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The site of a proposed seniors complex has remained empty for the past three years. But on Tuesday night council announced plans are finally going ahead. “We have a space crunch for the seniors,” said Pitt Meadows Mayor Don MacLean. “They’re increasingly more active and they certainly need more space.” They are going to get that in the form of a housing complex, which will contain 102 units, including 71 independent and 31 assisted living suites, along with a 9,530square-foot public seniors centre. Pat De Luca, president of Allegro Properties Inc., started the project that fronts 190A Street before. But due to economic difficulties, he had to pull out. MacLean said De Luca should be given credit for not giving up. And now, with a new partnership, De Luca is back on board and excited about the development. “About five months ago we approached the City and opened up discussions about the project. The mayor, and staff, and council were very receptive,” De Luca said, noting they have now applied for development and building permits. They are expected to break ground again within the next 30 to 60 days. Allegro met with parks and leisure services, and said they, along with the Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre, are happy. Paddy Godbehere, the manager for the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society, said that local seniors “have been working for a long time to have this come about, so there is definitely excitement.”

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Kids engaging in native culture Medicine wheels have many purposes and meanings, according to a local Aboriginal support worker. by Troy Landreville

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The wheels of First Nations cultural education in School District 42 continue to turn. Maple Ridge Elementary is one of two district schools in which medicine wheels have helped generate more Aboriginal awareness among students. Students used a hula hoop, yarn, and feathers to replicate traditional First Nation medicine wheels made by Aboriginal people. Doweling was added to the interior of the hula hoop to create four sections. The goal is to have medicine wheels at every school in the district, said SD42 principal of Aboriginal education Doug Hoey, “It’s the first step for creating awareness,” said Hoey, who added that, thanks to the efforts of Aboriginal support workers, students’ knowledge of First Nations gets “better and better every year.” “I think it’s important for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students to learn about the strong Aboriginal history and culture we have in this area,” Hoey said. During a recent presentation, Maple Ridge Elementary students volunteered to speak to their peers about the medicine wheels they helped construct. For First Nations people, a medicine wheel is many things on many various levels, and has many different meanings and uses. All First Nations have their own way of interpreting a medicine wheel. For Aboriginal support worker Lisa Adair, it’s a symbol of spirituality and teaches about Aboriginal culture. A medicine wheel has many facets, Adair explained. They include the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west), the life cycle from infancy to adolescence, and the four moon phases, among many other things. “With the four seasons, sometimes there are six, including Mother Earth

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Maple Ridge Elementary students, clockwise from bottom left, Terrance Bishop (Grade 6), Danny Waterworth (Grade 7), Evan Hargrove (Grade 7), and Michael Hayashi (Grade 5), all of whom have Aboriginal ancestry, held medicine wheels in the school’s common area. facing down and Father Sky being above. It is a circle which represents natural and personal power in complete balance, and which shows everything is interconnected as a cosmic whole,” Adair said. “I think the Lakota said it best. They call the medicine wheel ‘Wakan Tanka,’ meaning ‘The Great Everything’ and

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that’s just it. It’s the sun and the moon, it’s the totem animals, it’s the elements, the air we breathe, the water we drink, it’s human… everything.” Adair said the medicine wheel can be used as a guide to help people find their way and “ground us when we embark on our inner journeys.”

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Twenty women were sitting in a drug and alcohol recovery session at Hannah House on Tuesday morning when their session was interrupted by a group from G&F Financial delivering an oversized cheque for $15,000. Applause broke out among the women and rang through the building, because they knew Hannah House was now one step closer to breaking ground on its expansion, which will allow up to 92 more women per year to get clean and sober. G&F Financial handed over the cheque to Billy Weselowski, executive director of Innervisions Recovery, which runs three recovery programs – Hannah House in Maple Ridge and two treatment centres in the Tri-Cities. “Billy’s the one with the passion and I think that’s what inspires us,” said Peter Kobayashi, a branch manager with G&F Financial who there for Tuesday’s presentation. Hannah House has been in its present location for six years, and Innervisions wants to add 16 beds to the recovery home for women. “It’s quite valuable to have citizens and businesses step up and

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Billy Weselowski, executive director of Innervisions Recovery, and Howard Norman, Janine Davies, and Peter Kobayashi of G&F Financial stand on the site where the expansion of Hannah House will take place. have a long, hard look and say He’s been clean and sober for this is a good thing,” Weselowski 22 years, is married with three said. children, and his life’s work has He grew up in east Vancouver, become helping other people get in a housing project and got into back on their feet. drugs and crime at a young age. Weselowski said the barriers After being in and out of jail a for women to seek treatment are few times, Weselowski realized at much higher than for men, which 33 that he needed to clean up. is why there are so many fewer

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treatment centres for women. It was his wife who pushed him to open a women’s facility. Hannah House is the only treatment centre for women in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and the TriCities area. Currently the average wait time is 25 to 30 days to get into treatment at Hannah House. The additional 16 beds would allow 72 to 96 more women annually to get help for their addictions – currently they have room for 24 women at a time. Seventy-three per cent of people who come to Hannah House complete the program, Weselowski said. Innervisions Recovery has an abstinence-based program because, Weselowski said, “without the sobriety everything else is based on a house of cards.” “We’re pretty militant about being clean and sober,” he said. An addict’s attitude is “I want as much as I can handle, and I want you to be responsible for it,” Weselowski said. Many of the people working for Innervisions are former addicts, like Weselowski, “who have recovered from the horrors of addiction.” Nothing is wasted at Hannah House, Weselowski said, and many of the improvements, for example, the wood flooring and furniture, have come from grants and donations. Weselowski said the society is hoping to get the balance of what they still need – between $40,000 and $50,000 – to break ground on the expansion on May 1.

Cougar not returning to kill site Conservation officers fear scavenging coyotes are affecting cougar traps. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com

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Then a call came through Monday night from someone who said they saw something that was “brindle coloured.” However, Smith said they believe that person may have seen a coyote instead as they get a lot of calls of that nature. The cougar has killed a goat, two other miniature horses, a donkey and two sheep on the property at 128th Avenue and 264th Street. Conservation officers will not bring out bloodhounds to try and track the cougar until they have a more definitive sighting.

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Five local residents were arrested last Friday when RCMP swarmed a downtown apartment complex.

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Andrea Walker has heard that there are more students than spaces expected for kindergarten at Albion Elementary this fall. But he acknowledged how difficult it is for parents when the expectation is to get their child into the neighbourhood school. “We know how stressful it is for parents,” he said. “We feel badly.” In the three years he’s been principal of the school, they’ve always been able to figure out a way to get all kindergarten students in. While the number of students expected to register is 86, often there are families who want to go to the all-year Kanaka Creek, or other district programs. When the family moved to Albion more than three years ago, Walker

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There would also have to be a variety of criteria used to determine which teachers would be recognized as master teachers, Dalton said. Dalton gave the example of First Nations students whose graduation rates are low compared to their peers and said there by Maria Rantanen might be a way to increase graduation mrantanen@mrtimes.com rates without lowering the bar using a Kevin Falcon created waves in education master teacher system. circles by suggesting if he becomes preWhen he announced his policy proposal mier on Feb. 26. he would introduce merit for merit pay for teachers, Falcon said pay for teachers. recognized master teachers would menMaple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton, tor other teachers, which would in turn who is backing encourage excellence Falcon’s bid to in the system. become leader of the But the criteria “There’s always would be developed B.C. Liberals and room for the premier of the by teachers, adminisprovince, said creattrators, parents, and improvement ing a master teacher community leaders, – I know that system would allow he said. teachers to share Falcon said that firsthand as a their wealth and B.C. has lots of teacher.” expertise with other dedicated teachers, Marc Dalton teachers. but “every parent “There’s always and student knows room for improvewho the exceptional, ment – I know that first-hand as a innovative educators are.” teacher,” said Dalton, who taught at Pitt “Government needs to recognize and Meadows Elementary before being elected reward those teachers, and encourage MLA two years ago. them to share their expertise and methods The objective of rewarding good teachwith their peers,” he added. ers is to help children be more successful Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association presby improving the educational system. ident George Serra said he thinks Falcon The master teacher system is used was “headline grabbing” with his comaround the world, Dalton said, for ments about merit pay. He said merit pay example, in Australia and England, and doesn’t work for teachers because the it’s good to look at other jurisdictions to work they do is not assembly-line work. seek ways to improve education, health, “Kids don’t work that way – teachers and infrastructure. don’t work that way,” Serra said. If a merit pay system was developed, it If there’s extra money for merit pay, would have to draw on information from Serra said it should go into the system teachers, parents, and experts, he said. overall to improve classroom conditions.

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The biggest flag that something was wrong with the details came when an investigating officer found out that two days before the truck was reported stolen, it had been spotted in Ontario. A local police officer saw the distinctive by Amy Judd truck with a young man ajudd@mrtimes.com behind the wheel and Due to the inquisitive he ran the licence plate. nature of an Ontario “He thought, ‘how is police officer, a Maple a young man affording Ridge couple owes a vehicle like this,’” This once yellow truck was bought by the ICBC a lot of money. Grossman recounted. In 2003, Ronald and The plate checked Miramichi police and painted black. Jeannete LeBlanc, then out because the truck of Pitt Meadows, leased a bright yellow had not been reported stolen yet, but that 2003 Chevrolet SSR truck that was advercheck was date-and-time stamped. tised at more than $57,000. ICBC first pursued criminal charges The couple claimed that on Oct. 1, 2004 against the LeBlancs, but when those were they parked the truck in their driveway, dismissed, they proceeded with a civil and the next morning it was gone. suit. They filed a stolen vehicle claim and as Now, the local couple has to pay back a result, ICBC paid out more than $60,000 their original pay-out, plus investigation to the leasing company. costs – totalling more than $100,000. “We paid out the claim as we had no “Quite apart from the compelling and reason to believe this objective nature of the corwas a false claim,” said roborative evidence, the This story first ICBC spokesperson Adam testimony of the LeBlancs appeared as Grossman. is singularly unpersuasive,” Then in 2007 the truck said B.C. Supreme Court breaking news at was found on a property in Justice Gail Dickson in www.mrtimes.com Miramichi, N.B. – where finding the couple committhe LeBlancs were originted fraud and perjury. ally from. The truck was being stored on ICBC has since sold the vehicle to the behalf of a man who was hired by the Miramichi police for a reduced value. It’s couple to do some renovations on their now used for the public community outhouse in 2004. reach and the police also use it to encourThis piqued the interest of ICBC’s speage teens to avoid driving while impaired. cial investigation unit, and they started to “It’s our customers’ money,” said examine the case further, Grossman said. Grossman, “and we deserve not to have “Especially given the amount we paid our money exploited in this way.” • More online at www.mrtimes.com, click on “News” out on the claim,” he added.

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Community must take responsibility Let’s get it done this time. The land is available, the commitment has returned… and as Pitt Meadows Mayor Don McLean astutely noted, the seniors’ needs keep growing. This time, the senior living complex proposed for 190A Street, behind the Family Recreation Centre, needs to be seen through to completion. The commitment needs to be complete. As a society, we quickly and easily proclaim our respect – even reverence – for the seniors in our communities. We easily extol their virtues… as long as they don’t cost money. We’re quick to point out that these are the people who built our community. These are the people who nurtured us through our youth, established us as productive members of the community. These are the people who, through their jobs, their perseverance, their dedication, their commitment, built the relative wealth that most of us enjoy today. But now their most productive years – in economic terms – are over. The job of creating wealth has passed from their hands to ours. And it’s a shame that, the moment our wealth is threatened, the seniors are among the first to feel the pinch. We need to recognize the value of seniors in continuing to create and build community, if not always in economic terms, then certainly by the social contributions that they afford us through their active participation with family, friends, and society as a whole. And the community they built needs to take responsibility for the seniors’ continued contributions that enrich us all. We must ensure that, this time, the seniors living project – or one like it – continues to completion, to meet the needs of those who have met the needs of the community for so many years. Partnerships between public and private enterprises are all well and good – and they can benefit all parties concerned – but this time, if for whatever reason, the private end of the deal lets the community down, then the community must step forward and make arrangements necessary to ensure that our senior members’ needs are met. This time, let’s get it done. – B.G.

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Western heads still lost in irony “People disappear,” says one proBritain to Israel – are terrified that out tester explaining what happened in of the turmoil of the Egyptian streets the past to anyone who publicly disthere may rise the kind of sweeping agreed with Hosni Mubarak’s regime. Islamist movement that will lead to As police pour into the Cairo an Iranian-style anti-Western governstreets, beating anyone in their ment. Lyn And they worry that this rebellion path, people are afraid to go home virus may be contagious – perhaps it because, says the protester, that’s Cockburn will spread across borders (is Jordan where the police arrest them and next or maybe Yemen?). Maybe the they are never seen again. Straight Talk entire region will destabilize and Meanwhile, violence continues in worse, the price of oil will skyrocket. the streets in a situation that changes While these are valid concerns, it must be by the hour. noted that the unrest has risen out of Mubarak’s “There is a need to restore calm,” said our 30-year dictatorship, years that the West chose Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon, having just to do nothing, all in the name of stability. The learned how to perform understatement. He went “better the dictator we know” policy has finally on to echo the U.S., calling for “an orderly transibackfired. tion” in Egypt, as though the people have voted Just how out of touch is the West? Here’s a in a new government in a democratic election. comment from former British PM Tony Blair on The reality is, of course, a trifle different. Piers Morgan’s Feb. 1 CNN program. Mubarak, As gunfire is heard in the streets, the protestsaid Blair, is “immensely courageous, and a force ers remain unimpressed with Mubarak’s Tuesday for good.” He went on to urge Western governspeech in which he promised not to run in the ments to back Mubarak. September elections. Oh the tepid, careful responses from both the Mubarak has tried everything from firing his United States and Canada to the people’s rebelentire cabinet to dangling the “dialogue” carlions, first in Tunisia, then Egypt. Perhaps to rot. Many protesters believe he is now stalling underline the depth of the West’s denial or perfor time – with a little help from his friends, of haps to illustrate its ignorance of irony, Hillary course, the friends who make people disappear. Clinton remarked, sincerity dripping off every And yes, there have been many incidents of word, “We don’t want to see something take over looting that have shocked the world – especially in Egypt that would cause oppression.” the theft of valuable artifacts. President Obama has condemned the violence However, the BBC has stated there are reports in Cairo as “deplorable,” but he continues to walk that at least some of the looters are plants, that a fine line and has not insisted that Mubarak step they are government employees, especially from down immediately. the Ministry of the Interior, sent to give the proThe West has helped to prop up repressive testers a black eye. regimes all across the Middle East by giving them Meanwhile, Prime Minister Harper has joined money and arms, by turning a blind eye to gross other world leaders in promoting the concept of injustice. All the while preaching democracy to “non-violent reforms,” something that may well the world. All while demonizing China and occabe impossible after the 30 years that the world’s sionally using Syria for rendition purposes when major countries have propped up Mubarak. it can’t prove that a suspect, like Maher Arar for Enablers, all. example, is a terrorist. For example, the U.S. has been sending As violence erupts in the streets of Cairo, Mubarak $1.5 billion every year. The tanks in the streets are American-made and the tear gas canis- will the West now offer sincere support for the ters are stamped “Made in the U.S.A.” Egyptian people and, at least momentarily, leave Governments everywhere – from the U.S. to aside self interest? Maybe.

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Hotel tax seen as backward Dear editor,

Once again, count on Maple Ridge Councillor Craig Speirs to be the one that doesn’t get it. If hotel developers and those who run hotels are now looking at Maple Ridge to build a hotel, it is precisely because Maple Ridge doesn’t currently have a hotel tax. The idea that the District imposes a tax, and then uses the money to promote tourism and new business is backwards. If a large group is planning a meeting or retreat, or a family is planning a wedding, then find out they will be charged an extra two per cent, do you think that will make a difference in their final decision? The reason the tourism board was spun

off as private enterprise was to reduce the tax burden overall. Nowhere else in Canada does one tax get eliminated only to get replaced by another with no net gain to consumers or residents. Perhaps this is why Coun. Speirs has his eye on Ottawa these days, and not focused on Maple Ridge. If we want to promote business and tourism in Maple Ridge, we need to send a clear message we’re open for business. Maple Ridge is the only municipality in the Fraser Valley that doesn’t charge a tax on hotel rooms. Vote for change November 2011.

Jim Bulpit, Maple Ridge

Animal welfare

Toughen laws to protect sled dogs Dear editor,

Let’s get off our collective butts and use the horror we all feel at the slaughter of 100 healthy sled dogs and bring criminal charges against company officials and employees, deny the perpetrator

WorkSafeBC. benefits, fine the company big bucks and close them down. Most importantly, let’s change our animal-protection laws to protect sled dogs from slaughter in any form.

Diane Brinton, Pitt Meadows

Reaction

Conservatives owed the credit Dear editor,

In your editorial piece [Promise about holding power, Jan. 25 Opinion, The TIMES], you made a few good points, however the basic thrust of the piece was negated by major errors. Firstly, it was the Harper Conservatives who brought about the ”most progressive, democratic campaign finance laws in the world” that we have today. No other party would have had the courage to do so. It is the Liberals who have financed their elec-

tion wins from large corporate donations and large private donors, while the NDP have depended upon the labour movement for its financial strength. The Conservative Party, on the other hand, is financed almost entirely by small individual donations from everyday Canadians. You were entirely incorrect when you stated that the subsidy goes to candidates; it in fact goes to party headquarters, the candidates/MPs see nothing of it, and so your assumption that it is an

incentive for MPs to do what the electors want is totally lost. The subsidy pays for the ridiculous ads we are now watching on TV – what a waste. The sooner this waste is stopped the better. With the incredible tax savings on political donations, 75 per cent on the first $500, there is no need for further taxpayer support. Why should Canadians pay millions of dollars annually to the Bloc Quebecois?

Graham Mowatt, Maple Ridge

Federal politics

Massage should be HST exempt

Dear editor,

Mr. [MLA Randy] Kamp claims that Mr. [Prime Minister Stephen] Harper does not hide from the press and from time to time, he does take off-the-cuff questions from the media. He, according to Mr. Kamp, is apparently too focused on governing to spend time with the media, and get this “public relations exercises.” First Mr. Kamp, pre-approved questions from some favoured media hack does not constitute making himself available to the public press. That is what they call propaganda. He also mentions that he is not sure what the opposition is talking about on other issues. I am sure that is true at least, as I have found that Mr. Kamp is quite uninformed about most of the questions I have asked him about. A recent example: I asked him about my having to pay HST on registered therapeutic massage, and he informed me that had nothing to do with the federal government. Well Mr. Kamp, quite the contrary. It

has everything to do with the federal government. B.C. RMTs have the highest professional standards in Canada, probably in North America, but it was not exempt from the GST and thus now is not exempt from the HST. The very reason this medical anomaly exists is that years ago the federal government deemed there had to be four regulated provinces to be exempt from the GST. And guess what happened, as soon as the massage associations got those four provinces regulated the feds moved the goal post to five provinces. And do you want to bet that when the RMTs get the fifth province, it will be moved to six provinces – to qualify for exemption. The BC Liberals had a perfect chance to rectify the injustice of taxing a registered medical treatment when implementing the HST, but also chose not to exempt RMT from HST. It is my opinion that Mr. Kamp, as our elected representative, is not aware of a lot of the things he should not only be aware of, but responsible for.

Wayne Clark, Maple Ridge

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Girls are golden MRSS’ women wrestlers are proving their skill on mats all over the province. At last weekend’s Miri Piri invite in Abbotsford, coach Bill McCrae’s wrestling team once again posted high on the leaderboard, with four girls pinning their opponents to take gold. Ciara McCrae and Shae Corwin both won the gold in the 48 kg category, with Clarissa Morgan and Candice Owen winning at 57 kg. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports

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The Golden Ears Bridge has become an instant connection from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to Langley, which is good news for the Langley Jr. Thunder’s recruiting efforts. Recently at the Langley Events Centre, the third-year B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League franchise signed three players from Ridge Meadows: James Baker, Sam Weselowski, and Lyndon Knuttila. They join fellow Ridge Meadows product Reegan Comeault, who was an impact player in 2010, his first full season with the Jr. Thunder after making six appearances with the squad in 2009. Comeault, the first pick overall at the ’09 Midget free-agent lacrosse draft, recorded a team-leading 33 goals (including 17 on the powerplay) and 73 points in 20 games.

Comeault is looking forward to the 2011 campaign. “We are pretty young, so we are looking to improve this year and turn out better,” he said. “We’ve still got three more years together with pretty much the same core group.” Comeault didn’t hesitate to join the Jr. Thunder after being selected at the top of the draft table two years ago. “I talked to the management and they were really good to me throughout the process,” he said. “I got an opportunity to play junior last year when, if I went to a lot of other places, I wouldn’t have, so I think it helped me on a personal level.” Jr. Thunder general manager, co-governor, and vice-president of lacrosse operations Brock Rose said players of Comeault’s ilk possess the character necessary to be difference-makers. “They don’t want a participation pin, they want to change a franchise,” Rose said. “I’m looking for that attitude where ‘I want to get this done’.” With the Midget draft being nixed

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this year, the Jr. Thunder took a will ease his transition to junior proactive approach and signed lacrosse. the trio of Ridge Meadows play“I know all of them already and I ers, which is no coincidence, Rose know their playing styles,” he said. explained. The Jr. Thunder finished at the “They [Ridge Meadows] are bottom of the eight-team junior A developing good ball players league with a 2-19 record last sea– plain and simple,” Rose said. son. Despite the abysmal record, “They’re in the Valley, the proximRose said there were bright spots. ity is close, with “I don’t think we “They are the bridge, and the had struggles,” he Events Centre and said. developing good everything else… “If you look at ball players – plain it’s a perfect storm.” our team, we had If there was a the second-best and simple… it’s a draft, Baker was powerplay in the perfect storm.” going to be taken league and if you Brock Rose first overall by the look at our powerJr. Thunder anyplay guys, they way, Rose noted. were all still not Baker said the Jr. Thunder is junior-age players. They have four going to be a “good team and get more years of junior left, including better as the years go on.” last year.” Weselowski said he is excited Rose noted the team’s goaltendabout joining the Jr. Thunder. As ing was “just average,” the main for what he’ll bring to the team reason six netminders are expected next year, he said, “I’ll try to be as to show up at training camp. well-rounded as possible but above “While I don’t want to put the all else, try to be a tough defensive emphasis on one player, or one transition player.” position, it was pretty evident Knuttila said having Ridge where we needed to identify our Meadows players on the team weaknesses,” he said.

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Ramblers best The Maple Ridge Ramblers played their best game of the year Tuesday night, said coach Don Herman. The Riverside girls basketball team are currently ranked fifth in the province, but they were no match on Tuesday for the Maple Ridge senior girls team, who beat them 67-41. Kolbie Orum scored 27 of the team’s points, and was once again their top scorer. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports

Winning Racers The Ridge Meadows Racers continued to show off their skills on the ice at last week’s Sardis Fliers meet. In junior action, William McLennan took first in two 500m races, while his brother Thomas McLennan took first in the 1500m and a second 500m race. Teammate Steven Timotius finished with a first and second place, Yijun Shi flew to one first and a third, and Ian Cross notched a second and two thirds. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports

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Tumbling for the ball Tea Cecic (left) from the U12 Girls Burnaby Tornados collided with Elise Mehrassa of the Golden Ears United Soccer Club U12 Girls Fury, while teammate Hannah Doyle (in the background), and Kayla Curran looked on. The girls were playing a U12 girls league game last Sunday at Glenwood School.

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Friday, February 4, 2011

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Valentine’s

Sweetie serenades benefit good causes You can have your spouse, significant other, flame, or fling serenaded to benefit the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation. by Troy Landreville

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If music be the food of love, play on – William Shakespeare usic and romance have long been intertwined, and as a buildup to Valentine’s Day, a local chorus will serenade people’s sweeties to benefit a good cause. Rayne Beveridge, along with his glee club and adult choir members, will “Music can be a wonderful deliver singing telegrams across Maple Ridge and expression of love.” Pitt Meadows, with Rayne Beveridge half the proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The rest will go Troy Landreville/TIMES to funding the glee club. Rayne Beveridge warmed up his vocal cords in preparation for the weekend before Valentine’s Day, when he will lead a chorus around the “Music can be a wonderful community to benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation. expression of love,” Beveridge said. “It’s an expression that something to raise money for and 65 will make unannounced Beveridge said the singers are can’t necessarily be expressed our [glee] club, but it’s also visits to homes and businesses chomping at the bit to show off through words.” important for me to have the around Maple Ridge and Pitt their vocal chops. One of Beveridge’s students kids doing work for the comMeadows on Feb. 12-13. “They are really excited,” suggested benefiting the foundamunity and doing things for a There are three songs to Beveridge said. “They think it tion because it would be approgood cause,” Beveridge said. choose from: Marry You by is a really cool idea. If you can priate on the one day of the year Led by Beveridge, the Bruno Mars, Queen’s Crazy Little imagine, opening your door to that’s synonymous with hearts. Valentine’s chorus consisting of Thing Called Love, and the Elvis 15 people singing a song for “We wanted originally to do vocalists between the ages of 12 classic, Love Me Tender. you on your doorstep doing

choreography but singing in two or three-part harmonies… they are really excited to be a part of something like that.” The chorus has been practising for a month-and-a-half to prepare for the weekend before Valentine’s Day. “It’s really all about getting it together,” Beveridge said. The group is staying within the boundaries of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to allow travel time between telegrams, which will be delivered between 3 and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12 and 1 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13. “We figure about five minutes to ring the doorbell, have them answer, let them know who we are and who sent us, sing our song, and say ‘thank you’ and ‘happy Valentine’s Day’ and 15 minutes to drive to the next place,” Beveridge said. The person behind the telegram can be there to watch, if he or she so chooses. The telegrams cost $30 each and payments can be made at both locations of the Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts. Call Beveridge at 604-781-1213 or email him at raynebeveridge@ hotmail.com to arrange a time and place for a telegram. The Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts locations are, in Maple Ridge, at 21-22621 Lougheed Hwy., and in Pitt Meadows at 12229 Harris Rd.

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February 5 & 6

❚ Maple Ridge Mountain Festival Society presents the fourth annual Spirit of Wood Festival at the ACT Maple Ridge. Events and activities at this year’s family-friendly festival include Spirit Wood (an evening music and dance production featuring the Arts Umbrella), a Lumber Jack Pancake Breakfast, the Wood Art Showcase and Sale with local and regional wood artists and crafters, and a kids’ wood-themed make-and-take activities. For Spirit of Wood tickets or more information on the festival, contact the ACT box office at 604-4762787 or visit www.theactmapleridge.org/spiritofwood.

February 5

❚ St. Patrick’s School will hold its 17th annual Trivia Night and Auction starting at 6:30 p.m. at the school, 22589 121st Ave. in Maple Ridge. Tickets are $25 and include a late-night burger meal, live and silent auctions, door prizes, 50/50 draw, cash bar, various games and trivia, trivia, and more trivia. Contact the school office at 604-467-1571 for tickets and information.

February 8

❚ The Wellness Connection presents Create A Joyful Life at the Maple Ridge Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join holistic life coach Brenda Wallace and yoga instructor Nash Cajee for an inspiring and relaxing evening. Learn how to connect mind, body and spirit with yoga breathing and meditative exercises. Identify long-term goals and short-term tasks to achieve life balance. Free admission. Call Brenda at 604-375-9341 or visit www.wellnessconnectionbc.com for information.

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February 11

❚ Pitt Meadows seniors hold a Valentine’s party at the seniors lounge in the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre, 12027 Harris Rd., at 1 p.m. Tickets are $3.50. For more info, drop by the seniors lounge or call 604465-2476.

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❚ Alouette Field Naturalists hold their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the craft room of the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224th St.

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❚ Tie Dye at the Pitt Meadows Museum. This week between 2 and 4 p.m. bring a plain white cotton article of clothing and get colourful, vintage style. Museum Sundays are open to children, adults and families. Admission is by donation. For more information, call the museum at 604-465-4322.

February 10

❚ The Ex-Service Women’s regular meeting will start with a Valentine’s lunch at 12 p.m. with the meeting at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 12101 224th St.

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February 6

❚ Alouette Field Naturalists travel to Derby Reach Park. Meet at Tim Hortons at the corner of Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road at 9:30 a.m. Call Alison at 604463-3902 for information.

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February 5

❚ During the University of the Fraser Valley Faculty Show at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery, the gallery will also host a lecture by Dr. Aleksandra Idzior, a distinguished art history lecturer from the Visual Arts Department of the UFV. Her lecture Come Dance with me – Reflections on Late Medieval Imagery of the Dance of Death will be at 12:30 p.m. Her theme will be explored in both contemporary and medieval contexts, demonstrating how the ‘dance of death’ contains elements of subversive humour amidst an otherwise grave and macabre subject. The gallery is located at the ACT, 11944 Haney Pl.

February 8

❚ St. Patrick’s School annual open house will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at 22589 121st Ave. in Maple Ridge. The local community is invited to come and learn about the school. Contact the office for more information at 604-4671571.

Come out and bring instruments if you wish to participate, join in the singing, or just enjoy the music and request a song.

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at Whonnock Lake Centre at 7:30 p.m. We encourage visitors, guests, and new or potential members to join us. Besides spinners and weavers, we welcome felters, knitters, basket makers, and anyone interested in any other fibre arts. Call Marie at 604-462-9059 for information.

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“No Payments Until Spring 2011” (90 day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on all new 2011 and remaining 2010 Kia models on approved credit (O.A.C.). No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. 0% purchase financing available on select remaining 2010 and 2011 Kia models for up to 84 months on approved credit (OAC). 0% purchase financing available on all remaining 2010 and 2011 Kia Rio, Rio5 models for up to 84 months on approved credit (OAC). Loan Credit for 2011 Rio / 2011 Rio5 / 2011 Forte / 2011 Forte Koup / 2011 Forte5/ 2011 Soul / 2011 Rondo / 2011 Sportage / 2011 Sorento/ 2011 Sedona / 2011 Borrego is $0 / $0/ $500/ $0/ $0 /$500 / $1,000 / $0 / $1,250/ $1,000 / $1,500 / $1,500. Loan credit varies by model and trim. Cash Purchase Credit for 2011 Rio / 2011 Rio5 / 2011 Forte / 2011 Forte Koup / 2011 Forte5/ 2011 Soul / 2011 Rondo / 2011 Sportage / 2011 Sorento/ 2011 Sedona / 2011 Borrego is $3,700 / $2,000/ $1,250 / $0 / $0 / $2,000 / $3,000 / $0 / $4,100 / $5,500 / $4,000. Cash purchase credit varies by models and trims. Cash purchase price for 2011 Rio EX MT (RO542B) / 2011 Soul 1.6L MT (SO550B) / 2011 Sorento LX MT (SR540B) / 2011 Rondo LX (RN751B) is $11,450 / $15,645 / $21,545 / $18,645 and includes cash credit of $3,700/ $2,000 / $4,100 / $3,000 based on an MSRP of $15,150 / $17,645 / $25,645 / $21,645. 2011 Rio $117.00 bi-weekly payments based on the selling price of $19,000 over a 84 month term @ 0%interest, 0 down payment no residual plus HST OAC price is including a $5000.00 consolidation, 2011 Soul $175.00 bi -weekly payments based on the selling price of $26,800 over a 60/84 month term at 1.49% interest the cost of borrowing is $1471.00 and the residual is $8933.00 plus HST OAC including $10,000 consolidation, 2011 Sorento $257.00 bi-weekly payment based on the selling price of $39,000.00 over a 60/84 month term at 1.9% interest the cost of borrowing is $2503.00 and the residual is $12,868.00 plus HST OAC including $15,000 consolidation, 2011 Sportage cash purchase price of $21,645.00 plus HST OAC and includes all Kia incentives. There is bikes and barbeque’s valued up to $150.00 to be given away with each purchase and must be given at time of purchase expires Feb 6, 2011. The consolidation sell and giveaways expiry Feb 6, 2011 . Cash purchase prices do not include D&D (Destination and Delivery) and excludes licensing, insurance, PPSA and dealer administration fees. Cash credit varies by models and trims. License, registration, insurance, dealer administration fees ($199-599) and taxes are excluded. Other lease and finance options are also available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices are subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. Financing and lease rates vary by vehicle and are valid on approved credit (O.A.C.) only. Offer ends Feb 6, 2011.

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DEVEREAUX David Nov. 16, 1953 - Jan 25, 2011

Passed away peacefully after a short, courageous battle with cancer. David stepped out of this world and into the arms of our Heavenly Father. He will be greatly missed by parents Bill and Doris, wife of 32 years Monika, children Daniel (Natascha), Mischo, Nicole, grandchildren Ashton and Anouk, sister Hazel (Peter), Brother Jim (Dianne), nieces Karen and Stephanie as well as extended family and many friends in Canada and Switzerland and his church family at Maple Ridge Alliance. In lieu of flowers, donations to Voice of the Martyrs (http://www.persecution.net) a charity close to David’s heart, would be appreciated. A Memorial Service was held at 1 pm, Saturday January 29 at Maple Ridge Alliance Church 20399 Dewdney Trunk Road.

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation? All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s. 604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540 PITT MEADOWS GUIDELINES POLICY F09(1990) Calls for the flooding of the drainage system in the wet months of March and October and it is also done in November. The float switch settings at the pump stations are too high so that the pumps cycle 3 feet above some lands drainage systems. The drain pipes of these rural lands are submerged by the City in October and remain that way. The property owners pay for drainage with a drainage utility and receive flooding in return. 21 years is too long. People need to demand an end to this damage to get it to stop.

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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

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A well Established Maple Ridge company has an immediate opening for a part time sewing associate. Must have knowledge of sewing techniques, with the ability to learn and demonstrate machine capabilities. Experience in a retail environment is an asset. Send resume to: Haney Sewing and Sound Attn: Don Sheppard 22381 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge, B.C., V2X3J4

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TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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General Requirements, Qualifications and Experience (all positions): • A valid BC Driver’s License • Ability to pass a criminal record check • Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related field • Experience in working with First Nation communities and/or organizations • High level of competency using computers/software (MS Office) • Proven experience in preparing and administering budgets • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills • Ability to be professional in stressful circumstances • Solution oriented thinker who enjoys working independently and as a team

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Economic Development Officer Specific requirements include: • Minimum 5 years experience in economic development (preferably in a First Nations environment) • Proven ability to work with Business and investors to develop joint venture opportunities • Proven ability to secure funding and grant monies to support projects that further develop economic opportunities in the community To view job descriptions, visit our website at www.sumasfirstnation.com/employment In addition to a current resume, provide details of salary expectations and submit a cover letter expressing clearly how you meet the requirement criteria as stated within the job description. Applications will be accepted until February 18, 2011 at 3:00 pm: Attention: Jennette Silver Email: Jennette.Silver@sumasfirstnation.com We appreciate all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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The Abbotsford Police Department, with staff strength in excess of 290, is committed to making Abbotsford the safest city in BC. Through continuous improvement and innovation, we strive to provide the highest quality of service to our growing community. We currently have the following unionized civilian position:

Casual Finance Clerk You will be responsible for assisting the Finance Staff. Responsibilities will include timesheet data entry and verification, word processing and spread sheet preparation, processing invoices and billings, managing correspondence and problem solving. You will have a minimum of three years related accounting and/or payroll experience in a computerized environment and a certificate or diploma in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, with a typing speed of 45 wpm and proven computer skills. Good grammar, cognitive and interpersonal skills will also be required. Applicants will be tested in order to assess the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain an enhanced security clearance, which includes a polygraph test. If this opportunity matches your qualifications and expectations, please submit your resume online at:

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Closing date: February 19, 2011 We are accepting resumes online only. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Abbotsford Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage diversity.

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Burnaby

2271 DUTHIE Ave. Sun, Feb 6th, 2 - 4pm. 7 BR, 3.5 baths. 2560 sf house. 66 x 121 sf lot. $868,000. Call Lilia at 604-219-2900.

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Coquitlam

1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.

office: 604- 524-8174 cell: 604- 813-8789

COQ. 2 BR $900, 1 BR $800, Now/Mar 1, incls heat, parking. 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

COQ, BLUE Mtn. 1 BR. $750/mo incl heat & u/g prkg. Avail now. Will consider 1 small dog. Sorry, no cats. N/s. 604-723-6907

COTTONWOOD PLAZA COQ: 1980 Cape Horne, VIEW! 3 BR DUPLEX, dbl garage. National Home Warr. $499,900. By Owner/Builder. 604-522-3100

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6035

FOODSAFE

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6040

Okanagen/ Interior

KELOWNA EXEC. 6 bdrm/7 bath completely furnished w/o rancher entertainers dream; 4 bdrms have ensuites, stunning lake/city/ mountain views. Gorgeous landscaping, sauna & salt pool. $1.5M. 1-877-762-7831

6505

Apartments & Condos

MAPLE RIDGE Bright Lrg 1 BR & 2 BR, heat, hot water, cbl incls, Avail Now. 604-783-2902

6508

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

office: 604- 936-1225

1-800-339-5133

Apt/Condos

AMBER ROCHESTOR

office: 604- 939-8905 cell: 604- 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-848-5993 NEW WEST 1 BR, bright, spac, 830 sq ft, incls ht, h/w, locker, Feb 1, N/p, N/s, $745. 778-991-8818. NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $740/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288

NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $730/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. New carpets. Near Skytrain. Great view! Avail March 1st. Cats okay! Deposit required.

Call 604-521-2884

POCO, DOWNTOWN. Spacious 2 BR + den, 3rd flr. 1,250 sf. Gas f/p, 2 f/baths, h/wd floors, granite, S.S. applis, 2 u/g prkg. River view! $1550/mo. Immed. 604-945-7456

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

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6540

Houses - Rent

3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597

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Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

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6565

Office/Retail Rent

RESTAURANT for lease/sale! M. Ridge restaurant. Fully equip’d, ready to open, was lic. for 43 seats, offices: 269sf - 624sf 604-462-8164 or 604-339-5899

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

POCO, Own BR, $425 incls utils, W/D, share home. NS/NP. Avail Now. Nr Coq Ctr. 778-216-1727

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

3 BR East Maple Ridge, upper flr. avail now, $1200incl utils. 778-862-3568

BBY, BCIT. 1 BR bsmt, gas f/p, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $750/mo incl hydro/cbl. Mar 1st. 604-421-6917

BBY, EAST. 2 BR, grd/lvl. 1100 sf. $850/mo + util. Radiant heat, sh’d laundry. Near schools & bus. 604-521-1008 or 604-789-6318 BBY, HIGHGATE Mall, Lrg 3 BR very clean bsmt ste, big b/yrd. Mar 1. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1150 incl util, shrd W/D. 604-771-1217

BBY, MIDDLEGATE. Bright 1 BR. Ns/Np, No w/d. $650/mo incl hydro/cbl. March 1. 604-522-6773 BBY N. BCIT Newer 2 BR, grnd flr, $775 incls utls. N/S, N/P. Avail now. Very cln. 604-293-2295

BBY, S. 1 BR, full bath, private laundry. N/s. $750/mo incl hydro. Near bus. Immed. 604-435-6087

COQ 1 BR g/l, f/bath sh’d W/D, lam flrs, prkg. $750 incls utls, cbl, net. Mar 1. NS/NP. 604-374-1071

POCO, Gates Park. 2 BR, 2 full baths, 5 SS appl, f/p, 2 u/g prkg, wood flrs . NS/NP. 604-726-8656

Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

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COQ, Blue Mtn/ Como Lake. 3 BR, upper floor of house. Ns/np. 1.5 baths, big deck, 6 applis. $1450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077

POCO 3 BR Rancher, 2 f/bath, w/d, big f/yard. $1350. By bus. Mar 1. Pets ok. 604-522-3100

COQ 3121 Pattulo, 2 BR bsmt, full bath, own w/d, all appls. $1050 incls utils. Pets ok. 2 mins to Coq Centre. Avail Feb 1st. 778-688-2594 COQ. BRAND New 2 BR bsmnt ste, 5 s/s appls, granite counters, N/s, N/p, $1000. 604-945-2873 COQ CTR. Executive 2 BR, upper floor. 2 full baths, 5 appls. Rad heat. Central a/c. $1300 incls hydro/cbl. Mar 1. 604-941-0712 COQ. CTR. luxury 1 BR, 5 appls, f/p, sec u/g prkg, N/s, N/p, refs, 1 yr lease, $1000. 604-803-9901 COQ. Nr Lougheed Mall, 3 BRs Brookmere, main flr, 3 appls, 1.5 ba, carport, storage shed, NS/NP. $1300 + shr utls. 604-721-2941 M RIDGE new bsmt suite, 1 BR + den, 5 appls, insuite laundry, lrg coverd deck $900 incl utils, avail now, ns np 604-467-1053

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Suites/Partial Houses

MAPLE RIDGE 2 br bsmt storage own entry, balcony, wd, ns, np. $850 incl util Feb 1 604-721-9488 PO CO Shaunessey/Pitt River 2 BR bsmt ste, remodelled, 3yrs old, laminate, inc shrd laundry/ cable/net, patio, parking, transit/ WCE $835 + utils. 604-945-0333

POCO CITADEL 900sf 2 BR, own W/D, D/W, maple flrs, 12 ft ceil’g, sep entry, CDS. By Mid/ Elem sch. $925 incls utls, cbl, net. NS/NP. Av Mar 1. 604-941-3391

POCO NORTHSIDE, newer 2 BR bsmt. Near schools, shops, bus. $850 incls utls. Av now. NS/NP. 604-941-6843 or 778-708-4045

6605

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MAPLE RIDGE Brookside Gardens

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POCO 2 BR T/H $775/mo & $815/mo. Quiet-family complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

9145 9105

Domestic

1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3500. 604-763-3223

Scrap Car Removal

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9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1997 TOYOTA RAV4, awd, new tires, maintained well 249 K, newer tran $3900. 604-792-3288

9522

RV’s/Trailers

2003 ADVENTURER 90 RDS camper, dinette push out, winter pkg, elec jacks, awning, full bath, $12,900, pics avail 604-824-1710

8020

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

8030

L & J Finishing Carpentry For all your woodworking needs Custom millwork, kitchens & baths, custom furniture, flooring, crown mouldings, baseboards. Over 25 years experience. Call Luigi 604-790-2540 www.ljfinishing.com

8080 2000 JEEP TJ Sport, Grn, hard/ soft top, 4 l, 6 cyl, 124,038kms. Gd cond. $10,995. 604-530-2839

9160

Sports & Imports

1990 TOYOTA Celica auto, air cared, white, 210K, $750, D9921 Abbotsford area 604-855-6522

2005 TOYOTA Corolla-Automatic 4doors 102kms great shape, A/C, CD/AM/FM. Excellent gas mileage, $11,250 604-864-4960.

Carpentry

Electrical

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8087

Excavating

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Cancer June 21-July 22: The emphasis lies on mysteries, sex, intimacy, research, large finances, lifestyle, crucial health matters, commitment – anything that can change your life deeply (usually another person is involved). This month, these changes tend to work through your ambitions, career, or status situations. E.g., a “status” wedding changes your life and finances. Or a career opportunity demands a commitment (of $?) from you, and will change your life. (Your career is marked by splendid luck this winter/spring.) Charge ahead SundayWednesday (a happy day!). Retreat, rest, plan Friday eve, Saturday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Relationships, relocation, dealings with the public, fame, negotiations, litigation, agreements, opportunities and opposition – these fill February. This week, especially Sunday to Tuesday, emphasizes the source of this winter/spring’s good luck: legal, loving, intellectual, international and cultural scenes. Work, health and your duties or ambitions might interfere – these are heading for a deep change and “rebirth.” (It centres on Wednesday, but could occur anytime in February.) Chase your ambitions Wednesday, but avoid conflict, aggression Thursday. Joy, friends, Friday/Saturday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Work’s essential – get it done. Your efforts, duties (and perhaps health) are tied up with an influence of deep change this month, especially this Sunday to Tuesday. This can manifest as: a sexual affair with a co-worker, investment in your job or tools/machinery, or changes brought about by your job or health – all are agents of change – beneficial change. Money goes better than romance right now. A gentle love floats in Wednesday, but irritation dissipates affection Thursday. (DON’T invest or make big changes this day.) Be ambitious Friday eve, Saturday – success accompanies you!

Moving & Storage

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Flooring/ Refinishing

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8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

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Laminate & Hardwood

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8180

Home Services

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8200

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8185

2005 PONTIAC Montana SV6. Loaded! CD/DVD, 1 owner, no accid. $8750 obo. 604-536-7975

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Lie low, rest Sunday morning. This afternoon to Tuesday your energy and charisma surge – a bit of big luck could come, maybe involving home, relationships or money. (However, don’t push authorities.) Chase money Wednesday to Friday noon – but take care with purchases. Your hopes and your money resources (earnings level, savings) are in conflict – find reality. You might sense, or be offered, a career or status “partnership.” It’s subtle, you have to be intuitive or watch clues. Friday eve, Saturday bring errands, casual friends, curiosity and variety – read, write, talk. Taurus April 20-May 20: The emphasis lies on ambition, career, prestige relationships, your reputation and status. Elements of fantasy/deception, creative ideas and impatient bosses crowd this zone. If you deal with government, large corporations, institutions or charitable agencies, “impatient bosses” will be less of a factor. Be willing, quick to respond – and keep your sense of humour (especially Thursday!). Use Sunday eve through Tuesday for research and planning – get plenty of rest. Your energy surges Wednesday to Friday: display your skills, work hard. Excellent purchases Friday eve, Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20: The accent lies on gentle love, compassion, broad vision, law, higher education, publishing, far travel and cultural rituals. February 5/6’s sober, realistic love wish is almost sure to come true. But a “sweet confection” love wish, involving beauty, and perhaps involving a Libra or Taurus, is less likely to come true. (Some “destiny” lies in wait for this one – either a wipe-out, or a deep rebirth.) In other ways, Sunday to Tuesday brings wish fulfillment, social delights and happiness. Rest, lie low Wednesday/Thursday. You shine, succeed and attract others, Friday eve, Saturday!

8090

778-558-7450

Luxury Cars

2001 JAGUAR S-Type 3.0, V6, Auto, Black on white, Perfect cond. $6,000. Tel: 778-322-3598

9145

Vans

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1994 LINCOLN Continental, 2 years Air Care. $1,600 OBO 604-465-3335

9129

9173

Auto Miscellaneous

1990 Mercedes 560 SEL AirCared, fully loaded, leather, heated seats, pw, pl, alarm, pwr sunroof, pwr seats, CD, new tires & brakes, 228,000 km, runs well. $1800 obo. 604.316.1018 2000 Ford Crown Victoria AirCared, mint interior, needs new engine, a/c, pwr pkg, 124,000 km, 75hp nitrous boost, dual 2.5 exhaust, Posi, very clean. $850 obo.604.316.1018 2004 Ford F350 Lariat Supercrew, turbo diesel, loaded, leather, sunroof, 260,000 km., runs great. $13,500. 604.316.1018 or 604.793.3010. 2000 BUELL LIGHTNING 1200 by Harley Davidson All black. Perfect running condition. Only 10,500 original km. One of the last motors built by John Andres of JARZ Performance. Super fast and super fun! $6000 obo. Call 604.316.1018. 2003 Cougar 32’ fifth wheel In exc cond; two large slides; lots of solid oak cabinets, oak table w/4 oak chairs; 2 arm chairs, ent. unit; a/c, furnace; hydraulic front jacks; large awning; heated underbelly; corner shower; queen bed, closet, dresser; new washer/dryer; lg living room window; skylight; too many extras to mention. $19,900. 604.316.1018

9125

Scrap Car Removal

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The emphasis is on romance, creativity, beauty, luck, risk, pleasure, charming kids, sports/games. You’re riding a winning streak – recognize and use it, seize on openings, issue invitations, respond, speak what’s in your heart, etc. Take a chance! The source of your January-to-June luck is highlighted Sunday afternoon through Tuesday: relationships, relocation, negotiation, agreements and contracts, litigation, co-operation. Clue: everything in the first sentence will aid these; but security, property, family will “fight” them. These, security, property, etc., are about to transform. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Be gentle on the home front – spend energy on renovations, repairs, rather than causing family friction. Think back and ahead: decide who should stay in your life, who should leave. Your choices will affect your health and your duties, for good or ill. Your work will expand for the next four months – clues arrive Sunday to Tuesday. Quiet discussions and administrative contacts benefit your efforts, but more adventurous communications (especially of love or competition) will erect barriers to work success – take heed Thursday. Mysteries, intimacy and finances succeed Friday eve, Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Romance, creativity and a risk-taking mood steal upon you Sunday afternoon to Tuesday – take that risk! But realize money and confidence aid romance/creativity more than wishful thinking does. You might have some puzzles to work out around these: romance, pleasure, money and work.Work definitely faces you Wednesday (success) and Thursday (when work interferes with romance’s communications, or might be dangerous – practise safety). Exciting meetings (and some a bit more stable, boring, with other generations) arrive Friday eve/Saturday: love’s possible! All month, money’s lucky.

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8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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8250

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8255

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8309

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8315

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Feb. 6 - Feb. 12 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Chase money, buy/ sell, seek lucrative clients – but most importantly (as Sunday to Tuesday might whisper to you) pursue the connection between security and money: e.g., buy or sell real estate, start a retirement fund, put away funds for your children’s education, purchase insurance, spend on new business premises or to expand your territory. Ending unprofitable or stale situations is also a wise move financially. Romance and pleasure call Wednesday (successfully) and Thursday (not – beware “wasted money”). Tackle chores Friday eve, Saturday: you’re ambitious, productive! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness are at a peak! Start important projects, seek favours, call in markers, show yourself in person. You’re very communicative, curious and travel-prone this month – these are emphasized Sunday to Tuesday. A Libra and a Gemini are attracted – the Libran is very serious. A Leo wants to spar – and join. Attend to domestic matters, family and security, property and “territory” Wednesday to Friday afternoon. Don’t be overbearing Thursday p.m. Romance, creative surges and the urge to take a big chance arrive Friday eve, Saturday – yes, plunge in! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Rest, lie low, contemplate, plan. Be charitable, spiritual. Attend to obligations, committee and administrative chores. (Do taxes?) You will want to be free of these in two weeks when your energy and money luck will soar upward. Let much of your planning involve finances. Money, earnings and possession are highlighted Sunday p.m. through Tuesday – let realism rule fantasy and wishful thinking. Your wishes, however, do have a destined road ahead – something is wiped out or born this week; it changes your future. Careful with money Thursday. Deep rest, good family Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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