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Pitt donors win mayors’ challenge Friends food bank benefits from double contributions By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com
Maple Ridge residents may grow to like Pitt Meadows’ flag. They’ll be seeing it for the next month every time they walk into Maple Ridge municipal hall after the smaller city won the CP Holiday Train Challenge on Wednesday. Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read and Pitt Meadows counterpart, John Becker, announced the challenge two weeks ago to see which city had the biggest heart and could raise, per capita, the most food and money for the Friends in Need Food Bank. When the train rolled in with Blue Rodeo singer Jim Cuddy performing, the donations started to flow. When it was over, Pitt Meadows residents had the bigger hearts. Those who dropped by to see the CP Holiday Train at the Pitt Meadows location brought 2,954 pounds of food. See Train, 13
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Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy performs on stage during the CP Rail Holiday Train stop at Port Haney Station in Maple Ridge on Wednesday.
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waits for buses and upgrades to the West Coast Express service are the main benefits that residents of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will get in the deal. That’s what Pitt Meadows council heard from Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore at their Tuesday night meet- Moore ing. The Port Coquitlam mayor is also a key voice for the Mayor’s Council on Regional Transportation, and
explained the upcoming TransLink referendum, which will determine how to fund the transit authority’s 10-year plan, if successful. If the plan is approved by voters, Moore said more busing will be the easiest for TransLink to roll out. So communities from Coquitlam to Maple Ridge will get their improvements first. “We’ll see the most impact, almost
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Christmas in Port Haney (Clockwise) Santa Claus hands out candy canes before the CP Holiday Train arrives at Port Haney Station in Maple Ridge on Wednesday; children take pictures of the entertainment on stage; Maple Ridge firefighters collect donations for the Friends In Need Food Bank at the south end of 224th Street; the Holiday Train stopped in Pitt Meadows, for the first time, after leaving Maple Ridge.
Cellphone searches a privacy concern Court rules warrant no longer required By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com
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espite a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision giving police wider powers to search cellphones after an arrest, Ridge Meadows RCMP haven’t indicated how they’ll respond to the new ruling. On Dec. 11, the court ruled that police can search the cellphone from someone who’s been arrested without first getting a court ordered search warrant. The ruling allows a warrantless search of a phone provided it’s carefully documented and limited to the immediate reason for the arrest. Some Maple Ridge residents are uneasy about the change. “I don’t think they should be able to search my phone,” said Mike Staub of Maple Ridge. But he could accept police searching phones if they’re related to the reasons for arrest. “Have fun getting into my phone,” he added, noting his has a thumbprint password. “I just don’t like that issue,” added Ian MacIntyre. “A lot of our personal information is on our phone. I just
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Maple Ridge, wasn’t bothered by the court decision. “For me, it won’t make a difference because I have nothing to hide.” MacAlister said the ruling appears to limit the search to recent text messages, e-mails, photos and incoming and outgoing calls, not older ones or an exploration of data that may be in various other smartphone apps. A deeper search of a smartphone could still be done, but would require a warrant. MacAlister said it’s unclear exactly where the line would be drawn between recent information related to the arrest – like a photo from a crime scene or a text to a crime boss confirming a job was done – and older data, including unrelated personal texts or intimate photos officers might stumble upon. “Are police really going to be careful
to just look at the last one or two photos taken? That causes me concern.” MacAlister said the ruling appears to run contrary to a 2013 court decision that all computer searches require a warrant because of the intrusiveness of searching all the private and personal information they contain. He questions whether the cellphone or computer rules would apply to tablets. MacAlister said technological lines between computers, phones and tablets have become increasingly blurry and there’s no logic in the law attempting to redraw them. “There’s a real grey area now between what constitutes a phone and what constitutes a personal computer,” he said. “I personally use my cellphone for pretty much everything that five years ago I would have done
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Be careful It’s a familiar refrain this time of year. No, not the holiday wishes. Rather, the plea to motorists and pedestrians to take special care while they’re on the streets. Every December in B.C., an average of seven pedestrians are killed and another 269 are injured. The dark rainy weather, slippery streets and poor visibility all conspire to make driving more difficult. There’s little we can do about that. But what we can do is make the extra effort to see and be seen. ICBC has a few suggestions. They’re made every year, but they’re worth repeating. To motorists, remain attentive at all times. Not only is it illegal to use a hand-held device while driving, the consequences can be deadly. Pay particular attention around intersections where 75 per cent of all pedestrian incidents occur. Watch while turning left or right for pedestrians who have already begun to cross. And remember that the rain makes the roads more slick. So build in a bit more braking time. For pedestrians, never assume that just because you see the vehicles, their drivers see you. Headlights, traffic and other distractions compete with your visibility. Fight back by ensuring you are dressed to be seen; wear reflective clothing, a reflective arm band, or carry a light. Keep your eyes and ears open and focus on what’s happening around you. That means pulling out your headphones, or putting the phone away while crossing a busy street. But the most important point is to never assume a driver sees you. Make eye contact and always err on the side of caution; the consequences of an accident are far graver for the pedestrian than for the driver. The holidays are a hectic time of year. We all have places to be and things to think about. But they’re also meant to be a happy time; don’t let an accident or injury spoil that. – The News
What’s going on in Coho Creek? Black eggs in spawning salmon are “normal but not abnormal” – DFO fish health vet, Chris MacWilliams.
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RMS heard this from community advisor Sandie Hollick-Kenyon after it sent the DFO photos of black eggs in Along the Fraser Coho Creek spawners. Jack Emberly Hollick-Kenyon quoted Maurice Coulter Boisvert, another DFO advisor: “The female was from a tributary of the Alouette River – Coho Creek – found during spawner escapement numeration. The small stream can be heavily influenced by stormwater, which could lead to low oxygen levels, Coulter-Boisvert said. “It could be a combination of anything in storm water – antifreeze, oil, brake line material, paint thinner. It can all end up in a stream.” He noted Coho Creek runs along agricultural ditches, which could have low oxygen content. In his opinion, water quality tests are “the only way” to find out what they are, and what’s causing them. Would DFO conduct a streams investigation, I later asked Hollick-Kenyon. She said the fish health vet’s findings didn’t indicate any reason for that.
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“I’m pretty sure an investigation wouldn’t be warranted at this time. We don’t have a water quality unit. It would be a challenge at this time. “Are you a stream keeper?” she added. “Yes.” “That’s something – monitoring, testing – that could be done by stream keepers. That’s what we’d encourage.” So, low oxygen and pollutants entering storm drains equals black egg? Mystery solved. Maybe not. “I don’t see how they [DFO] could jump to the conclusion that storm drains are the problem,” said Maple Ridge environmental officer Rodney Stott. He said improved and more efficient water filtering measures have been in place around Millionaire Creek in recent years. He agreed, however, that irrigation ditches draining agricultural land could be sources of low oxygen in Coho Creek. DFO doesn’t walk those ditches any longer, doesn’t look for “disruptions and disturbances” now that the Fish Act has changed to disenfranchise aquatic life in ditches. No fish “of economic value,” so no need to check what’s being dumped into them. Stott suggested DFO could regularly test ditches draining into Coho Creek and pass on information that everyone – the city, stream keepers – could use. If Coho Creek has an oxygen deficiency, it happened in the past two years. A stream
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keeper course I attended on Coho then found all conditions ideal for salmon – clean water, good gravel, leafy cover to provide shade in heat, bugs to feed fry in the spring, and a normal and healthy oxygen level. DFO has a duty to find out what went awry. Returns are dismal this year. It would also have a better idea of how many chum to expect. This fall, DFO guessed one healthy run of 1.3 million chum. It allowed a commercial opening. Fishermen returning with 12 fish shook their heads. Coulter-Boisvert worried about having enough chum eggs for the school program. Does DFO management really want to know what’s in ditches, or whether storm drains kill fish? If they did, they’d re-assign officers to walk streams, test waters, enforce laws, count salmon. Doug Goslings still plans to give his community advisor the new batch of diseased eggs he found recently. They’re completely black. He wants testing in a DFO lab. Doug Stanger plans to take his camera with him every time he walks a stream now. ARMS is pleased that river stewardship groups are talking more about the problems streams and spawners face today, while wondering how long we’ll have wild salmon in our streams. Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.
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THE NEWS/letters Thanks for making my day Editor, The News: On Monday morning, I was traveling west on Lougheed Highway and happened upon an intriguing sight. Lined along the highway on both sides were scores of Thomas Haney secondary students holding up hand made signs. As I slowed down to read some of the messages, my Monday morning blahs turned into smiles of joy. I was told to “Honk if you love someone”, “This is your day!”, “You are wonderful.” Well, honk I did, in fact I leaned on my horn for an entire block along the highway. To whomever came up with this placards of positivity idea, I say, bravo. In such a techno influenced culture, to see a group of youth holding up hand made, hand printed cardboard signs made my heart sing. To the students who participated in this wonderful idea, I say, thank-you for being there on that Monday morning, you lifted my spirit and changed my day. Kim Pechet Maple Ridge
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We are failing B.C. children Editor, The News: Re: Still no funding for youth shelter (The News, Dec. 10). Let’s be really clear – the federal funding changes that are apparently to be directed to permanent housing leave 12-15-year-old, at-risk children completely out of the picture. That new funding is to be put towards 18-24-yearolds. Those permanent housing options will take time for those 18-24-yearolds who will have no safe place to be while they wait, with very few front line workers to support them. The 12-15-year-olds will either become visible on our streets, or completely invisible in unsafe environments, neither option with sufficient front line workers to support them. And the province prefers placing youth in foster homes may be a true statement about what they prefer. It is not, however, what
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Staff at the Iron Horse Youth Safe House have been handed layoff notices as government funding expires at the end of the month. occurs in a timely manner when a child becomes homeless – note a clear lack of emergency placements. And ministry practice is not to refer young people to a safe house is an odd claim when the reality is just exactly that – referral to a safe house and that then allows the time required for all the rest of the pieces of this
harrowing B.C. system to unfold while the youth are stabilized and supported. Sometime let’s really talk about what happens when that safe house is full and a homeless youth can’t get a bed. In the first years of the safe house, youth stayed for 30 days and the required supports were put into
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arely two weeks after Maple Ridge council’s inaugural meeting, Mayor Nicole Read and her team had some discussions that gave us a pretty good indication that our new group intends to get more serious about cycling. On the agendas for the public hearing and council meeting of Dec. 9 was a development proposal for an 18-storey tower on Brown Avenue in the town core. This proposal is part of a plan for a number of high rises, all along Brown Ave., north of Dewdney Trunk Road. This is a real game changer for our town. There are already three other towers in the pipeline, two of which are also on Brown Ave.,
and the third will be right around the corner from the other three on Dewdney and Edge Street, all built on a large podium with a commercial component and multiple floors Cycling of under- and Jackie Chow above ground parking. In another five years or so, it is expected that another development of five more high rises will move forward, also along Brown Ave., but on the west side of 224th Street. Brown Ave. is one of two designated bike routes that help cyclists get to and through the town core. So far, car traffic on Brown Ave,.
hasn’t been busy. It’s clear that going from low to high density will affect traffic. Proper cycling facilities will have to be included in the road design, so that cyclists can continue to safely navigate the roads. According to the present plan, space is provided for parking on either side and one car lane in each direction. Cyclists will have to ride in the middle to avoid getting hit by an opening car door. Many cyclists will end up having to ride on the sidewalk. Wayne Bissky, the de-
veloper of this property, a 25-year resident of Maple Ridge, has a strong desire to help the city become less reliant on cars, and to make it more feasible to get around on foot and by bike. He says that if the standards for Brown Ave. included bike lanes, that’s what he would have planned to build. The multimodal transportation plan for the town core, the cycling component of which has not been reviewed as part of the new 2014 transportation plan, does not call for bike lanes. Council took a strong position that a solution will have to be found. It’s so refreshing to see this council take cyclists’ concerns seriously. It’s in the interest of anybody who
drives, bikes or walks in and around town to make safe cycling part of the plan. Another development proposal that concerns cyclists is on 123 Avenue at 207th Street. A 21 single-family-home
development is proposed to be built between two tributaries of McKenney Creek. Cycling along this narrow stretch of 123 Ave. is daunting, with cars speeding by and some giving cyclists little space. According to the city’s road standards, it is considered “substandard�, and the city can ask the developer to
widen it as a condition of the development. I’ll be watching with great interest to see what happens with these two proposals. I think we just may be on a path to better cycling in the future. Jackie Chow is a member of the Maple RidgePitt Meadows chapter of HUB Cycling.
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hen the original Nissan Murano was introduced in 2002, it was one of a number of car-based crossover vehicles that helped build the mid-size family SUV category. What that original model had was a unique take on design that made it stand out from the crowd. Here we are in 2015 and Nissan wants to recapture some of that original sizzle with this third generation Murano. With a bold, eye-popping design that looks like nothing on the road, this latest model has a sharper price, an upscale interior and refined ride that Nissan believes will appeal to Baby Boomers. After spending a day driving around California’s Napa Valley, I believe that this new product has an even larger possible market than just Boomers. • Looks: Since the 2015 Nissan Murano is just about to hit dealership floors, the Napa region was the first in North America to get to see it. By the reaction from other drivers on the road, this mid-sized people mover gets a lot of attention. The bold front design now incorporates the headlamp treatment that will start to migrate across its other vehicles, like the new Maxima coming soon. The wedge shaped look is referred to as a boomerang and it is mimicked in the rear lights as well. Both the front and rear have LED accents and the main headlamps are LED on the top trim levels. The other design highlight is the roof, that looks like it is floating thanks to a blacked out rear windows and roof pillars. This design also features curvaceous rear hips, making the design modern and stylish. Now sold as front wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and priced from $29,998, the Murano is an option for many potential buyers. It is too bad that only the top Platinum model comes with 20-inch wheels, all the other trim levels are fitted with 18-inch wheels. • Inside: The interior is a reason that many people will consider this product, not just affluent baby boomers. The design is simple but looks upmarket; the Murano might be an alternative to buying a Lexus RX350, for less money, or a young family wanting something more upscale than a compact SUV, for not much more money. The dash and
The 2015 Nissan Murano. surrounding materials all looks first rate. The trim that looks like wood isn’t, rather a plastic that mimics wood but some might think it feels cheap but it certainly looks good. The base $29,998 (FWD) S-Trim isn’t base at all thanks to heated front seats, Bluetooth, navigation, backup camera and satellite radio. The next model up is the $32,998 (FWD) SV and it adds a power driver’s seat, huge moon roof, a power lift gate and heated steering wheel. There is also the $38,398 (AWD) SL that includes leather seats, Bose stereo and more or the top $43,498 (AWD) platinum that amps up the goodies to include heated rear seats,
cooled front seats, 20-inch wheels and a host of safety features. • Drive: The 260hp 3.5L V6 engine is a carry over from the last model but the body of the new Murano is 66kg lighter. This and a modified continuously variable transmission (CVT) helps to improve fuel economy to 11.2L/100km in the city and 8.3L/100km on the highway, using the new, stricter fuel ratings for 2015. The tuning of the Murano is very relaxed, almost luxury-like. The steering is very easy to operate; some might find it too light. The pace at which the CVT works is very subdued, meaning the car wants to be in the low RPM range
to help extract the best economy but when pushed it can take a while to wake the car up. To get around this there are now set shift points in the CVT that can be accessed through the transmission’s manual mode. It would be better to have a sport setting for the CVT but it isn’t offered. • Verdict: Overall the packaging of the 2015 Murano is very good. The interior has plenty of room for the front and rear passengers and the seats are comfortable. The cargo area is very big and the square shape of the hatch makes loading easier. This product should be attractive to buyers of compact SUVs that want more room and V6 power for just slightly more. Shoppers of premium brands who want a refined ride and interior for less money should consider the higher trim levels. This new Murano will certainly get attention for its exterior styling, but dig deeper there is more to this product than just an attractive look, there is value and comfort that is available to a wide range of potential buyers. zack.spencer@ drivewaybc.ca
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ith the centenary of the First World War, we have been reminded of its many harrowing battles, such as Ypres, Gallipoli, Passchendaele, and yet the most impressive incident of this bloody conflict, the Christmas truce of 1914, nearly brought all of these hostilities to an end. The catalyst for this impromptu détente was little more than a few small decorated trees sitting on the parapets of the front trenches of the German lines. It began Christmas Eve all along the western front from Belgium to France (with a few incidents in the east involving Russians) and by most accounts, it was the Germans or to be more precise, Bavarians and Saxons, who made the first overtures for a temporary truce in order to celebrate Weihnachten. As the candles were lit on these tiny Christmas trees and carols sung from the trenches, it must have crossed the minds of many soldiers that maybe the guys on the other side of the barbed wire weren’t murderous Huns or treacherous English, but just people missing their family and homes, much like themselves. Truth be told, with the exception of the officers, most of these so-called soldiers were little more than ordinary men – people who had been previously employed as bakers, labourers, farmers or waiters. While soldiers on both sides were enjoying packages from home and even official gifts – such as the brass Princess Mary Tin (filled with cigarettes and a small greeting card) for the allied soldiers and a ceramic Prince Wilhelm pipe for the Germans – the celebrations were understandably muted given the fact that just a few yards from the
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trenches were the frozen bodies of fallen comrades, left in the tangled mess of mud and shell holes called ‘no man’s land’. After singing carols to each other the night before, a few brave soldiers raised their hands on Christmas Day and walked out towards the enemy lines, risking certain death for only the chance of a temporary truce. A few of them found it, and when they did they chose to bury their dead together, share what little Christmas fare they had, exchange trinkets such as brass buttons and listen to each other’s stories of home. So this Christmas, when you are sitting in your warm, comfortable house, basking in the glow of a decorated tree, remember that there are still hundreds of thousands of refugees caught in conflicts as far flung as Syria, Ukraine, Iraq, Somalia and
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Thanks to the residents of Maple Ridge, our 8th Annual Friends In Need Food Bank drive was a huge success again this year. Your generosity helped raise over 3,900 lbs of food and $3,200.00 in cash. In the past 8 years, you have helped us raise over 31,000 lbs of food and approximately $12,000.00 in cash for families & individuals in our community. At this time we would like to thank all of you for your business and hope that 2015 brings peace, happiness and success in all your endeavors! From all of us at COLDWELL BANKER TRI-TEL REALTY
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Brenda Lyster 604-240-0960
Christmas is a special time
So often, through the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. In this spirit, we sincerely say Thank-you! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Chriistm Christmas sttmas is a speci speciall time time, but it can also lso be toug tough for those grieving the loss of a loved one. I can’t say I know how they feel, but I have been scared, sad and lonely at Christmas. It was Christmas Eve in 1984. I was 20 and my mom was in RCH. I was all alone and it was the he worst Christmas of my life. One good thing… I smoked my last cigarette that night. Ma passed away January 11, 1985, and to say, ‘Camille Catherine Joan Gurniak was special’ is an understatement. She was my best friend and the glue to our family. I miss herr every day. Fast forward to Christmas 1985… I had my husband, new baby girl Christine and our first home in da Ridge… Christmas 2014… we now have 2 more children, Scotty and Danny – and 2 grandsons, Bennett and Will. My point is… grief is an overwhelming process to work through. The pain in my heart is still there but it DID ease with time and there are fewer tears now. Moving forward is a choice and there are people and resources to help. Reach out and let people know how you feel and what they can do to help. Why am I saying all of this? To honour those who have passed and because two people I visited this last week passed away on the weekend and have left many sad, heavy hearts behind. While tree trimming and present buying is happening, these families are planning funerals and I wanted to pause and say, “I am so very sorry.” In the hope of adding a little holiday magic, we invite you to drive by our festive light display at 21382 Thornton Avenue. Merry Christmas and may 2015 bring you peace, good health and happiness, y Brenda Lyster
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e take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of THE SUN: “Dear Editor: I am 8 years old.” “Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.” “Papa says: if you see it in THE SUN it’s so.” “Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?” -Virginia O’Hanlon 115 West Ninety-Fifth Street VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, VIRGINIA, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an act, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measure by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole truth and knowledge. Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance, to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that
neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but thats no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. It is all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank GOD! He lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, VIRGINIA, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.
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Marauder’s Smith signs with Clan Pitt Meadows’ star post to play for Simon Fraser University y Neil Corbett sports@mapleridgenews.com
Graham Smith, the top high school basketball player in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district this year, will be playing for the Simon Fraser University Clan next season. “Graham has worked hard to develop his skill-set over the last couple of seasons to become one of the best players in the province,” said SFU coach James Blake, after Smith signed a letter of intent. “Graham has good vision and he is a very good passer who is going to fit our pass ahead, high pace system.” Mr. Everything for the Pitt senior boys team, the six-foot-five centre is averaging 29 points, 24 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game so far this season with Pitt Meadows secondary. Last year, as a grade 11 student, Smith broke the 24-year-old Marauders record for most points in a season with 1,401. He averaged 25.9 points per game. Smith is also a four-time B.C. provincial team member, playing on the U14, U15, U16 and U17 teams. He led Team B.C. in scoring, rebounding and assists at the U-17 Canadian National Championship tournament in Edmonton last summer, with 15.5 points per game, eight rebounds and three assists through the six games against the best high
school players in the country. Smith believes his performance in that tournament, which was heavily scouted by Canadian universities, helped him turn the heads of the SFU staff. “I did really well, and I think it helped me a lot.” Smith’s height and tenacity under the basket makes him an obvious choice to play post at the high school level, but he might play outside at the university level. He’s worked hard on that game, and says his shooting and driving from the outside have improved. The Pitt Meadows team has been ranked ninth in B.C. in the early going. “We’re looking good, and we’re going to improve a lot,” said Smith. “I’ve played with this same group since Grade 9.” Other key players with the Marauders this year are guards Mark Ashamalla, Zach Villanueva and forward Jordan Murley. Pitt would be a dominant team on the triple A circuit, but elected to go quad A when that division started last year. “If you want to play the best basketball in the province, you’ve got to play quad A, and we all wanted to do that.” Smith is an honour roll student who has been named PMSS Athlete of the Year four times. He plans to study business. Attending SFU is a family trait for the Smiths. Both of his parents and his sister are Clan alumni. “It’s always been my favourite school, and it’s the best business school around.” The Marauders are playing in the Maui Invitational Tournament this weekend.
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Pitt Meadows Marauders centre Graham Smith has signed a letter of intent to play with the SFU men’s basketball team next season.
Club hosts B.C. Scotties, Dezura in provincials Maple Ridge curling fans will find a lot of local interest in the provincial championships this year. Firstly, local skip Grant Dezura is among the 10 men’s rink to qualify for the 2015 Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship. That event will be held in February in Vernon. The Dezura rink, which curls out of the Golden Ears Winter Club, is skipped by Greg Dezura and includes third Kevin Mackenzie, second Kevin Recksiedler and lead Jamie Smith. What’s more, the women’s championships will be held in Maple Ridge. The BC Scotties provincial women’s curling championship is being played out at the Golden Ears Winter Club, from Jan. 21-25. The semi-finals and finals will be broad-
cast on Sportsnet on the final day of the event. Teams have been qualifying for the men’s and women’s championships at playdown bonspiels around the province. For more information about the 2015 Scotties BC Women’s Curling Championship, visit http://bcscotties2015.curlbc.ca. Men’s teams without a berth now have just one more chance to qualify for the championship – at an open playdown taking place at Peace Arch Curling Club (White Rock) on Jan. 9-11. The 2015 Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship takes place from Feb. 3-8, 2015, at the Vernon Curling Club. Visit http://cdimens2015.curlbc.ca for more information about the event or to purchase tickets.
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Maple Ridge curler Grant Dezura will compete for a provincial championship in February in Vernon. The B.C. Scotties are coming up in Maple Ridge next month.
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Sports
Ramblers on the road The Maple Ridge Ramblers junior field lacrosse team lost their first road game of the season on Tuesday, down by one at Vancouver College.
The Ramblers Grade 8 girls basketball team won their first league game of the year last Tuesday, beating Westview 32-31.
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Boating Essentials 7:00 pm Tuesdays Jan 6th - March 3 Maple Ridge Secondary Cost $275
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A step ahead David Stepputat of the Rustlers steps around a stick check during a peewee A3 game against Semiahmoo at Planet Ice on Sunday. The locals lost the game, but boast a record of 6-2-1 in league play so far this season.
Moose tied for first at the break The Meadow Ridge Moose are in a three-way tie for first place in the South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League as the teams stand down for a two-week holiday break. The South Fraser TNT and the Kamloops Vibe each have a part
of first place, each with 22 points. The Moose are the defending league champions, having taken it away from the Vibe, who took the title the year before. The Moose played the Fraser Valley Jets to a 1-1 tie Saturday night in Pitt Meadows. Rachel
Dong scored for the Moose, with goaltender Brianna Thamm stopping 29 of 30 shots. The Moose will get back in action with a trip to Vancouver Island, where they will play the Victoria Phantoms on Jan. 3 and 4.
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20801 Langley Bypass Langley, BC Tel: 604.533.1205 | mercedesbenz-langley.ca © 2014 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2015 GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Avantgarde Edition with optional AMG Sport Package and 20” AMG 5 twin spoke wheels/2015 ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC shown above, Total Prices $52,760/$64,760. Lease and finance offers based on the 2015 GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Avantgarde/2015 ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC are available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. *Total price of $51,160/$64,760 includes freight/PDI of up to $2,395, dealer admin fee of $595, air-conditioning levy of $100, EHF tires of up to $25, PPSA up to $45.48. *Lease example based on $498/$698 per month for 45/39 months. Down payment or equivalent trade of $9,555/$9,455 plus security deposit of $500/$700 and applicable taxes due at lease inception. MSRP starting at $48,600/$62,200. Lease APR of 3.9%/4.9% applies. Total obligation is $32,416/$37,337. 18,000/18,000 km/year allowance ($0.20/$0.30/km for excess kilometres applies). Finance example is based on a 60/60-month term and a finance APR of 1.9%/2.9% and an MSRP of $48,600/$62,200. Monthly payment is $765/$998 (excluding taxes) with $8,115/$9,775 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $2,145/$4,201 for a total obligation of $53,955/$69,611. [1] Additional cash credit of $2,000/$1,500 applicable to lease and finance offers on 2015 GLK/2015 M-Class Models (including AMG). Vehicle license, insurance, registration, and taxes are extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Visit Mercedes-Benz Langley or www.mercedesbenz-langley.com for details. Offers end December 31, 2014.
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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 4
FUNERAL HOMES
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 6
IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7
OBITUARIES
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7
OBITUARIES
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 16
CHILDREN
CHRISTMAS CORNER
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76
ABBOTSFORD
CHILDREN ........................................80-98
FLEA MARKET
EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198
Abbotsford Exhibition Park
BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387
TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE
~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm
PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587
Lots of Christmas crafts. Phone 604-859-7540
REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920
DENTON, “Bob� Robert Earl December 8, 1941 December 13, 2014
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We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved Bob at the age of 73. Known by many as “Bob the builder� or “Mr. Home Depot�. Bob was predeceased by his dad, Earl and his mother, Jesse. He leaves behind, his beloved wife Chris Frandsen, his daughter Kerri (Wendell), step sons, Gary (Connie), Rick (Brandee) Steve (Carly). His brothers, Jerry (Jane) and Bill (Trudy). His precious grandchildren, Kelsey, Justin, Madison, Hayley and Kyle. Many nieces and nephews and all our Friends.
IN MEMORIAM
.RIDGE MEADOWS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
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OBITUARIES
Dwight W. Weedmark Dec. 23, 1952 - Dec 21, 2006 It’s been 8 years since you have passed, no, it can not be. It seems like it was yesterday That it was you and me So many things still yet to do, And places yet to see But things did not turn out that way, that it was not to be We miss you still, we always will, forever in our heart, Remembering you this time of year, we are never far apart
Love Florence, Amanda, Justin, Amanda, McKayla, Erika & Koby.
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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
FIELDING, Elisa It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elisa Maria Fielding at the Hawthorn Seniors Care Community on November 25, 2014. Late of Port Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows, B.C., Elisa leaves behind her loving family: son Randy, daughters Leslie & Christine, grandchildren James & Andrew, and great-grandchildren Oliver, Kayla, Sarah and Madison. Condolences may be sent www.mapleridgefuneral.ca
Bob was born in Brantford, Ontario and moved to BC when his was 12. Raised in North Vancouver. After graduating from school, he went to work in the grocery industry. Moved to Pitt Meadows and opened G & H Shop ‘n’ Save in the mid 1980’s. Very involved in the community and the Lions Club. Bob retired from the grocery industry and moved on to work for The Home Depot in Port Coquitlam. Loved his job. Bobs passion for woodworking and his artistic abilities were a wonderful gift. He spent countless hours in his shop and has left us with many hand crafted treasurers. He will be dearly missed by all. Our family would like to extend our gratitude to the nurses on 2 West and the Fraser Health support team for sharing their humor and loving care with Bob. Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held January 17, 2015 at 2 pm, at Eagles Hall, 23461 Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge., BC. Special memories and condolences are welcome at www.mapleridgefuneral.ca
LANGSTON, Phyllis May (nee Bysouth) It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother. Phyllis passed away on December 15, 2014, with her children David, Cindy, and Michelle surrounding her. Phyllis was a loving wife of 64 years to the love of her life, Vernon, whom she has missed dearly for the past 5 years. Phyllis’ family was her pride and joy. She leaves behind her 3 children, David (Christine), Cindy (David), and Michelle (David); her 7 grandchildren, Sabrina, Elise (Jonathan), Michael (Bev), Ryan (Laura), Darren, Alexandra, and Ian; and her 10 great grandchildren Ethan, Bradley, Caleb, Haylie, Keenan, Chloe, Brooklynn, the twins Emmett and Joshua, and Bella. Phyllis was predeceased by her brother Eric and is survived by her sisters Doris and Audrey, as well as her brothers Chris and Bob. She will be greatly missed by her family, including her many nieces and nephews.
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COMING EVENTS IT’S A FACT! Shop at the ACT Gift Shop for Christmas upstairs & down.
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A celebration of Phyllis’ life will be held at: St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 21299 River Road, Maple Ridge (V2X 2B1) Friday, December 19, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either of Phyllis’ favourite charities: Covenant House Vancouver and Union Gospel Mission Vancouver.
PRE-SCHOOLS MAPLE RIDGE
ADVENTURE PRESCHOOL 21698 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge
(604)463-4903 www.adventurepreschool.ca adventurepreschool@gmail.com
CHILDREN 86
CHILDCARE WANTED
LIVE-OUT NANNY req’d for 4 year old child in our Pitt Meadows home 4 days/wk Mon-Thurs 7am-4pm to start Jan 2nd. Prefer with experience & ref’s. Call 778-861-4603.
Phyllis remained strong and determined to live to the fullest to the very end. She kept a smile on her face even through her recent health trials. She continued to work in marketing for Today’s Seniors News Magazine and was active in her community, including her volunteer work at Ridge Meadows Hospital. She enjoyed socializing with her close friends, line dancing, and being a member of the Red Hats Society. Phyllis loved the Lord Jesus Christ and made certain that her family knew Him too. In her church she served as a layperson, was involved in women’s groups, and sang in the choir, which she did since age 13. She loved to sing. After church on Sundays you would often find her in residential care homes singing to the seniors. As well, she was a Spiritual Care Volunteer in the hospital for many years.
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Limited Space Available F A bright clean centre with adventure playground F Fully qualified Early Childhood Educators F All classes mixed 3 & 4 yr olds F Tues & Thurs. PM class $105/month F Mon, Wed & Fri PM class $130/month F $30 non-refundable registration fee required.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise
ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 FINANCING AVAILABLE • Minimum $6,050 down payment • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Includes Professional Training • On Going Support • Proven Worldwide Franchiser
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EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
HELP WANTED
LIFE SKILLS WORKERS Community Integration Services Society (CISS) requires: Part-time Life Skills Worker (32 hrs/wk, 1 year contract) for the Port Coquitlam program. The position will be in effect until December 31, 2015. Casual LSW`s also required, for Monday`s, Friday`s plus 1 other day at both their Port Coquitlam and N. Vancouver programs. Programs support adults with developmental disabilities. Requires: related education, work/volunteer experience, current CPR/FA certificate, WHMIS certificate, valid driver’s license, driver’s abstract, reliable vehicle with seating for more than 1 passenger, business insurance with 2 million liability, computer skills and a good command of the English language. A criminal records check will be required. Wage: $16.17/ hr + $.45/km for Society business. Email resume to: employment@gociss.org or fax to 778-285-5520
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160
TRADES, TECHNICAL
F/T LIC. AUTO TECH Progressive auto repair & maintenance shop in Maple Ridge is searching for Lic. Tech. to join our team. Pls send resume with salary expectations to: info@haneyautomotive.com
Port Hardy, BC. Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. Certified GM technician Ticketed Bodyman Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules. Send resume to cory@klassengm.com
PERSONAL SERVICES 182
FINANCIAL SERVICES
PERSONAL SERVICES 182
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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 INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944
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PERSONAL SERVICES 171
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
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MAPLE RIDGE (Dewdney Trunk Rd and 228 St)
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HELP WANTED
CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street
New West 604.522.4900
Marketing Sales The Abbotsford News and Mission Record, two of Canada’s leading community newspapers, have openings for a Sales Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in two of the Fraser Valley’s fastest growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred, but not essential), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The News and Mission Record combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff. Please send your application in confidence to:
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
Don Barbeau Advertising Manager 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: donb@abbynews.com Closing Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 The interest of all applicants is appreciated, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
LABOURERS F/T & P/T Local Manufacturing Company is looking for energetic, enthusiastic people with a positive outlook. All Shifts including Graveyard. No experience required. Excellent growth opportunities.
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Advertising Sales Consultant
Earn Extra Cash!
The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time junior sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.
Available routes in Maple Ridge
Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, January 23, 2015 to: Kelly Myers The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to admanager@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.
Available routes in Pitt Meadows
604-467-1197
40000024 - 108 Ave, 108 Loop, Tamarack Lane 40000044 - 118 Ave, 118A Ave, 119 Ave, 236B St, 237 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd. 40000067 - 104 Ave, 239 St, Slatford Pl, Slatford St, Zeron Ave. 40000070 - Tamarack Cres, Tamarack Pl. 40100108 - Burnett St, Fisher St, Telosky Ave. (Townhouses) 40100109 - 113 Ave, 230 St, Gillis Pl, Harrison St, Lougheed Hwy, Olund Cres, Telosky Ave. 40100113 - 221 St, Carshill St, Cliff Ave, Cliff Pl, Lougheed Hwy, River Rd. 40310306 - 117 Ave, 118 Ave, 210 St, Barker St, Fraserview St, Penny Lane, Steeves St. 40320352 - 122 Ave, 122B Ave, 123 Ave, 214 St, Campbell Ave, Creston St, Laity St. 40330333 - Charlton St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Eltham St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St. 40400431 - 133 Ave, 133A Ave, 233 St, Balsam St. 41011026 - Albertan St, Fair¿eld Ave, Hammond Rd, Herring Pl, Wildcrest Ave, Wildwood Cres.N. 41021057 - 121B Ave, 122B Ave, 188 St, 189A St, Charnley Crt, Ford Rd.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 203
ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320
MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
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$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140
CLEANING SERVICES
TOPSOIL
• • •
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING 236
560
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003
www.jonesbroscartageltd.com
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MISC. WANTED
FARM EQUIP wanted. Farm tractors, back hoe & equip. Any condition. Call collect 1604-794-7139 or 604-795-0412
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REAL ESTATE 603
ACREAGE
BUYERS WANTED - Development potential properties. Investment opportunities. Call 604-760-3792
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com 604-467-1118
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TONY’’S PAINTING
HOMES WANTED
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
WE BUY HOMES BC
MAIDS R’ US BEST CLEANERS
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
AROUND GUARANTEED!
Residential & Commercial
Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates! CONCRETE & PLACING
HERFORT CONCRETE
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices? Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise. Call
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PAINT SPECIAL
bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
LANDSCAPING
Landscaping, Cleanups, Pruning, Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Topsoil, Gravel. Tree Topping, Chipping & Stump Grinding.
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
FREE ESTIMATES
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PLUMBING
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841
DRYWALL
CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423
ELECTRICAL
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
GARDENING 7 Days / Week
EAGLE ROOFING
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
Tar & Gravel D Asphalt D Interlocking shingles D Torch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles
. Lawns N More, Snow Service
(604)465-1311
All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES
604-467-6065
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Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273 www.interlawnlandscapes.com
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
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MISC SERVICES
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. .give and take tree service 778.872.8406
PETS
SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
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FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630
604-465-1311
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EAGLE TILE A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge
604-463-3000
746
RUBBISH REMOVAL
477
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com
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MOVING & STORAGE
~ Since 1987 ~ $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.
MIRACLE MOVING
Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service
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
604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
FURNITURE
#1 Cash Buyer
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
ANYTHING OF VALUE
Single Items to Entire Households 604-463-4449 604-209-6583
604 - 720 - 2009 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $69,888. Chuck 604-830-1960
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam 604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
Impeccably Clean!
$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.
MAPLE RIDGE Central - Large 1 bdrm apt. Deck, laundry facils, prkg & storage. NS/NP. $630/mo. Avail now. Call 604-937-3534.
Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or
Maple Ridge
Glenwood Manor Apartments
Call 604-467-3944
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
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION Central Maple Ridge house or apt to shr, all utils inc. Nr amen & WCE $500. Avail. now. 778-689-8424
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STORAGE
MAPLE RIDGE
Pitt Meadows Marina
NEWER APARTMENTS
Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
14179 Reichenback Rd
â—† 1 & 2 Bdrm starting at $750 â—† Six Appliances â—† Secured Underground Prkg. â—† Cls. to West Coast Express â—† Adult Oriented
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
Onsite Manager
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 Under New Management
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows
604.465.7713 752
Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom ~ $795/mo. No Pets ~ Avail. now Ref’s & Credit check req’d MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrms available $825/mo & $925/mo
Great Location
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water
TOWNHOUSES
MAPLE RIDGE West side. 1 Level lower unit townhouse. 1 Bdrm +den or 2 Bdrm. Close to transit, walk to shopping, banking, etc. Age restricted over 45 complex. Totally reno’d with newer appli’s. NS/NP. Photos avail upon request. $1000/mo +utils Call 604-838-4434 or email: 77darrell@gmail.com
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
Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express
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W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
604.465.7221 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
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GOLDEN DOODLE puppies, born Nov. 29. Mom is a sml reg. Golden & Dad is a sml Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, and low/no shed). Our dogs are part of our home/life and we wish the same for our pups. Please consider the time/commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st Shots/deworming. $1200. Ph: 604-820-4827
ROOMS FOR RENT
22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894
Polo Club Apartments
HAY FOR SALE Wynnk Farms (604)467-4419
Yorkshire Terrier to re-home, 4 yr old intact female, CKC reg, champion lines, serious inquires only $1000. (604)858-9758
Meadows Landscape Supply
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty
MAPLE COURT II
604-353-9836
FEED & HAY
$59.00 Per Ton
287
SENIORS DISCOUNT 1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.
Pitt Meadows 2 bdrm very large ste, nr WCE, inste ldry, full ktch & din rm, vaulted ceiling, rec rm in bldg, $1150. Vacant. 604-830-3546
1ST cut Alberta Timothy Hay for sale in Pitt Meadows. 60 lb. bales. Good protein, good fibre, low sugar, and great for horses and all livestock. $12.00 per bale. 604 505 4087
Yorkshire Terrier, 10 week old male Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 604-828-2806
âœśDump Site Now Openâœś
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.
1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.
Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Prompt Delivery Available
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Maple Ridge OfďŹ ce & Retail Space
AVAILABLE NOW
22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069
**Don’t FALL Behind**
604.465.2944
1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Parial view. Chuck 604-830-1960
Running this ad for 10yrs
Den’s GarDENing Services
DESIGN
meadowslandscapesupply.com
MAPLE RIDGE
OFFICE/RETAIL
(604)466-5799
www.paintspecial.com
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UNIQUE CONCRETE
âœś Bark Mulch âœś Lawn & Garden Soil âœś Drain Gravel âœś Lava Rock âœś River Rock âœśPea Gravel
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured
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• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist
Since 1985 604-808-0212
260
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* We do Move-outs * Chemical Free
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APARTMENT/CONDO
22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715
TREE SERVICES
Detailed House Cleaning
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
706
RENTALS
MAPLE COURT I
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
242
RENTALS
METAL EXCHANGE WE BUY SCRAP METAL
604-464-3550
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1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800
23359 Fisherman Rd, Albion Mon-Sat 8am-4pm www.fvme.com
Incl heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores and Schools.
SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982 SORRENTO 22260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 The Scrapper
and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings
MARINE
MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL
1 Bdrm Apt $750/mo.
Includes heat, h/w. No pets Available now.
604-476-6683
912
BOATS
ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED 10’, 12’ or 14’ with or without motor or trailer. Will pay cash 778-237-3494
www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Friday, December 19, 2014 -- 39 5-year Comprehensive Limited Warranty y
7,000 0 1,250
DECEMBER 15th TO JANUARY 2nd
$
GET
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IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ
%
WEEK
PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 96 MONTHS†
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$
EVENT
7000
$
2014
HWY: 8.2L/100 KM CITY: 11.4L/100 KMʈ
$
$
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IN ADDITONAL BOXING WEEK PRICE ADJUSTMENTSʉ
32,994
SELLING PRICE:
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33 0% WEEKLY
SELLING PRICE: GLS model shownʕ
OWN IT FOR ONLY
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IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ
HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.5L/100 KMʈ
THE ALL- NEW 2015
HWY: 7.4L/100 KM CITY: 10.4L/100 KMʈ
SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T SE
$
FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS†
13,644
5-Star Overall Crash Safety Ratingʆ
59 0
Sport 2.0T model shownʕ
2015
1,000
$
IN ADDITIONAL BOXING WEEK PRICE ADJUSTMENTS ON ALL OTHER TRIMSʉ
SONATA GL 2015 BEST NEW N 2015 BEST FAMILY CAR CAR FAMILY
%
SELLING PRICE:
HWY: 6.7L/100 KM CITY: 9.7L/100 KMʈ
$
$
WEEKLY
TOTAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
AWARDED THE HIGHEST GOVERNMENT CRASH SAFETY RATINGʆ U.S. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OR
IN BOXING WEEK PRICE ADJUSTMENTSʉ ON SELECT 2014 MODELS!
$
(OVER $30,000) (OVER $30,000)
FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS†
24,444
ELANTRA L
NOW
INCLUDES
12,959 4,635 ‡
$
2014 Elantra “Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S.∆”
IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ
2014 Accent “Highest Ranked Small Car in Initial Quality in the U.S.∆”
Limited model shownʕ
DEALER #40087
Prices do not include administration fee of $599.
CALL US TODAY AT 604-467-3401 23213 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge mapleridgehyundai.com
Lougheed Hwy.
Tamarack Lane
MAPLE RIDGE
Haney By-Pass
The All New
Kanaka Way
®The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Cash price of $12,959 available on all new 2015 Elantra L 6-speed Manual models. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes 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. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-speed manual/2015 Sonata GL Auto with an annual finance rate of 0% for 96 months. Weekly payments are $33/$59. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,695. Finance offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Financing example: 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-speed manual for $13,644 at 0% per annum equals $33 weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $13,644. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $13,644. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595. Example price excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $3,250/$4,635/$7,000 available on in stock 2014 Santa Fe Sport SE/2015 Elantra L 6-speed manual/2015 Genesis Coupe 3.8L GT. 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. Boxing week price adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Boxing week price adjustments of up to $1,250/$1,000 available on in stock 2014 Santa Fe Sport SE/2014 Accent 4-Door models. Boxing 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: 2015 Elantra Limited/2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD/2014 Accent 4 Door GLS Auto/2015 Sonata Limited are $27,244/$40,894/$20,394/$32,694. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,795/$1,595/$1,695. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Fuel consumption for new 2015 Elantra 2.0 Limited (HWY 6.7L/100KM; City 9.7L/100KM); 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T SE Limited AWD (HWY 8.2L/100KM; City 11.4L/100KM); 2014 Accent 4-Door GLS Auto (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2015 Sonata 2.0T Ultimate (HWY 7.4L/100KM; City 10.4L/100KM); are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ΔThe Hyundai Accent/Elantra received the lowest number 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 86,118 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 experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡† 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. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.
MAPLE RIDGE
Maple Ridge Hyundai has over 100 used vehicles in stock and priced BELOW MARKET VALUE!
2013 Dodge Avenger SXT
Market Value $17,495
Market Value $31,995
SALE PRICE
SALE PRICE
SALE PRICE
12,995
3 to choose from
DEALER #40087
2013 Ram 1500 SLT 4x4
Market Value $13,995
$
The All New
2014 Jeep Compass Sport/North 4WD
MAPLE RIDGE Prices do not include administration fee of $599.
16,495
$
Stk#U69766
CALL US TODAY AT 604-467-3401 23213 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge mapleridgehyundai.com
$
29,995 Stk#U88579
CALL NOW FOR IMMEDIATE APPROVAL
604-467-3401
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Boxing Week Blowout Starts Now! 4-piece Wooden Brain Puzzle
Women’s Spa Accessories: Soothing Neck Wrap
Our Reg. $19.99
Our Reg. $19.99
SALE $14.99
Leather Gift Set with Multi-tool
SALE $14.99
Our Reg. $29.99
SALE $22.49
Men’s Winter Accessories Shown: Gloves
Retro Alarm Clock Our Reg. $29.99
SALE $22.49
ALL* Blankets
SALE $27.74-$32.24
SAVE
Our Reg. $19.99-$49.99
SALE $14.99$37.49
T-MAX® Bomber Hats Our Reg. $34.99
SALE $26.24
25
%
ALL*
Men’s Slippers Our Reg. $26.99-$69.99
SALE $20.24-$52.49
Our Reg. $36.99-$42.99
M
ON GREAT GIFT IDEAS
MEN’S
W
WOMEN’S
PORTABLE WARMTH More colours and styles available.
WindRiver Rechargeable Hand Warmers
ALL*
Women’s Slippers
Our Reg. $24.99
Our Reg. $24.99-$39.99
SALE $18.74-$29.99
SALE $18.74
OUR WARMEST SOCKS ARE BACK **Independently tested by BTTG and shown to be 50% warmer than typical thermal socks.
Men’s, Women’s, Children’s T-MAX HEAT™ Anti-skid Socks More colours and styles available in-store, including children’s styles.
FROM
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LAST MINUTE GIFTS??
LOTS OF SELECTION IN-STORE .
Shop Local! Everybody Wins. Local Shops Support Local Events & Teams
22722 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge
604-463-7277
Custom Embroidery Centre on Premises • Locally Owned and Operated
Monday - Saturday 9 am - 9 pm • Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Maple Ridge Store Only