Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News - October 21, 2011 Online Edition by Maple Ridge News

‘A wonderful day in the neighbourhood’ S tor y by Phil Melnychuk

hen Mayor Ernie Daykin took the controls of the

excavator for the ceremonial start of the demolition, it took him a few seconds to get the knack of it, before he raised the

big shovel and pushed it against the empty hulk and knocked down a few pieces of wall and See Northumberland, p8 lumber.

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Protestors preparing to Occupy Maple Ridge Movement coming to suburbs by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

$ Ghastly ghosts (Clockwise) Kristan Fehr plays the cook, Alison Walshaw is the daughter, Logan Brown is the gardener, Alex Hyde is the writer, Nicholas Sviatko JalapRidge eno is a ghoul, and Mitchell Sviatko is the butler in this year’s Ghost haunted house, which opens Friday and Saturday, and again the following week, Thursday to Sunday, 6-9 p.m. each night. Tickets are $8 per person. Both Saturdays will feature a family-friendly viewing with lights on from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Some actors will be on the sets for those viewings, but will not be trying to scare visitors. Tickets for the family viewings are

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$4 each. Every night the Maple Ridge Lions Club will be running a concession stand for those who want to have dinner before seeing the haunted house. On Saturday, Oct. 29, festivities will run from 7 p.m.-midnight and feature a Halloween Spooktacular Dance and a costume contest for cash prizes. Tickets for that event are $20, with partial proceeds going to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation. Fireworks will take place Sunday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. Ghost Ridge is located at the Albion Fairgrounds (23500 –105th Avenue, north of Lougheed Highway) For more information, visit www.ghostridge.org or call 604-463-6922. Photos by Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

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The grassroots movement against global financial inequality and corporate greed has landed in Maple Ridge. Inspired by the Occupy Wall Street protest that began in New York City a month ago, the Maple Ridge version is still in its nascent stage and has yet to pick a location or date for the occupation. The charge is being led by Daniel Epp, a 38-year-old father who doesn’t Occupy Vancouver protest. fit the mould of a professional protester. Epp spent 12 years working in the casino industry, climbing the rungs into management until he quit this past spring. He’s seen greed and corruption at its worst. It’s why the Occupy movement, with its focus on inclusion and equality that has spread to more than 80 countries, resonated with him. “I couldn’t sit back,” said Epp, who attended the first day of protest in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday. “Without sounding like an idealist, our democratic system is a joke. It is appalling that 99 per cent of people can agree with something, yet all these corporations or politicians can stand in the way of it.” See Protest, p15

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Vigil for two young souls alike S tor y by Monisha Mar tins

rom a laptop perched lop-sided on a camping chair, Beckie Dyer’s favourite songs stream into the parking lot of the Ramada Inn, mixing with the din of traffic.

Her mother Debbie is busy pinning delicate green and purple butterflies on jackets, as friends and family fill an area a few feet from where Beckie and her boyfriend Johnny De Oliveira were killed in Pitt Meadows a year ago Wednesday. Johnny’s mom Audrey carefully tends a memorial to the couple, It is filled with photographs, flowers, poems, Portuguese and German flags. The memorial is creeping higher and higher on the hydro pole. It’s been a difficult day for both mothers. “A year has gone by, but it just seems like yesterday,” says Debbie, as Audrey nods in agreement. She still hears stories about Johnny from his friends, still learning new things about her son. “Johnny was the same nature as Beckie, he was just quiet,” says Debbie, while Audrey lists off her son’s favourite activities – snowboarding, or “shredding pow”, off-roading and playing on his XBox. Beckie, 19, and Johnny, 21, died around midnight Oct. 19, 2010, when a Toyota Paseo heading east on Lougheed Highway skidded sideways over a concrete median near Harris Road. The Toyota flipped over and slammed into the roof of the Suzuki Swift that Beckie and Johnny were traveling in. Beckie and a friend had just been picked up by her boyfriend from a sold-out Justin Bieber concert in Vancouver. They were returning home to Pitt Meadows after dropping off Beckie’s friend in Maple Ridge. They were just two blocks away from the apartment they shared with her mom, Debbie. Beckie was a girl who’d run out to help a friend without delay, who volunteered countless hours for the Variety Club, the Network for Animals and Ridge Meadows Hospital, who’d take in strays like her kitten Willow. Johnny was the kind of guy who’d drop everything to help his beloved Beckie. He fixed her grandpa’s wheel chair, then went on to fix several others in the care home. Audrey and Debbie are now using their grief to influence change. To them, it’s a way to pay homage to their children – two souls whose clearly had touched many people.

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(Clockwise) Chellisa Alford (centre), Brianne Johnson, Megan Herod, Stephanie Burnett and Tori Jenkins release balloons into the sky at a memorial Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the car crash that killed their friends, Beckie Dyer and her boyfriend Johnny De Oliviera; Katie Charyna, Nadia Hamze and Diana Linde watch the balloons float away; Hamze looks at the memorial pictures.

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Those people – their family and friends – a crowd totalling more than 50, huddled in the parking lot to remember them, some crying as purple and lime-green balloons drifted up into the sky. The mothers have joined others who have lost their children in lob-

bying for a Wrongful Death Act and mandatory minimum sentences for drivers involved in fatal crashes. Debbie has written to the B.C. premier, solicitor general, as well as federal ministers, pleading for change. “We also want to be able to help

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“She did more in her short life to better this world than most adults,” she says. Andelina Kristina Hecimovic faces two counts of dangerous driving causing death in connection with the crash that killed Beckie and Johnny. Investigators allege Hecimovic, then 23, was driving aggressively when she crashed. She has pleaded not guilty and will be tried next year by judge and jury.

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AUTUMN IN AUTO LAND I don’t know about you but Autumn is my favourite time of year. It’s still warm during the day so you can get a lot’s of chores accomplished, but it's getting nippy late at nite and early morning. You’re past the heat of the summer but not quite into that infamous rainy season which seems to be so prominent around our parts. A period of adjustment both for us and the vehicles we drive. If we put a little effort in now, while the weather is still nice, the vehicles we all drive should make it thru the winter, all going well. The big thing with modern cars these days is the dominance of electronic computer controlled sub systems. Virtually everything is monitored and/or controlled by a module, relay or computer. The mechanical wearing parts and their necessary maintenance and repair hasn’t changed much in recent years, but the electronics of these vehicles never stops changing. To ensure your vehicle’s reliability doesn’t turn sour with the weather, you need to ensure your vehicle’s computer controlled electronics and related parts are ok, as well as the regular items you have checked out each fall. The need for this service hasn’t changed over the years, but the probability of a vehicle breakdown by ignoring it has increased dramatically! If you deal with an automotive full service repair facility who can diagnose and repair the entire car and you’re a happy customer, by all means get them to check it out for you. If not, I humbly suggest that you not entrust this type of service to just any shop with the words auto repair on their sign. Instead, take it to a full service, government certiﬁed, independent auto repair facility of your choice. The electronics of your vehicle is complicated and there’s a lot more going on under the hood these days. To successfully repair modern vehicles you need the right people. The auto tech with the most experience and training when it comes to the entire vehicle and its computer electronics are found at your nearest dealer or independent, government certiﬁed, full service auto repair shops. Wherever you decide to go, you need to make the call and set up an appointment as soon as possible. Old man winter is just around the next corner or two. So do not forget, or put it off any longer, as you do not want to get caught with vehicle troubles when the weather is poor. Remember to ask your service provider to check out your computer controlled systems. We can scan the computer for stored trouble codes and determine if you have all systems go. If not we can then pinpoint the trouble spot and advise you of the necessary steps to remedy the small problems before they multiply into big expensive problems. An ounce of prevention will save a pound of cure. You get the idea. If you have any questions feel free to give us a call.

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Pay attention to driving conditions: ICBC Posted speed limit ideal for dry roads by P hil Mel nyc hu k staff reporter

o you’ve got your nice, new SUV with electronic stability control and four-wheel drive and ABS and all that. Ready for the snow and rain, right? Yes and no, says ICBC and the Justice Institute of B.C. While new vehicles, as of September, are all equipped with stability control computer-controlled systems that can control inputs on each wheel to minimize spin outs or skids, no technology can make up for stupid driving or recognize all road conditions.

“If you’re going too fast, that’s where the rubber meets the road, right there.” Norm Prosch, driving instructor Justice Institute of B.C. “It’s not a magic solution,” says Justice Institute driving instructor Norm Prosch. “It’s not magic and it’s not going to replace common sense and driving according

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A difference of 10 kilometres an hour can make the difference between losing control and staying in control on a wet surface. to the conditions. “If you’re going too fast, that’s where the rubber meets the road, right there.” To make their point, ICBC and the Justice Institute set up a demonstration at the B.C. Driving Centre at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport on Tuesday. Media climbed into a new Ford Escape, gunned it down a straight away to a series of traffic cones, then had to make sharp, evasive turns, according to last-minute signals. Piles of boxes that went flying, as in the TV show Canada’s Worst Driver, if the

vehicle couldn’t stay in the lane, added to some effects when media drivers screwed up. To make their point, the track was flooded, to simulate driving in the rain. Prosch said a difference of 10 kilometres an hour can make the difference between losing control and staying in control on a wet surface, if evasive moves are needed. It could be possible to make a sudden lane change at 60 kilometres an hour, but lose control at 70 km/h, on a wet road. And often, if drivers are able to avoid the

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Great things come in small packages. The fire, caused by an electrical bypass, also damaged an adjacent house. Phil Melnychuk/ THE NEWS

Growop fire damages homes Dog trapped inside, rescued A marijuana grow operation caused a ﬁre that damaged two homes in east Maple Ridge on Wednesday. Called in by neighbours around 3:50 p.m., the house on 101A Avenue in Albion was badly damaged by the ﬁre. Fire trucks from two halls were called to battle the blaze.

Maple Ridge fire chief Dane Spence said the fire was caused by an electrical bypass. The flames raced up the wall into the attic and firefighters had to break through a door to rescue a dog trapped inside. The fire also damaged siding of an adjacent house. “It is a hazard to have one of these beside you,” Spence said of the growop.

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The ghetto is gone It was fitting that Mayor Ernie Daykin sat in the cab of the excavator and ceremoniously delivered the first blow to flatten the most notorious housing complex in the history of Maple Ridge. The rest of council joined neighbours on Fraser Street to watch what was a joyous occasion for south Haney. For almost a decade, Northumberland Court was a haven for crime – drugs, weapons, rape, prostitution. If someone robbed a cab driver, police found the suspect at Northumberland, which police raided several times, and found firearms. The fire and bylaws departments conducted numerous safety inspections there. Municipal council, staff and lawyers fought to have former majority owner Jack Athwal clean the place up, get control of the tenants, or knock the place down. It was the cumulative efforts of them all, combined with area residents that led to Wednesday’s partial demolition. The rest should come down next week. Credit also goes to Ghalib Rawji, the Vancouver developer who bought Northumberland last year and promises to forge ahead with plans to build new housing on the property, giving new blood to the neighbourhood and relief to those who have endured one disturbance after another. And don’t forget realtor Ron Antalek, who helped broker the deal. All the problems in the area have not been resolved, nor will they disappear in the time it takes to strike down a wall with the long arm of an excavator. But sometimes you have to tear things down to start anew, to right a wrong, so hope can he born. South Haney, known for years as the ghetto, now has that – hope. All those who had a part in making that happen deserve thanks. The ghetto is gone. – The News Tell us what you think @ mapleridgenews.com

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o understand what Occupy Vancouver at the art gallery was about, you had to read the banners, and talk to the people beneath them. It also helps to know the word kleptocracy: “Government by those who seek chiefly status and personal gain Along the Fraser Jack Emberly at the expense of the governed.” Most of the signs reflect this central idea – government ignoring the needs of people while deflecting criticism. The HST implementation, the RCMP’s on-going denial of misconduct, the DFO’s “unholy alliance” with fish farms are recent examples. Wall Street’s greed and government policies that enable corporations to amass wealth while failing to make life better for the “99” percent is the focus now. To see the diverse ways kleptocracy impacts ordinary folk, look at what they print on their banners. Like the sign held by a little kid sitting on his dad’s shoulders: “education is a right; not a privilege.” It used to be. But, under-funding of the educational system has changed that. The issue – as always, but never resolved – is class size and composition. George Abbott’s promise of a little more money to special education won’t do it. College students face financial hurdles,

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higher tuition fees, exorbitant textbook prices. In my day, a kid got a bursary just by trying hard at school. There was work in the main library to help make ends meet, summer jobs to pay for next year, opportunity for a career after graduation. Today, university grads lucky enough to find a job – especially in their chosen field – face inadequate pay and benefits. A sign held by a member of the B.C. Government Employees Union reads: “Working people should not have to live in poverty.” Yet, corporate CEOs suck up fat bonuses and lifetime pensions, MLAs steal a 30 percent pay hike. Maple Ridge councillors allot themselves a 15 per cent jump in pay, and claim they deserve it. But, the 99 per cent gets zero over three years. Gary Grigg, of Maple Ridge, in uniform, carries a sign protesting pension changes that will add financial hardship to veterans. I saw a sign that read: “Greed has no place in democracy. Another banner read: “We can’t feed the poor, but we can fund war.” Inequities between the needy and the wealthy and powerful weren’t missed by teachers in the crowd, or the Hospital Workers Union member I talked to. “I believe in the rights of the worker,” he said in the midst of folks dancing to a band playing a tune from the ’70s. Off to one side, a young woman displayed a sign that read: “Free hugs.” She was busy. Another sign: “When the power of love

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overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” Another said: “Things should stay the same, if we want to exhaust our resources ... and die.” This sentiment was echoed by Jim, an oncologist as he marched with his daughter. “I’m well off,” the doctor told me, “but I’m one of the 99 per cent. I’m with them.” “Have you ever taken part in a protest?” I asked. “Not since Vietnam. But this is important. There’s not reasonable opportunity for people anymore because of corporate greed. Society can’t sustain this situation any longer.” Another sign: “Don’t hate, meditate.” On a stretch of lawn facing the art gallery stairs, a circle of people of all ages meditate as mellow-looking police smile down on them. Why not? Earlier, someone at a microphone referred to them as “peace ofﬁcers.” This crowd wasn’t looking to destroy property, but to advance social causes. I remember thinking, ‘My God, I haven’t even seen anyone smoking, even a cigarette. Remember when all you had to do was work hard, and do your job to earn a promotion or pay raise? It was part of the unwritten social contract. Alexis works in servicing and marketing. “There’s no possibility of advancement or greater earning power in my ﬁeld,” she said. Someone nearby waved a sign that describes how many young people feel like Alexis does. See Emberly, p7

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THE NEWS/letters chat@mapleridgenews.com Save 15 cents From: Hugh62, posted on mapleridgenews.com. Re: Province moves to raise gas tax for TransLink (mapleridgenews.com). I think it is time that we seriously consider exiting the Greater Vancouver organization and look to cost-share with municipalities such as Mission and Abbotsford. Just think, with the stroke of a pen, we would save 15 cents a litre on gas. From: AlbionSunDog, posted on mapleridgenews.com. I haven’t yet been able to find an explanation for why Mayor Ernie Daykin voted in favour of the additional gas tax. He should have voted against it because it would have still passed, but he would have avoided looking like he was simply towing the line.

Make it relevant From: davemacdonald, posted on mapleridgenews.com. Re: B.C. Views: ‘Be a voter’ (mapleridgenews.com). I’ve just moved back to Maple Ridge after eight years in Vancouver and New Westminster. Overall, the average person here seems more disconnected from what’s happening on a civic government level, but there seems to be a lot of people excited about what the community is generally up to. I find that gap to be an interesting one. There’s a perception that Maple Ridge is a bit of a bedroom community and perhaps that’s part of it, but it’s really tough to gauge. I’d love to see a campaign that really puts what civic governments are responsible for front and centre – getting people to vote is one thing, but making it relevant is another.

Public domain From: 8canadiangrl8, posted on mapleridgenews.com. Re: Mayor now has some competition (The News, Oct. 19). When you throw your hat in the ring you had better be ready for citizens with all sorts of assumptions. You have entered the public domain. People don’t run to be mayor because they`re into charity. Our job as citizens is to uncover the underlying motivation of the candidates and assess their integrity. A one-on-one meeting with a candidate who has a script or a series of talking points is not going to cut it.

‘No longer sustainable’ Emberly from p6 “Debt + B.A.+ minimum wage = indentured servitude.” A kleptomaniac is a person who steals for no logical reason. She can’t stop herself. Society has to ban her from shopping until she’s completed treatment. Kleptocrats are folks in government whose enable the boundless greed of the rich, and always find ways to rationalize the action, excuse a guilty conscience. They won’t cure themselves willingly, and we won’t flush them out at election time, or end corporate greed by flipping CEOs. The “movement” – not a protest – of the 99 per cent will work, though, if it lasts. It has to. As doctor Jim says: “We can’t sustain this situation any longer.” • On the Ridunkulist: On SkyTrain from New Westminster: “We apologize for delays,” announced the automatic voice. “Track repairs ahead.” The guy next to me knew the real reason. “I wouldn’t put it past TransLink to keep us from getting into Occupy Vancouver.” Kleptocracy breeds conspiracy theories. We were sardines in a can. Yet, at every stop more people squeezed in, nearly squished by closing doors. Finally, I said, loudly: “Car full, get the next one.” Had to. There were no TransLink people on duty, just us, and that soft, automated voice. Hello, Translink CEO. That’s dangerous, and you’re on my Ridunkulist. Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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Re: Woman attacked downtown (The News, Oct. 19). In reading Wednesday’s edition of The News, I was literally enraged by three articles. Sadly, I’m uncertain as to whether the RCMP are to blame or the judiciary. Fact is, heads should be rolling and citizens damned angry. A female employee of a downtown business goes out back of the location to throw trash into a dumpster and is assaulted, grabbed from behind, tackled to the ground (fortunately able to fend off the attacker, lest, goodness knows what the end result of that could’ve been). RCMP state the suspect escaped, however the story takes a sad path as it seems local businesses people were not informed of this assault by the police. I have no idea what lead to that reasoning, but to me any determination to do so was flawed. If you were a secretary downtown, a boss responsible for your staff, would you not want to know there’s a potential rapist lurking in your alley? Then two men were arrested after another assaulted, granted liquor

was involved in an apparent targeted attack. Another item states one man was found badly beaten (so badly he’s still in hospital with serious injuries) with suspects successfully tracked down and arrested. The story ends in a suspect charged, but who has since been released from custody. It would seem beating someone senseless and leaving them badly injured by the side of the road as you go home isn’t deemed a risk to the public considering you very well could bump into this guy tonight. Then two teens were stabbed in Maple Ridge. One victim was airlifted to hospital, but is expected to survive. The suspect ran away, gets tracked by a police dog and arrested. It is determined it was not a random attack. The suspect was charged, then released from custody with a promise to appear in court at a later date. I’ll spare you my angst, suffice to say, I cannot imagine a parent anywhere who can understand how someone can stab two people at a party, run from the police and be sent home

with the promise you’ll come back later. Big flipping deal about him going to court later, I bloody well hope so, but why on earth is he walking the same streets we are, as we speak. He just stabbed two people. I always try to be on the side of the RCMP when they get criticized, with the belief I wasn’t there. I’m not a police officer, who am I to judge such circumstances. If I call them, they come running and that’s what counts. Far be it for me to complain. But the judiciary, well that is a whole other thing – what people get away with floors me. I had my little run-in with the law in my teens, I was cut more slack than even I thought I deserved. Fact is, though, the whole experience was an eye-opener and life-changer, so I’m both grateful for it and understand the whole principle – it works also for many first offenders. Then, again, I shoplifted, I didn’t beat someone bloody or stab anyone. In closing, I get the point: in one attack you don’t want to cause undue excitement in announcing the woman being assaulted; in oth-

ers, because they were not random, or as they were targeted, the risk to the public is low, so opinion is, release them pending. My question is, whose best interests are being served in doing so? I sure do not feel it is mine and ours, and people should be as screaming angry, as I am, at the end result. Add onto all this, considering the RCMP’s image has taken a beating recently, here the RCMP are catching the people – a well deserved huge pat on the back definitely. But then the courts release these people (pending a court appearance at a later date). Just think, if they turned around and re-offended – how stupid in ineffectual the RCMP would look, keeping in mind they did a noble job apprehending the offenders. They must be as livid as we are when people get caught for serious stuff and merely walk away before the ink on the paperwork is barely dry. It’s enough to make your head spin, and is actually pretty scary. ROBERT ADAMS MAPLE RIDGE

Salmon mystery needs complete answer The battle of the scientists is over. More than 170 witnesses testified. Nearly 2,000 reports and documents were entered as evidence. Now, the Cohen Commission is preparing to decide Commentary why the Fraser Jeff Nagel River’s sockeye salmon have been in a dangerous downward spiral. Opponents of net-pen aquaculture have relentlessly spun the hearings as an open-shut case against salmon farms and stepped up campaigns to shut them down. It’s not quite that simple. Duelling researchers gave contradictory evidence on whether diseases or parasites from fish farms may be killing off wild sockeye. That doesn’t mean fish farms aren’t bad for salmon. The farms may, as critics claim, act as a breeding ground for pathogens, transmitting them to passing wild salmon at a critically vulnerable stage in their migration. Much of the evidence before the inquiry, however, points to multiple different culprits, from ocean predators to changing water temperatures. The commission has also looked at

everything from urban sewage and industrial pollution along the lower Fraser to the impacts of logging and mining upriver. A death-by-a-thousand-cuts verdict would admittedly be less satisfying than simply lynching one perceived bogeyman – one that we could definitely do something about. But B.C. needs the most complete answer to this fishy mystery it can get. It would be tragic if an eco-war succeeds in stamping out fish farms, only to see B.C.’s wild sockeye continue to decline because we weren’t vigilant enough in uncovering other threats and trying to address them. Inquiry head Judge Bruce Cohen will hear final submissions from all sides in November before preparing his final report, due by next June. As the inquiry moves into its final phase, it’s important to remember that the loss of B.C.’s wild sockeye stocks would have far-reaching repercussions beyond our dining choices. With the sockeye may go many of the orcas, bears, birds and even freshwater fish in parts of B.C. That’s because salmon are, in many ways, the lifeblood of our watersheds. They act like a pipeline, bringing ocean nutrients far upstream. Wildlife from tiny insects to the biggest predators feast on their spawnedout carcasses and even trees are fertilized. Research has proven how salmon

act as an extension of the forest’s root system, allowing the trees to draw nourishment not just from the immediate soil, but from the krill of the North Paciﬁc. The loss of wild salmon, some people fear, may loosen habitatprotection laws, opening B.C. not just to more ﬁsh farms and hatcheries, but hydro dams, offshore oil drilling and more industrial pollution.

It would be tragic if an eco-war succeeds in stamping out fish farms, only to see B.C.’s wild sockeye continue to decline because we weren’t vigilant enough in uncovering other threats and trying to address them. For First Nations, whose heritage, culture, traditional diet and social customs are so deeply interwoven with the salmon, their loss is unfathomable. Even if Judge Cohen fails to come up with a single suspect, we need his best assessment of what’s gone wrong and how we can keep this marvel of nature for generations to come. Jeff Nagel is a reporter covering regional issues for Black Press.

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Madison Sherman, 3, looks for four-leafed-clovers in front of her home as Northumberland is torn down behind her Wednesday afternoon. watch the tearing down of the first building, while neighbours lined the streets to do the same. “It’s been a nightmare,” said Jim Osler, who lives nearby. “It’s been a longtime coming.” With the complex gone, it should be easier for other landlords to rent in the area, he added. “It dragged out. It dragged out. It dragged out,” added Ron Smith, who lives in the new condos across the street. “The whole neighbourhood will change now,” another bystander added. Watching from a distance, with her two tykes just outside her house at the south end of the complex was Cheryl Sherman. She has lived next door for a year, then one house away from the troubled complex for three years. Even before she moved to Maple Ridge, when she was in Prince George, she had read about the complex. It’s been a long time coming and most of the street will be celebrating, she said. While she’d lived nearby during the heyday when police, fire and bylaw officers were regular

visitors, her family had no real problems with the neighbours. Sherman, though, wonders how the complex deteriorated so badly and why residents continued to pay rent. Still, her family managed to co-exist with the drama next door. “We were pretty lucky actually,” she said, adding they didn’t have any problem with break-ins or crime. Councillors were in a jubilant mood at being able to see the end of the complex. “I don’t think you can understand the feeling,” said Coun. Cheryl Ashlie. She never thought it would take three years, all of the present council’s term, to see the demolition. It was important to follow the proper steps and work through the legal issues, added Coun. Judy Dueck. “We have no choice but to follow the law.” Coun. Craig Speirs said he considered the demolition one of the current council’s successes. Council wanted to be more aggressive in moving on it, but couldn’t.

Once redevelopment begins, “it will send a big signal to the rest of the downtown,” he added. Vancouver developer Ghalib Rawji says he’s continuing with his plans to redevelop the site. “It’s a pleasure to be a part of this,” said Rawji, who bought the condos from Jack Athwal and four other owners. “Looking forward to building now,” he said. Despite glooming world economics, he’s proceeding with plans to build 29 townhouses, apartments and some commercial space on the lot. “We’ve got a great product, great pricing. I’m not worried at all.” Plus, by the time it comes to market after March 2013, the Harmonized Sales Tax should be gone and the more real-estate friendly GST and PST system will be back in place. “That’s a ﬁve-per-cent discount right there,” he added. The machinery moved in after a protracted process that ﬁnally saw Maple Ridge council issue a demolition order in July after the buildings had been entered and wiring tampered with.

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Pitt trustee candidates acclaimed by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The race for who will represent Pitt Meadows as school trustee on the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Board of Education ended before it began. Marcela Boggio formally withdrew as a candidate on Tuesday, leaving just incumbent Eleanor Palis and newcomer Sarah Nelson to vie for the two available trustee positions. As a result, both Palis and Nelson will be acclaimed as trustees, and their names will not be included on the Nov. 19 ballot. Chief elections ofﬁcer Laurie Darcus said she couldn’t recall this happening in Pitt Meadows in recent history.

“It’s not common for a city this size,” she said. “In smaller, rural areas it’s quite a common occurrence, but not here.” Boggio said she dropped out of the race because she thought Palis and Nelson would be better equipped to serve the parents of Pitt Meadows. “I’ve been to a number of [school board] meetings and noticed a lack of positive energy from some of [the trustees],” she said. “I thought I could bring passion and dedication to the table. “I believe Sarah and Eleanor have that energy, and will be better prepared for the job.” Boggio, who immigrated to Canada from Peru with her husband and two children seven years ago, didn’t rule out

Candidates at The ACT If you find it difficult to decide who to vote for among the 28 people running for council, you might have a better idea after the Democracy Fair, Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Arts Centre Theatre in Maple Ridge. The free event involves candidates setting up tables in the lobby, where they can meet voters, display campaign literature

running for trustee in the future. Palis said while she is relieved that she doesn’t have to go through the stress of running an election campaign, she is disappointed she doesn’t get a chance to earn a clear mandate from Pitt Meadows voters. “Definitely, this takes the stress off, but I still want to feel like I’ve earned it,” she said. Palis said she hopes the lack of trustee candidates is an indication people are happy with the job the school board is doing. Nelson, a first-time candidate for school trustee, was thrilled to find out

and items for a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to the candidates to help with campaign costs, and the $50 registration fee that each will have to pay. One of the candidates for council, Wendy Cook, came up with the idea, while her group, the Peace Twig Fundraising Association, is paying for the building rental. But to keep things impartial, Marie Brothers has taken over the organizing of the event.

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ou provide a place for a kid to relax, feel safe, enjoy some fun and comradeship – and the odds go way up for him or her to make the leap into adulthood. It’s the principle the Greg Moore Youth Centre has followed since opening Oct. 13, 2001. “Recreation is probably the most preventive tool in the world and it costs a lot less than prevention,” youth recreation manager Tony Cotroneo said Monday. The centre marked its 10th anniversary last Saturday with cake, tributes and award announcements. The adjoining Maple Ridge Leisure Centre also marked its 30th anniversary. While it’s already a decade old, Cotroneo says there still isn’t another youth centre exactly like it in the country. “I don’t know if there’s a big place like this for young people in Canada, anywhere,” he says. All of the youth dropin centres in the Lower Mainland, usually only classroom space with no place for physical activity, could fit into the Greg Moore Youth Centre, he adds. After 10 years in service, he wouldn’t make any changes to the $2-million building, which includes a social room, computer room and activity floor. Being able to close portions allows flexibility in its operation. “The building hasn’t changed. It’s still quite state of the art. There’s nothing I would change. I think about that all the time.” One reason the building works so well is because all potential users were consulted in the design, so it was built right from the start. The centre also remains connected to its namesake. The Greg Moore Foundation, formed by parents Ric and Donna Moore, in honour of the Maple Ridge race car driver killed in a racing accident Oct. 31, 1999, has donated $12,000 yearly to the centre for its summer employment programs. The foundation also gave $40,000 during construction to pay for the climbing wall.

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Schools ban â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pimp, hoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; costumes Students will be asked to change by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Schools across the district are taking a stand against inappropriate Halloween costumes that glamourize sexual exploitation and a criminal lifestyle. The Children of the Street Society, a nonproďŹ t organization dedicated to preventing the sexual exploitation of children, has launched a national campaign raising awareness about inappropriate Halloween costumes, something

the group feels glamorize a criminal lifestyle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dressing up as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pimpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; glamorizes the sexual exploitation of children and youth, which is a form of abuse and modern day slavery,â&#x20AC;? states Diane Sowden, executive director of Children of the Streets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only are we asking the community to be socially responsible by wearing Halloween costumes which do not glamorize the sexual exploitation of our children and youth, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also asking children, youth and adults to take the notion of social responsibility one step further by not wearing costumes which glamorize

the gang lifestyle.â&#x20AC;? Pitt Meadows secondary is one school that will be banning students from dressing up in such costumes. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website states that students will be asked to go home and change if they wear inappropriate costumes that break the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dress code or glamorize the sex trade or a gang lifestyle. Schools across the district are similarly banning the typically suggestive costumes associated with Halloween. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We certainly donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t throw our code of conduct away because it is Halloween,â&#x20AC;? said Garibaldi secondary

principal Grant Frend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a student shows up with an inappropriate costume, they will have to leave it at the ofďŹ ce or go home and change.â&#x20AC;? Beth Todd, who operates Jazz-Ma-Tazz Dance and Costumes in Maple Ridge, says the stereotypical sexy Halloween costume is less popular this year than in previous Halloweens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For women, the costumes are becoming less riskĂŠ,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think people are tired of it.â&#x20AC;?

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Halloween not as scary as it used to be by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Halloween can be a scary time for local schools as vandals invariably try to target them, breaking windows, setting ďŹ res and spraying grafďŹ ti. School board chair Ken Clarkson said the district will be stepping up security to prevent damage to district property this year. In addition to leaving exterior lights on at all schools, the district will also be doubling security guard patrols for the weekend prior to Halloween and through Monday night, the eve of Oct. 31. District staff will be on-call all day during that time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The schools in cen-

tral Maple Ridge seem to be the worst hit,â&#x20AC;? said Clarkson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see a lot of broken glass. It costs the district a lot of money, so we want to put a stop to it.â&#x20AC;? Annually, vandalism costs the school district close to $500,000. The district has an anti-vandalism hotline set up to help district staff and police respond quickly if someone is spotted damaging school property. However, the hotline only works if residents use it and report suspicious activity at local schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will respond 24-7,â&#x20AC;? said Clarkson. Garibaldi secondary principal Grant Frend said his school tries to take a proactive approach with students

to prevent vandalism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luckily, it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been that bad,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do a lot of community-building events within the school, and I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helping. The kids recognize that this is their school, and when they take ownership of it, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re less likely to [commit acts of vandalism].â&#x20AC;? Maple Ridge Fire Chief Dane Spence said the 2004 bylaw banning the sale and possession of ďŹ reworks has led to a decrease in ďŹ re-related calls on Halloween. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since family ďŹ reworks were taken out of the equation, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a lot less spot ďŹ res and ďŹ reworksrelated calls,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be a busy night, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markedly different than how it used

to be.â&#x20AC;? However, Spence warned that jack-olantern candles and sparklers can still pose a ďŹ re risk, and recommended trick-or-treaters wear reďŹ&#x201A;ective gear to make sure they can be seen by passing motorists in the dark. Halloween wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be completely without ďŹ reworks, as the Maple Ridge Lions Club are sponsoring a free public ďŹ reworks display on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.

Cleaning Water Mains The District of Maple Ridge Operations Department will be commencing the annual ďŹ&#x201A;ushing/cleaning program starting at 210th Street working east to 228th Street between River Road and 132nd Avenue, for approximately twelve (12) weeks beginning October 3, 2011. This maintenance work will improve the water quality; however, during this cleaning process some residents could experience water pressure drops and milky or dirty water. You may take the following steps to correct the problem:

1. MILKY WATER: Open tap slightly to bleed air from the water lines. 2. DIRTY WATER: Turn an outside tap on until the water becomes clear. This temporary interruption in service will be as brief as possible. Your understanding and cooperation is appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns please call the Operations Centre at 604-463-9581. 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: 604-467-7329

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‘If you don’t see anything wrong, then oppose us’ Protest from front Travelling to Vancouver every day or pitching a tent on the lawn of the art gallery just isn’t an option for Epp, so he decided to bring the protest home. People in the suburbs feel disconnected with what’s happening in Vancouver even though they share the same concerns, said Epp. “The only way this entire movement is going to have a voice is by more movements starting up.” Epp is working with

Occupy Fraser Valley, based in Chilliwack, which is holding its ﬁrst general assembly on Oct. 26. Before an Occupy Maple Ridge protest begins, he wants to gather people who are interested, hold a town hall meeting and ﬂush out where they can legally demonstrate. Although criticized for their lack of leadership and organization, the Occupy movement now has support from B.C. Federation of Labour and has even been

endorsed by Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, a former Goldman Sachs investment banker. Data shows a widening gap between the poor and the rich in Canada based on the spending patterns of recent years. In a report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, between 1999 and 2007, annual spending by the poorest households rose $1,283, or 6.1 per cent, while spending by the richest growing gap

project rose $16,497, or 13 per cent. The poor had the smallest increase in dollar terms and the smallest percentage increase of any income group. The rich had the

largest increases. Epp tells critics of the Occupy movement to look around them. “If you honestly don’t see something wrong or believe democracy can’t be improved,

then, by all means, oppose this movement,” he added. “We don’t have to look at stats and ﬁgures. We can all see what is happening. If we want it to go in a different direction, we have to turn it around. It’s not going to happen casually.”

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Arthur Wells shines Bob Kilsby’s shoes while a customer looks on, circa 1960s. it becomes clear that Bob was well known and loved in Maple Ridge. Derrien Kilsby, Bob’s daughter-in-law, remembered how Bob “had a way of making everyone he spoke to feel important, and doubly so if you were sitting in his barber chair. He would remember your name, where you worked, your family, and every other detail you shared with him.” His daughter Patricia added that Bob and the other barbers “were like therapists – they were told things by their customers, and understood about secrecy and didn’t betray it.” One of the shop’s most intriguing characters was Arthur Wells. Arthur joined the team in 1963 and worked as the shoe-shiner for the next 28 years. However, most people remember

him for his skill with a camera rather than a cleaning cloth. A ﬁxture at almost any event around town, Arthur visually recorded the people and places that made Maple Ridge special. No one knows what happened to these photographs, but one can imagine that they would shine a bright

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Pressure grows on disability support by Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – A B.C. Liberal MLA has joined opposition calls for an overhaul of services to developmentally disabled people, as the provincial agency responsible struggles with a growing and aging case load. NDP MLAs called in the legislature this past week for an outside review of Community Living B.C., the agency responsible for developmentally disabled people once they are adults. B.C. Liberal MLA Randy Hawes rejected the NDP motion as “too simplistic,” but said his constituents need more help than they are getting. “There are people who have looked after their kids forever, and they’re aging out,” Hawes told reporters after an emotional debate in the legislature. “They’re 80 years old with 50- and 60-year-old children who need to have some service, and we never knew they existed.” The board of directors of Community Living B.C. ﬁred CEO Rick Mowles the previous week after a series of controversies, including the announced closure

of a work program for developmentally disabled people at a recycling facility in Maple Ridge. CLBC has been phasing out some group homes as facilities and residents have aged, moving to home-share arrangements with contracted caregivers. During legislature debate, Hawes described one family whose developmentally disabled son grew to more than six feet tall and became violent as he reached his 20s. He was put in a home-share but that lasted only two weeks. “It was a fight, a real hard fight, to find a space for him,” Hawes said. “Definitely, he has to be in a group home.” Surrey-Panorama MLA Stephanie Cadieux was appointed social development minister in September, replacing Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy in the ministry responsible for CLBC. Cadieux said she supports the CLBC board’s decision to make changes, and she does not agree with the NDP’s demand for an outside review of the agency’s operation. “That’s my job as minister, to dig in and see what’s going on,” Cadieux said. “I’m doing that.”

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The Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundations’ 23nd Annual Gala – A Royal Affair to Remember – raised more than $200,000, a record. It was held Oct. 15 at Meadow Gardens Golf Course. Money raised goes towards the foundation’s commitment to purchase more than $700,000 of essential health care equipment for Ridge Meadows Hospital and other health care services in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. This year, $20,000 will go towards purchase of a portable ventilator for the emergency department. The RMHF is a non-profit registered charity investing in better health through community partnerships. For more information on Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation and the work it does to support the best in health for the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, contact the Foundation office at 604.463.1822 or www. rmhfoundation.com.

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alloween is a fun time for children, but it can be an injury-prone holiday, too. Each year, B.C. Children’s Hospital, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, and B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS) attend to many preventable injuries involving cars and trick-ortreaters, burns from ﬁreworks, falls, choking and cuts from pumpkin-carving. “Kids are excited at Halloween. There is lots of nervous energy and lots of activities happening, so parents and kids can be easily distracted,” says Dr. Shelina Babul, associate director and sports injury specialist, B.C. Injury and Research Prevention Unit at B.C. Children’s. “It only takes a few seconds for an injury to occur, but by thinking ahead, you can safeguard your kids and enjoy the day and evening.” Dr. Babul also recommends that parents encourage older kids to pay particular attention when crossing roads or driveways while trick-ortreating. “When kids are texting or listening to music,

they may not see or hear a motorist on the road, a car backing out of a driveway, or any other potential hazard.”

Safety Tips • Be seen – Parents and children should wear bright costumes or clothing made of flame-resistant material with reflective tape, or carry light sticks or a flashlight – it’s important that motorists can see you clearly. Make eye contact with motorists. Consider trick-or-treating in a group and staying together. Don’t forget to: stop, look left, right and left again – before crossing the street. Always cross the street at corners and crosswalks. If there isn’t a sidewalk, walk beside the road or street facing traffic. • Can you be seen clearly? – Face-painting is often a safer choice for trick-ortreaters than a mask, which can obscure vision. Stay on sidewalks and driveways and off of lawns and gardens. Go up one side of the street and

down the other rather than crossing the street between houses. Avoid alleys, parking lots, wooded areas and vacant lots. • Dress appropriately – To prevent falls, make sure your child’s costume ﬁts well and it isn’t too long or has too much loose fabric. Dress for the weather, so your child and you are comfortable and warm. • Adult supervision – Young children should always have a responsible adult escorting them doorto-door on Halloween night. Skip past houses that don’t have their porch lights on, and avoid animals that are unfamiliar. • Pumpkin carving – Kids under six years of age should not use knives or other sharp instruments to carve pumpkins. Instead, they can be creative and draw a face on the pumpkin, or dress it up with colourful fall leaves or other safe materials. Parents should use a ﬂashlight or a light stick to light a pumpkin rather than a candle.

Children are attracted to candles, but they don’t understand ﬂames are hot and can cause serious harm. • Check treats thoroughly – Parents and children should make sure that all treats are checked by an adult before eating. Discard treats that aren’t in sealed packaging or look suspicious. When in doubt, throw it out. • Choking – Choking occurs most frequently among children under two years of age, but choking can happen at any age. Do not give children under ﬁve years of age popcorn, hard candy, nuts, or rubber balloons. When eating candy, parents should have children sit at a table since eating while playing, running, jumping, or talking can lead to a choking episode. Parents and caregivers should learn what to do in a choking emergency, including the choking rescue procedure (Heimlich manoeuvre), because the correct response can save a child’s

life. Information is available through HealthLink B.C. at http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/ kb/content/special/chkng. html#aa111963. • Firework safety – To be safest, plan family fun and activities that don’t include ﬁreworks.

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Children should never hold lit ﬁreworks –a sparkler can burn as hot as 700 degrees C and will not go out even when doused in water. Parents should check with their municipality or district as ﬁreworks may be banned

or specific permits may be required. If you insist on using fireworks, only purchase them from a reliable source, and always read and follow the label directions. Thirty percent of injuries are caused by illegal or homemade fireworks. Keep water or appropriate fire extinguisher nearby when lighting fireworks. Parents and older children should watch the video “Just a firework, two buddies and a bomb” available through the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund website at www.burnfund.org/our_programs/burn_education/2BAAB.php. • Slow down for pedestrians – Motorists are advised to slow down and drive with extra caution this Halloween. Children are easily distracted and difficult to see in dark costumes, particularly if they run out between parked cars. • Role model – Be a good role model for your children: act safely and responsibly this Halloween.

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HALLOWEEN Keeping dogs safe Halloween brings delicious treats and ghostly fun for humans, but many dogs experience fear at this time of year. Dogs become stressed due to ﬁreworks and costumed children and may run away or become destructive thru digging, chewing or other negative behaviours. Tips to keep dogs safe:

• Increase your dog’s exercise and walk him earlier in the day before the kids are out trick-o-treating. • Pumpkin carving supplies, including felt tip pens, sharp plastic or metal knives and candles and kids’ costume pieces may be enticing to dogs and cause vomiting, diarrhea or cuts to the mouth if eaten or re-

sult in choking or intestinal blockages if your dog chews or ingests the solid objects. • Keep your dog away from the door during tricko-treating. • Make sure your dog wears an ID tag. • Leave your dog at home while accompanying tricko-treating children. • Close outside doors to reduce sound and close curtains or blinds to reduce any ﬂashing light show. www.dogsafe.ca.

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alloween isn’t just about dressing up and eating candy – it also provides fun opportunities to learn. Embracing the literacy activities already happening in your life makes it so much easier to ensure your family is getting 15 minutes of learning experiences a day. ABC Life Literacy Canada reminds families to practice literacy skills at Halloween with some fun literacy tips, tricks and treats: • Tell ghost stories on Halloween night: make up your own stories or read a classic scary book together. • Organize Halloween candy in different ways: organize by shape, size, candy name, or even candy type, and then trade. This activity helps to reinforce basic math along with association and matching skills. • Bake a pumpkin pie: following recipes is a great way to improve both reading and math skills. Children can read the instructions out loud to help measure the ingredients when making a treat for the family.

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hopping is often a traumatic experience for most men, because no matter what they buy (on their own), it never seems to be quite right. I see evidence of this wherever I go – from frantic men in the grocery aisles, phoning home to make sure they Gardening purchase the ‘approved’ Mike Lascelle brands, to bewildered (and embarrassed) men in the feminine hygiene section of London Drugs, scanning the myriad of strange, hitherto unknown products (wings, no wings … ) with a blank expression on their face. They usually end up taking several different packages just to hedge their bets and save them some grief when they get home. Personally, I don’t think shopping should be this difﬁcult, and since I sell plants, I thought I would make it easier for you to choose some seasonal shrubs and trees – such as those that your wife, mother or girlfriend have been pointing out to you (in other people’s gardens) for the past few weeks.

This is, in fact, a bulletproof list of plants guaranteed to provide you with spectacular autumn tones, regardless of how rotten the weather may be – trees and shrubs that you will point to in your future garden and proudly say, “I bought that.” So without further ado, here is your easy to find fall colour list. • Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ (syn. ‘Senkaki’) – An amazing cultivar of Japanese maple with deep coral-red new shoots and juvenile bark, that intensifies in winter. Coral Bark Maple needs near perfect drainage, so you are definitely going to have to avoid wet soils or consider creating a raised bed for it. The butter yellow autumn foliage also nicely compliments the brilliant stems. Grows 6m tall and about 4.5m wide. Hardy to Zone 6. • Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ – Burning Bush is aptly named as this seemingly mundane green-leaved shrub bursts into a vibrant rose-red with the onset of a few cool nights. This dramatic change often takes the neighbours by surprise and once the leaves drop, the winged stems (corky ridges) and reddish-orange berries continue the show. The dwarf form, ‘Compactus’, has better density but can still grow over 1.5m tall. Hardy to Zone 3. • Acer rubrum ‘Sun Valley’ – All of the

Red Maples, or x freemanii hybrids (Acer rubrum x Acer saccharinum) have excellent fall colour, with some common finds being ‘October Glory’, ‘Bowhall’ (columnar form) and ‘Scarlet Sentinel’. I was recently introduced to ‘Sun Valley’ by Stewart Jaques of Specimen Trees Wholesale Nurseries, who was kind enough to drive me out in the field to see it. It has probably the most brilliant orange-red or scarlet I have ever seen on an Acer rubrum, with the colouring quite consistent throughout the crown. This cross of ‘Red Sunset’ and ‘Autumn Flame’ is a male clone, so there are no messy seeds. It also tolerates our slightly moist, acidic soils and only grows 9-10.5m tall and 6-7.5m wide. Hardy to Zone 5. • Rhus typhina ‘Tiger Eyes’ (syn. ‘Bailtiger’) – This cultivar of Staghorn Sumac features finely-cut compound foliage (held on fuzzy pink stems) that emerges chartreuse, maturing to a brilliant gold in summer. Fall brings an explosion of scarlet, orange and yellow autumn tones often presented in layers, giving this plant an almost 3-D look. This drought tolerant (once established) multi-stemmed shrub is also not as invasive as its suckering counterparts, maturing at about 1.8m tall and wide. Hardy to Zone 4. • Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ – One of the

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best Japanese maples for consistent autumn colour, provided it is grown in part to full sun. The deep green summer foliage has seven highly tapered lobes and shifts to a spectacular fire engine red with the onset of cooler weather. ‘Osakazuki’ was a 1993 RHS Award of Garden Merit winner and is a little more vigorous than most Japanese maples, growing 6-7.5m tall and 4.5 to 6m wide. Hardy to Zone 6. A few other good choices to enquire about at your local garden centre would include Vitis vinifera ‘Purpurea’ (Purpleleaf Grape), Acer griseum (Paperbark Maple), Hamamelis ‘Jelena’ (Witch Hazel), Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweetgum) and Viburnum dentatum ‘Blue Muffin’, which actually has red autumn foliage.

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For the way you live

LifeStyles Realty Terri Smith 778-988-1224

ADRIAN KEENAN 604-312-6488

OFFICE 604-466-2838

HANEY’S LANDING: Two Bed - Two Bath - Two Parking

IT’S IT ’SS VIEW VIEW-T-FUL! T FUL!

A SPOOK SPOOK-TACULAR TACULAR SPLIT

VIEWMORE…. A river road executive home for those wanting a special place to call home! This extraordinary home has been ﬁnished to perfection and sits on just under a ½ acre of privacy and features views spanning the Fraser River, Langley and Mount Baker. This could be your home to come home too…call Terri for more of the ﬁne details.

This updated & upgraded split level home is a must see family home! Special features thru out plus a lovely backyard that features a covered patio, workshop and manicured gardens. It would be a TREAT to show you this lovely home! Call Terri for more of the special features today – be quick though – it’s a special home! $548,800

• Incredible Buy! Shows like new ! Possible Rent Back • Deluxe Black & Stainless Appliances & Built-in Microwave • Heat Exchanger Unit keeps you warm in Winter & cool in Summer • Comes with TWO PARKING STALLS, and storage unit • Building has Guest Suite and Recreation Room. • Rentals allowed and just a short walk to W.C. Express.

NOW ONLY $214,500

View more pictures and information at www.terrismith.ca

J an Hickman

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629

The Realtor who unites “Hearts and Homes”

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DESIGNING WOMEN

ROCKRIDGE • .48 ACRE

And men too, will enjoy this 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit with a super Pitt Meadows address. Featuring high sun-ﬁlled rooms, dining, balcony, sunset view and lots of updates. It’s a place above the rest at $218,800

A secret garden seen from the decks of this custombuilt home is just one of the features of this 4 bedroom basement entry. An exceptional property offers cathedral ceilings with a wall of windows, 2’x6’ construction, expansive living areas, double garage and a much sought-after location. REDUCED $574,900

A HORSE OF COURSE Should go in the 5-stall barn with 5 turn-out paddocks and heated tack room that comes with this 2 1/2 acre ranch. Cute house with 3 bedrooms, 1 bedroom suite in barn plus extra 24 x 12 workshop, city water and close to town. Make this the place where you’ll want to hang your spurs.

REDUCED $678,800

Jan Hickman 604-828-3445

THE

WEST SIDE TOWNHOUSE

Ron Antalek *

IN BC

TEAM

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389,000

CHARMING OLD TIMER ON HUGE LOT 13,186 SQ. FT. LOT Good for RT-1 Zoning 2 Bedrooms Private Yard Central Location Great access to Golden Ears Bridge

• ‘Thorne Berry Estates’ Updated west side 3 bedroom townhome • Updated with a new roof, crown mouldings, slate & laminate ﬂoors, new kitchen cabinets, countertops and doors • Fenced yard • Near schools & transit OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

#81-11252 - Cottonwood Drive, M. R. • Nicely finished townhomes with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and basement • Hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops, crown moldings • Gas fireplace. Garage for 2 cars • 6 appliances and blinds included

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4,102 sq ft 4 bedrooms + den Large great room 18ft vaulted ceilings 3 ﬁreplaces including f/p in master bdrm • Private views

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 4

Starting at $499,900

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2 STOREY WITH BASEMENT 4,562 sq ft 4 bdrms up +1 bdrm on main Floor to ceiling rock ﬁreplace 17 ft ceiling in great room 3 car garage Backs onto greenbelt

OPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT FRI 12-4

New Townhomes with Finished Basements

Starting at $359,900 #7 - 13771 - 232A Street, Maple Ridge

Hostess at 24256 - 101A Ave., Maple Ridge • • • • • • •

609,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN GREYSTONE

FINISHED BASEMENTS

Starting at $329,900

LI S

675,000

OPEN SATURDAY 1 - 4

OPEN SAT & SUN 1- 4

Cottonwood Ridge #15 - 20653 Thorne Avenue, Maple Ridge $253,900

(off 232 St. onto Silver Valley Rd.)

New 2 storey homes with 2 bdrms in the daylight basements 5 to 6 bedroom homes Family room off the kitchen Gas ﬁreplace 4 to 5 bathrooms Double and single garage Ready to move into or build to suit

• • • • • •

Silver Heights Estates 3 & 4 bdrms + 3 & 4 baths 2 storey plus a fully ﬁnished basement Maple cabinets, granite countertops Fireplace, 5 appliances and blinds included Single and double garages to choose from Some townhomes have a view

OPEN EVERY DAY 12-5 PM

OPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT FRI 12-4

Johnny Pacheco, Ron Antalek, Rob Johnson, Nancy Newman (admin), Brianne Isherwood (admin), Cory Lunsted, Louise Antalek*

Ron Antalek Personal Real Estate Corporation

FAVO

ALBION TERRACE

11 E N EW S 2 0

URITE

REALTO

604-351-3261 RE/MAX Independently owned & operated (*Based on total transactions Re/Max Western Canada Team 2010) *LICENSED ASSISTANT

Backing onto Greenbelt HIGHLAND CREEK

Showhome 10558 Jackson Rd, Maple Ridge

Starting at $499,000

Starting at $452,900

23616 - 118 Avenue, Maple Ridge

• Quality built new homes in Albion. Lovely valley and mountain view. Spacious kitchens with island and desk. • Maple cupboards and granite countertops. Gas ﬁreplace in the family room • 9’ ceilings on the main ﬂoor • Spacious basement with separate entrance • Attached or detached double garages • Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer & blinds

• NEW 2 storey homes with a fully finished basement and separate entrance. Duplex. • Greenbelt/park setting near schools & park • Maple Kitchen with granite countertops & island, pantry • Great room with gas fireplace • 4 bedrooms upstairs and 5th bedroom on main floor • 3 bathrooms including soaker tub, separate shower & double sinks • Includes 5 appliances & blinds

TRIPLE CAR GARAGE

MAIN STONE CREEK

Starting at $599,900

Show Home 10132 - 240 Street, Maple Ridge Starting at $463,900

13751 Silver Valley Road, Maple Ridge • Silver Views only 2 homes left and ready to move into • Finished basements with legal suites • 4 bedrooms upstair plus den on the main ﬂoor • 2 gas ﬁreplaces. Deluxe ensuites • Located in the desireable Silver Valley

• • • •

18 quality built new homes left 2 storey plus basement–Built by Onni Group Open ﬂoor plans with gas ﬁreplace in the great room Maple kitchen with granite counters, pantry and island includes 6 appliances, garburator and blinds • Double garage

www.ronantalek.com t l k www.robrealtor.com b lt ((multi-picture li i tours))

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge # 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

Each office independently owned and operated

604.466.2838

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For the way you live

LifeStyles Realty LYNDY BUYZE-KERR 604-466-2838 WE

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Steve & Gloria

Hamilton 604-467-8881

OPEN HOUSE OCT. 23, 2-4 PM

$379,000 • Close to all amenities including schools, transportation, recreation, shopping & WEST COAST EXPRESS • Across from lovely park • Call Lyndy for your private viewing

Two storey bsmt. home only 3 yrs. young, no HST. A great room plan w/ a ﬂex room on the main ﬂoor w/ an amazing ktichen w/ SS appliances, granite & island w/ guest bar. Bsmt. could easliy be suited w/ it’s separate entrance. Detached 2 bay garage. One look will do! $489,800.

$317,900

CHARMING RANCHER/BUNGALOW • 2 Bedrooms/2 Baths • 5 pc ensuite w/jetted tub • Spacious Living Room; separate dining room • Family Room off Kitchen • Sliders to fully fenced backyard

GREAT WESTSIDE TOWNHOME • • • • • •

1431 sq.ft. living space 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths Open Plan Living/dining area Vaulted ceiling & skylights Fully fenced backyard 2 separate entrances

10656 - 248th St., Maple Ridge

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

#1 - 21801 - Dewdney Trunk Rd.

• Close to all amenities inc. shopping, transportation, recreation, schools & park • Great family home. • Call Lyndy for your private viewing or come to the Open House

photo tour www.gloriahamilton.ca

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM

# 311 11605 227th St, East Central, Maple Ridge HILLCREST at FRASERVIEW VILLAGE!

Minutes to • Shows like new! • 55+ Building g WC Express $ • Lareg two bedroom/two baths • South East corner of the building • Master bedroom has a walk-in closet and nd ensuite with soaker tub COME OUT AND HAVE A LOOK at CO 4 • Fraserview Village offers indoor pool, these 1 & 2 bedroom units. Realtors will be units recreation centre, banquet hall, on hand to answer all your questions available workshop included in strata fee.

215,900

Excellent basement entry home in a quiet cul-de-sac location in East Central Maple Ridge, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and a recently renovated basement with a spacious bedroom and a huge rec room make for a family friendly home. Lots of other upgrades include new carpet upstairs, new ﬂooring down, four year old roof and a nicely renovated ensuite for the master bdrm. The refurbished deck overlooks a fully fenced, beautifully landscaped yard. Enjoy the magniﬁ cent view of the Golden Ears from your living room. Close to schools, recreation and transit. Call today for your personal TOUR.

Perfect family home with a stunning view of the Golden Ears mountains located in a quiet friendly cul-de-sac. With 3 bedrooms up and one down, there’s lots of room for the whole family . All 3 bathrooms have been tastefully redone with new tile flooring and new fi xtures. Downstairs is bright and open and includes a huge rec room, hobby room and a spacious bedroom. Fresh paint and newer flooring, make this home move in ready. Large fenced yard with mature landscaping, just right for the gardener in the family. Easy to suite the basement in this well maintained home.

M TEA Selling? Buying?

More PHOTOS at www.frankbudd.com

DEBBIE SHEPPARD

Featured home of the week

LUKE

604-561-0053

604-250-0594 www.gordonbarthels.com

PRICED TO SELL AT $669,900!!!!!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

SILVERMERE LAKE IS YOUR BACKYARD

$880,000

$199,800 “Trust your dreams !”

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge # 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

604-657-6231 dianab@telus.net

• Immaculately kept 5 brm, 3 bath, 17 yr old home • Bright open plan with vaulted ceiling • Large county-sized kitchen • Rec room down in walk out basement • Very well kept property, decks & patios • 10 minutes to town and schools

PENTHOUSE LIVING

ONLY $259,900!!!!

• Almost 1500 sq ft TOP FLOOR • 3 bdrm 2 full baths spacious kitchen • Separate laundry room/storage • Mountain views off 2 decks • Close walk to schools, transportation

UNIQUE PLAN

HOT DIGGIDY DOG! This lovely upper unit in the Colonial Village on 224th St. is move-in ready! Lovingly maintained and beautifully updated, this home offers updated ﬂooring, kitchen totally remodelled with new cabinets and appliances, sunny south facing exposure, 2 bedrooms, den/hobbyroom area off laundry room, deck front and back. Its really lovely, and if you’re 19 or older, it can be yours to enjoy! Call Debbie today!

www.rpluke.com

26741 Ferguson, Maple Ridge (off Dewdney and 272nd St.) 2 ACRES OF PARADISE!!

#28-23580 Dewdney Trk. Rd. Unbelievable value for this rancher-style townhouse in St. Georges Village, a quiet 50+ adult complex in East Maple Ridge. Offering 1026 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, vaulted ceiling in livingroom/ dingingrooms add a real airyness to the space, updated appliances, covered patio with avery private backyard, carport plus second parking stall. This is a Co-op, ask Debbie about the details.

Enjoy the good life! Waterski, kayak, boat, swim right out your backdoor. Beautiful piece of property, 1/3 acre walk-on waterfront with its own private dock well away from the busy noise of Lougheed Highway. The house was a grand dame in her day, vaulted post and beam ceilings, big windows, over 3000 sq. ft. ...but it needs work to bring it back...or this property presents the opportunity to build your own dream home. Call today!

LUKE

OPEN SATURDAY 1-3

#28-23580 Dewdney Trk. Rd. LISTEN TO THE QUIET

$212,900

JEFF

Gordon & Diana BARTHELS

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM J Just listed, this lovely rancher style townhouse in Brandywynd is backing onto a tranquil greenspace. No stairs in this lovely 2 bedroom ttownhouse with a gas ﬁreplace in the livingroom, updated counters and appliances in the kitchen, 2 washrooms, air-conditioned, furnace rather tthan electric heat as most are in the complex, $4000 allowance to put in the type of ﬂooring you like - carpet, laminate, hardwood, enclosed garage, large covered private patio in this 45+ complex. Offered at $278,900

COLLEEN

ONLY $199,900!!!

Each office independently owned and operated

• Looking for something a little different? • 2 bdrm condo in heart of Maple Ridge • Open concept kitchen with windows • Vaulted ceiling in living room with ﬂoor to ceiling windows • Huge eating/dining area • Wrap around deck with mountain views • IMMACULATE!!!

604.466.2838

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A World of Difference.

Meet Bluetree, a seriously friendly builder. Helpful and dependable like a good neighbour, we come from 30+ years of award-winning quality as part of the ParkLane/Wesgroup family of companies. From thoughtful design details to communities that connect the people that live there, we create extraordinary home-buying experiences. And even after you move in, we’re still just a phone call away.

COMING SOON

Kanaka Creek, MAPLE RIDGE 3 & 4 BED TOWNHOMES from the low $300’s

Kanaka Creek

Situated in an established Maple Ridge neighbourhood next to Kanaka Creek Elementary School, this is a place perfect for growing families. Register now at bluetreehomes.ca or call 604- 476-1188.

See more at bluetreehomes.ca

www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Friday, October 21, 2011 -- 29

TRAVIS FRANKLIN

JASON EXNER BRENDA EXNER Cell 604-818-9851 Cell 604-603-8043

Residential & Commercial Real Estate

www.jasonexner.com

Cell: 604-351-0235 • E-mail: travis_franklin@telus.net

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-3 $

OPEN Sun. Oct. 23 2-4 pm

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-3

19580 114B AVE, PITT MEADOWS • 4 Bdrms and 3 Baths • Backs onto Pitt Meadows Athletic Park

www.BrendaExner.com

11885 216TH ST., MAPLE RIDGE

499,900

MLS # V912202

• 3 bdrm - 3 Bath • Large 17,424 sq. ft. lot Detached Shop

569,000

MLS # V911489

GREAT FAMILY HOME

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12-3

11871 GEE ST., MAPLE RIDGE

11339 DARTFORD ST., MAPLE RIDGE

• 4 bdrms with 3 baths $ 409,900 • Shopping & School within walking distance MLS # V905829

• 5 Bdrm - 4 Bath $ 569,000 • Completely Renovated Nanny Suite MLS # V911921

WONDERFUL FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD

$699,900

33271 - 14TH AVE, MISSON

GABRIOLA • • • • •

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3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Private/Fenced back yard Garage Laminate Floors Needs TLC Offered at only $244,900

Call Jason Exner: Cell 604-818-9851

5 ACRES - VERY PRIVATE

1540 sq ft Rancher 3 Bed/2 Bath Central Location Full Crawlspace Newer Roof Laminate Floors Private Backyard Offered at only $309,900

• • • • •

First time on Market 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom 1000 sq ft shop New roof, very well maintained Close to Elementary School and Whonnock Lake • In-law suite potential • Incredibly serene setting

Call Jason Exner: Cell 604-818-9851

24279 102ND AVE. S Super 4 bedroom , 4 bathroom home in Albion. Nice open plan, great room, dining A rroom, kitchen combination. Kitchen has centre island for cooking and entertaining. c Fully ﬁnished “walk out” basement. Great F deck and fenced back yard. Wonderful d ffamily neighbourhood. Bright and cheerful aand ready to move into.

MLS #V913823

Asking $384,900

Al & Brenda JENKINS 604.467.3871 www.brendajenkins.com

For a virtual tour, go to You Tube and type in the listing address

$149,900

$519,900

$549,900

2 BR APARTMENT $149,900

20270 123 AVE

PM RANCHER WITH POOL

This is not a misprint! This bright corner unit has been beautifully renovated with marble and laminate ﬂoors, new bathroom, and designer paint. Huge patio area is securely fenced and is like another room in the summertime. Solid vinyl building where you can walk to the West Coast Express and all shops and services in uptown Maple Ridge. See virtual tour at www.BrendaExner.com.

Custom built 2 storey with 4 Br’s upstairs on a quiet no through street. The huge south facing yard is 75x128, has RV parking, a storage shed and is perfect for a pool or a workshop. Walk to Fairview Elementary, Westview Secondary, Christian School and Westgate Shopping Center.

Custom rancher with 18X36 inground pool, sunroom, summer kitchen and workshop. This rare property has a huge 81X146 lot to store your RV’s. Wheelchair friendly with newer flooring throughout. Magnificent back to back fireplace divides livingroom and family room. Walk to everything!

Call Brenda Exner: Cell 604-603-8043

TEAMTELEP www.teamtelep.com

$775,000

EMERALD MANOR Fantastic 1200 sq foot 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in a concrete and steel bldg. This home is immaculate and located in Fraserview Village and has access to a clubhouse, hot tub, pool, exercise room and has a guest suite available. ASKING $249,900

2 ACRES, BUSINESS POTENTIAL Level manicured, high trafﬁc, corner property at 128th and DTR with two road frontages, large 3 or 4 bdrm home plus 40X40 barn, workshop and other buildings. exquisite patio, BBQ, etc. Very best location for agribusiness of any type. For private viewing call...

RON MITCHELL

ANDREW ETEY

604-230-4020

Cell 604-617-9642 www.ronmitchell.bc.ca

DICK HUBER

MIKE HUBER

604.250.3977 604.839.8647

Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com • 13925 McKechnie Rd.

12266 201st St.

ACREAGE OPPORTUNITY

$889,900

• 6.4 Level Acres in Pitt Meadows • 70,000 sq ft of Glass Greenhouses • 30,000 sq ft of Plastic Greenhouses • 60’ x 75’ steel barn • 2 bedroom rental Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

• Large two storey with fully ﬁnished basement • Kitchen has an island and lots of cupboard space • 3 bdrms up including master with large ensuite • Covered deck off the back and fenced yard

604.313.5727

When only the best will do 23886 106th Avenue, Maple Ridge • Executive Home in Falcon Bluff • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Spectacular views, Hardwood ﬂoors, and more!

Eve Kyle 778-866-6683

11649 Ritchie Ave.

12169 240th Street • 3 custom homes • Across from prestigious Meadowridge School • Top quality ﬁnishing

www.evekyle.ca ekyle@macrealty.com

Maple Ridge Ofﬁce 22718 Lougheed Highway

$649,000

$599,900

WESTSIDE WONDERFUL! Westside location overlooking green space Over 2600 sq ft, 5 beds, 3 baths Vaulted ceilings, natural light & open space Large master with walk in closet Granite in the kitchen which is open to the family room beautiful double door entry with curved staircase and wrought iron railings • Private fenced yard, covered patio Call Lisa at 604-970-2209 • • • • •

PRICED TO SELL!

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

Open Sun. 1-4 pm

OPEN SUN 1-3

23870 106th Ave. OPEN SAT 2-4 & SUN 1-4 DRIVE BY! CALL US!

24355 102nd Ave.

SCOTT MEADUS

Dave 604-341-0783

• Custom built home with 16 ft ceilings • Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances • Great open ﬂoor plan • Large master with full ensuite incl. double sinks, granite, separate tub and shower Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

$686,000

• Executive 2 storey with full walk out bsmt • Granite gourmet kitchen w/ SS appliances • Hardwood throughout • 3,434 sq. ft. total w/4 bdrms • Finished & ready to move in!

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

11179 Creekside St. OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4 • PRICE INCLUDES HST! • 4 bdrm 2 storey with walk out basement • Granite counters & hardwood throughout • Quality builder, quality ﬁnishings! • Stainless steel appliances • Great Family neighbourhood

$619,900

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

DAVE TELEP PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

“Our service will move you.”

604.467.3871

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30 -- Friday, October 21, 2011 -- THE NEWS - www.mapleridgenews.com Ryan Hartt of Keller Williams Elite Realty & Janice Whyte of TD Canada Trust present:

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER WORKSHOP

Anderson & Thompson

Date: Thursday, October 27t at 7:00 p.m. Location: 11935 Burnett Street Price: FREE (refreshments incl.)

For ALL your real estate needs!

FREE MATERIALS TO TAKE HOME

Alan C. Thompson

David Riddell

Lawyer/Notary Public

Please RSVP to Ryan Hartt 778-866-7478 or ryan@eliteteam.ca

604-463-6281 22311 - 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z2 Fax: 604-463-7497 E-Mail: thompson@vernon-thompson.com, riddell@vernon-thompson.com

LAWYER

We are oﬀering a session to help you: • Develop an understanding of the responsibilities of purchasing a property • Overview of the entire purchasing process and frequently asked questions • Get updated on the current real estate market

Th is is not intended to solicit people already working & under contract with a Real Estate Agent

Rob Walker

ONE PERCENT REALTY

604-339-8008

Welcome John

Why Pay More?

ROYA LePAGE - Brookside is very ROYAL pleased to have John Bakker join their team. If you aare thinking of buying, selling or just have a real eestate question, John would like to hear from yo you. Give John a call at 778-938-6707 email: johnrbakker@royallepage.ca

WHY PAY RENT OR STRATA FEES? OFFERED AT $309,000

QUICK POSSESSION POSSIBLE!

Currently vacant but was rented out for $1125 month. Two bedrooms, original hardwood ﬂooring and a large kitchen. Perfect for the ﬁrst time buyer. The house is perfectly livable with a new furnace and hot water tank, blow-in insulation in the attic and walls, new vapour barrier in the crawl plus a detached garage/workshop and fully fenced yard. New drain tile as well. Roof only 6 years old. Live here yourself or rent and wait for future development. More then a quarter acre of land. No asbestos or oil tank.

11933 - 224th St., Maple Ridge Brookside Realty

604.467.5000

John Bakker

Sell YOUR home for $6900 (Properties over $600,000 are 1% + $900)

Purchasing or Selling a Home? Put our professional team to work for you! Services provided • Conveyancing (property sales/purchases) • Notarizations • Wills/Powers of Attorney • Mortgages (New/Reﬁnance) • Subdivisions • Easement • Rights of way, etc.

F AV

Donald Lockwood

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Donna Telep Mortgage Specialist

Notary Public 22369 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge BC V2X 2T3 Phone 463-7181 Fax 463-4770

www.sevillemortgage.ca 22718 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Fax: 604-466-5348 Email: donna@sevillemortgage.ca

www.donaldlockwood.com • notariesinc@telus.net

OPEN HOUSE Sun Oct 23 2-4pm

Find the perfect home.

32922 First Ave, Mission

Reduced! R Re $423,000 $ 4

Historical Century Mansion! Over 4000 sq ft! 6+ bdrm/3 bath. Perfect for a growing family - lrg gathering ktchn & grand living spaces, lots of storage. Yard is entirely private & fenced - gated at front & back. Parking for 6+. Loads of updates done over the past 15yr incl ktchn, Àoors, fresh paint, roof & some windows. The electrical has all been upgraded. Steps from shopping, transit, WC Express & schools. Alternatively could be fabulous Professional Of¿ce Space! Breathtaking views of the Fraser River & Mt. Baker.

$519,900

• Culdesac family home • 5 bdrm + den • 2600 sq. ft. exec home • 1 or 2 bdrm Legal suite • Hair Salon at front of house • Large kitchen, open spaces • Large deck for entertaining • Close to schools & transit • Cozy home with loads of room • Great price, great place to call home!

New Price! $399,900

• 4 bdrm family home • across from Delair Park • unobstructed views of MtBaker. • Newer Àoors, ¿xtures, and lighting. • New Hot water tank & fresh paint. • Large corner lot, • lane access, ample parking • easy freeway access • steps to transit

New Price! $350,000

INVESTOR ALERT!! • It’s a steal! • Income property • High traf¿c area • slated for commercial zoning! • Lot= 6370sqft/ House= 2000sqft • This property would look great in your portfolio!

Lighthouse R E A L T Y

L T D

NEW LISTING! - 35492 Strathcona

HOME RUN! - 35469 Delair

2368 McCallum

The News connects countless people to their dream homes. Our Real Estate section, each Friday, features listings in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and more.

J B oanne

andstra

604~807~4290

Check out www.abbyhomes.ca for a free search tool to use on your iPhone!

Amberley Neufeldt Sales Associate 604-826-9000

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MINDY... has sold more real estate than anyone on the entire Fraser Valley Real Estate Board of 2,944 realtors.

SALES ASSOCIATE MINDY@MINDYMCPHERSON.COM

FREE MARKET EVALUATION !

OFFICE:

604.826.9000 TOLL FREE:

Mandy Dhillon Licensed Assistant 604-826-9000

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MINDY MCPHERSON 604.826.1000

Bob Mclean Sales Associate 604-826-9000

Gulnaz Property Manager 604-820-9000

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1.888.826.1177 #103 - 33070 - 5th ave., mission, bc

#0677

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OPEN HOUSE 2-3:30 PM SUN, OCT 23 32653 BEST Brand New w/Granite Kit

OPEN HOUSE 2-3:30 PM SUN, OCT 23 32665 BEST Triple Garage!!

OPEN HOUSE 2-3:30 PM SUN, OCT 23 32671 BEST 2 Master Suites!

OPEN HOUSE 3:30-5 PM SUN, OCT 23 32640 GREENE PL Backs onto Greenbelt

OPEN HOUSE 3:30-5 PM SUN, OCT 23 32646 GREEN PL Legal Suites Allowed

6000+ sq. ft. lot with new bsmnt entry home with room for the extended family! 3000+ sq. ft. 6 bdrm, 4 full baths. New Home Warranty. Quality built. $469,900

7028+ sq. ft. lot w/brand new bsmt entry home w/room for the extended family! Triple car garage!! 3200+ sq. ft. 6 bdrm, 4 full baths under construction. New Home Warranty. $479,900

On 6000+ sq. ft. lot. Close to schools, transit! Formal dining/living rm combo + fam rm off open concept kitch. w/ granite counters, crowns, 9’ ceil 4 bdrms + den, 4 baths. $474,900

Corner cul-de-sac location! Backs onto greenspace! Pick your colours. Separate tub (jetted) & shower in m/bdrm. 2 laundries (bsmnt European style). Come check out the layout! $494,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

Legal suites allowed! Time to choose your colours & put your input into this home! Spacious games rm/bdrm/den with full bath for upstairs use! Check out the functional layout on this new home. $499,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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ow is your fall season panning out? Is it currently full of school, soccer, dance, hockey, meetings, work, homework, theatre, family, friends, shopping, festivities? Tired just talking about it? September and October always seem to be busy. We skip and dance through the summer (what there was of it) and then the structure of September happens and off we go. Somewhere in there, between Christmas shopping at Costco and Halloween, we have Thanksgiving, which just passed. We take the day to recognize things that we are grateful for and what we appreciate, and then off we go again. Do you remember what you said you were thankful for, or has it already disappeared in the midst of the chaos? On Thursday, Jan. 31, 1957, the Canadian Parliament declared: “A day of general Thanksgiving to the Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed – to be observed on the 2nd Monday in October.” Thanking God for being blessed is rich in our heritage. Nowadays, most of us probably don’t think of bringing in a harvest, unless we consider shopping at Langley Market as harvesting.

But we can be thankful for the blessings we do have. Not just for material things, even though in Canada we are all rich compared Acts of Faith to other Wendy Townsend parts of the world, but be grateful for friends, family, health, even each breath we take. But some don’t give credit to God, maybe because of their own beliefs and doubts, or maybe because we all work so hard to make ends meet. We take the credit for our blessings. When Jesus spoke on the mountain, he talked about money and possessions. He said: “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life – whether you have enough food or drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food and your body more than clothing. Look at the birds, they don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns for your heavenly Father feeds them, And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are.” You are far more valuable to Him, whether you believe it or not. He believes it and He be-

lieves in you and wants to care for you. So if each day we can look for something to be grateful for and try to see how God has a hand in it, everyday would be a thanksgiving day. Jesus went on to say in that same passage: “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring it’s own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

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So if each day we can look for something to be grateful for and try to see how God has a hand in it, everyday would be a thanksgiving day.

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So, take the time to reﬂect, even if just for a moment during the day as you pick the kids up from school, or on your drive home from work, or maybe when you plunk down at the end of the day. Lay down your worries for the days to come and look around for your blessing of the day. Trust me, it will bring a smile to your face.

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Saturday, Oct. 22 â&#x20AC;˘ If you love ballroom, Latin and swing dancing, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to join the â&#x20AC;&#x153;I-Love-to-Danceâ&#x20AC;? party held at the RMSS Ballroom located at 12150 224th St. in Maple Ridge from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door and include food and refreshments. Singles are welcome. For more information please contact Ray at 604-836-7295 or visit www.ilovetodance. ca. â&#x20AC;˘ Ghost Ridge 2011 takes place at the Albion Fairgrounds. The fundraiser will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. All proceeds go directly towards funding non-profit groups in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Please help support scouting. â&#x20AC;˘ The Haney Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market takes place at Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will be serving tea, free to seniors, along with a delicious cupcake from Mom and Me Pies from 10 a.m. to noon in the bandstand. Paul Surridge and Friends will entertain. www.haneyfarmersmarket.org â&#x20AC;˘ The Whonnock Scout Group will be doing a bottle drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise funds. Scouts will be coming around to collect any refundable containers in the areas of Ruskin, Whonnock, Thornhill and Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corners. Call Michael Paulmann at 604 406 2428 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ The Maple Ridge Public Library celebrates Diwali from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Join the celebration of one of the most vibrant events on the Indian calendar. Come and learn about the stories and customs of this joyous day, enjoy classic dance performances, taste Indian food and much more. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417. Sunday, Oct. 23 â&#x20AC;˘ Ridge Meadows Hospice Society its hosting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;New To Youâ&#x20AC;? Fashion Event Fundraiser featuring the fashion finds of Ridge Meadows Hospice Society Thrift Store. Event takes places at the Maple Ridge Legion lounge (12101 224th St.). tickets are $19.50, and include lunch and a drink. Lunch at noon, show at 1 p.m. Tickets available at RMHS Thrift Store, 3-12011 224th St., or at the RMHS Resource Office (22326A McIntosh Ave.) or by calling 604463-7722. â&#x20AC;˘ The Alouette Field Naturalists travel to the UBC Research Forest to identify mushrooms. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the gate. Phone Duanne at 604-463-8743 for more information. Monday, Oct. 24 â&#x20AC;˘ Volunteer Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, the local volunteer centre, is hosting a volunteering information session open to the public. The session will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. in the seniors lounge of the Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre or on November 7th from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Alouette meeting room of the Maple Ridge Library to find out about volunteer opportunities with over 60 organizations. For more information call 604-467-6911 ext. 230 to register.

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Community Calendar Tuesday, Oct. 25 • Ridge Meadows Autism Information and Support Group is inviting families of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to a presentation on inclusive education, presented by Karen DeLong, Director of Community

Development for B.C. Association for Community Living from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, 11641 224th St., Maple Ridge. There will be time before and after the presentation for networking. There is no charge to attend the group, but an RSVP is

requested. Contact tracy.hewgill@ rmacl.org or 604-467-8700 ext. 119. Wednesday, Oct. 26 • Get ready for Halloween with a pumpkin painting contest at the Maple Ridge Public Library at 3:30 p.m. Paint and pumpkins will

be provided. For Grades 4 and up. Registration required. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417. Thursday, Oct. 27 • Ghost Ridge 2011 takes place at the Albion Fairgrounds. The

fundraiser will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. All proceeds go directly towards funding non-profit groups in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Please help support scouting. • There will be a municipal all candidates meeting for aspiring and incumbent councillors held at

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Panozzo named Big Ten player of the week by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Maple Ridge secondary grad Steph Panozzo is making the most of her increased playing time in net as she received her first Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week women’s soccer award on Monday. The University of Illinois junior goalkeeper stopped seven shots combined against the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in NCAA Division I action last weekend to register the third and fourth straight 1-0 victories for the UI Illini. Panozzo is in her first season as Illinois’ starter Panozzo in goal, and has stepped up her play in net since Illinois began conference action, helping to account for the Orange and Blue’s second place standing in the Big Ten Conference entering the final two weeks of the season. Panozzo currently has the most in-conference shutouts among Big Ten goalies, with four, and has the second-lowest goals-against average during conference-only matches, with 0.71 tallies allowed per game. Panozzo was also selected the SoccerSavings.com/Chicagoland Soccer News Women’s College Player of the Week this week. In her first two seasons with the Illini, Panozzo saw limited game action, appearing in just six games. Panozzo has had a long history with the Canadian national development program, representing Canada at the 2008 CONCACAF U-20 Women’s Championship in Puebla, Mexico and the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Chile. She also played three seasons with the Vancouver Whitecaps W-League squad and led the North Shore Storm to provincial championship three times. Panozzo is majoring in business while at UI and was a member of the honour roll for five years while at at Maple Ridge Secondary. sports@mapleridgenews.com

On the war path Morgan Waring-Jones of the Pitt Meadows Silver Pumas strips the ball from a member of the Semiahmoo Storm during a U-17 game at the Pitt Meadows Athletic Fields on Sunday. Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

Gonda wins gold at Pan-Ams Maple Ridge martial artist takes top spot in Guadalajara staff reporter Maple Ridge’s Ivett Gonda gave Team Canada a literal kick-start on Saturday’s opening day at the Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Gonda grabbed the country its first gold medal at the Games after handling Lizbeth

Julissa Diez Canseco of Peru 13-6 in the women’s under-49 kg division of taekwondo, including out-pointing her 8-1 in a final round that featured a decisive roundhouse kick to the head. “I’ve always wanted to perform well and today it all just came together, so I’m quite happy that I was able to do that,” said Gonda. “But this is just one stepping stone towards London. I have to stay focused and go back to training and do what I did before.”

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Graeme Meers had a four-goal performance Tuesday afternoon, leading the Samuel Robertson Titans senior boys’ soccer team to a 4-1 win over the topranked Archbishop Carney Stars on the road. The two teams met in the ﬁrst week of the season last month, with Carney coming away the victor in a 3-0 decision on the Titan’s pitch. Meers was not in the line-up for that game. However, his presence was hard to ignore on Tuesday. Titans head coach John Sneddon said it’s the kind of performance

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he’s come to expect from the talented young forward. “He’s just an incredible scorer,” he said. “Ever since he was eight years old, he’s had this gift for scoring.” Meers is the son of former Vancouver 86er Arnie Meers, and will be headed to Scotland this summer for trials with development programs there, including Glasgow Celtics, Sneddon said. “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, that’s for sure,” he said. Meers scored two goals on Carney in the opening 15 minutes of the match before Carney scored off a free kick to draw within one at the half. The second half was all Titans, as Meers scored another pair of goals to put the game out of reach. However, it wasn’t all positive news on

the pitch for Titans on Tuesday as Meers was forced to leave the game after injuring his ankle with 15 minutes to play. With the Fraser Valley ﬁnals looming, Sneddon is hoping his star striker will be able to return in time for the playoffs. As big of an impact as Meers had on the game, Sneddon said it he wouldn’t have been effective were it not for the hard work of the team’s defence and midﬁelders. “He wouldn’t have got the ball if it wasn’t for the hard work of our defenders,” said Sneddon. “We out-tackled them and out-hustled them. It was a real team effort.”

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The game plan from the get-go was to smother Carney’s potent offence. “We tried to bottle them up,” Sneddon said. “They were still dangerous at midfield, but they didn’t have a lot of chances.” There was certainly no love no love lost between these two teams on the pitch as Carney has earned a reputation as the bully of the AA North Zone after running up scores into double digits this season against some of the weaker teams. While their strategy hasn’t earned them many friends in the division, it has all but guaranteed them first place in the standings. While the Titans and Stars will likely finish the regular season with identical 7-1 records, barring any significant upsets, Carney gets the ties breaker on goal differential. “They are a very talented team, and they don’t give any mercy,” said Sneddon. Sneddon has instead opted to spread playing time around to his bench players once his team has secured big leads over their opposition. It may have cost the Titans top spot in league play, but it’s a strategy he hopes will pay off in the playoffs, when his secondary players may be called upon in the event of injury. “Once you’re up four, five goals, the games over,” said Sneddon. “For us, we felt it was more important to get all of our players in the game.” The SRT Titans were scheduled to play the Pitt Meadows Marauders (2-2-1) Thursday night and close out the regular season on the road against Garibaldi secondary (0-6) on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The SRT Titans are Curtis Ogilvie, Konner McLeod, Simon Boserup, Jesse Erhardson, Martin Macik, Conner Henry, Brett Almond, Brendan Jones, Cole Lamont, Jacob Mattson, Matt Funk, Erik Lutsch, Alberto Garcia, Kyle Lloyd, Trevor White, Cole Almond, Graeme Meers, Elcio Do Amaral, Paolo Dait, Paul Bock, Emerson Kot, and Corey Pederson.

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L 0 1 2 3 4 4 4 5

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

% 1.000 .833 .667 .500 .333 .333 .250 .083

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PF 189 88 164 120 58 57 25 6

PA 12 45 77 108 99 109 103 154

Pts 12 10 8 6 4 4 3 1

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PF 221 139 116 185 108 106 58 24

PA 62 74 60 122 136 168 153 182

Pts 12 10 8 8 4 4 2 0

Bantam Team South Delta N. Surrey Tigers Cowichan N. Surrey Panthers Chilliwack Victoria Langley Meadow Ridge North Langley Abbotsford Cloverdale Nanaimo

GP 5 5 5 6 5 5 5 5 6 5 5 5

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PA 31 30 37 125 78 105 60 110 149 89 152 209

Pts 10 10 10 8 6 4 4 4 4 2 0 0

Junior Bantam Team Meadow Ridge Chilliwack Blue Abbotsford Chilliwack Red Mission North Langley

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L 0 1 2 4 5 6

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PF 156 191 196 97 70 109

PA 27 43 101 175 217 256

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PA 67 92 60 71 46 102 109 68 104 175 130 174 226 232

Pts 12 10 9 8 8 8 8 7 6 4 2 2 0 0

Pacific International Junior Hockey League Regular season standings Name Port Moody Black Panthers Abbotsford Pilots Aldergrove Kodiaks Mission Icebreakers Ridge Meadows Flames

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Lower Mainland Senior Women’s Tier 2 standings Team United Sr Women 2 Kelowna/UBCO Sr Women Abbotsford Sr Women 1 Brit Lions Sr Women 1 UBC Sr Women 1 Ridge Meadows Sr. Women Burnaby Sr Women 2

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G 7 6 5 5 6 4 3 6 6 4 3 6 5 4 4

A 9 9 9 9 6 8 9 5 5 7 8 4 5 6 6

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Ridge Meadows Flames leading scorers Player Adam Bartsch Alexander Smith Peyton Lupul Dean Gilmore Reece Rivard Terence Trusdale Shane Harle Trevor Harris Paul Piluso Trevor Sutton

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G 2 0 2 1 1 1 0 1 1 1

A 2 3 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0

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Limited space available F A bright clean centre with adventure playground F Fully qualified Early Childhood Educators F All classes mixed 3 and 4 year olds F Tues & Thurs. AM or PM class $100/month F Mon. Wed. & Fri., AM or PM class $120/month F $30. non-refundable registration fee required.

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For flat deck and heavy haul divisions of a busy Langley based company. 2 trucks available for lease to own. Must have previous experience.

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Required F/T Immediately for local transportation company. Must have class 1 Drivers license, Crane Safe Certification and 3 years experience with crane operation. Must be avail. for evening and weekend shifts.

Competitive wages E-mail resume: shawn.canridge@shaw.ca or fax: 604.465.9176

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OPERATIONS MANAGER Surrey 2012 BC Summer Games (10 month contract position commencing November 1st, 2011)

“WE’RE GAME”

The Surrey 2012 BC Summer Games Board of Directors are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic OPERATIONS MANAGER, adept at leading, organizing and managing an event that will bring together up to 3,800 participants (athletes, coaches, managers, and officials) and 3500 volunteers. The successful candidate must be extremely confident in their ability to develop the Surrey 2012 BC Summer Games into a community event to remember. The OPERATIONS MANAGER will be required to set up and maintain a well functioning Games office and provide support to the Board of Directors (16) and their 73+ Chairs. Related Duties Duties will include: hiring and supervising all Games staff, assisting volunteers in meeting critical deadlines, assisting/ monitoring the functioning of various systems and processes, coordinating the dismantling procedure of all Games property, and attending all required meetings. Past experience in event and/or BC Games planning required. Education & Experience The successful applicant should possess a minimum post secondary diploma in business, recreation, event management or other related field. A minimum 2 years experience in event planning or working with a not for profit society is also preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Remuneration is $3,600 per month plus 10% of salary in lieu of benefits.

Please send resume and covering letter by October 27th, 2011 to: President, Surrey 2012 BC Summer Games Society c/o Parks, Recreation & Culture Department City of Surrey 14245 – 56 Ave, Surrey, BC Canada V3X 3A2 Or Email to summer@surrey2012.ca The Surrey 2012 BC Summer Games Board of Directors thanks all that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

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AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN

Duration: 24 weeks Potential Wages: $80k/yr

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Potential Wages: $50-$100k/yr

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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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.

Administrative Assistants perform a variety of duties including Computerized Business Accounting, Payroll & Inventory Control, & Database Applications. Train locally for the skills necessary in this competitive career field.

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CARRIERS NEEDED The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows 40045 - McClure Ave, 106 Ave, Zeron Ave, 239 St, 240 St, 238A St. 40109 - Lougheed Hwy, Harrison St, Olund Cres, Gillis Pl, 113 Ave 40214 - 125 Ave, Morse Cres, 127 Ave, 224 St 40262 - Spring Ave, Exeter Ave, 126 Ave, Thornton Ave, 216 St. 40327 - Patterson Ave, 118 Ave, 203 St 40334 - Lorne Ave, Wanstead St, Ospring St, Princess St 40335 - Dale Dr, Walnut Cres, 204 St, Pinda Pl 40350 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, Cherry Pl, Laity St, Carlton St, 214 St 40351 - 122 Ave, Stonehouse Ave, 123 Ave, Creston St, 216 St 40369 - 122 Ave, 121B Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, 203 St 40378 - 124 Ave, Powell Ave, Brooks Ave, 205 St 40384 - 125 Ave, Meadow Pl, 124 Ave, Blanshard St, 40429 - Dewdney Trunk Rd, 120B Ave, 121 Ave, 238B St, 239B St 40432 - Docksteader Circ, Docksteader Loop, Foreman Dr, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, 139A Ave

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.

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TELUS Client Trainer Company: Countrywide Communications Inc.

Maple Ridge, BC At Countrywide Communications we provide a personalized experience with our in-store Client Trainer, to learn how to get the most out of your mobile device. TELUS new and existing Customers can book learning session to meet their specific needs.

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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.

We Need Adult Carriers

Specific Skills & Abilities:

Adult with reliable vehicle needed to deliver newspapers door to door in various areas in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. You would be responsible for anywhere from rural to high traffic areas.

· Professional · Good communication and written skills · Customer service-oriented · Strong technical aptitude · Fast-learner · Knowledgeable in cell phones · People person · Problem solver · Sales experience

Delivery is every Wednesday and Friday and the number and area of the routes is ever changing.

Please email Cover Letter & Resume to hayley@countrywide communications.com .

If you are interested and can meet the requirements listed above, please contact

Only select candidates will be contacted. .

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: tysonlambert@t-mar.com

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Kathy @604-466-6397

Wild & Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy!

$11 - $20 per hr! Expanding advertising company is looking for 10 people to start right away. We offer: Paid Training, scholarships, travel, advancement, & benefits. Must work well in a team atmosphere. F/T 18+.

Call today, Start tomorrow! Erica 604-777-2196

DRAFTS PERSON and PROJECT PREPARATION

JOBS

A leader in commercial greenhouse construction, located in Abbotsford has an exciting career opportunity for an energetic, selfmotivated Drafts person and planner. Working closely with Project engineers, Field Employees and SubTrades, as a team player you will be responsible for preparing drawings and material list as per speciﬁcation, ordering materials and ensuring all materials and drawings are available for the projects in time.

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AUTOBODY REPAIR tech required for busy North Island ICBC shop. Top wages & benefits package to the suitable candidate. Call Don Lawrence at 250-949-6042 or email to: lct@cablerocket.com.

Cashier/GasAttendant needed pt/ft for Super Save Gas 20522 Lougheed Hwy.Starting wage $9.50 Call 604-465-7015

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay competitive wages and offer benefits package. Email resume to: dlsales@telus.net.

PRODUCTION WORKER

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

Langley based Co. is seeking a new recruit. Must be able to multi -task, be a team player, work well independently. Applicant needs to be a quick learner & organized with attention to detail. Basic knowledge of hand tools is an asset. Must be reliable with good communication skills. Own vehicle a plus. Non-smoker preferred.

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

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• A new and exciting one week, 10 module program free to anyone able to work in Canada • Professional Facilitators to support you to ﬁnd the work you want • Learn the “KEYS” to the Job Offer

Phone or drop in for more information on the Futures Modules

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11830 223 Street, Maple Ridge, BC 604-463-4312

Funded in whole or part through the Canada - British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

As the successful candidate you will have post-secondary technical education preferably in mechanical engineering and previous experience preferably in mechanical projects. In addition to having strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills, you are very computer literate in AutoCAD and Microsoft Ofﬁce. Being responsive to changing priorities, able to meet deadlines and committed to getting the job done. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity for growth with an expanding company, please e-mail your resume to:

johan@prinsgreenhouses.com No phone calls please. We thank you for your interest and only those qualiﬁed will be responded to.

Bindery Workers Black Press has anticipated opportunities for Bindery Workers to assist with the mechanical insertion of advertising flyers into our Lower Mainland newspapers. Applicants must be available to work a variety of scheduled day, evening, night and weekend shifts. Additionally, successful applicants will need to be available on a call-in basis for our locations in Surrey and Abbotsford. Excellent remuneration. Experience an asset, but not a requirement. Reliable transportation is a pre-requisite. Please forward resumes to: Bindery Foreman Campbell Heights Distribution Centre Unit #113, 19130 24th Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3S 3S9 or Fax 604-538-4445

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

EXP. HOME care worker required P/T for adult in Maple Ridge area. Non-smoker. Vehicle an asset Email: maureenaldridge@shaw.ca

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Established Restaurant & Bistro accepting resumes for

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

Bella Vita 22471 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. F/T Sushi Chef & Kitchen Chef Hamada Japanese Rest. (Maple Ridge) High School grad 3-5yrs exp Eng/Kor $18.75/hr 604-463-7535 McTavish Catering LTD o/a Tim Hortons

Food Counter Attendent Full time / Shift work Nights / Overnight / Early mornings / Weekends $10.14hr + benefits. Please apply at store: 715 - 19800 Lougheed Hwy Pitt Meadows, BC Fax: 604-459-3376

SHAKE & SHINGLE PUB looking for: Full & Part Time

Servers / Bar Tender & Line Cook

Competitive wages, medical & dental for those who qualify. Must be available for all shifts. Apply in person with resume to:

9610~ 287 St. Maple Ridge or Fax: 604. 462. 0392

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Local Anglican Church requires a part time secretary 15 to 20 hours per week. Experienced in MS Word Windows XP. Ref’s & criminal check required. Deadline Nov 4, 2011.

Send resume to Box #089 c/o The NEWS 22328 - 119th Ave., Maple Ridge

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• EXCAVATOR OPERATORS • DRILLER / BLASTERS • SWAMPERS • ROCK TRUCK DRIVERS • LOGGING TRUCK DRIVERS • GRADER OPERATORS • LANDING BUCKERS • HOOK TENDERS • LOG LOADER OPERATORS

Required for Dorman Timber Ltd. in the Fraser Valley area. Must have previous experience. First Aid is an asset. Competitive Wages. Please fax resumes with covering letter to 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

EXPERIENCED

Excavator Operator Required fulltime for

Main Line Road Services Call: 604-465-4718 Reputable fast growing bonded Heating and Sheet Metal Company requires qualified service technician’s effective immediately ~ Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Mission area. Valid drivers licence a must! Benefits package provided. Email resume to:

salesbv33@gmail.com

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Rio Tinto Alcan is the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Building on more than a century of experience and expertise, Rio Tinto Alcan is the global leader in the aluminum industry. With over 24,000 employees in 27 countries, Rio Tinto Alcan is a global supplier of high-quality bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum. Its AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark and its enviable hydroelectric power position delivers significant competitive advantages in today’s carbon-constrained world. As part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America, the company’s BC Operations is based in Kitimat, British Columbia and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the province. Employing about 1400 people and contributing more than $269 million annually to the provincial economy, the Kitimat based aluminum operation is poising for future growth. Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking to fill the roles below based in Kitimat, B.C. Intermediate Electrical Engineer Ref: KIT0000K Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the Electrical Engineer takes responsibility for the asset management and reliability of plant equipment and machinery. The incumbent provides technical support to maintenance, operations and project personnel regarding reliability, availability and maintainability while ensuring personnel adhere to safe work practices, legal requirements, codes and industrial standards. To qualify for this position the candidate must have: -Bachelors electrical engineering degree complemented by Professional Affiliation (P.Eng) in B.C. or eligible to register -5 years’ related experience in an industrial setting -Technical - Understanding of design principals, project tracking tools and HSEQ Management System Standards -Systems - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software Service Delivery Specialist Ref: KIT0001J Under the supervision of the Service Delivery Manager, this role is responsible for sourcing projects of a large scope and assisting with the development and increase of purchase volume results through established sourcing processes and contract management practices. Key accountabilities include: -Ensure effective delivery of all agreed services to internal and external customers -Provide business support and evaluation of services -Manage and direct contract implementation and supplier review processes -Responsible for negotiating commercially favorable contacts within applicable service expectations -Conduct effective market research, supplier strategy development and negotiation strategy planning. -Perform effective contract writing and management To qualify for this position, the candidate must have -Bachelors Degree or equivalent education/experience in related field -Minimum 5 years experience in procurement -Industrial experience -Knowledge of supply chain best practices and contract law The rewards and benefits of working for Rio Tinto are market benchmarked and very competitive, including an attractive remuneration package, regular salary reviews, incentive programs, employee savings plan, competitive pension plan, a self education assistance policy, and comprehensive health & disability programs. To apply, please submit an online application (resume) directly at our website at jobs.riotinto.ca Resumes must be received by Sunday, October 30, 2011. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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CLEANING SERVICES

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Want to advance your career? Drillers Assistants (labour)

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Entry level positions Job entails: 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.

We are Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto (RT) - a leading international mining group (http://www.riotinto.com) and the global leader in the aluminum industry. We supply high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminum worldwide and our AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark. To sustain this enviable market position, we count on the driving force of our 24,000 employees in 27 countries, all sharing our passion for excellence in product innovation, global practices and standards and cutting - edge technology. In particular, our commitment to excellence in managing Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) responsibilities is the hallmark of our activities. Our ultimate goal is ZERO - zero injuries, zero occupational illnesses, and zero environmental harm. Located in the Kitimat region of British Columbia, the Kitimat, Kemano and Watershed operations are part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America. Over the next four years, the Kitimat Smelter will convert from 1950’s reduction technology to the most advanced version of AP40 technology. The new smelter will produce up to 420,000 tonnes of aluminum annually, primarily supplying the Asian markets. Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking a qualified person to fill the role noted below: POWERLINE TECHNICIAN Ref no. KIT0001F This job entails all aspects of the trade with a focus on transmission line maintenance. The hourly wage rate for power line technician is $40.639/hour. To qualify for this position, the successful candidate must possess: -Interprovincial journeyman lineman trades qualification -Industrial experience (3+ years is preferred but consideration will be given to recent graduates of powerline technician certification programs). -Experience in utility distribution systems -A valid British Columbia drivers license Employees are represented by the Canadian Autoworkers Local 2301. We offer an attractive remuneration package and relocation assistance, a range of Rio Tinto benefits, as well as the sought after opportunity to develop and expand upon your knowledge and experience with a world leader in the industry. Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. To apply, please submit an online application (resume) directly at our website at jobs.riotinto.ca or send your resume to the following address: Rio Tinto Alcan, Recruitment Coordinator, PO Box 1800, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H2. Resumes must be received by Friday, November 18, 2011.

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate. Cell 604-618-6401 Marcel. BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices? Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise. bcclassified.com

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DRYWALL

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 Ceiling Restoration: taping & boarding respray, repaint, trowel over, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826 HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way. Small renovations. 604-463-5413

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (#102055) Bonded

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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 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

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates 778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867.

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

Gutter Cleaning Xmas Light installs Power washing

604.786.8769

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161 BOOKKEEPER Avail Monday - Friday zfoster@shaw.ca

CLEANING SERVICES

Brisk Home Cleaners

Weekly W Bi-Weekly W Monthly Insured & Bonded, Exc. ref’s. www.briskcleaners.com

Terri 604.837.1709

604-460-8058

NO JOB TOO SMALL

FENCING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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

604-468-8889

HERFORT CONCRETE

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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CONCRETE & PLACING

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

PERSONAL SERVICES

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Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Licensed & Bonded. Call Don 604462-0480 or 604-861-7418

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ROCK IS seeking a Qualified Safety Officer. Must be familiar with Work Safe and National Safety regulations; experience in drill/blast operations an asset. Conduct New Employee Safety Orientation, Safety Meetings and Accident/Incident reports. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and First Aid certified. Wage based on experience. This position is field oriented, requires travelling to various job locations. Please forward resume to resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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 INTEX VENTURES Janitorial, Office/Window Cleaning ✶10 years exp. ✶Free Estimates 465-1302 ✶786-3466

Two open heart surgeries. One big need. Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give. 1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca

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LARRY THE HANDY GUY. For all your Household needs. Reno’s, Hauling & Power Washing Elec/ Plumb/ Tiling (778)994-4736

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MOVING & STORAGE

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PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

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

Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW Single items to entire households

463-4449 or 209-6583

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

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

288

HOME REPAIRS

Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate. Cell: 604-618-6401. Marcel.

341

LANDSCAPING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call 7 days/week

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Local Maple Ridge company

andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com

Gary 467-3024

17607 FORD ROAD,

Cellular 604-671-9694

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362 RIDGE MEADOWS ROOFING. Res Re-roofing & repairs WCB BBB A+ rating Free est. 604-377-5401

356

EAGLE TILE

ACCURATE PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES

604-465-3189

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

3 Rooms for $299. Powerwashing New const. Apartment repaints. Int/Ext No Job’s too small.

DUTCH TOUCH Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

604.

Does your house have the blues? Need to spruce up the yard? Just can’t find the time? W Lawn Mowing WHedge Trimming W Power wash the house W Sidewalks and driveways W Gutters W Painting W General yard cleanup W Any little job....

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

BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

Interior / Exterior Small / Big Jobs Comm/Res. Fully insured.

www.recycleitcanada.ca

604.587.5865

RUBBISH removal. Bobcat/dump trailer. Reno/repairs. hoot&owl@ telus.net Gary 604-339-5430.

John 778-881-6737

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

• • •

FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext, Drywall repair, Texture ceilings, Free Est. (778)868-5307 James

(604)999-5454

Stardust

Painting

Commercial

Residential

Service,

TOPSOIL

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

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

372

SUNDECKS

RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

Call: 604-725-9574 www.rainforestdeckandrail.com

Haney Presbyterian Church Garage Sale

11858 ~ 216th Street

Sat October 22nd 9am ~ 12 noon Rain or Shine Refreshments available 560

MISC. FOR SALE

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 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

Arizona Building Lots! 50% OFF! 15, AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/MO! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com 1-800659-9957- Mention Code 7

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Deluxe Retirement Living Quality built & designed with seniors in mind. One bedroom + solarium/den. Stunning mountain view. Short walk to retail/businesses in downtown Maple Ridge. Seniors’ facilities on ground floor featuring all services and programs

Call Donald 604.467.0176

PETS 477

PETS

7 ADORABLE, loveable kittens. Very cute. $40 each. Call 604-8553723 Abbotsford. BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPIES FOR SALE. First shots and dewormed. Call 778-551-1901 $1250 a PUP. Take me home! 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 CHIHUAHUA male, tiny teacup, only 3 lb, 4yrs, $600; teacup puppy, 9 week, male, $800. 604-794-7347

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

Let MDG Home Services do the work for you... Just pick up the phone and give us a call!!!

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

RECYCLE-IT!

Crown molding installation.Faux finish, staining & custom painting.

MDG HOME SERVICES

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

But Dead Bodies!!

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

778-233-4949

Running this ad for 7yrs

Dean 604-834-3076

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

bradsjunkremoval.com

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

GARAGE SALES

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

Haul Anything...

778-834-6234

Home Renovations and New Construction

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

T & K Haulaway

Free Estimate

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

Tree removal done RIGHT!

* Fridges * Freezers * Stoves * Microwaves * Small appliances * Scrap Metal * Old pipe * BBQs * * Exercise equip. * Cars/trucks * All metal recyclables FREE

PAINT SPECIAL

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

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

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

* ISA Certified Arborist *Hazard Tree Removal * Crown Reduction & Falling * Stump Grinding *Prune & Hedge Trim * Arborist Reports Insured WCB Free Estimates

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

NO Wood byproducts used all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements

Tree Service

604-942-6907

When QUALITY Matters

Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

PAUL BUNYAN

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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

CHOICE RENOVATIONS

PRESSURE WASHING

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

604-318-2692

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DAVIDS WINDOW CLEANING WindowsW GuttersW Siding Washing Pressure/Hand Washing Free Estimates 465-1302W786-3466

604-318-2692

HOME RENOVATIONS

(778)233-1114 Ray

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

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

Decks - Bathrooms - Kitchens Lic / Ins 25 Years Exp

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small & plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.

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MATTRESSES staring at $99

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

EGYPTIAN MAU, Native Bronze male, neutered, 2yrs. Healthy, imported. Shy. $450. (778)297-4470 GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies & young adults. Big strong, exc. for protection. 604-856-8161. GER SHEP reg. 3 female long hairs,1 short blk Tan working lines 12 wks, $1100. 604-512-3310 KING PITBULL X Rottweiler pups. very cute 8 wks old, 1st shots, vet chkd. $450 ea. (604)240-1668 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 Persian kittens reg. Snow Whites Silver.1st Shots. Ready to go. Health guar. $600: 604-538-1446.

POCO - Downtown, recently renovated 1 bdrm condo. Clean & quiet. $119,900: 604-312-1603

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS NEW SRI Mobile, Modular and manufactured homes on display in Abbotsford. Chuck 604-830-1960. New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 REPOSSESSED MOBILE HOMES to be moved, 1974-2008. Chuck 604-830-1960.

636

MORTGAGES

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

638

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE: # 21 - 2444 Wilson Ave. Port Coquitlam. Sunday, 1-3pm. Great 1 bdrm condo. Close to everything. $119,900: Call (604)312-1603

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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MISC SERVICES

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

VECTOR RENO’S Complete Home Renovations / Improvements. Interior & Exterior. Call 604-690-3327

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

RESIDENTIAL PAVING No job too small

DRIVEWAYS D Sealing D Resurfacing D Patching & Repair D Senior’s Discount D Free Estimates

1-888-670-0066 All Areas

Rite-Way Paving

374

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

A.C. TREE SERVICE 30 years experience

Bob Fitz-James 604-467-0333

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

“Since 1987”

604-537-4140

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BELRON RENOVATIONS INC.

FURNITURE

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

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

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✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

AFFORDABLE MOVING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS 706 Swiss Mountain pups. Look like Bernese but short-hair & smaller. $1500. Gentle. 604-795-7662. Toy Poodle cross pups, 2nd shots, short & stocky, 4 mo, male, $600; female, $750. 1(604)354-3003 or email: dinkytoi@hotmail.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 525

UNDER $300

PLAYSTATION 3, 320GB hard drive. $250. (Games avail but not included) (604)465-9948

APARTMENT/CONDO

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Now 3 BEDROOM 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. MAPLE RIDGE, Central. 11735-225 St. 2 bdrm. $900 incl heat & h.w. No dogs.604-467-9420 or 477-9021

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

Maple Ridge 224th St. 2 bdrm grnd. flr condo, approx 946 s/f. avail now, ns/np/refs. $1050/mo. BBY nr Lough. Mall, upper 2 flrs of family home, 5 bdrms, dbl garage, ns/np/refs, $1900 +3/4 utils. P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops, parks & schools. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250 M.Ridge Haney’s Landing, 2 Bdrm apt. 5 appli’s, avail Nov 1st. ns/np/refs. $1100/mo. PORT COQ. 2 Bdrm grnd lvl apt, small pet ok with deposit, avail Nov1. N/S, ref’s req. $1000/mo.

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

1 & 2 bdrm $780 & $890/mo

Avail Nov 1 - Ref’s req’d

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge 1 bdrm $500-$550 includes hot water Certiﬁed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm) MAPLE RIDGE

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 22450-121st Street 2 Bedroom Apt $830/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. MAPLE RIDGE 2 Bdrm, 2 bath, on 2nd Floor amenities room, weight room, f/p, new appl’s, insuite laundry, Beautiful master ensuite, 2 u/g parking, 24hr monitored security, avail in URBANO complex for Nov, credit checks & references mandatory Walk to shopping, schools. $1200/mo

604-463-1731

MAPLE RIDGE Central Mature Adult building 1 Bdrm apt., newly reno’d u/g parking,cable incld $600$650/mo, n/p, ref’s, For appoint 11am to 5pm (778)327-8405.

Maple Ridge Fraser St. 1 bdrm condo sec prkg, walk to WCE & downtown, well managed bldg $770/mo + hydro. Nov 1. 778-773-4730

PITT MEADOWS top flr crnr, new, faces golf crse, 1300s/f, 2bd +den,2 ba, 5 appl, 2 prk, lrg utilrm, storage. One of a kind view.Nr amens, ns/np ref’s Nov1. $1550/ 778-892-6607

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

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

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 &

MAPLE COURT II

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

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Glenwood Manor Apartments 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

(604)466-5799 Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments 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

The Meadows 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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Polo Club Apartments

604.465.7221

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

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UPDATING OUR WAITING LIST If you are 60 years of age or over, independent, fully retired and meet our income and other requirements, you may be eligible for membership in our Co-op. Come in for a tour of our single and double units, have your questions answered, and get an application form. Coffee will be served

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PITT Meadows 3 Bedroom, $1425. + utils. Lots of extras, nr amens n/p,n/s, serious inq’s 778-241-1231

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm mobile home on farm. n/s, n/p $900/mo Nov 1 604-465-5731 / 604-723-854

736

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE Central 2 bdrm rancher, full unfinished bsmt, upstairs reno’d, 4 appl’s large priv yard $1050/mo utils not incl’d, No dogs. Avail Nov 1st (604)459-8554

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE east. 2 Bdrm cottage on acreage. Newly reno’d kitchen & bathrm, furnished/unfurnished. Clean & quiet tenants. N/S, n/dogs. Ref’s req’d, avail immed. $900/mo +utils. 604-467-9432. MAPLE Ridge spectacular 3 bd, 2.5 ba, 2 lvl, 6 appl, lrg fncd yrd. $1600 incl util. Call/text 604-729-6571 MAPLE RIDGE West. Beautiful 3 bdrm rancher with all appli’s. Avail immed. N/S, pets neg. $1300/mo +utils. Call 604-505-4087. PORT MOODY Heritage Mtn. Ravine Drive. 5 Bdrms + lrg office, 3-5 baths, approx. 3000 sq.ft. on 2 floors. Gorgeous city view from both floors. Dble garage. Ensuite with jacuzzi. Spacious decks. $2400/mo. Avail Nov 1st. Call 604-725-4873.

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OFFICE/RETAIL

MAPLE RIDGE

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

CO-OP RENTALS

OPEN HOUSE at Haney Pioneer Village Co-operative Sat. October 22nd 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 11830 - 230 St. Maple Ridge

715

RENTALS

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

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

746

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. $475/mo. 778-893-2750. MAPLE RIDGE w. single priv rooms shared kitch & bath. $500-$550 incl utils. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450.

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RENTALS 750

SUITES, LOWER

RENTALS 750

1 bdrm w/o bsmt suite avail Nov1, lctd at 188/53ave.N/S,N/P. inc.util. Ref. req’d, call 604-726-8014 .

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm. bsmnt. 1400 sq. ft., sep. ldry. New bath. Close to shops N/P N/S. $950 mo + 40% utils. Nov. 1 (604)505-8181

MAPLE RIDGE: 800 sq.ft. 1 Bdrm, 230th & Dewdney Carp/Lam., shrd. lndy, sep .entry, NO pets/smokers, suits prof sgle/cple. Nov.1, $800 all incl & intrnt/wi-fi 604-466-9579 (bef 8pm) or 604-307-0787 anytime. Maple Ridge. Bright spac 2 bdrm in newer home. Fncd yrd, priv ent, shr lndry. Hw flr, new paint. ns/np. $900 incl hydro/net. Nov 1. 604-318-4631 MAPLE RIDGE Central newer 2 bdrm g/l, sep entry, $800/mo incls utils n/s, n/p Immed (604)467-6756 MAPLE RIDGE Dewdney/232nd, Spacious bright 1 bdrm, with patio & garden, 800 sq/ft. Prefer quiet individual $725 +utils. (778) 888-3866 MAPLE RIDGE, East 2 bdrm avail immed, Fresh paint, incls util, cable Own W/D. ns/np. 604-760-7073 MAPLE RIDGE East. Brand new 2 bdrm, over 1,000sf, sep entry, $925/mo incl utils/cable. Avail Nov. 1. NP/NS. (604)723-5476 MAPLE RIDGE. large 2 bdrm near SRT, well maint, furn or unfurn’d, full amens, park-like setting, N/S, $1000/mo. Nov 1st 604-476-1335.

SUITES, LOWER

810

AUTO FINANCING

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE 2011 LAREDO 266RL

604-765-4074 Elec. awning, elec. stab jacks, LCD TV, 2 slides, microwave and much more! $32,995 (Stk.30916) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

PITT MEADOWS 2 bdrm ste in new home n/s n/p $900/mo incls hydro avail Nov 1st 604-465-5731 or 723-3854. PORT MOODY. Heritage Mountain 2 bdrm (lrg w/view) + office space, 1300 sq/ft, insuite w/d, all appls. Avail Nov1. $1200. 604-725-4873.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

752

TOWNHOUSES

MAPLE RIDGE immac 2 bdrm T/H 1.5 baths. 5 appls. Immed. N/S, cat ok. $1050/mo. Call 604-306-9488. 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

TRANSPORTATION 810

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity, clean 170,00kms, $1000. obo 604619-8596 1988 Lincoln TOWN CAR, fully loaded, very good cond. New bumper / alternator & tuneup aircared $1800 obo. 604-463-8087 2004 OPTRA air cond., loaded, 4 door, 127m,000km. Air Cared. $4500 obo 604-780-8404

AUTO FINANCING

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MAPLE RIDGE. New 1 bdrm. lam flrs. share W/D. Suits single. ns/np Ref. $660. Avail now. 604-467-5041

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

MAPLE RIDGE new bsmnt suite, 2 bdrm, quiet neighborhood, incl. 5 appl., insuite ldry., utils. incl. Lge covered deck, N/P N/S. Avail. now. $1000/mo. 604-467-1053

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

MAPLE RIDGE: Newer 2 bdrm bsmt, incl lndry, gas/elec, $850/mo. Avail now. NP/NS. (604)466-2914

Maple Ridge ~ Rockridge

Beautiful 1 Bdrm, very quiet area, 9 ft ceilings Suits single, Shared W/D, No smoking, no pets $800 includes util’s & cable

TRANSPORTATION

MAPLE RIDGE WEST Bright & spacious 2 Bedroom basement suite. No pets, No Smoking. Close to amenities Available Immediately. $900/mo incls utils

Maple Ridge: 2bdrm, $800/mo + 40% utils/cbl, shrd laundry. n/s, n/p. Next to Elem. school. Walking dist to W.C. Exp. Nov. 1. 604-584-2875

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm grd. flr. Avail. Nov. 1st. Sep entry. Prkg. 3 appls. Shared laundry. N/S. N/P Lease req. $950/mo. + $50 utils. 604-936-5728 after 4 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION

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MAPLE Ridge West 2 bdrm, ground level bsmt suite in new home $1100 mo incl. utils, no smoking, no pets, Avail now (604)465-7438

Call 1-888-635-9911 or apply online

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1992 SUBARU S/W, auto. 4 cyl. all power, excellent cond. New parts $2250 obo. Call 604-433-3039. 2001 BMW 320i gd cond, low kms, aircared news tires, auto $6200obo 604-832-7072 / 778-552-1462 2002 Honda Civic 4 dr auto aircared mag whls. 170,000k. $4,900 obo. 604-836-5931, 778-895-7570. 2004 Honda CRV EX, black, 68,900 kms. $15,490. Exc cond. orig. owner. 2.4 L auto, real time AWD. Extra set of summer tires, flr/cargo mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354 7 - 9 pm. 2011 NISSAN VERSA, 4 door, hatchback, auto. grey, new tires. $9300 firm. Call 604-538-4883. OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206

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

778-865-5454 Cash for all vehicles Free towing Quick service Always available 778-865-5454

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1968 AIRSTREAM 17ft CARAVEL. 1-250-992-9374

1999 Slumber Queen Adventurer Camper

10 Foot WS model with all the trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, queen bed 8 foot awning & much more! Excellent Condition. Reduced to $7000. Please call: 604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827

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

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

2008 R-VISION TRAIL LITE

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 14,400k, Ford V-10, fully loaded, walk-around queen, lrg. living rm. slide w/ topper, sleeps 8 gen. (2.5hrs.), back-up cam., electric step, great pass through storage, exc. cond. (ns/np) $47,000

Call: 604-626-8566 or 604-536-0416 (eve.) 2011 CRUISE LITE T18XLT

2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $23,900. Orig owner, pristine cond. 2.4L, 6 spd, auto, shiftronic, 5 star safety rating, extra floor mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354. 7 - 9 pm.

848

TOWING

BENJAMIN TOWING Flat rate $49 604-318-8300 851

6 gal. gas water heater, Awning, front dinette, 3 burner stove & more! $13,995 (Stk.30537) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

TRUCKS & VANS

1995 AEROSTAR XLT Sport, good shape, quick sale $1700 obo (604)541-1457

2001 DODGE CARAVAN. White w/grey interior, exc cond. 123,000 kms. $4,300. Call 604-859-7233

MARINE 912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720 2011 FunFinder 18’ travel trailer. Electric jacks, awning, stabilizers, slide-out, TV, microwave, sleeps 4. Too much to list! $20,395/obo. Call 604-521-6037.

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Clothes That Work MEN’S

Mark’s

BOOTS

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

THERMALECTRIC® HEAT WITH RECHARGEABLE HEATED BOOTS

THE PUSH OF A BUTTON

MEN’S

BEAR

• Keeping feet warm on Canada’s coldest job sites • 3 temperature ‘low-medium-high’ heating system • Quick touch LED button gives you the right amount of heat on demand • Provides up to 6 hours of heat per charge • 2 lithium-polymer batteries provide 400 charge cycles

• Comfort rated to -60º • Durable water and wind resistant PU coated synthetic textile upper • Drawstring with barrel lock closure • Removable 9mm ThermoPlus® felt InnerBoot • Sealed 6mm ThermoPlus® felt midsole for added warmth • Handcrafted waterproof vulcanized rubber shell

34999

11999

WOMEN’S

BUGABOOT® PLUS

SNOWFLAKE CHUKKA 200i

15000

• Waterproof leathers & collar for protection and greater comfort in the various winter condition • Omni-Heat reﬂective technology for added warmth and heat regulation • Techlite shell for lightweight warmth, ﬂexibility & durabilityy

14999

• Waterproof suede • Thermo-Dri® waterproof/ insulated construction • Seam sealed waterprooﬁng and quality leathers with a cushioning EVA midsole • Insulated and suitable for cold weather activities • Durable, winter traction, outsole rubber pads

BOOTS FOR THE KIDS!

5999

• Cold weather rated -30º • Water resistant treated nylon upper with velcro strap • Removable liner with 200 gram T-Max® insulation • EVA layer for high energy return • Shock absorbing sponge at heel for extra cushioningg

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QUICK POSSESSION

We Never Stop Moving

REDUCED 38,000

QUARTER ACRE TRI-TEL REALTY

604-467-9300

www.coldwellbankermapleridge.com 22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

459,900

216 St

• Pay yourself, and bring or start your business at home • Great location 70’ x 170’ lot near school. Nice home.

MLS# V896140

SEE IT! 21709 Mountainview Crescent

• Triple garage, suite, over 3000 sq.ft. • Excellent oversized lot borders protected greenspace. • Cul-de-sac

Moun Mountainview Cres

121 Ave

569,500

121 Ave

Ray Pelto

39 YEARS SERVICE

THE

MLS# V916516

RALPH TELEP TEAM 604-467-9300

TRI-TEL REALTY

Ralph Telep

www.ralphtelep.com

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 Reduced $20,000

Brookside Realty

11933 - 224th St., Maple Ridge

604 - 619-0804

rpelto@telus.net www.raypelto.com m $

509,800

• 2,700 sq ft fully finished • 1 bdrm suite down • 4 bdrms, 3 baths • Immaculate condition • Private backyard • Close to schools & amenities

20448 - 122B Avenue., Maple Ridge

OPEN SUN 2 - 4

OPEN SAT 12 - 2

12238 Skillen Street $449,800

24176-104 Avenue $499,900 PRICE INCLUDES HST 10 year new home warranty. Prestigious Spencer’s Ridge. All kinds of extras with this new home including granite counters, brand new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, large master bedroom with walk-in closet, ensuite with separate tub and shower, fully finished basement with wet bar. Easily suiteable basement with separate entrance. Call Jeremy or Chase.

Huge 12,466 sq. ft. lot in prime west side location! Well maintained 2100 sq ft 3 bedroom home with a very private backyard boasting a fully covered 23’ x 12’ deck. Great family neighbourhood for the kids close to Laityview Elementary and Westview Secondary schools. Room to build a shop with easy access to backyard. RV parking available. Call Jeremy or Chase.

Je Jeremy McCarthy 778-846-3200

Chase Shymkiw w 604-839-6495

Brookside Realty

11933 - 224th St., Maple Ridge

jeremygmccarthy@gmail.com

• 3700 sq. ft. • 3 storey fully finished • 7500 sq. ft. lot • 6 bdrms,4 baths • Prime West M.R. • Deluxe features thru out 2 bdrm suite $ 699,800 • Potential down 20166 Telep Avenue, Maple Ridge

West Maple Ridge

Fall Specials

• Rothsay Heights • 2 kitchens • 2 double garages • 2 master bdrms • 3,191 sq. ft. • 3 bdrms up • 3 bdrm suite down

27111-122nd Avenue., Maple Ridge

V863285

Where Nature Sleeps

12680 239th Street (Davison Pool area)

This serene area is one of Maple Ridges Best Kept Secrets. 2 Acres with private bridge access. Enjoy this 4 level contemporary home with extensive decks, patios, pool and Hot tub. Spacious bedrooms, dens family room and storage areas. New appliances, bathrooms etc. Wake up with the deer sleeping in your yard. If acreage is your forte, this is a must see. $959,900

SOLD another!! LISTINGS WANTED

Bob Terepocki 604- 817-2920 bobterepocki@hotmail.com

Brro B Bro ook oks o kkside ks sid ide dee Re d Realt aallty lty 11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

U LT I M AT E

S E R V I C E

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

Kim Fabbro

tpassley@yahoo.com

Bye Bye Landlord

199,800

• Over 900 sq. ft. • Lots of updates • 2 bdrms, 2 baths • Walk to WC Express, park, • Private enclosed shopping, tennis patio

New Listing

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM

Affordable Family Home

32917 Egglestone Ave., Mission

Remember... your bank works for the bank,

Bonnie Telep works for you! Paying High Interest Rates on Your Credit Card!

415,000

409,000

Located in Cedar Valley this home has 3 bdrms up and a 2 bdrm suite down. Only 5 years old, this home boasts 9’ ceilings on the main, h/w floors, loads of kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, gas f/p, stainless appliances, and a built in wall unit in the family rm. Fully fenced yard. Call Janet Murphy direct at 604-351-6772

Family home located near parks and Schools. 9’ ceilings, great kitchen/family rm, gas f/p, centre island, stainless appliances, built-in vac, security system and 3 1/2 baths. 2300 sq. ft., 4 bdrms, finished bsmt, fenced yard & storage shed. Corner lot, great family neighbourhood! Call Janet Murphy direct at 604-351-6772

Don Schmidt

Call Bonnie Today! C Yo refinance expert Your

TRI-TEL REALTY

604-467 604-4 67--9300

2.75

Check us out at www.bonnietelep.com

604-467-9300 *OAC - Rates subject to change

THE HOGARTH TEAM

The Gals For All Your Real Estate Needs www.donschmidt.ca $900/mo. Mortgage Payment

#105 - 11595 Fraser St., M.R.

$ $ • Approx 2,000 sq. ft. • 3 bdrms up • 2 bdrms down

504,800

274,900

264,800

20820 - 117th Ave., M.R.

#39 - 11355 - 236th Ave., M.R.

• Huge lot with extra parking • Home needs TLC • Suite potential

Wow! What a fantastic renovation. 4 to 5 bdrms w/very suitable bsmt. Double garage w/workshop. Private, fenced 7,400 sq. ft. lot. Open Hosted by Randy Cooke

Townhouse in Robertson Ridge with parking front and back including single garage. 2 bedrooms & den could be 3rd bedroom. 3 baths. Great open layout.

31901 Starling Ave., Mission

Our Family Working For Yours Al Hogarth Associate Broker

604-467-9300

West Side!

TRI-TEL REALTY U LT I M AT E

Deb Hogarth

S E R V I C E

Aleesha Hogarth

Unlicensed

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

Close to School

21500 - 121st Avenue

West side family home features over 2,600 sq. ft. of finished area with 4 bdrms. Backs onto Glenwood Elementary and only 2 blks to M.R. High School & transit. Great covered patio overlooks large back yard. Lot is 50 x 173’. Only $429,900 Call Al Hogarth to view

2 Additional Lots

23635 - 111A Avenue

This contemporary home has nearly 2,800 sq. ft. of finished area with modern touches. 9’ ceilings, Large master bdrm with ensuite. Open kitchen/family rm and only steps away from Kanaka Elementary & nature paths. Priced at $494,900. Call Al Hogarth to view

MARSHELL FORSTER

604-561-4012

604-467-9300

U LT I M AT E

S E R V I C E

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3

604-828-8476

SUE GALWAY

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

$ $

494,900

679,900

Includes HST

Prime West Side Location!

5 Brand New Homes

Home has been totally updated with 1 year old roof, new complete bsmt, new ensuite, sundeck and patio/ Bbq stone area. New front landscape, new paint inside and out. New vinyle windows, high efficiency furnace & hot water tank. Highest quality Kahrs wood flooring throughtout.

Deluxe bsmt entry homes being built with fully finished bsmt with a 2 bdrm legal suite. 1844 sq. ft. on the main floor plus a separate “parent rm” down with full ensuite. Double garage. Close to town.

24877 Smith Avenue, Maple Ridge

21025 - 119th Ave., Maple Ridge

22815-126B Ave., Maple Ridge

Randy Cooke

481,500

778-835-9832

BUILDING LOTS

AVAILABLE! $

399,900

1.03 Acres! 1.03 acres backing onto acreage. Priced below assessed value. House needs TLC, great project home. 3091 sq. ft. basement entry home with 5 bedrooms, rec room, media room and loads of storage.

9940 - 272nd St., Maple Ridge

Best views of Golden Ears Mountains & SFU Fully serviced, strict building guidelines Low $300,000’s Information Package Available

Mark Cardas 604-816-0444 homes@markcardas.com

If you are thinking of selling your home, fall is a great time. Buyers are out there looking. They may be looking for a home like yours.

Call me today for a free market evaluation!

Ultimate Service = Great Results

Randy Cooke 604-467-9300 rkcooke@telus.net

499,000

23813 Zeron Ave., Maple Ridge

569,900

Spotless 3 bdrm & den, 2 storey home in very desirable neighborhood. Oak hardwood floors, living rm/dining rm with gas f/p and 9’ ceils, leaded glass doors lead you to the entertainers delight: oversized kitchen w/island & eating area, open to fam rm with another gas f/p. Out back a nice cov area for year round enjoyment. So much more…

Pitt Meadows

Check out the kitchen loaded with cabinets, island for sitting at, family rm with cozy gas f/p. The 4 bdrms + den include a master bdrm with balcony & a view, a luxurious 4 pc ensuite with Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. A total of 3 full baths, a huge rec rm, long lasting tile roof, fully landscaped, an awesome view & easy to suite!

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

489,900

Room For Mom & Dad Too! • 5 bedrooms • 2,128 sq. ft. • 2 kitchens • 9,148 sq. ft. lot • New deck • Roof 3 years • On Greenbelt • Furnace 2 years Maple Ridge

HILLCREST BLITZ! Drop in & check out a well cared for building for 55+… and this lovely 1,080 sq. ft. home on the top floor with incredible 12’ Ceilings to showcase your art collection. Open floor plan, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, counter to sit at, cozy gas fire$ place. Both bdrms have access to the large deck, the master bdrm #401 - 11605 - 227 St., Maple Ridge with ensuite & walk-thru closet.

219,000

Port Coquitlam

ANNY MELLISSA GALWAY AN 安玉人

BLOW OUT PRICE!

Custom Built Rancher 1648 sq. ft., 19 years old, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Master bdrm has 3 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Vaulted ceilings and huge 7191 sq. ft. corner lot. RV parking and new roof. Call Marshell to view 604-561-4012

Approved Subdivision

Great investment opportunity for builder or family wishing to build separate homes. Located at the top end of McNutt this 3.2 acre parcel has 2 additional 1 acre lots and a large 4400+ sq. ft. home situated on the third lot. Call Al Hogarth to view

The Gals For All Your Real Estate Needs

TRI-TEL REALTY

22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

OPEN SAT & SUN 1-3

Let my expertise

SELL YOU!

S E R V I C E

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

469,900

• Lane access • Grand kitchen lots of cupboards • 2 bdrm suite

• 2600 sq. ft. 5 bdrm home • Cul-de-sac • Nice layout

& Associates

TRI-TEL REALTY

SO #32 11442 Best St #3

U LT I M AT E

Terry Passley

You Deserve A New Home

TRI-TEL REALTY

22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

Reduced $60,000

One Acre

589,800

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2 Bdrm Suite

Bonnie Telep

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

chaseshymkiw@royallepage.ca

River Road Estates

Vicki Cunningham

22463 Morse Cres., M.R.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

V906477

Dave Telep

Janet Murphy 604-467-9300

Maple Ridge

239,900

New Price! Quiet Area • 2 bedrooms • Beautiful flooring • 2 baths • Wrap-around deck • Gas fireplace • In-suite laundry • Corner Unit

659,000

Bring All The Family! • 6 bdrms, 4 baths • 6,055 sq. ft. lot • 3 kitchens • On demand h/w • Rec room • Air conditioning • 3,838 sq. ft. • 6 years young Maple Ridge

209,900

Calling The Investor! • 1 bedroom • Under warranty • Den • 2 amenity rms • Great tenant • Underground wants to stay parking

www.thegalwaygroup.ca

679,900

Beautiful Acreage Close to Town • 3 bedrooms • 1,796 sq. ft. • Country kitchen • 4.84 acres • Gas fireplace • City water • Vinyl windows

sgalway@shaw.ca