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Two school board trustees expressed displeasure over committee appointments prompting sparks to fly on Wednesday. Trustees Dave Rempel and Kathie Ward were not reappointed to the board of the Ridge Meadows Education Foundation. Ward said she was “saddened” when she received a phone call removing her as the trustee appointee on the foundation’s board while Trustee Dave Rempel said he didn’t feel the subject was discussed properly in a meeting. He asked whether email correspondence was now considered a meeting, reading the board’s bylaw that said appointments should be discussed in a meeting. Trustee Stepan Vdovine said he was “surprised” that the committee appointments would come up at this point, since the request for positions had been put out 34 days ago. He added that Rempel’s concerns were “political grandstanding.” Trustee Eleanor Palis put forward a motion to have the topic discussed at a future meeting, but this was rejected by the board. According to the board of education’s bylaw, the board chair is responsible for appointing trustees to committees.
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Proud of their hard work (from left) Kristopher Reimer, Sunjae Yoon, Zach Ashley and Zach McKay built two snowmen in the grounds of Eric Langton Elementary on Wednesday, Jan. 12 during lunch break.
Snowfall fuels fun, not issues by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com
Maple Ridge firefighters dealt with four calls of downed power lines due to snow-laden branches on Wednesday morning, one instance which left Whonnock Elementary School in the dark, forcing it to close for the rest of the day. Everything was back to normal and up and running again on Thursday. According to the BC Hydro website, about 1,300 people, west of Hayward Street and east of 240 Street, were affected by power outages due to downed power lines on Wednesday, with power being restored by about 12:30 p.m. It appears drivers were taking it easy on the roads as there were no serious accidents or crashes reported to local police and fire departments. Residents need to be aware that after a snowfall melts quickly, such as in Wednesday’s case, all drains should be cleared and that is what city workers were doing all over the region on Wednesday morning, said fire chief Dane Spence. All other public schools were open and many took advantage of the snow by letting the children play outside during their breaks. For instance, students at Eric Langton Elementary took part in a snowman building competition and were so excited they barely noticed when the bell rang at the end of lunch.
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With a muncipal election only 10 months off, locals are starting to discuss running. by Maria Rantanen mrantanen@mrtimes.com
There are 10 months until Maple Ridge citizens can file a nomination papers to run for municipal council, but some potential candidates have already declared their intention to run. John McKenzie and Grover Telford have decided to take the plunge and run for Maple Ridge council, joining Claus Andrup. McKenzie, who lives in Haney and has been involved in community initiatives to revitalize the area, has been involved with the NDP party for many years.
He said he doesn’t like the current provincial government’s focus on megaprojects while child poverty rates are the highest in the country. But he still believes Maple Ridge needs to develop its commercial base and he supports development of the Albion flats. McKenzie has been driving by the unused land for 20 years, and it’s time to “turn it into something that is useful for the community,” he said. McKenzie said he regularly attends council meetings, and there are a lot of issues that are pending that need to be moved forward. “We can’t be seen as a municipality that can’t get anything done,” he said. Progress, but not radical change is what Telford would like to see
in the community. concerns for the homeless in Telford said he would like to Maple Ridge and for many isosee more decisiveness and dirlated seniors in the community. ection from council to staff for Claus Andrup, who has lived commercial developin Maple Ridge since ment, but he’d like to 1994, has also made see the commercial the decision to run development done for Maple Ridge counin a way that Maple cil, saying “it’s time Ridge can be proud I stepped up to the of, for example, mixed plate.” retail and recreational Graham Mowatt ran development of the for council in 2008, and Albion flats. he said he is considerHe’d like council to ing running again but give the message that won’t make a decision Grover Telford Maple Ridge is “open for another month. Council hopeful for business.” Linda King said at More commercial this point she doesn’t development would mean more think she will run for council in jobs for the community and more November. money staying in the community, Nomination forms can be filed Telford said. starting Oct. 4 for the Nov. 19 But Telford said he also has civic election.
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Education
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A new agreement ‘solidifies the What’s OnLine great relationship’ between the local First Nations and school Pretrial continues district, says chief Jay Bailey.
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Pitt Meadows resident and event planner Jesse Sidhu said he is impatient to implement ideas he has about helping local businesses become stronger, in his new role as head of the local chamber of commerce. He said one of his key mandates is to make sure the chamber is represented in all major facets of the community, as the “voice of business.” “My goal is to definitely have a representative at all key associations,” Sidhu said. • More online : www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”
BC Conservatives The B.C. Conservative Party started a local constituency association in December in an aim to renew the party that has been around since the early 1900s. The Maple Meadows Constituency Association plans to have a candidate in the next provincial election, said Wendy Cook, president of the newly formed association. “We’re starting basically at the bottom – at the grassroots,” Cook said. •More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”
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Katzie First Nation has partnered with the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district, as the two groups aim to provide Aboriginal students every opportunity for a quality education. Representatives from the local school district and the Katzie First Nation signed a Local Education Agreement Tuesday that formalizes their intent to work together. “It’s a recommitment to work together toward success for Aboriginal students, specifically Katzie Aboriginal youth,” Doug Hoey, principal of Aboriginal education for SD42 told The TIMES. “It covers certain components of our responsibility to help the students and the Katzies’ responsibility to help the students.” Chief Jay Bailey and council members Robin Green and Lesley Bailey of the Katzie First Nation, and School Board Chair Ken Clarkson, superintendent Jan Unwin and secretary-treasurer Wayne Jefferson of SD42 signed the document in a short, informal ceremony at the Katzie band office. “The local education agreement, in my mind, just solidifies the great relationship that we do have with all levels of the school
Tsa-Loux-Thut (Dean Sam) sang and drummed a welcome song prior to the signing of an aboriginal education agreement Tuesday at Katzie First Nation.
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district,” Bailey said. “It’s ensuring allows both sides to formalize the that our kids get the best possible continued commitment to provide education that they can receive. the Katzie First Nation students The little boy who goes to the best possible opporone of our local schools, tunities to grow, learn, we really need him to and be successful. get that education to give “Every single person in him the foundation to be this room has a role to a good leader when he’s play in that,” said Unwin, my age.” who thanked Bailey in MORE Unwin said you could for showing PHOTOS particular tell when you walked into “real leadership on makONLINE the room inside the band ing this happen.” office that there is a good “We’ve had lots of conrelationship between the local disversations and I know we’ll have trict and Katzie First Nation. many for the years to come,” she She believes the document said. WWW.MRTIMES.COM
A pretrial conference about claims against the former Greybrook Academy will continue in February, after the presiding judge split up the files this week. Thirteen claims against the society, which ran a school in Pitt Meadows, were filed in small claims court last year. • More online : www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”
On March 3, 2010, representatives from the school district, the Ministry of Education and local Aboriginal communities signed the Third Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement. SD42 is the first school district in British Columbia to sign its third agreement, which aims to improve Aboriginal students’ academic success and sense of belonging. The Local Education Agreement also builds on last year’s agreement to “support increased awareness and respect for the heritage of First Nation people” in public schools, according to Hoey.
Crime
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A 28-year-old man has been charged with armed robbery after a bank heist on Tuesday. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com
An attempted bank robbery was foiled Tuesday, thanks in part to an attentive teller. At approximately 10:50 a.m., a man walked into the TD Canada Trust Bank in the 20300 block of Dewdney Trunk Road, demanding money. According to police, he indicated he
had a weapon but didn’t produce one. But he was given an undisclosed amount of loot before leaving. It’s the actions of an employee, who kept watch on the suspect, that is credited with helping catch him. The staff member saw the bandit leave in a blue Nissan Pathfinder and noted the licence plate number. When police arrived, they were able to track him to a nearby residence, where he was arrested without incident. “This clearly shows how the police and community can work together to solve crime,” said RCMP Insp. Derren Lench.
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A small group of Maple Ridge high school students wrote apology letters to the victim of an alleged rape after making inappropriate comments online. The students went through a school-based restorative justice program before apologizing to their classmate last fall. “These kids actually did think about what they said and realized it wasn’t fair and wasn’t appropriate and apologized,” said School District 42 communications manager Seamus Nesling. The 16-year-old target of the comments was allegedly sexually assaulted at a Pitt Meadows rave on Sept. 10 and 11. The incident was captured on camera and photographs and comments circulated on social-media sites such as Facebook. “At that time there was a fair bit of back and forth with people not really thinking about what they were saying on either side
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Ridge Meadows RCMP continue to investigate the alleged rape of a 16year-old girl outside a rave party on Harris Road in September. Three men, including one young offender, are facing various charges. of the issue,” Nesling said. In a statement provided by police last week, the teen’s family said bullying forced her to drop out of school. Nesling confirmed that the victim is taking most of her classes online and in other ways, but is still attending school for one class. “The important thing for the school is this girl is still part of the school community,” Nesling said. “When she does come into the school she is definitely welcomed and respected as part of the school community and wants to be there.” Charges have been laid against three people in
connection with the alleged assault and spread of photos. A 16-year-old boy was charged shortly after the incident with producing and distributing child pornography. He cannot be named due to his age. Colton Ashton McMorris, 18 of Maple Ridge, was charged last week with sexual assault. His lawyer appeared in court Tuesday, and will be back again Jan. 20 to fix a date for trial. Dennis John Allen Warrington, 19 of Langley, was also charged last week with producing and distributing child pornography. He was in court Wednesday and back Feb. 3 to fix a date for trial.
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A development proposal in Albion caused some of Maple Ridge council to question whether parts of the Official Community Plan are still relevant to the community. The proposal to build more densely on 112 Avenue in the Albion area was deferred to a later meeting by Maple Ridge council. This came, despite a staff recommendation that it not be forwarded since it didn’t fit the Official Community Plan. Councillor Cheryl Ashlie put forward a motion to defer the application to see if it could be revamped to fit the spirit of the OCP and meet a need for more affordable housing. Her concern is whether Maple Ridge’s “OCP (is) meeting the intent
of what our citizens want.” “I don’t want our community to be A report to council stated that the a community (that is) out of reach of application was “considerably in our kids,” Ashlie said. excess of the density identified” in “I just want us to be an affordthe OCP, and didn’t comply with the able community,” she said, but she Albion area plan or the OCP. The added, she doesn’t want it to be at proposal was to allow zonthe cost of the intent of the ing for 288 homes while OCP. the OCP would only allow Mayor Ernie Daykin, for 218. however, pointed out that Ashlie questioned wheththe OCP was reconfirmed er the District is missing in 2006 with an increase something that people are in density in Albion, and looking for. while he thinks a discusThe developments sion about density is going up are producing appropriate, he doesn’t houses costing more than want a “wholesale change $500,000 and Ashlie said in direction” at this juncCheryl Ashlie she’s not sure those are the ture. Maple Ridge councillor people who want to come Allowing this developto Maple Ridge. ment as proposed could be “preShe said she wants development cendent-setting,” Daykin said, and that the children of community mem- council has to be careful they don’t bers can afford to live in, and that do that. • More online at www.mrtimes.com, the $500,000 houses are out of range click on “News” for many people.
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Zellers is being bought by Target, a move Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said is “good news for the community.” Zellers, a division of the Hudson Bay Company, is the largest retail store in Maple Ridge and the
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Family could lose farm The Geertsma family has lived along the dikes since the early 1970s. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com
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Former Maple Ridge resident Victoria Turley appeared in court on Jan. 10.
A spirited debate arose at Tuesday night’s council in committee meeting in Pitt Meadows, when the subject of a requested subdivision was discussed. Owners of a Neaves Road property are seeking approval for a subdivision in the form of a home site severance, or they could lose their family farm. The application has already been reviewed by the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC), and even though the application does not meet the required minimum lot sizes for agricultural land in the zoning bylaw, they, along with many council members, felt the application met
the “spirit” of the application. “In this instance there isn’t a right or wrong answer,” said Kim Grout, director of operations and development services. The council debated between two options; one involved keeping the barns on the property intact, even though they are vacant. The other entailed removing the dairy barns and silo and reclaiming the land for agricultural production. “I’m a little torn on this one,” said Mayor Don MacLean. “While I appreciate what the land commission’s [the Agricultural Land Commission] feelings are towards home site severance, to tear down two or three barns really doesn’t make sense to me.” However, council decided to support the request for a subdivision based on removing the dairy barns and silo and have forwarded their comments to the ALC who will review the situation further.
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A 41-year-old former local resident will begin her trial on Feb. 14 at 9:30 a.m. at Port Coquitlam Provincial Court for the charge of failing to provide the necessities of life to 16-year-old Shannon Raymond in July 2008. Victoria Turley was charged in October 2009 after police spent a year gathering evidence in the case. “Investigators were informed Shannon had been attending a social function at a private residence in Maple Ridge. Police are alleging at this time that the accused failed to provide the necessaries of life and Crown counsel has approved a charge,” said Ridge Meadows RCMP Supt. Dave Walsh at a press conference in Oct. 2009. “Shannon was in the care of the accused and was in medical distress. This issue was not addressed,” he said. Police said Turley’s charge is under a rarely used section of the criminal code.
After threatening a taxi driver with a syringe, a female suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of money on Monday Jan. 11 just after 12 p.m. The holdup took place at Edge Street and Brown Avenue, and the suspect ran towards 227 Street on Brown after vacating the cab. The driver had picked her up
shortly before the incident. She is described as a white woman, between 30 to 40 years old, approximately 5 ft 2 in tall, with a thin build. She was wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, and large dark sunglasses.
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In addition, other municipalities have a larger business base which spreads out the tax burden, he said. “Burnaby is in a very enviable situation,” Hogarth said, referring to the city’s Maria Rantanen retail areas and industrial parks. mrantanen@mrtimes.com Paul Gill, director of finances with the District of Maple Ridge, said the municiProperty values rose in Maple Ridge pality’s ratio of residential to business is and Pitt Meadows in 2010 resulting in typical in North America and there are increases in assessed values, but these increases varied depending on where they few communities where the mix is different. were located. “That doesn’t mean the situation is Home property values have increased good,” Gill said. “Without a doubt we on average by about 5.5 per cent in need more commercial.” Maple Ridge from last year, and in Pitt The total growth in the residential class Meadows, by about 6.44 per cent, according to BC Assessment figures released last was two per cent, but some neighbourhoods grew much more week. rapidly. The Silver Valley/ Property taxes are calculated Fern Crescent neighbourbased on an assessment made by hood grew by 29 per cent, BC Assessment. Kanaka Creek by 12 per cent The variations in assessment and Whonnock by seven per increases have a large spread from cent. neighbourhood to neighbourhood. Last year, the District The average property in lower budgeted for a 2.35 increase Hammond will not have much in new construction; this, change to its municipal property however, fell short and was tax, but some properties in Silver only 1.75 per cent, which Valley will have a 12 per cent Al Hogarth resulted in a $300,000 budget increase in taxes this year. Maple Ridge councillor shortfall. Maple Ridge’s properties are Single-family homes in largely residential – 91 per cent is classed Pitt Meadows on average increased to as residential while only four per cent is $488,000 in 2011 from $449,000 in 2010. classed as business. While property taxes can’t be appealed, But the problem with the assessments property owners have until Jan. 31 is that they are based on the time period to appeal their assessment with BC between July 2010 and July 2009, said Assessment. Councillor Al Hogarth, a realtor. BC Assessment reported that the value There was a lot of real estate activity of most homes in the Fraser Valley will between July and December 2009, but have a “modest” increase of between five since then activity has dropped off, he and 10 per cent. said.
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City of Pitt Meadows Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 2478, 2010 The purpose of this amendment is to rezone the property legally described as: Lot 5, District Lot 262 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 80232 From Two Family Residential (RD-2) Zone to Compact One Family Residential (RC-1) Zone (shown shaded) in order to facilitate a three lot subdivision. The relative location of the land to be affected by the proposed bylaw is indicated on the sketch plan below: The Bylaw and associated staff report may be viewed at the City Hall between January 7th, 2011 and January 18th, 2011 and from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained herein or by making a written submission (or email) by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 18th, 2011 to the attention of the Director of Corporate Services. All submissions will become part of the public record. Laurie Darcus, Director of Corporate Services 604-465-2433 ldarcus@pittmeadows.bc.ca
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Without a doubt, the distinction for tion. Someone cheekily dubbed the being the biggest loser in 2010 goes to requested service “Fox News North” the national media. and lo and behold, our very soverUnderstandably struggling to fend eignty was in peril. off and compete with emerging inforThis particular application hardly mation technology and social netwarranted more attention than every John working, the country’s major media other request from the last 10 years combined. was dismal and frequently irrelevant Martin But the biggest failing of the counthese last 12 months. Stiff Sentence try’s big media was its round-theWith the rarest of exceptions, media clock, never-ending obsession with was consumed with trivial items that the next federal election. failed to resonate in any way whatso“Will there be an election?” “There’ll be an ever 50 kilometers outside of Ottawa. election in spring – guaranteed.” “Election this Proroguing parliament is a routine activity that fall – count on it.” every prime minister regularly engages in. Most of the country’s MPs get out of Ottawa on Never has this been a story worth mentioning, a regular basis and this keeps them in touch with even when Jean Chretien did so only to avoid real Canadians. having to answer embarrassing questions followFor journalists on the national beat – it’s ing the release of the auditor-general’s report into another matter. It’s as though they actually the sponsorship scandal. believe all Canadians can think of is the next fedBut when Stephen Harper pulled the plug, the eral election – as if we haven’t had enough in the reaction from the nation’s media was that doing last several years. so was a constitutional abomination and the end At least there’s some self-serving rationale to of democracy. the federal election epic story. It’s never easier It was the same thing with eliminating the long being a journalist than during a campaign. form census. All in all, a rather mundane reform Every day there’s a controversy, a gaffe, an that perhaps warranted some discussion and outrage, a policy to scrutinize, and perhaps a informed debate. candidate stepping down. Columns literally write But again, the media response was to treat themselves once the writ has been dropped. Sure this minor matter akin to the country separating. elections are expensive, but don’t kid yourself; Yes, some bureaucrats and academics have been media is ecstatic with minority governments deprived of one particular data source. That’s being in election-ready mode 365 days a year. earth-shattering news that warranted two months Especially the lazy ones. of daily coverage? And of course there’s all those political advertisMedia like to think they’re the eyes and ears of ing dollars thrown around during a campaign. the public. Okay, what else consumed their every Canadians’ futures are not going to be altered waking moment in 2010? one iota from a prorogued parliament, a shorter Well, there’s the matter of whether or not an Afghan detainee might have been smacked upside census form, or one more all-news TV service. And they’re not losing any sleep over the timing the head with a size nine sandal on his way to of the next federal election. custody. Columnists and editorial writers are fond of Apparently it’s stuff like this that keeps Canadians up at night worrying about the state of trashing a government policy and concluding their country. This one item received hundreds of with, “we deserve better.” When it comes to media coverage of the issues times more ink than any coverage of a Canadian soldier killed in the line of duty. that matter, we deserve a helluva lot better. Absolutely disgraceful. – John Martin is a criminologist at the University of the Fraser Valley at John. Oh, and then there’s the matter of the applicaMartin@ufv.ca This commentary is the author’s personal opinion and is not the opinion or policy of his employer. tion to the CRTC for another all news TV sta-
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Be it resolved Mr. Mayor Dear editor,
Mayor Daykin is, in my view, a very nice man and likely the most affable man I have met. Ernie Daykin made his New Year’s resolution and follows as written word for word: “I want to continue to see Maple Ridge move forward and realize the potential that our community has and to be a great place to work, play, and much more. I see that being done by staying the course and through positive constructive relationships and partnerships.” As most politicians past and present, they all talk the talk but few walk the walk. Let us dissect his resolution. He wants to continue to move forward and realize our potential that our community has to be a great place to work and play. If that were true, Maple Ridge would already have new shopping and more local jobs offered by the new industry that should be in place correcting the property tax imbalance that is so prevalent. This obviously is not the case. I see no daylight in the horizon, just
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more of the same talk and planning with no course set with affirmative action. Mayor Daykin also likes positive constructive relationships and partnerships. This should be Ernie’s strong suit. Why then did he and other members of council scare away the golden goose, referring to the developer Mr. Ernie Beaudin and many others before him? Maple Ridge has a strong NDP contingent set on saving farmland, that I may add is not productive or has never been farmed. This group is led by two councillors, Craig Speirs and Linda King, and supported by NDP MLA Michel Sather. This group of naysayers is about 3,000 strong and have been very successful in the farm field of non-development. Maple Ridge has a population of about 75,000, so how do 3,000 naysayers stop all progressive movement for more than 20 years? For the most part, I believe the problem is apathy and busy lives. Most residents have just given up hope of any progressive change and continue to shop and work in other cities. Did you know the 2008 election results had a voter turnout of just 29.05%? If Maple Ridge is to move forward, we the citizens must make major changes to council. I will be working to help make the changes possible, but we need your help for the progressive changes. Are you tired of working and shopping out of town? Are you tired of the traffic? Would you like to live in the city of Maple Ridge? Please vote for change November 2011.
Jim Bulpit, Maple Ridge
Dear editor,
This letter is in response to your front page headline and article [Realtor mourns a Georgian mansion, Jan. 11, The TIMES]. You also show a photo of a very nicely dressed young man in front of a large home. I find this very misleading, because as I read further into the article you state that the young man plans to start selling real estate, as soon as he gets his licence. I can only assume then that he does not have a real estate licence, but yet your headline refers to him as a realtor. A realtor by definition is a real estate representative who is a member of an organization of persons engaged in the business of buying and selling real estate, such as the Canadian Real Estate Association, or locally here a member of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. Anyone who has earned the right to be referred to as a realtor has spent hours studying a variety of courses in preparation for taking and successfully passing the real estate exam. To refer to an individual who has not completed these courses and successfully passed the exam is an insult to the many realtors who have done so. I respectfully submit that you owe an apology to the many professional realtors who have studied the courses and successfully completed the examination requirements. By doing so, they have earned the right to be called a realtor. To refer to an individual who has not as yet completed the courses and successfully passed the examination requirements simply should just not be done.
Larry Graves, Maple Ridge
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Albion lacking in amenities Dear editor,
Happy days, 2011 has arrived and we are all excitedly looking forward to what the New Year might bring us. I walked to the mailbox last week and found our BC Assessment notice for this year. I had read in the local paper that the assessments in Maple Ridge were going up on the average of 5.54 per cent. Imagine my dismay to discover that ours has gone up almost 11.5 per cent. I checked all of the neighbour’s assessments on epost and yes, we are all in the same boat. We all live in the east Albion area, and for these kind of usurious rates we still have virtually no services or amenities. We have no grocery stores (apologies to the excellent specialty store Bruce’s Market), no pharmacy, doctors’ office, gas station, and on and on the list goes. We have overcrowded schools, unfinished roads (have you driven 240th in the last couple of years) and oh, where is the firehall that we were going to get at 112th Avenue and 240th Street? I find it amazing that we have a municipal planning department, yet it is hard for people like myself to imagine there is any plan for the Albion area other than approving subdivisions and creating another park. Give us some local amenities, and maybe I won’t feel so ripped off by this assessment increase, which can only result in a fairly major tax increase.
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January 15 ❚ “I-Love-to-Dance” dance will run at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre at 12150 224 St. There will be a dance lesson from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Then dancing begins at 8 p.m. For more information, go to www.ilovetodance.ca or call Ray at 604836-7295.
January 15 ❚ Arts Club on Tour presents Becky’s New Car, a comedic tale about finding the onramp to happiness. Becky is married, check. With one son, in college, check, check. Living a perfectly ordinary life, check. But she wants more. When an unexpected offer for just that – from a dashing millionaire, no less – falls into her lap, Becky embarks on a comic and poignant joyride that may change everything forever. The show is at 8 p.m. at The ACT in Maple Ridge. For more information, go to www.theactmapleridge.org or call 604-476-2787.
January 15 & 16
❚ Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue will hold its annual tree chipping service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the search and rescue building, 23598 105 Ave. next to Planet Ice. The fee is by donation and
proceeds go to search and rescue.
January 17
❚ Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is presenting an open house that starts at 6 p.m. with guest speaker at 7 p.m. The topic will be “Nourishing Your Body’s Systems” by Dr. Holly Fourchalk, Ph.D., DNM, RHT, MH, HT. The open house will be in the library of the Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre at 12150 -224 St. For more information, contact Elma at 604-463-4831 or violetpt@ telus.net.
January 17
❚ Pitt Meadows Garden Club is inviting members and anyone interested to its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Belinda Cardoso and her topic is The Fragrant Garden: Planning for Year-Round Olfactory Bliss. The meeting is at the Pitt Meadows Community Hall adjacent to Community Church (at the corner of Harris and Ford Roads).
January 18
❚ Pack up your teddy bear and head to the Maple Ridge Public Library on Tuesday, January 18 at 6:45 pm for The Bear Necessities - an evening of stories, puppets and beary good times! Evening storytime magic for the whole family! For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.
January 20
❚ The Canadian Film Series starts up again at 6 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Public Library. Bring your friends
and spend a relaxing evening at the library with a must-see Canadian film. Friends of the Library will sell refreshments during intermission. Contact the main floor information desk for schedule. Admission is free. For more information, call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.
January 20
❚ Cinema Politica presents Rethink Afghanistan, a documentary film focusing on the key issues in the 10year war in Afghanistan and Canada’s role in the conflict. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the Maple Ridge Municipal Hall at 11995 Haney Pl. An open discussion following the screening. Admission is free. Coffee and popcorn will be served. For more information, phone: 604-466-3144 or email: ridgemeadows@cinemapolitica. org.
January 22
❚ Ridge Meadows Hospital is looking for volunteers for 2011. Volunteer information sessions will be held at 1 and 2 p.m. Find out if volunteering in healthcare is right for you. For more information, call 604-466-7911 or email rmh.volunteerservices@ fraserhealth.ca.
January 22
❚ Mezzo-soprano Susan Platts from the U.K. together with pianist Rena Sharon perform at the Candlelight Series of the Maple Ridge Music Society at 23575 124th Ave. at 8 p.m. Admission is $30. For more information call 604-467-3162.
January 24
❚ Bluegrass Music Circle will take place at the Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts 12229 Harris Rd. in Pitt Meadows from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This bi-weekly get-together includes old time fiddle, banjo and mandolin music. Learn about the instruments, about bluegrass/old-time country styles, tunes and etiquette. Bring your own instrument to play along, learn new techniques and share your own skills. For more information or to reserve a spot, call Rob at 604-467-6613 or 778-2300543.
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January 24
❚ Fraser Valley Rhodo Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Heritage Hall at 22279-116th Ave off the Haney Bypass. They are a small club that welcomes new members. Please join them to hear Garth Wedemire speak about To M.A.R.S and Back.
January 25
❚ The Meadowridge Knights are holding their annual general meeting at 7 p.m. at Thomas Haney Secondary. Everyone is welcome.
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FRENCH IMMERSION KINDERGARTEN Thursday, January 20th 6:00 pm THOMAS HANEY SECONDARY SCHOOL Room 2032 23000 - 116th Ave., Maple Ridge
January 25
❚ The Maple Ridge Public Library will be hosting a Mario Kart Tournament from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Test out your racing skills and join us for a chance to win some awesome prizes. This Wacky Wednesday program is for kids in Grades 5 and up. For more information, call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.
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BUST CRIME… The Ridge-Meadows RCMP is looking for the following people. If you see any of them, do not attempt to apprehend them. Please contact the RCMP immediately by calling 604-463-6251 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The warrants attached to these individuals were still outstanding as of 10 a.m. Thursday. Remember: all of the listed people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
ERICKSON, Douglas
Born: Sept. 28, 1968 Wanted in connection with File #2010-29406 Wanted for being unlawfully at large.
PLOTNIKOFF, Ryan
Born: Nov. 10, 1980 Wanted in connection with File #2010-29406 Wanted for being unlawfully at large.
KIBBE, Landon Hayes
Born: Aug. 16, 1984 Wanted in connection with File #2008-13516 Wanted for failure to comply with a probation order.
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Former students of the Maple Ridge Christian School theatre program have given their time and talent to produce the school’s first all-alumni play this January. “We wanted to give back to the school,” said Hillary Frew, who graduated in 2004. “Alumni currently don’t have a very large role in the MRCS community, and we hope that by running an all-alumni play we can change that.” The production, Blood Brothers, moves through the lives of two brothers as they grow up and eventually fall in love with the same girl. According to 2008 graduate Daniel Robb, the play is “definitely not your typical musical.” He said the play deals with dark themes and modern issues faced by teenagers, such as addiction, pregnancy and unemployment.
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Blood Brothers explores addiction, pregnancy, and unemployment. Despite the serious subParks, the school drama ject matter, “it’s a show teacher. we hope the whole Maple “This year we had the Ridge community will right group of people to enjoy,” Robb said. commit to a show.... There “It’s not like anything are people here who were the school has shown in my first show at the before, we’re definitely try- school and all the years ing to push the envelope,” since.” said Phil Robinson, a cast Blood Brothers is set member who graduated in to run Jan. 14 to 16 and 2008. 21 to 23 at Maple Ridge The cast is made up Christian School. of a mixture of students, Tickets cost $12 for from those who graduated adults and $10 for students MRCS only last June, to and seniors, and are availthose who have gone on able for purchase at the to finish university. school. “I’ve wanted to do an For more information or alumni production for to reserve tickets, call 604a few years,” said Reg 465-4442.
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n the basement of Spencer Levan’s home in Maple Ridge, you’ll find his shrine, a treasure trove of framed, signed jerseys, a white hard-hat marked with signatures and inspirational messages, team pictures, and other personal memorabilia. Also in the mix: a signed photo of one of Levan’s hockey heroes, Gordie Howe. This collection is a snapshot of the life of a man who has been a fixture on the local amateur sports scene for more than a quarter of a century. Back in 1983, Levan began coaching baseball teams that his sons Derek, now 33, and Mathew, now 30, played on at the Tball, Tadpole, and Mosquito age groups. But Levan’s biggest impact came in the winter, in the hockey rink, not during the summer, on Troy Landreville/TIMES the baseball diamond. He served as president of the In the rec room of his Maple Ridge home, Ridge Meadows Rustlers coach Spencer Levan has a Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey treasure trove, above and top right, of memorabilia from his many years of coaching sports. Association (RMMHA) for the better part of 13 years, and since otary member Fred being close to the kids,” he said. “I 1988 has coached players from the Armstrong, who helped realized, all along, that the farther Atom through to the Midget levels. present the award, said the away you got away from the kids, Levan, a self-described “career accomplishments of his friend then the farther you got away from house player” who used to coach Levan’s teams are significant. the game.” men’s league hockey in Ontario, “When you talk to Spence and When Levan’s sons started playhas guided RMMHA’s Tier 1 when you watch the teams and ing hockey, the RMMHA had 350 midget team to the provincial you watch the kids, the biggest players and Maple Ridge had one championships five of the past six impact on their lives is the entire rink, the Cam Neely arena, which years. coaching staff, and Spence is very was torn down to make way for evan’s squad won the B.C. modest,” Armstrong said [Longthe city hall expansion. Ice time title in 2008 and, since 1997, time coach honoured, Oct. 8, was extremely hard to come by. has earned four provincial sil- TIMES]. “He and the other three Levan recalls taking his sons ver medals and one coaches have this to practices in the early morning bronze. great rapport with darkness, while most of the sur“It keeps you upDuring the the kids.” rounding community were still 2010 provincials, Levan said being warm in bed. to-date with what’s played at Planet a successful volunSometimes they were at the rink going on in the Ice Maple Ridge in teer coach is a mat- as early as four in the morning. world by being close ter of commitment. mid-March, Ridge fter his boys graduated Meadows took from minor hockey, Levan “It’s not someto the kids.” silver after falling continued coaching. He had thing you take Spence Levan 8-4 on home ice to the opportunity to coach a number lightly,” he said. the Kelowna Junior of players who went on to higher “It’s all part of the Rockets in the B.C. levels. coaching, all part of the training final. His Midget A1 team a few years that you are trying to instill in Levan’s years of volunteering back featured a handful of players these young guys. You don’t miss were recognized in early October, who graduated to the U.S. college things.” when he accepted the prestigious ranks by earning NCAA Div. 1 He added that coaching keeps Paul Harris Award at the Meadow scholarships. him young. Ridge Rotary Club’s 20th sports Two of Levan’s Ridge Meadows “It keeps you up-to-date with banquet at Meadow Gardens. alumni, Brandon Yip and Brad what’s going on in the world by
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The Meadowridge Knights are looking for six new volunteer board members. The local football league, for ages 5 to 18, is holding their annual general meeting this month, and is gearing up for a new exciting season, said volunteer board member Paul Gill. There are 12 spaces on the board for volunteers and six of those need to be elected at the AGM for the next two years. Anyone is welcome to come out, they do not have to be parents of football players or experts in the sport said Gill. The season starts in September and registration for 2011 will be held sometime around spring break, depending on when the new board decides what is best. “We just hope kids have fun playing football,” said Gill. The Knights AGM will be held on Tuesday Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at Thomas Haney Secondary. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
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A loving father, a devoted husband, a gentle soul, George Robert Cleal quietly passed away Jan 3, 2011 just shy of his 90th birthday. Committed to core values instilled by his father, Dad believed in fair play, hard work, honoring your commitment and being loyal. Known for his kindness and politeness, Dad led us, his sons, Larry, Warren and Tim by example. His words, often not lengthy, were words you could trust. While growing up he was our provider, our teacher and our friend. We were blessed to have Dad as a role model. Born in Balcarres, Saskatchewan Jan 21, 1921, Dad was the only child of Arthur and Jane Cleal. Gramps managed the only grain elevator in Balcarres. Dad was an accomplished athlete excelling in hockey, baseball and curling. Musically he learned to play by ear and could play keyboards, drums, most wind instruments and had a wonderful voice. He began his working career in a small grocery store in Balcarres and finished it as Vice-President with Overwaitea Foods in BC. He was a WW11 veteran and was a member of Rotary for many years. Dad married our Mom, Julia Barbara Huber on March 14, 1942 and they were married for nearly 50 loving years. Dad’s career took our family to Abbotsford, Cloverdale, Mission and Maple Ridge before Dad retired in 1978. Settling in White Rock in 1981, they spent eight loving years there before Mom sadly passed away from cancer in 1989 at the age of 70. Dad entered into marriage for the second time on December 15, 1990 to Gladys Bouchard and welcomed three more sons, one daughter and their families. Gladys passed away in 2006. Dad is survived by a large extended family. His sons, Larry (Bev, grandchildren Jamie and Crystal), Warren ( Debbie), granddaughter Alyssa, John and great grandchildren Kiana and Makai), Tim and his partner Julian, and step-sons David, Robert, Paul and step-daughter Katherine and all their families. Thank you for the loving care provided Dad by the staff at Allan Hogg Pavillion in White Rock. Donations may be made to the Pavilion or the Canadian Cancer Fund if desired. A private service will be held for Dad.
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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca
WELCOME WAGON
offers part-time career opportunity in Maple Ridge. Must have vehicle & computer/ typewriter. 604-596-8577.
Meat Cutter / Manager
req’d for the fresh meat dept in grocery store. Candidate must have past experience and knowledge in related industry. Job will be handling fresh meat & deli dept (cutting carcasses, marinating and dressing meats, making sausages and hamburgers). Demonstrated excellent people skills are required. Also looking for a: Produce Manager Email resumes to: apply@thegofresh.com
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Teachers/ Instructors
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST A Community of Learning and Achieving” HORIZON SCHOOL DIVISION # 205 invites applications for a : Educational Psychologist Check our website at www.hzsd.ca for details.
1310
Trades/Technical
AUTOMOTIVE MACHINIST required for Kamloops Machine Shop. Experience to service heavy duty diesel engine components. Full benefits package, competitive wages. Fax to: (250) 828-9498. DLE IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING resumes for 3rd or 4th year Technicians/ Journeymen, and a motivated counter parts person. Email resumes to: kwiebe@douglaslake.com or Fax: 1-250-782-5286 Experienced Insulation Installers, Foam Sprayers and Fire Stoppers required for established insulation company. Vehicle required. Top rates paid. Fax brief resume to 604-572-5278 or call 604-572-5288. FULL - TIME Certified HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service and repair of trucks, trailers and equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or Email
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Childcare Available
Journeyman Fabricator
for small shop at least 10 yrs exp. Must have supervisory/ foreman exp., self motivated, take charge individual with an eye for detail & high quality work. Please Fax Resume: to: 1-866-263-4390 or email: fabfourms@gmail.com
Dogs
JACK RUSSELL pups smooth m/f, dewormed, 1 shots, tails docked, view parents, $450. 604-701-1587 MALTIPOO PUPS - bro and sis born Aug 29/10. All 3 shots+rabies+dewormed/flea tment. White, vet checked healthy $1500 for both + crate, bed, toys etc.. girltalk1960@yahoo.ca MIN PIN, reg. spayed, to good home. Fem Doberman, spayed, exc. temp. $250. 604-820-4554
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PIT BULL puppies male & female 1st shots, dewormed $350. View parents. Phone 604-701-1587 PIT BULL Pups. Pb Blue Nose, M & F, ready to go. $600 Pls Leave Message 604-819-6006
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Cats
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3508
Dogs
POMERANIAN TEACUP babies + Mom. First shots, dewormed, dew claws. $950+. 604-581-2544
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3510
Feed & Hay
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534-5544 290-8405
3520 AMERICAN COCKER spaniel cuddly, child friendly, 1st shots vet checked,$700 cash 604-823-4393
Horses
CLEAN HOG FUEL $250+ / truckload, delivered. 13 units. Call 604-307-4607
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Pets - Other
10YR CORN snake free to good home. Call 604-460-7990
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GASFITTER / SERVICEMAN Required Immediately. Gasfitter Furnace Serviceman. Fax resume to 250-787-1320 Call: 250-787-1361. This is a full time position in Fort St. John with excellent future for the rite person.
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BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Puppies. Vet checked and ready to go. $950/each. Langley. 778-241-5504 BLUE NOSE PITBULLS to loving home. 1 male, 5 females, $700 (M), $850 (F). 604-968-3123
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2060
For Sale - Miscellaneous
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2070
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2080
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7005
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7015
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Industrial/ Commercial
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Real Estate Investment
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Great Investment Ppty Chilliwack 6100sf character bldg. Use rental areas/Community Ctre/mfg/retail/ club/church. $657,000. Remax Marina Williams • 1-800-226-8693
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Mobile Homes
14X70 - 3 BR new reno Hope,
immac, lrg open plan,5 new appl,grt bath, nr town/hosp , adult only, some finance avail $79,900 604-867-9011
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BRAND NEW condo 2 Bd, 2 Bth at Rio 228th St M Ridge, stainless steel app, 2 undergrnd pkg, 900+ sq ft, ref req, show Jan 15th, avail Feb 1st $1150 mnth + utilities Jamie 604-302-1962
6508
Apt/Condos
2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 2 BR & 3 BR
Apartments avail Feb 1 * Newly reno’d, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amenities. * Near WC Express. * Rent incls heat, hot water, fridge, stove, priv balcony & window coverings * Laundry & Storage ea floor * No pets ✔ Wheel Chair Access
604 - 941 - 7721
545 Rochester Ave, Coq
Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604 936-3907
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401 Westview St, Coq
552 Dansey Ave, Coq
1300 King Albert, Coq
Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.
Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.
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BBY, LOUGHEED Mall, across from WalMart, 2 BR, 2 full baths, 2 balcony, in ste w/d, 2 u/g parking, granite counter tops, s/s appls, N/s, N/p, refs req’d, $1490/mo incls hot water, Feb 1. for viewing call Al 778-997-4786
NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $730/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. Near schools, shops, bus & Skytrain. Available February 1st. Cats okay! Deposit required.
Call 604-521-2884
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22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River
office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768 BBY, Willingdon/ Lougheed Hwy. Concrete deluxe 2 BR + fam rm. 1,300 sf. Near Skytrain, Save-onFoods, Brentwood Mall. Ns/np. $1,495/mo. Feb 1. 604-953-0952
CALYPSO COURT 1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.
office: 604 524-8174 cell: 604 813-8789
COQ. 2 BR $875, 1 BR $800, Now/Feb 1, incls heat, prkg. 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249
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Houses - Rent
2 BR, older, central M. Ridge, huge fenced yard, $800+hydro, refs. pet ok, 604-761-5860 3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597
COQ, Blue Mtn/ Como Lake. 3 BR, upper flr. 1.5 baths, big deck, 6 appl. $1,490/mo + 2/3 utils. Ns/ np. Near schools. 604-939-6077 MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 3 BR Rancher, 1 bath, fncd yd , pets ok, Now, $1595+utils. 604-418-3162
COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq
Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.
office: 604 936-1225
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Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.
office: 604 939-8905 cell: 604 916-0261
office: 604 939-2136 cell: 604 805-9490
NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $740/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288
Cancer June 21-July 22: A long month of opportunity and opposition ends Thursday. You probably feel you didn’t accomplish much, as this period began in confusion. But you have Sunday (planning) and Monday to Wednesday (action) to grab some last chance(s). Remember, independence, no; interdependence, yes – for now. Thursday begins a month of secrets, research (detective work) large finances, investments, lifestyle, health and sexual changes and commitments. And Saturday kicks off a period, through early June, of tremendous career and prestige benefits – both trends (change and career luck) combine soon! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Sunday’s happy, optimistic, friendly. But heavy chores still weigh on you through Wednesday. Just plunge in, get ’em done. DON’T start a new work project Monday or before 5 p.m. Tuesday. A month of fresh horizons (and emotional fresh air) arrives Wednesday night. You’ll experience opposition and opportunity – both intense. So be diplomatic yet eager. Saturday begins a four-month phase of great luck in far travel, higher education, publishing, legal affairs, cultural venues and love. You might fall in love and marry – swiftly! Focus on money, spending, earning Saturday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Be ambitious Sunday, or mingle with higher-ups. A month of romance and creativity draws to a close by midweek. Take care with friends, hopes, plans Monday to Tuesday suppertime – pursue all these afterward. Retreat, rest and contemplate your future Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning. Despite your uncertainty about job performance/stability, all looks fine. You begin a month of work and health issues Thursday. More importantly, you enter a four-month phase of great luck in investments, sexual liaisons, life changes and commitments, Saturday. (A clue Wednesday eve.)
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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Remain ambitious to Wednesday – last-minute advances (especially Sunday and Wednesday) can be strong ones. You might have to struggle with foundational, home or family issues, though. The government, head office or an institution could offer splendid help Wednesday. (Take power naps Monday/Tuesday.) A month of social joys, friends, entertainment, flirtation (that can build to deep love) optimism and joie de vivre begins Thursday! And four months of great good luck starts Saturday, in love, travel, law, education. You’re on a roll! But settle into chores Friday eve, Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20: A long, mellow period draws to a close. You might face – but more likely your close friends, associates face – a pulling apart between key people Monday/Tuesday. (E.g., your friends split up.) This is mostly gradual, deep: but look for clues, and seek early “accommodations,” as this is a decade-long trend. You might have to choose between love and casual friendship. Rest, tend to home matters Wednesday eve to Friday morn. A month of ambition begins Thursday (but first rest, to Friday). Romance, pleasure visit Friday eve, Saturday. Saturday to June 4, “head office” is your friend. Gemini May 21-June 20: Continue to chase facts/secrets, investments and sensual desires to Wednesday noon. You energy’s high Sunday. Buy nothing (nor invest) Monday nor Tuesday before 5 p.m. (PST). Thursday begins a month of gentle love, understanding, legal solutions, far travel, higher education or intellectual pursuits and publishing. Be curious Wednesday to Friday, ask questions. Friday eve and Saturday bring rest, domestic affairs, quietude. But Saturday also starts four months of social expansion, new friends, flirtations, wish fulfilment and happiness! And these four months kick off another 92!
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Sunday’s wise, mellow. Your ambition surges Monday to Wednesday, but take care with this Monday. Tuesday has obstacles to overcome (involving home or career foundations) but you can succeed – especially after supper and into Wednesday lunchtime. Thursday brings a month of celebration, optimism, flirtation, entertainment and social joys! Even better, Saturday starts a four-month phase of lucky opportunities, especially in marriage, love and relocation. Enjoy yourself WednesdayFriday, but Friday eve and this weekend, retreat, rest and contemplate: significant times loom! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: A restless, social month is ending. Thursday starts four weeks of quiet contemplation, physical sluggishness and domestic affairs. Sink into these, rest and refresh your soul, as February to June will bring a huge pile of work. Sunday’s mysterious; you might sense someone’s secret. This is a good, stable day to invest, work out a budget, or hold a private conversation. Monday to Wednesday is mellow,but holds barriers and problems before 5 p.m. (PST) Tuesday – and succeeds after that, especially in legal, educational and romantic arenas. Be ambitious Wednesday eve to Friday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: You can find out where you stand with a crucial person Sunday. Financial and sexual obstacles arise Monday to dusk Tuesday; solutions appear after this, through Wednesday mid-day. A mellow, understanding mood steals over you Wednesday eve to Friday – love, intellectual pursuits thrive. Thursday starts a month of travel and communications, errands, emails, details, paperwork. More exciting, Saturday begins four months of great luck in romance, creative projects, far travel, with children and speculative projects. You’ll be offered happiness! Be ambitious Friday eve, Saturday.
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Office/Retail Rent
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6595
Shared Accommodation
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Coq./Poco/ Port Moody
POCO, Own BR, $425 incls utils, W/D, share home. NS/NP. Avail Now. 778-216-1727 ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, laminate floors, $585 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, nr SFU & Lougheed Mall. Suits professional working person or student. References Required. Avail Now. Call 778-846-5275
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Suites/Partial Houses
1 BDRM ste in Maple Ridge, avail Feb 1, $775 +25% utils, incl basic cable, sep kitchen/dining, small den, great neighborhood, cat ok, no dogs, N/S. Tamarack Lane area. Call 604-467-4905 1 BR suite, bright, ground flr, M. Ridge, near all ammens, $575, np, ns, no laundry, 604-614-3044 2 BDRM, 1 Full Bath, Great West Maple Ridge location. Beautifully finished 1yr old bright grnd level suite. $1000/mth incls utils, d/w, w/d, cable & internet. No pets, ns. 604-831-3487 Avail now. 2 BDRM bsmt ste, Maple Ridge, fully reno’d, utils, $1000, N/S N/P, Feb 1 Call Kim, 604-463-0940 2 BR, sept ent, large, fully furn, off 240th. n/s, n/p. incl hydro. $1295. Avail Immediately 604-476-1335
BBY, Central. Lrg 3 BR, 2 baths, f/p, priv w/d, c/port. Exc cond. $1350 + ½ util. Small pet ok. N/s. Near BCIT, SFU, BGH, Skytrain & bus. Avail now. 604-298-6874
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Jan. 16 - Jan. 22 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Tackle chores Sunday: pick the ones that will free you for more ambitious projects later. Relationships confront you Monday to Wednesday. These contain some opposition and frustrations through twilight Tuesday, then generate healing, solutions – and love – after that. Chase mysteries Wednesday eve to Friday morning – research, invest, study lifestyle changes, get your health diagnosed. Thursday’s fortunate. This day begins a month of money – buy, sell, seek more lucrative clients. Saturday begins a four-month stretch of great luck in real estate, home, family and security issues. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Romance – of a quiet, stable kind – or kids or creative pleasures – call Sunday. Be careful with chores Monday to Tuesday twilight. The danger: wasted effort. Tasks speed swiftly to conclusions Tuesday night and Wednesday. Thursday ends a month of weariness, solitude and obligations, as it starts four weeks of surging energy, heightened charisma and effective action! Start important projects soon, ask favours, show yourself off! (But first be diplomatic Thursday/Friday, and “sense secrets” Friday/Saturday.) Saturday begins four months of travel, talk and much paperwork. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Spend Sunday at home or in nature – all is restful, steady, quietly inspiring. Take care with romance, creative projects and gambles Monday to Tuesday dusk – these are fine, even lucky, then to Wednesday mid-day. (An 18-month “dead end” in romantic and creative zones ends this March.) Thursday begins a month of obligations, lowered energy and dealings with “head office.” Now to late February, rest, be charitable, contemplate and make plans for the future. Work smart, not hard. Saturday starts a four-month period of money luck – maybe big money luck! All things weave together. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014
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Friday, January 14, 2011 Suites/Partial Houses
BBY Gov’t Rd area, 2 BR glvl ste, $900 incl util/cbl, ns/np, avail Now, nr skytn/SFU, 604 420-6451
BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, g/lvl, Alarm. Near skytrn. NS/NP. Refs. $850 incl util. Now. 604-430-1358
BBY, N. 2 BR upper lvl, mtn & city view, lrg deck, n/p, $830 + utils. Priv w/d. Also: Bach suite, $680 incl utils. Immed. 604-951-8632
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Suites/Partial Houses
VERY BRIGHT & spacious 1 BDRM plus den suite in East MR. Own entrance, own parking, own laundry with full kitchen. Heat & lghts included. N/S $850 avail Mar 1/11. call Kim 604-3294219
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3 BR with finished basement, newly renovated, carport, 5 appl, w/d, Avail now/Feb 1, ★Pets Welcome ★ $1400 + utilities
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BBY 3191 Thunderbird Cres, W/H with office, 2000 sf, 2 units to choose from, Large O/H door, New building, avail Feb/Mar, 604 929-9493 www.westrockproperty.com
COQ, CENTRAL. 1 BR & Den gr lev ste, sh’d W/D, own entry, prkg. $650 + sh’d utls. N/S, no dogs. Avail Jan 15. 604 937-3534
COQ CENTRE. 1 BR condo, grd/ lvl. 700 sq ft. 7 applis, jet tub, gas f/p, u/g prkg, large patio. Ns/np. $850/mo. Nr WC Exp. & Douglas College. Feb 1st. 604-942-5641 COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/Np. $1000/mo incls utils, Immed. 604-931-3677 COQ Lrg 1 BR + Office, sh’d W/D. Nr SFU. $850 incls utils/cbl/net NS. Av now or Feb 778-232-6359 COQ Mallardville, 2 BR bsmt, full bath, 1000 sqft, new enste w/d, $890 + utils, Feb 1. 604-761-2181
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Scrap Car Removal
2002 BUICK Rendezvous White 138,000kms. New Brakes, Muffler,Tires. Clean family vehicle. $6100 250-870-1236
9160
Sports & Imports
1990 HYUNDAI Excel hatchback. 4 spd. 137,000 km. Aircare 2011. $475 obo. 604-881-1157
KANAKA CREEK, MRidge, 2 BR bsmt ste, sh’d W/D. Feb 1. $950 incls utls/cbl/net. 604-341-7865
*Small down payment may be required, working full time for at least 4 months and earning $1,400 or more per month DL#30377
MAPLE RIDGE 4 br upper lvl, nr schools, shops, bus $1250+utils, Feb. 1st. ns, np, 604-808-5046
9125
PITT MEADOWS 2 br, f/p, d/w, incl ldry, hydro/gas, ns, nr WC Express, $1,100 604-465-1138 PITT MEADOWS, 2 br main flr. nr amens, own entry, ns, np, $800 + 1/3 utils, now, ref’s, 604-460-0638 POCO 2 BR bsmt. Ns/np. Avail now, $800 incls utils, no w/d, 604-941-9702 or 604-945-3476
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8030
Carpentry
Custom millwork, kitchens & baths, custom furniture, flooring, crown mouldings, baseboards. Over 25 years experience. Call Luigi 604-790-2540 www.ljfinishing.com
8055
Cleaning
IF YOU WANT YOUR HOUSE to sparkle and shine call the sparkle twins. 20 YRS EXP. WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY, MTHLY, Maple Ridge only. Bonded & Ins.
604-466-5686
Electrical
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
8087
Excavating
ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.
• All Bobcat & Mini-X Services • Small Hauls Available • SNOW REMOVAL • Fast Reliable Service
8105 2000 BMW 323i, white, pristine condition, lady driven, loaded, 149k, $8500. 778-294-0407
Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!
Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.
604 628 9044
604-761-7175
2005 KIA Rio $4750 obo. 4 dr 5 spd, stnd, new clutch, timing belt, pwr steering belt, new used motor with 3 mth warranty. Int & ext gd cond. Winter tires 1 yr old Call between 3 - 6 pm 604-795-5508
9522
RV’s/Trailers
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200
BE COOL! COLD FEET? Talk to Someone You Trust.
CENTRAL AIR INSTALLED CONDITIONING FURNACES Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING
604-464-8600 ext 213
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8185
AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men
1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From
45
We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance
FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount
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Artistry of Hardwood Floors
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Handyperson
TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS Save the HST! Call for details.
8195
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Painting/ Wallpaper
Call Geoff Dann at:
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A Name You Can Trust
STARBRUSH PAINTING • Free Estimates • Seniors Disc. • High Quality, Low Cost • WCB
25% Off with this ad
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Paving/Seal Coating
ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187
8220
Plumbing
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE Licenced local plumber. Plug Drains, Reno’s 1-877-861-2423
10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 38/HR! Clogged drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets, installs, Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184
PLUMBERS
Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000
8240
Renovations & Home Improvement
FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring ''Satisfaction Guaranteed''
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Full Renos - Start to finish Carpentry, Framing, Drywall, Plaster finish, Painting, Tile, Laminate floors, Plumbing. View pictures @ http://threno.webplus.net/ Call or text: 778-866-8005
Bedwell Property Services Additions & Renovations Residential or Commercial Since 1988 Fully insured and licensed Please call Jerome Penner
604-808-6874
or bedwellprop@aol.com
8250
Roofing
A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est payment plan avail, WCB, Liability Insured Jag 778-892-1530 GL Roofing cedar shake, asphalt shingle, flat roofs BBB WCB clean gutters $80. 24/7 604-240-5362
8255
Rubbish Removal
604-RUBBISH 782-2474
Call 604-518-0974
* We Remove & Recycle Anything*
MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.
10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com
Decks/Patios/ Railings
UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.
604-878-5232
8205
★ PAINTING ★ • Pressure Washing • Residential/Commercial • Over 25 years experience
8200
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Moving & Storage
TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com •
8130
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Home Services
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Laminate & Hardwood 2004 PROWLER Regal 30 feet, fifth wheel. All equipped. Spotless cond. $17,900. 604-230-2728
8180
Flooring/ Refinishing
604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com
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BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230
Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates
Domestic
1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3900. 604-763-3223
Blinds & Draperies
Call Ryan: 604-329-7792
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8020
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792-1221
9145
HOME SERVICES
8080
PEACE ARCH TOYOTA
MISSION, 1BDRM ste on quiet cul-de-sac located near U.F.V. Walking distance to transit. Appls include f/s, d/w, w/d. $750/mth inclds cble/utils. Damage deposit $375. Ref’s req’d. Avail Immed 778-828-6475
Scrap Car Removal
*FREE SCRAP CAR PICK UP* Pay $ for some complete cars. No wheels no problem. 209-2026
9155
1289356_0114
BBY, SPERLING. Big 1 BR, g/lvl, f/bath, sh’d w/d. $850/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Immed. Near bus. 604-671-1179 or 604-434-9789
9145
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
778-835-0748
BBY, S. 2 BR, upper flr. 1.5 baths. Near BCIT/Metrotown. Covered deck. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $1100/mo + util. Immed. 604-433-2688
Parts & Accessories
• Waterproofing • Aluminum Awnings • Custom Aluminum Railings • Deck Renovations
Free Est.
942-5394
Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs
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8309
Tiling
JS TILES & STONE Res/Comm. Heated floors. Free est. 604-719-7682
8315
Tree Services
$ BEST RATES $
Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB
Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585
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Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ±, ††, § The Breakthrough Year Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after January 6, 2011. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealer for complete details and conditions. •$26,498 Purchase Price applies to 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (24A+AGR+XFH) only and includes $8,750 Consumer Cash Discount. See participating dealers for complete details. Pricing includes freight ($1,400) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealers may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on most new 2010 and select 2011 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-dealer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. ±Variable Prime Rate financing up to 84 months is offered on approved credit on most new 2010 and 2011 vehicles to qualified retail customers through TD Financing Services and Royal Bank of Canada. Bi-weekly payments shown are based on 84-month terms. Variable rate shown is based on TD and RBC Prime Rate and fluctuates accordingly. Payments and financing term may increase or decrease with rate fluctuations. RBC offer is not open to dealers in Quebec. TD offer is not open to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. Some conditions apply. See participating dealer for complete details. ††Customer Choice Financing for 36-, 48- and 60-month terms on approved credit through TD Financing Services and Ally Credit Canada is available at participating dealerships to qualified retail customers on most new 2010 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models (except Grand Caravan Cargo Van and Ram Chassis Cab) and select 2011 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models. The following terms apply to TD Financing Services contracts. (Different contract terms apply to Ally Credit Canada offers. See your dealer for complete details.) Vehicles are financed over a 36-, 48- or 60-month term with payments amortized over a term of up to 96 months and the pre-determined residual balance payable at the end of the contract. At contract’s end, customers have the choice of returning their vehicle through a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealership with no further obligations (except payment of a $199 return fee and excess wear and tear, mileage and similar charges), financing the remaining balance for the rest of the amortization period at then-current standard rates or paying the residual balance in full. Some conditions apply. Customer Choice Financing offered by TD in Quebec is subject to different terms and conditions. All advertised Customer Choice Financing offers are TD offers. Example: 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (24A+AGR+XFH) with a Purchase Price of $26,498 financed at 2.99% APR over 60 months with payments amortized over 94 months equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $146 and one final payment of $10,260 for a cost of borrowing of $2,798 and a total obligation of $29,296. Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage and wear and tear charges, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and charges not included. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for complete details. §2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport 4x2 shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts: $31,645. Pricing includes freight ($1,400) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealers may sell for less. ˚Based on 2010 market share gain. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under licence. ®SIRIUS and the dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. Customer Choice Financing is a trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times Friday, January 14, 2011
BUILT TO LAST. PRICES THAT WON’T.
2011 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SXT 4X4 CANADA’S FASTEST GROWING CHOICE OF LIGHT DUTY PICKUP˚ PURCHASE FOR
$
26,498 •
MOVE UP
TO A RAM SLT
$
OR CHOOSE
INCLUDES $8,750 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.
2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport shown.§
JUST ANNOUNCED
LEGENDARY CUMMINS® POWER
2011 RAM HEAVY DUTY
162 BI-WEEKLY
@
• Remote Keyless Entry • 17" Aluminum wheels • SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (includes one year of service) • Temperature and compass gauges • Premium interior door trim • Overhead ad console • Power sliding rear window
2011 RAM 1500 SLT
• Ram is the only Heavy Duty Diesel pickup in the market that does not require uire a
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system to meet stringent Canadian emissions requirements
• 350 hp @ 3,000 rpm • Up to 650 lb-ft of torque
• Class-Exclusive 6-speed manual transmission
• Nobody offers a better diesel engine warranty: 5 years/160,000 km
CUSTOMER CHOICE FINANCING
OR CHOOSE
A VARIABLE PRIME RATE OF
%±
3.00 FOR 84 MONTHS
$
146 2.99 @
BI-WEEKLY
DIESEL ENGINE
$9,345
%††
FOR 60 MONTHS AND $ 0 DOWN
WITH OPTION TO RETURN TH THE OPT AFTER 60 MONTHS
AND RECEIVE A
NO CHARGE HEMI® ENGINE
AVAILABLE
NO CHARGE
CUMMINS® TURBO
VALUE
RamTruck.ca/Offers
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There is something NEW under the Flag! Sherrold Haddad is pleased to announce the opening of the NEWEST MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP IN CANADA…
FLAG MITSUBISHI
0
PLUS
0%
PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS
PURCHASE FINANCING UP TO 72 MONTHS
ON ALL 2011 MODELS!
ON SELECT MODELS
Photo Credit: Andrew Snucins www.worldrallysport.com
PLUS 0% PURCHASE FINANCING
ALL-NEW 2011 RVR GT
2011 LANCER DE
2011 OUTLANDER XLS
BLUETOOTH 2.0 + USB SYSTEM PANORAMIC GLASS ROOF WITH INTERIOR LED ILLUMINATION SUPER WIDE RANGE HID HEADLAMPS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED 4WD HEATED FRONT SEATS
FUEL EFFICIENT 2.0L 148 HP 4-CYLINDER ENGINE 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION OR CVT POWER WINDOWS POWER MIRRORS 7 AIRBAGS 140-WATT AM/FM/CD STEREO ACTIVE STABILITY & TRACTION CONTROL
FUEL EFFICIENT 3.0L MIVEC V6 ENGINE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH SPORTRONIC® FUNCTION 7 PASSENGER SEATING FAST-KEY KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM HEATED FRONT SEATS
‡
2011 RVR COMPACT CROSSOVER From
Selling Price
$21,998 $23,848
!
2011 LANCER From
Selling Price
2011 OUTLANDER From
$15,998 $17,748
‡
Selling Price
2011 LANCER SPORTBACK SE FUEL EFFICIENT 2.0L 148 HP 4-CYLINDER ENGINE 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION OR CVT POWER WINDOWS, MIRRORS AND KEYLESS ENTRY BLUETOOTH® 2.0 + USB ACTIVE STABILITY & TRACTION CONTROL HEATED FRONT SEATS FRONT, SIDE, SIDE CURTAIN & DRIVER’S KNEE AIRBAGS
$25,498 $27,348
!
NEW LOWER PRICE
!
2011 LANCER SPORTBACK From
$19,998 NEW LOWER PRICE
Selling Price
$21,748
!
BEST IN CLASS FUEL ECONOMY
†
TM
THE SAME GREAT TEAM IS HERE TO SERVE YOU! Bryan Heiberg General Manager
Al Bains
Service Advisor
Ian Pallett Fleet/Lease
Jennifer Tran Admin
Tony Lino
Sales Manager
Paul Emerson Desi Nichols Kelly Trotman Rick Steemers Dave Moore
Steve Bosek Service Advisor
Sales Manager
Business Manager
Joe Ratkay Body Shop
Mohammed Ali
Business Manager
Parts Manager
Service Manager
Sheila Clark Kaley Mitchell Amarjit Sarai Service
Service
Sales
Darcy Howe Body Shop Manager
Don Zabundy Sales
Sales
Jolaine Giammarco
Amber Rittenger
John Gulbransen
Bonnie Gill
Admin
Admin
Admin
Body Shop
Sherrold Haddad PRESIDENT
Josh Dondo
James Allison
Paul Dhaliwall
Technician
Body Shop
Sales
Body Shop
Dave Halliwell Sales
Dave Singh Lot
Chris Boomer Lot
Paul LaPorte Sales
Marvin Valenton
Ed Desroches
Pedrag Miletic
Dave Milan
Body Shop
Technician
Johnny Gulbransen
Roger Hackey Body Shop
Body Shop
Tom Van Luyn Technician
Scott Vandersluys
Body Shop
15250 – 104TH AVENUE, SURREY
Dave Cook
Nick Naidu
Danny Bonfacio
Technician
Body Shop
Technician
Body Shop
FLAG DL#5401
Angela Sahlmann
604-584-7411
Offer(s) available on most new 2010 & 2011 models purchased through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery by January 31, 2011. Dealers may sell for less. Some conditions apply. Offers are subject to change without notice. See dealer for complete details. ‡ 2011 RVR GT/2011 Outlander XLS models shown have an MSRP of $28,498/$34,498 and selling price of $##,###/$##,###: includes destination, delivery and fees. (QUE): Taxes, PPSA, and other fees are excluded. (Rest of Canada): Taxes, PPSA, and dealer fees of up to $599 are excluded. † Combined City/Highway ratings for non-hybrid compact SUV’s. ◊ Terms vary by model, see dealer for details. Purchase financing/No Payments for 90 days: available through Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal on all new: 2011 models (Lancer Evolution excluded)/2010 Lancer and Outlander models for up to 36/72 months/Interest charges (if any) will not accrue during the first 60 days after purchaser signs contract for a participating vehicle. After the first 60 days interest (if any) starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest (if any) monthly over the term of the contract. 2011 Lancer DE (CL41A C01)/2010 Outlander ES 2WD (CO45-A C04) financed at 0% over 36/72 months. Monthly payments equal $445/$355, with a down payment of $0/$0 , a cost of borrowing of $0/$0, and a total obligation of $15,998/$25,498. Excludes up to $1450 in freight, $250 in PDI, $100 in air tax, up to $30 in EHF, $15 duty on new tires, taxes, PPSA, registration, insurance, licensing, administration, (Rest of Canada): up to $599 in other dealer fees (QUE): other dealer fees, and any additional government fees. * Whichever comes first. Regular maintenance not included. See dealer or mitsubishi-motors.ca for warranty terms, restrictions and details. Not all customers will qualify. ** Best backed claim does not cover Lancer Evolution and Ralliart models. ® MITSUBISHI MOTORS, BEST BACKED CARS IN THE WORLD are trade-marks of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. and are used under license.
Body Shop
Technician
011411
Ruwan Foreska
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START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH LOW FINANCING ON
BIG INCENTIVES ON 2010/11 MODELS
‡
Manufacturer Rebate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UP . . . .TO . . . $8,000
THE NEW 2011 F-150
0% *
FOR UP TO
APR
72
OR
MONTHS
PURCHASE FINANCING
Plus, qualifying customers can get
BUT ONLY UNTIL JANUARY 31ST On most new 2011 F-150 models
TO Ford Recycle Your Ride Incentive .. . . . . . UP . . . . . . . . $2,000 Retire Your Ride Incentive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300# Ford Credit Cash (when financing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000! Costco Incentive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 #
#
TOTAL ELIGIBLE INCENTIVES
“I’M TREATING MYSELF TO SOMETHING NEW, WITHOUT BUSTING THE BANK.”
12,300
$
UP TO
Amount shown for 2010 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4
6.2L/411 HP 3.7L V6 / 302 HP
4 ALL-NEW 2011 F-150 ENGINES
BEST IN CLASS: !TORQUE 434lb-ft. 6.2L V8 !TOWING 11,300lbs Ecoboost & 6.2L V8 !FUEL ECONOMY 3.7L V6 †
5.0L V8/360 HP
EcoBoostTM/365 HP
8.9L/100km hwy, 12.8L/100km city
2003
FORD LETS YOU RECYCLE YOUR OR OLDER VEHICLE ▼ AND GET UP TO $ , TOWARDS MOST NEW FORD VEHICLES.
2 300
This offer is in addition to incentives currently offered when combined with the $300 available from the Retire Your Ride program, funded by the Government of Canada on qualifying vehicles of model year 1995 or older. Incentives range from $1000 to $2000. Visit www.ford.ca for details.
In Partnership with
ELIGIBLE MEMBERS GET AN ADDITIONAL
1 000 0O OFF
$ ,
!
ON MOST 2010 AND 2011 FORD VEHICLES. VISIT FORDCOSTCO.CA
IT’S 2011 TODAY. FROM FORD. BUT ONLY UNTIL JANUARY 31ST AT YOUR BC FORD STORE.
bcford.ca
WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Factory order or dealer transfer may be required. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Receive 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) purchase financing on new 2011 Ford [Edge (excluding SE) / Fusion (excluding S), Taurus (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE) / Focus (excluding S), Escape (excluding I4 manual), F-150 (excluding Regular Cab and Raptor] models for a maximum of [36/60/72] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $20,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 36/60/72 months, monthly payment is $555.56 / $333.33 / $277.78, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $20,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. ‡Receive [$1,000 / $2,500 / $3,000 / $4,000 / $4,500 / $4,750 / $5,000 / $5,500 / $6,000 / $6,500 / $7,000 / $7,500 / $8,000 / $11,000] / [$500 / $1,000 / $1,500 / $2,000 / $4,000 / $4,500 / $5,000 / $5,500 / $6,000 / $8,000] in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new [2010]/[2011] [E-Series/ Focus S,Explorer 4 door,Transit Connect/ Fusion Hybrid/Focus (excluding S),Fusion S,Ranger Regular Cab XL and FEL,Edge SE,Flex SE,Escape Hybrid,F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs Fusion (excluding S and Hybrid) / Escape I4 Manual / Ranger Super Cab XL,Escape (excluding I4 manual and hybrid) / Taurus SE,Explorer Sport Trac / Mustang Value Leader,Taurus (excluding SE),Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL) / Mustang (excluding Value Leader),Edge (excluding SE),Flex (excluding SE) / F-150 Regular Cab/ Expedition / F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew / F-250 - F-450 (excluding Chassis Cab)] / [E-Series / Mustang Value Leader,F-150 Super Cab andSuper Crew,F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs / Ranger Regular Cab and FEL,Ranger Super Cab XL / TransitConnect (excluding Electric)/ Mustang V6 (excludingValue Leader)/ Expedition/ Mustang GT / F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2)/ Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL) / F-250 – F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs)]. All Shelby GT500,F-150 Raptor and Medium Truck models are excluded.This offer can beused in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery,but not both.On applicable vehicles,this offer can also be combined with the Commercial Connection Program incentives and,for eligible customers,the Small Business Incentive Program (SBIP).Forsmall fleets with an eligible FIN,this offer can also be used in conjunction with the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP).This offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives. ▼Program in effect fromJan.4/11,to Mar.31/11 (the“ProgramPeriod”).To qualify for a Ford Recycle Your Ride Program (“RYR”) rebate (“Rebate(s)”),customer must qualify for and take part in either the “Retire Your Ride Program” delivered by Summerhill Impact with financial support from the Government of Canada, or Summerhill Impact’s “Car Heaven Program”. 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The ACT
Art teachers expose vulnerable side
Staff from the University of the Fraser Valley open the ACT’s gallery season. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com
No doubt any art student would relish a chance to discuss their teacher’s work, and now they have the chance to do so. “It’s a little bit vulnerable,” admitted Christopher Friesen, one of the organizers of an upcoming faculty arts show and a visual arts instructor at the University of the Fraser Valley. Students from the Lower Mainland, who are also contemplating a career in the arts, can see what the UFV staff are pro-
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department offers in terms of pedagogy,” Friesen said. The visual arts teacher himself works in 21st century portraiture, and just had a show last September in Vancouver. Bringing this show to Maple Ridge is not only a way to exhibit staff work outside their academic walls, but make it more accessible to the public. “One thing art should be doing more of,” said Friesen, “be accessible.” During the run of the show, the ACT gallery will also be hosting a lecture by Dr. Aleksandra Idzior, an art history lecturer from the visual arts department. Her lecture, Come Dance with me – Reflections on Late Medieval Imagery of the Dance of Death,
ducing, and speak to them about their work. But the show opening on Saturday is also an opportunity for the public to view work in many different media and engage with it, Friesen said. “It’s a community gallery and the onus is on us as a faculty to let people dialogue with [the work] and show what we do as a staff,” he said, noting about a dozen staff are part of the upcoming show. “It’s also really a way for the faculty to communicate with each other.” The show will have a strong contemporary edge, and includes painting, mixed media, photography, video, and Native art. “It encompasses what the
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