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Cliff Ave. camp finally clear As many as 50 people have been housed By Ph i l M e lnych uk pmelnychuk@mapleridgnews.com

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Cliff Avenue is clear. The last tent, one of up to 65 that had sprung up on the residential road behind the Salvation Army, was taken down late Tuesday afternoon. A homeless camp had lined Cliff Avenue on both sides since spring, disrupting homeowners and businesses and creating an eyesore that drew attention from across Metro Vancouver. “I think it’s a really great day,” Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read said Tuesday. The city leased space for a temporary homeless shelter in the former Sleep Shop building on Lougheed Highway. It opened Oct. 1 and is operated by Rain City Housing.

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Ridge bails on recreation deal Will end agreement with Pitt Meadows next year By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge is bailing on Pitt Meadows and going its own way, adopting a “Maple Ridge First” approach to running its parks, swimming pools and ice rinks.

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Maple Ridge decided Monday to end the joint leisure services deal it has with Pitt Meadows next year. “I think it’s time,” Mayor Nicole Read said Tuesday. “It’s something that’s been reviewed and considered over a number of years. Maple Ridge is growing quickly. We have a different need in this community.” A study last year of the partnership, called the joint parks and leisure ser-

vices agreement, found that Pitt Meadows was saving about a million dollars a year because of the partnership, while it was costing Maple Ridge $200,000 more per year than if it was operating on its own. Both cities were trying to work out a deal to even up the costs. But Maple Ridge council decided Monday to exit the agreement. “Right now, for us, we made the decision. There obviously have been some

questions raised by Pitt Meadows in terms of things. It seemed the right time for us,” Read said. The city’s news release mentioned the financial inequity and “given this reality,” Maple Ridge decided to go on its own. Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge signed the deal in 1994 to share leisure services as a means of saving money. The school district was also included.

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Liberal has Bean around politics Dan Ruimy, from book seller to MP By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

an Ruimy loves books. The newly elected Liberal MP for Pitt Me adows-Maple Ridge gets into science fiction, some Dan Brown (The Da Vinci Code) or Steven King. He often reaches for business books, and if he’s talking to someone who is a budding entrepreneur, there are two favourites he always recommends. One is The E Myth. “It’s a great book for people looking to start a business.” And the other is Who Moved my Cheese. “It’s about the fear of change,” he explained. It’s an easy read, about how people worry about what they have no control over, when they should focus on the things they can control. Ruimy could have been overwhelmed by the challenge he confronted running against a Conservative machine that had rolled to almost 29,000 votes in the 2011 federal election, putting Randy Kamp back in office. The Liberals garnered only 2,700 votes. “I couldn’t let myself get caught up in the numbers game,” he said. “I told myself, ‘You don’t need 28,000 votes.’ “I focussed on the things I could impact.” At his bookstore and coffee shop on the Lougheed Highway, Bean Around Books, regulars are focussed on his shocking election night win. “Where is your office going to be,” a woman asks. “What, you’ve got complaints already,” he answers. “You sound like a politician,” another jibes him. There’s lots of congratulations. “Good luck storming the ramparts,” says a young woman. There’s a real affection for Ruimy there. “This has been the first community I really settled in,” he said. “Here was the first time I’ve felt part of a community – accepted and able to have an impact.” Ruimy, who grew up in a Montreal bakery owned by his father, has enjoyed success in business. He was

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Dan Ruimy, MP-elect for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge, got involved with the Liberal Party when local members started meeting at his coffee shop. a director of operations with Quiznos for eight years, and helped to oversee an explosion of franchises from 40 to 450. For a time he was their man in Quebec, opening a store or two every weeks for a year and a half. He’s admittedly proud of that, listing it as one of his great personal successes, alongside Monday night. It was interesting work, opening franchises. He was an important cog in a large corporation, but also dealt with small business owners, laughing with them and sharing the pain of a new startup. But he balked at a transfer to Toronto, and the former Coquitlam resident returned to B.C. six years ago. Then, despite having some real chops as a fast food executive, he was shocked to find he couldn’t find work. The economy was in the tank. He took a self-employment program at Douglas College. Then he wound up teaching the course. His own love of books led him to his own business – a bookworm’s dream. “The business has been fun. Peo-

ple come here to talk.” Sometimes Liberals went there to talk. The local riding association executive started holding meetings in his coffee shop, and he couldn’t help but overhear their conversations and debate. “I sat back and watched and listened and laughed, and threw in a couple of wrenches,” he recalls with a smile. “Politics can really get some people upset.” Out of the blue, the local Liberals asked him to get involved. “I’m not a politician. Go away,” was his first reaction. But his girlfriend, Khalida Ali, liked the idea. “She said one of the best things we can do is serve our community.” He had his reservations, but admits it all boiled down to the simple fear: “What if I don’t win.” He talks a lot about how fears hold people back, how he faced his fear of heights with a parachute jump, and the empowering feeling that came with it. Ruimy started to think maybe be-

ing a political neophyte might actually be an advantage. He and Ali talked it out, and she helped convince him to take a shot at running. “She believes in me.” He got daily updates from the party, with the main talking points and details about them. “From a corporate perspective, they did a phenomenal job,” he said. “But we had to take the reins.” He needed to establish the party as a viable third alternative to local voters. And he wanted to get his face out there. “We didn’t have an incumbent, so everyone else is a relative unknown.” Now, he’s making a fast transition to public figure. He doesn’t think the new role will change him. “I hope not,” he said. “My focus is on, ‘How do I help the community.’” Ruimy doesn’t have a lot of hobbies. He and Ali get out hiking when they can, and he’ll do shorter junkets like North Vancouver’s Quarry Rock, which his wonky knee can handle.

Other than that, he’s been busy. He was at the book store seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m. opening until 7 p.m. closing, and had only one employee for three years. It’ll have to survive without him for a while, and he’s ramped up his staffing levels to seven employees. “I love this place. It’s my home – people come and visit me here.” He said it will be important to him to maintain a strong presence in the community, whenever he’s not needed in Ottawa. “The biggest frustration people have is that their governments don’t listen to them,” he said. “You want to be able to reach your MP.” On his agenda in the short term is an orientation meeting in Vancouver. And he’s going to Douglas College to speak with their self-employment students at their awards night. He’ll tell them how fast things can turn around for them. “That’s why I love Justin Trudeau – the message of hope,” he said. “How cool is that – six years ago I couldn’t get a job. Now I’m an MP.”

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all citizens take the time to regularly view the online crime map so we can continue to work together to drive property crime down in both communities,” said Fleugel. Mayor Nicole Read congratulated the RCMP and the city IT team for the work that they have done to create the crime map for the Maple Ridge city website. “Property Crime is largely a crime of opportunity. When we let down our guard and leave valuables in the open and forget to lock our cars, garages or homes, we can become

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targets for criminals,” she said. “Armed with the information on this map, neighbourhoods can be more vigilant about suspicious activity and work more closely with police to locate, catch and prosecute criminals.” The crime maps are hosted by the individual city’s web sites, but are also accessible through the Ridge Meadows RCMP web site, http:// ridgemeadows.rcmp-grc. gc.ca/ViewPage.action?si teNodeId=2137&langua geId=1, which provides a direct link to the two crime maps.

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Man barred from nursing Abihudi Imbai was placed on national sex offender registry By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

A Maple Ridge nurse who sexually assaulted two sedated patients has been barred from working as a nurse in the province. Abihudi Imbai, 36, was a nurse at Ridge Meadows Hospital when he sexually assaulted two female patients in June 2012. In August 2014, he received a six-month sentence for each assault. The sentences were served concurrently, in the community, followed by an 18-month probation order. He did not serve any time in jail. He was also placed on the national sex offender registry. Known on the ward as “Nurse Abbi”, he inappropriately touched and kissed two sedated women at Ridge

Meadows Hospital. The court heard Imbai administered opiates to both women, then proceeded to caress their faces and kiss their lips as they slipped into sedation. In her stupor, one woman tried to push Imbai away, but he continued to touch her. The second woman woke up to find Imbai lying in her bed, with his head between her breasts. The College of Registered Nurses of B.C. has barred Imbai from working as a nurse in the province, canceling his registration entirely rather than placing limits or restrictions on his ability to work. “Mr. Imbai’s denial of any wrongdoing demonstrates a lack of self awareness and remorse necessary for rehabilitation,” reads the notice of cancella-

tion, posted in July. It noted that on Aug. 2, 2012, Imbai “entered into a consent agreement with the college” that he would be suspended from nursing. But later that month he obtained employment in a private home health care provider as the manager of clinical practice – a position that required practising registration, and was therefore a violation of the consent agreement. In February 2013, the employer learned Imbai was not eligible to practice nursing, fired him, and reported the violation to the nurse’s college. “CRNBC’s primary responsibility is to protect the public. The Criminal Record Review Program determined that Mr. Imbai poses a risk of sexual abuse to vulnerable adults. The CRRP determination of risk was based on Mr. Imbai’s criminal convic-

tions for sexually assaulting two female patients,” said the notice of cancellation. “In reaching its decision and similar to the CRRP, the Inquiry Committee placed emphasis on the fact that Mr. Imbai has not admitted to the sexual misconduct with his patients, despite the criminal conviction, and there has not been any meaningful rehabilitation. As such, the Inquiry Committee concurs with the CRRP’s finding that Mr. Imbai poses a risk of sexual abuse to vulnerable adults.” The college committee considered a suspension, but said Imbai’s lack of insight into his crimes, and lack of rehabilitation, meant there were would be no way for the college to protect the public from future misconduct, once the suspension concluded. Imbai had 30 days to appeal the cancellation, but did not.

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Ridge Meadows Maple Ridge is breaking up with Pitt Meadows over parks and recreation services. The two have been knotted in that department since 1994. Maple Ridge made the decision to split up, with the agreement up for renewal next year. The divorce will be official at the end of next October, giving both time to figure out how to deliver services on their own. Maple Ridge is confident it can do so cheaper alone, supported by a 2014 staff report, which pointed out that the latter was subsidizing Pitt Meadows about $200,000 a year. Some on Pitt Meadows council are embracing the new start, while another has doubts about costs and the relationship between the two cities. The friction started after the November 2014 municipal elections, in which both cities elected new mayors. This isn’t the first spat between the two cities since that time, as Maple Ridge refused a request by Pitt Meadows to cede control of Pitt Meadows airport. Disagreements between Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, of course, go back more than 100 years, to construction of the dikes, when they were one district. In more recent times they were at odds over the route for the Abernethy connector and bus routes. But somehow in the past century or so they managed to get along enough to share policing, a school board and hospital, not to mention tourism, arts and recreational services, as well as the dikes. Many community groups operate under the banner ‘Ridge Meadows,’ which caused much debate over amalgamation. But that seems far-fetched now. If parks and recreation services are cheaper apart, maybe other services are too? We doubt that, at least for Pitt Meadows. There is more at play here than soccer fields and swimming pools. The airport issue remains tenuous. Whatever negotiations are to occur regarding that matter, or parks and recreation services, we must keep at the forefront what is best for the community. No matter what is said, we are stronger as one. It’s always been that way. Don’t mess with a good thing. – The News

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Humour is lost in our politics A nd now for something a little lighter. One of the most troubling aspects of the current Canadian political scene is the almost total absence of humor. There is no Official Monster Raving Sidewinder Loony Party; nor is Sandy Macdougall there a Rhinoceros Party. There isn’t even a Donald Trump. Our political views and activities have become so anal retentive that we are in danger of losing our normally friendly approach to political parties and elections. We are so obsessed with proving that we are right and they are wrong that we frequently miss the point that we’re all in this together. England’s Official Monster Raving Loony Party knew how to deal with pomposity and doctrinaire thought. Under leader and founder, Screaming Lord Sutch, the party adopted its official position as, “Sitting, facing forward.” The Official Monster Raving Loony Party wanted to replace Trident missiles with tuning forks. They also wanted to make the unicorn a protected species, and to have all fast foods labeled, “May contain traces of actual food.”

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And, if there is a leap year, the party suggested there should also be hop, skip and jump years. As absurd as the party seemed, over the years, various party candidates won seats in civic elections. Until his death by suicide in 1999, Screaming Lord Sutch ran unsuccessfully for office 40 times. In Canada, we have had the Rhinoceros Party, so named by its founders because, like politicians, “The rhinoceros is thickskinned, slow-moving, dim-witted, can move fast as hell when in danger, and they have long, hairy noses growing out of the middle of their faces.” The official party motto was, “If elected, we promise to keep none of our promises.” Following the election of Joe Clark as Prime Minister, the Rhinoceros Party accused the Progressive Conservatives of stealing their platform by not keeping any election promises. The B.C. Arm of the Rhinoceros Party wanted to repeal the law of gravity. They also pledged to sell the Canadian Senate at an antique auction in California. The B.C. arm promised, if elected, to appoint a Dominatrix as party whip. They also proposed merging with the Progressive Conservative Party to avoid splitting the silly vote. The Rhinoceros Party created a neverending embarrassment for the Progressive

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Conservatives in the Montreal riding of Laurier when the Liberal candidate won, the Rhinoceros candidate came second, the NDP candidate came third with the Progressive Conservative candidate trailing in fourth place. As late as the 1983 Canadian federal election, we had the Natural Law Party which became better known as the Bum Bouncing Party. The candidates attempted to prove the party’s philosophy by supposedly levitating, cross-legged above a padded platform. We even had one of their candidates in this riding. Local Natural Law Party candidate Matt Deacon said, “The first act of the Natural Law Party when it takes office will be to establish a group of 7,000 Yogic Flyers in Ottawa who will create a highly coherent national consciousness.” The Flyers (not to be confused with the Philadelphia Flyers) would be known as the Maharishi’s Group of Government which could also act at the provincial and local levels. I don’t recall how many people voted for Matt Deacon but he did add a few lighter moments to an otherwise drab, boring campaign. Such levity (no pun intended) is needed in today’s hate-filled world of politics. Sandy Macdougall is a retired journalist and former city councillor.

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THE NEWS/letters online comments Dan is the man Leanne Ridley · Re: Murray, D’Eith surprised to lose in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge (mapleridgenews.com). Sounds like a lot of sore losers in this article. People in this riding wouldn’t have been afraid to buck the trend and vote NDP, as many did, but Dan Ruimy’s own message about listening and working with others and his passion for helping the homeless and troubled youth resonated with people. Except for the core guard who’d forgive [Stephen Harper] just about anything, people were sick of his negativity and disdain for anyone who didn’t march in the same band. Mike Murray’s defence of Conservative behaviour over the years did not sit well with a lot of people –although whoever was destroying his campaign signs should be ashamed of his/her thuggish behaviour. Thomas Mulcair didn’t make a good convincing case that he’d be different, particularly when the NDP published the same ‘personality not policies’ attack ads, and the presumption that they already possessed the number of seats they’d had when the writ was dropped came across as arrogant and delusional - not good qualities for a leader. Bob D’Eith actually did a better job than his party leader, but there still wasn’t enough distinction to convincingly label the NDP as the ‘party for change.’ In tough times, people look for hope for a better future, and the only major party sending that message was the Liberals. When you combine that with Dan’s own emphasis on the local community and its needs –the only candidate who was making that the front-and-centre plank of the local platform – it becomes clearer why he is the first Liberal MP in this riding since the 1950s.

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Doing things the hard way Editor, The News: Re: A new way (Guest view, Oct. 16). You wrote “little slips of perforated paper” with more than a hint of scorn. Those slips of paper have a crucial technological advantage over computer records. I hate to break it to you, but one easy-to-write script by any novice database administrator is all it takes to run across databases to instantly change or delete votes. One database can hold millions of voting records. One person, one database script, and you could have a completely corrupted election. Try pulling that off with huge bins of paper ballots all across our wonderful country. Yes, paper could be thrown away or pre-marked ballots

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mixed in, but with up to 26 million votes, that would require far more significant inperson effort than a mere one or two individuals with access to voting servers. To the very point you brought up regarding those who worry about hacking or glitches for something as important as a federal election, let me offer the following: Premera Blue Cross – 11 million health records; Home Depot – 56 million credit card numbers; Sony – all emails, including the president; Ebay – 145 million records; Target – 40 million credit/debit card numbers; CIA –WikiLeaks. Just a few egregious examples of recent hacking. “What an age we live in,” you wrote. Indeed. You use the example of Ca-

Editor, The News: Re: Wave rider (News Views, Oct. 21) Maybe Dan Ruimy was successful in the federal election because the constituents of Pitt

nadian banking websites and online commerce as some type of indication that we’ve got online security all zipped up and now can use it for an arguably even more serious purpose of voting. Are we to infer you’re not one to worry? I wish we worriers could just ignore such blatant examples of hacking and glitches, sleeping better at night like you must. Walden O’Dell, chief executive of Diebold, was a prominent fundraiser for president George W. Bush. Diebold was making electronic voting machines used during that election. Do we really want to dangle such a carrot of power and temptation to those high up in the political machine, just so we can feel that voting

Meadows-Maple Ridge deemed him to be the most suitable candidate. All elected officials are at one point new to their position and have a steep learning curve. Perhaps it would

‘keeps up’ with space travel and smart phones, or avoid waiting in a line on one of the most important days in four years? We can do better? Let’s not whine about any inconvenience of Canada’s paper ballot system, which contributes to an increased likelihood of a fair and honest vote, in a world where so many countries are bereft. And by the way, don’t give software too much credit for being faster than paper. Obama’s healthcare.gov website crashed for several hours when first launched. Anyone who’s used computers knows that if it can go wrong, it will, especially on a huge scale once every four years. Michael Stephens Maple Ridge have been more appropriate to honor the wishes of the citizens and wish Mr .Ruimy much success in his new position. Andree D’Andrea Maple Ridge

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The group that wants to make city hall easier to access for the ordinary person has some suggestions for council. But it’s going to be up to the politicians to decide whether they should expand council to nine from seven seats, make city hall documents searchable and explain more completely how much money they actually make, including the tax-free portion of their salaries, any benefits and what they make on committees. “At the end of the day, you have to have a council that is committed to being open,” said Katherine Wagner, chair of the citizens group that came up the ideas and presented them to the mayor’s open government task force. “No matter what you

put in place, you have to have that commitment.” Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read created the task force just after winning the November 2014 election. Wagner favours expanding city council. “That is already what we’re required to have,” based on Maple Ridge’s population. Under the Community Charter, any city with a population of more than 50,000 should have a nine-person council. The only reason Maple Ridge doesn’t have it is because a previous council passed a bylaw retaining the sevenperson council, Wagner explained. “We’re 70,000-plus. The workload on council and mayor would be lessened.” Politicians are more pressed for time responding to requests from voters and answering e-mails. Creation of an ombudsman and even

moving to a ward system of electing councillors is also in the report. The citizen’s group recently explained its recommendations to the mayor’s task force. Now it’s up to council to decide whether to implement them. People also wanted to be better informed about new developments in their area, beforehand. Some ways to do that would be to expand the area required for notifying residents of a proposed development. Another is to put up signs that are colourcoded, explaining the difference stages of a project. Newsletters and notices on bulletin boards could be used to inform those who are not online. A major goal of the task force is to just ensure that people can access information that they can understand. For instance, there’s lots of budget information online, “but it’s difficult to find and it’s

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There was a lot more to it than that,” he added. “At some point, you have to try to move on.” His main concern is that service delivery for both cities is maintained and the transition is seamless. “There’s a lot of shared social equity, so we have to make sure that’s taken care of.” Coun. Tyler Shymkiw didn’t like the open discussion about individual staff salaries. “For me, personally, there were starting to be some concerns about the way in which some of those concerns played out in the media. For me, the kind of culture we’re trying to build in our city hall, the way it was handled was not something I was super pleased with.” He has no problem with discussing the topic generally. But discussing individual salaries should be done in private. “We weren’t having talks between the two parties. We were reading about concerns about

New RCMP PR officer Maple Ridge has a new officer to speak to the public and media. Cpl. Brenda Winpenny returns to the Ridge Meadows RCMP detachment after first serving here in 2005. She replaces Cpl. Alanna Dunlop in becoming the detachment’s primary media spokesperson. “Cpl. Winpenny brings a wealth of front line police

people who are our senior staff, in the newspaper. Shymkiw says he’d like to see more sports facilities in Maple Ridge and said user fees won’t rise when the agreement ends. “It’s not about getting away from cooperation,” with Pitt Meadows. Ending the agreement could produce a savings for Maple Ridge, he added. “Every city has financial pressures and we need to get the best value for our taxpayers.” Maple Ridge’s decision prompted a strong reaction from former Pitt Meadows mayor Deb Walters on Facebook. She said Maple Ridge’s move was a “bold, forward-thinking move,” but “a loss to Pitt Meadows residents, to be sure.” She added the present council failed its residents, recognizing the financial benefits of the agreement. “Try obtaining a zero per cent tax increase now,” Walters said.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Citiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; relationship was souringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pitt rec services wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sufferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

Pitt Meadows Coun. Bill Dingwall said the loss of Maple Ridge as a partner in parks and recreation is no surprise to him, given what he calls a deteriorating relationship between the two cities. Dingwall said Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge are partnered in many areas, including tourism, airport operation, policing, the arts council, dikes and more, and he would like to see that continue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s considerable value and economy working with others, especially given the size of Pitt Meadows,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is about more than economics, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about a relationship. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Relationships are about being professional, mutual respect, and effort on the part of both parties,â&#x20AC;? said Dingwall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about getting the best

deal on every aspect, rather there needs to be give and take for the greater good.â&#x20AC;? He said a symptom of the souring relationship was seen when Pitt Meadows council criticized raises given the parks and recreation managers by Maple Ridge city hall. In 1984, when Dingwallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family moved to Pitt Meadows, his children had to wait to register for pool programs, until all the Maple Ridge children who wanted in registered first. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really concerned about what this mean for our citizens,â&#x20AC;? he said, and expressed hope the agreement can still be salvaged before the October 2016 deadline. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not surprising given the deterioration of the relationship,â&#x20AC;? he added. The two cities have been at odds over the Pitt Meadows airport, with Pitt Meadows asking Maple Ridge to withdraw and leave the facility in the control of its namesake city. Maple Ridge Mayor Ni-

cole Read refused, and the two sides are scheduled to resume discussions at an Oct. 29 meeting. Coun. Janis Elkerton first raised the issue of rising salaries among the recreation management. She is unapologetic, and said the public expects politicians to ask tough questions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I asked because I heard complaints from Pitt Meadows residents,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our residents have adjusted their household incomes, and they expect us to do the same.â&#x20AC;? She said the agreement gave Pitt Meadows limited input into what services would be offered, and at what level. Elkerton said Pitt Meadows has excellent sports fields, an up-todate arena and recreation facilities. All thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missing is a pool, and she said residents may be drawn to a new $60 million facility being built in Port Coquitlam. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have extremely good facilities,â&#x20AC;? said Elkerton. She said that with $2.3 million Pitt Mead-

ows has been paying for the joint agreement, plus the $160,000 budgeted for local programs, it should be able to provide good recreation programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the beginning of the future for Pitt Meadows parks and rec,â&#x20AC;? said Elkerton. Coun. Tracy Miyashita agreed. She was surprised by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;divorce papersâ&#x20AC;? from Maple Ridge, and said the most recent review showed there are a lot of advantages to having a joint agreement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sad, in some ways, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also an opportunity,â&#x20AC;? said Miyashita, who was once a parks and recreation coordinator based in Pitt Meadows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not worried. I think there are ways we can offer some great services for the citizens of Pitt Meadows. As the two municipalities have grown so much, you can do your own recreation department.â&#x20AC;? Mayor John Becker was surprised by the announcement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were in a bit of a joint process of analysis,â&#x20AC;?

in which both cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finance departments were going to try to find ways of equalizing the joint agreement. He said the separation allows Pitt Meadows to become masters of their own house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can set our own service levels. We can also look at some internal efficiencies. So I would by no means concede that it would cost us more money to deliver an appropriate level of parks and recreation to our residents.â&#x20AC;? Pitt Meadows just has to decide what services it wants to offer. It could even partner with Port Coquitlam in some kind of partnership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we need to do is to set the kinds of services we want to have. At the end of the day, there may be a higher level of service, a greater level of local control and at a lower overall cost,â&#x20AC;? said Becker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That would be the perfect world. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see.â&#x20AC;? He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it as resulting from the dispute both cities have over the airport.

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Opposition to South Bonson townhomes Traffic concerns raised at meeting By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

After a huge amount of opposition at a public meeting for a new 247-unit Onni townhouse development in Pitt Meadows on Tuesday night, councillors are talking about scaling the density back. More than 100 people turned up at Pitt Meadows City Hall, and most of those who spoke opposed the density of the Sutton Place project in South Bonson, complaining about increased traffic and safety. “We cross Airport Way from Southgate Road all the time and it’s getting increasingly dangerous,” said Melony Cooper, a South Bonson mother of three, adding that with 400-plus new vehicles in the neighbourhood, “I see a lot of problems.” Amber Gabriele lives in Blaney Crescent, on property that backs onto Airport Way. “Almost every day I hear this a screeching halt as someone just about gets killed crossing the road,” she said. Many who spoke said they fell in love with small town charm of Pitt Meadows, and it is threatened by the townhouse project. It was originally proposed for 270 units, and Onni has scaled it down to 247. “In the few seconds that it takes you to raise your hand on this proposal, in that split second, you’re going to change the lives of the people in South Bonson forever,” said Ron Bennewith. “The reason most of us moved from the chaos and the traffic west of the Pitt River to Pitt Meadows is for the beauty and the natural place that we live in.” Jeff Campbell, a Thorburn Way resident who has lived in Pitt Meadows for seven years, said the city is a place where people still walk at night and kids play hockey in the

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afford to actually buy a place, and it seems to me that the greater the density, the lower the purchase price,” she said. The property is north of Sutton Avenue, just west of Bonson Road, and is 4.67 hectares in size. The density would be 53 units per hectare. It would offer 548 parking spaces, but is only required to have 483. Sutton Ave. will be widened, allowing two-lane traffic flow with parking on both sides and sidewalks. According to the developer’s traffic con-

sultant, the morning peak hour would see 107 more vehicle trips, and the evening peak hour 127 more vehicle trips. The majority will use Airport Way to access the development. Council will compile all of the issues into a report, to be reviewed on Nov. 17, with answers from staff. Already, many councillors are suggesting it be reduced in size to 200 units. “I don’t know why we’re beating around the bush. We know we need to make changes to this, so let’s just do it,” Coun. Bruce Bell said to a round of applause. But council voted to give the matter due process. “There’s not appetite from any member of council to have that many units,” predicted Coun. Tracy Miyashita. Coun. Janis Elkerton said she has rarely seen such opposition to a development. “It needs to go back to the drawing board,” she said.

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Cliff Avenue residents are glad to have their street back. And without people ambling around or sitting on the roadside, peering through her front window, Sullivan can now relax. With space to run around, her kids now have more energy. “It feels safer. It feels safer to live in the house. I might open the blinds next week,” she said. “We have lived in a cave.” Pinkney said the city’s relaxing of the bylaws, allowing homeless people to gather in the area, “was a disaster.”

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Clubman pushes Mini to the max do, indeed, get to enjoy cupholders that spring from a STOCKHOLM, Sweden - It’s hard to stand out in this fold-down armrest.) stylish city full of blondes, boats and boutique prices Project leader Ernst Fricke proudly proclaimed that the but a shapely rear end helps. Clubman can “be used as the first car in the family.” The 2016 Mini Clubman’s caboose earned its share The interior certainly lives up to the premium label, of stares during a recent debut on the cobblestone and the dash, steering wheel and heads-up display streets of Sweden’s capital. fairly bristle with infotainment connectivity. The This third-generation Clubman is the biggest Mini presence of a real console (yes, cupholders and yet, taking the famous BMW-owned brand from storage) comes courtesy of the use of “subcompact” to “premium compact” an electric parking brake, and adds territory. unprecedented (for Mini) elbow room. It would have been easy to mess this Lots of very cool LED lighting would assignment up: Upsize an odd-duck help ward off some of the inevitable subcompact model (the previous blues brought on by long, dark Swedish Clubman, with its bizarre fifth “suicide winters. door” layout), add a host of roomy The front seats (electric is an option) creature comforts, religiously adhere to The look is lower, offer just the right amount of bolstering the spunky personality of the car, and make it look like a Mini. longer, and wider but for go-kart moves, and legroom is fine for an almost-six-footer. A short ride Thankfully, the Mini-ons were up to the the front of the car aft revealed almost un-Mini-like room task. for backseat drivers, although road They started with a new chassis, shared remains resolutely noise and roughness seemed more with BMW’s front-wheel-drive 2-Series smiley-face Mini! pronounced than up front. Active Tourer. Trunk volume with the rear seats folded The look is lower, longer, and wider but Gord Scott down is listed at about 44 cubic feet the front of the car remains resolutely (compared to the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon’s smiley-face Mini. As the elongated roof stretches over cavernous 66.5 cubic feet), and there is an optional the four full doors and begins to taper, however, things three-way splitting rear seat back to juggle loads. become interesting. The new Clubman is pleasantly The barn doors allow plenty of access for those Ikea two-faced - the trademark “barn doors” combine with boxes, and get even more fun with the optional easysheet-metal and taillight curves to give the rear an opener feature. With the key in your pocket, one kick arresting “I’m-watching-you” look. under the rear bumper opens the right door, another All of this design work has one aim - more cupholders. kick opens the left. Chances are most shopping trips Well, not really. It’s about making it possible to fit in will only require a single kick at the Clubman’s can to four of your friends or family, plus some luggage. (If stow the stuff. you reduce that to four in total, the two in the back

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The Clubman shares engine choices withh the rest of the Mini clan; a base three-cylinder with 102 horsepower, the Cooper’s three-cylinder at 136 horsepower, or the Cooper S’s four-cylinder with 192. Transmission choices are the six-speed manual, or a new eight-speed automatic. BMW’s usual arsenal of road-conquering technologies are either built in or are available. The Stockholm area presented a few challenges. Firstly, it is city of 14 islands, with hundreds more nearby. This means a lot of water, which means a lot of bridges - and a good number of ferries. The rolling, lake-studded Canadian Shield-like landscape northeast of Stockholm does present inviting stretches - but the tempting country roads are home to the very vigilant police force, and dreaded Blue Meanies. Once the Clubman broke free from these constraints, its inner go-kart was revealed. There was never any doubt that there was more Mini than usual to throw around, but fun could be summoned - especially with Sport mode selected. The manual certainly kept it real, but the automatic really needed to be in its own Sport mode to simulate the experience. This new six-door strikes a nice compromise between Mini mania and multitasking. Like the car, the families who take delivery after the Clubman shows up in showrooms early next year are growing out, not up. The Mini Cooper Clubman starts at $24,990, the Mini Cooper S Clubman at $28,990. Of course, these being Minis means infinite (almost) options and individualization, which would take you north of that pretty quickly.

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MORTGAGES “Mortgage rates are important, but so is flexibility. To find the right mortgage for you, you need to consider all of its features and benefits.”

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Mortgages. The word alone can provoke uncertainty in the hearts of homeowners: Where do you begin? What are the necessary steps? What mortgage is the right fit for your lifestyle? With guidance, the process of purchasing a mortgage shouldn’t come with dread, but jubilation that you are taking the proper precautions when purchasing the home you love. People can find mortgages confusing because it’s a multi-step procedure, from figuring out a budget and down payments to understanding interest rates and mortgage terms. Senior Mortgage Development Manager at Vancity, Ryan McKinley, suggests speaking with a mortgage professional to help understand exactly how the process will work for your specific situation. A mortgage specialist can help navigate the tricky terminology and debunk some myths that might complicate the

decision-making process. According to McKinley, some common mortgage misconceptions include: 1. The lowest rate is always the best financial decision. While the rate is one aspect of the mortgage that you choose, it shouldn’t necessarily be the most important thing to consider. Prepayment options, how penalties are charged and the ability to move your mortgage are just some of the other factors to consider. Saving $15 a month sounds great at the beginning, but not if you end up paying a $15,000 penalty for breaking your term. 2. A rate guarantee is not the same as a pre-approval. Many financial institutions will give rate guarantees. These aren’t to be confused with a pre-approval. A pre-approval sets out a specific amount that you are pre-approved for after reviewing you financial

situation. If you’re not sure, ask. 3. It’s difficult to get a mortgage. In this market it may seem that it’s difficult to buy a property and get a mortgage. Many times there are options that people haven’t considered, like factoring in rental income or buying with friends or family. There are numerous types of mortgages, and while the vast majority of people end up deciding between the five-year fixed mortgage and five-year variable mortgage, it’s important to shop around to find what works best for you. When exploring the many options, be sure to ask what the pre-payment options are, what happens if you move, and how penalties are charged. When it comes to taking out a loan, McKinley says the standard rule is that your mortgage payment, strata fees, property tax and heating expense shouldn’t exceed 35 percent of your gross monthly income. Adding in any additional payments (credit cards, lines of credit, car lease, etc.) should not exceed 42 percent. “That being said, this is simply a guideline and not a good measure of what you can afford,” he says. “Two people with the same income and financial profile would qualify for the same amount, however, if one person eats out every day and likes going on vacation frequently, that mortgage may not be affordable to them.” The bottom line, it’s never too soon to talk to a mortgage professional; they can help you make a plan even if a purchase is years away.

Top 5 questions to ask: McKinley explains the typical steps a homebuyer would go through when purchasing a mortgage: B Figuring out how much you can afford. This is usually the first thing that people want to know, but it’s important to make the distinction between what you can afford and what you can be approved for. C Get pre-approved. This is the step when you’d connect with your branch or a mobile mortgage specialist. You would be asked to supply your personal financial details, information about your employment as well as some information about your down payment. D Go shopping! With your pre-approval in hand it’s now time to go shopping. Once you have an accepted offer, you’d get back in touch with your mortgage professional and supply the documents relating to the purchase. E Get an unconditional approval. You’ve already been pre-approved, but now we have to approve the property. This is where we would review the property by conducting an appraisal and reviewing the purchase documents. Once that review is complete you have an unconditional approval. F Sign your mortgage documents. This is where you’d sit down with us to go over all the details of your mortgage and review the terms, payment options as well as the different types of insurance available to you. After that you would sign the legal documents with your lawyer or notary. Once that is complete, all you have to do is wait until your possession date.

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My list of superstitious plants By Mike Lascelle

n honour of Halloween, I thought I would put together a list of superstitions associated with plants, many of which have been with us for centuries and are still regarded to this day. While I’m not expecting too many true believers out there, you might be surprised by how much this folklore still permeates our everyday life. • Jack-o-lantern pumpkins – carved pumpkins (or turnips) with scary faces originated in Ireland, where they were used to frighten away wandering evil spirits on the pagan holiday of Samhain, which was eventually Christianized as All Hollow’s Eve, or Halloween. • Autumn leaves – catching a falling leaf before it hits the ground or having the wind blow them into your house are both portents of good fortune. Catching a falling leaf on Halloween will also allow you to make a secret wish come true (except if you’re wearing a Stephen Harper costume). • Garlic (Allium sativum) – garlic cloves are widely regarded as an effective repellent of evil spirits and vampires. Legend states that the first garlic bulb arose in the spot where the Devil’s left foot trod when he walked out of the Garden of Eden. • Acorns (Quercus spp.) – placing an acorn on a windowsill will protect your house against fire or lightning strikes, this tradition goes back to a Norse legend about Thor, who was sheltered from a thunderstorm by a massive oak tree. • Ivy (Hedera helix) – the English believe that bringing ivy inside as a houseplant is asking for trouble, while it is considered good luck to grow it outdoors. The two exceptions to the latter are when it suddenly dies for no apparent reason or it is plucked from a church wall – both of which will bring bad luck. • Daffodils (Narcissus spp.) – be careful when looking for that first daffodil of spring, because if the flower nods or ‘hangs it head’ towards you, you will have bad luck for the rest of the year. • Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) – standing

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beneath an elderberry bush in midsummer will allow you to see or communicate with fairies and elves (so you really can live out that Lord of the Rings fantasy). • Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) –is said to only grow well outside the house of an honest man and giving it away will bring misfortune. • Monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) – an old English tradition dictated that monkey puzzle trees be planted on the edge of graveyards to keep the devil from climbing them and watching the burials on sacred ground.

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Strategic voting meant little Tactic moot except in pockets B y J eff Nage l Black Press

For months, anti-Conservative campaigners from environmentalists to veterans tried to persuade like-minded voters to coalesce behind the strongest opponent in each riding. But as the dust settles on the Liberals’ powerful majority victory, it’s unclear if those strategic voting attempts had great effect, other than to demolish Green Party hopes to add seats. Organizations like LeadNow and the Dogwood Initiative funded riding-level polls to try to help guide progressive voters. LeadNow recommended NDP candidates in 11 B.C. ridings, and the Liberals for two seats on the North Shore. All but three of those chosen candidates won their races. One notable exception was the choice of the NDP

candidate in VancouverGranville, who ended up third behind the Liberal victor and the Conservative runner-up as voters apparently disregarded the advice. Mario Canseco, vicepresident of Insights West, which did polling for Dogwood, said strategic voting attempts appear to have had more effect on Vancouver Island than in the Lower Mainland, where those efforts were swamped by the strength of the Liberal wave. “There are certain pockets where strategic voting worked very well and probably enabled some NDP victories,” he said, adding a few New Democrats were elected on the Island who otherwise would not likely have prevailed over Conservatives. LeadNow made no recommendations in some ridings presumed to be safe Conservative seats that ended up hotly contested. Those included South Surrey-White Rock, where Conservative Dianne Watts narrowly prevailed, as well as Mission-Matsqui-Fraser

Canyon and CloverdaleLangley City, where Liberals unexpectedly captured turf that traditionally went Tory. It’s difficult, Canseco said, for progressive strategists to get enough granular riding-level data on individual races to gauge how they are evolving in time to be useful to voters. Strategic voting was based on the premise that Liberals, NDP and Green supporters would risk leaving room for Conservatives to win many races unless they first settled on a single consensus candidate. A shorter campaign might have resulted in a Conservative victory, he said. Instead, the Liberals had more time to build momentum and present leader Justin Trudeau as a viable prime minister. Canseco doesn’t accept one theory that the red wave resulted mainly from the Conservatives’ choice to emphasize the niqab issue in Quebec, harming NDP chances there and making the Liberals seem the more

obvious alternative for the anyone-but-Harper movement. He said NDP leader Tom Mulcair simply did not perform as well in debates or on the campaign trail as he did before in the House of Commons, and the choice to balance the budget made him seem like “a small ‘C’ Conservative” compared to the bolder Liberals. “They weren’t able to solidify this idea that they were the vehicle for change,” Canseco said.

Friendly fire In the campaign’s final week, several prominent B.C. environmentalists publicly turned away from the Greens in favour of either the NDP or Liberals, in the name of preventing another Conservative government. When the votes were tallied, the Green vote in B.C. had increased only marginally – from 7.7 per cent to 8.2 per cent – and they hung onto only May’s seat. May said strategic voting was a major factor.

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B.C.’s urban landscape in the Lower Mainland is no longer carved up almost exclusively between the federal New Democrats and Conservatives. Liberal candidates, propelled by the popularity of leader Justin Trudeau, pulled off multiple upsets in Monday’s federal election and captured 17 ridings, including the North Shore, nearly all of Surrey and parts of the Fraser Valley, up from just two seats previously. Among the defeated are National Revenue Minister Kerry Lynne Findlay in Delta, a traditional Conservative stronghold. The new MP there is Liberal Carla Qualtrough, a human rights lawyer and paralympian. Conservative MP Nina Grewal, criticized for missing local debates, lost to former TransLink spokesman and Liberal candidate Ken Hardie in Fleetwood-Port Kells. Other Conservative MPs defeated by Liberals include Andrew Saxton and John Weston, both on the North Shore and Wai Young in Vancouver South. Two NDP MPs fell in Surrey – Jinny Sims lost in Surrey-Newton to former MP Sukh Dhaliwal, who recaptured the riding for the Liberals; and Jasbir Sandhu fell in Surrey Centre to Randeep Sarai. Former Surrey Mayor and star Conservative candidate Dianne Watts narrowly defeated Liberal

challenger Judy Higginbotham, who entered the race mid-campaign after the original Liberal candidate resigned over pro-marijuana comments. One of the biggest surprises of the night was a very close Liberal victory by Jati Sidhu in Mission-MatsquiFraser Canyon, a riding deep in the traditionally Conservative turf of the Fraser Valley. Conservatives survived in their safest Valley seats, as did New Democrats such as former MLA Jenny Kwan in Vancouver East and Peter Julian in New Westminster-Burnaby. NDP MP Kennedy Stewart barely held onto his seat in another close race in Burnaby South. The two incumbent Liberal MPs in Vancouver – Hedy Fry and Joyce Murray – were easily re-elected. Other notable Liberals that will be MPs on the government side include former West Vancouver Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones. The Conservatives are reduced to a rump of five seats in the Lower Mainland, while the NDP stand to be reduced to four seats. Province-wide, the Liberals took 17 seats and nearly 40.5 per cent of the popular vote. The NDP won 14 seats, with 33 per cent of the vote, while the Conservatives got 10 seats – down from 21 – with 23.8 per cent support. Greens got 2.4 per cent but did not gain additional seats besides that of party leader Elizabeth May. Provincial turnout was 70.3 per cent, not including voters who registered on election day.

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Connor O’Dell was able to shake off a disappointing second round at the PING CCAA Golf National Championships at the Chilliwack Golf Club and help rally the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades to a bronze medal on Oct. 16. O’Dell entered round two with the club house lead, firing a 67 on the opening day and help lead his team to second place, three shots back of the Niagara College Knights. But the wheels came off in round two for O’Dell, who carded a six-over 78 and saw his team fall to seventh place. O’Dell said he was frustrated heading into the final round of the national championships before he talked to his coaches. “To be honest, leaving the second round I was a little under motivated,” said O’Dell. “Golf is so much between the ears that if you’re not motivated, it just doesn’t work.” But it didn’t take the fourth year leader of the Cascades to bounce back. He said his coaches helped calm his emotions and get him focused on playing the next round. “My coaches did a great job of helping me regroup. They told me we still had a chance to go get a bronze medal, which is a huge accomplishment. I realized I’m playing for my school and my teammates. That’s all it took. I was really excited to play the third round.” See Rally, 31

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The Pitt Meadows Marauders went into the home of the 2014 defending junior varsity champs and came out with a 35-0 win. The Marauders thrashed the G.W. Graham Grizzlies on the back of quarterback Tato Ferreyro, who threw for 270 yards and four TDs. Reece Handsford and Brandon Hunt combined to run for 170 yards. Handsford caught two TDs and rushed for another. Hunt had 115 yards receiving and one TD through the air and rushed for one. Tayden Mountford also caught a TD to go with his 81 receiving yards. Head coach Matt Todd said a big part of the offence’s success was a direct result of offensive linemen An-

gus MacDonald, Cole Leon and Luke Rattenbury. He said his defence was equally impressive. “We stuffed the run early and forced them to pass early,” said Todd. Giovanni Manu led the way with two sacks, a fumble recovery, one batted ball and four tackles. William Bartolo had four tackles and Caleb Kinney made his debut on at defensive end and had a fumble recovery.

Titans fall at home The SRT Titans dropped a hard fought 26-6 decision to the Holy Cross Crusaders at home on Wednesday. Brayden Hamilton scored the lone TD after a fumble recovery by Jevon Anutooshkin. Ryley Swain, Markus Kot and Anutooshkin led the team on defence.

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The Maple Ridge Ramblers’ late rally wasn’t enough as they fell 3-2 to the Centennial Centaurs in senior boys’ AAA Fraser Valley zone soccer action Tuesday in Coquitlam. The undermanned Ramblers fell behind the could Centaurs before staging a late rally. Ramblers’ Sten Kiben and Zachary Romeo scored to pull MRSS within one but the team couldn’t catch a break and tie the match up. Marko Kolobara was a standout in goal while Eligah Otwey had a strong game for the Ramblers. The Ramblers have a record of one win and five losses on the season. • The next game for the team is Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Merkley Park against Gleneagle Secondary.

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The two-time CCAA All-Canadian bounced back in a big way, firing a two-under 70 in the final round, boosted him up the leaderboard into a tie for sixth place at minus-1 for the tournament, but more importantly to the Maple Ridge golfer, helping secure the bronze medal for the Cascades. It’s the seventh time in nine years the Cascades placed a team on the podium at CCAA nationals. “There’s good ways and bad ways to come in third place, and this was definitely a great way to get third,” Cascades head coach Chris Bertram said. “I’m really proud of the team coming up with the best score of the final day of the tournament. “We had a tall task today. We said that if we did everything we needed to do, third was in sight. And you know, they stepped up. They played great, and they earned it.” O’Dell was also the male recipient of the Fair Play award, in recognition of his sportsmanship. “He’s a great player, he’s a great person to play golf with, and it’s great to see him recognized. Everyone who plays with him talks about how much of a gentleman he is on the golf course. He makes our program and our university very proud,” said Bertram. O’Dell said he attributes much of his success to his coaches and the school for putting the resources into the golf program. He said now that the season is over, his focus will be less about golf and more on the academic side. He’s working on a major in kinesiology with a minor in business.

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the striker did a great job setting up a pair of goals before finding the back of the net on a direct kick, bending the ball around the wall into the corner of the net to round out the scoring. Oldridge also commended the strong defensive play of Michael Imai and Mac Rope. SRT head coach Emad Agahi said he was pleased with how his team played considering it had no bench

players due to illness and commitments to football. “I’m very proud of out guys for hanging in there as long as they did,” said Agahi. “We we’re missing a lot of key guys.” He said the game got away from SRT late as fatigue caught up with them. Bela Piocza opened the scoring for the Titans in the first half, scoring his seventh goal

of the year. “It is remarkable what that boy has done for us this year,” said Agahi. “Most of his minutes, he’s asked to play an isolated forward position in which he is responsible for creating his own opportunities. I haven’t seen another player in this league do as much as he has for his team.” • Thomas Haney relied on its strong bench and a suffocating defence to roll past Garabaldi 4-1 on Oct. 15. Alejandro Pevez came off the bench late in the first half to give the Thunder the 1-0 lead and Jac Walker substituted in early in the second half to bury a pretty feed from Brandon Bodnarchuck to extend the lead to 2-0. After the Rebels cut the lead to 2-1, Freddy Boserup put the game away for the Thunder with two late goals. Thunder assistant coach Paul Franco said his team dominated the game with time-of-possesion and strong work on the back end. Franco added that his team’s defence is one of the best in the district. “Ben Roberts, Lachlan Ramsay, Mitchel Thomsen and Nick Bartlett were solid in the back keeping Garabaldi super frustrated, unable to break through.”

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In Loving Memory of

Arvo Lige

TRAVEL.............................................61-76

Nov. 23,1938 - Oct. 26, 2005

CHILDREN ........................................80-98

The memories of you are still so clear, while in your truck I feel you near. Ten years have passed since you passed on, somedays I can’t believe you’re gone. Forever in our hearts Cheryl, Lawrence, Michael, Danielle and Aiden

EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 .

RENTALS ......................................703-757

CRAFT SALE

Dana William Leech

Haney Pioneer Village Co-op

Feb. 24, 1963 ~ Oct. 23, 2005

230th St. & Dewdney Sat Nov 7th, 10am - 3pm

AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

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

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

OBITUARIES

ARNOLD

Stanley Robert 1933-2015

KARASOSKY Bunnie (Ben of Bennie) September 28, 1922 – October 9, 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dad at Maple Ridge Hospital at the age of 93. He is now resting peacefully. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was predeceased by his wife Ann in 2001. Survived by his children; Gerry (Janice), Elaine, and Joanne (Frank); and his grandchildren Carri, Brad, Michael, Kim, Angela, Richard and Kathryn. Predeceased by grandson Bruce in 1994. Ben is also survived by seven great grandchildren, Kelly, Emily, Brandon, Meghan, Hayley, Nathan & Chantea. Ben was born in Leduc, Alberta to parents Daniel and Anastasia (predeceased). He is survived by his brother Eugene and sisters Olga and Nadia. He is predeceased by his brothers Walter, Mike, John, Paul, Bill, Russell and his sister Elsie. Ben started his young adult life having enlisted in The Royal Canadian Navy. Ben a proud veteran served his country during World War II. Ben stationed in Prince Rupert met and married his wife Ann Sunberg July 12, 1947. When their children were young, he moved his family to Vancouver where they lived for eight years and then finally settled in Maple Ridge in 1962. Here he would live in the same house until this past year. Ben made his career as a BC Commercial fisherman and he had a true love for the ocean. He spoke often of his many experiences on the boat and the many places he travelled. Ben’s other loves were Hockey, Football and Curling. He rarely missed a game. Dad you will be missed. We welcome you to join us in a Memorial Service at St John The Divine

Anglican Church on Saturday, October 24 at 1:00 PM officiated by Reverend Charles Balfour. 21299 River Road, Maple Ridge. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

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Remembering

Age 82, died Sunday, October 11 at the Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge, B.C. following a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Linda; son, Greg (Patricia); daughter, Cindy Nordquist (Phill), two grandchildren, Nathan Nordquist and Ryan Arnold; sister Irene, related family and many close friends. Born in 1933 and raised in Pas Trail Saskatchewan, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces and in the 1960’s participated in United Nations peace keeping missions in the Middle East. He relocated to, and was a long-time resident of Edmonton, Alberta where he raised his family with Linda. A celebration of life will be held to commemorate Stan’s life at the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel at 11969 216 Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. on November 7 2015 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Katie’s Place Animal Shelter in Maple Ridge, B.C. Expressions of sympathy and condolences can be sent to: RememberStan@hotmail.com See more at: http://www.mapleridgefuneral.ca/listings

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST II District of Kitimat

On this 10 year anniversary of Dana’s passing we lovingly remember him whenever we hear the laughter of children, when we watch our favorite sports teams, and when we hear that special song. Forever in our hearts & missed so very much. Love Mom, Shelly, Lynda, family & friends.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Arvo Lige

Full Time Permanent Wage $38.89-$47.05 Over 2 years Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include surveying, design, contract preparation, and inspection on principal projects. Must be proficient with electronic survey equipment, and AutoCad 3D. Please Apply By November 3, 2015 4:30 pm, By : Fax 1-(250) 632-4995, or e-mail: dok@kitimat.ca Visit: www.kitimat.ca

JOBS

Nov. 23, 1938 - Oct. 26, 2005 .RIDGE MEADOWS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

This year there was no turkey, Thanksgiving was not the same When it comes to carving the turkey we all want to call your name. Family gatherings are still enjoyable but there is always something missing Everyone here has the same in their minds, wanting you here is what we’re wishing.

LOST dog- 6lb, female, black/Tan Yorkie called Coco. Reward offered, Last seen 129th Ave/232 St Maple Ridge. Please call 7788993520 or SPCA.

It’s been 10 years already and we wish it wasn’t true Ten years plus a lifetime, we’ll always be missing you. All our Love, Audrey, Diann and Conner

OBITUARIES

LOST AND FOUND

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

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

OBITUARIES

MARSHALL Gerald (Gerry) 1944 - 2015 Gerry (also known as “Captain Chisel”) passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10th, 2015. He had been a long term employee with Imperial Oil at the IOCO Refinery and was very involved in Fraser River Raft Races. He is survived by his son Shane (Jodie) Marshall; daughter Lisa (Robert) Henderson and grandson Quinton; 2 nephews, Mark and Grant; two sisters, Noreen Sherling and Norma Robson. Gerry was preceded in death by his parents, Terry and Edna Marshall and by his sister, Eileen Marcotte. In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Gerry may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The celebration of Gerry’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Maple Ridge Branch #088, 12101 - 224th Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6B7 on Saturday, November 7th, 2015 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Come on by and have a beer with Gerry!) Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home Phone: 250 542 4333 Condolences may be offered at: www.pleasantvalleyfh.com

Available routes in Maple Ridge 40000064 - 111A Ave, 112 Ave, 237 St, 238 St, Kanaka Way. 40100110 - 228 St, Fulton St, Gilley Ave, Ritchie Ave. 40100118 - River Rd (Townhomes) 40100123 - 117 Ave, 229 St, 231 St, Adair St, Gilley Ave, Lougheed Hwy. 40220250 - 125A Ave, 126 Ave, 220 St, 220A St. 40210221 - 124A Ave, 231 St, 231A St, 232 St, 125A Ave. 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. 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.

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011005 - 118B Ave, 119 Ave, 193 St, Blakely Rd. 41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple Pl, Somerset Dr. 41011026 - Fair¿eld Ave, Hammond Rd, Herring Pl, Wildcrest Ave. 41011029 - Barnston View, Bishops Reach, Fraser Way (Townhomes)

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HEAVY duty mechanic (HDM) wanted: Beautiful Powder King Mtn Resort,located N of Prince George, seeks a Journeyman HDM. Candidate will work closely with Resort owner, to assist in developing the property into an all season resort. Rare Opportunity to join a small growing alpine resort and play a major part in its long term development and success. Heavy equipment operating experience and family with young children is a plus. Accommodations available. This is a long term position that offers a generous wage, home & benefits package. Wages starting at $37/hr or relative to skill sets and experience. A positive & upbeat attitude towards life and family is a pre-requisite. E-mail interest and resume to

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Liquor Store Clerks

Foxs Reach Specialty Liquor Store is seeking both full time & part time Clerks. Cash exp. and SIR Certificate is required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work both evening & weekend shifts.

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

Please apply in person with your resume: 20395 Lougheed Highway Maple Ridge

LOT ATTENDANT .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

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

powderhound@powderking.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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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.

WESTERN SAFETY has immediate opening for RECEPTIONIST OFFICE CLERK Full-Time Must have a pleasant phone manner with good Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Duties include collections, filing incoming / outgoing mail, ACCPAC experience an asset, but willing to train. Benefits after 3 months. Email resume to:

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

trshaw@bcroadsafe.com or visit bcroadsafe.com

EDUCATION

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

Did you just get engaged?

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

Bring a smile to your community! Advertise your engagement with us, call 604-575-5555

www.westcoasttoyota.com

ofﬁce@westernsafety.ca Or fax to: 604-461-5446

GREENHOUSE WORKERS 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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DRYWALL

Experience in moulding, millwork, doors and interior finishing detail an asset. Full-time Mon.-Fri. Strong Client Base, Competitive Wages, Co. Perks & Health Beneﬁts After 3 Months. Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: johnh @westcoastmoulding.com

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

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

PACIFIC QUEST D Landscaping D Ditching & Drainage D Lot cleaning & brush removal D Site Clean Up D Parking Expansions D 3 Ton Dump Truck

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

Call Ted Klein

604-828-8506

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

GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

House Cleaning Team

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bcclassified.com MERCHANDISE: Antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

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

(604)465-1311

EAGLE TILE

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UNIQUE CONCRETE

DESIGN

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

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778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

New West 604.522.4900

HERFORT CONCRETE

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HOME CLEANING LADY needed, in the Haney Bypass area. Please call: (604)466-0321.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

COOKS; Hamada Japanese Rest. in Maple Ridge. F/T (Hot & Cold) 3-5 years experience. $18-$24/hour 604-467-5326

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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

BC’s largest High School Cafeteria Company

with over 60 locations now interviewing for

t 4VQFSWJTPST t 5FBN -FBEFST t $PPLT t $PVOUFS "UUFOEBOUT t $BTIJFST 'PPE 1SFQ Now Hiring At A School Near You!! 4-8 hour shifts available during the school day. If you would enjoy summers, Christmas & spring break off email: jobs@canuelcaterers.ca or fax: 604-503-0951

CHUCKS RENOVATION

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

HELP WANTED

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DRYWALL

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

HELP WANTED

Drywall & Painting, Int/Ext Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Fence Building & Repair Bathroon Reno’s, Flooring Installs Res/Comm, Apt Buildings Lic’d, WCB, Member of BBB Seniors Disc. Free Estitmates

Paint in house, paint 1 small bdrm free

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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

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

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

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

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

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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

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Professional DRYWALL & TAPING All Textures. Big / Small Projects. Call: 604-970-1285

.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure washing, lawn maint, lndscpg.

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE No-Cold Calling

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FREE ESTIMATES

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

HELP WANTED

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

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604- 467- 1118

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Details : mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com

WALDUN FOREST PRODUCTS

Needs experienced shingle sawyers & shingle packers. These are F/T positions with excellent wage and benefit packages. Qualified applicants can apply in person at:

HELP WANTED

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

* Insured * Experienced Maple Ridge, P. Meadows, Mission

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBORHOOD

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SALES

PERSONAL SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

Find a job close to home.

.Window & Roof Cleaning Gutters Cleaned & repaired. 604-961-1280

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Call 604-319-1993 chucksrenos@hotmail.com

Top Line Projects Ltd. Established 1994

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

D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations

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TILING

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

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GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

21167 Douglas Ave Sunday, Oct 25th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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GARAGE SALES

MOVING Sale, furniture, Christmas , gardening, household items,exercise equipment and more. 12409 201 Street Maple Ridge. 9:00 - 3:00 Saturday Oct, 24.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARAGE SALES

Closing Out Sale

New or Used CAR or TRUCK

#10 12350 Harris Road

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Pitt Meadows

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

Household items--oak kitchen cabinets.

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TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

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ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

$30/hr. per Person • 24/7

Den’s GarDENing Services

604-999-6020

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

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

PETS 454

EQUESTRIAN

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

SPECIAL FALL PRICES Sawdust Available

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

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

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-up W Garbage Removal Pressure Washing

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

Gardening Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

Lawn Care Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration

DN Painting

Fencing

Top Quality/Affordable Prices Exterior/Interior Drywall Repair

Free Estimate 20 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

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

GARBAGE/JUNK REMOVAL

3475 sq.ft. home w/ 60x40 shop on 1 acre in Maple Ridge $899,900 Call Inna Today! 604-760-3792

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Same Day Service Lowest Price in Town Discount for MULTIPLE LOADS Please Call

778-323-2334

WCB Covered

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK T/ROCK MASONRY LTD

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Queen Anne Apts. Includes: Heat, Hot Water

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PRISM PAINTING CO.

Polo Club Apartments

Free Estimates

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

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W 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

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

Ofﬁce: 604-463-0857 Cell: 604-375-1768 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL New SRI *1296 s/f Double wides fr $94,900. *New SRI 14’ wides fr $72,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 www.glenbrookhomes.net

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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.

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New SRI 14x60. $74,900. Pad rent $550/mo. 55+. Call Chuck 604-830-1960

Local, Prompt, Professional Service. Licensed.

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

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

Pay-Less Pro Painting EXT/INT FALL SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free Estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

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SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

RARE, wooly Salish pups, 8 weeks good family pets, $400. (604)8191415 or 604-997-0455 call or text

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

SUNDECKS

TEACUP YORKIE / CHIHUHUA mix dewormed, 1st shots. 2 males, 1 female. Ready Oct. 31. $650 obo. 604-381-2151 TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old. Chocolate brown, male. $800. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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AFFORDABLE MOVING

~ Since 1987 ~

$45/Hr

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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

PLUMBING

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

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

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

604-537-4140

FURNITURE

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ANYTHING OF VALUE

Single Items to Entire Households 604-463-4449 604-209-6583 Atlas Vinyl Sundecks - Your Complete Sundeck Specialist. Free estimates (778)285-2107

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

Lovely for senior. Clean quiet 1 bdrm in certiﬁed crime free bldg. Cozy gas f/p. No smoking No pets $600 + utils.

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Maple Ridge Central

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MIRACLE MOVING

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

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(Seniors discount)

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MOVING & STORAGE

RENTALS

(604) 467- 5271

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

$59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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

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

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STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina

Pronto Metal Recycling

778-789-4595

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

22588 Royal Crescent Avenue, Maple Ridge

Free Appliance & Metal Pick Up

on re-painting or

3 rooms $299

845

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

20% discount

1997 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, 180K, in mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

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

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

TOWNHOUSES

Great Location

604-464-3550

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $650. 1-604-794-5844

778-628-7590 Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.

Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

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

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

FREE ESTIMATES

Cultured Stone, Natural Stone, Block & Fireplaces. 20 Yrs Exp. Tim 778-889-3956

HOMES WANTED

PETS

BOXER pups, unpapered P/B, tails docked, awesome family pets, vet check. $1200. (604)316-0809

752

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

$865/mo & $965/mo

HOUSES FOR SALE

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Years of Experience

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

1 & 2 Bdrms available

Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!

2 coats any colour

S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES

MAPLE RIDGE

Yes, We Pay CASH!

CEDAR HOGFUEL

APARTMENT/CONDO

The Scrapper

RUBBISH REMOVAL

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

RENTALS

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

REAL ESTATE 626

706

JUST LISTED!

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

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Have Unwanted Firearms? 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.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

604.465.2944

MISC. WANTED

RENTALS

Jerry, 604-500-2163

PLUMBING

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

LANDSCAPING

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

MOVING & STORAGE

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

563

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

$25 Off with this Ad

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

OFFICE/RETAIL

Onsite Manager

To: Derek Au-Yeung and Winnie Au-Yeung

TAKE NOTICE THAT on October 13, 2015, an order was made for alternate service upon you of a Petition of Foreclosure issued from Vancouver Registry Supreme Court of British Columbia in action number H150600 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding Capital Direct Lending Corp., the petitioner, seeks to foreclosure upon property legally described as PID:019-195-729, Strata Lot 45 District Lots 403 and 404 Group 1 NWD Strata Plan LMS1362. You have thirty five days to file a Response, failing which proceedings in default may be taken against you or proceedings may take place without you receiving notice. You may obtain a copy of the Petition and the order for alternate service from the Vancouver Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, B.C. David B. Rally, Solicitor 700 - 686 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1K1 Tel: 604-874-0204

604.465.7713 750

To place an ad, call 604-575-5555 or go online bcclassiﬁed.com

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm g/l ste, new lam fls, ns/np, avail Nov 1st. $750 incl incl hydro & gas. 604-367-7673

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

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