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BIA busy cleaning up graffiti Mostly one tagger responsible for rash by Phi l M elnyc h u k staff reporter Gone. Maple Ridge businesses can only hope so. The grafﬁti vandal who’s been busy the past week, uses that word in his or her tags and has the business improvement association trying to clean them up before they attract more of the same. “Lots of grafﬁti, it’s unbelievable. There are some property owners who have already cleaned up quite a bit, but there’s so much, it’s just an overnight spree,” said Ineke Boekhorst, executive-director of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association. Boekhorst said that in the past week, the tagger has hit alleys on the south and north sides of Lougheed Highway, near 224th Street, as well as Organic World restaurant on 222nd Street and Dewdney Trunk Road. See Graffiti, p4

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Back in class Anya Soon-Kozak (left) and Miakay Scott, both in Grade 3 at St. Patrick’s School, work on a fun book Tuesday, the first day back in class.

Protest growing against Campbell Luigi Aquilini among others given Order of B.C. by Phi l M elnyc h u k staff reporter A Maple Ridge woman has started an online petition stating that former premier Gordon Campbell is ineligible to receive the 2011 Order of B.C. Many agree with Cheryl Baron, as she’s collected 3,785

names since setting up the petition Sunday and has upped her goal of getting 5,000 signatures to 25,000. Baron, a NDP member, says Campbell is ineligible for the nomination, let alone winning the award, because he was still an MLA on March 10, the date nominations closed for the Order of B.C. Campbell didn’t step down until March 14. “I’m horrified at the flaunting of the rules, and that’s what set

me off,” she said Tuesday. “It has to be said. There are too many things that are happening that are not normal in this province. Aquilini “Everybody has to live by the same rules. Otherwise,

we’ll have chaos.” Given the state of the world, “you can’t let it go. Even if you lose, you can’t let it go. You’ve got to say something.” Baron also helps run the “Gordon Campbell does not deserve the Order of B.C.” Facebook page, which has 3,783 likes. Baron accepts that the government of the day looks more kindly on candidates from the their own party, but also considers other names. See Order of B.C. p4

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Show support for Terry’s Team 85 cents from every dollar goes to research by A s hley Bh a n contributor

he recent passing of NDP Leader Jack Layton is a saddening reminder of how cancer can affect the lives of so many people. Unfortunately, cancer treatments couldn’t improve Layton’s health and he succumbed to the disease on Aug. 22. But they have helped many others, like 13-year-old Cam Hicks of Maple Ridge, who’s recovered from Leukemia and this year has been given the honour of being a Terry’s Team Member during the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 18. Team members must have personal experience with battling cancer in order to be selected, and Hicks says he feels more connected to Terry because the two shared the same experiences of having cancer at a young age. “It makes you feel good to be involved with the run because Terry raised all that money for cancer research and, to this day, the run is still going on, which is helping raise even more money,” he said. “Cancer affects everyone, not just the people battling the disease. We could use everyone’s help and everyone should do this run.” Part of being a Terry’s Team Member involves speaking at public events, an idea that would make many teenagers cringe. But not Hicks, who’s been participating in the Terry Fox Run since early childhood. “I’m still working on my speech. I don’t really know what I’m going to say at this point, but I’m going to be doing that with a friend.” “He’s a remarkable young

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Cam Hicks, 13, is a Terry’s Team Member for this year’s Terry Fox Run in Maple Ridge. man,” said Sandy Wakeling, a member of the Terry Fox Run organizing team for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. “As part of Terry’s Team, he will be acting as a community ambassador. He’s graciously agreed to act in that capacity, which is incredible.” To date, over $550 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry’s name through the Terry Fox Foundation. The meeting place for this year’s run will be on the soccer ﬁeld at the Hammond Community Centre in Maple Ridge. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. and the run itself will begin at 10 a.m. Last year, 700 local partici-

Terry Fox fundraising app The Terry Fox Foundation has a new tool to make it easier for donors to send cash. The Terry Fox Foundation launched its fundraising app for iPhone and Android phones two weeks ago to coincide with this month’s annual Terry Fox Run (Sept. 18) and National School Run Day (Sept. 28). Participants who are registered online for Fox runs can use the app to track their donations, send emails to potential sponsors, receive credit card or PayPal donations, and leave

pants showed up and raised $19,440.71. But it’s not the money raised that’s important, Wakeling said, rather it’s the show of support that makes the most difference.

cause,” Wakeling said. “We want to get people out recognizing that this is a battle we wage together as a community,” he added. “Last year we had 700 hearty souls out there in a

“Last year we had 700 hearty souls out there in a torrential down pour. It’s great to see the community spirit behind this event year after year.” Sandy Wakeling, Terry Fox Run organizer “We try not to put too much of an emphasis on the exact dollar amount. It’s more about coming out and showing your support for the

torrential down pour. It’s great to see the community spirit behind this event year after year. “We’re hoping for more

messages. As well, their updates can be shared via social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Roberto Cellere, who works in the charity’s Quebec office, helped introduce the program in just a few weeks – and at a low cost – with Artez Interactive, the foundation’s online fundraising solutions and e-commerce provider. “The app was created to give the foundation the ability to leverage the power of mobile technology to the fullest extent possible,” Cellere said, adding, “In 2010, the foundation experienced a significant increase in online fundraising revenues and that success provided the impetus to move forward with

people to turn up this year and we’re hoping nicer weather will prevail.” There will be 1k, 5k and 10k races where participants are encouraged to run, walk, bike, roller blade, skateboard and even walk their dogs. According to Wakeling, the Terry Fox Foundation allocates more money back to cancer research than any other cancer fundraiser in Canada. “For every dollar raised, 85 cents goes directly towards cancer research. People can rest assure that any money being put towards this cause will go exactly where it’s needed most.” • For more information on the run visit www.terryfox.org.

the next logical step, which is giving our online participants the latest in fundraising technology.” The 30th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run proved to be a financial boon for the organization, collecting $28.7 million in the fiscal year ending March, 31, 2011 — up more than $3.3 million over the previous year. Of every dollar raised, 85 cents is spent directly on cancer research programs. Since it started, the foundation has brought in more than $500 million to fight the disease that claimed Fox’s life in 1981. • For more information on the app, visit terryfoxrun.org.

Norm Daykin, the dad of Maple Ridge’s current mayor, spent his ﬁnal days, weeks and months exactly where he wanted to, in his home on York Street, where he had lived since 1966. “That was one of his goals. He wanted to be at home as long as he could. So he won that one,” Mayor Ernie Daykin said Tuesday. “My dad was a real easy-going guy. Always had a smile on his face. Everywhere I went, everybody said, ‘How’s your dad?’ “ Norm, 83, died in Ridge Meadows Hospital on Monday, after a lifetime in the dairy industry. He married his wife June in Edmonton in 1950, then settled on the family farm in Maple Ridge, raising chickens and milking cows until 1956. After that, he worked as a milk tester for the Ministry of Agriculture and the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. Towards the end of his career, he worked in the lab in Burnaby and Victoria. In addition to his work in the dairy industry, Norm was extensively involved in Burnett Fellowship Baptist Church in Maple Ridge. He served on the board of deacons, as did his father, either as a member of the board or treasurer for 40 years. He also served as an usher, greeter, gardener or general handyman, as well as a local historical resource, often speaking about his early days on the family farm. “Norm was known for his ready smile and infections laugh … well more like a giggle. “People always felt a wee bit happier with the day after Norm went his way,” says his obituary. “He was also proud of his deep family roots in Maple Ridge. His grandpa Hampton arriving in 1879, and then grandpa Daykin in 1915. “He was not afraid to share his thoughts on how he felt things were going in town and how elected folks could get a bit better.”

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Aquilini ‘quintessential B.C. success story’

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Order of B.C. from front “But this list is ridiculous.” The Order of B.C. is given to British Columbians or former longterm residents who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction in any ﬁeld. One exception is that nominees must not be a currently elected person with federal, provincial or municipal governments. Baron is conﬁdent she’ll reach 25,000 names. That will be a clear message from across B.C. that rules are rules for everybody. “And they can’t be changed for different people in the community.” She wants the advisory

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struction, he built Aquilini Investment Group, which now owns the Vancouver Canucks. Seven years ago, the company sold the 105-hectare Codd Wetlands in north Pitt Meadows, into public ownership, donating $500,000 to the cause. The area is now known as the Codd Wetland-Aquilini Conservation Reserve. The company also reduced the price of the nearby Blaney Bog property, appraised at $4 million, by $400,000. That’s now known as Blaney Bog Regional Reserve. Along with his three children and 14 grandchildren, Aquilini has supported causes related to children such as B.C.

Children’s Hospital, juvenile diabetes research and the Canucks for Kids Fund, and the Canucks Autism Network. The Golden Eagle Group, part of the Aquilini Investment Group, owns close to 5,000 acres of farmland in Pitt Meadows. Members of the Aquilini family – Francesco, Elisa, Paulo and Roberto – along with related companies, still face Fisheries Act and Water Act charges in Port Coquitlam provincial court in connection with the installation of a water intake pipe into the North Alouette River in 2009. A trial date has been set for Oct. 15, 2012.

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committee to rescind the award, and if it doesn’t, she’ll organize a rally at the legislature on Oct. 4 – when the awards will be presented. That would a shame, however, because that would overshadow the 13 other nominees, she added. Another recipient that day will be Luigi Aquilini, of the Aquilini Investment Group, which dominates the berry business in Pitt Meadows. According to the biographies from the Honours and Awards Secretariat, Aquilini is a “quintessential B.C. success story,” after arriving from Italy in the mid-1950s. After starting in con-

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the painting over and cleanup at no charge. “We find if you don’t clean it up, then another tagger comes along and they feel they have to put their tag next to that one. Boekhorst said last year a real estate office was tagged three times, and each time the graffiti was quickly cleaned

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Provocative proposal High home costs are increasingly pricing people out of the real estate market and raising questions about Metro Vancouver’s long-term affordability and sustainability. The market’s rise has been partly driven by an influx of foreign investment, including a steady parade of buyers from China. Meanwhile, the struggle continues to find new funding for TransLink for much-needed transit expansion without inflicting too much pain on already heavily taxed residents and motorists. Gas taxes, vehicle levies and tolls are all hugely unpopular. So here’s one provocative proposal that might help put a dent in both problems: Double TransLink’s current residential property tax rates. But at the same time, create a home-owner grant that rebates 50 per cent of the TransLink tax. Like the homeowner grant on municipal property tax, the TransLink version would exclude second vacation homes and disqualify owners who aren’t Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. There’d be no change in the $230 a year in property tax the average resident homeowner now pays TransLink for a typical $650,000 house in Metro Vancouver. Most working folks would notice no difference. But the transportation authority would suck twice as much cash from foreign buyers, other non-resident owners and speculators. A $4-million luxury condo owned by a Shanghai business magnate or Alberta oil tycoon – who jets in once or twice a year – might bring $2,800 to TransLink each year instead of the current $1,400. And why shouldn’t they pay more? They come to enjoy Vancouver’s legendary livability yet make no permanent commitment to the region and use scarce housing inefficiently. And if a selective TransLink tax hike on non-residents or other owners of ritzy homes takes even a bit of the juice out of our overheated real estate market, so much the better. – Black Press

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Tough sales tax choices remain VICTORIA – Bill Vander Zalm’s most fantastic claim after the defeat of the harmonized sales tax was that B.C. could go back to the old provincial sales tax in six weeks if the government wanted to. Remember, this is B.C. Views the guy who once ﬁgured he could run Tom Fletcher an election campaign out of his car. He also promised to cut the price of beer, then once elected, brought in a property purchase tax instead, without consultation. But I digress. Vander Zalm’s typically simplistic analysis soon gave rise to another conspiracy theory. That’s the one that holds that the B.C. Liberals are dragging their feet on reinstating the old provincial sales tax so they can rake in added revenue for another 18 months. That would help repay the federal government $1.6 billion for the transition fund that helped B.C. institute the HST. The ﬁnance ministry provided some details to get a better sense of the task ahead. First, there are 70,000 businesses in B.C. that switched their accounting and point-of-sale systems to the HST. It’s not likely that they kept notes, hardware and software on hand in anticipation of having to switch back. Then there are the roughly 1,000 businesses that start up each month in B.C.

Assuming most of that continues, by the time the federal and provincial governments undo the HST in March 2013, there will be thousands of businesses that have no experience dealing with the PST. They’re in for an unpleasant surprise. Here’s one example. Smart Tax Alliance co-chair Mike Jagger got involved in the effort to defend the HST because of his experience running a security company in Vancouver. Due to the ambiguous nature of the PST rules, he got expert advice on how to pay the tax. Three different experts gave him three different answers. You have probably heard by now that after the rejection of the HST by 55 per cent of voters, the PST is to be reinstated as it was before July 2010. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon vowed, “I can assure British Columbians PST will not be applied to such items as restaurant meals, bikes and gym memberships – just as it was before the HST was introduced in B.C.” That sounds pretty deﬁnitive. But I’ve learned in the last two years that there is seldom a simple answer with sales taxes. For instance, should B.C. reduce tobacco taxes by seven per cent? Unless you’re a smoker, you probably didn’t notice that the HST raised the price of cigarettes by that amount. Tobacco was PST exempt, with the province historically having chosen to impose a separate “sin tax” instead. Liquor taxes also went down under HST, from a 10-per-cent provincial tax to seven per cent. The B.C. govern-

ment increased the Liquor Distribution Branch markup to hold onto the revenue, billing it as a policy move so as not to encourage drinking. The hotel room tax also went down by a point under HST. Should that be raised? These are policy decisions that still must be made, with the province still in deﬁcit.

I’ve learned in the last two years that there is seldom a simple answer with sales taxes.

• A correction to last week’s column: I referred to a PST reduction for Toyota Prius hybrids, suggesting it would be restored. In fact this tax break had a sunset clause, and would have expired in March 2011 in any case. B.C.’s 2008 “green budget” brought in a series of PST incentives for fuel-efficient vehicles, from $1,000 to $2,000 depending on how carbon-efficient they were. PST exemptions were also extended to Energy Star appliances. The centerpiece of that budget was the carbon tax. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com (tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca).

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THE NEWS/letters Uncertainty around HST vote is what hurt EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: HST defeat inspiration, proof (Letters, Sept. 2). Once again more opinions get posted with false information that ends up misleading readers because they believe that if it’s printed, it must be fact. Sean Orcutt has every right to congratulate the “yes” vote and he is correct that the vote will resonate amongst government in future decision making. While he’s patting everyone on the back, though, he starts making comments that are misleading and false. The HST has not been suppressing the B.C. economy. The uncertainty around the outcome of the vote has been the factor that’s hindering or will be forcing a number of key economic decisions, either fast tracking investment or putting B.C. companies at risk of losing large global business proposals and contracts because they cannot compete with businesses who can offer better deals due to reduced costs, like the film industry, ship building, and a number of others. His comment that “business in B.C. had to switch to the HST, and they only had a few months”, again is flat out wrong. It was over a year. While I agree 18 months is too long, keep in mind, the government has to hire hundreds of PST officers (and, no, they are not all sitting at home waiting for a phone call), find them a place to operate, create a centralized office with management and systems, purchase computers systems and desks, re-train staff or fully train them, get printed information to the businesses and re-educate them on the processes, set up the online component and hire people to manage those systems. Meanwhile, the businesses have to change all their accounting (once a date is known) and most will have to add dozens of man hours to their business process. Mr. Orcutt, if you can do that in 6 weeks, you should run for premier. Lastly, you may see the campaign for the “no” side as a waste or “propaganda,” but over the past six months, the more people understood the tax, the real implications, and the more they listened to the economists (people smarter than you and me), the shift went from 85 per cent or more against the tax to 55 per cent. To me, those stats mean that the people who took the time saw the truth. I will agree with you again, Mr. Orcutt, the world hasn’t ended, but your knowledge of the results, like job creation, is happening under your nose and you can’t see it. In Maple Ridge alone there are a number of businesses that really benefited from the tax incentives the HST brought and one new business in particular will soon employ 12 locals. And reduced costs? How about hundreds of thousands in savings in building the Port Mann Bridge? Guess you missed that story. There are dozens of more examples. And your rebate cheque, and the one for seniors and low income earners, will not be coming. I am sure that with the rising costs of, well, everything, the $30 bucks or so the GST rebate brings will come in real handy. That’s a haircut and a coffee, and a tip. DEAN BARBOUR MAPLE RIDGE

Teachers have earned their pay EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Teachers paid pretty darn good (Letters, Aug. 31). As a future teacher currently working on my degree, I could not be angrier at the comments Mr. Bourne and others have made about teachers, complaining that they are overpaid. I realize this is a hot topic because of the job action in the fall, and it has been a hot topic in the past, and the misinformation that people make public during these times of interest is the biggest part of the problem. Mr. Bourne says he did his research, but he might want to keep digging. He’s right that wages vary from district to district. Within a few minutes, I located the teacher’s salary grid for our district on the BCTF website and according to that, the highest salary a SD42 teacher could have earned in 2010 was just over $69, 000 – a far cry from the $83,000 he quoted. I agree, that is a signiﬁcant number and that many people do not earn close to that in a year, but it is not a starting wage for a teacher. A salary like that is earned by someone who has obtained a master’s degree or higher. I’ve never read a letter to the editor regarding doctors’ salaries because we all understand the stress of the job and the amount of education

it requires. So why do we question the salary earned by teachers, who also face significant job stress and educational hurdles? Teachers who earn higher salaries are the administrators at your child’s school, or veteran teachers with 10-plus years of experience. Beginning teachers certainly are not making that much. And they don’t even have a secure job. Most are laid off each June, or only have temporary positions that last a few months. As for their time off, during their two months off in the summer, most teachers are working, not going to the beach. In fact, during the regular school year, many have a second job so they can afford daily expenses when they first start out. In the summer, many teachers teach summer school, work at private learning centres, or drive truck to supplement their income. So really, they’re getting two weeks off at Christmas and one or two weeks off at spring break. Is that unreasonable? I don’t think so. Most unionized jobs have several weeks of paid vacation, why shouldn’t teachers get the same? And their benefits package? It’s comparable to most unionized jobs, so why should they be criticized for it?

chat@mapleridgenews.com Dump HST sooner From: Dismayed_citizen, posted on mapleridgenews.com. Re: Why 18-month delay? Axe tax (The News, Sept. 2). The HST should be dumped before Christmas 2011. Dragging it out until 2013 is unforgivable. What

Yes, teachers work a sixhour day on the clock. Yes, they technically get a break at recess and lunch. However, all the teachers I know run tutorials, mark work, prep for next block, run student clubs, or attend meetings, catching a few bites to eat in between during those breaks most days. And I agree, they don’t work an eight-hour day; it’s closer to 10 or more when marking and extra-curricular activities are included (especially high school teachers, who mark between 100-200 students’ assignments. Yes, many people volunteer their time to coach etc., but when they walk away because they don’t have time, need to work more hours, or want to spend time with their families, everyone understands. Too bad it isn’t the same for teachers. The salary might seem high, but factor in the money spent to get that salary. To teach in B.C. you must have a bachelor’s degree and a B.C. Teaching certiﬁcate. A four-year bachelor’s degree costs roughly $24,000. A one-year teaching program: $7,000-10,000. That’s about $34,000 spent just to start teaching. In other words, almost an entire year’s salary. So, I guess teachers do have a “pretty darn good” salary, but they’ve earned it.

part of “the people have spoken” do the LIEberals not understand?

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Pitt Lake Monday morning after receiving a dropped call to 911 about a broken down boat. The boat had suffered engine trouble around midnight, forcing the boaters to stay out on the lake overnight. Rescue crews were able to ﬁnd the boat and tow it back down the lake. “Cell reception is very bad up there,” said Laing, adding that proper boat maintenance is critical if you are travelling to remote areas, such as Pitt Lake. “You never know if someone is going to come by or not.” Ridge Meadows SAR was also to assist Surrey Search and Rescue with a missing person on Sunday.

cally waving. “He was pretty happy to see us,” said Laing. While climbing down from a mountain ridge, Laing said the man had lost his way in the clouds, and found himself stuck on the steep mountainside. “Where he was, he couldn’t get up or down,” said Laing. Despite having spent four days on the cliff, the man appeared to be healthy and unhurt. “He wasn’t too dehydrated, and he had been rationing his food and eating berries,” said Laing. “He was very sore and tired. He looked like he’d been in the bush.” Local rescue crews were also called out to

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THE NEWS/arts&life National Ballet School accepts local dancer Erika Bernard had the opportunity of a lifetime recently as she was one of four girls from B.C. to be accepted to the National Ballet School of Canada for a month. The 11-year-old native of Maple Ridge spent four weeks in Toronto,

studying and performing with other young dancers from around the country. Last year, Bernard was one of the youngest students accepted into the NBS summer program at just 10-years-old. Bernard currently trains at the danceLAB Studios Ltd. located in Coquitlam. “We are incredibly proud of [her] for the dedication and commitment to

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dance training,” Kirsten Sjoman, co-artistic director of danceLAB, said. “While most dancers break for the summer, she puts on her ballet tights and ballet shoes all [summer], dancing four to five classes a day, six days a week.” Up next for Bernard is a dance performance for the showdown at the fair at PNE.

New shake on an old dance Local bellydancers competing in Las Vegas festival by A s hley Bh a n contributor

he ancient Middle Eastern art form of bellydancing has been upgraded to the 21st century by local bellydancers Heidi Cannon and Leslie Sakata, who’ve managed to fuse comedy, athleticism and ballet into a successful routine that will be on display at The Bellydance Intensive and Festival in Las Vegas this week. The four-day event, the biggest in North America, runs from Sept. 8 to 11th and aims to celebrate the art and beauty of bellydancing by featuring several performances, small dance competitions and workshops. Although bellydancing originated in the Middle East, its popularity in North America has caused a dance evolution resulting in a tremendous diversity of styles and interpretations. “We’re incorporating canes into our routine. There’s one part in the dance where I swing the canes at Leslie’s head and she ducks and then we go into a mini ﬁght scene,” Cannon said. “It’s really cool. That’s the great thing about bellydancing, you can use props and fuse so many other styles into it.” “We’re both very active and I think that makes us different from your average bellydancer. We don’t have big bellies,” Cannon joked. “We like to spice things up a little so we’re bringing a lot more athleticism to our routines.” Cannon fell into bellydancing after watching singer Shakira perform on television eight years ago. The former tomboy was intrigued by the different

body movements and decided to take it up as a hobby and now performs with Sakata at parties and several restaurants around Maple Ridge. Last week the girls performed at the fair at PNE as a test run leading up to the Las Vegas festival. “The crowd loved it, they were shocked to see how different we are, but they cheered for us anyway. It was really great,” she said. “We love making people laugh and making them smile while we’re performing. It’s funny because we usually get those crowds were some people are really into it and other people are just in shock.” Cannon hopes the trip to Las Vegas will provide the team with the exposure they crave to help them get in touch with important contacts in the bellydancing world. “There are always connections to be made. We want to have a bellydancing DVD out soon, and there are people in Vegas who can help us with that,” Cannon said. “We want to get ourselves out there and show our fellow bellydancers what we can do.” Although they’ll receive a warm reception in Las Vegas, the same can’t be said for performing in Maple Ridge. The girls say they’ve been receiving mixed reactions. “A lot of places we ask to dance at say no because their clientele is really shy,” Cannon said. “It’s sad in that way. I hate when people think we’re strippers. That is not what we do!” “We want to be recognized for having lighter performances that poke fun at ourselves rather than have a sexy, serious and sensual performance. Our goal is to show women and everyone out there that there’s another side of bellydancing besides the stereotypical one.”

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Leslie Sakata (left) goes by the dance name ‘Nimbia,’ while Heidi Cannon calls herself ‘Sahara.’

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New season set to start at The ACT A new entertainment season is set to begin at The Arts Centre and Theatre in Maple Ridge and tickets are already for sale for more than 30 presentations. Those include a variety of music, dance and family acts for everyone to enjoy. “We have a beautifully varied-line up of touring artists,” said Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Arts Council executive director Lindy Sisson. “As always, I encourage our valued patrons to expand their horizons and enjoy both artists that are familiar to them, as well as try something new.” This season includes returning ACT favourites the Dal Richards Orchestra, Winter Harp, and the Celtic Tenors.

40th anniversary of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council. The non-proﬁt volunteer group is dedicated to bringing arts to the heart of the community and to help celebrate their success they will be hosting several events throughout October. • For more information please visit www. theactmapleridge.org.

There will also be new artists hitting the stage, including performances in world music by Alex Cuba, jazz with Laila Biali, and Jill Barber. Sisson notes the calibre of artists on this year’s bill is an extraordinary occurrence and that there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Not only is this is a big year for performances at The ACT, it’s also the

New exhibition on display at MR art gallery The Maple Ridge Art Gallery will have a new exhibition on display beginning in early September. The display, titled West Coast Colours, will feature work by the Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild. In addition to weaving, the show will also feature knitting, crocheting, hand-spun yarns, felting and basketry. There will also be handmade shawls, scarves and other items created by guild members on sale during the show. West Coast Colours

will be a juried show, which should set high standards for members to create pieces that have a ﬂair for fashion and a certain comfort level. The exhibition’s free opening reception will take place on Sept. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. and will run until Saturday Oct. 1. The Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild dates back to 1974, when it was established by a group of local people interested in keeping alive the age-old crafts of weaving and spinning. Their activities include

that will take place during the run of the show. Many of the artisans will be on hand for the opening reception and everyone is welcome to the event.” In addition to the exhibit, two new ﬁbre art courses will be held at the ACT that will feature Dale Friend, who will be teaching pine needle basketry on Sunday Sept. 18 and Ellen Hamilton will be teaching a laminate felt shawl class on Saturday Sept. 24.

demonstrations, visual presentations, slideshows, and workshops. The group’s showcase will be co-curated by long-time Whonnock Weavers member Ellen Hamilton and Maple Ridge Art Gallery curator Barbara Duncan. “The Whonnock Weavers and Spinners are known for the calibre and creativity of their work, and I am extremely proud to have this display in our gallery this fall,” Duncan said. “We hope that the public will join us for some of the artisan demonstrations

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Arts Council, many independent artists, the Maple Ridge Museum, Pitt Meadows Museum, the Community Festival Network, the District of Maple Ridge and the City of Pitt Meadows. The groups are searching for a better understanding of what the cities currently have in terms of activities, facilities, services, talents, research and special events. In the future, the organizations would like to create a list to map events and facilities in

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Many Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows dancers have been cast in previous RCYBC productions in the past and the company is hoping for the same this year. This will be the 23rd year the RCYBC has put on the traditional version of the Nutcracker and open auditions will be held on Sunday at 511 Columbia St. in New Westminster. Registration will take place at 12:30 p.m. and auditions will begin at 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ For more information please call 604-521-7290.

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Players like Brandon Yip, Kellan Tochkin, and Brad Hunt all got their start with the Ridge Meadows Flames, and quickly ascended the hockey development ladder. Just last year, former Flames goalie Eric Williams successfully transitioned to the WHL, playing 40 games with the Prince Albert Raiders before being traded to the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the off-season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opportunities here, for sure,â&#x20AC;? Eaton said.

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he Ridge Meadows Flames are hoping for a return trip to the junior B PaciďŹ c International Junior Hockey League playoffs as they prepare for the 2011/12 season. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of the Flames will feature many new, younger faces, as many of the pieces to last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team have aged out or moved on from the PIJHL. But with youth comes energy, and head coach Tavis Eaton expects a far more ďŹ&#x201A;eet-footed squad to take the ice this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re faster, and when you look at the best teams in the league ... thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how they play,â&#x20AC;? he said. The Flames played their ďŹ rst exhibition games last weekend, dropping a pair to the Grandview Steelers. The Flames fell 4-3 at home to the Steelers on Friday night before travelling to the Burnaby Winter Club Sunday, when they lost 4-1. The Flames play their ďŹ rst regular season game Sept. 23 at home at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge, also against the Grandview Steelers. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home games will be played every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Captaining the team this year is 20-year-old Shane Harle, who has been with the team since his rookie season at 16. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the longest serving member of the team and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of respect for him in the dressing room,â&#x20AC;? said Eaton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He never complains, he always works hard ... and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty excited to be captain.â&#x20AC;? The status of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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The Ridge Meadows Flames fell 4-1 to the Grandview Steelers Sunday night in exhibition action at the Burnaby Winter Club. leading scorer, Danny Brandys, is still up in the air as he is currently away working in Alberta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He would be a big piece of the puzzle if we could get him back,â&#x20AC;? said Eaton. Matt Bevilacqua, Reece Rivard, and Joey Weilmeier will all return to the Flames blue line, while Dean Gilmour, Alex Smith, Paul Piluso, Adam

Bartsch, and Lucas Douglas return as forwards. Tyler Klassen will also return for his ďŹ nal campaign in the PIJHL as the Flamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; starting goalie, while sharing time between the pipes with Jordan Eggert. Among the new faces the Flames have signed are a host of young defenceman, including Brad Wardner, Deven Banns, Terence Trus-

dale, and Alex Antle. At forward, newcomers include Matt Bissett and Trevor Sutton, both formerly of the major midget Vancouver North East Chiefs, as well as Cody Holleran, who played the past four seasons with the Pitt Meadows Marauders football team. Also joining the team will be Peyton Lupul, Kyle Jangula, Adam Callegari, Kenny Prato, and Trevor Harris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I expect big things from all of them,â&#x20AC;? Eaton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They all have the potential to do big things, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a matter of hard work.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of talent on this team.â&#x20AC;? While last season the Flames looked to the Ridge Meadows midget A1 Rustlers for many of their rookie signing, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team features a more geographically diverse group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spence Levens has done a great job with the midget A1 team,â&#x20AC;? said Eaton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And if the talent is there, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take it. But if not, you have to look elsewhere.â&#x20AC;? Eaton is hoping this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young group will look to the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past for inspiration.

There a number of changes to the PIJHL this season, the most obvious being the Wolf Packâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departure from Squamish after just two seasons. The team will now be known as the North Van Wolf Pack, and play out of the Harry Jerome Rec Centre. As for rule changes, the PIJHL will be adopting a new overtime format, doing away with the ďŹ ve-round shoot-out. Should a game remained tied after 60 minutes of regulation play, the game will move to four-on-four hockey for a ďŹ ve-minute sudden death overtime period, similar to the NHL. However, should the game remained tied after the ďŹ rst overtime, a second ďŹ ve-minute overtime period will be played, three-on-three. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good move,â&#x20AC;? said Flames coach Tavis Eaton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting. I think it will be good for the fans.â&#x20AC;? sports@mapleridgenews.com

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The Stag is more than just a barbershop Looking Back by Sandra Borger When you visit the barber and sit in his chair, Don’t squirm like a worm while he’s cutting your hair. Don’t shiver, and quiver, and bounce up and down. Don’t shufﬂe, and snufﬂe, and act like a clown. Each wiggle, will jiggle, the blades of the shears. Clip-clip, clip-clip: those scissors can slip And snip off a tip of one of your tender pink ears! – The Barbershop, by Martin Gardner

t seems as though everybody’s dad or granddad got their hair cut at the Stag Barbershop. Often, generations of Maple Ridge men went there. “A fourth generation client came in not too long ago,” explains current owner Kandace Yaretz. “He said to me, ‘guys who grew up here, moved away, and came back say that this shop hasn’t changed. And they like it like that.’” Most customers have been faithful through the years, though many are more concerned about a getting a good

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Inside the Stag today, young men are still introduced to “barbershop culture.” chuckle than a haircut. Al Clark opened his first barbershop, Clark’s Clip Joint, in 1953. After a fire destroyed this first business venture, Al reopened his barbershop in 1958 next to the old 5¢ to $1 Store (now the Bingo-Plex) on 224th Street under a new name – The Stag Barbershop. The decor inside the shop has not changed much in the past 50 years: there are a number of stuffed fowl and animal heads mounted

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shop first opened, and straight back chairs line the north wall for both customers and visitors alike. The white and black checkered linoleum floors were installed by Russ Fisher when he took over the shop in 1984; it seemed that linoleum was easier to keep clean than the previous carpeted floors. Russ remembered his time at the shop with fondness, and especially loved election time. The shop acted like a public forum, where barbers and customers alike would discuss “who the best candidates were, and what the political issues were.” Retired mayor Kathy Morse would come in “to ask questions and see how her popularity was.” The Stag was the best place in town to go for local information, because the barbers talked to everyone. According to Kandace, the barbers knew everything: “Who got into trouble over the weekend, who just bought a house, whose cow had died, and even if there were any events coming up.” The shop was always full, and not just with customers; often, men out doing their errands would pop in for a chat.

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Curling is a sport with a longstanding tradition and spirit of sportsmanship. Our junior curlers learn the basics of curling: proper delivery technique, sweeping and most importantly, etiquette of the sport. All that is required is warm clothing, gloves or mittens and a clean pair of running shoes, a broom may be required depending on total number of registrants.

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Recruiting for Air Cadets in Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge & Surrounding areas. We are currently looking for youth between the ages of 12 - 18 years who are interested in joining 583 Coronation Air Cadet Squadron, in Maple Ridge. Ask an Air Cadet, you will acquire skills and knowledge that give you qualities useful throughout your life. We offer courses in leadership, athletics, band, ﬂying, air trafﬁc control and survival.

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THE NEWS/seniority Music with Seniors and Babies program reconnects generations Mothers with newborns needed to volunteer by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter A program at the Bailey House residential care centre next to Ridge Meadows Hospital is helping to reconnect generations of

Maple Ridge residents. Jade Tomlinson is the recreational therapist for Baillie House and is hoping to relaunch the seniors home’s popular Music with Seniors and Babies program this month. The program brings mothers and their newborns into the seniors home, allowing them to interact with the seniors who live there.

“It’s an excellent way for babies, mothers and seniors to benefit from interacting,” said Tomlinson. “It provides an opportunity to see both ends of the life spectrum, what children can bring to the elderly and what seniors can bring to the young.” Tomlinson is looking for new moms with babies under 12 months of age that are comfortable in a residential care setting

to participate in the program. “A lot of seniors don’t have access to young children, and many children don’t have grandparents because they live in other parts of the country,” she said. “It benefits everybody. The children really bring out the best in the seniors. It brings such joy to their lives and helps them stay younger.” Tomlinson is hoping to run the

program every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The program includes songs, rhymes, games, quiet time and goodbye songs. The program is free of charge to participants, however, advanced registration is required. • For more information and to register for the Music with Seniors and Babies program, contact Tomlinson at 604-476-7888 (Ext. 2587).

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Seniority Seniors’ calendar • The Maple Ridge Better Breathers will hold their first meeting after the summer noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8 in the Fraser Room of the Library. This club is a support group for people with chronic lung diseases. The guest speaker will be a respiratory therapist from Ridge Meadows Hospital to talk about the right way to take our medicines and to explain details of the spirometry test. Please bring your puffers and reading glasses. All caregivers and family, and new members welcome. For more information. phone Heidi at 604-466-1633. • The Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Society is

hosting a Seniors’ Connect meeting at 9 a.m. in the library room of the Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Activity Centre, 12150 224th Street this Thursday, Sept. 8. • Ridge Meadows Ex-Service Women’s Club is holding their regular monthly meeting at the Maple Ridge Legion, 12101 224th Street at noon on Thursday, Sept. 8. • Golden Ears Winter Club is holding their registration for the 2011/12 season from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9. For more information, call 604-563-4813. www.gewc.ca • Pitt Meadows Secondary School hosts it 50th birthday open house on Sept. 30. If you graduated from the school or have a child who attends or has graduated from PMSS,

contact Gerri (Laseur) Willms (PMSS grad 1969) at 604-465-7141, ext. 265 or email gwillms@sd42.ca. • The Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Society hosts a seniors’ lounge at the Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre, 12027 Harris Rd. Open Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come by for tea, coffee and lively conversation. Memberships also available. More info at 604-465-2478. • Share two hours of your time once a week with a blind or partially sighted person in your neighbourhood. Assist with reading, walks, accompany on errands and social visiting. We ask for a minimum 6 month commitment. Volunteers must be at least 19

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years old. To apply and for more information, please email caragh.robinsmith@cnib.ca. • The Maple Ridge Euchre Club meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Legion at 224th Street and Brown Avenue. For more information, contact Irene at 604-465-1956. • Love to sing? This fall, add your voice to The Maple Leaf Singers, a unique six-part harmony show chorus. Members from all over Metro Vancouver practice weekly in Burnaby and perform at a variety of events. All welcome to audition; first sopranos particularly needed. Call Anne Baird at 604-922-9827 or email information@maple-leaf-singers.com. Learn more about The Maple Leaf Singers at

www.maple-leaf-singers.com • Taking Pounds Off Sensibly now meets at Willow Manor, 12275 224th Street, Maple Ridge. Come out on Tuesdays, weigh in starts at 6:30 p.m. and meeting starts at 7 p.m. New or returning members are always welcome. • The Maple Ridge Lions Club are doing the biggest and best meat draws in town every Friday night and Sunday afternoon at The Witch of Endor Pub, as well as at the Fox’s Reach Pub on Saturday afternoons. Come and relax, have some fun and win some fresh meat. All profits go to help needy people in our community. Contact R.C. Morrissette at 604-467-4656 for more information.

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psychological approach. Their program will provide an engaging format using the Adlarian approach to encourage the participants to interact and learn. This program is funded by the Government of Canada under the New Horizons for Seniors Initiative. A group of seniors underwent the program this past spring. They were trained to take a leadership role as facilitators and learn communication skills. They found the

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Community Calendar ommunity Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are free to local non-profit groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail newsroom@mapleridgenews. com at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classified department at 604-467-1122 about non-profit rates.

Wednesday, Sept. 7 • Registration for 2011/12 Scouts takes place in Pitt Meadows at the Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Road, at 7 p.m. Questions about Scouting? Come out, meet friends and neighbours, enjoy refreshments and learn about Scouting with 1st Pitt Meadows Scout Group. Beavers (5-7), Cubs, (8-11) Scouts (12-14). Call ‘Scouter Mang’ at 604-460-7227 for more information, or email scoutermang@gmail.com Thursday, Sept. 8 • The SFU Philosophers’ Cafe meets at the Arts Centre and Theatre at 7 p.m., 11944 Haney Place. Admission by donation. This month’s topic is “Religion: Is it obsolete or relevant in the 21st Century?” Moderator Larry Green leads the discussion.

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Co-sponsored by the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art Council. Everyone welcome. Registration and experience not required. • Ridge Meadows Ex-Service Women’s Club is holding their regular monthly meeting at the Maple Ridge Legion, 12101 224th Street at noon. • The Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Society is hosting a Seniors’ Connect meeting at 9 a.m. in the library room of the Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Activity Centre, 12150 224th Street. • The Alouette Field Naturalists hold their first meeting of 2011/12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Activity Centre, 12150 224th Street. Derek Matthews, Chairman of the Avian Research Centre and a master bird bander, will give a presentation on bird banding. All welcome. Phone Duanne at 604-436-8743 for more information. • The Maple Ridge Better Breathers will hold their first meeting after the summer noon to 2 p.m. in the Fraser Room of the Library. This club is a support group for people with chronic lung diseases. The guest speaker will be a respiratory therapist from Ridge Meadows Hospital to talk about the right way to take our medicines and to explain details of the spirometry test. Please bring your puffers and reading glasses.

All caregivers and family, and new members welcome. For more information phone Heidi at 604-466-1633. Friday, Sept. 9 • Golden Ears Winter Club is holding their registration for the 2011/12 season from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 604-563-4813. www.gewc.ca • The Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corporation is hosting a Social Media Focus Group for Business from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meadows Room at Pitt Meadows City Hall. The PMEDC wants to find out how local businesses are (or aren’t) using social media. Space is limited. To register please email lgraham@thinkpittmeadows.ca or call 604-465-9481. Saturday, Sept. 10 • The Haney Farmers’ Market focuses on tomatoes, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chef Chris Roper of Lava Dining and Lounge is under the Chef at the Market tent at 10:30 a.m. with some interesting dishes. There will be a display of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes. Take advantage of the bumper crop of vegetables and fruit at our produce vendors stands. String Theory entertains. Memorial Peace Park on 224th Street in downtown Maple Ridge. www. haneyfarmersmarket.org.

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IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

Kenneth Anderson

Larry Mitchell

Dec 20, 1934 ~ Sept 7, 2010

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COMING EVENTS

June 12, 1941 ~ Sept 4, 2010 Show & Sale Sat. Sept. 11th 10 A.M - 5 P.M Sun. Sept. 12th. 10 AM - 4 PM Abby. Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Dr. in the Cadet Building • Adults $6 • Kids $4 • Children under 5 Free • Family $12 (2 adults & up to 3 kids)

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One year has passed since the Lord called you home But our love and memories of you will never fade. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.

You are loved so deeply by family and many friends. You touched all our lives in ways that will never end.

Your wife Donna and loving family

You are missed everyday. Love your family & friends

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INFORMATION

ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1877-988-1145 now. Free service! COMEDY & STAGE SHOWS for Staff Parties, Christmas Parties, Conventions, Community Clubs, Banquets. Booking for Christmas & 2012. Popovich Productions 25 years in business. Toll free 1-888856-9282. DIAL-A-LAW: access free information on BC law. 604-687-4680; 1.800.565.5297; ww.dialalaw.org (audio available). LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE: need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-6873221; 1.800.663.1919

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On September 1st, 2011, James (Jim) Eugene Jose passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side. Born on September 11, 1934, in Vancouver, B.C., Jim moved to a farm in Pitt Meadows when he was 10 years old. Following the flood of ’48, Jim moved to Webster’s Corner with his parents and brothers. After serving in the Canadian Army, Jim spent most of his life in Maple Ridge, B.C., proudly working for B.C. Correctional Service. Jim had a dream to re-introduce fish stocks into the depleted river system that he fished as a boy. As a Senior Correctional Officer at Alouette River Correctional Centre, he was instrumental in developing a very successful hatchery program which continues to this day. Over the years, Jim was recognized by many of the fisheries organizations for his dedication and commitment to ensuring the local fish population was maintained and cared for in perpetuity. Predeceased by his first wife, Eve, in 1976, and his son, Lance Aalten, in 2004, Jim is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Vibeke, brothers Angus (Nickie) Jose and Cyril (Pauline) Jose, daughters Lynne (Len) Marsh, and Beverly (Brian) Calvin, sons Kevin Aalten, and Vince (Kathleen) Aalten, and daughter-in-law Sandy Aalten. Jim was delighted with the arrivals of his grandchildren: Alex, Jessica, Scott, James, Cole, Jenna, Kayla, Kelsey and Kassie. He enjoyed watching them grow, measuring them on the wall when they visited. In addition, Jim enjoyed deep friendships with his wonderful neighbours who enjoyed dropping by for a visit. By Jim’s request, there will be no formal service. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca.

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Betty Speirs, born Bessie Doreen Edwards, left this world to be with her Lord early in the morning of August 28, 2011. She was bornn in Fleet, Hampshire, England on August 13, 1925. Betty was predeceased by her dear husband Bob, her son Scott, her son-in-law Calvin and her grandson Zachary as well as her sisters Emily and Jean. She was full of love for all of them and was looking forward to seeing them in Heaven. Born between the great wars she was all too familiarr with the perils and prices of war. ar. Four of her maternal uncles diedd in the First World War. Little did shee know that WW11 would bring the love of her life. Betty and Bob met while out bike riding one day and it wasn’t long before they were engaged. They married on December 15, 1945 just as WWII ended. Full of love and anticipation for their life together, Betty along with many other war brides made the long trip to Canada where she reunited with Bob and finally met his family. Bob set to work building a small home in Burnaby and a few years later they moved to New Westminster where they raised their 5 children. After becoming a born-again Christian in the early 50’s, she & Bob joined the New Westminster Evangelical Free Church where she taught Sunday School and was a deaconess. Betty had a wonderful soprano voice and was a frequent soloist in the church and at weddings and funerals. In 1973 they moved to Maple Ridge, later joining the Maple Ridge Baptist Church where they made many new friends. Betty worked at Woodlands School and was the first female Cook I on staff. She retired in her early 50`s so she and Bob had many good years together enjoying each other’s company. For many years Betty met with her Prayer Group weekly – Mary, Doris and Jeanette and although they haven’t met face to face for a while, the telephone kept them close, to the end. Betty is survived by her 4 children: Carolyn aka ‘Kelli’, Craig (Diane), Leone Heinrichs and Melanie. Her grandchildren Sandra Fellner (Lori), Kimberly Mercer (Doug), Angela Bronsema (Mark), Calvin Heinrichs Jr (Bekki), Kris Watts (Dan), Rory Speirs and Adlayna Speirs and thirteen cherished great grandchildren; Kaylee, Caleb, Maceo, Chloe-anna, Makiah, Madison, Vincent, Asher, Miyah, Julia, Emerson, Dezyrae and Tyler. Further survived by her sisters-in-law Pat Coe & June Burgess (Neil) and brother-in-law Ted (Linda) and many much-loved nieces and nephews. She was much loved by all of us and her humour, love, strength, compassion, faith and wisdom will be greatly missed. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Baptist Church, 22155 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. Many thanks to the caring staff on 2west at Maple Ridge Hospital and the angels at the McKenney Hospice who cared for her in her last days. Betty contributed to many charities so instead of flowers please make a donation in her name to the relief mission to Somalia or to the charity of your choice.

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Team Leader BCDailyDeals Black Press’ Daily Deals team is looking to hire an enthusiastic Team Leader to help grow their Daily Deals business. The successful candidate will be a team player who has strong leadership, sales and marketing abilities, as well as analytical skills. They will be able to analyse opportunities and drive forward multiple opportunities at once, while continuing to focus on existing business operations. Role Responsibilities: N Track weekly performance of Daily Deal business N Review performance to identify trends N Manage relationship with external suppliers/partners and work on joint opportunities and issues N Identify and evaluate new opportunities N Regularly assess performance against other deal sites/businesses N Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies N Coordinate afﬁliate programs N Assist with the production of graphics and copy for deals Black Press is Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio, Hawaii and extensive online operations with more than 250 websites. Please send your application to edutton@blackpress.ca by Friday, Sept. 19, 2011. Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further.

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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.

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CHILDCARE WORKER needed to work with young adult with autism. Exp. pref. Full and part time shifts avail. Maple Ridge area. Vehicle an asset. (604)466-7887

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With the aging population, Healthcare & Healthcare providers are some of the hottest career opportunities available. Practical Nursing is one of the fastest growing segments in healthcare. Train locally for the skills necessary in this career field.

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If you live on or near one of these routes and you are interested in delivering papers please call circulation @ 604-466-6397 and quote the Route number. FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

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P/T Cashiers Needed Must be 19yrs old. No experience necessary, willing to train. Must be avail to work nights/weekends.

Apply in person to Manager @

Witch of Endor Liquor Store 22644 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge. Ph: 604-476-9463

SNACK FOOD PROCESSING PLANT, Maple Meadows Park near Staples. Hiring full time day shift mature reliable worker. Mandarin speaking an asset. Fax resume to: 604-465-7727. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

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HIRING: Part Time Staff Must be friendly, enthusiastic and self-motivated, with skills in helping, selling and merchandising an asset. Must enjoy working with the public (especially children) and enjoy children’s toys. Please drop resume in person to Just Ducky! Unit # 104 - 11952 224th Street. (next to Marina’s Gelato) LANDSCAPER LABOURERS with experience. Starts @ $16./hr Fax 604-462-7853

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES Established Restaurant & Bistro accepting resumes for

Line Cooks Dishwasher Must have 2 years experience. Apply in person at:

Bella Vita 22471 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge.

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Apply to 21667 Lougheed Hwy, or Home5@homerestaurants.ca No phone calls please TH Restaurant Services LTD o/a Tim Hortons

Food Counter Attendant Must be avail F/T shift work, nights, overnights, early mornings & weekends. $10.14hr + benefits: Apply at store: 100 - 20201 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge, BC or 11811 224th Street Maple Ridge BC Fax: 604-459-3376

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MOA, exp’d req’d for Surgeons office in Maple Ridge immed. Prefer Osler Program exp. Fax replies 604-467-0455

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CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: Water and soil sample collection and field analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifications: Post secondary degree or diploma. Oilfield experience is an asset. Required equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top computer, GPS, camera. Send resume to: hr@ceslp.ca referencing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the subject line.

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HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

HEADSTART PRESCHOOL ~2 1/2 to 5 years ~ Would you like your child to develop good reading, pre-reading & number skills, high self-esteem, great socialization skills, a LOVE of LEARNING? Small groups NURTURE your child’s UNIQUE needs. Professional staff Affordable AM space available Register for September NOW! Call BETTY (604)467-3204 21882 124th Ave www.montessoriheadstart.com

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PARTS PERSON

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Competitive Wage & Beneﬁts Package. Fax resume: 604.530.2865 or e-mail:dspringman@ springmans.com

TRANS Carrier Ltd in Fort St John is looking for a 4th year apprentice or journeyman mechanic with transport experience. We encourage 2nd and 3rd year apprentices to apply as well. Contact James; jconway@tcltd.ca. Affordable housing is available. Supply resume & abstract.

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Material Handling Assistant / Driver Due to growth, Knelson is looking for Material Handling Assistant / Driver to add to our material management team. This position is a fulltime, temporary position (2-3 months) with the potential to be permanent. You must have experience driving small forklifts and light trucks. A Class 5 license, clean driving record (driver’s abstract), and good geographical knowledge of the Lower Mainland is required. A current forklift license and previous TDG certification are assets. Please sent resume to: careers@knelson.com or fax 604-888-4013

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Want to advance your career? Drillers Assistants (labour)

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

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Lift 25-100lbs, repetitive manual labor, working outdoors, long hours, travel in BC, strong work ethic, team player, multitasking, self-motivated. Ability to take direction, valid BC drivers license, clean abstract, reliable transportation. Mechanically inclined an asset. Provide resume and drivers abstract to: careers@mudbaydrilling.com or fax to 604-888-4206. No phone calls.

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MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong beneﬁt package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, September 16, 2011 to: Dwayne Weidendorf The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to publisher@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.

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CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539 INSURED, RELIABLE, professional service. Eco-friendly supplies included. $30/hr plus HST. Call The Maid Team at 604-376-0978. VICKY’S CLEANING Family owned. Reas rates, eco friendly products, 604-466-1598

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16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows (Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver)

604-465-9812 1-800-663-5847

(604)999-5454

SAWDUST

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

Stardust

Painting

Commercial

Residential

Service,

Interior & Exterior. Member of BBB since 1975 Call John (604)889-8424

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

BELRON RENOVATIONS INC.

317

HOME RENOVATIONS Decks - Bathrooms - Kitchens Local Maple Ridge company

Lic / Ins 25 Years Exp

(778)233-1114 Ray 281

GARDENING

MISC SERVICES

GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 123 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach nearly 2 million people for only $395 a week - only $3.22 per newspaper. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

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HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

Terri 604.837.1709

CLEANING SERVICE, reliable and trustworthy, worked in the area for many years. 604-466-1149 or 604782-0305

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

Landscaping Lawn & Garden Maintenance

3 Ladies Maid Service Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

Brisk Home Cleaners

• Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Est. • 20 Years Exp.

GREENSKEEPERS

CLEANING SERVICES

“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Reasonable rates Louise 604.467.3665

604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting Exterior / Interior

Dean 604-834-3076

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

A-1 PAINTING CO.

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations -604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Experienced, Competitive Pricing)

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andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com

~ Free Estimates ~

FENCING

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Call 7 days/week

604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

Bonded, experienced Friendly service Reasonable price No job too small Reno’s/Additions

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

Big jobs-Small jobs-We do it all! Serving the Fraser Valley WCB Insured - Bonded Visa & M/C accepted

778-344-1069

ELECTRICAL

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

778-344-1069

604-465-3189

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements

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Scott 604-891-9967

17607 FORD ROAD,

M.T. GUTTERS 182

NO Wood byproducts used

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867. REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Serving Tri City 32 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

When QUALITY Matters

DRYWALL

778-892-4299

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure

PITT MEADOWS PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY

Professional Installation

HELP WANTED

# 1 PAY-LESS Painting

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060

DO you have a problem with alcohol or drugs? Call Alouette Addiction Services at (604)467-5179 Check our website www.alouetteaddictions.org

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LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

Big Mountain Electric

candymassage.blogspot.com/

LANDSCAPING

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

104607

# 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Seven Days a Week

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

Entry level positions Job entails:

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GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Prompt Delivery Available

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Retaining Walls *Stairs *Driveways Exposed Aggregate & Stamped Concrete ***ALSO... Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

Tyler Olson Cell: 604-341-0672 Email: t_olson@ducks.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HERFORT CONCRETE

Ducks Unlimited Canada is recruiting volunteers for its upcoming fundraising dinner and auction. Meet new people, gain experience and help a great cause. If interested contact:

(Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.)

VERY BUSY Service Department. Frontier Peterbilt Sales Estevan SK.has immediate openings for truck and transport technicians, engine experience an asset. Top wages and benefits. Please send resume’s attention John Murie.e-mail: jmurie@frontierpeterbilt.com. fax: 306-636-6321.

PERSONAL SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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LANDSCAPING

DUTCH TOUCH

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Green Services Ltd

604-537-4140

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

604-463-3644 604-861-1490 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

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PLUMBING

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 $69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

RIDGE MEADOWS ROOFING. Res Re-roofing & repairs WCB BBB A+ rating Free est. 604-377-5401

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

A-1 RUBBISH REMOVAL. Household & Yard Waste. Up to 100% recycle. Reasonable. 604-786-2948

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycle-it-now.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

477

PETS

YELLOW LAB PUPS. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

SUNDECKS

The DECK Guys D Sundeck / Patio Construction D Re-build/Extend Existing Decks D Authorized vinyl deck installers D Aluminum, glass, wood railings D Sundeck & Vinyl Repairs D 5 Year Warranty on Vinyl *Work Guaranteed *References *Over 20 Years Experience.

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

U-PICK Blueberries $1.20 lb. We pick $2.00 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. 763-2808

Free estimates 604-418-8340

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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS REPOSSESSED MOBILE HOMES to be moved, 1974-2008. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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TOPSOIL

• • •

REAL ESTATE

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TREE SERVICES

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

“Since 1987” $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Single items to entire households

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

30 years experience

RECREATIONAL

RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, (70 Mile House) .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

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2 Bedroom Apt $820/mo 3 Bedroom Apt $950/mo Attractive modern unit, in a safe, all ages community in beautiful Maple Ridge. Amenities include community gardens, playground, amenity rooms, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time.

Call 604-451-6075 to view. Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.

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1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I

www.dannyevans.ca

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

MAPLE COURT II 22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

APARTMENT/CONDO

Certiﬁed Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building for Mature Adults Only

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

1 Bedroom N/P, Non Smoker

$550/mo & up. + util’s Now with Seniors discount

604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990) Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

(604)467-5271 Maple Ridge

Glenwood Manor Apartments

Maple Ridge 224th St. 2 bdrm grnd. flr condo, approx 946 s/f. avail now, ns/np/refs. $1150/mo. BBY nr Lough. Mall, upper 2 flrs of family home, 5 bdrms, dbl garage, ns/np/refs, $1900 +3/4 utils

Tree removal done RIGHT!

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

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A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464 Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

DOWNSIZING

Armoires, ass’t bedroom furniture, dressers, Yamaha Dirt bike, & various household contents. Antiques ~ East Lake chairs.

All in good condition.

PETS PETS

AMERICAN Bulldog PUPS NKC reg, vet checked, abpups@gmail.com 604-819-6249 BENGAL MANX KITTENS beautiful, 5 boys ready to go $150-$250 each Call 604-820-1603 Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Brindle. CKC reg. $1450. 604-782-3864. GERMAN SHEPHERD, pure bred 3 yr. old, male. $100. Not neutered. (604)942-7585 778-881-8381 Sam KITTENS, 7 wks, very affectionate & cuddly, litter trained, $50. Call 604-530-2829.

LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217

MISC. FOR SALE

604.466.7887 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1-888-4735407 SAVE ON HEATING! YUKON Warm Air Furnaces. Wood/Oil Wood/Electric - Wood only. Certified for Canada. Call for factory direct pricing & brochure. 1-800-3580060. www.yukon-eagle.com.

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

PITT BULL PUPS, 3 females, vet checked, 1st shots, 2 mo. $350/ea Call: 604-217-6551

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fem’s $250 Special. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

(604)466-5799

1 Bdrm. $780/mo. Available Oct. 1st

Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets. Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.477.9189 PITT MEADOWS

CHELSEA PARK APTS 1 & 2 Bdrms Apts, Also 3 Bdrm T/Homes Avail

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Now 3 BEDROOM

Conveniently located. Nice, bright & large suites. No pets.

Call 604-465-8088

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us.

PITT MEADOWS, Golf Course view. New 1100 sf, 2/bdrm, 2/bthrm, storage, sec pkng, 6/appli. $1280/mo. Immed. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. (604)306-3699 PITT MEADOWS

The Meadows MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge 1 bdrm $500 includes hot water Certiﬁed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

Call: 778-882-8894 604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

BUILDING SALE... “”ROCK BOTTOM PRICES”” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

MALTESE pups, 2M, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, N/S $800. Also 3yr male Maltese. 604-464-5077

1 & 2 Bdrms from $685 & $850 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

NEW SRI Mobile, Modular and manufactured homes on display in Abbotsford. Chuck 604-830-1960.

MAPLE RIDGE PORT COQUITLAM

1 & 2 Bdrs from $750/mo GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE, Central. 11735-225 St. 2 bdrm. $900 incl heat & h.w. No dogs.604-467-9420 or 477-9021 MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 1 bdrm apt, $715/mo incl heat, h/w, N/P. Avail now. 604-476-6683.

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HOMES FOR RENT

3BR 2BT LAUNDRY UPPER SUIT CLOSE TO SCHOOLS SUITABLE FOR SMAL FAMILY 604-210-0357 MAPLE RIDGE - W. 5 Bdrm, Duplex bsmt house, 3 bths. Lots of prk. Quiet area. Cls to malls. $1700/mo. Also 1 bdrm condo u/g parking, gas f/p, $750/mo. Also Sleeping room on main floor, shared facilities. $450/mo. Call (604)467-4450 or 604-833-4450. M.Ridge newer 3 bdrm + den dble garage nr Kanaka schl NP/NS Refs $1350+util. Immed 604-462-8905 WHONNOCK 3 bdrm house, 2 car garage on 10 acres. N/s, $2200/mo. Avail now 604-826-4808 604-855-1235 Ask for Baljinder Gill

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TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

604-464-3550

810

1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Enclosed - heated tanks, u-shaped dinette, outside shower outside speakers, awning. $17,816 (Stk.30525) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

604-463-3000

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Call Maria at ridgemeadows property management Mon Fri 9-6 604-466-2838 or visit www.ridgemeadowsproperty management.com

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Rooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

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

Call 604-467-3944 MAPLE RIDGE Private rooms (WiFi & cble) shrd kit. bath, lndry. $500/mo. 778-893-2750.

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SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE. 1 bdrm bsmt suite Own W/D. $750/mo. cable hydro incl. Oct 15. 604-345-3934. Maple Ridge. 1 bdrm ste newer home, 10’ ceilings, pri patio. Shrd lndry. Incl hyd/cble/net. Suit single N/S. $725. Immed. 604-209-8964. MAPLE RIDGE 220th. Bright 1 bdrm. Shared laundry. Suit single person. N/S. N/P. $780/mo. incl utils. Avail. Sept 15. 604-307-5612. MAPLE RIDGE 2bdr gr/lvl, 1000 s/f, full bath, f/p, W/D, ns/np. $900 incl utils. Sept15/Oct1. 604-961-8240. MAPLE RIDGE: 2 bdrm ste, brand new house, $1150/mo. Sep lndry & pri entry. Incl utils. N/P, N/S. Avail now. (604) 725-8862 or 465-6861 MAPLE RIDGE. Bright 1 bdrm. g/l suite with wood burning f/p. Shared w/d, sep entry. Mature n/s individual. $725/mo incl utils 604-466-7594 MAPLE RIDGE Kanaka area 2 bdrm, Living room, F/S. D/W, own W/D, n/s, n/p $1100/mo all inlc’d avail immed. (604)463-7017 MAPLE RIDGE - newer 1 bdrm bsmt suite, 5 app., sep entr. parking, n/s. 750 sf. Avail. Sept. 1st. $750/mo incl utils (604)790-1410 MAPLE RIDGE, Reno’d 2 bdrm, cls to all amenities, NS/NP, $900/mth. incl. utils. Refs req. 604-762-4431. MAPLE RIDGE, spacious newer 1 Bdrm suite on quiet acreage, min. to downtown util’s incl n/s, n/p, $650/mo. Oct. 1 604-462-0836 MAPLE RIDGE W. Newer 2 bdrm grnd level, $900 incl cbl/utils/net. Nr amens. Oct 1. Call 604-351-0005.

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SUITES, UPPER

812

AUTO SERVICES

INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in August, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

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MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm duplex, 4 appls, new decor, nr shops, credit & ref req’d. 604-465-4339

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

CARS - DOMESTIC

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE - Loaded. Certified. Showroom cond. $6500/obo. (778)565-4334

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

1997 FORD ESCORT wagon, 67,000 km, mint, garage kept, one owner. $4500. 604-869-3313

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

2002 CHRYSLER INTREPID 105K kms, great shape/condition, Air/care 2013, no accident, fully loaded, $4500 obo 604-304-5571 2006 CHEVROLET Aveo 70,00 kms. auto, new Toyo tires, economical, 6L. $6700. 604-302-1513. 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS fully loaded s/rf. MP3 no acc. lady driven 59,000k. $11,500. 604-789-4859. 2008 DODGE AVENGER SXT - 4 dr. auto, no accidents, local, alloy wheels, pwr. options, V-6, keyless ent.& more. $9620 / 604.649.7442

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $6500. Call: (604)599-0170 2004 CAMRY LE 4/cyl, 134K, p/s, p/b, p/locks, A/C, silver, grey cloth int, very clean & reliable, great fuel economy $9800/obo. 604-817-1945

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VEHICLES WANTED CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2002 HONDA CRV EX, AWD, black auto, 151,000 km. No rust or dents, lady driven, $10,800. 604-542-9921 2006 Chev Trailblazer, 4WD, 107kms, immac cond. sunroof, fully equip. $10,000 obo. 604-309-4001.

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MOTORCYCLES

2005 YAMAHA - Midnight Star only lic. since 2009. As new. 1700 cc. Pristine cond. Bought new-Don’t need 2. $16,000 invested. My loss your gain. Blow out price - $7975: takes it away. Dealer serviced. 778-888-6805, 778-837-6577.

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1991 30 Coachman travel trailer full bed&bath, a/c, f/s, oak kitchen slps 6, pics avail. $5500 604-855-8606

RECREATIONAL/SALE

848

TOWING

BENJAMIN TOWING Flat rate $49 604-318-8300

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS 2003 CHEV EXPRESS Class B motor home Road Trek 200, Versatile 6 ltr, v8, loaded, no accidents 109,000k $39,800

604.467.3900

2011 ADVENTURER 86SBS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

The Scrapper

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 BDRM reno’d upper suite. $900/mo + 1/2 utils. Avail immed. Call 604-764-0726.

TOWNHOUSES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

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OFFICE/RETAIL

Various downtown locations. Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

AUTO FINANCING

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now,

PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

715

838

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