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Four people from Maple Ridge could face charges for rioting in downtown Vancouver after the Canucks lost Game 7 to the Boston Bruins on June 15.

Maple Ridge left out of school funding announcement

Four from MR face riot charges

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The provincial government announced more than $300 million in capital funding for schools across B.C. Monday, but the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District was absent from the list of recipients. In all, the province announced money to build nine new schools and four school additions, as well as buy six school sites. The bulk of the funding goes to the Surrey school district, one of the few districts with growing student enrollment. Secretary-treasurer Wayne Jefferson said while Maple Ridge didn’t receive funding for a new school, he is optimistic the district will be included in future capital funding announcements. New school funding across the province has been largely static for the past five years, he noted, so Monday’s announcement is a positive sign. “This shows they are actually addressing the issue, the need for capital funds,” he said. “There’s been large pent up demand, but it’s now being recognized as a priority.” However, board chair Ken Clarkson was disappointed the local school district wasn’t included in the funding announcement. “I understand there is a need in Surrey, but there is a need here as well,” he said. See Schools, p5

Vancouver police haven’t named anyone yet by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

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Bright night The field was a bit wet for many of the hundreds of people who filled the Albion Fairgrounds to watch the Halloween fireworks Sunday evening, the last night of Ghost Ridge. See story about Ghost Ridge haunted house fundraiser, p13

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Vancouver police have recommended charges against 60 people involved in the Stanley Cup riot, including four from Maple Ridge. Chief Jim Chu announced Monday police have recommended Crown charge all 60 with participating in a riot along with other charges of mischief, assault, and break-and-enter. The charges come four and a half months after the June 15 rampage that erupted after the Vancouver Canucks lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup ﬁnals to the Boston Bruins. “The Integrated Riot Investigation Team, made up of eight police agencies, has done an incredible job handling the largest investigation in our city’s history. It’s been daunting, time-consuming and exhaustive. But we knew it would be,” said Chu. Crown must still review the cases and approve the charges. The Integrated Riot Investigation Team examined more than 5,000 hours of video to build the cases, but has been criticized for failing to recommend charges sooner, especially against the rioters who confessed. See Charges, p9

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First all candidates’ forum packs ‘em in Talk of taxes, transparency, old buildings, and selling ads to pay for park trails by Phi l M elnyc h u k staff reporter How do you invite 24 council candidates to a forum and ensure they all give good answers to tough questions? Give the questions in advance, allow prep time and set a 90-second time limit on answers. And skip the introductions and farewells. The format worked Thursday at the first all-candidates’ forum for Maple Ridge at Fraserview Village Hall, where about 180 people heard candidates talk taxes, transparency, old buildings, and selling ads to pay for park trails. “I would love to say I would hold the line on taxes,” said Candace Gordon, a former councillor. But that makes catching up too difficult later. She was on a previous council that had zero-per-cent tax increase for three years. “It was very difficult for 10 years to actually manage the budget.” Instead, she favoured small, yearly increases in taxes. Property tax increases should be capped at the cost of living, added Alex Pope. And Maple Ridge should try to get the homeowner’s grant raised, he added. John Mckenzie pointed out fire and police costs have risen 39 per cent in five years, then asked if council really needed a 13-per-cent wage increase (over three years). But Elizabeth Taylor wanted tax increases held at zero. She’s worked for non-profit agencies which had zero budget increases for the past 15 years and pointed out the District of Maple Ridge has two fire chiefs. “That’s a huge cost to the taxpayers.”

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Maple Ridge council candidate Christian Cowley addresses the audience at the first all-candidates’ forum. One way to save money would be to scale back development in the suburbs and focus on downtown development, which has lower servicing costs, said Carly O’Rourke. “Absolutely do not approve those isolated services.” And money shouldn’t have been spent on redoing 224th Street, added Randy Wagner, and later Jacques Blackstone. That street has been renovated three times since he’s lived here, Blackstone added. Taxes keep climbing and nothing happens, he added. “I have to travel half an hour in order to go buy something.” Taxes should be increased, countered Robert Masse, in order to pay for municipal garbage collection, which Maple Ridge currently does not have.

Graham Mowatt, though, pointed out developing that Albion ﬂats would add millions in tax revenue to the district. One question asked if candidates favoured corporate sponsors or using ads in park facilities to reduce costs, a concept that Cheryl Ashlie said was “interesting.” Such partnerships already exist, said Judy Dueck, citing Haney Horsemen Association’s partnership with the district for trail maintenance. Maple Ridge has already used partnerships, such as sponsorships in the Arts Centre Theatre and Wild Play Elements Park, which leases a former campground off the district

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and pays $32,000 a year to do so, noted Craig Speirs. Mike Morden referred to a Seattle program in which the city partners with neighbourhoods and shared capital costs and pointed out Rotary and Lions service clubs already sponsor park facilities. “For seniors, we can have a Depends Park,” added Sandy Macdougall. But advertising has to be done carefully, he added, otherwise the agency will make the money and municipality won’t. Perhaps certain portions of sidewalks could be sponsored to reduce costs, said Kierstan Duncan, adding sidewalks could have messages or

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handprints. “I think that would be kind of cool.” The long-festering issue of the Northumberland Court on Fraser Street, otherwise known as the ghetto, which was demolished last week, came up for discussion when candidates were asked if they favoured automatic inspections of decrepit buildings. The number of vacant lots and old buildings in the downtown, though, “is probably a blessing,” because it allows an opportunity for inﬁll development of the downtown, said Claus Andrup. Many candidates warned that property rights had to be respected in dealing with old buildings. The present council followed that course, pointed out Dueck, Ashlie and Speirs. Demolishing old buildings must be done carefully, or lawyers get rich, from court challenges by property owners, said Speirs. “We are obligated to stay within the law.” The district already has bylaws to allow inspections of old buildings, pointed out Dueck. The answer is to densify the downtown and get “eyes on the street.” Al Hogarth acknowledged it took a long time to tear down the ghetto. “I know we didn’t move that fast.” But there are human rights and property rights. “But we took action and we’re taking action.” Christian Cowley said there’s too much development on Maple Ridge’s outskirts, which makes it less attractive to build downtown, so speculators and land holders hold on to their properties rather than sell. Councillors all said the municipal government should be accessible and open. It’s doing that already, said Ashlie. Maple Ridge, Kelowna and Port Coquitlam were named as three of the most transparent and open governments in a Dec. 10, 2010 article in the National Post, Ashlie pointed out. See Meeting, p4

Present councillors skip Democracy Fair by Phil Mel nyc hu k staff reporter

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Council pay was one of the topics discussed by Maple Ridge candidates at the Democracy Fair, held Saturday at the ACT.

Dana Lang brought a foosball game and a Strider bicycle, while Bob Goos brought some Santas made out of vegetable gourds to the silent auction to help pay for campaign costs. The Maple Ridge candidates were also selling themselves Saturday at the Democracy Fair in the Arts Centre Theatre. The event drew 18 candi-

dates to the Genstar theatre, where they set up displays, sold their goods and met voters. “The good thing is, people are face to face with you,” said ﬁrst-time candidate Bob Goos. And maybe that forces people to be more honest, he added. Candidate Wendy Cook helped organize the event in an attempt to raise voter interest in the Nov. 19 Maple Ridge election. The event, however, didn’t

raise the interest of present members of council, who, with the exception of Mayor Ernie Daykin, skipped the event. “I think it shows a little bit of arrogance,” said Carly O’Rourke, running in her second municipal campaign. “And a lot of people have noticed that.” It’s up to the candidates as to whether they want to show up, added Candace Gordon, a former councillor seeking another term.

“They’re [incumbents] conﬁdent that they’re a known quantity and there’s an element of truth in that.” O’Rourke pointed out only ﬁrst-term councillors Mike Morden and Cheryl Ashlie voted against the 13-percent council salary increase last summer and said the other incumbents may have a sense of entitlement. Maybe there should be limit on the number of terms a councillor can sit, she added. See Fair, p4

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We need to learn to do more with less: Lang Fair from p3 The fair was the ﬁrst political venture for Dana Lang, who had always wanted to run and decided this was the time to do it. She had collected bids totalling $65 for the toys she was selling, enough to pay the $50 fee for the day. She disagreed with council’s latest raise. “I’d like to see a 10-percent roll back. “We need to learn how to do more with less.”

Mayoralty challenger Craig Ruthven was also at a table. “We had many different people from different walks of life.” Coun. Craig Speirs would have gone if he had the time and said he heard the turnout wasn’t that good, and that it was “just a bunch of wanna-be politicians talking to each other.” Cook, though, said that 309 members of the public showed up

to talk to 13 municipal candidates, two mayoralty candidates and ﬁve school board candidates. “You can’t make those comments when you didn’t even show up.” Coun. Al Hogarth said it wasn’t high on his todo list “because another candidate was involved in organizing it. “It wasn’t a bad idea, but it should be done by an independent body.” Cook said one result of

the day was that three candidates – Peter Tam, Jacques Blackstone and Cook – formed a group to bring a ﬁne arts school to Maple Ridge. With each candidate paying $50 each, the fees barely covered the $900 paid to rent the theatre and pay for the stafﬁng. The Peace Twig Fundraising Society booked the ACT and managed the fees, and Cook said she paid for her own table space.

‘Maple Ridge council should provide live streaming’ Meeting from p3 Blackstone and Pope said Maple Ridge should provide live video streaming of its council meetings, already avail-

able in Pitt Meadows. Electronic voting is also possible, Blackstone added. Mowatt agreed the district had an open govern-

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Taylor said she’s lived in Maple Ridge for 11 years. “I never seen a councillor or mayor in my neighbourhood at all.”

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A 65-year-old man in Pitt Meadows seriously burned his hand while setting off an explosive on Halloween. The injury was one of two calls for the city’s fire department on Monday that involved fireworks, although RCMP responded to dozens of other incidents involving bottle rockets and fire crackers, despite a ban in the municipality. Police were called to a home on Cusick Crescent in Pitt Meadows around 10:30 p.m. The senior injured his hand around 10 p.m. by setting off a bear banger – an explosive that can travel more than 125 feet – in the Somerset neighbourhood. He didn’t loose any fingers, but assistant fire chief Rob Chatton said the man, who was taken to Ridge Meadows Hospital, will require surgery and suffered significant burns, including some to his face. At 11 p.m., the fire department rushed to a car fire in the 11800-block of Bonson Road that started after two in a group of about six teenagers dropped a lit fireworks onto the passenger seat of a car, a Dodge Neon. A neighbour noticed the fire and doused most of the flames us-

ing a fire extinguisher. “It’s a mindless prank that has a lot of repercussion,” said Chatton. “Now somebody’s vehicle has been damaged and it put residents in the area in danger.” A police dog was brought out to sniff down the group of teens, and police arrested a 17-year-old boy. Since 2005, the sale, purchase and lighting of fireworks in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows has been restricted to individuals who hold a certificate from Natural Resources Canada’s Explosives Regulatory Division. The course costs $100. The fireworks bylaw allows RCMP, bylaws officials and firefighters to ticket offenders with fines of $1,000 for selling fireworks and $200 for setting them off without a permit. Ridge Meadows RCMP added 13 auxiliary cops, six volunteers on bicycle patrol, and four bylaw enforcement officers to boost the complement of 15 police officers on watch, which included the street enforcement unit, members of which drove around Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge in unmarked cars, seizing fireworks. Police attended to a total of 53 calls Monday night. No fireworks related fires or injuries were reported in Maple Ridge. or join our

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Loud and clear Premier Christy Clark announced $350 million in capital funding for schools on Monday, but none for the Liberal riding of Maple Ridge-Mission, where Albion elementary is turning kids away and the surrounding neighbourhood remains the fastest growing in the district. A new elementary school in Albion has been the local school district’s top capital priority for several years now, and for which it has already purchased land. Second on the priority list is expanding Samuel Robertson secondary – also in Albion. For some reason it was built for 600 students and now has about 1,000. Albion elementary has 555. Both projects were given a “high” rating by the province this past March. Last year, the school district passed up money for new modular classrooms to house the province’s newest initiative, all-day Kindergarten, instead touching up and reusing old portables it had stored away in hope that such a frugal decision would be remembered when new capital money became available. Yet the need for a new school in Albion was not deemed important enough this time around, despite the fact Liberal MLA Marc Dalton won his seat in the last provincial election by just 198 votes. He has since been the target of a recall campaign, which was only called off so organizers could focus on fighting the HST – which they did, successfully. Now Mr. Dalton can’t even deliver funding for a new building in his own riding to relieve overcrowding at Albion elementary, which in September added five more portables and another Kindergarten class – for four in all – and still had to turn students away. So if not now, then when? No doubt just before the next provincial election. But the need is not now, it was five years ago. And growth in Albion is not about to slow; in fact, more growth there is the main topic of the current municipal election. Evidently, sending smoke signals is not enough. If voters of this riding are tired of being left out, of being told to wait until next time, they need to send a louder message. – The News Tell us what you think @ www.mapleridgenews.com

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Zalm joins Hydro conspiracy club VICTORIA – The smart meter installation van arrived on my street last week, as B.C. Hydro’s smart grid project heads toward the halfway mark. This system will not only detect outages, electricity loss and theft, it enables a voluntary time-of-use B.C. Views Tom Fletcher system where users can get a discount by shifting consumption to low-peak times. You could even set up wind or solar generation that the meter would record and subtract from your bill. But apparently no one wants to talk about that. Black Press papers continue to run letters with exaggerated or false claims that stoke baseless fear of radio waves. Where is this coming from? I’m grateful to the anonymous smart-meter foe who started sending me updates from “Citizens for Safe Technology,” a loose collection of U.S. and Canadian activists that claims to include doctors, lawyers and other professionals. Not much is professional about the Canadian content on their website. A video starts with a juvenile union parody showing executives plotting to sell B.C. Hydro to General Electric. Then it moves to an apparently serious interview with Bill Vander Zalm, who expands on his earlier conspiracy theory about the harmonized sales tax being part of a European Union plot for world domination. Vander Zalm asserts that smart meters

and appliances create such a powerful surveillance network, “they’ll even know what you’re cooking.” There are those who claim smart meters can tell what channel your TV is on, but this is the ﬁrst I’ve heard about them detecting whether you’re having eggs or oatmeal for breakfast. And who might “they” be? “The big picture is, of course, that we’re moving to globalization,” Vander Zalm intones. “Eventually we’ll be governed out of Brussels, Belgium or someplace like that. And this all ties into that. They can monitor what’s happening anywhere in the world. It’s Big Brother. We’ll be totally controlled.” He stops just short of what I’ll call the Full Tinfoil, a belief that these radio waves control minds directly. Wildlife artist Robert Bateman also makes an ass of himself in a brief video, where he describes hiring someone to come in and detect “hot” wiring in his Saltspring Island mansion. (A surprising number of self-appointed smart meter experts sell measuring and “shielding” services.) A reader sent me a local newspaper commentary by Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall, basically a vague summary of NDP talking points about smart meters being too expensive and a possible health threat. This is interesting, because the City of Nelson owns its own power utility, which started installing wireless meters in 2004. They ﬁnished last year, with no protest. I asked Mungall why. She was on the city council that chose a different model, a “drive-by” meter. They broadcast readings every 15 seconds and still need

meter readers, who no longer have get out of their trucks. B.C. Hydro’s meters signal only three or four times a day, but one of the oftenrepeated false claims about them is that they secretly transmit much more often with some sort of damaging energy pulses. And yet these granola-loving West Kootenay folks cheerfully endure a 24/7 bombardment of what are essentially brief cell phone signals.

B.C. Hydro’s meters signal only three or four times a day, but one of the often-repeated false claims about them is that they secretly transmit much more often with some sort of damaging energy pulses. Mungall said Nelson council speciﬁcally rejected a smart grid system, “because of the cost.” Somehow retaining meter readers saves the city money. She noted that rural parts of her constituency are serviced by B.C. Hydro, and some people are very concerned. I’ll bet they are. Not just in West Kootenay, but a few other remote areas known for production of B.C.’s number one cash crop.

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THE NEWS/letters It’s about watching community bloom EDITOR, THE NEWS:

There are many making statements and suggesting that things are not happening in Maple Ridge, that the ‘old’ guys and gals are not adequate, blah, blah, blah. First, things are going on, and, in my opinion, in a sensible manner. Success does not come overnight. Secondly, if these people do not want to have growth, they better discover a method of convincing all to stop propagating. Council needs a couple of changes, there is no doubt, but most of the present group should be proud of their achievements and direction so far, albeit it slower than a lot of us would like. I think some of the council-seat-seeking crowd is looking more for pay cheques than a chance to be part of seeing this community blossom. LORNE RIDING MAPLE RIDGE

A tale of two suite bylaws EDITOR, THE NEWS:

The District of Maple Ridge’s secondary suite bylaw stipulates that extra fees must be paid for water, sewer and recycling services, if a legalized secondary suite is located on the premises. The rationale for this is that a secondary suite will result in an increased used of these services. It is an erroneous assumption, though, as there could be only one resident in the main dwelling and one in the suite for a total of two. On the other hand, a residence with no secondary suite could be the residence of a family of four of ﬁve, or more people. If Maple Ridge is to charge fees for services according to usage, a better measuring stick would be the number of people residing in a speciﬁc dwelling, whether they do so in one or two separate units. Next door in Pitt Meadows, a reduction in the same fees is offered to owners as an incentive to legalize their suites. The safety offered to residents by a properly legalized suite that meets the building code regulations seems to be of more importance than an opportunity for more money out of home owners to city politicians in Pitt Meadows than to those in Maple Ridge. GILLES PARIZEAU MAPLE RIDGE

Letters welcome Letters to the editor should be exclusive to The News and address topics of interest to residents of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Include full name and address, as well as daytime phone number for veriﬁcation. Keep letters to 500 words or less. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. @ E-mail letters to editor@mapleridgenews.com.

City out of sync with voters EDITOR, THE NEWS:

City hall is going to transform itself in the upcoming election, but the same insanity will continue instead of having moral leadership with the voters. Thank, God, the mayor and a few are leaving. Let’s party. These spendthrifts have been bleeding us for the past few years with big tax hikes while spending like crazy: new library, decorative rounda-bouts, and fancy crosswalk intersections, new fire vehicles and more, while RCMP police services are continuously substandard. What is the goal, squeeze out lowmiddle class or low-income people who cannot afford to live here, while other areas get better services for less taxes? A senior told me: “politicians – one’s a crook, the other a thief, who do you vote for?” Like the betraying clowns in Ottawa, city hall spends money like inept yo-yos while stiffing us with $300-plus annual tax increases. No accusations, why not have a transparent audit for the past five years to see why we are being hosed by the former leadership with high costs of city staff wages. Fact: Port Coquitlam’s library is 25 years old and far smaller than our new library being built and PoCo’s population is at least 3.5 times larg-

er than ours. That joke decision is about as rational as someone making $25,000 a year buying a $1.5 million home. Nobody has the brains to slash salaries at city hall, or post those wages, or show the cost of these stylish projects. I went to the old library, and you could drive a truck through it and hit no one. What do you think a costly new one will do – bring in a lot of tourism dollars to offset our high taxes? Give me a break., I can see a library of this size in New Westminster or Maple Ridge, but not here. There are many examples of sound barrier walls in B.C. that cost less than the one in Pitt Meadows, but who cares – just like the poor reception me and a neighbor got for reporting 9-1-1 crimes years ago. Why not subcontract out municipal jobs like watering plants or putting up decorations or cutting grass instead of someone making $20-plus an hour? Why not do the same with bylaws and others who make hefty wages off our backs. In hard economic times we should reinvent ourselves, not spend money irresponsibly. The attitude of city hall parallels the same idiocy in Ottawa in spending insane billions on wild foreign

lands with our money and forgiving billions in debts while throwing cash at the military or bailouts for crooks in the ﬁnancial and auto sectors, at the same time, people here suffer and have to tighten their belts. That is repulsively indefensible. Fact: voter turnout at all electoral levels is declining. Wonder why? Politicians give lame promises, stiff you, and govern us with questionable judgment with their bloated wallets. To those candidates who think it is OK to raise taxes more than $1,000 in three years, your insincerity and arrogance should cost you votes as we need brains behind the wheel. Freeze taxes and boot out poor leadership. I recall council claiming it had good relations with the Katzie band, but they only meets once a year. That is shameful. Little kids know better ﬁscal restraints and common sense than this council. Money does not grow on trees. We need to attract tourism and business, not create an fancy illusions. We certainly would not manage our homes in such reckless ways. Fact: most of these costly projects could have been finished with far less cost. Wake up, voters. NORMAN EDWIN PITT MEADOWS

In no way did statement promote one belief EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Why is MLA promoting a religious group? (Letters, Oct. 28) A recent letter to the editor purported that my statement to the Legislature was a promotion of a religious group. While I applaud Andrew van Baarsen for his courage to come forward and his attention to provincial politics, I would like to set the record straight. Alpha is not a religious group; it is an inter-denominational program open to everyone, no matter their race, religion or sexual preference.

It is a course designed to provide a welcoming, friendly environment for those looking for answers to life’s questions. More than a 1,000 people from Maple Ridge alone have participated in it. MLAs from both Dalton sides of the House frequently mention different religions during twominute statements, often to promote

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Maple Ridge This Month SPOTLIGHT ON: Local Elections November 19, 2011 Advance Polls Open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 9 Ridge for 30 days and are 18 years of age or older.

Campaigning is going full force based on the number of signs at every major intersection. Did you know you have three opportunities to vote before November 19? There are two Advance Poll days as well as an ‘absentee mail ballot’ to ensure you have a chance to ‘Be A Voter.’ Go to the District website at mapleridge. ca and click on the large link featuring one of our local citizens who have been kind enough to be part of the 2011 ‘Be A Voter’ Program. That link will take you to the District’s Election 2011 web page which will lead you through the process of getting an absentee mail ballot, and all the other information that you need to be part of the Local Election. Many people think you can vote only if you own property. That’s not true! Any resident of Maple Ridge can be a voter. If you own or rent property, rent a room or are living with mom and dad rent free (lucky you) you are eligible to vote if you are a Canadian citizen, a resident of BC for six months, have lived in Maple

The District’s Election 2011 web page also features a complete list of the candidates for Mayor, Council and School Trustee positions as well as their contact information supplied to us when they ﬁled their nomination forms. In addition, we will post the dates, times and locations of All Candidate Meetings that are supplied to us by community organizations. On Saturday, November 19, seven polling stations will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm throughout the community. Look for ads in this newspaper with the addresses of all the polling stations as well as information on identiﬁcation requirements for voting. ‘Be A Voter’ in your Local Election! When you go to the District website at mapleridge.ca you’ll notice the new clickable link with one of our community ambassadors who are part of the 2011 Local Election ‘Be A Voter’ Campaign. Click on the link and you’ll be directed to the District’s Election 2011 web page which includes the list of candidates, information on community ‘All Candidate’ meetings and information on where to vote and voting eligibility. It only takes a few minutes to vote. We know that YOU too will be a voter November 19, 2011.

INFORMED November 2011 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted. Monday, November 7 9:00 am Council Workshop, Blaney Room 1:00 pm Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers Tuesday, November 8 7:00 pm Council Meeting, Council Chambers Tuesday, November 15 7:00 pm Public Hearing, Council Chambers Monday, November 21 9:00 am Council Workshop, Blaney Room 1:00 pm Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers Tuesday, November 22 7:00 pm Council Meeting, Council Chambers Monday, November 28 9:00 am Council Workshop, Blaney Room Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Mayor & Council on the home page. Council This Week Subscribe to the ‘Council This Week’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Council This Week’ and sign up today.

PREPARED: Fall Back

INVOLVED: Farmers Market Moves Indoors On Saturday, November 5, the Haney Farmers Market and St. Andrew’s Haney United Church join together for the Annual Pancake Breakfast and Autumn Market. The pancake breakfast runs from 9:30 to 11:00 am and the Autumn Market runs from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. It’s your chance to pick up last of the season squashes, garlic, beef, lamb and hot samosas as well as cakes, chocolates, breads, pies and carefully crafted gifts. Entertainment will be provided by Cristin Bostrom. Tickets will be on sale for St. Andrews Breakfast with Santa which will be held on December 10. St. Andrew’s Haney United Church is located at 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road.

INFORMED: Remembrance Day at Memorial Peace Park West of the bandstand at Memorial Peace Park is the Cenotaph, the focus of the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony organized by the members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #88. The parade starts at the Legion headquarters at Brown Avenue and 224 Street to Haney Place at Memorial Peace Park. This section of 224 Street was recently dedicated as ‘Veteran’s Way’ at a public ceremony held on November 25. The Remembrance Day parade will include local veterans, militia members, cadets, RCMP ofﬁcers, Maple Ridge Fire Department staff, Corrections Canada staff and a number of other community organizations. At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month all take a moment to reﬂect on the contributions of men and women who have paid the ultimate price to defend our freedom. Get there at 10:00 am to see the complete parade and take part in the entire event. Look for a special photo gallery on the District Facebook page @yourmapleridge featuring the memorials located throughout the park.

That’s the way we remember which way to set our clocks this time of year – “Spring Forward, Fall Back.” Sure enough, this Sunday, November 6, 2011, is the time to set your clocks back an hour. It’s best to do this when you go to bed on Saturday night. This is also a great time to change the batteries in all of your smoke detectors. As the Maple Ridge Fire Department always says – “Working smoke alarms can save lives!” Also, losing an hour’s sleep can make us all a bit cranky, so remember to factor in a bit of extra time to make sure you are well rested for the Monday commute to work.

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‘No cutting corners’ Charges from front “Over the past few months, there have been those who told us that our decision to be thorough was wrong. They urged us to rush cases to court,” said Chu. “But we believe the public expects more from the police. We believe the community supports the independence of the police and our professional judgement to conduct thorough investigations, not cut corners in order to satisfy the vocal criticisms of a few.”

By the numbers:

Police have not named the 60 people who face charges and have not revealed if Maple Ridge teenager Nathan Kotylak, who confessed on TV, is among them. Kotylak, who was 17 at the time, was caught on camera trying to light a police car on fire, setting a garbage can on fire, and smacking a girl on her breasts. The now-suspended junior national water polo player was first outed online through Facebook by people who recognized him.

Of the 60 facing charges in connection to the Stanley Cup riot: • the average age is 21 years old; • the youngest male is 16, the oldest, 52; • the youngest female is 17 and the oldest female is 22; • the most charges recommended against one individual – 10. He made a tearful public apology two days after the riot and chose to waive the protection afforded to him as a young offender. Besides the four alleged rioters from Maple Ridge: Surrey, 21; Vancouver, 12; Burnaby, 9; Abbotsford and Delta, 2; Richmond, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Langley, New Westminster,

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Garbage truck worker still in a coma dead, but know little else at this point. McLean’s family is keeping vigil at his bedside at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. “Dean’s just a loud, outgoing all-round great guy,” said Schnyder. “He just took some wrong turns in life, but it was his choice to go to rehab. We’re all praying for him.”

by R o g e r K n ox Black Press Dean McLean was turning his life around. Now, the former Coldstream resident is ﬁghting for his life. McLean, 24, was working for a LitterBug Waste Disposal in Maple Ridge, where, on Oct. 13, he was crossing a Maple Ridge street when struck by a PT Cruiser. The incident came just three weeks after McLean had successfully completed a two-year drug rehabilitation program that he voluntarily entered. “He was completely rehabilitated and that should help with his recovery from his injuries because he was clean,” said Dana Schnyder of Vernon, a longtime friend of McLean. Ridge Meadows RCMP report McLean was thrown into the windshield of the PT Cruiser by the impact, then thrown to the ground. The accident was witnessed by Ridge Mead-

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Do you know a local business or community member in Maple Ridge who has demonstrated or exempliĂ&#x20AC;es the spirit and principles of building community capacity and community involvement? We are looking for nominations of businesses or individuals who contribute to the overall health and well being of our community. If you have a business or community member you would like to nominate, we would love to hear from you.

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Eligibility for the Good Business Award: â&#x20AC;˘ The business is located or conducts business in Maple Ridge. â&#x20AC;˘ Two awards: Businesses under 25 employees and Businesses over 25 employees

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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Maple Ridge that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor, six Councillors, and ﬁve School Trustees for a three-year term commencing December 2011 and terminating December 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

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COUNCILLOR – SIX (6) TO BE ELECTED ANDRUP, Claus ASHLIE, Cheryl BELL, Corisa BLACKSTONE, Jacques A COOK, Wendy COWLEY, Christian DUECK, Judy DUNCAN, Kiersten GOOS, Bob GORDON, Candace HEWSON, Gladys HOGARTH, Al KAUHANE, Mark LANG, Dana

MACDOUGALL, Sandy MASSE, Robert MCKENZIE, John MORDEN, Mike MOWATT, Graham O’ROURKE, Carly POPE, Alex ROSS, Graeme SPEIRS, Craig STEWART, Ken TAM, Peter TAYLOR, Elizabeth TELFORD, Grover WAGNER, Randy

SCHOOL TRUSTEE - FIVE (5) TO BE ELECTED CARR, Susan MARSHALL, Kathy CLARKSON, Ken MURRAY, Mike CLEAVE, Gary NEALE LAROSE, Michelle DELAINEY, Cherie REMPEL, Dave FLAVELLE, Mary The jurisdiction of residence for all candidates for Mayor, Councillor and School Trustee is Maple Ridge.

GENERAL VOTING DAY GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the District of Maple Ridge on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 8:00 PM at the following locations: Yennadon Elementary School Hammond Elementary School 23347 – 128 Avenue 11520 - 203 Street Whonnock Elementary School Laity View Elementary School 27471 – 112 Avenue 21023 – 123 Avenue Ridge Meadows Albion Elementary School Seniors Activity Center 10031 – 240 Street 12150 – 224 Street Garibaldi Secondary School 24789 Dewdney Trunk Road

• Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Maple Ridge for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. To register as a resident elector you will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) from the following. The identification must prove both residency and identity. • BC Drivers Licence • Hydro, Gas, Telephone or Cable Bill • BC Identification Card • BC CareCard • Credit Card or Debit Card • Social Insurance Card • Birth Certificate • Citizenship Card/Passport • Property Tax Notice • Min. of Social Development & Economic Security Form SDES8 • ICBC Owners Certificate of Insurance Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of other owners of the same property.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Advance Voting will be open at the Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, B.C. on Saturday, November 5, 2011 and Wednesday, November 9, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm each day.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING The electors of the District of Maple Ridge may vote by mail ballot if: • You have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote at another voting opportunity; • You expect to be absent from the District of Maple Ridge on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. A person wishing to vote by mail ballot shall apply by giving their name and address to the Chief Election Ofﬁcer during the period commencing October 28th, 2011 and ending at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19th, 2011. Application forms are available through the District’s website www.mapleridge.ca or at the Municipal Hall Reception Desk. Ceri Marlo Chief Election Ofﬁcer

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surfaced road in the district – River Road in Port Haney. When challenger and former Reeve William Ansell of Webster’s Corners took the stage, he ﬁrst tackled the salary raises that had so incensed Sol Mussallem. He accused council of being spendthrifts and buying a new grader when the old one was still perfectly good. He observed that the hardsurfaced road began and ended nowhere,

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Poems not meant to be read Maple Ridge poet Greg Scofield takes on the voice of Louis Riel in his latest collection The Heretic Poems by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

hile browsing the shelves of a second-hand book store in Vancouver, Gregory Scoﬁeld was recognized. The owner of McLeod’s tapped his shoulder, said hello and asked what he was looking for. A collector of all-things-old, the Maple Ridge Métis poet was on the hunt for lithographs of Fort Garry, which served as the centre of fur trade within the Red River Settlement and occupied in 1870 by Louis Riel. Scoﬁeld was led to a store front across the street. From the dusty shelves, he was handed a thin book.

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Geg Scofiel’s has just published a new collection of poems Louis: The Heretic Poems.

“As soon as he put it in my hand, I immediately felt this energy,” says Scofield. The book was a first edition publication of Riel’s poetry, simply titled – Poésies Religieuses et Politiques. It was in French with etching of Riel’s family and his homestead. “I didn’t know what I was going to do with this book but I was glad to have it.” That night, Scofield placed Poésies Re-

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ligieuses et Politiques on the night stand beside his bed. In the morning, he began writing the first of more than 30 poems that would eventually become Louis: The Heretic Poems, his latest collection. “It was the strangest thing,” Scofield says of the impulse to tell Riel’s story in verse. One of Canada’s leading Aboriginal writers whose five collections of poetry have earned him both a national and international audience, Scofield took more than three years to

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complete The Heretic Poems - the longest it’s ever taken him to write a book. The collection is a departure for Scoﬁeld whose previous body of work has been solely autobiographical. Scoﬁeld, whose maternal ancestry can be traced back to the fur trade and to the Metis community of Kinosota, Manitoba, browsed through history books, parliamentary transcripts and research papers to learn about Riel. Instead of the rebel, patriot, prophet, mystic,

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defender of rights and revolutionary, Scofield became interested in Riel simply “a man.” “I became so fascinated about who he was as a friend, a father, a student, as this boy who was taken from Red River and given this opportunity to go to Montreal and become part of the priesthood.” Using lines for Riel’s diaries, poetry, prayers and events from history, Scofield took on the Métis leader’s voice to write the poems Riel never wanted anyone to read. “That’s why it’s called The Heretic Poems. It’s him really being able to say his piece on the church and how he really felt about the government at the time, about love, romance, friends and himself.” Known for his unique and dynamic reading style that blends oral storytelling, song, spoken word and the Cree language, Scofield is still figuring out who he’s going to read many of The Heretic Poems out loud. The poems are filled with footnotes, paragraphs from newspaper articles as well as references to contrition [“sorrow of soul, and a hatred of sin committed, with a firm purpose of not sinning in the future] and attrition or imperfect repentance that readers who grew up Catholics will be very familiar with. Scofield hopes readers learn something new about Riel through the poems. “I didn’t want to be presumptuous with his voice,” says Scofield. “Because as a poet this is my interpretation of him. I really felt that it was important people were able to have another perspective of Louis besides this very misunderstood, sometime demonized man, a martyr, a traitor. It was important for me that the reader was able to go away with a sense of him as a man.”

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Celtic concert for charity Enjoy an evening of Celtic music with Nigel Tucker and his friends at a concert to raise funds for the Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society. Tucker will be joined by his Navvies’ bandmates Shelly Gordy and Adrian Duncan, as well as ﬁddlers, a pianist and singers. Funds raises will go towards covering the $10,000 needed to host Christmas in the Park and the Santa Claus parade in Maple Ridge. The concert takes place Nov. 18 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Burnett Fellowship Baptist Church, 20639 123rd Street in Maple Ridge. The Christmas Festival takes place on Dec. 3.

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Community Calendar the Pitt Meadows Public Library from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Come to the library in your coziest PJs, housecoats and slippers to hear some bedtime stories. Stuffed friends are also welcome, as well as mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters, too. See Community Calendar, p25

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Community Calendar Thursday, Nov. 3 • District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC) meeting takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kanaka Creek Elementary School, 11120 234A Street. Laurie Meston, Deputy Superintendent/Director of Instruction for Early Learning and Elementary, will be reviewing Individual education planning. All parents are welcome to attend. • Join local financial planner Anna McNeil at the Maple Ridge Public Library for Saving for Retirement at 7 p.m. McNeil will discuss income in retirement, RRSP savings, lowtax retirement, investing risk vs. reward and risk protection available to Canadians. For more information and to register for this program, please call

the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-4717. • The Maple Ridge Better Breathers Club will hold its monthly meeting from noon to 2 p.m. in the Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Public Library. This is a support group for people with chronic lung diseases. Partners and caregivers welcome. Guest speaker will be Sayed Atthari from the Peoples Pharmacy, speaking on COPD medications and will answer all members questions. For more information, call Heidi at 604-466-1633. • Maple Ridge Caregivers Support Group - Parkinson’s Society B.C. meets from 10 a.m. to noon. This support group is for caregivers, family and friends of people with Parkinson’s disease. For

more information please call or email Elinor Verkerk at 604-467-2768, or jdverkerk@ shaw.ca Saturday, Nov. 5 • Haney Farmers Market and St. Andrew’s Haney United Church join together for their annual indoor/outdoor Autumn Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and pancake breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Outdoors will be the last of the season squashes, garlic, beef, lamb, sausages and more, while inside chocolates, bread, pies and carefully crafted gifts await. Entertainment by Cristin Bostrom. St. Andrew’s Haney United Church, Dewdney Trunk Road and 222nd Street. www. haneyfarmersmarket.org

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Seniority Seniors’ calendar • The Maple Ridge Better Breathers Club will hold its monthly meeting from noon to 2 p.m. in the Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 3. This is a support group for people with chronic lung diseases. Partners and caregivers welcome. Guest speaker will be Sayed Atthari from the Peoples Pharmacy, speaking on COPD medications and will answer all members questions. For more information, call Heidi at 604-466-1633. • Maple Ridge Caregivers Support Group - Parkinson’s Society B.C. meets from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 3. This support group is for caregivers, family and friends of people with Parkinson’s disease. For

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Memory loss and dementia Alzheimer‘s disease is the second most-feared disease among Canadian baby boomers. The Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie, Seniors Network is holding an information session on memory loss and dementia on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. as part of their six-part Aging Gracefully lecture series at the Maple Ridge library. This session will discuss the relationship between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, some possible early signs of dementia and what to do if you are concerned about memory loss. In addition, researchers have identified some possible lifestyle changes that can improve overall aging and may reduce the risk for dementia. Participants will be encouraged to actively engage in protecting and maintaining their brain and will come away with some strategies and goals for improving the health of your mind, body and spirit. Free event. Refreshments provided. Please register at 604-786 7404, or e-mail htreleaven@shaw.ca. those running for Maple Ridge school trustee at the Whonnock Lake Community Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. 27871 113th Avenue,

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JB Knights miss out on perfect season staff reporter A perfect season eluded the Meadow Ridge Knights junior bantam football team on Saturday, as it suffered its first loss of the year, 12-11 to the Chilliwack Blue Giants. Jeremy Kankalongo had a long touchdown run early in the game to give the Knights an early lead. The defence played tough in the first half, and after Chico David kicked a 30-yard field goal, the Knights were up 11-0 at half time. The game went back and forth in the second half, with both defences holding strong until late in the fourth quarter, when Chilliwack scored 11 points with less than three minutes left to tie the game. With time winding down, Chilliwack moved the ball deep in Knights’ territory and looked to poised to score at least a field goal. However, the Knights defence stepped up with a series of quarterback sacks, pushing the Giants out of field goal range. On the ensuing punt, the Giants sent the ball deep into the endzone, where David caught the ball. Despite avoiding numerous tackles, David was finally brought down just inches inside the goal line, conceding the single point to the Blue Giants, and the game. With the loss, the Knights sit at 8-1 going into the final week of the regular season. The Blue Giants also now hold an 8-1 record. However, the Knights retain first place according to the B.C. Community Football Association tiebreaker rules, by having allowed fewer points against this season. The atom Gold Knights are also at 8-1 this season after downing Chilliwack 41-6. The offence had one of its best games of the season, with nearly 300 yards rushing. Quarterback Adam Jones led the way by running and throwing the ball for two touchdowns. Tyson Phare scored a touchdown on a pass reception and added another on a defensive recovery. Kurtis Brown also had two touchdowns, while Eric Clark carried the ball for another. Defensively, the Knights controlled the game, with linemen Evan Love, Liam Mountford, Brandon Goodridge and Mackenzie Gordon making tackle after tackle in Chilliwack’s backfield. The win keeps the atom Gold Knights in first place going into the last week of the regular season, their only loss a forfeit in Week 3. The peewee Blue Knights had no trouble in their game against Mission this past weekend, as they blanked the neighbouring program 20-0. See Knights, p31

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Flames notch 1st home win Bissett and Brandys combine for nine points in 7-4 win over Mission by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter A pair of key additions to the Ridge Meadows Flames had a big impact Friday night as the Flames defeated the Mission Icebreakers 7-4 for their ﬁrst home win of the season. Matt Bissett registered a team-leading ﬁve points Fri-

day night in his second game with the Flames this year, while Danny Brandys, the Flames’ leading scorer last season, had four points in his debut with the team this season. The pair were lined up with Sean Pesut, who had three assists, giving the team a potent ﬁrst line for the ﬁrst time this season. “The three of them together on a line is going to be hard for a lot of teams to stop,” said Tavis Eaton, head coach for the local junior B hockey club.

The offensive output has been a welcome relief for the Flames, who have struggled to score so far this year. In the 11 games prior to Friday’s meeting with Mission, the Flames managed just 17 goals. “It’s been a tough go this season so far, so you learn to take the good with the bad,” said Eaton. “We’ve lost a few players from the start of the season, so getting [Brand-

ys and Bissett] back makes a big difference. It will take the pressure off the other guys, hopefully.” Bissett joins the Flames after starting the season with the junior A Trail Smoke Eaters. Brandys, meanwhile, had work commitments that kept him out of the lineup. “I think we’ve turned a corner, but we’ll have to see how it goes,” Eaton said. See Flames, p31

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Flames add forwards, defenceman Flames from p29 Despite the newfound scoring, the Flames defence and goaltending have continued to be problematic. Starting goaltender Tyler Klassen left the team early this season, and Jordan Eggert has managed just a 5.79 goals against average since taking over the starting job. Combined, the team has allowed an average of 6.33 goals against per game. “Everyone has to be better, our defence as well as our goaltenders,” Eaton said. “We were still giving up far too many quality scoring chances [Friday night].” To that end, the Flames have also added defenceman Joe Szabados from the Campbell River Storm

of the junior B Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League to help shore up the team’s blueline. Szabados is from Maple Ridge and registered an assist in his ﬁrst game with the Flames on Friday.

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Eaton hasn’t ruled out further roster changes, either by trade or signing. “We’re always looking to make our team better,” he said.

DiNicolo and SFU Clan take GNAC title Maple Ridge’s Anthony DiNicolo and the Simon Fraser University Clan men’s soccer team are Great Northwest Athletic Conference Champions for the second year in a row. SFU posted a 2-1 victory on Thursday against their rivals from Seattle Paciﬁc University to secure the title.

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Born on December 24, 1947 in Dhudike, India resided in Maple Ridge. At the age of 64 he passed away peacefully in his home on October 27, 2011. Bhagwant is survived by his mother Pritam Kaur, wife Tejinder Kaur, sons Ricky and Vic, four grandchildren Sajan, Neha, Saiya and Jodhvir. Sisters Amarjit, Harbhajan, Nisha, Parmjit and Jagmail.

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Passed on October 30th, 2011. Late of Surrey, B.C., age 80 years. Predeceased by 2 brothers, Samuel and Edward. Survived by 2 daughters, Karen and Jody; 2 grandchildren, Clayton and Kailee; 1 great grandson Seth; and 1 brother Frank. Private family service arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

Bhagwant arrived in Canada in 1967 at the age of 20 and upon arriving he took up employment in sawmills working two jobs for many years. Shortly after marriage in 1973, he started driving his own dump truck after which he began working in cedar mills. For a great many years he was a foreman and eventually began operating his own cedar mill. After leaving the cedar industry, he farmed for a few years in the Okanagon but always maintained his family home in Maple Ridge. For several years, he volunteered his time at the Khalsa Diwan Society in Abbotsford, B.C. He dedicated his time and resources to countless causes maintaining an active roll in community affairs. Bhagwant was strong, brave and resilient. His sacrifices and struggles established his family and those of many others both here in Canada and Punjab. His love for his family permeated all aspect of his life. His dreams, desires and values continue on in his loved ones. He will be deeply missed and be forever in our hearts. The funeral will take place on Nov 2, 2011 at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel and Crematorium at 10am. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

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Josefson, bcclassified.com Roland Ture Elving January 24, 1929 October 14, 2011 With great sadness we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather at the age of 82 years. Lovingly remembered by his wife Nancy, daughter Karen (Jason), and sons Karl (Donna) and Chris, and his grandchildren Melissa, Kristin, Sarah, Curtis and Karla. Roland was born in Småland, Sweden and immigrated to BC in 1951. After meeting the love of his life, Nancy in 1952, they were married in 1954 and began their family in 1956. Their first home was in Lynn Valley, and then they moved to Port Moody in 1964, before settling in Maple Ridge in 1972. After retiring from the Maple Ridge School District, in 1990 as a maintenance painter, Roland spent the next 20 years enjoying the building of his cabin, fishing, and cross country skiing at Osprey Lake. He spent many enjoyable hours there with his family. We shall miss his happy, friendly smile. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge at 2 pm, Nov. 6, 2011. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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BANNISTER GM REQUIRES Journeyman Automotive and Collision Technicians. Situated at the foothills of the Rockies, 1.5 hours to Edmonton or Jasper, Edson offers outdoor enthusiasts a great living opportunity. Signing bonuses, moving allowances and top pay for the right candidate. Contact dean@bannisteredson.com GET YOUR FOOT in the Garage Door. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. Automotive/Heavy Duty apprenticeship opportunity. GPRC Fairview Campus.1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net

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FARIA – Maria Odilia Teles Cordeiro. Born in S. Miguel (Azores) passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2011 in Maple Ridge, BC at the age of 74. She is predeceased by her loving husband Francisco. She will be sadly missed by her children, Frank (Tracey), Maria (Antonio), Jose (Ana), Ernesto (Petty & ex-daughter in law Hilda); her grandchildren, Paul (Shannon), Laura, Michael (Chrystal), John, Joshua, Julia, Anthony and Aris; her great-grandchildren Amelia, Kyleigh and Thomas; and extended family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Tan, Dr. Bond, Dr. MacPherson, Dr. Warmenhoven and all support staff. Services will be held at St. Patrick’s Parish 22561 – 121st Ave, Maple Ridge. Prayer service will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 8:30pm. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Thursday, November 3, 2011. Interment to follow at Maple Ridge Cemetery.

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CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Lifeguard/Instructor. Come join the adventure in the Diamond Capital of North America! The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking an enthusiastic and qualified individual to assume the position of Lifeguard/Instructor at the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool in Yellowknife. The City offers an attractive salary of $54,270 $63,652 plus housing allowance, comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance. For more information on this position and the qualifications required, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’ s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at (867) 920-5603. Submit resumes in confidence no later than November 11, 2011, quoting competition #602-138U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4; Fax: 867-669-3471 or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca

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O P E RMor AT ING ENGINEER gua rd Inv e st m e nt s Lim it e d We are currently recruiting for an Operating Engineer at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford, BC. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs routine, preventative and ad-hoc maintenance (includes: HVAC, fire, life safety and emergency systems, energy and ground-keeping equipment). • Ensures all building, life, safety and emergency systems are maintained, routine testing and record keeping is expected. • Performs minor repairs such as plumbing, painting, carpentry, asphalt patching, ceramic tile, drywall, and seasonal duties. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • College Diploma or a Certification in one of the core building operations systems. • 4th Class Engineer Certification. • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in building operations in a retail centre. • Valid B.C. driver’s license. Interested applicants to email Rick Reid, Operations Manager at rreid@morguard.com or fax resume to 604-853-1778 no later than November 15, 2011. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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ALBERTA earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051. BUSY SHOP in Abbotsford is looking for an exp’d bodyman for dry vans and reefer trailer repair work. Please fax resume to 604-530-9135 CERTIFIED TCP and Lane Closure Techs required. Exc. wages. Must have vehicle. Call 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca CLEANING STAFF needed for Mon. Wed. & Thurs. early mornings. Also every 2nd Sunday. We P/U & drop off. Must be mature. Call 604-463-5054 before 7PM. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requires Dispatch Manager - Central Interior. Must ensure smooth, efficient scheduling of material delivery & perform operational tasks for truck fleet. Candidates will be organized, proactive and work well under stress. Experience in trucking an asset. Forward resumes to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

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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.

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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

PROCESSOR OWNER OPERATORS WANTED Hiring Processor Owner / Operator for Tamihi Logging Co. in the Fraser Valley area. Prefer dangle head 622/624 or similar. Willing to pay top rates. Will pay by the hour or meter, Paid bi-weekly. E-mail: mikayla.tamihilog @shaw.ca or Fax: 604-796-0318 WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journey wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca or fax 780846-2241. Phone interview will be set up after receiving resume.

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca www.mertontv.ca

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$10 MILLION AVAILABLE for Land Purchase/Development and Joint Ventures. Management Consulting and Business Plan services. Call 1-866-402-6464. 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

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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PERSONAL SERVICES 188

LEGAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

GARDENING

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

meadowslandscapesupply.com

$45/Hr

288

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

300

Xmas Light installs

andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com

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

LANDSCAPING

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

All aspects of Landscaping and Maintenance,Strata, Commercial, Residential, Pavers, Patios & Retaining walls Snow Removal

Winter clean ups

ACCURATE PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES

Call (604)763-8795

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Call Tim 604-612-5388

283A

HANDYPERSONS

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

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Free Estimate

Running this ad for 7yrs

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements

(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

17607 FORD ROAD, PITT MEADOWS PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY

604-465-3189

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

A.C. TREE SERVICE

DUTCH TOUCH

30 years experience

Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

Bob Fitz-James 604-467-0333

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

604-463-3644 604-861-1490 BELRON RENOVATIONS INC.

Stardust

Painting

Commercial

Residential

Service,

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

(#102055) Bonded

104607

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

778-892-4299

Home Renovations and New Construction Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

Tree removal done RIGHT!

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ELECTRICAL

#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. RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Licensed & Bonded. Call Don 604462-0480 or 604-861-7418 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. 1-800-5666899.

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FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Rite-Way Paving

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555. SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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

All Areas

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PLUMBING

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 A LICENSED/ HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER with 31 years exp. Very neat work Refs. Reas. rates. Free est. 24 hrs.Don: 604-220-4956

PRESSURE WASHING

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian @ 604-724-6373

Getting a job couldn’t be easier!

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APARTMENT/CONDO

“Since 1987”

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

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. $1000/mo. Coquitlam Bsmt suite, 2 bdrm, near Schoolhouse/Austin, ns, refs req. Avail immed. $950/mo. + shared util.

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Now 3 BEDROOM Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable.

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets

Single items to entire households

463-4449 or 209-6583 MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

Hair Salon Equipment for Sale chair, dryer & salon tray Call 604-833-1642

BUILDING SALE... FINAL CLEARANCE. “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

Senior Move-In Allowance. For more info. google us.

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

1 BEDROOM SUITES

✶ Move In Allowance McIntosh Plaza Suit Mature Adults Highrise 1/2 Block to Town F/F fridge & easy clean stoves Avail Aug 1. NO PETS

22330 McIntosh Avenue

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

1-888-670-0066

604-465-1311

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

DRIVEWAYS

MISC SERVICES

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

No job too small

A PHONE DISCONNECTED? We Can Help. Best Rates. Speedy Connections. Great Long Distance. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1877-852-1122. Protel Reconnect.

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

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

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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

RESIDENTIAL PAVING

STRIPPING, Sealing and Waxing VINYL floors. Call: 604 716 8842 John

SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

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615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Lic / Ins 25 Years Exp

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

APPLIANCES

REAL ESTATE

Local Maple Ridge company

(778)233-1114 Ray

506

RECONDITIONED Newer style Inglis Washer & Dryer sets $275 & up; Washers $220 & up; Dryers $75 & up. *** Also: Electric Ranges. REMPELS SERVICE 604-467-2794

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

Decks - Bathrooms - Kitchens

REAL ESTATE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ZIMMERMANN PIANO with bench. $1800: (604)538-9456

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

HOME RENOVATIONS

PETS

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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

SAWDUST

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

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

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

PAINT SPECIAL

DRYWALL

ELECTRICAL

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778-834-6234

NO Wood byproducts used

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

477

KING PITBULL X Rottweiler pups. very cute 8 wks old, 1st shots, vet chkd. $400/ea. (604)240-1668 KITTENS, Orange tabby, Call (604)703-1077 LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com 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.

TOPSOIL

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

When QUALITY Matters

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

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

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

Cleaning & Repairing

PETS

548

Fully INSURED

Professional Installation

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

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. Rob 604-820-9601; 604-218-2396 HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way. Small renovations. 604-463-5413

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

Gutter Cleaning

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

Call 7 days/week

M.T. GUTTERS

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604-318-2692

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.

604.786.8769

SCHAFER CEMENT CO. (1973). Prep & Place - Driveways, Patios & Walkways. Call: 604-218-7089

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

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

HOME REPAIRS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

604-318-2692

Power washing

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

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SCOTT FAMILY RENOS Roofs, windows, doors, painting, drywalling, flooring, bsmnt. finishing. (604)836-9274

Terri 604.837.1709

Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

Call Chris 604-462-9009

604-537-4140

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

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

HERFORT CONCRETE

Duroid, Re & Re, Shake conversions *28yrs Exp. - Also Snow plow & Junk Removal

(604)465-1311

Brisk Home Cleaners

CONCRETE & PLACING

ABACUS ROOFING

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

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

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MOVING & STORAGE Local & Long Distance

CLEANING SERVICES

VERY RELIABLE Cleaning Lady with excellent references. Call (604)820-9565 or 604-657-4093

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

320

Prompt Delivery Available

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Seven Days a Week

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

477

PETS

3/4 NEO MASTIFF 1/4 American Bulldog pup, 3 mos old, shots, dewormed, tails docked, family farm raised $500 (604)826-2419 Adorable Lab Pups - Black males, p/b. Family farm raised. 1st shots/vet chkd $500: 604-856-1577 BERNOODLE PUPS, Poodle Bernese X, cuddly, perfect family dog. $1200. Call (604)825-3966 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

(604)463-6841 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 Manufactured Homes. Single Double Modulars on display. Repossessions 1974-2004. Chuck 604-830-1960. New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $89,900. 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

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, Central. 11735-225 St. 2 bdrm - $900: incl heat & h.w. no dogs.604-467-9420 or 477-9021

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

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

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

Maple Ridge Central

Certiﬁed Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building for Mature Adults Only

RENTALS 707 APARTMENT FURNISHED

750

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 home, legal grd lvl bright 2 bdrm, sep ent, own W/D. Lrg cov’d patio & yard. $1000 + 1/3 hydro. NS/NP. Ref’s req. Nov1/15. 604-476-1617 MAPLE RIDGE East. Brand new 2 bdrm, over 1,000sf, sep entry, $900/mo incl utils/cable. Avail Nov. 1. NP/NS. (604)723-5476 MAPLE RIDGE. New 1 bdrm. lam flrs. share W/D. Suits single. ns/np Ref. $660. Avail now. 604-467-5041 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

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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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE Central 1Bdrm 1/2 Duplex, Fenced back yd. Suit quiet Adult Incs cable $675 + hydro Refs & Dam Dep req 604-306-5752 PITT Meadows 3 Bedroom, $1425. + utils. Lots of extras, nr amens n/p,n/s, serious inq’s 778-241-1231

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OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

604-463-3000

Maple Ridge

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

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

(604)466-5799

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

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

Haney Motor Hotel

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

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

Call 604-467-3944 MAPLE RIDGE w. single priv rooms shared kitch & bath. $500-$550 incl utils. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450.

The Meadows

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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

MAPLE RIDGE West, lovely Townhouse fully furnished, incls all util’s $500mo avail immed 604-467-9921

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

COQUITLAM Westwood Plateau, lge bright 1 bdrm. 1010 sq. ft., priv. ent. Nr bus & Douglas College. $950 + 1/3 utils. 778-323-7530. MAILLARDVILLE. 1 bdrm main lvl. Pri ent. strg, prkg, incl ht/hydro. N/S. Avl now. Shrd W/D. Sml cat neg. $700/mo. 604-937-7161 aft. 4. MAPLE RIDGE. 1 BDR Suite for rent Dewdney & 237th. $675/mth includes: Private Parking, sep entr, all utilities, Telus TV, Wi-Fi, w/d, NS, NP. Available November 1, 2011. Call 604-202-2802 for info. MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm grd. flr. Avail. Nov. 1st. Sep entry. Prkg. 3 appls.Shared laundry.N/S.N/P Lease req.$950/mo.+$50utils. 604936-5728 or Beth @604-466-9458

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

2 Bdrm corner suite $925 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

750

SUITES, LOWER

810

604.833.0343

MR: 203 St. 2 br bsmt, full bathr, laminate, own w/d & parking, cls to amen., $850/mo incl. util., N/S, N/P Avail. now, 778-558 2344

751

SUITES, UPPER

MAPLE RIDGE Nice 3 bd upper ste patio, nice back yard. Avail. Dec. or Jan. 1. $1300 + utils. 604-210-0357

752

AUTO FINANCING

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

848

TOWING

BENJAMIN TOWING Flat rate $49

2011 CRUISE LITE T18XLT

604-318-8300 851

1988 Lincoln TOWN CAR, fully loaded, very good cond. New bumper / alternator & tuneup aircared $1800 obo. 604-463-8087 1991 OLDS Toronado Trofeo, good cond, needs some work, nice cruiser 105kms $1900. (604)462-8863 2004 CHEV OPTRA, auto, 4/door, loaded, air cond. 127,000/kms. AirCared. $4200/obo 604-780-8404

1993 Honda Civic - DX-Hatchback Automatic, 129 K’s, Just Aircared 14” Michelins on Acura Mags, Near new Rad, Front Susp. &Timing belt $2800. obo 604-467-0335 2002 Honda Civic 4 dr auto aircared mag whls. 170,000k. $4,600 obo. 778-895-7570. 2004 Honda CRV EX, black, 68,900 kms. $13,850. 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. $8800 firm. Call 604-538-4883.

TRUCKS & VANS

1995 FORD 4X4, 5 speed, no rust, runs great, utility box. $1800. Call (604)869-3137 2000 FORD WINDSTAR VAN 7 Seater, AirCared until 2013, fully loaded, self-starter, back-up sensor, good cond, 163K, $3500. Call 604589-6444 or 778-580-6430. 2008 Ford F150, crew cab, 4x4, auto. 64,000kms. Black. New tires. $16,800 obo. 604-836-5931.

Awning, 3 range stove, front dinette, $1,700 Savings! And more $12,995 (Stk.30537) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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

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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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FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 2005 GMC-Diesel 345K km. School certified, wheelchair lift, runs great. $29,000. Call Paul (250)378-2337

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1966 CHEVY PICKUP, V8, 4 spd, blue & white, has collectors plates, $6500. 604-796-2866 (Agassiz)

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awning, A/C, pass through storage, heated / enclosed underbelly and more! $15,995 (stk.30802) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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2000 DODGE GREAT WEST VAN Class B Motorhome 318V8 107,000 km. Rebuilt transmission has 400 km & warranty. Like new in & out. A/C, fantastic fan, toilet, shower, am/fm stereo w/ CD & Cassette, dvd w/ screen. Fridge, stove, micro, sink. A must see! $23500 obo. 604-796-8792

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

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2004 GEAR Box Toy Hauler, 22ft, sleeps 8, dinette, full bath & tub, fueling station, outside p/w and shower, new tires, microwave, gasfour burner stove & more! Great condition! Price reduced $14500. (includes tow package) 604-7810714 or 604-476-9198

TOWNHOUSES

MAPLE RIDGE twnhse 2bdrm with cheater ensuite, ns/np, $1000/mo Derek 604-839-6024. After 4pm 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 PITT MEADOWS, Ford & Harris, 3 bdrm T/H. Quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231

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CARS - DOMESTIC

Hollyhocks 3 Bdrm, 5 Appl f/p 1 1/2 bath N/S, N/P,across from playground. Av Dec 1 $1295 604-466-8499

806

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Beautiful 1 Bdrm, very quiet area, 9 ft ceilings Suits single, Shared W/D, N/S, N/P, Min 1 yr lease $800 includes util’s & cable

MAPLE RIDGE

(604)467-5271

SUITES, LOWER

Maple Ridge ~ Rockridge

OFFICE/RETAIL

$525/mo. + util’s

Glenwood Manor Apartments

TRANSPORTATION

NORTH VANCOUVER. NEWLY renovated/Fully Furnished 1bd/1ba located on Lonsdale Avenue, Lower Lonsdale, close to schools and metro stations, short/long term stay. Utilities includes Electric, Gas, Heat, Water, On-site laundry, Parking. $575/mo utilities inclusive. accurateted@yahoo.com for pics and arrangement.

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

1 Bedroom with gas fireplace No Pets, Non Smoker

RENTALS

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

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

2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $22,490. 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.

Notice is hereby given that on November 13th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at 20288 113B St, Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned. Sheldon Yamkovy Unit # 2076 WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act of British Columbia we have seized on behalf of 0805123 BC LTD. the following; Model: 1994 Columbia LowBed Trailer VIN#:2BG804145R1026042 R/O: debtor Dennis Frith and Blueboy Express Inc. amount owed $15,434.36 plus any additional cost of storage and sale. The above mentioned trailer shall be sold according to law on November 25th 2011 or thereafter unit may be viewed at 20295 113B Avenue, Maple Ridge BC V2X-6E9.

Statcom Bailiff Services Inc. 604-540-2958

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