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Billy Miner Pub manager Sue Dunn was joined by friends and colleagues Deanne Hayter and Debbie Foote of Mission Springs in gathering up donations of non-perishable food, and even some toys, when the CP Rail Holiday Train stopped in town Friday night.
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“It was a great night,” said Joanne Olson, executive director of the Friends In Need Food Bank. “Everyone was in good spirits.” by Maria Rantanen The Port Haney West mrantanen@mrtimes.com Coast Express station was crowded with community The communities of Maple members – some estimates Ridge and Pitt Meadows surwere about 3,000 people out passed their donations from MORE donating food and money at last year at the CPR Holiday PHOTOS the annual event. Train event on Friday night, ONLINE The alternative rock band bringing in more than The Odds headlined the $21,000. evening and sold their CD, generatWith the Billy Miner Pub raising ing $440 for Friends In Need. about $1,200 and a business cheque Several agencies brought money for $1,000 popped into a donation they’ve been raising for the past few can, donations were more than weeks to the event. This included $2,000 over last year’s donations. $8,500 from the Maple Ridge Fire Totals tallied after the event were Department, $3,500 from the Pitt $21,113.42 in monetary donations, Meadows Fire Department, and and 5,500 pounds of food, all which $3,000 from CP Rail employees. will go to help feed clients of the Rotary and firefighters raised $2,000 Friends In Need Food Bank.
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for the cause. The Friends In Need Food Bank got their third annual grant of a threeyear funding program from community gaming last week totalling $66,000. While some agencies have seen their grants cut back, Olson said theirs hasn’t been touched and the food bank got what they expected.
Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton would like to see Kevin Falcon as the new premier of B.C. He came out in support of Falcon as leader of the BC Liberals on Friday, as the party looks to replace Gordon Campbell within the next two months. Falcon is a good listener and has been responsive to concerns Dalton has brought forward, the MLA said. “I’ve found him to be very responsive to me as an MLA when I’ve brought constituents’ issues to him,” Dalton added. In addition to Falcon, Christy Clark, Mike de Jong, George Abbott and Moira Stilwell are running for the leadership position. As a minister, Dalton said Falcon listens and is interested in teamwork, adding that he Marc Dalton looks for solutions. Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Dalton found in conversations with Falcon that they had similar views on topics like law and order. Dalton said he tends to “lean more conservative,” which aligns with Falcon’s politics. While Clark has suggested the provincial legislature should have a free vote on the controversial harmonized sales tax, Dalton takes the same stand as Falcon, that the issue should go to a referendum. “We’ve had a vote – we debated,” Dalton said about the legislature. “Now it’s time for the people to vote on it.” The people of B.C. “are in the mood for this debate,” he added. “They want good information – they don’t want spin,” Dalton said. The HST is a simpler tax, which costs the government $30 million less to administer, while businesses in B.C. will save $200 million in red tape reduction with the new tax, Dalton said. He called the provincial sales tax, that was absorbed into the HST, an antiquated “horse-and-buggy” tax, which was complicated for retailers. He added that B.C. would also lose its competitive edge if the HST is abolished, including in the film industry. On climate change, Dalton said B.C. is going much faster than other jurisdictions and the province should wait to see what others are doing first. Falcon is prepared to take a look at the carbon tax and its scheduled increase for July, he added. Dalton brings the number of MLAs endorsing Falcon to 12. The leadership vote is set for Feb. 26.
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Santa Claus arrived at the Caring Place to the delight of What’s OnLine 52 children at the Salvation Army’s annual dinner. Crash kills woman
Pitt day gets more After much discussion, Pitt Meadows council approved a $500 grant increase over the next three years for the Pitt Meadows Day Society. Councillor Doug Bing said he was concerned about the amount of the increase over a fiveyear period as he didn’t think the population is growing by Gwen 50 per cent. O’Connell Councillors Gwen O’Connell and Deb Walters disagreed, saying the society should get the money. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”
Sprinkler saves home A fire in the kitchen of a home in the 13100 block of 239B Street was started by the family dog and would have been “disastrous” if the sprinkler had not turned on, according to the Maple Ridge fire chief. The family had done some baking earlier on Monday morning and they left their baked goods on top of their gas stove and went out. The family dog, in an attempt to get at the baking, jumped up and turned the stove on which started the fire. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”
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Thirty-five turkeys were cooked and deboned and served with stuffing, potatoes, gravy, sugar peas, and cranberry sauce to about 290 people at the Caring Place on Friday night. The annual dinner attracted many people who regularly go to the Caring Place, but with more families needing services, there were 52 children as well. About 30 volunteers helped with cooking, serving meals, and cleaning up afterwards – which included a big pile of dirty dishes. During dinner, Santa Claus arrived with gifts and candy canes to hand out. “For us, it’s just so good to spread the emotion of community,” said Darrell Pilgrim, director of the Caring Place Ministries. The majority of the turkeys were donated by local grocery stores, Pilgrim said, and many food items came from donors in the community. Toy donations also came from around the community, Pilgrim said. While the majority of people served by the Caring Place are men in their 30s and 40s, Pilgrim said they are seeing more families in need accessing their services. The Caring Place has hooked
Colleen Turko and Tracy Faminoff (above) volunteered in the kitchen at the annual Christmas dinner Friday night at the Salvation Army’s Caring Place. While Tammy Swire helped serve turkey meals to about 290 people at the Caring Place’s annual Christmas dinner.
up 30 needy families with a sponsor family who will provide them with toys and a Christmas dinner. These are often families the staff at the Caring Place know, or families who don’t connect with the Christmas hamper society. While they’ve had problems finding enough sponsor families this year, Pilgrim said, they always manage to provide all the families with a Christmas hamper, even if they come to them on Thursday, Dec. 23.
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Family was told a conservation officer wouldn’t come until “blood’s been drawn.” Andrea Woo
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A Maple Ridge father is calling for a policy change after his children’s pony was killed in a suspected cougar attack Thursday night – one week after he had reported seeing a cougar in his backyard to conservation officers. Kevin Scott said a conservation
officer told him during his initial call that there was not enough reason to attend the property. “They said there was nothing they could do until blood’s been drawn, because nothing had happened at that point – just the sighting,” Scott said Friday. The pony, a three-year-old Appaloosa named Prince, belonged to Scott’s four children, who range in age from eight to 14. It was the smallest and friendliest of the four horses the family kept on its farm. Prince was usually the first to arrive when the family called them into the barn, and Scott said it was
peculiar he didn’t come trotting up Thursday night. “We waited until this morning, looked out there this morning and all the coyotes were feeding on him,” Scott said. “Basically the only thing that was left was the head of the horse and the skeleton.” Scott theorizes a cougar was the culprit, as coyotes probably would have been spooked by the three bigger horses. He called conservation officers again Friday morning and waited “half a day” until they arrived. The officers assembled leghold
traps using Prince’s carcass as bait – in view from the family’s house. Scott is now calling for a policy change, saying an officer should at least inspect the scene or set a trap when a cougar sighting is reported – especially if there are children in the area. Terry Myroniuk, a conservation officer who attended Scott’s property on Friday, said if the cougar was spotted in a highly residential area, or displayed an interest in people – which they typically do not – officers would have responded.
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A 50-year-old woman from Pitt Meadows died at the scene of a head-on motor vehicle crash just south of the village of Yale Monday afternoon. Her 17-yearold passenger was transported to Royal Columbian Hospital and is in critical condition. An initial investigation indicates that a Dodge Caravan was travelling northbound and entered the southbound lane and struck a GMC Sierra pickup head-on. • More police news online at www.mrtimes.com, click “News”
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Two pharmacy employees had to receive medical treatment after they were pepper sprayed in the face by two unidentified men on Thursday, Dec. 16. At approximately 3:30 p.m., two men entered the Chemist Pharmacy, located in the 22900 block of Lougheed Highway, one armed with pepper spray and one with a Taser. The man with the Taser took an employee to the safe where a quan-
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The waitress described one of the men as Indo-Canadian descent and about 6 ft tall, while the other man was Caucasian and about 5 ft 5 in tall. “She saw them throw rocks through the window, [then] they got back in their car and left,” said Prasad. The owner said he has an idea of who one of the people may be, but he does not understand why someone would do this. “Most of my customers are all happy customers,” he said. Police said the neighbourhood is fairly well patrolled and the shop is in a prominent location. They brought the police dogs out the night the vandalism occurred, but they were unable to locate any leads. The police investigation is ongoing. Prasad said he is going to move his cameras so that if anything like that happens again, suspects will be recorded. Anyone with information about this vandalism can call Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251, or CrimeStoppers at 1800-222-8477.
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Red Hat Society member Grace Ellett said there is no secret to reaching the centennial milestone – just keep living each day as it comes. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com
There’s nothing that Amy Judd/TIMES Grace Ellett enjoys more than spending time with Grace Ellett (second from left) was surrounded by fellow hat members her great-grandchildren, daughter Ada-Lou Ellett (left), Pat Caravan and Joan Marr, just a few days even if that includes playbefore her 100th birthday. ing hockey with them with the aid of her walker. “They are so friendly, brated half a century “Oh yeah, I’m the goalgolly,” she said, “I couldn’t together, Ellett said she ie,” laughed Ellett. “It’s wish for better times.” still misses him. But she kind of fun, I have my On Thursday night, Ellett didn’t feel that way when walker and the stick. We was treated to a birthday they first met more than 70 have a lot of fun, I keep dinner with the Red Hat years ago. the goals out too,” she Society – although her hat “I didn’t think much of added proudly. was purple because it was him at all, because when Ellett will celebrate her her birthday. he came out from England 100th year on Dec. 21, and She even received cards some of my family wanted she has worked hard her from Red Hat members all me to meet him as they whole life, seeming a bit over the world. wanted me to like him,” baffled she made it this far. Ellett only joined in midshe explained. “So I decid“We had to work hard October, ed I wouldn’t.” because but she That soon changed, how“I’m the goalie… It’s is already of the ever, said Ellett, who still Depression, an official has one daughter Ada-Lou kind of fun, I have nothing member. – who is also a member of my walker and the came easy,” “I come the Red Hat Society. she said. stick. We have a lot whenever So how does it feel to Ellett, they have reach such a milestone? of fun. I keep the who was a do,” said “I wouldn’t know,” said goals out too.” born in Ellett, “I’m Ellett. “You just get a day Grace Ellett Manitoba in here.” older and before you know 1910, has She has it, you’re 100.” been a Girl Guide commishad some loss in her life, Not one to shy away sioner, a Red Cross loan starting with the death of from activity and fun, Ellett cupboard volunteer until two of her children – her is a bit unsteady on her she was in her 90s, raised daughter Gail who died of feet, but still has the will to chickens on a farm durasthma at age eight, and do anything she wants. ing the Depression, was a her son Gary who drowned “If you try hard enough, member of the Needlework at age 11. you can do almost anyGuild. She also lost her husthing,” she said, pausing, And now, she is a memband Lewis, after 50 years then with a laugh addber of the local chapter of of marriage, in 1985. ing “with the aid of my the Red Hat Society. Even though they celewalker.”
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Good time to start fresh For most people, Christmas and its constellation of associated holidays are a frantic time. Time to shop for friends and family, then hunt for deals on Boxing Day. Time to hit the grocery store, maybe the liquor store, to get the ingredients for that perfect holiday feast. For others, unfortunately, it’s time to take advantage of the massive holiday shopping spree. Police everywhere are issuing their usual holiday warnings: lock your car, keep presents in the trunk, watch out for suspicious characters. No matter how careful everyone is, of course, someone’s Christmas memories will be tainted. They’ll remember the broken window, the missing presents, the ransacked car, the police report. We could rant and condemn the thieves who cause such pain. But, in the spirit of the season, instead we’ll ask them to make a change. No one grows up thinking that they’ll spend the holiday season breaking and entering, trading stolen goods for a few dollars or a quick fix. It’s a demeaning, miserable existence. It’s the result of very bad choices, some that they made for themselves, and some that were made for them, often at a young age. The good news is that, at this time of year, people are more willing than ever to help when a life needs to be turned around. Our communities are filled with organizations that reach out a helping hand, from government agencies to non-profits like the Salvation Army’s shelters, to local churches, to food banks. Even the RCMP can help point someone in need of a new direction towards help. Lives have momentum, and turning one fueled by drugs and crime must feel like trying to turn around an ocean liner with a canoe paddle.But others have done it. There are those who know how to chart the course, how to steer through the sharp rocks. This Christmas, if you need help, please ask. If you are asked for help, please give. – M.C.
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Merry Christmas! anyway Warning: Your Christmas tree may As I understood it, this is the time be dangerous to somebody’s health. of year when many people wish This isn’t about some unscrupulous everybody could feel like this all tree-grower filling our lives with noxyear round. ious pesticides. Sure, there are religious nuts out It isn’t about some previously undisthere who have a knack for makcovered carcinogenic compound lurk- Bob ing everyone around them feel a bit ing in the needles of your common uncomfortable, with their strange Groeneveld Douglas fir. expostulations of faith and odd Odd Thoughts Nor is it about some newly popularinterpretations of tolerance and love ized rare species of tree that exudes that generally come out seeming strange chemicals into living rooms more like intolerant suspicion of across the country. anyone who doesn’t believe exactly what they We are talking here about the dangerous do. psychological effect of Christmas itself – a danger But there really aren’t a whole lot of people embodied not in arcane chemicals and comout there who take it to that extreme. pounds used by Chinese manufacturers in the I mean, honestly, when you get right down production of Christmas ornaments, but in our to it, even if you believe in God and Jesus and Western penchant for adorning trees, decking all that stuff, do you really believe in the highly halls, stringing glitter, and generally attempting improbable possibility that the Christ was actualto restore some light to this darkest time of year. ly born on December 25? You see, it turns out that Christmas isn’t just December 25 didn’t even exist when (and if) politically incorrect. Jesus of Nazareth was born in, near, or maybe Christmas is bad. not even close to Bethlehem (depending on Christmas displays hurt some people’s feelwhich Bible passages you prefer). ings… and so we should all stop it… or at least, We don’t even know with certainty which year tone it down a few notches. he may have been born – 4 BC? 6 BC? 8 BC? “Christmas displays can undermine the psycho- (Scholars seem to prefer even numbers.) logical well-being of people who do not celebrate Mid-winter celebrations – marking the realizathe holiday, according to a new Simon Fraser tion that the days were finally starting to get University study,” trumpets a press release from longer again – were rife throughout the norththe studiers of Christmas displays at Simon ern hemisphere long before some Irish monks Fraser University. saved Christianity by twigging on to the idea of The study has found that “pervasive presence usurping existing indigenous celebrations with of Christmas displays” makes people who don’t Christian dogma. celebrate Christmas feel left out – “like they So while I don’t care why you celebrate don’t belong.” Christmas – or what you call it (although I do And here I thought that Christmas (for most of admit to personally preferring the “Christmas” I us, at least) was about sharing and caring and grew up with) – I wish you would just enjoy it. making everybody feel like they “belong.” Enjoy the feeling of togetherness that lights Food banks tend to do better at this time of your neighbours’ faces and homes… and yes, year than any other, because this is a time of their trees. year when even the scroogiest scrooges among Try to ignore the negativity that some people us can be touched by the need to reach out to try to thrust into it, from whatever angle. the poor and the least fortunate. And have yourself a Merry Christmas!
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Tax increase ‘criminal’ Dear editor,
Maybe this is not the time of year to be complaining about our ever-increasing property taxes, (or maybe not). These excessive increases seem to make the ever-shrinking pay cheque even that much smaller. So, what are we to expect from our local politicians and bureaucrats? If the property taxes “must” go up just to “hold the line,” then we need to expect all of those down at city hall to produce better results. It is easy for anybody to simply cave in to increased costs and pass them on to the taxpayer. The challenge is to find ways to cut those costs and reduce some of the services. I will give an example: When BC Hydro decides (as a result of Gordon Campbell giving away our water resources to independent power producers in return for campaign donations) they must increase our electricity costs, the District of Maple Ridge must appear before the
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BC Utilities Commission with a well thought out objection. The same is the case with our school board. Where are they when these proposals for increased costs are brought before the commission? It is the responsibility of all those in city hall and the school board to resist increases in operating costs. Take a stand, make it very public, and refuse to take “no” for an answer. This holds true for all cost increases to the taxpayer. Why is no one listening to the taxpayer? By the way, a 5.61-per-cent increase in property taxes is far from “conservative.” As far as I am concerned it is “criminal”. To all those who actually do care about the fate of the poor and middle-class… Merry Christmas.
Mike Boileau, Maple Ridge
[Another letter on this topic online at www.mrtimes.com, click on “Opinion”]
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Give to Hunter proposes animals killing libraries this year Dear editor,
Dear editor,
This holiday season, I am challenging all of the Lower Mainland’s animal lovers to donate items such as collars, leashes, toys, jackets, bedding, grooming supplies and toys to local animal rescues and advocacy groups. As a young woman already involved in animal rescue and employed by a pet store, I spend my days helping people and their pets with their day-to-day needs. Through my foster work, I know from experience how shorthanded well-meaning rescue centres can be. Non-profits do not make the kind of cash they sometimes need to pay for vet bills, let alone warm dog beds or a simple collar. Through the generosity of my boss and the support of my fellow co-workers, we managed to put together five large boxes full of brand new collars, leashes, harnesses and grooming supplies. There are thousands upon thousands of animals that will spend this Christmas alone. Donating anything, big or small, is one of the many ways that we can help them this year.
Hailey McWilliam, Coquitlam
[A full version of this letter is online at www. mrtimes.com]
In response to M.A. Muscat’s letter [Hunting must be banned, Dec. 14 letters, The TIMES]. After reading your letter about your experience on the dike, it bothers me, as a hunter, that a negative light is shed on a “senseless tradition.” The saying that “one bad apple can spoil the bunch,” applies to everything in life, and hunting is no exception. The matter is made worse when emotionally charged phrases like “shotgun-wielding varmint,” “testosteronefired,” and “shot-filled carcass” are used. There are a number of things our society does not need. Libraries are not needed, as all the information you need can be found on the web. Devices like “Kindle” let you buy and store all the books you’ll ever need. Little girls baking a pie or cookies with grandma is no longer needed either. The stores are full of baked goods that are much cheaper than making them. Sounds crazy doesn’t it? Well to some, so too does “bringing an end to this senseless tradition.” For some of us, the smell of neoprene waders, rubber boots, and coffee in the crisp predawn air, is the same as the smell of cookies baking in the oven. The lessons passed from my father to me, and now from me to my son, are not at all senseless. Decoy placement, calling techniques, water, boat, and gun safety, responsible shot selection, proper game handling and preparation, is equal to the measuring of flour, dangers of a hot oven, and pride of making something with your own two hands. Hunting is NOT just about “killing,” but letters like yours portray it as such. The dikes and the marsh are meant for all to enjoy. There are plenty of parks, dikes, and nature for walking in, that hunters have no access to, nor do we need to. In closing, thank you for painting us all with the same brush. Tonight, we’ll be having roast duck, with all the trimmings, lovingly prepared by my wife from a duck my son and I got a few weeks ago. Then for dessert, we’re having some cookies my daughter made at my mother-in-law’s house, during a “grandma’s day” they had. Then later, I’m going to curl up with a good book I picked up from the library… there’s just something about the “feel and smell” of an old book, that makes it hard to put down. I guess that’s another “senseless tradition” that I’m not willing to let go of.
Chris Bradford, Pitt Meadows
[A full version of this letter, and another on the topic are online at www.mrtimes.com, click on “Opinion”]
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We’re Open for Winter Registration! Lauren Larbalestier, a Grade 1 student at Eric Langton Elementary, donated $140 to the Christmas hamper society, presenting it in person to society co-chairs Tom Cameron and Lorraine Bates.
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from Eric Langton marked her sixth birthday by having a party. But instead of asking for traditional gifts, she asked kids to bring toonies in the amount they’d have spent on a gift. There were two jars, and half the money went to Lauren to buy gifts. The other half went to charity. “We spoke a lot about charity and how important it is about giving back and supporting our neighbourhood where we live,” Stephanie said. When all was collected, young Lauren was able to present the hamper society with a jar full of toonies totally $140. “It was dazzling,” said hamper co-chair Tom Cameron, “Anyone at that age, who wants to share their birthday wish with other kids, it’s monumental.” He added that local kids have been incredibly generous this holiday season.
When six-year-old Lauren Larbalestier was born, her parents Stephanie and Julian knew what it was to go without. Julian was in school full-time, and they had to turn to a local Christmas bureau for help putting a couple gifts under the tree and dinner in their tummies. Today, Lauren’s parents are gushing with pride to see their little girl giving back by donating to the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society. “Lauren thought this would be a great type of charity to support, as no child should go without a gift under the tree,” her mother explained. Earlier this fall, the little Grade oner
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LUNCH
Drive for the Cure has committed another $100,000 to Ridge Meadows Hospital over the next four years.
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TIMES Travellers
❚ Email your photos with The TIMES to: timestravellers@mrtimes.com.
Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our friends and valued customers.
Hometown paper well travelled While many are heading off to exotic destinations for Christmas, or soon after the holidays, Yvonne and Bill Jamieson and Jane and Stuart Johnson recently returned home to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. They travelled to the Karmina Palace in Manzanillo, Mexico. Likewise, Rod and Robyn Lang returned from a trip in China and Tibet. When preparing for the trip, each of these couples was sure to pack a copy of The TIMES. The Langs carried it with them throughout their adventures in China, then had their picture taken with their hometown newspaper in front of the Potala Palace in Tibet. Don’t forget to take a copy of your hometown newspaper along with you on your next vacation, take a picture, then send it to us upon your return.
-Tara, Karen, Brenda, Debbie, Margaret, Sarah Christmas Hours: Tues. Dec. 21 10-5, Wed. Dec. 22 10-8, Thurs. Dec. 24 10-8, Fri. Dec 24. 10-4
STORE DIRECTORY Christmas Eve 9:30-5:00 Boxing Day 10:00-5:00
FASHION
FOOD COURT
ARDENE ............................. 778-785-3865 ext 397 BLUELINE SPORTS......................... 604-467-8892 BOOTLEGGER RICKI’S..................... 604-463-6774 BRYAN’S FASHION.......................... 604-463-2161 LOUIS LEATHER SHOP .................... 604-764-8334 LUXURIE FASHION .......................... 604-466-8889 OUTER LIMITS ................................ 604-467-1166 TRENDZ .......................................... 604-463-8198 SUZANNE’S..................................... 604-467-4630
A & W.............................................. 604-463-7201 CAFÉ BEANS................................... 604-463-1988 FRESH SLICE PIZZA........................ 604-463-9171 ORANGE JULIUS ............................. 604-467-9015 SANDWICH TREE ............................ 604-466-3738 TOKYO GRILL .................................. 604-466-1808
SHOES
CHRISTMAS HOURS
JEWELLERY
DRUG STORES
CARTEL JEWELS............................. 604-463-3632 DAVID’S JEWELLERS...................... 604-467-2412
OTHER SERVICES
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DEPARTMENT STORE
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HANEY BAKERY .............................. 604-463-5260 KIN’S FARM MARKET ..................... 604-466-1186
A STEP AHEAD................................ 604-466-6405 OUTER LIMITS ................................ 604-467-1166 PAYLESS SHOESOURCE .................. 604-467-5533 TOWN SQUARE COBBLER............... 604-463-4445
ZELLERS ......................................... 604-463-5166
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BENTLEY......................................... 604-463-8655 BLACK BOND BOOKS...................... 604-463-8624 BLACK BOND BOOKS (Discount Outlet) ... 604-466-9955 CARLTON CARDS ............................ 604-467-6314 DOLLAR GIANT ............................... 604-466-5205 HANEY MARKET PLACE.................. 604-467-1236 MACI GIFTS .................................... 604-476-6667 PURDY’S CHOCOLATES................... 604-467-8528 SHEFIELD & SONS TOBACCONIST GIFTS & SOUVENIRS....................... 604-467-6667 THE SOURCE................................... 604-466-1690
ZELLERS PHARMACY ..................... 604-463-2064 B.C. LOTTERY CORPORATION ......... 604-463-7612 BC Lottery Zellers .......................... 604-467-3208 BELL ............................................... 604-463-8736 BEN’S TOWN TAILOR...................... 604-477-8786 BLACK HEART BODY ARTS............. 604-467-6800 CHATTERS SALON .......................... 604-476-6633 TELUS ............................................. 604-467-5559 DIVA’S TOUCH NAILS...................... 604-477-1151 FIDO................................................ 604-467-4818 MARLIN TRAVEL............................. 604-463-5171 ROYAL LE PAGE BROOKSIDE REALTY....................... 604-463-4231 T’s .................................................. 604-463-5353 TOWN SQUARE COBBLER............... 604-463-4445 WAVES HAIR DESIGN ..................... 604-467-1595
224th & Lougheed 604.467.1554
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING!
When Santa got stuck in the Chimney, he bagan to shout: “You girls and boys won’t get any toys if you don’t get me out! My beard is black, there’s soot in my sack My nose is tickley too!” When Santa got stuck in the chimney Achoo, achoo, achoo! This message brought to you by
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“A CLEAN chimney is a SAFE chimney”
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Making the core festive
Matt Haddad of Boileau Electric was putting up Christmas decorations along 224 Street in downtown Maple Ridge to get the city core ready for Christmas.
Celebrate with the ones you Love!
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Season’s Greetings & a Happy New Year to all our
Valued Customers
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Boxing Week Super Sale * While supplies last. Excluding Food & Silver Springs Products
SALE FROM DEC 27th - DEC 31st
HOLIDAY STORE HOURS
25% OFF
MOST IN-STORE SUPPLEMENTS
DECEMBER 24
20% OFF FISH, FLAX & UDO’S OILS
9AM-3PM
DECEMBER 25-26 CLOSED
DECEMBER 31
20% OFF COSMETICS AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS
9AM-3PM
JANUARY 1-2 CLOSED
CAL-MAG & MAGNESIUM Our very successful and effective formula is based on ionic and homeopathic sciences and as such does not fit the traditional paradigm of larger RDA elemental values. Products with larger elemental values do no typically translate to larger absorption rates. Cellular up-take is what really counts.
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(corner of Lougheed & 225th)
604-467-5587 • www.uptownhealth.com Monday-Friday 9-5:30pm • Saturday 9-5:00pm • Closed Sunday and Stat Holidays.
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We would like to wish everyone in your family a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Wishing You a Warm & Cozy Christmas
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We would be honoured if you and your family would join us for one of our
Christmas Eve Services Friday, December 24th at 5:30 or 7:00 pm
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BEST DRYCLEANERS
2 convenient locations Valley Fair Mall #470 - 22709 Lougheed Hwy. 604-463-6958 Pitt Meadows 12157 Harris Rd. 604-465-6933
2009
BEST DRYCLEANERS
Christmas Worship HOLY SPIRIT ANGLICAN CHURCH WHONNOCK
Come celebrate the birth of our Lord
272nd off Lougheed, Whonnock
Jesus Christ.
604-462-7933
Join us for Christmas worship ...
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 12145 Laity St. CHRISTMAS EVE Candlelight and Carols 7:00 pm and 10:30 pm CHRISTMAS DAY Worship with Communion 11:00 am
Worship at our historic country church this Christmas Eve. CAROLS and EUCHARIST 8 PM Dec. 24, 2010 Rev. Carla McGhie www.holyspiritanglican.ca
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December 24 Friday
7:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Communion Service 10:30 pm Carol Singing in Church 11:00 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Communion Service
December 25 Saturday
10:00 am Christmas Day Holy Eucharist
December 26 10:30 am Christmas Carol Service Sunday (one service only) and Holy Eucharist
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Obituaries
O’BRAY, DONNA MAE Went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 10th, 2010, at Royal Columbian Hospital. She is survived by her mom Barbara Thingstad, her son Robert O’Bray, sister, three brothers and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5pm, January 7th, 2011, at Grace Community Church 12240 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows. Tea to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends in Need Food Bank #8-22726 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge.
To advertise call
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ALOUETTE ADDICTIONS SERVICES
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If you or someone you care about has a problem with alcohol or drugs please call 604-467-5179 www.alouetteaddictions.org
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CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT
We are a leading integrated forest products company searching for a highly motivated individual to work and be challenged in their field.
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Preventive Maintenance and repair of sawmill equipment. • Perform Operating Millwright duties. Candidates must possess the following qualifications: • Red Seal (Inter-provincial) or B.C.T.Q. Millwright certification. • Competency in welding. • Practical knowledge of hydraulics. • Good technical, problem solving, and trouble-shooting skills • Sawmill experience will be an asset • Must be able to work shift work and weekends • Must be able to work in a team environment. Competitive wage and good benefit package offered.
Head Greenhouse Grower Required Canadian Valley Growers Ltd. is a greenhouse specializing in bedding plants and has four locations located in Aldergrove, Abbotsford and Maple Ridge. We require a Head Grower for our Maple Ridge location. Duties would include:
PLANNING A WEDDING?
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Meadow Gardens Golf Course 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows
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Establishing and maintaining required environment for bedding plants. Supervise planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying of bedding plants. Removes substandard plants to maintain quality control and prunes plants to enhance development Explains and demonstrates care-taking techniques to coworkers and contract labor Supervising up to 60 employees and contract labor
Knowledge and Skills: ● ● ● ●
Experience working specifically with bedding plants and perennials 5+ years on the job horticultural training in a large greenhouse environment Supervisory experience essential Experience as a Head or Lead Grower
Salary Range: ● ●
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in the Jacurnight Stay for tw o Ramada zzi Suite at the Inn Pitt Meado& Suites, ws
604-630-3300 604-998-0218
- Free Admission - Gift Bags - Fashions - Complimentary Refreshments - Complimentary Bridal - Door Prizes - Display Magazines
$40 - 60K per year based on experience. Benefit package available (dental, extended health, life insurance)
Canadian Valley Growers Ltd. Box 1330, Aldergrove, BC, V4W 2V1 Please fax resumes to 604 857 0666 clearly marked Greenhouse Grower
EDUCATION
Tickets are free for the bride-to-be and her guests
Forcomplimentaryticketscall:Sarahat778-839-8581orregisteronline at:www.lowermainlandbridalshows.ca
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Career Services/ Job Search
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com
Drivers
Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators Req. Highway - BC & AB
Please fax resume & Commercial “N” Print Abstract to: 1 888 778-3563 jobs@bstmanagement.net tel # 604-214-3161
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General Employment
All Students/Others
Winter Break Work
Great pay, ideal for students, earn $ for Christmas, customer sales/service, conditions apply, all ages 18+. 604-678-1065 www.WinterBreakWork.ca BUILDING CARETAKER required 2 days per week for Pitt Meadows large Condo complex. Experience required. Fax resume to 604-592-3654
Tues Fri Tues Fri Tues
Dec 21st Dec 24th Dec 28th Dec 31st Jan 4th
Classified Display Fri Mon Wed Tues Wed
Our Sales Centre will be closed for the holidays on
DEC, 24th, 27th and 31st.
Dec 17th 10:00am Dec 20th 3:00pm Dec 22nd 3:00pm Dec 28th 2:30pm Dec 29th 3:30pm
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Trades/Technical
ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. - $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-367-4460). Fax 780-955-6160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com
THOMPSON BROS. (Constr.) Group
is seeking Journeymen Heavy Duty Mechanics as well as Servicemen. Experience with Mining and Road Building Equipment is an asset. Fort McMurray area. Camp work. Please fax resume to (780) 962-3903 or e-mail tbclhr@thompsonbros.com No phone calls please.
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• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
Job Listings, From A-Z
From advertising executive or banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper,you'll find it in the Employment Section.
To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300
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Education
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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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Dogs
Fridge Stove Washer Dryer Stacker Coin W/D set
200 $ 100 $ 150 $ 100 $ 300 $ 750 $
604.306.5134
AMERICAN COCKER spaniels cuddly, child friendly, 1st shots vet checked,$700 cash 604-823-4393
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GRAD DRESS ALERT!!
Hey are you looking for your Grad Dress 2011? 3 Dresses available! Only Worn ONE time. Will sacrifice @ 1/2 price from original price!! Original Total Value Paid $1250 + taxes. Size Small: Blue dress asking $75, Size 4: Red dress asking $275, and Size 6: Black dress asking $275, again only worn once, mint condition!!! Call or email for photos and info at: 604-880-0288 mandi_babi@hotmail.com Serious buyers only please!
BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Puppies. Available January 4th. Langley. $950, $100 deposit to choose now. 778-241-5504.
BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Pups, vet ✔. Ready for Xmas! $950. Chwk. 1-604-794-3561
PIT BULL puppies male & female 1st shots, dewormed $350. View parents. Phone 604-701-1587
#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-ofseason factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170
Cats
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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com
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Lumber/Building Supplies
4060 POODLE/SCHNAUZER X Great Xmas gift. doc’d tails, declawed. 2M/5F. 604-951-6890
CHIHUAHUA X YORKIE PUPPIES. Small size. Vaccinated. $575. 604-588-5195
★ TEACUP YORKIES PUPS ★ 1 male, 1 fem, 12 wks full tails on purpose. Smart & Adorable Ready to go!! 604 988 9601 www. northshoreyorkies.com
POMERANIAN TEACUP babies + Mom. First shots, dewormed, dew claws. $750+. 604-581-2544
BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 3 flashy brindle males, 1 reverse, chipped, wormed & shots, ready now, 604-987-0020
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SCHNOODLE PUPPIES ready for Christmas. $750-$850. There are 4 females avail. Call 604-850-2897 or KJKrs@shaw.ca. See Kijij ad 4 pix.
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DIAL-A-LAW OFFERS general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM) www.dialalaw.org (audio available).
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Due to technical difficulties, the SUDOKU will not be in today’s paper; it will return as usual in the weekend edition. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Decorations/ Trees
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5035
Dogs
PUGS PUREBRED, no papers, 2 blk, 2 fawn, 2 fem, 2 male $850. ready Dec 29. 604-796-2227
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1. Tooth caregiver 2. Enlarges hole 3. Motorcycle maker 4. Initial wagers 5. Small pierced orb 6. Designer Jacobs 7. South Australia capital 8. Loving stroke 9. The “terrible” age 11. More desperate 13. N.M. art colony 16. Sports venues 18. Brother of Artemis 20. Individual articles
24. “Rule Britania” composer 25. The Plains of Olympia 26. Morning 27. Libyan dinar 28. Scottish tax 30. Allegheny plum 32. In the year of Our Lord 33. The golden state 34. A long narrow opening 36. Singles 39. Writes bad checks 41. Skulls
43. Trotsky & Lenin 46. Town in Mauritania 47. Scournful sounds 48. Russian Black Sea resort 50. What part of (abbr.) 51. Mentally healthy 52. Disorderly retreat 53. The woman 54. Cony 55. Married woman
21. S.W. native Am. people 44. More terrestrial frog 28. Drool 45. New Rochelle college 29. Text reviser 49. Belonging to a thing 30. Reject with contempt 31. Roofed patios 34. Preliminary drawing 35. ___ Aviv, Israel 37. Belgian painter James ___ 38. Humorous drama 40. Grinders 41. Lettuces 42. Chief Assyrian God 43. Window taps
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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times
REAL ESTATE Real Estate Services
6005
6008
Condos/ Townhouses
6008-28
Richmond
RICHMOND - $488,000, South view, Best layout, balcony, hardwood floor, S/S appls, 2 pkg. Free recorded msg 1-800-591-1037 ID# 7102 Mac Realty
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6008
Condos/ Townhouses
6008-28
Richmond
RICHMOND - $435,000, High ceiling, hardwood floor, fireplace, fenced yard & patio, SS appl. Free recorded msg 1-800-591-1037 ID# 7100 Mac Realty
6008-34
Vancouver East Side
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6020
Houses - Sale
6020
6020-01
6020-01
Real Estate
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9125
Domestic
1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3900. 604-763-3223 2005 FORD FOCUS ZXT, Stn Wgn, auto, 70k, options, blue, $4850 Firm. Call 604-538-4883
9145
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9145
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RENTALS 6505
Apartments & Condos
MAPLE RIDGE Bright Lrg 1 BR & 2 BR, heat, hot water, cbl incls, Avail Now. 778-846-1169
6508
Apt/Condos
2 BR, 2 ba, nr Coq Ctr & Douglas College, hottub, pool, fitness, sec prkg, 5 appls, n/s, n/p, $1200 + hydro. avail Jan 1. 604-617-2202
AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq
Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604 936-3907
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401 Westview St, Coq Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.
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6508
Apt/Condos
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Scrap Car Removal
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9160
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Sports & Imports
2002 MAZDA, Protege 5, 4 dr htbck, 5 spd, 106kms, f/loaded, red. $5250 firm. 604-538-9257
9173
Vans
1993 GMC 1 Ton Cube Van, air care, propane, 17.5ft box, new tires, $6000obo, 604-858-3913
6508
Apt/Condos
BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237
Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.
555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq
office: 604 936-1225
JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq
1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.
Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.
office: 604 524-8174 cell: 604 813-8789
office: 604 939-8905 cell: 604 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT
COQ. 2 BR $875, 1 BR $800, Avail Jan 1, heat, prkg. 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249
1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.
office: 604 937-7343 cell: 778 848-5993 COQ, WALK to Coq Centre, WCE transit, Douglas College. Brand NEW LUXURY Bosa, 1 BR Condo, beautiful granite counts, ss appls, hrdwd flrs, 1 storage, 1 sec’d prkg, sec bldg. Excellent amens: fitness area, sauna/steam room. $1200. Avail Jan 1 / Feb1. Prefer NS/NP. Call 604-880-0439
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NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $740/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288
BBY 2 BR furn Condo, recent updates, new carpet, lino, painting 860 sqft, 2 decks, utility rm, u/g prkg, ns/np, nr SFU, $1200 + utils. Jan 1. 778-229-7466
NEW WEST / QUEEN’S PARK Special $50/month off rent 1 Bdrm corner suite $755 2 Bdrms $915/$925, all new Call Bradley 778-887-4550
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6035
Mobile Homes
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6065
Recreation Property
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PT MOODY Klahanie, NEW 2 BR, 2 bath, granite, appls, sec prkg. Canoe Club/gym/pool/ party Jan 1. $1350. N/S. 604-809-8574
ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES
22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River
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8073
Drainage
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8087
Excavating
8160
Lawn & Garden
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Flooring/ Refinishing
8105
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8185
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8125
Gutters
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8240
Renovations & Home Improvement
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8220
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8250
Roofing
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8315
Tree Services
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8220
Plumbing
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6508
Apt/Condos
M RIDGE TOP flr, Haney’s Landing, 2 BR, 2 bath + den, wd, ug prkg, close to WC Express, Jan 1st, $1100/mth, 604-463-7405
6515
Duplexes - Rent
2 BR main flr, 7480 - 14th Ave., Bby, N/p, N/s, lndry, $950/mo + utils, Jan 1. 604-525-0196
6540
Houses - Rent
3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597
6540
Houses - Rent
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6590
Rooms
M. RIDGE priv rooms w/Wi-Fi & cable, shared kitchen, bath wd, start $450-$575, 778-893-2750 BBY, CENTRAL. Excellent condition. Large 3 BR. 1600+ sq ft. New paint, new double-glazed windows, new ceiling, new applis. 2 baths, f/p, private w/d, covered sundeck, storage, lots of prkg. $1,550/mo + ½ util. N/s, small pets okay. Near BCIT, SFU, UBC, BGH, Skytrain & bus. Avail Jan 1. 604-563-1231 or 604-298-6874
MAPLE RIDGE 2 BR Rancher. $1250. Reno’d & well kept. West Central. Available now, subject to credit/ref checks. 604-626-5844
6605
Townhouses Rent
M. RIDGE, Brookside Gardens. 3 BR w/finished bsmt, newly reno’d Avail now/Jan. 1, 778-835-0748
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Houses - Sale
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6595
Shared Accommodation
6595-20
Coq./Poco/ Port Moody
POCO, Own BR / bath, $450 incls utils, W/D, share home. N/S, N/P. Near Coq Ctre. 778-216-1727 ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, laminate floors, $595 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, nr SFU & Lougheed Mall. Suits professional working person or student. References Required. Avail Dec 15 or Jan 1. Call 778-846-5275
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Shared Accommodation
6595-35
Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.
$450, LRG BR in Rancher in M.Ridge, nr Hospital, shrd kitchen, l/r, bath, w/d & utils incl, NS NP, refs req’d, 604-463-9134
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
3 BDRM Suite-Maple Ridge. 1,900 sq.ft. 1½ bath, Includes W/D, dishwasher, Balcony, Fireplace, Parking. Avail immediately, $1,325/month, N/S, N/P, Contact 604-904-6772 or (778) 231-6616 3 BR ground level, 1000sf, avail now, ns, np, W. M. Ridge, $1000+35% utils, 604-465-5620 3 BR Upper, Poco, 1 1/2 bth, newly reno’d kitch, bath, flooring, windows, w/d, N/p, nr amen, Jan 1, $1600 + 1/2 util, 604-722-5072 BBY NORTH, 1100sf, 2 BR g/l ste, sh’d W/D, carport. $900+50% utls. NS/NP. Jan 1. 604-618-0050
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6602
Suites/Partial Houses
N.West Queensbor Lrg 1 BR g/l, $800 incls utls, sat tv, w/d. NS/ NP Av Jan 1 or 15th. 604-767-0530
POCO. 2 BR, f/bath. Ns/np, no w/d. $850 incl hydro/cbl. Immed. 604-945-3476 or 778-938-7491
POCO. Bright, clean 1 BR, grd/lvl. Priv laundry & patio. Cozy w/b f/p. Near bus. $700/mo + 1⁄3 util. N/s, n/p. Avail Jan 1st. 604-944-6669 PT COQ. 2 BR, f/ba, f/p, priv w/d. Great view! Ns/np. $950mo incl utls. Avail now. 604-944-1479
6605
Townhouses Rent
BBY NORTH Bach g/lvl ste, all new appls & kitchen, priv ent, alrm, w/d, $650 incls all utils, ns/ np, Immed, Refs. 604-716-4703
POCO 2 BR T/H $755 & $775 & 5 BR for $1190. Quiet-family complex, no pets. Now. 604-464-0034
COQ, Lougheed Mall/SFU, reno’d 5 BR, 2 kitchens, view, cls to bus, parking, no dogs, N/s, $2,150/mo. (604) 942-6409 or 604-562-9588
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NEW WEST Queenboro 1 BR bsmt ste, sep ent, shared lndry, n/s, n/p, full bath, incls hydro & cbl, $650, nr bus & walmart, Avail Jan 15. 778-988-8898 lve msg. NEW WEST Queensboro 1 BR g/lvl, clean & quiet, ns/np, $600 incls hydro/heat, 604-526-4446
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times
Community happenings
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WHAT’S ON Post events to www.mrtimes.com and email them to editorial@ mrtimes.com
December 21 to 24
❚ The Valley Fair Walking Club is holding its annual Christmas wrapping event supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon at the Valley Fair Mall until Dec. 24. They will be there 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve. People can give a donation, get their gifts wrapped and be “heart happy.”
December 21 to 24
❚ The Ridge Meadows Hospice Society is hosting a gift wrapping booth at Haney Place Mall to Dec. 24. Gift wrapping service provided by donation in support of RMHS, a non-profit society that provides support and programs at no cost for those dealing with death and grief.
December 21
❚ St. Andrew’s Haney United Church at 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge, invites anyone who is feeling a sense of loss this Christmas to join them for a time of worship and reflection — a “Service of the Longest Night.” This gathering is at St. Andrew’s Haney United Church at 7:30 p.m. It is hoped that this time of quiet community will help people find a moment of peace at this Christmas time. For more information, contact the Rev. Richard Bott at 604506-2299, or by email at richard.bott@gmail.com
December 21
❚ Maple Ridge Baptist Church is having its annual community carol sing-along at 7 p.m. at the church, 22155 Lougheed Hwy. Everyone is welcome. Free admission.
December 22
❚ Kanaka Open Mic/Stage features Cajun dance band the Pine Grove Ramblers. Kanaka Creek Open Mic/ Stage is a free acoustic evening, open to musicians and audiences alike. It is held Wednesdays nights, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kanaka Creek Coffee, 10124155 102nd Ave., Maple Ridge.
January 2
❚ Ridge Meadows Rustlers Atom A3 minor hockey team will hold a bottle drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Planet Ice parking lot. Planet Ice is at 23588 105th Ave. in Maple Ridge
January 8 & 9, 15 & 16
❚ Ridge Meadows Search & Rescue will hold its annual tree chipping service, 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. Curbside pick-up will be done by the First Haney Rovers scout troop for a minimum cost of $10. Email scoutchipping@gmail.com with name and address for pick up.
January 10
❚ 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 skills. These sessions are led by local bluegrass musician Denis LeClerc, founding member of the Alouette River Band. For more information or to reserve a spot, call Rob at 604-467-6613 or 778-2300543.
January 11
❚ Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild will be meeting 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. For more information, call Marie at 604-462-9059.
January 11
❚ Grand Buddies Program Information Session, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society (RMSS), 12150 224th St. Come and learn more about this volunteer opportunity that brings together elementary school students and caring older adults 55+ for fun and friendship. Join them for coffee and dessert
and a chance to hear more about this program. For more information, or to register, contact the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie Seniors Network at 604-786-7404 or by email at htreleaven@ shaw.ca.
Maple Ridge Library
❚ The Catalan Association of Vancouver is showing an exhibit to Dec. 31 at the Maple Ridge Public Library showcasing the culture and traditions of Catalonia. Included are photos of the very popular “human towers,” traditional songs, dances and costumes. The human towers (castellers) have over 200 years of history. Last month in Nairobi, Kenya, the United Nations added the Catalan human towers to its list of intangible cultural heritage. UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage maintains a list of practices from around the world that contribute to spreading the knowledge of intangible cultural heritage and promoting awareness of its importance.
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Pitt Meadows Library
❚ Family Games Nights at the Pitt Meadows Library will run in the new year on the first Wednesday of the month – Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2, and April 6 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be a variety of board games set up for everyone to use, along with light refreshments. ❚ Mumble Jumble Storytimes will run on Tuesdays from Jan. 25 to April 12 (except March 22) at the Pitt Meadows Library from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and on Thursdays from Jan. 27 to April 14 (except March 24). The same program on both days will include stories, singing, dancing, puppets – and lots of fun and laughter for kids of all ages and stages. Drop in, no registration required.
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Volunteers ❚ Katie’s Place animal shelter needs volunteers, particularly cleaners for Fridays and Sundays right now. However, Katie’s Place can accommodate any schedule. Help out some messy but grateful and loving little critters. Call 604463-7917 or e-mail volunteeratkatiesplace@shaw.ca.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
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Business
Milestone reached
Did you take some snow photos?
by Amy Judd
ajudd@mrtimes.com
After a rigorous three days of testing this fall, and countless hours of course work, two local students are now well on their way to becoming chartered accountants. Lixin Chen and Noel Isberg, who both studied at Meyers Norris Penny LLP in Surrey, passed the national Uniform Evaluation (UFE), according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC (ICABC) and the CA School of Business (CASB). “On behalf of the institute’s council, I would like to congratulate these students for successfully passing the UFE,” said Peter Norwood, FCA, president of the ICABC. “We welcome them to the ranks of chartered accountants.”
A lonely snowman stood atop the pitching mound at Harris Road Park earlier this month, the last remnant of the first snowfall for the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area. With the threat of more snow to come during the holidays, we thought we’d invite you to take out your camera and grab some shots. Do you have local snow pictures that you’d like to share with TIMES’ readers? Email a high resolution, colour image to editorial@mrtimes.com. Include the photographer’s name and details about who or what is in the picture, where it was taken, as well as your contact information.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times
Sports
Christmas Cash! see pages 10 & 11
Hockey
Flames battle back in shootout
Maybe an impending Christmas party distracted some of the players during a game against Squamish Friday night. by Amy Judd
ajudd@mrtimes.com
After a two-goal loss against the Squamish Wolf Pack on Friday night, the Ridge Meadows Flames defeated the North Delta Devils in a shootout on Saturday. With an almost equal number of shots on goal, the junior B hockey team was not able to pull through for a win on Friday night, as they lost 5-3 against the Squamish Wolf Pack. Sean Kavanagh was named the second star of the game after scoring the second goal for the local team, but the Flames couldn’t keep the goals coming for the win. “I just didn’t think we were focused,” said Flames coach Tavis Eaton. “We had too many other distractions.” The Flames did have their Christmas party on Friday night and Eaton said some of the players were perhaps too focused on that, but that’s also part of the learning curve. “Squamish deserved to win,” said Eaton. “They outworked us most of the night.” After celebrating the season so far at the Christmas party, the Flames were able to redeem themselves against the North Delta Devils with a 5-4 win in a shootout. Eaton said goalie Tyler Klassen handled the shootout pressure with ease and did not let one goal through. “Tyler was great,” said Eaton, “he played excellent.” Eaton said Saturday’s game was a good game, even though the number of penalties almost hurt the local team. “Every time we seemed to get going, we’d lose to a silly penalty,” said Eaton. Tristano Falbo took the most penalties in the second half for fighting with a Devils player. Danny Brandys, Paul Piluso and Matthew Hargreaves all scored in the shootout however, leaving the Flames with a victory going into their final game before Christmas this Thursday against the Richmond Sockeyes in Richmond.
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Flames goaltender, Tyler Klassen, deflected a shot away from his net during a second-period penalty kill at Friday’s home game. The Flames gave up a late third-period goal and then an empty net goal in the 5-3 loss. The next home game is Dec. 30 versus the Port Moody Black Panthers at Planet Ice.
Danny Brandys handled the puck during the Flames game at Planet Ice. The junior hockey team lost by two goals to the Squamish Wolf Pack on Friday. Jerald Walliser/TIMES
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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Young entrepreneur
Schwarz & Co.
Nothing sour for lemonade lad
Turner Vink, 12, has great plans to grow his award-winning business. by Teija Beck
editorial@mrtimes.com
Bigger and better. That’s the goal for Turner Vink with his successful (and award-winning) lemonade stand business. For the past five years, Turner has been running his stand, with the help of his grandmother, at the Haney Farmers Market in Maple Ridge. “I used to sell lemonade on my alley where I used to live, but then my nana got the idea to go bigger,” Turner said. “I guess selling lemonade is a very important thing nowadays.” Turner has never regretted moving his stand off the roadside and into the farmers market. He said the small-town atmosphere and the friendly people there make the Haney Farmers Market an ideal place to sell lemonade. “It’s a small community thing in Maple Ridge, it’s in the middle of town, and [I] know everybody who’s selling stuff there, so everyone is friends,” he told The TIMES. On Nov. 4, he was awarded the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur Award at a ceremony at the Meadow Gardens Golf Club. At 12 years old, Turner was the youngest businessperson to be nominated for an award, but he noted that he has had his stand longer than some of the other nominees have been in business. “[I] get regular customers too that always come every Saturday to do their grocery shopping,” he said. On his slowest day, Turner sold only 13 glasses of lemonade, but he talks animatedly about his more successful days, like Canada Day, when he sold about 200 glasses. “The people who cut the cake for the Canada Day celebrations will bring it over to the market, so you don’t even have to leave the market to take part in the cake and everything,” Turner said. “It’s nice because it brings the crowd and it all kind of goes together into one big event.” Turner faced some tough competition last Canada Day from Lemon Heaven, a lemonade business he said he’s seen at the PNE before. “They were just across from us, so we thought that might cut into our business, but it did not at
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“I used to sell lemonade on my alley where I used to live, but then my nana got the idea to go bigger.” Turner Vink
all,” Turner said, with a smile. “No competition. I went over there and tried a glass, and it was like $3 for a glass not much bigger than ours. Ours was a lot better.” Turner sells his lemonade – made from scratch using a top-secret recipe – for $1 a glass, and he donates 25 cents from each glass to charity. “This year we chose the
Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation, same as last year,” Turner said. “We collected over $400 for them this year. That’s our most ever.” Turner is proud to have won the young entrepreneur award in its inaugural year. He described how winning was an emotional experience. “As it got closer to the young entrepreneur of the year award, my stomach started feeling all weird because I had no idea what was going to happen,” he said. “When they called my name, I went up there and it felt like the world was just spinning,” he said. “I just had no idea that this was going to happen, so I was really excited.” Turner is looking forward to making his lemonade business even better next summer. “It’ll be bigger and better,” he said. “It’ll be good.” “We add something new every year,” he said. “I don’t have any ideas yet, so we’ll have to brainstorm. The [lemonade] recipe is not going to change, nothing like that.” In previous years, Turner and his grandmother have sold lemon squares that they made together, and this year they embroidered their logo on shirts to make uniforms. So how does it feel to be famous? “Interesting, actually,” Turner said. “I thought it would be a little differ-
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