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on the farm property, after being placed there by Immigrant Services Society of B.C. The first day of school meant registering the kids, confirming names and birth dates, going over timetables and schedules and taking a tour of the school. “New food, new smells, new clothes, new temperature,” said one of the teachers gathered in the hall welcoming the new arrivals. “It’s culture shock,” added another. Fitting into the education system will be a gradual process. Children will be enrolled in English language learner classes.

Pitt Meadows councillors were critical of the work being done by consultants planning the city’s parks and recreation services. Tuesday, council heard that Pitt Meadows shouldn’t compare itself to Maple Ridge in terms of recreation service levels, according a presenter with KDH Management Consultants – because the latter has four times the population. That did not sit well with members of council. “But don’t we have to, because that’s what we have now,” countered Coun. Bruce Bell. “It doesn’t seem to be a very good measuring stick if we’re not comparing to what we have.” In October 2015, Maple Ridge council served notice that it will be ending its leisure services agreement with Pitt Meadows in a year. Pitt Meadows needs to develop its own service delivery model, and this week council heard a report about the first phase of that work. Coun. Tracy Miyashita proposed a motion that council keep all recreation services currently being provided through the joint leisure services agreement, and it passed. Council clarified that the motion does not “lock in” all services, and they would still be subject to a budget. Coun. Janis Elkerton noted that, in 1993, Pitt Meadows spent $100,000 for parks and recreation, and now has a budget of $2.5 million to work with. Coun. David Murray said the consultant’s work does not address partnerships or shared services with nearby cities.

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Cautionary tale of new rec facilities Looking at Dawson Creek and Mission By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

f Maple Ridge decides to build a new aquatic centre, and if taxpayers agree and it’s done right – dollars could flow into the city as people flock to the new attraction. It’s worked out that way in Dawson Creek, where the South Peace Community Multiplex opened in 2008. The combined events centre-agriplexaquatic centre brought in $11 million in new business and created 130 new jobs in the northern city in its first 18 months. But seeing the project to completion was no easy task. Cost overruns of about $20 million and construction delays pushed the final price to $58 million. “It was controversial at the time and most of the controversy focused on the cost elements and budget overruns,” Dawson Creek’s CAO Jim Chute explained. “Now it’s an amenity for the community,” and the focus is on what’s the next big concert to come to the city of about 15,000. Chute describes the building process, which began in 2003, as a “nightmare,” adding that it’s a “cautionary tale” of what to avoid when building. Constant changes in the design of the events centre delayed completion, while the lack of an overall general contractor compounded delays, and cost and revenue estimates were faulty. Escalating costs during the oil and

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The new leisure centre in Dawson Creek went $20 million over budget. gas construction boom added to the woes, Chute said in a 2009 report to council. The Dawson Creek multiplex involved building a 4,500-seat events centre, to draw in major events, which accounts for most of the cash inflow, as well as a new aquatic centre, which includes a walking track and lazy river. What Chute describes as the “greatest failure in the process” was council

holding its meetings and decisions on the project behind closed doors, without public input. Another lesson learned and applied in the building of the new arts facility built there is ensuring that consultants providing reports have no connection with any future part of the project. Maple Ridge is currently considering a slate of new recreation facilities, with a wellness centre that incorporates a swimming pool and curling

rink at the top of the list. That project could cost up to $70 million, providing the public approves any required borrowing. Council has also asked staff to recommend a possible site for a new aquatic centre, as well as a concept plan and a public approval process. While building new projects poses challenges, repairing existing facilities also has pitfalls. Council has said no to repairing the

existing 30-year-old Maple Ridge Leisure Centre pool, which could have cost about $6 million, as it investigates a new pool. In the District of Mission, an expansion and renovation of the recreation centre there ballooned in costs a decade ago. Mission taxpayers, in 2002, voted in favour of borrowing up to $13.8 million to renovate and upgrade the leisure centre and the sports park. The extensive renovations and expansion of the leisure centre were completed in 2005 and costs ran $8 million over budget. But once you’re committed to a project, you have to keep going, advised Mission Mayor Randy Hawes. Don’t try to scale back to cut costs and deliver the public less than what they expected, he added. “Ten years from now, no one is going to remember that overrun. But they will remember if you cut back and you get a less-than-adequate leisure centre,” he said. “Do not panic when you have an overrun. You have to carry on and deliver for future generations.” Hawes pointed out there were no blueprints for the old recreation centre and construction crews ran into several building code issues once work got underway, adding to the work and time required. “If they’re building a brand new building, you won’t run into that.” Chute adds that whatever recreational facility Maple Ridge decides on has to meet public expectations on modernness, otherwise customers won’t show up. People will drive out of town to go to the newest complex, he added.

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“I’m a little disappointed in this report, to this point, because I don’t think it truly, really is reflecting what our community needs,” he said. Murray noted that Vancouver has a OneCard program, which allows holders access to all pools, rinks and fitness centres across the city, and that Pitt Meadows should explore such an opportunity with Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge. “I think we would be remiss not to look into other opportunities here.” Murray, a CUPE member who works for the parks department for the city of Port Coquitlam, added that Maple Ridge’s proposed new recreation facilities could be built farther from Pitt Meadows than the current

indoor pool. “Most of the infrastructure is looking like it’s going father and farther and farther into eastern Maple Ridge,” he said, and that is too much travel for Pitt Meadows residents, and not acceptable. He noted there are new pool facilities being built just over the Pitt River Bridge in Port Coquitlam. Coun. Bill Dingwall said he would not be in favour of taking the entire agreement that Pitt Meadows had with Maple Ridge to another single community, calling that “foolhardy.” He said Pitt Meadows should pursue a “hybrid model” of recreation, with core services delivered by the city, others through partnerships, and that some high-cost or little-used

services should be eliminated. Murray, who is council’s representative on the parks and rec commission, clarified he is “willing and happy to look at any cost-sharing agreements with Maple Ridge.” He was among the councillors who opposed hiring a consultant to begin the work, and said he is getting “very concerned” at the pace of work. “The planning has to start now, for programs to start in the fall, and we have no one with boots on the ground,” he said. Kurt Houlden, with KDH Management Consultants, said it is early in the process and that Tuesday was the first step in talking about service delivery. He suggested the city will need to employ at least a core of recreation staff.

Coun. Mike Stark said he would like to see proposed staffing levels early in the process. “Put the FTEs to it,” he said. Director of parks and facilities David Boag told council that Pitt Meadows will be well served by its parks system, which meets the traditional standard of having a neighbourhood park within a five-minute walk of most residential neighbourhoods. Bell said the new parks and rec system can be changed and improved, and will not be perfect in November 2016. “I don’t think we’re going to get it right the first year,” he said • Council and the consultants will host a public information open house on recreation services on March 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the family recreation centre.

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was not considered suspicious, and damaged about a third of the building. The Feb. 4 early morning fire burned down what was left. Assistant fire chief Michael Van Dop said the cause of the fire will go down as undetermined. There was no electrical or gas service to the building, it was locked and it was not meant to be occupied, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The area of origin was completely consumed by fire,â&#x20AC;? he said. Van Dop added that investigators â&#x20AC;&#x153;canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rule out the human element.â&#x20AC;? ATL Health and Wellness had applied to have the property rezoned,

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e had a craving for spicy squid and hot and sour soup. “Phone number?” He knows me by four Along the Fraser Jack Emberly digits of my phone number. “ ... 6743,” I said. “Twenty minute,” he said. Tonight my guardian angel knew we wouldn’t get there on time. He’s stepped in before. Once, a tree that used to be on the shoreline suddenly appeared in the middle of the Kettle River near Rock Creek. I hit it sideways and was thrown – dazed – into the current. My angel’s voice brought me to my senses, and I scrambled ashore, shivering. My angel – or my wife’s – saved us on the Chehalis River. We were with two paddling instructors when our boat hit a tree branch and flipped. I can’t explain how my hand found hers under the dark water, and planted it safely on the gunnel of the other canoe. It was my wife’s angel. I bounced down river, under another sweeper, and over some rocks before crawling – with hypothermia looming – onto the bank.

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After a hot shower and pots of tea, my teeth stopped chattering. Thank you, devine friend, for both of us. More than once, my angel knew something was wrong with my car. For example, we’d planned to drive to Los Angeles to introduce our new son to my wife’s aunt, but just before leaving, everything quit on our Olds Cutlass – the starter, air conditioner, brakes. The car would have failed on a freeway, but it got us to L.A. without a hiccup. Thanks, angel. And thanks for last week. Janis was scheduled to take her mom on a little holiday in the U.S. I had her Nissan Quest serviced – oil changed, tire pressure. An angel knew it wasn’t enough. We found out just before the intersection of Harris Road and the Lougheed Hwy. on the way to pick up the Chinese food. Without warning, the van hesitated. My speed dropped to nothing. No power steering. Cars whizzed by, honking. I coasted into the left turn lane with just enough brakes to stop, put the flashers on. I phoned BCAA. “Busy traffic, heavy rain, dark. Need a tow ASAP.” I called the RCMP next. “Afraid someone will plow into me before the tow arrives,” I said. “Your flashing lights behind me would help.” “Don’t worry,” the cop said. “We’ll look after you.” While we waited, the woman who pulled behind me tapped on my window. “Are you having problems with your car?”

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“It’s not safe out there,” I said. “If you pull around me, be careful.” Then, my phone rang. “ ... 6734? Order ready. You come.” “ Sorry,” I said. “Can’t. Had an accident.” “You come,” he insisted. “Twenty minute already.” Divine friend, thank you for the RCMP officer who tucked behind us with his lights flashing. Thanks for knowing modern vehicles are over, computerized and a camshaft position sensor – all modern vehicles rely on them – can fail without warning. My mechanic says these tiny electronic gadgets have controlled fuel injection in all late model cars since the 1990s. Online testimonials explain what it’s like to suddenly lose power brakes and steering when they quit. Thank you, angel, for making it possible for my wife and her mom to avoid that on the I-5 at 100 km/h. Thanks, too, for the friendly Maple Ridge tow truck driver who dropped us off at our door. “I’m still hungry,” I said, 90 minutes after we were supposed to pick up the Chinese food. But Parker, my trusty old Buick, was there to help out. I called the restaurant. “It’s ... 6743,” I said. “Is my order still there?” “Order ready,” he said. “I keep warm.” “Okay,” I said. “Twenty minute.” Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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THE NEWS/letters online comments A slight advantage Charlie Adshead · Re: ‘Dead’ wrong on naloxone (Letters). If one life is saved, then it’s worth it. It’s all about the ‘Golden Hour’ and a lot of us live in areas that it takes upwards of 45 minutes for advanced life support to arrive. First responder and bystanders are what keep people going and if narcan give them a slight advantage it’s a good thing. • Blaine Pierlot · Re: ‘Dead’ wrong on naloxone (Letters). Ian, Thanks for your letter. I only hope that people will listen. I’ll add that many opioid ODs will begin breathing with vigorous stimulation, such as rubbing their breastbone. • David Martin · Re: ‘Dead’ wrong on naloxone (Letters). In 35 years as a paramedic, I have never seen 30 shots of narcan by paramedics or hospital staff. • Timm Eh · Re: ‘Dead’ wrong on naloxone (Letters). Thank you, Mr. Hames and Ms. Patch for saying what is on the minds of many paramedics in this province. The public must have this perception narcan is some wonder drug like the scene from cute little movie Princess Bride. Seasoned street paramedics also know not to full dose an OD if ABCs are all being managed well. Most of us know to step a patient up thru the use of narcan as most have experienced the now awake, angry, spitting, hitting, swearing Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone helping save the guy’s life. I really think this reporting needs to go back to her high school media class and learn a few things before sticking a story out there like this with so little research.

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Frustrated at hospital parking Editor, The News: Last month, my wife was rushed to Ridge Meadows Hospital, as she was terminally ill I came and went to the hospital many times per day. The first three times I paid my parking, which was ridiculously expensive, with my credit card. However, when I tried to pay the fourth time, a message on the meter said I could only use my credit card three times in one day. I tried to phone the parking authority only to get a recorded message saying the office is closed on weekends. What kind of lunacy is this? What possible difference can it make to the parking company how many time I pay with my credit card? The next day learned that I could buy a day pass for $35, which I did. However, I could find no instruction as to how to use it and as the parking space I was in when I bought the ticket was now occupied by another car. I felt frustrated. I later learned that with a

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The hospital offers a day parking pass for $35. day pass, you can park in any space and put the ticket on the dash. Is it too much to ask that the instructions be printed on the ticket?

Another foolishness is the emergency parking is only one hour. Who has ever gone to emergency for only one hour?

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Maple Ridge This Month FEBRUARY 2016 INFORMED: Heritage Week February 15 – 21, 2016 “Distinctive Destinations: Experience Historic Places” Maple Ridge Cemetery Walking Tour

The Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission and the Maple Ridge Museum & Community Archives have been very busy organizing a number of events for the upcoming Heritage Week in Maple Ridge. The very first event starts on Saturday, February 13.

Downtown Maple Ridge Heritage Walking Tour Saturday, February 13 at 11:00 am. Meet by the fountains at the entrance to Memorial Peace Park. Hosted by Maple Ridge Historical Society President Erica Williams who will lead a tour around the central core sections of Dewdney Trunk Road, 224 Street and Lougheed Highway. For information contact the Maple Ridge Museum & Community Archives 604-463-5311 or mrmuseum@gmail.com.

History Is: Choosing Criteria to Determine Heritage Merit Wednesday, February 17 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Blaney Room at Maple Ridge City Hall. This free event is hosted by the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission. Let’s consider what makes history in our community. Join the Commission for a discussion evening with Maurice

Guibord. Maurice has a background in translation and archaeology and has been responsible for museum collections, exhibitions and programs in Calgary, Vancouver and Burnaby. He is a founding councillor of Heritage Vancouver and the BC Historical Federation Second Vice President and Conference Chair. To register contact Lisa Zosiak at 604-467-7383 or via lzosiak@ mapleridge.ca.

2016 Maple Ridge Heritage Awards Thursday, February 18 from 7:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Heritage Church Hall, 22279 – 116 Avenue, Maple Ridge (West side of the Haney Bypass).

Sunday, February 21 at 11:00 am or 2:00 pm. Your host Maple Ridge Historical Society President Erica Williams will meet with participants at the entrance to the cemetery and will introduce you to the early families of Maple Ridge as well as the burial and marker practices of the years represented. For information contact the Maple Ridge Museum & Community Archives 604-463-5311 or mrmuseum@ gmail.com This is a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with our City’s history and to meet a group of dedicated volunteers and advocates who have been working to preserve the memories and assets of our community for future generations. Be part of history and sign up for these great events.

You are invited to join your host, the Community Heritage Commission in celebrating the contributions of citizens to the telling of the Maple Ridge story. To RSVP contact Lisa Zosiak at 604-467-7383 or via lzosiak@mapleridge.ca

ENGAGED: Strong Kids Team Launches Youth Survey On Monday, February 2, 2016 Phase Two of the Strong Kids Team work began with the launch of an online survey geared towards youth and young adults in our community. The online survey is available at fluidsurveys.com/s/mapleridgeyouth/ and is available in hard copy at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre and the Greg Moore Youth Centre. “The information for these surveys is guiding our work on Phase Three of the Strong Kids Team Community Forum, to be held on Monday, March 7, 2016, at The ACT Arts Centre on the Mainstage,” said Susan Carr, School Board Trustee and co-chair of the Strong Kids Team. “The first survey allowed us to see the most pressing issues for the people in the community who are entrusted with guiding our youth to adulthood. This second survey will allow us to determine if there’s alignment of the issues that are priorities for youth and their caregivers.” The top three issues identified in the ‘Parent, Teacher & Leader’ survey were; 1. Mental Health (anxiety, depression & stress) 2. Nicotine, Alcohol and other Drugs 3. Effects of Social Media and Screen Time The upcoming Community Forum will present speakers and information to initiate a robust conversation around the most up-to-date research and approaches to dealing with the issues

INFORMED: February 2016 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted. Monday, February 15 10:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, February 16 7:00 pm, Public Hearing - Council Chambers Monday, February 22 10:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room Tuesday, February 23 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Your Council on the home page. Workshop at a Glance Subscribe to the ‘Workshop at a Glance’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Notify Me’ and sign up today. Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the centre of the home page. In addition, Council meetings are now broadcast on the internet via live streaming using the same technology used for our live budget Q&A sessions. For more information about the live stream go to the ‘Council Meetings’ page at mapleridge.ca.

that have been identified as most pressing. Details of the Community Forum speakers and format will be announced in shortly.

ENGAGED: Water Shortage Response Plan

The Strong Kids Team is part of the broader Maple Ridge Resilience Initiative. The goal of this team is to ensure that children and youth in our community have the best environment to grow up and thrive in.

Last year the region experienced a summer dry spell that saw us move to stage three water restrictions. Is this the new ‘normal?’ Maple Ridge is part of the Metro Vancouver water system. The reality is that we all waste a lot of water every day, and while the rain is falling people don’t really feel a need to save water. It’s when the rain stops that people start to pay attention. Over the next year and a half, Metro Vancouver is reviewing and updating the Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP) to clarify and potentially adjust plan objectives, the restrictions, and the rationale for moving from one stage to another. As part of Metro Vancouver’s mandate to manage drinking water responsibly, the WSRP is one component among a complement of water management plans that ensure the provision of clean, safe drinking water and the conservation of this valuable resource. Consultation process Metro Vancouver and member municipalities received a lot of early feedback from the public and businesses during the summer of 2015 regarding the elevated restrictions. They are now seeking additional feedback to inform decision making on the WSRP review and update. Here’s a link to the consultation page that has links to background information and a place for you to share your feedback on the situation. The deadline for input is February 15, 2016 so please take the time to visit the link and share your opinions www.metrovancouver.org/ services/water/consultation/WSRP-review/Pages/default. aspx.

“This is an investment in the future,” said Mayor Nicole Read. “As we deal with the issues around us in the community today we need to invest time and resources to break the cycle that leads to homelessness. As a parent I’m looking forward to the upcoming Community Forum and engaging the community in this important issue.” The Youth Survey will be available until Saturday, February 27, 2016. For more information about the Youth Survey or the overall work of the Strong Kids Team please contact Susan Carr at Susan_Carr@sd42.ca or Tony Cotroneo at tcotroneo@mapleridge.ca or by calling 604-467-7392.

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icolas Schwuchow was only eight months old when he was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic condition that effects the muscles in a persons’ body. He is missing a gene, known as the survival motor neuron Gene 1, which produces protein to keep his muscles strong. The missing protein causes motor neurons, nerve cells in the spinal cord that send out nerve fibers to muscles, to shrink and die. It is a rare condition that occurs in approximately one out of every 6,000 live births. And one in 40 people are carriers of the disease without even knowing it. Signs started when Nicolas was five and a half months old. He wasn’t moving his legs, he wasn’t bearing his weight and he wasn’t sitting up. He was diagnosed as a

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Nicolas Schwuchow will be part of the telethon. Type 1, the most severe of the categories, although on the milder side. There is no cure for the disease. Nicolas, however, has exceeded everyone’s expectations. Crucial therapies and specialized contraptions have helped the threeyear-old thrive. Therapies that are paid for by Variety, the Children’s Charity. “He does water therapy once a week. He does therapy in a clinic once a week. The therapy is almost $5,700 a year and that’s a lot of money for us. It really eases the burden,” explained Nicolas’ mom, Petra Fellinger. “When you’re first in-

troduced to the diagnosis a lot of things come flying at you fast,” continued his father Rolf about the unexpected costs the family faces. They had to buy an accessible van, with a ramp paid for by Variety. They are also undergoing a home renovation which will include an elevator. Nicolas’ power wheelchair cost upwards of $30,000. A manual chair they are buying for him is almost $5,000. A standing frame that supports Nicolas in a standing position and helps his bone density and digestion cost them $7,000. “It’s hundreds of thousands of dollars. So, the $5,700 dollars, in the

grand scheme to people, might not sound like a lot, but to us it’s crucial,” Rolf said. This year the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon is celebrating its 50th anniversary with two live concerts at The Centre, 777 Homer Street, Vancouver. Saturday’s concert takes place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and the lineup includes headliners 54-40 along with Charlie, Aaron Pritchett, Five Alarm Funk, Vancouver TheatreSports League and the Sarah McLachlan School of Music. On Sunday, the concert takes place 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the lineup includes Jim Byrnes, Barney Bentall, Dustin Bentall, Shari Ulrich, Colleen Rennison and Chilliwack. Nicholas will be part of the Sunday show, 2-3 p.m., showing his water therapy.

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The high cost of housing is hurting efforts to get Syrian refugees into the final stage of adapting to a new life in Canada. The monthly housing allowance that refugees receive from the federal government is pegged to the shelter allowance that Canadians receive on income assistance. For a family of six, that works out to up to a maximum of $885 a month for accommodation, considerably less than the normal rent required to house a family of that size. The assistance is in place for only a year. Maple Ridge Coun. Gordy Robson said he’s receiving $785 a month for the family of two parents and four kids that’s sharing his house and another $1,570 a month for the five-bedroom house that’s occupied by the larger family, which includes two adult children. “We cover everything – Internet, television, gas, out of that money.” But normally, he could rent out the house for $2,100 a month, plus utilities. “Finding a house is the biggest hold up right now,” said his wife, Mary Robson. But even if you have the money, it’s not easy for anyone to find a place to live. “The rental market is pretty strapped. There is a housing crisis for rental,” she said. As a result, families are wait-

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Will Robson, whose family is providing housing for Syrian refugees, tours Webster’s Corners elementary with the new students on Wednesday. ing in hotels for houses that have the space to accommodate the large families. And until they find homes, they can’t begin a normal life. Families of three or more, under the federal government’s Resettlement Assistance Program, also get $649 a month for food and clothing, for a year, and a one-time startup allowance of $1,709. The food and clothing allowance remains at $649 a month, whether it’s a family of three or 10. Gordy Robson said the way for a group, organization or church to help would be to find a vacant house and set up a leasing arrangement. If the family likes the house, the sponsoring group would top up the monthly rent so the family could move in. With other costs, that could add up to a subsidy of

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First task: learn English As their language skills improve, they will move into a regular classroom, said Mehrassa. The time for that varies. If kids are outgoing and reach out, and don’t shy away from the new world in which they find themselves, they’ll make quick progress. Adults don’t always do that, he added. “Make lots of mistakes. You learn most by making mistakes speaking, than trying to be perfect.” Mehrassa knows a bit about the process. He immigrated from Iran to England, then from England to Canada, which meant giving up his English accent as soon as possible. With children able to learn the language more quickly than the older folks, they’ll quickly find themselves filling the job that millions of arrivals have taken on – translating for their parents. After being greeted with a welcome sign in Arabic, some of the Webster’s Corners students gave tours of the school to their new classmates, showing them the classrooms, washrooms, library and gym. With the kids in school – two are at Garibaldi secondary, while the rest are at Webster’s Corners – the parents can think about their own challenges. Husam Al Masalmeh, father of 11, wants to get back on the road, driving heavy trucks. He’s got 22 years of experience of doing that, driving throughout the Middle East, even getting experience driving in snow in the mountains in Lebanon. Al Masalmeh is from Daraa, Syria, and was able to get work in Turkey when his family left Syria five years ago. As little as two months ago, he was on long-haul trips stretching through Turkey, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Iraq and Syria. To drive in Canada, though, he needs his Class 1 licence, which requires taking a driver training course. But the cost to do that is $2,450.

Ahmed Yousef, with the Ridge Meadows Islamic Society, has started a Gofundme campaign to help raise the tuition. If half is raised that way, Yousef will pay the other half himself, he added. Yousef said he knows that Al Masalmeh wants to get back to work. “I drive myself, so I can see he’s longing to get back behind the wheel. “And, of course, once he gets behind the wheel and he’s making money and feeding his own children, that in itself, is priceless,” said Yousef, who’s from Egypt. But the first task is to learn English, which the adults will do at Riverside College, taking classes twice a week. “They’ve got to speak English first before they take the driving test,” Robson added.

Yousef said the only resettlement process of the total of 19 refugees is happening fairly easily thanks to the work of many. For instance, the Muslim Food Bank donated backpacks, while the Islamic Society of Ridge Meadows helped buy five laptops. The immigrant group SUCCESS, ISS of B.C., Skills Connect and the school board all helped. “It’s people supporting all of us in various ways and various capacities,” Yousef said. “And we’re here starting school and it’s amazing that these children are now enjoying as much of Maple Ridge as we do – the clean air, the mountains, the no bombs being dropped on their heads. It’s good to have that.” Anas Al Faoury, father of four, has cooking experience and is hoping to get into the restaurant business.

But first he must take a food safety course. Some restaurants have indicated they could offer work. He thanked the Canadian government for bringing them “to this safe shore,” and hopes other countries will follow Canada’s example. “The world does not see what’s happening in Syria,” he said through Yousef. Both fathers said Canada was one of the biggest supporters and sympathizers of refugees in the area. Asked if there was any way of resolving the endless civil war, and Al Faoury remained silent, while Al Masalmeh offered his thoughts through Yousef. “If the world was to put their efforts together and really help the children of Syria more than anyone else, there would definitely be a solution.”

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public to support TransLink after the No vote that was widely regarded as a repudiation of the transit agency, rather than a rejection of the mayors’ council plan to expand services across the region. Inspiring public confidence hasn’t been easy for the parade of previous CEOs, who have each faced re- Desmond lentless attacks from TransLink critics. Other significant challenges include completing the troubled Compass card project and fulfilling commitments to upgrade the SkyTrain system to make it more resilient to major shutdowns. The provincial government has so far resisted calls from Metro Vancouver mayors for further major governance changes at TransLink, arguing in part the new CEO will set a new constructive tone and put the organization on the right

track. This isn’t the first time TransLink has turned stateside for a new leader. Jarvis’s predecessor was Tom Prendergast, who returned to New York City after serving here from 200809, during which time the province rebuffed calls from the mayors to approve new funding sources for system expansion. Desmond’s tenure at in King County saw Metro Transit launch light rail and street car service, bus rapid transit lines and a payment smart card similar to Compass as transit ridership grew 44 per cent. Desmond’s salary will be $365,000 a year – less than Jarvis received and in the middle of the new CEO salary range approved by mayors last fall. He will also get a $1,500 per month housing allowance for the first year only.

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gly is such a subjective term, meaning that what’s considered beautiful in one person’s eyes can be absolutely abhorrent in another’s, depending on their tastes. Personally, I see no beauty in a 1973 AMC Gremlin (the ‘half ’ car) or garden gnomes, yet both of these unsightly icons have their dedicated enthusiasts. Then there’s the parsnip, which was a gift from an experienced but bemused gardener who wondered what went wrong, as he has never grown one quite so ghastly. Even I have to admit that it looks a little like the animated screaming Mandrakes of Harry Potter fame, and yet it tasted just fine in the lamb stew it eventually became a part of. Like any activity where variables such as soil, weather, temperature and pests come into play – we have to learn to expect mixed results. After eliminating the possibilities of pests, fresh manure added too close to seeding or the soil not being worked deep enough, we came to the conclusion that the extreme heat and the fact that the watering did not penetrate very deeply kept this parsnip growing close to the surface and produced multiple roots to take advantage of the shallow moisture level. So next year, the plan is to water less often, but for longer periods of time, so the moisture can penetrate deeper and hopefully promote the more conventional elongated single roots. I am glad to report that mishaps like these rarely deter most gardeners from growing their own food, and judging by this year’s early seed sales, more of you are giving it a try. It comes as no surprise given the price of imported fruits and vegetables, I mean, when a head of cauliflower starts costing $8, who doesn’t think they could grow their own for less. Truth be told, there are a lot of easy to grow vegetables that can be sown directly and are harvested in a matter of a few months, including green beans, beets, radishes, carrots, lettuce and spinach. And there’s no end to new vegetable introductions such as ‘Patio Star’ zucchini,

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It comes as no surprise given the price of imported fruits and vegetables, I mean, when a head of cauliflower starts costing $8, who doesn’t think they could grow their own for less. For those of you determined to try to grow your own, spring is the best season to start and since winter doesn’t seem to want to make an appearance, that means now. In a few short weeks, garden centres will be filling up with berry bushes, fruit trees, vegetable seeds (which are already here), onion sets and herbs. As with any learned skill, some of you will grow tomatoes with cracked skins (from inconsistent watering), carrots with fanged tips (adding manure too close to seeding) or deformed strawberries (pollination problem), but just remember that the ugly taste as good as those models of vegetable perfection. Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_acer@hotmail.com).

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B.C. Throne speech focuses on fuel, food Liberals stick with LNG promise By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Premier Christy Clark has doubled down on her election promise to pay off B.C.’s debt with revenues from liquefied natural gas exports, despite delays in proposed projects in the face of a global glut of oil and gas. “Success is not for quitters,” declared the government’s speech from the throne, delivered Tuesday by Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon to open the spring session of the B.C. legislature. “It is not a choice between keeping B.C.’s natural gas industry stable or deciding to grow it,” the speech said. “We must begin to export, or the 13,000 people who depend on this industry today will be out of work.” NDP leader John Horgan said B.C. Liberal losses in

two Lower Mainland byelections last week show the public isn’t buying Clark’s promises of prosperity. “The premier said three years ago she was going to create 100,000 jobs with an LNG industry,” Horgan said. “Today she said she hopes to save 13,000 jobs if an LNG plant takes place.” One new initiative in the speech is a renewed focus on food production, including an expanded “buy local, grow local” effort involving local governments and community organizations. Farmers are to be offered a tax credit for donating food to non-profits, and an agrifoods conference is to be held in Kelowna in November. Touting B.C.’s economic performance, the speech includes unusual criticism of Alberta, saying it “lost its focus. “They expected their resource boom never to end, failed to diversify their economy and lost control of government spending.”

The speech restates the government’s intention to implement recommendations from former deputy minister Bob Plecas to hire more child protection social workers and modernize the Ministry of Children and Family Development. “That work must begin with ending the culture of blame that exists for those public servants with the most difficult role,” the speech says. With an election scheduled for 2017 and the last full budget before it to be presented Feb. 16, the speech repeats the phrase “stand up for B.C.” that could emerge as a re-election slogan. It also refers to “getting to yes,” a phrase Clark has used frequently in relation to LNG and other resource developments. As it did before the 2013 election, the government has resumed jobs-themed TV ads focused on skills training and technology incentives.

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Metro Vancouver mayors are hopeful the federal government will contribute more than the usual one third for public transit and other municipal infrastructure projects when new infrastructure grants roll out. Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner was among the mayors who met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other cabinet ministers in a series of sessions last week. “I’m optimistic that the formula could look different,” Hepner said. “The hope would be that it would certainly go beyond one third and perhaps go as high as one half.” The new Liberal government intends to dole out $60 billion over 10 years split between public transit, green and affordable housing initiatives. A more generous federal share for transit could reduce the amount of money that would have to be raised locally and make it easier for mayors to find an acceptable funding solution for TransLink after last summer’s failed referendum on a regional sales tax. Hepner said there was a strong spirit of collaboration between mayors and federal ministers, including Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi, who singled out Surrey’s light rail project as one Ottawa supports. “They know they can’t achieve their climate goals without the aggressive work of

cities and much of that is around mass transit,” Hepner said. “There was a real sense we’re partners at the table.” Metro mayors are also warily watching the provincial government lobby Ottawa for its priorities, including federal funding for new ferries and for the planned Massey Bridge. It’s unclear whether success in getting federal funds for those might come at a cost of money available for public transit and Metro Vancouver’s top priority – the Lions Gate sewage treatment plant upgrade. “I’m hoping they’re not at loggerheads,” Hepner said of municipal and provincial requests. “I’m optimistic that this government sees there’s a need for both.” Metro Vancouver board chair and Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said he would prefer to see the province and municipal leaders jointly negotiate with Ottawa, rather than in separate camps. “We should all be at that table together so we can look at it in a comprehensive manner.” Moore said a revised funding formula could be more reflective of the fact just 10 cents of each tax dollar collected goes to local governments, compared to 50 cents for the federal government and 40 for the province. Moore said the $750-million Lions Gate wastewater plant is ready to go to a request for proposals and counts as “shovel ready” with a potential construction start of late this year or early 2017.

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Ramblers, brothers in arms B.C. champ Cam Hicks mentors his little brother Ryan

Grapplers win gold Maple Ridge Ramblers wrestlers Mataya Haintz, Devin McCrae and Nate Van Alestyn all wrestled for gold last weekend at the Port Alberni Invite. Marquesis Haintz, Dominic Mroz and Lucas Kolobara had to settle for silver, while Olivia McDonnell, Marko Kolobara and Aslan Ouimet rounded out the medal haul with thirdplace performances. Overall the team placed ninth out of 71 teams.

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he Hicks brothers have this one year to wrestle together as high school teammates chasing provincial championships. Cam, in Grade 12, is the best male grappler ever to wrestle for the Maple Ridge Ramblers. Ryan, in Grade 8, is grabbing the torch. Both will be out to qualify for the provincial championships as the Ramblers host the Upper Fraser Valley Championships at the MRSS gymnasium on Saturday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cam was a provincial champion in Grade 8, winning the 38-kg weight class by beating a Grade 10 opponent in the championship match. In Grade 9, he had a great year, finishing second in B.C. at 41 kg, then moving on to the nationals in Saskatoon and winning a bronze medal. That year he also competed at the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, Que. and won silver. In his Grade 10 year, he won the provincials at 45 kg, and then last year he took third at the provincials. Last year, he had an injured shoulder going into the tournament, and he had cut weight to make his class. “I didn’t present the best I could have,” he said. But by medalling in his first four years at the provincial level, including two gold medals, Cam’s accomplishments are unsurpassed,

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Brothers Ryan (left) and Cam Hicks are Ramblers wrestling teammates, Hicks as one of the program’s best ever, and Ryan just starting. according to his coach. “He’s the best male wrestler to ever come through here,” said Bill McCrae. “He should medal five times. And he’s our leader.” So the coach is expecting big things from little brother. “It’s in his genes – he will be good.” Ryan is off to a great start in his career. His biggest win so far was the B.C. Age Class tournament in Richmond last month, where he took gold in the 48-kg class. The typical Cam Hicks win is 10-0 by technical superiority. He doesn’t have any signature moves, he says. “You have to adapt to your opponent, and adjust to what’s in front of you,” he said.

Ryan is gritty and determined. “I try to outwork my opponents,” he said. “I try to be mean.” From McCrae’s perspective, comparing the two as Grade 8s, Ryan is a polished wrestler for his age, thanks in large part to his big brother’s tutelage, while Cam started off as a brawler. Last weekend, Cam was at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, and he is planning trips to the University of Calgary and University of Winnipeg. There are no fullride athletic scholarships for wrestlers in Canada, but he is being offered five years tuition, and plans to study criminology. He has become the scholar-athlete he wanted

to be. The goal of attending university as a wrestler has been accomplished. What’s left is a big sendoff to his high school career – a gold medal at the nationals in Calgary in April. “And I’d like to wrestle well and win at university,” he said. “And then come back and help here.” Ryan has been loving his first year of high school wrestling. He has played soccer and other sports, but says “I’ve never been so close to my teammates.” Cam said that’s typical for wrestlers. “It’s such a grind – it helps bring everyone together, because it is so tough.” For Ryan, the goal is to finish in the medals at the provincials.

“Of course, I’m shooting for gold, but anywhere in the top three and I would be happy. In his Grade 9 year, he would like to quality for the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. His big brother wants that for Ryan too. “That’s a really good experience – it’s like a mini Olympics.” Cam has been the team captain for Ramblers wrestling, and as he graduates the team is in good shape. He sees big things for Ryan. “It’s been awesome having your brother as a training partner, and I’m so lucky to have a training partner with his skills and accomplishments,” said Ryan. “I wouldn’t be half the wrestler I am today without him.”

Catch the excitement as 151 Athletes and 40 Coaches from the Fraser Valley (Zone 3) compete against the best in the province.

Alexa Ford was awarded Most Valuable Player at the British Columbia Lacrosse Association U-12 Women’s Field Lacrosse Invitational Tournament, considered the de facto provincial championships, which were held Feb. 6-8, Gates Park in Port Coquitlam Ford’s Ridge Meadows Burrards won the silver at the tournament. Her teammate Sydney Pain was one of seven players chosen for a Warrior Sports Canada Fair Play Award at the event.

Badminton triple crowns The 46 members of the MRSS badminton team competed in the Port Alberni Jr. Invitational last weekend, and two students won triple crowns – Pei Tzu Wang and John An. Andrew Woo also won first place in U16 boys singles, and in doubles with Jason Choi.

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Playoff hockey Lukas Hyson (left) of the Ridge Meadows C6 team and Easton MacLeod of Ridge Meadows C3 fight for the puck during an atom playoff game at Pitt Meadows Arena on Sunday. The C6 team won 4-3, with Jamie Thompson scoring the winner.

Two of the top coaches from the Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse Association have been given provincial teams. The B.C. Lacrosse Association announced five head coaches for 2016 Team B.C. box lacrosse programs. The pee wee team will be coached by Curt Malawsky of Maple Ridge, and the bantam squad by Chris Gill, who lives in Pitt Meadows. Both men are members of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Gill is the coach of the Burrards WLA team, and with the NLL Colorado Mammoth. Malawsky has won three Minto Cups as a junior coach, and coaches the NLL Calgary Roughnecks. The 2016 national tournaments will be held this summer.

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BROUGHTON Terrence (Terry) Fredrick George Terry was born on 11 May 1944 in Vancouver BC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 6 February 2016 at McKenney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge. Terry leaves behind his heartbroken wife of 37 years, Deborah, 2 sons Christopher (Stephanie) and Russell. Also two beautiful grand daughters, Mya Lily and Everleigh Rose, and brother Leon. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Donations in Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory can be made to the McKenney Creek Hospice Society. A private family gathering will follow.

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FARM WORKERS

required in Pitt Meadows. Duties will include general farm labour, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, picking, and all other farm duties. Work will be physically demanding; handling some heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.

The Sprott Shaw College Plumbing Foundations Program prepares students for entry level employment in the plumbing trade.

Wages: $10.59/hr. 40-60 hrs./wk.

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

Seasonal Falconers

Falcon Pest Control Inc., of Unit 919, 260 - 22529 Loughheed Highway, Maple Ridge BC. V2X 0T5 requires 10 F/T Falconers with 2+ years experience, no education required, Seasonal, 90 days work to fly falcon in farms. Lower Mainland / Okanagan, $3500/month, 30 hours per week, $26.99 per hour.

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email resumes to: falconpestcontrolcanada @yahoo.ca

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Inside Sales Consultant

FARM WORKERS

The Langley Times has an opportunity for an Inside Sales Consultant. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to create strong marketing programs and nurture existing clients for our print and online publications. You will be innovative and have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy working independently. Special features will be an important part of your job description along with developing and prospecting new business. Your career is built on relationships with customers and you understand the importance on consulting with clients about their objectives and developing marketing solutions that help them achieve their goals. Our environment is fast-paced and you can adapt quickly to change and work in a deadline driven environment. You may have a marketing degree or experience but your personality and enthusiasm will sell your application. Knowledge and familiarity with Mac based office programs is required. We offer a competitive salary plus commission and the opportunity to grow your career with Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. If you are up to the challenge, please send your resume by February 15th to: Jean Hincks Publisher, Langley Times publisher@langleytimes.com

2 Farm Labourers required by HOPCOTT FARMS. 5 or 6 days per week, 40 to 50 hours per week, $10.59 per hour. For horticultural work such as pruning & hand harvesting berry crops. Start date April 25, 2016.

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Seasonal Farm Workers required in Pitt Meadows. Duties will include general farm labour, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, picking, and all other farm duties. Work will be physically demanding; handling some heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.

Wages: $10.59/hr. 40-60 hrs./wk.

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GOLF SHOP STAFF Required for

Mission Golf & Country Club

Part Time to Full Time. Golf knowledge an asset but not required. Must be 19+ years Must be avail. to work weekends and afternoons. Good computer skills required. Golf playing privileges included.

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Haida Forest Products Ltd. is accepting applicants for a Machine Tailer/Labourer. All interested applications must be physically fit, as this position involves piling & stripping lumber on a continuous basis. Lumber grading would be an asset. Haida Forest Products is an established Western Red Cedar remanufacturing plant located in S.Burnaby.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, is highly motivated and has the ability to multi-task in a fast paced deadline oriented environment. Strong communication and organizational skills are a must. Proficiency in the Mac operating platform, Word and Excel are required.

This position is 2:30pm11:00pm and pays $27.45/hour. Please apply by email: rsandve@haidaforest.com or fax to 604-437-7222

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Competitive base salary, commission and benefits. A car and valid driver’s licence is required.

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PSYCHIC VISIONS

The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News is a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately owned independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation.

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A MATH TUTOR Available; Math 8-12; Math 10, 12 Provincial’s. Certified teacher, extensive experience Ph: Don Camozzi 604-464-2717

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SALES

This career opportunity is for a results-driven individual who is a strong communicator, well organized, self-motivated, determined and is looking to enhance their skill set in a vibrant and growing group of communities. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to an existing client base, prospect and cold call new business, achieve sales targets, you are experienced in creative marketing planning and in digital.

Production Worker

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The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News, one of Canada’s leading and award winning community newspapers has an opening for an experienced Advertising Consultant.

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GM EAST INDIAN Restaurant is now hiring Dishwasher & Kitchen Helpers, full-time and part-time. Drop in with resume to: 20726 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC between 2-5pm. No phone calls please.

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KITCHEN HELPERS

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IN-HOME Caregiver required for June 27, 2016 (Twin girls - 6 yrs old, one with autism). Full-time perm. $10.75/hr. Pitt Meadows (Bonson Landing). email: gspottie@telus.net for more info.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Lisa Prophet, Advertising Manager The News 22611 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge V2X 3K1 Email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com

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CLEANING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

HOUSECLEANER accepting new clients. $20/hr, min 3/hrs. 5 Yrs exp. Refs upon request. 604-674-7111

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RENTALS

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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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

PLUMBING

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#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. 38 yrs. Lic’d/Ins. BBB. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs.

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HOME REPAIRS

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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.

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604.465.7713 TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

604-464-3550

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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.

741

2002 ACURA RSX SUPER CLEAN! $4999. Call: 604-561-0053.

OFFICE/RETAIL

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

ROOMS FOR RENT

845

The Scrapper

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Rooms from $470/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

Haney Motor Hotel

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

Call 604-467-3944 1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $42,900 w/$575pad Financing avail. 604-830-1960

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2003 FORD 250 XL Super Duty. 4 X 4 With canopy. 346,000 kms.

MISC SERVICES

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

$3,850. obo.

Call Kevin: 604-851-4509

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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SUNDECKS

$59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

RENTALS

604-575-5555...Call Us Now!

706 320

Onsite Manager

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

604.465.2944

Job Hunting?

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

PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite - $775 2 bdrm corner suite - $925

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

317

14179 Reichenback Rd

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

746

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

Delivered or Picked up

Queen Anne Apts.

ANYTHING OF VALUE

Den’s GarDENing Services

STEER MANURE

STORAGE

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

REAL ESTATE

delgreenlandscapes@gmail.com

749

Great Location

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

Ofﬁce 778-668-5110 Direct 604-446-3903 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

$880/mo & $980/mo

Pitt Meadows Marina

Your Garden in our hands will look like paradise

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

M.Ridge 1-2 rms avail in house.Pref prof/student, street prk, w/d. N/S. March 1st. $565. 604-506-5416

1 & 2 Bdrms available

and Hydro

Wanted: ROYAL ALBERT CHINA, all patterns, Old Country Roses etc. Call: (604)308-7267

Michael Mihail 15 Years Horticultural Experience

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

281

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Del green Landscaping

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

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

LANDSCAPING

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Near Shopping & Amenities.

~ Since 1987 ~

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

CONCRETE & PLACING

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

#1 Cash Buyer

Single Items to Entire Households 242

RENTALS

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

FURNITURE

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate, Granite, Marble, Tile, Tumbled Stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic. Sales & Service

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

www.paintspecial.com

EAGLE TILE

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

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Interior & Exterior. Additions, Repairs & Strata Improvements. Also fences, decks, sheds, garages & wood planters. 604-690-3327

7 Days / Week

House Cleaning Team

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

VECTOR RENO’S

Prompt Delivery Available

HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great refs. Supplies incl. 1-604-302-9291

Details : mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

APARTMENT/CONDO

Polo Club Apartments

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

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows 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

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

604.465.7221

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 MIRACLE MOVING 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

Search our job category for a huge

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selection of opportunities in the city.

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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

$25 Off with this Ad

Jerry, 604-500-2163

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

area’s premier employers looking for that

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

It could be you!

TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

You will find listings from some of the ideal candidate.

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

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

TIMOTHY hay. $15.00 per bale. 60 lb. bales. Pitt Meadows. 604 505 4087

477

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.

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 .CAN PRO Paint and Drywall. 3 Rooms $250. 604-7717052

OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window Contact Jim at 604-476-2720

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MATTRESS CLEARANCE Sat to Wed,

Feb 13 to 17

% OFF

Thursday,

Feb 18

% OFF

Friday,

Feb 19

% OFF

SALE ALL IN-STOCK AND FLOOR MODELS

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! IN-STOCK ONLY! MAKING ROOM FOR 2016 MODELS!

Sat & Sun,

Feb 20 & 21

% OFF

HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION!

You snooze, you lose! Proud to serve the community for the past 92 years

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22390 - Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge

604-463-4168