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Shymkiw new Ridge deputy mayor Other councillors wanted more information By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

After creating a new deputy mayor position, council named Coun. Tyler Shymkiw on Monday as the first to fill the job. But Coun. Corisa Bell wasn’t happy with how Shymkiw the change was made. She wanted a full report on it and said council previously wanted a description of what the deputy mayor’s job would be, as well as the extra pay a councillor could earn for that position. “In the spirit of open government and transparency, and everything this council represents, I feel it would be inappropriate for us to vote on this,” said Bell. “That’s what we requested prior to making this decision. It’s unfortunate that all the information isn’t here.” Mayor Nicole Read said later that there was political will to make the change. “And so we moved fairly quickly on it when we knew we had the political will to do it.” One full-time deputy mayor will replace the system of acting mayors, in which each councillor served for two months of the year. A full-time deputy mayor can assist the mayor more and deal with issues quickly, and head meetings, if necessary, she added. See Deputy, 5

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The majority people at the homeless camp on Cliff Avenue have left. About 10 tents remained Thursday morning.

Relief for Cliff Avenue Number of tents at camp down to 10 B y P h i l M e l nychuk pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Cliff Avenue was looking more like a regular road Thursday as the number of homeless tents dropped almost to the single digits. “We went from 27 tents down to 10 in one week,” said Kelly Swift, general manager of parks and recreation services. “We are keeping a full-court

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press on supporting people moving into the shelter.” Once the temporary homeless shelter on Lougheed Highway and 222nd Street opened on Oct. 1, street outreach workers and bylaws were able to offer homeless campers a place to go and continue a process of voluntary dispersal from Cliff Avenue. The homeless camp sprung up in May and continued growing to the point where tents lined both sides of the street in mid summer. The gradual process, involving bylaws, parks staff, police and

outreach workers, will continue hopefully until the last tent is gone, Swift said. While there’s no timeline for clearing the street, the intent is to keep the pressure on. “We would like to see the last tent off the street today, if possible. We’re working to keep it as peaceful a process as we can to support people moving to a safer place.” Most, but not all of the campers are moving to the temporary shelter, operated by Rain City Housing until April. See Camp, 5

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Election countdown in local riding Candidates claim tight race in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

en days are left and five candidates hope they can get the numbers to win in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge. “I’m going to do my best,” says Green party candidate Peter Tam, whose chances of winning are on the outside. “There are five choices and we all are saying something different,” Tam said. “I’m going to do my best.” Tam has his work cut out, trying to improve on his 2011 showing, in which he won 2,629 votes for the Greens in the old riding of Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission. He’ll need almost 10 times that to get into the running for victory in this election. People are telling him they want to vote Green, but are choosing another candidate for strategic reasons. “Everybody has told me, they want to vote Green … but they’re so afraid of the Conservatives getting back in. “If each of those people voted Green, I would get the majority.” Dan Ruimy, with the Liberals, is facing the same numerical challenge, after his party won only 2,739 votes last election.

“From Day 1, I told you, I was going to win this thing and I still am.” “It helps to have Justin [Trudeau] on our side, of course.” Ruimy said support is growing for the Liberal party as people realize that it has a plan that puts the needs of the country first instead of winning an election. “It’s not how do we plan an election, it’s how do we do right for the country. In doing that, that should get you the election. Poverty and housing are the top issues he’s finding on the campaign trail. He’s concerned about poverty issues, such as helping single women. “We’re always perpetuating the cycle of poverty,” Ruimy said. “The Conservatives have out their balanced budget after six deficits and they mock our concept of running a deficit, which is ridiculous.” Ruimy said if he’s elected, he’ll use the allowance for an MP’s office to hold town hall or round-table meetings on various topics with voters. It’s been a long campaign, but it’s been on focused on the issues, he said. “I think people are seeing through the smoke screen. We are ripe for change.” Mike Murray, past executive-assistant to retired MP Randy Kamp, is running for the Conservatives in the riding. In the 2011 election, Kamp’s margin of victory (28,803 votes) was almost 10,000 above his nearest rival, the NDP candidate. The new, smaller riding of Pitt MeadowsMaple Ridge, has only 70,000 eligible voters, compared to 88,500 in the former Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission.

“I think I feel pretty good,” Murray said. Key to election is to identifying support and getting voters to the polls. Organizers are trying to do that during advance polls, Oct. 9 to 12. “They’re committed. They’re ready to support me. We want to get them out there,” Murray said. But he’s not taking anything for granted and keeps pounding the pavement and knocking on doors to win votes. One thousand people showed up a nomination meeting in the summer. He says he’s got a good team, with about 100 volunteers. “I also think we have work as if we’re behind.” Murray said most people are polite when he knocks on doors. And the top issue? “I really do think people are asking the question, regarding the economy. “Now is not the time to change course in a fragile, global economy, go the route primarily of my opponent, the NDP, where they’ve never governed the country before. And I do get some sense that people are thinking that through.” Murray said he hasn’t heard the issue of Muslim women wearing the niqab during citizenship ceremonies, saying that’s more of a Quebec issue. The government has twice tried to get a court decision overthrown allowing a woman to wear that while being sworn in, although she has to reveal her face when actually getting her citizenship. He added most people are supporting the Trans Pacific Partnership free trade deal recently approved, though still requiring parlia-

mentary approval. The NDP’s position on that issue could be a sign of a collapse in voter support, said Murray. “They have to retreat to their anti-free trade stance and that’s kind of their hail Mary.” Bob D’Eith, with the NDP, says it remains a tight race in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge. “We’re out working every day. Definitely, people are wanting change. That’s the common theme.” D’Eith said if the NDP MPs across Canada can hold on to their seats, the party only will need 35 seats to defeat Stephen Harper’s Conservatives. That makes B.C. important. And while polling is down nationally for the party, “we know the polls in B.C. are going up for the NDP. “So the national polls don’t necessarily reflect what’s going in B.C. So we’re buoyed by that.” He added that the NDP is the only party that can beat the Conservative party in this riding. “If you look at the polls, it’s ConservativeNDP. That’s the way it’s going to be in this riding. It’s been that way for 50 years. That’s the way it’s going to be that way this time again.” “I think most people are not very happy that [Stephen] Harper would conduct negotiations secretly then sign it in the middle of the election when he’s supposed to be the custodian of the government.” Each country still has to ratify the deal, which hasn’t been released. “We don’t know what the terms are,” D’Eith said. Steve Ranta is also running as an independent.

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Maple Ridge council is going back five years and dusting off some musty planning studies of Albion flats. Monday, council supported staff ’s idea of revisiting four scenarios created by a community brainstorming process in 2010 for the lands along Lougheed Highway and 105th Avenue. Doing so can save time and money, as council takes another try at planning for the area after a land swap between SmartCentres developers and the city was cancelled following November’s civic election. “I would just love to go back to the 2010 concept plan and build on that,” said Coun. Craig Speirs. The four scenarios, two for either side of 105th Avenue, proposed a mix of recreational, agriculture and light industrial/commercial. However, council of the day held another meeting during which business groups were represented and decided to submit a plan calling for development of the majority of the flats, which total about 130 hectares (329 acres), most of which is in the Agricultural Land Reserve. That was rejected by the Agricultural Land

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Drainage remains an issue on the west side of the flats on 105th Avenue. Commission, saying only that the east side of 105th could be developed, and that could only happen if drainage is improved on the west side for farming. “The biggest value for the community … are the recreational opportunities and we want to be sure we celebrate and it’s an expectation we have to realize,” Speirs said. He favours putting shopping areas closer to where the homes are on 240th Street. Albion flats contains Planet Ice, Golden Ears Winter Club, and the Albion Sports Complex. Maple Ridge recently received $500,000 to replace two gravel fields with artificial turf. Coun. Corisa Bell wanted to ensure whatever scenarios are sketched out to the public are realistic. Would the city still consider a shopping

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mall if there’s no demand for one after the previous developer backed away, she asked. Many questions need answering when planning the area, said Coun. Gordy Robson, who wanted the economic development department to lead the project. “We need to have a plan for transit. I don’t see it here.” Plus there’s nothing about an overpass over the CP Railway line, connecting the south and north sides of Albion. “We don’t know if there’s a West Coast Express [stop]. We don’t know where it’s going to be.” Such questions are the point of bringing the proposals back to council, said planner Jim Charlebois. Public works general manager Frank Quinn said the city’s transpor-

tation plan does identify a railway overpass and West Coast Express station for the Albion area, though there’s no location yet. Drainage is a significant issue, added Mayor Nicole Read. The area is within the Fraser River flood plain. With council agreeing to use the 2010 scenarios as a basis for planning, workshops can take place over the next several months, followed by an open house on a draft concept plan. An application to the Agricultural Land Commission to exclude land from the agricultural reserve can follow. The commission has said it would support excluding land on the east side of 105th Avenue in return for improving drainage for farming on the west side, a project which could cost $2 million.

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‘People will make own choice’ Camp from front

But, “At the end of the day, people will make their own choice about where to go.” So far, 27 people have moved into the shelter and are actually living there, said Swift. The shelter, open 24 hours a day, has capacity for 40 people and provides laundry and hot meals. Swift said the preference is to clear the street voluntarily, which will be a much quicker process than having to get a court order. That process is underway, but could only start once the temporary shelter opened. Once a court injunction has been obtained, it must be shown to the campers, who then are given time to respond. After that, the court then will issue a specific day for when the city can clear the street. Joanne Pinkney, with Maple Ridge Pool and Spa, said the tents in the front of her business have now disappeared, with the remains at the west end.

Another camper leaves Cliff Avenue with his belongings. “I hope they can manage it. I’ll feel a lot better not having to look at it through my front door. “I hope it works, that it’s going to work.” However, she said the chain link fence that was built separating the street from the ravine where people used to camp, has now been broken in two places and

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she saw someone going down there, although she’s not certain if anyone is again camping there. Ridge Meadows RCMP confirmed that a drug overdose occurred at the city shelter on Tuesday, about 4:10 p.m. However, the man had recovered by the time paramedics arrived and took him to hospital.

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Council, at any time, could still pass a resolution naming a new deputy mayor. Couns. Gordy Robson and Craig Speirs both said council should have had more information. Only copies of resolutions were provided to council on Monday. Robson said the public wants to know how much the deputy mayor will get paid. Read said the salary will remain the same as for the former acting mayor’s position, which is 20 per cent of the mayor’s salary of $100,000. That works out to almost a 50 per cent raise (councillors make about $43,000) for Shymkiw if he serves the entire year. The overall amount paid to one deputy mayor, though, will be the same as paying the premium to six councillors for two months each. Read also wants the deputy mayor, when necessary, to attend Metro Vancouver meetings and the Mayor’s Council on Regional Transportation, which also earn daily stipends. Read agreed that a news release could explain all the changes. “I didn’t like how this was handled from the beginning,” Speirs said. He wanted a report so that council can discuss it openly. Previously, council-

lors all took turns as acting mayors, giving each a raise for those two months. But with only one

full-time deputy mayor, “many people are going to take a pay cut. There’s no doubt about it. We have to be honest about

it,” Speirs said. Council approved naming Shymkiw the deputy mayor, with Bell voting against.

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In the know With less than three weeks to go till the federal election, it’s high time that voters – if they haven’t already – give some serious thought to who they want to lead the country forward for the next four years. Locally, there will be five names on the ballot. Most of the names will be familiar to those who have called Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows home for any length of time and pay attention to current events. But name recognition alone is not enough to base a vote on. What will these candidates do for the community should they win a seat on Oct. 19? How knowledgeable are they on issues that matter? How strongly will they make our community’s voice heard in Ottawa? Which of them best represents what you see as the best direction, locally and nationally? There are no shortage of ways to get to know the issues, and where each candidate stands on them: go to debates, visit campaign offices, call or email the candidates directly or simply stop them in the street and ask. If they really want to represent you – as they insist they do – they will take the time to hear what’s important to you, and give their time to fully explain their positions and what’s driving them. Candidates, too, have very limited time left to make their views known, to sell constituents on their abilities to have a positive influence on this community’s and Canada’s future, and bring the needs and wants of both to the forefront. The bottom line is this: Oct. 19 isn’t just another day. It’s a day that will determine the country’s path forward for a significant length of time – a term in which much can happen, both positive and negative. No doubt, there will be those unhappy with some or all of the decisions of those who are elected to effect change or stay the course. Many are unhappy with the electoral process altogether and have a jaundiced view of all politicians, regardless of party affiliations. But saying that a single vote doesn’t count is tantamount to saying that all votes don’t count – a position we don’t believe Canadians are ready to embrace. – Black Press

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Really, parties are all the same I ’ve re-written this too many times now. Frankly, I’m infuriated anew by every federal election attack ad. Plus, experience has left me cynical that leaders “don’t really say much,” while parties honor even less of what Open mic they say. Look, people fortunate Mike Shields or industrious enough to have a personal stake in tax rates seem forever bound to supporting the Conservatives. Similar allegiances to social benefits or unions tie other voters irrevocably to the NDP. Meanwhile, the theoretical middle is a Liberal Party well-known in Ottawa for “campaigning from the left but governing from the right.” The truth, however, is the momentum of modern economies make the actual differences nearly insignificant. The Conservative party ran stimulusmotivated deficits six straight years before announcing a balanced budget. The New Democrat Party now swears it will deliver balanced budgets no matter what. Overlooked as a result is that voters born after 1958 had two full years of the pension they’ve paid into for decades taken away in no small part so a balanced budget can be claimed for electioneering purposes. And that transferring $2 billion a year in

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excess Employment Insurance premiums into general government revenues equates to a secret tax on businesses and general theft from every working person. Furthermore, since, in this riding at least, free trade has delivered mixed results, isn’t it insulting to ask for our vote while also informing us we aren’t allowed to see how much more sovereignty the new Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement cedes to corporate appointed tribunals? Similarly, the defunding of a CBC, which has been the heart of our national identity for 85 years, hasn’t been made a point of conversation – even by the CBC itself? Then, how about public input regarding Canada’s lost reputation for peacekeeping in the wake of knee-jerk support for a superpower bent on post 9-11 vengeance? Or which civil liberties ‘temporarily’ abridged by ‘The War on Terror’ might soon be reinstated? Surely seniors and students deserve a say about choosing to spend $100 billion on new war planes rather than using such funds to bolster medical coverages and tuition fees, no? Apparently not given the cross-party trend of consolidating ever more power into the Prime Minster’s Office – I haven’t heard a single backbencher protest that whipped votes on 900-page Omnibus bills, in which 1,200 clauses amend 135 unrelated laws, renders them unable to represent their constituents, have you? Apparently, they’ve been suppressed just like the whistle blowers, charitable groups

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and federal scientists that ‘our’ government has banned from publishing results or even speaking to the media. Prioritization of campaign donations has pushed climate change to the sole realm of fringe parties. But surely the reallocation of subsidies from ‘Big Oil’ to carbon sequestration initiatives or mass transit has appeal to small business and the public. Farther afield, how many have heard mention of a Guaranteed Minimum National Income concept, which has academic support from both the left and right? Or interest in reforming a tax code whose 120-plus ‘boutique’ credits for special interests infer $6 billion year in filing costs imposed on taxpayers? Any discussion at all about increasing income inequality? The growing influence of money in politics? Not even a pattern of electoral fraud has been cited, even by the parties these Conservative convictions disadvantaged. Whilst this list examples may seem biased, 2011’s electoral majority did provide the Conservatives a mandate to reward their base. And whereas, if real differences existed between the parties, then a major campaign issue would be reforming of a system where 39.6 per cent of the vote renders all competing views impotent. Mike Shields grew up locally and hosts SFU’s Philosopher’s Café Sessions at the Maple Ridge Act Theater, 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month.

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End grizzly hunt Holding dogs to higher standard Editor, The News: Yet another study reveals Canadiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; disdain for the practice of slaughtering grizzly to allow â&#x20AC;&#x153;trophiesâ&#x20AC;? in the form of severed heads and paws. Repeatedly, biologists have warned that this practice is not sustainable. Ten coastal First Nations have attempted to ban the hunt on their lands. Statistics reveal that the revenue generated by ecotourism is five times that of trophy hunting. The image of Canada is being tarnished and placed among Third World countries who are so desperate for income that they allow the slaughter of their indigenous species for a few dollars. That this barbaric practice is not acceptable to Canadians is no longer in question. What is in question, however, is why there is no political will to end trophy hunting. During this peak time of the federal election, when parties are announcing their platforms on a myriad of issues, there is not a word of concern about the plight of the grizzly. The grizzly is currently labeled at risk. The federal government has all the scientific evidence to upgrade this rating to endangered. It chooses, however, to maintain that further study is required. What is even more interesting is that all four parties both at the local and federal level fail to reply to emails as to their plans to end grizzly trophy hunting. One is left to assume that there is no plan. If elected officials are selected to represent the views of their constituents, why is this so? Andree Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Andrea Maple Ridge

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Editor, The News: Re: Former Pitt mayor wants specific breed ban (The News, Oct. 7). First of all, I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family of Buttons. I can only imagine what you must be going through. It would devastate me if anything like this happened to one of my dogs. However, I must point out two important things. Firstly, the article is about a bull mastiff attacking Buttons, and the former mayor wanting specific breed ban. On what? Bull mastiffs? A bull mastiff has absolutely nothing to do with any of the pitt breeds. Bull mastiffs are large dogs, known as the gentle giants. There are French mastiffs, Neapolitan mastiffs, English mastiffs and so on. Is the former mayor suggesting that he wants to ban mastiffs? He should watch Turner and Hootch. That is a mastiff. Bull mastiffs are not aggressive dogs, never have been, never will be. If it was a bull

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Buttons was attacked by another dog and had to be put down. mastiff that killed poor Buttons, then it was definitely a one-off. I am against any breed-specific ban. But if we are going to ban mastiffs, we may as well just ban all dogs over 15 pounds.

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The September cleanup of Katzie Slough bagged a hill of garbage, and a canoebased sweep is planned for later this month. Timo Hess, a volunteer spokesperson with the Katzie Slough Restoration, project told council that last month’s cleanup addressed the issue of garbage in the slough, to some extent, as a team of 37 volunteers pulled out 26 bags of full, which weighed more than 200 kg. Most of it was in the form of takeout containers and disposable cups, but there were also chairs, pallets, a shopping carts, as well as a large mirror. “It was a great show of community spirit,” said Hess, noting that some of the volunteers were just passersby who saw the effort and joined in. Hess is hoping for a

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Lina Azeez and the Watershed Watch society have planned a tour of the slough. similar effort on Oct. 24, when volunteers will again meet for a cleanup, this time based from canoes, so they can do more than just the shoreline. They will gather where the slough meets Harris Road, just south of Old Dewdney Trunk Road, and work from 2-4 p.m. The slough also suffers from poor water quality and flow, and this is exacerbated by invasive plants on the shoreline. One of the volun-

teer projects in 2016 will be to remove invasive plants from the riparian area (shore) of the slough, and replace them with native plants, said Hess. The goal of the Katzie Slough Restoration Project is to restore the waterway, which is primarily used as an irrigation source and drainage ditch by farmers, to a coho salmon habitat. The project is taking reservations for one of its five canoes for the

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attack, and the couple’s recommendations for tougher laws. Their supporters included several other dog owners whose pets had been injured or killed in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. Yvonne urged the city to do more to ensure dog owners are responsible for their pets. She said the mastiff ’s handler was running home with the dog, and would not have been identified if she hadn’t been followed home by a “good Samaritan.” The dog’s owner expressed condolences, but then refused to pay $1,200 in veterinary bills, she said. Pitt Meadows should put animal control back in the control of the SPCA, said Yvonne. “The city of Pitt Meadows has failed its citizens terribly,” she added. She also recommended: that a dangerous

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the bylaws officer recommended the dog be muzzled in public, and the owners were complying with that request. But the muzzle had been removed so the dog could get a drink of water. The McDonalds’ position is that if a dog kills another, it should immediately be put down. The couple got sympathy from councillors. “I have two dogs and I can only begin to try and understand how you must feel with the loss of Buttons, particularly in terrible, horrific circumstances in which it occurred,” said Mayor John Becker. He responded that one of the new council’s first initiatives was a “more robust” dog bylaw. Staff are following those new protocols, he said, and while they may not be enough, they are tougher than the preceding bylaws. “We are going to be revising the whole animal welfare situation,” including getting SPCA service back, he said. He called the SPCA presence “a very significant budget item.” Becker clarified that the city cannot force the dog owners to be financially responsible for the damage their pets do. “We, as a local government, do not have the jurisdiction to impose liability on the dog owner in this kind of situation,” said the mayor. Coun. David Murray said he owns a Shih Tsu that almost mirrors Buttons and called the dog’s death tragic. “This created a lot of stir on council. It really hit home,” said Murray. “I’ll tell you one thing – we’re going to get something done.” Coun. Tracy Miyashita asked for a destruction order. “This dog needs to be put down,” she said. That got a huge round of applause from the audience, that was punctuated by a deep bark. City CAO Kim Grout responded that such an order could only be pursued through a provincial court order.

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with at a 7 p.m. evening meeting. Onni, the developer, held a public consultation on June 4 at the South Bonson Community Centre, and has met with the city’s advisory design panel four times. In response to feedback a those meetings, Onni has made some changes to its proposal, which is located at the corner of Bonson Road and Airport Way. The original proposal was for 270 townhouse units, but the current proposal is down to 247 units. The density of 53 units per hectare is consistent with the official community plan, noted Kate Zanon, director of development services with the city. Other changes include east-west pedestrian connections, a winding road with a varied streetscape and extended sidewalks.

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“This is one of the last big projects we can do, and we’re going to do it right.” Coun. Janis Elkerton “This is one of the last big projects we can do, and we’re going to do it right.” Becker echoed that sentiment, noting that Onni has been back and forth with the city’s design panel, and is sticking to the OCP. “Council will make sure the development is one that we’re going to be proud of, while being sensitive to the concerns of the neighbours.” Council gave the project first and second reading, which allows the project to proceed to a public hearing. The public hearing on the proposal will take place on Oct. 20, at the regular council meeting.

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Chance encounter with a driver A s a cyclist, you always need to have your wits about you. Intersections usually are the most dangerous places to be for any road user, as dangers can be approaching at high speed from any direction, usually in the form of cars. Drivers sometimes fail to look out for and see pedestrians and cyclists or underestimate the speed of cyclists when they make a turn. You often read about the high prevalence of distracted driving, which causes about a quarter of all car crashes, or 88 fatalities and many more injuries every year in B.C. Most cyclists understand that helmets and good behaviour offer little if any protection from it. Riding along some roads can be tricky, too, especially when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re squished in between parked and moving cars, with or without a bike lane.

Kanaka Way is one of those roads that can be rather daunting, especially at rush hour. Kanaka Way is one of those roads that can be rather daunting, especially at rush hour, when commuters are in a rush to get to work or to get home. Last Saturday, the sky was so amazingly blue, I had to get out for a ride. Didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get very far, though. On Kanaka Way, I passed a car that was parked along the curb.

I always try to check if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anyone in the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat of a parked car. By suddenly opening their car door in your face, they can cause you to fall in front of a passing car, which isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fun. Cyclists getting â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dooredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; make up about 10 to 15 per cent of all accidents involving cyclists. I always make sure I keep a good distance between myself and any parked cars to make sure it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen to me. Sometimes that means having to stay out of a bike lane, which can turn into a danger zone when cars are parked right beside it. Bad design. In this case, the engine of the car was running. If the driver didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see me, he could take off just as I was passing him. So I glanced into the car at the driver to make sure he was paying attention to me. His head was tilted backwards, his eyes closed and his mouth wide open.

Something wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t right. So I turned back to check on him. His window was open, and I first talked to him, then yelled. No response. He was sweating profusely. His face and his arms were Cycling covered with Jackie Chow droplets of sweat. I grabbed his shoulder and shook him. Still no response. I could see the rapid pulse of his carotid artery. This wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t good. I dashed over to the nearest house and banged on the door. Thankfully, someone was home, and, with his cell phone in hand, Jim ran out to the car with me. He called 9-1-1 and stayed on the phone with the helpful operator while we waited for help to arrive, kind of freaking out each time the fellowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breathing stopped for some time. As Jim whacked

him on his chest, he wheezed and started breathing again. After what seemed like a long time, a fire truck arrived. After some more prodding, the guy soon regained consciousness. Then an ambulance and a police car arrived. The guy claimed he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;just fine.â&#x20AC;? Right. When they tried to make him walk in a straight line, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be doing too well. I left after leaving my information. Jim told me the next day that his car got towed. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure what the penalty would have been and how long he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to drive for. The fact that he even passed out while behind the wheel surely is indicative of the seriousness of his actions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a scary thought that there are people like this young fellow,

a novice driver doing who knows what. According to the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, 36.7 percent of fatally injured drivers in Canada tested positive for impairing drugs in 2008. For alcohol, this percentage was 40.8. Jim said that 10 minutes before I banged on his door, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been outside in his garden and the car wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there at that point. So mere minutes before he passed out, this young man was actually driving his car. Fortunately, he was OK and nobody got hurt. I hope he learned his lesson.

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t the beginning of the 21st Century, there were talks about the amalgamation of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. However, talks remain just that. The historical development surrounding the geographical differences between the two municipalities will always keep them independent from each other. Here is why. Pitt Meadows had always been site to frequent seasonal flooding from both the Fraser and Pitt rivers. The Katzie established only temporary settlements in the flooding area for hunting purposes, then moved back to their permanent settlement. Although Pitt Meadows’ soil is fit for agriculture, the frequent flooding of the Pitt River made it not arable. As Governor James Douglas once toured lands along the Fraser River in the 1850s, he outright rejected the possibility of any agricultural development in Pitt Meadows because of the flooding. Indeed, the majority of the crown lands in Pitt Meadows were only sold to speculators who wanted the area diked. The only farms were on the central highland, now the area around Harris and Ford roads. That was where Mr. Harris started his dairy farm in the early years of the city. The demands of the landowners and a growing population of resident farmers then led to the increasing need for a reliable dike. However, since Pitt Meadows’ amalgamation into Maple Ridge in 1874, this question had been largely

ignored by the rest of the municipality, which had less such concern due to a higher elevation. The diking efforts in Pitt Meadows began as soon as the district broke off from Maple Ridge in 1896. From then, the farmers and speculators formed local diking districts and worked with the provincial government to reclaim the farmlands from floods. However, even the highest level of human endeavors couldn’t successfully combat the forces of nature. Until the end of the Second World War, floods overflowed the dikes in Pitt Meadows and some of the farmers and speculators went deeply in debt. The job was especially hard in northern Pitt Meadows, where the altitude was lower. Numerous pioneers, including Mr. Rannie and the Mennonites, attempted settlement in the area, but were all driven out by the seasonal floods. It was not until a Dutch investor, Jon Blom, and his group of associates accepted the challenge in the 1950s that any progress was made. With their Dutch ingenuity, the polder was finally diked, eventually providing a good example for the diking of southern Pitt Meadows. Nowadays, Pitt Meadows residents enjoy their lives without ever worrying about floods. However, we should never forget that it is the result of people leaving the convenience of cities and starting new lives pioneer-style even in the 1950s. Hardship and endeavors are what have held us together as a community. Mark Chen is an assistant at Pitt Meadows Museum.

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Now selling Phase 3, the 90 Condos that range from 553 sq.ft studios to over 2,600 sq.ft penthouses that are suitable for people at varying stages of life. “The general appeal is that it is worry free living,” says Sarah Toigo, Director, Sales and Marketing, of Tsawwassen Springs. “We have seen people moving out of larger houses into similar or smaller square footage, and occasionally more square footage. We have also sold to investors, as the rent we are getting here is comparable, if not more in some cases, to Vancouver rent.” The future is bright for Tsawwassen, with numerous upgrades adding to the current and future value of the area. A new shopping mall, Tsawwassen Mills, is slated to open next year, and major transportation improvements are currently underway, including the widening of Highway 17, the South Fraser Perimeter Road opening, the Tunnel Improvement Plan and a bridge replacement. “With that said, Tsawwassen is a peninsula, so we are limited as to how far we can expand,” says Toigo. “So I expect our small town feel to stay just

The Arts & Crafts theme is echoed in the interior design. The organic beauty of granite, wood and wool are ever present. as charming.” Tsawwassen Springs is currently offering incentives on their Phase 3 Condo release for homebuyers who purchase in October. “For smaller suites, we will offer a limited time cash incentive,” she says. “On larger suites, we will include a double car garage in the underground - hugely popular in our Phase 2 building.” The incentives compliment the already distinct features that make Tsawwassen Springs a worthy investment. Proximity: It takes twenty minutes to get to YVR and thirty minutes to get downtown. If you are looking for a community feel without being isolated from urban conveniences, the town of Tsawwassen is it. Masterplanned community: What makes Tsawwassen Springs a head above the rest is that they offer maximum integrity with every detail, says Toigo. They only work with one architect, one builder, and one developer in every respect of the development. Amenities: The amenities at Tsawwassen Springs are all A-plus. The nearby golf course was completely rebuilt as an all-season course with superior drainage that keeps fairways green all year long. The highly anticipated steak and seafood house, Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar is opening this fall, and the Springs

Ballroom can be transformed to accommodate special events for up to 500 guests. The Real Estate: Customization is key for Tsawwassen Springs, offering over 8 different floor plans and 3 interior design colour palettes carefully selected by award-winning Martie Knockaert of Different Designs Group Inc. “These options allow [homebuyers] to participate in the look of their home,” says Toigo. “Lots of people want to be able to build a

custom home, but don’t have the time or interest, so this allows them to customize within our parameters.” Every aspect of Tsawwassen Springs is high end, from exterior to interior finishings. Enjoy the comfort of a large master bedroom, oversized windows that allow plenty of natural light, hardwood floors, stain-resistant wool carpet, a spacious, covered deck with a natural gas hookup for barbeques and overhead heaters. Plus, Tsawwassen Springs has solar panels

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to offset maintenance fees, as well as a geoexchange heating and cooling system that uses the temperature of the earth to provide heating, cooling, and hot water. It’s the goal of the Tsawwassen Springs team to make everyone feel at home and ensure the area serves as a sanctuary where families can thrive. They host regular community events for Homeowners to get to know each other, and have even developed a closed community page on their website where Homeowners can arrange to meet, plan tee times, walks, coffee dates, etc. “I grew up in Tsawwassen, and I think what makes this the best kept secret is that people are still friendly and good to each other,” says Toigo. “You go for a walk on the dike, and people you pass say ‘hello,’ and its not because you know them. It’s super safe. It’s sunny here. We have three times as much as the rest of the Lower Mainland, and you get this super sweet, charming, small town life, with big city proximity. It’s the best of everything.” For more information, including show home hours, visit tsawwassensprings.ca

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A good year for persimmons By Mike Lascelle

have always considered persimmons to be the lunatic fringe of edible fruits. First of all, they look more like a tomato than, say, an apple or pear, and their flavour is an acquired taste – so much so that until recently I didn’t think that anyone who hadn’t grown up with them could ever find them appealing. But then we had this long, hot summer and suddenly all those far flung persimmon trees were producing record-breaking crops of fully ripened fruit and I got my hands on some Pitt Meadows grown ‘Early Fuyu’. While I consider myself to have a reasonably tolerant palate (meaning that I know what I like but can also appreciate how someone else might enjoy a flavour that doesn’t appeal to me), my past persimmon tastings have been consistently met with explosive, ‘please get this thing out of mouth’ responses that I can only describe as instinctive in nature. So it shouldn’t surprise any of you that I approached this tasting with a great deal of caution, carefully sniffing and licking before I took my first bite of this ripened orange orb, and despite a little stringiness, the subtle flavours that surprised my taste buds were those of peach and sweet potato – an entirely unexpected and delicious experience.

Despite a little stringiness, the subtle flavours that surprised my taste buds were those of peach and sweet potato – an entirely unexpected and delicious experience. Then I visited another garden where I knew an established American persimmon was growing and tried a few of the smaller, pale orange fruits and was again pleasantly surprised. I should emphasize the key to success with persimmons is a long, hot growing season, as the more common species are native to such far flung places as China and southwest Asia (Diospyros kaki and D. lotus), as well as the

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southeast United States (Diospyros virginiana) where it is also known as Possumwood. They prefer deep fertile soils with good drainage and some shelter from cold winter winds and late frosts. Hardiness varies from species to species, with the more common Japanese persimmon (D. kaki) being Zone 7, the date plum (D. lotus) Zone 6 and the American persimmon (D. virginiana) a very hardy Zone 4. Pollination can be a bit tricky, as many persimmons have separate male and female trees. However, with the Japanese persimmon most of the available cultivars are self-fertile and non-astringent (meaning they won’t suck your saliva dry and force your tongue to retract halfway down your throat at first bite) with the

best of these being ‘Fuyu’, ‘Early Fuyu’, ‘Jiro’ and ‘Izu’. For self-fertile American persimmons, choose ‘Meader’, or ‘Russian Beauty’ and ‘Nikita’s Gift’, which are both crosses of D.virginiana and D.kaki. Despite its hardiness, the date plum (D.lotus) is relatively obscure and is more often used as a hardy rootstock. It also requires cross-pollination, but will often produce seedless fruits without it. These are quite tiny (about the size of a large gooseberry) and really not palatable until exposed to a frost or dried, which sweetens them up. Expect to wait up to five years before a newly planted persimmon will mature enough to

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• Almost an acre of beautiful lawn and gardens • 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2500+ sq ft home • Newer roof, heat pump and lifetime warranty windows • Definitely something to check out!

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REDUCED $10,000

229,800

3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME • 3 bdrm townhome • 1120 sq ft • Woodland Park complex on 9 acres • Private, fenced yard

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• Falcon Homes built • Outstanding river views • Variety of sizes & prices • Exceptional finishes and features • Some units, 1480 square ft. with balconies as large as 672 square feet.

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REDUCED $20,000

569,800

• 4 bdrms / 4 baths • Backs onto greenbelt • 9’ ceilings • Master suite with w/I closet & 5pc ensuite • 2 blocks to Elementary school • Quiet area with miles of trails within walking distance

464,800

PITT MEADOWS BEAUTY out • Apprx 2,000 sq ft • 5’ crawl • 3 bedrooms • New roof & hard• Private backyard • Deluxe master suite wood floors • Big rooms through- • Amenities close by

12279 189A St., P.M.

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REDUCED $5,000

27088 104th Avenue.

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$1,180,000

TEREPOCKI McCOLEMAN

• STUNNING RANCHER with a walkout basement on a 4.87 acre park like property • TOP OF THE LINE finishing including use of marble, travertine, granite, and real wood • Property features a three hole, Par 3 practice course, a beautiful pond with a waterfall and handmade cedar bridge, and more than enough room to for kids and adults to play!

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Rancher-Style Townhome! NEW LISTING #33 22308 124th Ave, Maple Ridge $315,000 • One-Level Rancher in desirable Brandy Wynd Estates • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,075 square feet • Updated and move-in ready, 45+ Complex • Laminate flooring throughout, new kitchen flooring • Oak Kitchen with newer appliances and large eating area • Living Room boasts large bay window and cozy Fireplace • New Tile Entry and Fireplace Surround • Spacious Master Bedroom with 3-piece Ensuite • 2nd Bedroom/Den is bright with skylight, perfect for office • Backs onto Greenbelt with Huge Covered Patio • Single Car Garage, and Parking in Driveway, RV Pkg Avail • Great, well-managed complex, Depreciation Report Done • Close to Transit, Shopping, Seniors Centre and Library • NOTHING TO DO, JUST MOVE-IN AND ENJOY!

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549,000

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OPEN SATURDAY 12-2 PM 11488 228 Street A terrific 14 year old 3 bdrm, 3 bath home on a private, low maintenance yard. Home is clean and has a terrific family rm off the kitchen which has loads of cupboards, pantry, eating bar and a terrific gas stove. The best part is the terrific Home Theatre with all the bells and even a whistle. Be sure and drop by for a look. Did I mention this home is terrific? For more info have a look at the pictures and Virtual Tour on my webpage. Asking $573,900.

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bonniebrunke@kw.com

Survey MORTGAGE Rates of

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2 yr

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2.85 2.94 2.89 3.29 2.89 3.14 2.84

2.85 2.64 2.84 3.09 2.99 3.04 2.79

2.59 2.59 3.39 3.39 3.39 3.65 3.40

2.94 2.69 3.89 3.89 3.89 4.20 4.09

2.68 2.79 4.74 4.49 4.74 4.74 4.79

Effort Trust HSBC Bank of Canada ICICI Bank of Canada

3.35 3.14 3.15

3.50 3.14 3.65

3.70 3.54 3.64

4.30 4.24 3.69

4.35 4.74 3.69

Investors Group Trust Laurentian Bank of Canada London Life National Bank President’s Choice Financial Royal Bank of Canada Tangerine TD Mortgage SEVILLE MORTGAGE CORP.

3.14 2.89 3.14 2.89 3.14 3.14 3.19 2.89 2.29

3.09 2.84 3.09 2.84 2.79 3.04 3.24 2.84 2.19

3.39 3.39 3.39 3.39 3.34 3.65 3.49 3.39 2.34

3.89 3.89 3.89 3.89 3.99 4.39 3.69 3.89 2.54

4.74 4.74 4.74 4.74 4.44 4.64 3.79 4.64 2.59

*Rates are subject to change without notice. Provided by Donna Telep,

SEVILLE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, 604-466-1976 Fees payable to the lender/broker may apply (No fees payable on approved credit).

THE NEWS/sports

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Pitt Meadows Marauders senior boys’ AA soccer head coach Mike Oldridge said his team’s game Monday, Oct. 5 against the Archbishop Carney Stars would be a true measuring stick of where his squad sits. Now he knows. The Marauders battled the Stars to a 1-1 draw Monday at South Bonson Field. Oldridge said he was pleased with how his team responded on defence against one of the toughest teams in the division. “Throughout the game we got strong play from our central midfielders Mason Lidbetter and Marcelo Estay.” Pitt Meadows tied the game in the last five minutes, when striker Josef Rebalkin rifled home a feed from Jonas Koellmel, who showed some great ball control after taking a feed over the top and beating a pair of Star defenders before setting up the goal. The Marauders opened their season at home on Thursday, Oct. 1 with a convincing 5-1 win over Westview Wildcats. • The SRT Titans continue to surprise as they dropped the Thomas Haney Thunder 2-1 on Tuesday. Alex Dominguez opened the scoring with a terrific shot from outside the box on a counter set up by Bela Piocza. Piocza jumped on a rebound to give the Titans a 2-0 lead, his fourth goal in two games. “I thought our whole team – and I mean top to bottom – had a great game,” said SRT head coach Emad Agahi. “We play a different kind of formation than any of these guys play on their club teams and I think

they have adjusted nicely to it.” He said the team’s formation relies on keeping things tight defensively and making sure they convert when chances come on the counter. “It only works if everyone is buying in and playing hard and I think we did that against Thomas Haney,” said Agahi. He said goalkeeper Seth Jessome settled in nicely, stopping a breakaway and a free kick late in the contest to preserve the win. “It’s all about confidence with him and as long as he believes in himself, he will play well. Technical things like when to come out and where to position himself are things I can help him with,” said Agahi. SRT opened the season with a 5-3 win over the Garabaldi Rebels.

Grade 8/9 Thomas Haney Thunder assistant coach Paul Franco is excited about what he sees with the young team. The early season results back up that enthusiasm. The Thunder has won both of its opening games in convincing fashion, defeating the SRT Titans 6-1 on Monday, Oct. 5 after opening the season a week earlier with a 7-1 thrashing of the Westview Wildcats. Franco said THSS is not usually as well recognized as some of the other schools regarding sports, but the soccer program is helping to alter the perceptions. “This is for sure changing in soccer. Our grade 8/9 girls’ team won the Fraser Valleys last year,” said Franco. He said the talent on the Grade 8/9 boys team is “incredible.” • The Thunder visits Archbishop Carney on Oct. 14 at 3:30 p.m.

Tim Fitzgerald/THE NEWS

Brody Thomas of the THSS Thunder battles SRT Titans’ defender Cam Steen in Grade 8/9 boys’ soccer Monday.

International Carrier Appreciation Week To the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News’ Carrier Force. Many of us, as young people delivered the newspaper as a first job, to save up for a new bike, a vacation or just simply for spending money. I know I did. I used to wake up at 5:00 each morning, hop on my bike and deliver the daily newspaper in the rural area that I grew up in. Some people deliver the newspaper in their retirement years for exercise and income. The newspaper industry has employed people of all ages for many years. We employ executives, pressmen, journalists, advertising consultants and professional people of every ilk, but it would all be for naught if readers did not receive the finished product on their doorstep each week. Our youth and adult carrier force is integral to the success of our industry. Without carriers braving the elements each week to deliver the paper to readers and local shoppers, we would be out of business in very short order.

So, on the occasion of International Carrier Appreciation Week (October 4 – 10), I would like to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You!’ to each and every one of our dedicated carriers who deliver the News to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows homes and businesses twice a week, every week all year long. That’s 104 editions per year! Without you, our carriers, we could not continue to serve our communities as we have since 1978. 978. Respectfully,

Jim Coulter, Publisher.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blame the muscle Y ouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just completed a hard exercise class or gone on a long, undulating hike fraught with hazards and hills. Or maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken on a do-it-yourselfer renovation project, but it turned out to be a donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-it-yourselfer. You wind up exhausted and out of breath looking forward to resting the next day or two. But what you find is that as tired as you were initially, you end up being much stiffer and sore the two days following the hard physical effort than the day you exercised. Why is that and what is actually sore? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all experienced this physical sensation at one time or another known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS for short. DOMS is experienced under a few specific conditions. It is often experienced when we do exercise that is much harder than weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re used to or uses muscles in a different way than weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re accustomed to. For instance, a runner who one day does a high intensity exercise class that involves lots of squats and lunges will be moving their hip and knees into deeper ranges of motion and loading them with more resistance (especially if they use weights) than theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re used to. Another factor that produces DOMS is whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;eccentricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; muscle contractions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is the lowering phase of a weight lifting movement. Taking a heavy box from a table and lowering it to

the floor is an example. the body providing a Another example is the connective tissue netlanding phase of a jump work linking muscle or absorbing energy as groups and other you run downhill. tissue, vessel and nerve In fact, in laborasystems. The results tory tests done between of the DOMS studies groups of people who showed that soreness only lift a heavy weight, was localized to the say from the floor to fascia and not the standing position (called muscles. Why is this? Kinected â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;concentricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; muscle Researchers are not contraction) and another Kerry Senchyna sure of the mechanism group who only lowers at this point, but some the weight from standing down theories have been proposed. to the floor (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;eccentricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;), it is the One theory is that muscles group that lowers the weight that and fascia have different elastic experiences DOMS. properties, causing a zone of In the past, it was thought that shear where fascia is subjected DOMS was caused by lactic acid to micro-damage and possibly build-up in the muscles, but this adhesions, and this is the cause has been shown not to be the for DOMS. case since lactic acid gets used up So what can you do to ease as fuel and removed from your DOMS? Doing low to moderate muscles very soon after exercise cardiovascular exercise will help, stops. but this can even be hard someIt is not present in the 24 to 48 times when fatigue is great. hours when DOMS peaks. The Stretching can drastically prevailing theory since lactic acid reduce DOMS possibly because was discounted was that damage stretching causes the fascia to to the muscle was the source inslide more smoothly past neighflammation and pain. But it turns boring tissue. out the recent research has shown Over time, if you allow adhethat to be false, as well. sions between fascial layers to Although it feels like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the accumulate, this can potentially muscle that is sore, recent cause decreased mobility, increasresearch studies have shown ing stiffness and an ongoing that the source of DOMS is not source for soreness. the muscle but the fascia (pronounced â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fash-aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;). Kerry Senchyna holds a bachFascia is the connective tissue elor of science degree in kinesiolor sheath that covers bundles of ogy and is owner of muscles. It spreads throughout West Coast Kinesiology.

Moose sweep weekend tilts sports@mapleridenews.com

The Meadow Ridge Moose remain undefeated after three games in South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League play after sweeping a pair of weekend tilts in Surrey. The Moose opened the weekend by blanking the South Delta TNT 3-0 on Saturday, Oct. 3 thanks

to a pair of goals by Dayna Briggs. Jade Werger scored the other goal, while Madeline Cockrill chipped in with two assists. Sabrina Mathias recorded the shut out, turning aside all 27 shots. Meadow Ridge then toppled the Island Surge 6-2 on Sunday, Oct. 4 as Briggs recorded another two-goal performance

to go with her one helper. Moose forward Emily Jude also had three points, registering a goal and two assists. Cockrill contributed two helpers. The Moose built up a 3-0 lead more than midway through the second period before giving up their first goal of the weekend. Katie Greenway picked up the win, making 18 saves on 20

shots. Briggs and Jude are sitting in third in league scoring with five points in three games. â&#x20AC;˘ The Moose host the Fraser Valley Jets at Pitt Meadows Arena on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8:30 p.m. and play at the Langley Events Centre on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1:45 p.m. against the Trinity Western University Titans.

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Supra star Pitt Meadows’ Lou Gruzelier and his Toyota Supra (front) looks to take home the Sports Car Club of B.C. GTO championship when he takes to Mission Raceway road course Oct. 10 and 11 during the Turkey Triple race weekend. Gruzelier currently holds a 100-point lead on his closest rival Milan Pecaric of Surrey.

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Let’s Connect Celebrating the farmers and producers of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and beyond, this culinary showcase will feature creative partnerships between the farm and the kitchen. Focusing on fine local foods, our own innovative chefs and restaurateurs will present delectable and delicious hors d’ oeuvres utilizing the bounty of our area. Join us for

Homelessness Action Week: October 11 - 17, 2015 Tuesday, October 13

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Art Show & Sale at the ACT 11:30am - 1:30pm

October 16, 2015 6 pm - 8 pm

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Spa Day at The Salvation Army 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Thursday, October 15

Sponsored by the Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee in partnership with the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association and the Haney Farmers Market

Health & Wellness Fair at The Salvation Army 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Friday, October 16 World Food Day Food Truck Festival & Connect Event at Memorial Peace Park 11:30am - 1:30pm

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In Loving Memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Roland Josefson who passed away October 14, 2011

IN MEMORIAM

DUNHAM Phil - March 4, 2014 Carol Ann - October 11, 2014

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

We who love you sadly miss you, As it dawns another year In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are ever near

No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts you’re always there with love Harvey and Marilyn

God, send me to that place, where I can say hello. Where heaven & earth does meet, where my arms can hold him so. For my heart, it won’t stop aching & at times, it is quite sad. I would like just one more hug, just one, I miss you dad. - Your ever loving lassies -

Sadly missed by his loving wife Nancy, sons Chris and Karl, daughter Karen and their families.

OBITUARIES

SKINNER,

OBITUARIES

GUSTAFSON, (Johnson)

Peter George

Mildred Sylvia

November 15, 1948 - September 29, 2015

May 6, 1917 - October 2, 2015

A long battle was waged, and finally lost, but to the player, a pain free victory. Survived by his wife Karen, daughters Laura and Amy, brother Chuck (Penny), in laws Jay, and Elaine (Faiyaz), nieces, nephews, friends & family. A Celebration of Life will be held on his favourite day, October 31st. Open House 2 - 6pm @ his home.

EDGEWORTH, William Roy

March 22, 1963 - September 28, 2015 TACOMA, WA, William was born on March 22, 1963, the middle child of James “Wally” and Mary Edgeworth in Maple Ridge, B.C. Bill attended Pitt Meadows Secondary School. He earned his diploma as an electronics technologist, with instrumentation specialty, at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Bill excelled athletically

on the wrestling mats. After college, Bill worked for Leyland Plastics before joining Richards Packaging, Inc. Richards brought Bill to Tacoma, Wash., in 1997 where he built the Company’s flagship plastics manufacturing facility in the USA. Bill was the General Manager for this Washington state location and the corporate Vice President of Manufacturing, traveling world-wide to set up and troubleshoot manufacturing facilities. Bill always favored fast cars and pushed the limit as a USA national record-setting member of the National Hot Rod Association. But, his greatest joy came when he married the love of his life, Lily Chen, April 29, 2013. Bill’s smile became even wider when son James was born May 12, 2014. The couple is expecting their second child (William or Mary) on March 22, 2016. Less than six weeks after diagnosis, cancer claimed Bill’s life on Sept. 28, 2015. Bill leaves his beloved wife Lily, son James, Mother Mary Edgeworth, sisters Rosemary (Todd) Seminuk, Susan Edgeworth, Brother in law Jimmy Chan (Grace), step daughter Brandie Gugliotta (Mike) grandchildren Makayla, Emily and James, nephews Troy (Jordan) Harris, Stephen Chan, Niece Shannel Harris (Cameron). In laws Lin Chen (XI) and brother in law Wei Chen of China. He was preceded in death by his father James “Wally” Edgeworth and his niece Alyssa Chan. Bill requested no funeral service. Instead, about 140 family and friends joined Bill’s Richards family for a Celebration of Life in Tacoma on Oct. 3, 2015. A memorial fund for his young family is established at www.GoFundMe.com/a55hrgms

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES .www.coverallbc.com

With aching hearts we say farewell for now, to the sweet, strong, always kind woman, Mildred. She shone her light on this world for 98 years and touched lives everywhere with her generous open heart. We will miss that light every day for the rest of our lives. Good Night Mom, we love you.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 17th, 2015, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at St. Andrews Heritage Hall, 22289 116 Ave., Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, please do a random act of kindness in mom’s memory.

.RIDGE MEADOWS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 33

INFORMATION

ECONOMIC Development Mgr sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt Hardy in N. Van. Isl. Send resume, cover LTR & salary expectations to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-949-6066 by 8 AM, Nov. 2. Pls request job description.

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CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position. Fax 250-5861634 or email resume to: kjjr27@hotmail.com

2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

STEWART Tracy Tracy Stewart born October 23, 1962 Victoria BC, passed suddenly

surrounded by loved ones on September 28, 2015 in Maple Ridge after a two and a half year battle with cancer. Predeceased by her father Victor, survived by; her mother Ida, husband Vince, children Ryan, Ashley and Dylan, sister Tammy, brothers Rod, Bobby, Brian and her many nieces and nephews. Touching the hearts of all she met, Tracy was known for her enthusiasm and positive outlook, meeting each challenge with courage, inspiring all she met. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2-5 PM at Eagles Hall, 23461 Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge.

Two open heart surgeries. One big need. Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give. 1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 111A

CHILDCARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HELP WANTED

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Daycare Assistant Maple Ridge Day Care Centre now requires a part time Daycare Assistant. The Assistant will be responsible for providing safe, nurturing care & education to young children. Must have 20hrs. of childcare workshops & an up to date children’s First Aid. $12 $15 Hr. Based on experience.

LOT ATTENDANT West Coast Toyota requires a part-time Lot Attendant. Must be available 3 to 9 Monday thru Friday, and 9 to 6 on weekends. Must have a valid driver’s licence, “N” is acceptable. Must be able to drive a Standard transmission.

To Apply Please Contact Anjie: 778-232-1860

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WALDUN Forest Products is currently looking to hire experienced shingle sawyers and packers. These are full time positions with excellent wage and benefit packages. Qualified sawyers and packers can apply in person at 9393 287th Street, Maple Ridge, BC.

Full-Time seasonal labourers wanted for job duties that include but are not limited to: planting, pruning, harvesting, grading, packing, receiving, shipping and general greenhouse cleanup and setup for flower and pepper farm. Start date: January 2016. $11.75/hour. No exp. Required. Must speak and understand English and have completed grade 12. Hollandia Greenhouses Ltd. 19393 Richardson Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 1Z1 Apply via email: kim-hollandia@hotmail.com

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School. Real World Tasks. Weekly start dates. GPS Training! Funding Options. Already have experience? Need certification proof? Call 1-866-399-3853 or IHESHOOL.com

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PERSON required for food production & packaging. Some heavy lifting req’d Fax resume to 604-944-6304 or email terry@oldcountrypasta.com P/T General Handyman for Housing Coop in Pitt Meadows. Painting, tiling, repairs. Elec & plumbing an asset. Must have vehicle. ph 604 465 1613 fax 604 465 1676 email meadcoop@telus.net.

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CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBORHOOD

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

FLAG PEOPLE Must be Certified and have a car. Full-Time. Medical/Dental. $15 - $21/hour post Probation. Please send resume to: trshaw@bcroadsafe.com or visit bcroadsafe.com

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. Hiring Flaggers-Must be certified, $15-$18/hr. 604-575-3944

INSIDE WORKERS Part-Time/Full-Time required Monday-Friday

for COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY in Port Coq. $11.45/hr Apply in person btw 9 & 11am

Pipe Foreman Pipe Layers Gradesmen

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

TYBO CONTRACTING has quickly become an industry leader in the excavating & civil contracting business. Tybo is currently retained by some of the largest developers in B.C. We are currently offering top wage & benefit pkgs as well as opportunities for advancement. Email resumes to:

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Advertising Inside Sales

Required F/T & P/T for Tim Hortons - Maple Ridge locations. Various Shifts - Must be flexible for Nights / Overnights / Early Mornings / Weekends.

The Now Newspaper has an opening for an experienced inside advertising consultant. By joining The Now’s award winning community print and online newspaper, you will be responsible for selling into special features and assisting in creating new exciting features.

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Dal Hothi The Now Newspaper #102 - 5460 - 152nd St., Surrey, BC V3S 5J9 Or email to dal.hothi@thenownewspaper.com

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

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

~ FULLY INSURED ~ Call Tim 604-612-5388

HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

EAGLE TILE 287 Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

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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 LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Required Full-Time & Part Time for ESSO Self-Serve Gas bar. Night Shift!

Apply in person at 24796 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge or Fax: 604.467.4249

LEGAL

Conveyancer

Established 1994

D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations

CLEANING SERVICES

Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate, Granite, Marble, Tile, Tumbled Stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic. Sales & Service

604-463-0718 eagletileandnaturalstone.com A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

House Cleaning Team * Insured * Experienced Maple Ridge, P. Meadows, Mission

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Details : mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com

www.sd42.ca

604- 467- 1118

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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

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

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LUNCH HOUR SUPERVISOR [Casual] The Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) is looking for qualiﬁed candidates interested in working as a casual Lunch Hour Supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Completion of grade 1Ā

Rate of pay: $17.30/hr If you are interested, please send us a completed district application form, as well as a cover letter and resume. Your package should include copies of your graduation diploma and/or transcripts.

DRYWALL

ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806

Download an application at http://www.sd42.ca/careers

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

We are currently seeking a full time experienced Conveyancer for our busy Realty office located in Coquitlam. Must be bond-able and insurable.

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ELECTRICAL

LOW RATES 604-617-1774

Competitive wage offered based on experience.

Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.

To Apply Please E-mail Resume: s1westjobs@ gmail.com

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EDUCATION

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

Become a

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT Join one of the most in-demand professions in B.C. Earn your Diploma in only 39 weeks Hands-on accelerated training by skilled professionals, with a schedule that lets you earn while you learn. Get credit for your training towards a nursing career 2.5 days per week Evenings & Weekends Available

96%

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Top Line Projects Ltd.

HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great Refs. Call anytime 1-604-302-9291

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SERVICE ATTENDANT

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Professional Installation

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

.Need Cash, Own Vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. A car and a valid driver’s license are required. The Now Newspaper is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii. Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, October 16th to:

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GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

PERSONAL SERVICES

Fax Resume Attn. Maple Ridge 604-278-6726 or e-mail: hurstcareers@gmail.com Operated by Epic Food Service

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

tbrebner@tybo.ca workwithus@tybo.ca

#205 - 1515 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam LOCAL, reputable, craft manufacturing company looking for reliable, motivated pieceworkers. Training provided at no cost to you. We are VERY busy! Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your name and number ONLY at 604-826-4651 or at our email craftmanufacturing@gmail.com. We respond to ALL calls and messages in the order they are received.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Construction Lead Hands

• Food Service Supervisor $12.00/hr. + Beneﬁts • Food Service Manager $17.76/hr. + Beneﬁts

HELP WANTED

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

OFF. Manager with 2+ yrs exp. req’d. E:chilliwackoralsurgery@gmail.com for more info.

Getting a job couldn’t be easier!

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

BLIND & DRAPERY INSTALLER. Must have own transport. Criminal record check. Some ladder work. $2000+/month. Call 604-820-1679

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

www.westcoasttoyota.com

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

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Sales Manager West Coast Toyota 19950 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2S9 .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

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LOOKING FOR WORK?

Apply in person with current copy of D/L, Abstract & resume to:

EDUCATION

LABOURERS

LANDSCAPING opportunity. Seasonal job with great wages. Duties include weeding, pruning, planting & general maintenance. Call 604 465-1848 ext. 222

PERSONAL SERVICES

GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT

PACIFIC QUEST

Funding may be available.

D Landscaping D Ditching & Drainage D Lot cleaning & brush removal D Site Clean Up D Parking Expansions D 3 Ton Dump Truck Call Ted Klein

.25 RATE (2014)

604-828-8506

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GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

22225 Brown Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8N6 t. 604.463.4200

Earn Extra Cash!

40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr.

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge

40000064 - 111A Ave, 112 Ave, 237 St, 238 St, Kanaka Way. 40100123 - 117 Ave, 229 St, 231 St, Adair St, Gilley Ave, Lougheed Hwy. 40220250 - 125A Ave, 126 Ave, 220 St, 220A St. 40220257 - 124 Ave, 126 Ave, 219 St, Harkness Crt, Higgins Crt, Highview Pl, Isaac Cres. 40220262 - 124 Ave, 216 St, Exeter Ave, Spring Cres, Thornton Ave. 40220264 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 216 St Evans St, Manor Ave. 40220270 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 221 St, Canuck Cres, Gray St. 40310307 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 207 St, Lorne Ave. 40310313 - 119 Ave, 210 St, 212 St, Cook St, Laity St. 40320361 - 123 Ave, 123B Ave, 124A Ave, 204 St, 205 St, 206 St. 40320370 - 123 Ave, 201 St, 202 St, 203 St, Allison St, Chatwin Ave, Davenport Dr, McIvor Ave. 40320384 - 124 Ave, 125 Ave, 209 St, Blanshard St, Meadow Pl. 40330332 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 115 Ave, 205 St, Barclay St, Latvalia Ln, Lorne Ave, Maple Cres, West¿eld Ave. 40330333 - Charlton St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Eltham St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St. 40330337 - 116 Ave, 203 St.

Available routes in Pitt Meadows

41011005 - 118B Ave, 119 Ave, 193 St, Blakely Rd 41011010 - Wildwood Cres N, Wildwood Pl. 41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple Pl, Somerset Dr. 41011024 - 119 Ave, Hammond Rd. (Townhomes) 41011029 - Barnston View, Bishops Reach, Fraser Way

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. DCC Campus located inside Retirement Concepts

7214099

Call now to receive a free information package blackpress.ca

604-463-1174 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

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

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

Circulation

604.476.2740

brian@mapleridgenews.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 454

EQUESTRIAN

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

CEDAR HOGFUEL

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

SPECIAL FALL PRICES Sawdust Available

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

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

$30/hr. per Person • 24/7

604-999-6020

GARBAGE/JUNK REMOVAL

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Same Day Service Lowest Price in Town Discount for MULTIPLE LOADS

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new Ken 604-460-7803

Please Call

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778-323-2334

LANDSCAPING

S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-up W Garbage Removal Pressure Washing

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING *Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing

~ Free Estimates ~ 604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

Den’s GarDENing Services Landscaping, Cleanups, Pruning, Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Topsoil, Gravel. Tree Topping, Chipping & Stump Grinding. FIREWOOD FOR SALE **Don’t FALL Behind**

604.465.2944 312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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

EXT/INT FALL SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free Estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

www.paintspecial.com

in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:

TOPSOIL

1 Female, 2 Male blue Purebred 1st shots, tails / d c removed. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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

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SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

TOY POODLE PUPS 6 weeks old. 1 black/brown & 4 chocolate brown. $800. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

548

~ Since 1987 ~ $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

Benjamin Moore Accredited

Fall Special

$200 OFF Interior Painting

372

SUNDECKS

$1.25 sqft.

320

MOVING & STORAGE

MIRACLE MOVING

604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~ ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2men fr $45. SENIOR DISCOUNT. Honest, bsmt clean up 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

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PLUMBING

Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro

GARAGE SALES

MISC. WANTED

373B

TILING

TILES,RENO small or big jobs call 6048185800 or visit www.polymathrenovation.com

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TREE SERVICES

Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

$25 Off with this Ad

REAL ESTATE

Jerry, 604-500-2163

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14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrm, newly painted, nr all amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed. Ns/Np $900/mo +utils. Also 2 bdrm avail $1000/mo + utils. 604-377-8135.

Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express

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

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 752

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1130/mo - $1235/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19250 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt call 604-465-1938 PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm T/H in quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

NOTICE is hereby given that on Saturday, October 24th, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. 20288 113B Ave Maple Ridge BC and 12:00pm at 11985 - 203rd St. Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned. 3017 Nicholas Bent 5107 David Quinnell 2024 Stephen Thomson G058 Daniel Hofﬁnger J013 Willem Van Der Bom

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite - $775 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 * SORRY NO DOGS * CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

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OFFICE/RETAIL

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window

HOMES WANTED

Yes, We Pay CASH!

Call a representative today - 604-575-5555

STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina

Near Shopping & Amenities.

Have Unwanted Firearms? Atlas Vinyl Sundecks - Your Complete Sundeck Specialist. Free estimates (778)285-2107

TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

Single Items to Entire Households

All good quality clothing all under $10 A great variety of household items and décor, tools, books and much more! Friday, Saturday 11 am to 6 pm Sundays 12:30 am to 6 pm

778-628-7590

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

749

The Scrapper

Great Location

Closing Out Sale

FREE ESTIMATES

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

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE house to share, all utils incl. Near amens & WCE. $500/mo. 778-689-8424

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

Queen Anne Apts.

#10 12350 Harris Road

WCB Covered

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

$865/mo & $965/mo

Pitt Meadows

Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273 www.interlawnlandscapes.com

604-465-1311

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrms available

ANYTHING OF VALUE

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Years of Experience

Meadows Landscape Supply

2002 ACURA RSX SUPER CLEAN! School ready. $5999. 604-561-0053.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

MAPLE RIDGE

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

DN Painting

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer

APPLEWOOD PAINTING

Top Quality/Affordable Prices Exterior/Interior Drywall Repair

$59.00 Per Ton

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

OFFICE/RETAIL

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

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

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1992 JAGUAR - XJ6 Good condition. $1200: (604)467-0556

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PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground floor commercial space. Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

Maple Ridge Ofﬁce & Retail Space

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

Laminate/H/W Floor Install.

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mikes hauling 604-516-9237

Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com

Large Units. Close To Golden Ears Bridge, Shopping & More. GREAT RIVER VIEW!

3 A/C Prime Location Offices 754sf upper flr facing east with bathroom & kitchenette. United Blvd/Fawcett, Coquitlam. Rent incl tax, strata fee, heat & hydro. Garry 604-461-7172

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SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

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PETS

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069

Lawn Care

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Gardening

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TOWNHOUSES

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Saturday, Oct 17th at 1pm in the common room located at #58 - 675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms. Subsidy wait list avail. Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required. Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763

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A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

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1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $42,900 w/$575pad Financing avail. 604-830-1960

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC 604-465-5193, 604-465-5197

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal

HOME REPAIRS

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22588 Royal Crescent Avenue, Maple Ridge

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RENTALS

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All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor. One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.

Contact Jim at 604-476-2720

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