with his magic tricks. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been selected the

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Stem the tide A B.C. company is playing a small role in the battle against the newest health scourge that is tearing through Africa and threatens to spread elsewhere. Tekmira Pharmaceuticals has linked up with an international consortium that includes representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Medecins Sans Frontieres to advance its development of a vaccine for Ebola. Other companies are also working on vaccines. Some, including Tekmira’s, have reportedly already been used to treat patients, foreshortening the often long and arduous trials and regulatory approvals process. The need to stem the epidemic is that urgent. If the epidemic isn’t stopped, it could soon become endemic, a disease that will be forever entrenched in a region, ready to spread in a moment’s inattention. WHO estimates there could be 1.4 million cases of Ebola in West Africa by the end of January. Meantime, there has been only a trickle of volunteers among the medical community of the western world. The fear and stigma hearkens back to the early days of AIDS. “We talk about stigma and ignorance in Liberia, but let’s be frank, there’s plenty of stigma and ignorance in our own countries, and irrational fear of being on the ground. We have an obligation to counter that fear,” Sheldon Yett, the UNICEF country representative in Liberia, told the The Globe and Mail. Hopefully, more will have the courage to volunteer. When proper precautions are taken, there is very low risk among those working at Ebola treatment centres. Ebola is not an awful, frequently fatal disease. But we must act quickly and decisively, and not let fear prevent us tackling what could soon become the AIDS of our era. –Black Press

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Time for truth in B.C. treaty talks VICTORIA – Three years ago, long-time chief and band administrator Sophie Pierre sought an extension of her term leading the B.C. Treaty Commission and gave a warning. The federal and provincial government should start taking this B.C. Views Tom Fletcher long and costly effort seriously or “shut ’er down.” Last week, Pierre wound up her sixth and final year as chief commissioner on a slightly more hopeful note. This year, the Tla’amin Nation in the Powell River area and the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon had their treaties proclaimed by Ottawa. They join the Maa-nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island and the Tsawwassen First Nation in leaving behind the Indian Act and the courts to get on with self-government. Tsawwassen in particular has moved ahead aggressively. Its shopping centre development near the ferry terminal is one of the largest commercial projects in the province right now. All of these treaties were negotiated despite multiple overlapping territorial claims around them, and similar progress has been made with the Tsimshian First Nations on the North Coast and elsewhere. The need for aboriginal people to work out their overlapping claim issues between themselves was the focus of the commission’s

22nd annual report. In it, former chief commissioners Miles Richardson of the Haida Nation and Steven Point of the Sto:lo Nation added their influential voices, urging aboriginal communities to consider them shared territories, rather than clinging to ancient tribal rivalries. Another hopeful sign is that after seven years of commissions and studies, the federal government has finally given its negotiators a mandate to negotiate fisheries. This is the main reason why the Tla’amin waited five long years for Ottawa’s blessing after their treaty had been hammered out. This year’s landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, recognizing Tsilhqot’in Nation title in the remote Nemiah Valley, has also got the attention of Victoria and Ottawa. Pierre noted the “flurry of activity” by Premier Christy Clark in seeking reconciliation, which will culminate this month with a formal apology for the hanging of Tsilhqot’in chiefs 150 years ago. Pierre said this court ruling “should destroy any lingering thoughts that this issue is not of the utmost importance, and provide the necessary investment, both financial and time commitment, to reach satisfactory conclusions.” That’s the good news for B.C.’s thorniest historical problem, the lack of treaties across most of the province. It’s also becoming clearer that the Tsilhqot’in ruling is unique. It’s unlikely to be repeated by most other First Nations, even if they are willing and able to spend the years and millions to enrich lawyers in pursuit of it. Here’s the bad news. As of this year, the

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B.C. Treaty Commission has paid out $627 million to First Nations to support treaty negotiations. Most of that is in the form of loans, which are to be repaid out of the cash settlements that Ottawa contributes to settle modern treaties. Pierre acknowledges that some communities are close to completing treaties, but their debt has climbed to near what Ottawa is offering. This would leave them free but broke.

“Pierre acknowledges that some communities are close to completing treaties, but their debt has climbed to near what Ottawa is offering.” Others are just “spinning their wheels” with no real hope of achieving a treaty, Pierre said. The commission is calling for an “exit strategy” for these communities, starting with loan forgiveness that would allow them to pursue economic activity. There are First Nations, Westbank and Osoyoos prominent among them, which are thriving without treaties. Haida and Klahoose have developed successful forest products businesses as they move toward self-government. Federal and provincial governments must recognize the successes, and the failures. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Conservatives are northern Tea Party? Editor, The News: Re: Ingrid Rice (Oct. 10). The mindless support of the federal government in the Oct. 10 editorial cartoon is nothing short of frightening. The bombastic, American-style bravado of the Stephen Harper’s Conservatives has put a target on our (previously internationally respected) backs. The U.S. has been fighting in the region for years, but the only thing accomplished has been the fanning of the flames of terrorism. Let’s make no mistake – Middle Eastern oil, and evangelical Christianity are the main reasons for this action. That, and war is also an excellent diversion against electoral fraud, corrupt senators, underfunded healthcare, underfunded education, unemployment, skyrocketing food costs, child poverty, environmental degradation, and the steady and calculated erosion of social services. Canada has been rendered unrecognizable under the (dubiously attained) northern Tea Party majority. Is it 2015 yet? R. Benoit Pitt Meadows

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Editor, The News: I am disgusted, but not surprised. I attended the school board meeting last Wednesday and witnessed the current trustees vote for a raise in trustee remuneration. They made sure to praise themselves for a job well done, and to comment on how hard their jobs are. They sang of how hard they have worked in the last few months, supporting their employees during a bitter strike. That’s laughable. They were virtually mute throughout the strike, at a time when they should have been raising hell with the government. But they couldn’t do that because it wouldn’t go over well at the Liberal fundraisers and functions they attend. The only time we heard even a peep of support from them was as the upcoming election came into focus. And it was definitely a peep. It should have been a resounding roar of shame against the government. I found it bitterly amusing to see them fluffing up, ready to vote for an increase while reiterating the same justifications teachers recently cited: doing hard work, comparing themselves to other districts, no increase in a few years. They were very positive about themselves and all the programs they approve, (that teachers then put into place and de-

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Serra said there are trustees on the board who are politically aligned with the Liberal government, and others who say they are not political. “You [trustees] just can’t ignore the larger political picture,” asserts Serra. Asked whether members of the general public should worry about education system employees effectively hiring their employers, Serra responded that most of the general public sided with teachers during its labour battle with the provincial Liberals. He said the public wants trustees who will stand up to Victoria and “not worry about offending a friend politically.” Serra added that the current board has written letters to the educa-

tion ministry that are critical of the lack of funding, but still they pass “slash and burn” budgets. Mike Murray, the school board chairman, said the board is frequently critical of the provincial government’s decisions. Most recently, it wrote to Victoria protesting the $40 per day allowance given to parents for daycare during the school strike, saying the money should stay in the education system, and the decision was reached without consulting boards. “I don’t think we’ve been quiet. We’re publicly standing up,” he said. “What we’ve not been is confrontational.” Murray said he would rather make change through dialogue, not actions such as leaving the B.C. School Trustees Association, as the Vancouver board did.

He sits on a committee of the BCSTA that is working toward a new co-governance relationships for boards, and agrees that the relationship between boards and Victoria is not working. “That is a healthy conversation to have,” said Murray. His approach is to run as an independent, and take no donations. “I represent all the people in this community,” he said. He added that the board only decides issues in private where it is required – “land, labour and law” decisions being the rule of thumb. Sarah Nelson is leaving the board after one term in office, citing a lack of local autonomy. She said the addition of the team will make for an interesting election, but does not like the introduction of slates to

local school board elections. “I would prefer that everyone come in with their own independent voice,” she said. Nelson said she might be more supportive of the slate if it had broad support of all groups in education, including the District Parent Advisory Council and the principal’s association, rather than just the unions. The members of the team will advertise together, and promote the same message, said Clarkson. “Our schools are facing a financial squeeze. This puts our kids’ education at risk. We need school trustees willing to be strong, effective voices in our community,” said Carreras in Friday’s press release. “Teachers, support staff and the families in our communities do not feel this government values public education,” added Delainey.

“Teachers, support staff and the families in our communities do not feel this government values public education.” Cherie Delainey, candidate They will not be identified on the ballot, other than by the candidate’s name. Working as a team can be a powerful tool for politicians. A slate of candidates, including a new mayor, was able to win its way to power in the District of Mission during the last municipal elections. Clarkson agreed that slates have the potential to cause partisan divisions on the board, but said trustees have to conduct themselves professionally. “After you get elected, you deal with your differences as adults,” he said.

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Maple Ridge This Month MID-MONTH UPDATE OCTOBER 2014

SPOTLIGHT ON: 2014 Maple Ridge Election Election Day is Saturday, November 15, 2014. Who are you voting for? Across BC citizens will be electing their Mayor, Council and School Trustees on Saturday, November 15, 2014. This year, the successful candidates will be serving a four year term for the first time.

polls so we can improve the voter turnout. In addition to the Advance Polls, there’s information on mail ballots in this paper and online with instructions on what you need to do to sign up for that voting option.

All of the candidates had to file their nomination papers by 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014. They all have one week to decide if they want to continue to stand for office meaning that Friday, October 17, 2014 at 4:00 pm the nomination process will be closed and the ballot will be set for Maple Ridge’s 2014 Local Election. That’s where you need to get involved. You will need to decide who you want to represent you as Mayor, on Council and as your School Trustees.

We will continue to share information, pose questions and keep you informed of the key dates and information regarding “Maple Ridge Election 2014.” In addition to the print ads in this publication and the regular updates in Maple Ridge This Month, we encourage you to check out the 2014 Local Election page that you can access at mapleridge.ca. This is a great place to start your search for information. We have posted candidate profiles and contact information. Everything you need to know about where and when to vote is also online.

We’ve shared a number of ads that talk about the voter turnout in 2011. Only 25% of registered voters cast their ballot. The first part of our campaign has focused on making sure you and your neighbours know that there’s an election coming. Now our collective goal is to turn the awareness of the upcoming election into action. In the next edition of The News there’s an ad titled ‘Advance Voting Opportunities’ that will tell you where and when the Advance polls are. If you will be out of town on November 15, this is a great time to make an appointment in your calendar for one of the three Advance Polling opportunities on November 1, 5 and 8. Make an appointment with yourself on your smartphone or home computer to vote before you head out of town. Better yet, bring a friend to the

We will be doing posts on social media on the City of Maple Ridge Facebook and Twitter pages using the hashtag #MRElection2014 for our messaging. We need you to get involved in the conversation. You need to read the local papers, go to the all candidates meetings and be proactive in seeking information on the men and women who have stepped forward to stand for office. This election is important. All around the world people wish they had the right to vote. 25% of you understand that already, we are asking the other 75% to ‘step it up!’ Be engaged. Be a voter.

Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.

Monday, October 20 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, October 21 6:00 pm, Public Hearing - Council Chambers Tuesday, October 28 6:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click Ofﬁcial Participant the link under Your Council on the home page.

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Volunteer Opportunities – Maple Ridge And Pitt Meadows Citizen At Large The Commission has the responsibility for the direct delivery of parks and leisure services to residents and, for entering into agreements and contractual obligations within approved budgets to deliver services through various groups, agencies and businesses. The list of services offered by the Commission includes everything from the planning, maintenance and scheduling of Parks and Public Recreation, Cultural and Heritage Facilities to offering programs and drop in activities in numerous locations to all age groups. Providing support to the many community organizations who deliver recreation services to area residents is another critical aspect of the Commission’s work. The Commission is made up of nine elected officials and six Citizen-at-Large members.

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creasing their pay. In considering the issue, the board compared its remuneration to trustees in Abbotsford, Langley, Delta, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam and North Vancouver school districts. Coquitlam pays trustees $37,000 per year, and board chair $39,000, as the highest of the comparables. Most districts were in the $22,000 range. Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows trustees were the lowest-paid at $18,553, and their last increase was January 2012. The trustees decided against a proposed raise to $23,642, which would represent the average re-

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Problems with a pump station in Maple Ridge could cause trouble for a $33.5 million Langley project to bring Metro Vancouver water to Aldergrove and Gloucester. Township engineering and community development manager Ramin Seifi has sent a letter to the director of engineering and construction water services at Metro Vancouver, Goran Oljaca, expressing concern that delays to the Barnston Maple Ridge Pump Station at 200 Street and Lougheed Highway “will have a direct impact on the Township’s East Langley Water Supply

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on five receptions. Running back Ryan Beaubien also had 120 yards and a major on the ground. Beaubien was a standout on both sides of the ball, and put up 10 tackles and an interception on defence. Mack Dhami had eight tackles and a quarterback sack. Pitt next hosts the Mission Roadrunners, who are also 3-0 and whose quarterback is one of the best football players in the province. Jesse Walker is coming off a game in which he had 183 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Containing him will be the challenge for the Marauders. “The way it’s shaping up, it could be a first-place matchup,” said Pitt coach Matt Todd. “If we beat Mission this week, we’re in good shape.” Kickoff will be Friday at 1:45 p.m. at Pitt Meadows secondary. In other Eastern Conference action, the SRT Titans lost 63-0 to the Abbotsford Panthers.

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Community Health Fair, 12:00 – 2:00, Salvation Army Caring Place Community Talent Show, 7pm – 9 pm, Salvation Army Caring Place Golden Ears Feast and HAW Community Celebration Food Connect Event, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Memorial Peace Park Bandstand Cinema Politica and HAW Screening “Tiny: The story About Living Small” on October 23rd 7:00pm. Note Date Maple Ridge Council Chambers

Opening Doors, Opening Hearts Homelessness - together we can solve it. For more information on events, and to find out how you can support Homelessness Action Week, please contact Shawn Matthewson at 604-467-7464,smatthewson@mapleridge.ca For these and other regional events, visit stophomelessness.ca * HOMELESS HUB. 2013. HOMELESSNESS: SOCIAL EXCLUSION. RETRIEVED FROM: HTTP://WWW.HOMELESSHUB.CA/TOPICS/SOCIALEXCLUSION208.ASPX

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Sports

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Flames stop skid The Ridge Meadows Flames got back to playing some close hockey games over the weekend, and got back in the win column. On Friday night, they beat the Aldergrove Kodiaks 6-5 in double overtime at Cam Neely Arena. The Flames were down 5-3 in the third, but scored their fourth and fifth goals just 18 seconds apart to send the game into overtime. Grant Rostvig got the game winner, and also had two assists Danny Wilson also had a three-point night, with two goals and an assist. Dale Howell scored twice and Bradly Crompton once. They lost to the Mission City Outlaws 4-2 on Saturday. Flames goals were scored by Jordan Rendle and Michael Bell. • The Flames will host the Abbotsford Pilots on Friday night, 7:30 p.m. at Planet Ice.

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Your community. Your classifieds.

604.575.5555 fax 604.575.207 3 email FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

FUNERAL HOMES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 5

IN MEMORIAM

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHILDREN

INTRODUCTIONS

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

INFORMATION

RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

Harrison Bouchard 1987 - 2013

MARINE .......................................903-920

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes for typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

Dear Harrison, One year has passed since you left us yet but we wanted you to know that we will always remember you, your smile and your kindness. Every plumber truck, lifted dodge, long-haul rig and blaring stereo makes us think of you. We hope that you are happy where you are and that you’re watching over us each and every day. Your whole family misses you dearly and loves you very much.

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DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GOETZ, Conrad Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear, Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thoughts to reach. Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

OBITUARIES

Love and miss you, Marlene, Lisa, Wade & Brianne

Are you confident enough to develop business conversations? Black Press publishes the Surrey Leader, Langley Times and Peace Arch News along with 150 other publications. We will develop individuals with an ambition to succeed whether they have deep post-secondary credentials or not. This is an exceptional opportunity if you are adept at making successful calls and highly rewarding to those that maintain the required pace. We have an immediate opening for a Sales Consultant on our Digital team representing our highly successful online recruitment platform LocalWorkBC.ca. Primary Focus: • Contact prospective business clients via phone and email • Develop trustworthy and informative relationships • Maintain a strong volume of calls with the assistance of our CRM system

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Love from Leslie (husband) Leah (daughter) Aaron ( grandson) Steele Friends & Relatives

Eva May Shumyla passed away Tuesday, October 7th in her sleep. Born October 22, 1931, she was shy of her 83rd birthday. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 18 at 3 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 11770 West St., Maple Ridge.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

Qualifications: • Strong telephone skills • Marketing and/or creative mindset • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Basic computer skills • Strong command of English, both verbal and written It is also an asset if you have a good knowledge of BC communities. This is a full time position based in Surrey, BC. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefits and opportunity for career advancement. Please forward your resume with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to: Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager koconnor@bpdigital.ca Competition closes October 28, 2014

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS F/T & P/T avail- Local work for trucking company located in Maple Ridge. Must have min 5 years exp. Please reply with resume & driver’s abstract to: Fax: 604-467-5909 or Email: cridlandscartage@gmail.com

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bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

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PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net

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This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are an asset. The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediatelyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The Agassiz Harrison Observer is part of Black Press, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@ahobserver.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm Thursday, October 30, 2014. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Whether it's comic books, dirt bikes or video something for the kid in you in the Classifieds! Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package. Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to: Hilltop Subaru,4407 27th Street, Vernon, BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778

Editor Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Agassiz Harrison Observer. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Peace Arch News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a fulltime experienced sales person.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

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Related experience rating within the transportation/freight industry and an excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, is required. Applicants must be self-motivated, good at problem solving, detailed oriented and proficient in Microsoft word and Excel. Above average key boarding skills, excellent telephone manner and a strong customer service attitude are essential. Individuals with AS400 experience will be given preference. Interested candidates should submit an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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RELAXING STYLE - EUROPEAN IN-HOME PRIVATE STUDIO. From $55. Appt: 604.230.4444

RATES & AUDIT CLERK We have an opening for a Rates & Audit Clerk in our Pricing department. This position will conduct rate audits of existing billings and prepare online and telephone rates/quotes for customers.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

SERVICE DEPARTMENT Personnel required. Busy expanding Chrysler dealership 40 minutes from Edmonton looking for individuals to fill the following position: Journeyman Automotive Service Technicians. Flat rate system. Wages commensurate with training level and experience. Chrysler experience preferred but not essential, apprentices considered. Apply in person or by writing to: Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chrysler Ltd., 10447 - 104 Ave., Westlock, AB, T7P 2E4. 1-888-3495566. Fax: 1-780-349-6493. Attention: Dale Marshall or email: dfm@brownschrysler.com.

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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

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CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE

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CONCRETE & PLACING

UNIQUE CONCRETE

DESIGN

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

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

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

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GARAGE SALES

Haney Presbyterian Church Garage Sale Saturday, Oct. 18th 9am - 12noon 11858 - 216th Street

Excellence in Quality & Service

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ELECTRICAL

604-588-0833 300

GARDENING

All types of Rooﬁng Free Estimate Written Guarantee WCB Coverage Over 40 Years Experience

LANDSCAPING

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

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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APARTMENT/CONDO

317

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

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

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

560

MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. 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.

REAL ESTATE

$59.00 Per Ton

603

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

Call (604)763-8795 7 Days / Week

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

$45/Hr

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

Prompt Delivery Available

ACREAGE

DEVELOPMENT Potential in Urban Reserve. Maple Ridge 7.5 acres and 5 acres. Call 604-760-3792

MOVING & STORAGE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

MIRACLE MOVING

Maple Ridge 1 bdrm $550m ~ 2 bdrm $625m Inc. hot water Certiﬁed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appt. (9am-5pm)

(604)465-1311

1 & 2 Bdrms available $825/mo & $925/mo

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

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

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 &

MAPLE COURT II 22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

604-476-6683

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

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TREE SERVICES

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise. 1 Bdrms +den Avail now/Nov1st. $1100-$1165.

Call 604-464-7548 Visit our website for other rentals: www.proﬁle-properties.com

www.paylesspropainting.com

Scott 604-891-9967

Derek Manor

Maple Ridge

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $682, $830 and $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799

604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

Professional Installation

Impeccably Clean!

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

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

~ FULLY INSURED ~ .give and take tree service 778.872.8406

TONY’’S PAINTING

INTERIOR PAINTING Small jobs welcome. 45 Years exp. Call Tega @ 604-418-6242.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MURPHBROS Contracting - specializing in windows, doors, siding, decks, floors and all types of interior finishing. Liability insurance and Wcb. *WINTER WINDOW SPECIALS ON NOW* Call Shaun 778823-6939 or murphbroscontracting@gmail.com

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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Ask about our

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

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

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

Call 604-467-3944

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

827

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION MAPLE RIDGE townhouse - private bdrm, bathroom & sitting room for female, N/S, N/D, N/P. $600 inclusive. Call for details 604-466-9901.

VEHICLES WANTED

WANTED: VW dune buggy with fiberglass body. 604-883-9768.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

STORAGE

PETS 477

PETS

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

604.466.8404 (Erik) Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 2 Bedroom ~ $925/mo. No Pets ~ Available Now Ref.s & Credit check req’d

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

FROZEN BLUEBERRIES & Raspberries. HANSRA FARM, 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Road, Pitt Meadows. (604)459-9393

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

Onsite Manager

M.T. GUTTERS

287

746

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam

Call Tim 604-612-5388

1.800.910.6402

Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

APARTMENT/CONDO

Professional Property Management Services

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

Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808.

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

604-463-3000

Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $69,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)

D Free Estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

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Maple Ridge Ofﬁce & Retail Space

14179 Reichenback Rd

706

Pay-Less Pro Painting .proworks

OFFICE/RETAIL

Pitt Meadows Marina

RENTALS

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

**EXT/INT FALL SPECIAL** LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

741

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

PAINT SPECIAL .Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

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

TOPSOIL

• • •

www.paintspecial.com

AUTO FINANCING

SORRENTO 22260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341

749

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

810

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982

SENIORS DISCOUNT

MAPLE COURT I

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION

Incl heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores and Schools.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

752

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

1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

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

MAPLE RIDGE

1 Bdrm Apt $750 2 Bdrm Apt $850

604 - 720 - 2009 AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. You’ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle you’re seeking.

MAPLE RIDGE

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO SENIORS DISCOUNT

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

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706

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

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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RENTALS

MAPLE RIDGE

Hope you can come & join us!!

FREE ESTIMATES

RENTALS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bedroom units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.

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

PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 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 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 11895 Laitty St, Maple Ridge WESTGATE APARTMENTS Fully renod 1 & 2 bdrm suites Full time on-site caretaker. Available Immediately CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

1-604-358-8722

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY, 2 Bdrm bsmt ste. Near Edmonds station. 1 Prkg. N/P. Avail now. $1175 incl util. (604)777-1767 LOWER HAMMOND, M. Ridge. Large 2-bdrm gr. lvl. bsmt ste. Priv. entry, utils incl., inste laundry. N/s, n/p. Suit mature person(s). $1025/mo. Nov. 1. (604)465-2092 MAPLE RIDGE: 1 bdrm ground lvl suite, n/p. Smoking outside only. $800/m. Avail. now. (604)307-3685

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2006 EQUINOX LS, maroon, exc cond. 130,500 kms, new front brakes & rotors. New front wheel bearings. Recently serviced. Extra set of winter tires. Has roof racks & tow hitch. $6500/obo or reasonable offer. Call 604-807-0209 or 604-826-4647 Ask for Tom

MAPLE RIDGE Albion area. Newly painted 1 Bdr ste, f/s,w/d. Avail now N/p. $750 incl utils. 604-308-4614.

751

SUITES, UPPER

MAPLE RIDGE. 1-bdrm single occupancy suite on organic farm. Nr. Dewdney & 256th St. Rent reduction for minor farm animal sitting. Wash/dryer. Exc. cond. $750 incl. utils. N/s, pets neg. (604)462-7025.

The following vehicles will be sold, as per the Warehouse Liens Act: 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix VIN# 1G2WK52J43F179009, registered owner: Jason Matthew Bauer. Debt amount as of October 15, 2014: $4832.76 1988 GMC Sierra VIN# 2GTFC24K4J1523679, registered owner: Kurtis Nelson Andrews. Debt amount as of October 15, 2014 is $2320.64 2005 Pontiac Grand Am VIN# 1G2NW12E35M123833, registered owner: Shaun David Prince. Debt amount as of October 15, 2014 is $6305.80 If you have a claim to any of these vehicles please respond in writing by November 5, 2014 to: Maple Ridge Towing (1981) Ltd, 23283 McKay Ave, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2W 1B9.

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