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Along the Fraser Getting out the homeless vote. p6

City will name park after mayor. p4

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Maple Ridge boxer found dead at 53 by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The B.C. boxing community is reeling after boxer Mike Heathﬁeld was found dead Tuesday in his Maple Ridge home at the age of 53. The cause of death is unknown. Coroners Heathfield are investigating. A Ridge Meadows RCMP spokesperson said foul play is not suspected, and the death is not considered a suicide. The coroners service is responsible for investigating all sudden and unexpected, unexplained, unattended, or unnatural deaths. Sources close to the Heathﬁeld family suspect it may have been a heart attack that felled the larger-than-life boxer. See Heathfield, p26

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Teen struck A 16-year-old boy was hit in a crosswalk Wednesday, one in a series of accidents that kept emergency crews busy at the start of the rush hour. See story, p5.

Community groups cooperate Poll candidates on key issues, then rank them by P hi l M e l nych uk staff reporter

igh-fives at Garibaldi secondary on Friday. See story, p16

ouncil candidates can get a sneak peak at what informed voters are thinking on the mrneighbourhoods.wordpress.com website a day before the election. The results won’t be from the ballot box – but from members of ﬁve community groups who stud-

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ied the answers to 11 tough questions, then graded candidates on their responses. With Bruce Hobbs’ computer skills using an online survey, those responses were crunched and rankings of the politicians posted on the website. “What we’re doing, we’re going to poll group members and get them to grade candidates,” he said. That could mean up to 3,000 community members giving their input, though Hobbs expects those who actually respond will number about 500. Results were already ﬂowing in

Thursday, with Hobbs to update the data regularly on Friday. The rankings are the latest product of a loose group of community associations formed halfway through the election campaign. The Alouette Valley Association, River Road Association, Shady Lane Association, Silver Valley Neighborhood Association and Thornhill Community Association combined their efforts at identifying some tough questions in the campaign. “Everybody got together and

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said, ‘How do we ﬁgure out who’s good out of 28 candidates? It’s such a daunting task,” said Hobbs, with the Alouette Valley Association. Eleven questions addressed the district as a whole, while another four were particular to neighbourhoods. The answers were posted on the Maple Ridge Neighbourhoods: Decision 2011 website, with followup questions posed at an all-candidates’ meeting Monday at St. John the Divine Anglican Church. See Community, p3

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Advanced polls down 25 per cent In part possibly because of long weekend by Phi l M elnyc h u k staff reporter

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espite an ad campaign urging people to Be A Voter, a few all candidates’ meetings, and 28 people running in Saturday’s municipal election, the Maple Ridge public don’t seem too interested, based the turnout at advanced polls.. Early voting took place Nov. 5 and 9, and only 624 electors took advantage of the opportunity to mark their early choices for mayor, council and school board. That’s down 25 per cent from the 828 advance votes that were cast in the 2008 election. Deputy chief election officer Tonya Polz said one possible reason for the decrease is the advance poll on Nov. 5, which drew only 247 votes. Officials held the vote on that date so it didn’t conflict with the Remembrance Day long weekend. The second advance poll drew a more usual number of 377 votes. Polz said during the next election, the advance voting dates may be scheduled closer to election day, but even then, people complain that’s inconvenient. The number of mail-in ballots likely will decrease, as well. About 250 ballots were mailed in during the 2008 election, but so far only 100 applications have been requested for this election. One request for a mail-in ballot came from a Maple Ridge resident in the Alouette Correctional Cen-

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Tarra Massey clears a table during a candidates’ meet-and-greet at Big Feast on Monday. tre for Women and another came from someone in France. Long-term care homes are also offered the ballots, while on voting day, election officials will visit Ridge Meadows Hospital. Polz didn’t know if the numbers indicated a general lack of interest in the Maple Ridge campaign, but district spokesman Fred Armstrong still hopes that the turnout will exceed 30 per cent of the 51,089 eligible voters in Maple Ridge. In the 2008 election, the threeway mayoralty race drew lots of

advertising and information early in the campaign. In the current election, advertising has been cut back, perhaps requiring people to wait and think a bit more. “In my heart of hearts, I’m looking for about 16,000 to come out and vote,” Armstrong said. “I don’t think, in this case, that the advance poll will affect what the final voter turnout will be. “My gut says we’re going to have a solid turnout on Saturday. People are really taking the time to think about this.” Polls are open all day Satur-

Neighbourhoods to match half of costs Community from front The results of the survey are on that same site. The survey was restricted to community group members, “otherwise we’d get everybody and his dog ﬁlling it out,” Hobbs explained. Two issues seem to be dominating this election, he said. One is the effect of steady growth on existing neighbourhoods, creating demand for services and increasing trafﬁc congestion on old roads. The other is the plight of recent newcomers to Maple Ridge who move into the suburbs and wait years for parks, roads or sidewalks. For Hobbs, development in the District of Maple Ridge should focus on one subdivision at a time. “When you develop in Silver Valley, you should keep development in Silver Valley and not move up to

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Silver Ridge (just east of Silver Valley) before you ﬁnish Silver Valley, because you’re diluting development. Municipal staff are stretched just trying to keep on top of issues in Silver Valley, Albion and Grant Hill, he added. Getting the groups together has been empowering, said Joanne Anderson, with the River Road Association, an informal group that represents people who live along River Road, west of Port Haney station, as they continue to lobby for trafﬁc calming on the road. “We’ve come together on common issues.” She was pleased with the questions and in-depth answers from Monday’s meeting. She credits Coun. Cheryl Ashlie for encouraging the group to form.

The associations had talked about a “gentle” endorsement of candidates, but thought it was more fair to let people weigh in with their opinions by grading the candidates and let their input determine the rankings. She was shocked at how similar some of the candidates’ answers were and how the thoughtful responses from candidates she didn’t consider serious. Monday’s meeting then allowed the audience to see how councillors would ﬁt in and work at the council table. “It’s really going to help.” Ashlie said she’s been promoting the community development model since she was on school board, a decade ago, and is doing the same, along with staff, on the social planning advisory

day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting locations are at Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre as well as Albion, Garibaldi, Hammond, Laity View, Whonnock and Yennadon schools. If you’re on the voter’s list, you don’t need to bring identification. Results should start to roll in at 8:30 p.m.

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committee. “It’s really started to take root in social planning.” The community development model means neighbours gather to hash out the problems and come up with solutions. With the issues being discussed and clarified, it’s easier for council to respond. She sees the framework enduring after the election, so it can address local and district-wide issues. The district is already following that approach with the Port Haney Change Initiative, this year in which local residents identified issues and took action, with the municipality chipping in one instance by clearing a vacant lot. It’s not just government fixing problems, but neighbours actually participating, she said. Cooperating on the election questions and holding the forum was a good way of engaging people, she added. She hopes the collective approach

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More people took advantage of advance polls in the City of Pitt Meadows this year, in keeping with a trend that saw numbers go up in several municipalities in Metro Vancouver. Pitt Meadows had 488 voters cast their ballots in advanced polls for this year’s municipal elections, compared to just 200 three years ago. City staff hope the trend continues Saturday and voter turnout surpasses the dismal numbers of the 2008 election, when just 23 per cent, or 2,615 of 11,500 eligible voters cast ballots. This year, 12,220 people are registered to vote. “We are hoping this means that it’s going to be up on general voting day,” said legislative service clerk Linda Kelly. “I think it’s because there’s going to be a new mayor too, so there’s probably more interest.” Advance polls numbers were up in Vancouver and Surrey. You can vote tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 19, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre (12027 Harris Road) and at the Heritage Hall Community Centre (12460 Harris Road).

continues after the election, something Betty Von Hardenberg from Thornhill Community Association expects will happen. “I really think it can change the way people feel about the way they can be involved. “It helps people be clear about the larger issues as well. When we collectively, as neighbourhoods, get together to talk about our concerns, sometimes we can put it altogether and say what’s the bigger picture here.” She credits Christine DiGiamberardine, recreation coordinator for neighbourhood development for laying the groundwork allowing the groups to coordinate. One of the district’s goals is to emulate Seattle’s neighbourhood development model, in which neighbourhoods pay half of the costs of a local project, to be matched by the municipality. The district will start including those partnerships in its business plan, she added.

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Park will be named after Don MacLean by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter The City of Pitt Meadows will be naming a park in honour of Mayor Don MacLean, who will retire in a matter of weeks after serving seven terms on council. City council said farewell to MacLean Tuesday at the last meeting with him at the helm. The two-hour long session ended with a standing ovation for MacLean, who has been mayor for the past 12 years and on council for a total of 21. “Your worship, your shoes will, of course, be impossible to fill,” said John Becker, one of two councillors seeking to replace MacLean. “What I’ve always found so remarkable is, after two decades of service, the fact remains, that your eyes are always firmly fixed on the future of this municipality. You have left us with a vision and a process that looks to a city for the children of our children.”

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Don MacLean (right) served 21 years on council, the past 12 as mayor. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1948, MacLean grew up in Toronto. He moved out west in 1971, eventually landing a job at Sharpe’s Agency, an insurance broker owned by former Pitt Meadows mayor Danny Sharpe. With a mentor like Sharpe, it seemed natural for MacLean to dive into city politics. He was elected to council in 1990, knocking a sitting councillor off his seat by 100 votes. Deb Walters, the other

councillor vying to be the city’s next mayor, wished MacLean and his fiancée Diane a safe journey as they set out to explore the world. “It is because of your commitment to the job that we live in one of the finest cities in Canada,” she added. Gwen O’Connell, who has served on five councils with MacLean, acknowledged she was responsible for his grey hair. “We did argue about things, but it never left the chamber,” said

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“I never lost the honour that I feel to be able to represent the people in this community,” said MacLean, who went on to thank past councillors, mayors and city staff, calling them “the best in British Columbia.” MacLean also offered advice to the next council. “Keep your focus on what’s important in life,” he said. “The torch is going to be passed. Remember the simple things, remember to take time from yourself, remember to take time for your family.” MacLean wished he could shake the hands of all 18,000 Pitt Meadows residents. “Because most of us don’t do the glorious things that hit the front page of the paper. But we do do the things that matter – we volunteer, we help our neighbours ... and collectively, when you put all those things together, that’s what makes a community.”

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by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter A teenager was struck by car while crossing a street in east Maple Ridge Wednesday afternoon – one in series of accidents that kept emergency crews busy at the start of the rush hour. Dayton Laitinen, 16, was walking home from Thomas Haney secondary with his friend at around 3:30 p.m. He was crossing Dewdney Trunk Road at 234th Street, in the lit and marked pedestrian crosswalk, just several steps from the curb, when he was hit by a Chevy SUV traveling west in the slow lane in the midst of a heavy downpour. He was thrown about six metres, but not seriously injured. “It’s the scariest thing,” said the boy’s mother, Zosima Laitnen, who lives only six houses away from where the collision occurred. Dayton, taken to Royal Columbian Hospital, sustained a minor concussion and required

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Police investigation were a teen was struck by a vehicle on Dewdney Trunk Road at 234th Street on Wednesday. stitches to reattach part of one ear, but otherwise is healthy, at home, and could return to school next week. “Even the doctor told him he is so lucky,” his mother said. Police told her the driver, 78, didn’t see Dayton. He has been charged under the Motor Vehicle Act. “It appears that weather and possibly driving with undue care and attention are contributing factors,” RCMP Cpl. Dale Sommerville said.

Police detoured westbound lanes of trafﬁc and allowed one lane of eastbound trafﬁc through while they investigated. Around the same time, a car hit a lamp post on McLure Drive. Crews were also called out to attend to a cyclist who was struck by a car on North Avenue and a roll-over on the Golden Ears Bridge. • For tips on driving smart in bad weather, visit icbc.com. See video @ mapleridgenews.com

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Cast your ballot Tomorrow, we vote. For the past month, candidates have knocked on doors, handed out pamphlets, attended meetings, put up signs, picked them up and hammered them in again, commented on websites and blogs, and answered question after question, in person, in print, and online. We’ve identified the issues. In Maple Ridge, this election is, above all else, about the suburbs, those sprawling north and east, away from downtown, where shops and services are as limited as sidewalks and schools. Residents are clearly tired of the poor planning that has pervaded the district for a decade or more. Some call it sprawl. It needs to be controlled. The ’burbs wants some attention. Don’t just build more of them. In Pitt Meadows, the North Lougheed corridor and accompanying road were much discussed, as was the race to replace Mayor Don MacLean. Taxes were touched on, too, as they were in Maple Ridge, along with municipal spending and council pay. For school trustees, there wasn’t much to talk about, which may explain why the two for Pitt Meadows were acclaimed. School boards have little autonomy anymore. Teacher pay and class sizes are provincial issues. But trustees still must decide where to direct funding. Now is time to decide. Who do you want representing you? What do you want from your council and school board? We won’t endorse any candidate or try to influence your vote, but we do feel it is important to choose carefully. We want politicians who are informed and have a strong voice, who listen, who will do their best to represent us – the voters – but are unafraid to take a stand when they know better, who have a conscience. It’s difficult to find all that in one person, which is why having a balance of views is best. We all want to see our communities and schools grow and prosper, to thrive. But not at the expense of what we value most. Again, that is up to you. – The News

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re the homeless – no standard residential address – entitled to vote in this Saturday’s election? Is enabling them to vote an issue – a question worthy of discussion? Do these questions have anything to do Along the Fraser with the global occuJack Emberly pation movement? One answer: yes. Firstly, the homeless can vote if they call a shelter such as the Caring Place their residence. Fact is, residence could be a park bench next the ﬁre hall if the chief declared he knew the man who’d been sleeping there for 30 days. Of course, the homeless guy would also have to swear he’s a Canadian citizen, has lived in B.C. for six months, and hasn’t broken any laws. Most people don’t know this. Most homeless don’t. That’s why a lot don’t vote. Until now, nobody’s bothered to tell anyone they could. It hasn’t been an issue. Section 52 (1) of the Local Government Act (1996): “a person is a resident of the area where the person lives and to which, whenever absent, the person intends to return.” This means that a form letter from a shelter stating that a client resides there is proof of eligibility to vote. “I didn’t know that it [the legislation] was there before,” Caring Place director, Darrell Pilgrim told me. “This is the ﬁrst

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year we’ve been informed about it.” Ceri Marlo, chief election officer in Maple Ridge: “We knew the ability to do this has been there. We just haven’t contacted the facilities before this year.” Why now? “We got a call from a resident, an inquiry,” explained deputy election officer Tonya Polz. Chris Iverson, a resident of Port Haney, didn’t know the homeless could vote, either, but thought it was an issue that should be addressed. “I wanted to find out what was being done to enable the homeless locally to cast a vote,” said Iverson. “I said these people are being stripped of their vote. This is a constitutional right. You have to stand up and say something’s wrong or the government will ignore you.” Marlo told me the plight of the homeless was brought to mind by the Occupy Vancouver movement and Iverson’s call. She contacted Surrey, Victoria, Pt. Alberni to see if they were making qualification easier for folks who didn’t get the newspaper delivered to their door. Some had informed shelters they could provide clients with ID form letters. All a client needed after that was one more piece of ID – a CareCard or a birth certificate, something many homeless carry protected in a plastic bag. So, do the homeless want to vote? Here’s Pilgrim. “I’ve talked to a few people. Maybe, a dozen will be interested in it. Our desire will be to get as many invested as possible.” Pilgrim said letters will be available for any client wanting one, and staff will be

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on hand Saturday to sign them. Has he seen interest? “The mayoralty debate held at the Caring Place (last Saturday) went well. Most of the questions for the candidates came from the clients.” Mike, a Caring Place resident, told me he was going to vote. Bruce, another, said he’ll vote to help the homeless here. “We need a task team to assess the needs of the homeless in the community, more local effort in recovery programs, and second stage housing. It’s not right that people who are mentally ill are left in the street because the long-term psychhospitals are shut down. There’s no safety net for people like me.” Bruce wants a chance to rejoin the community. He thinks local politicians could do more to help. “I deserve a chance to be adopted into the work force,” he told me. “Then I’ll have pride to be a part of this community.” The occupation movement has made more folks see the homeless as signiﬁcant others in society. This will grow. After Saturday, we’ll see if anybody on council believes Chris and Bruce have touched on an issue worth exploring seriously. Who to vote for? Here’s what I think. Issues not adequately addressed by the current council: homelessness; urban sprawl – development projects outside the boundary that adversely impact farm land, ground water, stream health, and forests while denying “new” residents (the realtors euphemism for cash cow) the essentials of any subdivision; sidewalks, street lights, road egress and ingress. See Emberly, p7

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chat@mapleridgenews.com Mike will be missed From: Curtis Sharp, posted on mapleridgenews.com. Re: Maple Ridge boxer Mike Heathfield found dead at 53 (mapleridgenews.com). Mike was a great man! Gave myself and others opportunities that nobody else seemed willing. Mike will be missed by all. Cherished will be the time I’ve known this great man! From: Mapleleaf, posted on mapleridgenews.com. Re: Maple Ridge boxer Mike Heathfield found dead at 53 (mapleridgenews.com). Mike was my neighbour very protective and was always – he gave people beneath him in life a second and third chance to better themselves. We will miss him. God give his little ones the strength to bear this loss. He loved his kids to bits.

Occupy about the gap EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Look at what you have (Letters, No. 16). I’m not sure why Dan Banov feels it’s necessary to discuss the fairness or otherwise of doctors making more than clerks, and hockey players making more than a million a year, and owners of companies paying themselves more than their employees since nobody is complaining about these things, at least not in the Occupy camps. What people in the Occupy camps are protesting, among other things, is the growing gap between rich and poor, about banks being bailed out with taxpayers’ money, about the environmental destruction that is condoned in the name of proﬁt. Our current devil-take-the-hindmost brand of capitalism only started to take on its shape in the Reagan/Thatcher years, but Mr. Banov seems to suggest that it’s somehow intrinsic to democracy and our only alternative to communism. To suggest that my pointing out that income distribution in the ’50s and ’60s was fairer indicates a desire for communism, come on. Surely, even you don’t believe that. STUART DE JONG MAPLE RIDGE

‘We need new blood’ Emberly from p6 Other issues: transparency (campaign expenses early on); on-going dialogue with neighbourhoods (Thornhill, over access to clean water); pedestrian safety (push button traffic lights). The excuses: Too expensive; “new” residents are more important than current ones; change takes years; be patient; and, “we can’t.” Needed? New blood on council. These candidates: Claus Andrup (smart development in the core); Carly O’Rourke (farmland); Kierstan Duncan (youth and intelligence); Corisa Bell (fire in the belly, spunk); Christian Cowley (ability to work collaboratively); Bob Goos ( inclusion for the less fortunate). I also like Elizabeth Taylor, Dana Lang, and John McKenzie for a more resilient, close-knit community. Pitt Meadows? Mike Stark would fight for citizen rights. I won’t vote for school board until I see more than how to adapt to inadequate provincial funding. Libraries, ESL, band, student support, are issues for me. Years ago, I suggested trustees camp on the Legislative lawn in protest. Could have been the start of Occupy Victoria. Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist. Editor’s note: the views expressed in this column are those of the writer, not the paper.

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hhh insulin, we’ve had quite the ride, haven’t we. In the beginning, I thought for sure you were my enemy, and just like the scared, little kid I was, I avoided you at all costs – health included. Instead of me be- Commentary ing your recipient, Katie Bartel my mom’s plants were injected full of you. But after the plants had all been massacred, and I had been sentenced to Children’s Hospital, and was forced to accept your wisdom, our relationship gradually evolved into something that is now quite beautiful. Some might even call it BFF-like. And so today, dear insulin, I give you homage. Monday was World Diabetes Day, and I’ll be honest, despite having this disease for more than 24 years, I had no clue that Nov. 14 was World Diabetes Day until just last month. It probably had something to do with the fact that I never really cared, and quite frankly I’m still kind of dubious about the whole “day” thing. All day on Monday, the Twitter

feed, blogs, even my own email was buzzing with people expressing happiness about this day. I don’t know how many times I saw “Happy World Diabetes Day” posted. Really? Are we happy about diabetes? Really? Diabetes, despite its many attempts, hasn’t ruined me. I’m alive. I’m healthy. I’m happy. But I’m not happy about this disease. So no, I did not say “Happy World Diabetes Day,” on Monday, but I did say thanks to those super duper, totally awesome, Canadian superheroes for the invention of insulin. I do every day. In 1921, 90 years ago, Dr. Frederick Banting and med student Charles Best discovered that insulin taken from the pancreas of cows could save the lives of humans. They went against the odds, fought to do the research when others doubted its importance, and even when they were given a tiny, decaying lab to work out of at the University of Toronto, didn’t back down. Their discovery was like a miracle for us diabetics. Before Banting and Best, before Humulin-R and NPH, Humalog and Lantus, Novorapid and Levimir (all insulins I have taken over the years), us diabetics were crammed into a hospital room and starved – like third-world country, hair-falling-out,

belly-extended starved – to enable us just a few more years on earth. Betting those weren’t exactly the most enjoyable years. My life, while not always easy, has been nothing like that. I can eat chocolate, I can run marathons, I can have a love-hate relationship with the Grouse Grind, I can go to work every day. I can dream. I can live. Thanks to Dr. Frederick Banting and Charles Best. Insulin is not a cure, not even close, but it has given me, and thousands of others like me, life. So, for my parents, my siblings, my husband, my friends, myself, I give thanks to Banting and Best from the bottom of my healthy heart. And apparently I wasn’t the only one giving homage to Canada’s superheroes on World Diabetes Day, which also happened to be Banting’s birthday. Have you seen Canada’s new polymer $100 bill that was unveiled Monday? Front and centre, an old-school insulin vial. Good job, Canada. • November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Katie Bartel is a journalist with the Chilliwack Progress, a Black Press afﬁliate.

Applaud all candidates, hope people vote EDITOR, THE NEWS:

I have been attending the all-candidates’ meetings and I’m taken aback by how few people show up for these things. Granted, it is a dog and pony show, where the candidates try to curry every last vote out of you. But if they were relying on these meetings to get their word out, they are barking up the wrong tree. Fraserview was a good showing for the warm-up, Webster’s Corners had the best candidate-to-constituent rating, then it tailed off. Whonnock was as expected, a small group of dedicated voters who turn up to anything Whonnock and would secede from Maple Ridge if they could, and the church at Laity View and River Road was a bit of a farce. Twentyfive candidates (take away their handlers and family) and maybe the same number of curious onlookers, that will vote, once they figure out which association they belong to, whether it be the Silver Valley, Rock Ridge, River Road, or Shady Lane. I attended them all; I listened to every canned and careful speech designed specifically so as not to push the envelope too far and turn off the eligible voter, and it helped me make a few decisions. All I know for sure is there wasn’t enough time to get to know them all, and how dare

they suggest I need internet, e-mail, blog, and Twitter, and tweeter capabilities just to be informed. I went to four all-candidates’ meetings and I am pleased that many candidates put their heads on the chopping block just for democracy (and my amusement). I applaud them all. Now let’s hope that passion spills over to the people who vote. BOB GARBUTT MAPLE RIDGE

couver. Yet all we do is continue to do piecemeal development without the proper transportation corridors. Does anyone on council actually have to commute to work? Have they tried leaving at 6 a.m. and returning at 5 p.m. to see what it is like ? We need to embrace change and with long-term vision to make our community livable. I urge everyone to get out and vote for change. I know I will. G. JAY MAPLE RIDGE

A vote for change EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Wake up, Maple Ridge, and get out and vote for change. If you look around at our neighbouring communities (see Bonson’s Landing, Fort Langley), you can see the positive changes taking place. Yet Maple Ridge is mired with indecision and inaction. Maple Ridge has lost its small town charm, yet it does not have the services, amenities, or jobs of a larger community. Yet this council has decided its members deserve another raise and will pay for it by raising your taxes. Does council not read the headlines regarding overspending governments bankrupting their countries ? The demographics of Maple Ridge have changed dramatically over the past 20 years and, like it or not, we are a bedroom community of Van-

Let’s talk EDITOR, THE NEWS:

I have found this election to be extremely frustrating. I just don’t understand how this municipality has gotten so caught up in the small issues and lost focus of the real relevant ones. Take for example the council raise. A good council member dedicates countless hours. What the public sees is the very small component, not the endless meetings, then after-hours fundraisers and presentations. As a member of the public, I attend a fair share of these and I always see the dedicated council members in attendance, at each and every one, often at their own expense. I agree with the raise. We need to attract people who are experienced and educated.

In every profession you can ﬁnd someone who is willing to do the job for less, but is that who you want doing the job? Do you get the same product? An intelligent council can make decisions that saves us hundreds of thousands of dollars. Seems like a good investment to me Let’s talk about the important issues: plans for expansion of public transportation, homeless population and increasing/encouraging new business growth. CHELSA MEADUS MAPLE RIDGE

Replant EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Coming local elections are a time of reﬂection. I challenge all of us to reﬂect upon the council that spent your money and represented your opinion in the last two terms. Ask yourself if you now pay double for your mortgage, food, hydro, heating and other everyday expenses during this period. Have your wages doubled in the past six years? Did your property tax double? Did your services and amenities in Pitt Meadows improve by an equivalent amount? On Nov. 19, we need to remove the chaff and replant for a fresh crop. J. MCLEAN PITT MEADOWS

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DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE

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:

MAYOR - ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED DAYKIN, Ernie

RUTHVEN, Craig

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

If you are not on the List of Electors, you may register as an Elector at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications at time of voting: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • 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.

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

ELECTOR REGISTRATION The District of Maple Ridge will be using the Provincial List of Electors. Unlike the Provincial election, voting registration cards are not sent in the mail. If you got a card in the last Provincial election, you are registered.

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Osprey Village to get more homes Council gives 3rd reading to add 24 units and double commercial space by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

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A woman walks past the vacant lots on Barnston View Rd. Mosaic may walk away from the development before a chapel and restaurant are built. “Frankly, as this last horse gallops out of the

barn, we will lose our grip on that chapel site,” said Coun. John Becker. “I would like some clarity on that commitment and on that vision, and

Former Pitt Meadows councillor passes away A former Pitt Meadows councillor who helped organize Remembrance ceremonies in the city for years passed away two days before this year’s event. Sybren (Sieb) Swierstra, 80, was born in the Netherlands and came to Canada Swierstra in 1950 to work on a dairy farm. He entered politics as a director on the Dewdney Alouette Regional District and went on to serve as a councillor in Pitt Meadows for three terms. Swierstra, with Walter Laseur, helped plan Pitt Meadows cenotaph and organize Remembrance Day ceremonies in the city. A celebration of his life will be held tomorrow, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel, 11969-216th Street.

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The developer of Pitt Meadows’ waterfront community will be allowed to add more residential units to the neighbourhood. City council granted third reading to a zoning bylaw and ofﬁcial community plan amendment on Tuesday, which will allow Mosaic Homes to build 24 more units in Osprey Village. The four parcels, located on Barnston View Road, are at the centre of the development. Mosaic Homes wants to build four three-storey buildings containing the additional residential units and 12 groundlevel commercial units, almost double the minimum square footage required by the development covenant. Residents of Osprey Village, who attended Tuesday’s public hearing, spoke in favour of the amendment. “There have been a few start-up businesses that have gone into the community and I can’t help but think increased density would help them on their way,” said Rick Mooney, who lives in Turnstone. “Secondly, as a residents, we would love to see more commercial opportunities for us to go do our daily or weekly business without driving our cars.” George Coghlan, an Osprey Village resident who is seeking a seat on city council, asked the city to continue to work with the developers to ensure two waterfront lots set aside for a chapel and a restaurant or pub are completed. “Certainly, Osprey Village has not developed the way we all expected or hoped. But there is still some promise and I am optimistic things will move forward,” he added. As part of the application, Mosaic is committing to contribute an additional $20,000 to the project’s public art budget; transfer 15 of 40 parking stalls to the city and provide a twoyear rent-free artist-inresidence with a co-op gallery in one of the proposed commercial units fronting on Barnston View Rd. But city councillors remain concerned that

if it no longer ﬁts, let’s change it.” Mayor Don MacLean, who has worked on the project the longest, reminded council that the vision was a destination community with special stores, not “dry cleaners and 7-Elevens”. Other councillors supported the amendments. “We want businesses in there that are going to be successful, too,” said Deb Walters. “Sometimes those quaint little art shops are nice to have, but if they don’t pay the bills, it defeats the purpose of having them.”

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The Haney Farmer’s Market will have to wait until next month to ﬁnd out whether Pitt Meadows will help it cover some of the costs of hosting the 13-week event in the city. On Tuesday, city council deferred the society’s fee-for-service application to its business planning sessions, which begin Nov. 29. In March, the city reluctantly entered into a $6,890 “one time” feefor-service agreement with the society, which hosts the market during summer in Spirit Square, and asked organizers to look elsewhere for funding for 2012. To host the market next year, organizers need $10,000 in funding.

The Haney Farmers’ Market Society is confident it can cover most of the funding through grants, but is now asking Pitt Meadows to cover the remainder, which amounts to $6,890. Although the nonprofit society has started a conversation with a financial institute regarding long-term funding, the discussion is still in its early stage and funding won’t be in place for the 2012 season, which begins next June and runs till October. The city’s outgoing mayor, Don MacLean, did not support sending the market’s fee for service application to business planning. “I know this is a nonprofit society, but we also have businesses that are coming into our community and

making a proﬁt and we are subsidizing their proﬁt,” he said. “If something is really worth having, people will support it,” MacLean added, suggesting patrons could be asked to pay an entry fee. Other councillors, though, supported sending the society’s request to business planning because the event drew up to 500 people into the city centre every weekend during summer. “I think it warrants a discussion. It was wellreceived in our community and I think council does need to look at it,” said Coun. Deb Walters.

Get involved The City of Pitt Meadows hopes residents get involved in how the municipality will spend its tax dollars next year. Presentations by each city department begin

Nov. 29, while business plans detailing spending and expenses are available at the city library and on the city website. “This is your opportunity,” Mayor Don MacLean said at Tuesday’s council meeting as he urged residents to get involved in the process. “Don’t phone the mayor and council next July when you get your tax bills. Take half an hour, an hour of your time, and let council know what you think is important and make sure you have input.”

Sessions Business planning presentations begin Nov. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and resume Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be an opportunity for formal public input at a council in committee meeting on Dec. 13.

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Many things define who I am. I’m an artist who has drawn on my Métis heritage in dance, art, jewelry making and clothing design. I’m also a mother, mentor and volunteer. One of the most important things I am is a voter. The life of my community is shaped by decisions and the work done by my Mayor, Council and School Trustees. I choose who will represent me and who will shape the community my son will inherit. In some communities fewer than one in four eligible voters takes the time participate in local elections. I make sure my voice is heard by my choices. Join me and be a voter.

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Mounties and dog catch car thief Ridge Meadows RCMP quickly solved the case of a stolen car Tuesday morning. The Ford Focus, left running outside a house on 238 B Street, was taken around 6 a.m. At 7:20 a.m., police received another call from a home owner in the 23600-block of Dewdney Trunk Road, reporting a strange car being in their driveway, which turned out to be the recently stolen Ford. A police dog from the RCMP Lower Mainland District Police Dog Service was called in, and the dog tracked down a 55-year-old man, who had just been caught by the owner of another car he was trying to steal. The man was taken into custody, but later released on a promise to appear in court in February. Police want to remind residents to never leave a vehicle unattended while it is running.

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“ has been a distinct honour to have been Mayor from 1999-2002 “It and I look forward to continue serving the citizens of Maple Ridge a as an incumbent Councillor.”

Another car stolen Ridge Meadows RCMP are looking for a Silver Grey 2011 Nissan Altima that was stolen from an apartment complex in Pitt Meadows. The car was taken from the parking lot on Harris Road on Tuesday sometime between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. It had B.C. licence plates 796 PKE on it at the time. • Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP at 604-463-6251. To remain anonymous call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www. bccrimestoppers.com. CrimeStoppers will pay a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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SD42 puts schools under microscope by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district is putting its schools under a microscope to ﬁnd ways to best utilize available classroom space. That could mean daycares renting space in unused elementary school classrooms could be forced to move for the 2012/13 school year. Superintendent Jan Unwin said the facility review is meant to give the district a better idea of what resources it has available, and how to better manage them. “We know that we have space, we just need to know where that space is, and how best to use it,” Unwin said. “We’re trying to stay in front of any issues that we may have. We want to be proactive, not reactive.” Unwin said while there is no signiﬁcant space issues at the secondary school level, elementary enrollment numbers are stabilizing and could be back on the upswing in

years to come. Any non-school use of classroom space is being assessed to make sure it is not taking space away from students. “There could be a daycare or two that may have to move ... if we ﬁnd the kids need that classroom,” she said. One thing Unwin said is not on the agenda are further school closures. Thanks to the province’s StrongStart early childhood education program and the introduction of all-day kindergarten, the district’s elementary schools are no longer in the same kind of enrollment crisis as Mt. Crescent and Riverside elementary were. While all non-school uses of classrooms are being looked at as part of the review, Unwin said there is currently no plan to move the HIVE Neighbourhood Centre from Eric Langton Elementary, despite concerns to the contrary. The HIVE is located in two classrooms at the school, and delivers a wide variety of community programs such as

an after-school kids club, a healthy babies program, pre-school, and much more. However, increases in enrollment at the school resulted in a class having to be housed in a portable for this school year, while the HIVE remained in the school. Unwin said the classrooms the HIVE is housed in were too small to accommodate the class, and the class’s teacher preferred to be housed in the much larger portable. Part of the reason for the increase in students at Eric Langton has been a spike in French immersion students across the district. Unwin said typically 12 per cent of incoming kindergarten students choose French immersion, while this year that number was 17 per cent. “We think that may be an anomaly, but we have to keep an eye on it to make sure,” she said. She added the district has no current plans to expand its elementary French immersion program to other schools.

The district is also currently reviewing its catchment boundaries to ﬁnd ways to best distribute students at elementary schools. While many schools in the western part of the district have empty classrooms, schools in east Maple Ridge are over capacity. Because the district allows students to attend the school of their choice, redistributing students isn’t so easy. “Overall, 40 to 50 per cent of students attend out of catchment schools,” Unwin said. “[Having open school boundaries] does bring a lot of issues, but its very important to parents and it helps us engage students in learning.” Unwin added that catchment boundary changes would only apply to incoming students. “If you’re already at a school, you’re in, you’ll stay,” she said. The ﬁndings of the district’s facility review will be brought before the Board of Education at their Nov. 30 meeting.

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head up. High-five Fridays are quickly becoming a much-loved tradition at the school. It’s a simple act, yet is having a profound effect on student morale, says principal Grant Frend. “It’s impossible not to smile,” he says. “Maybe you’re having a bad day and that high-five cheers you up. Maybe you’re already having a good day, and it makes it that much better.” The bi-monthly tradition was thought up by a group of students at the school who were challenged to come up with ways to improve school spirit. Grade 12 student John Elias developed the initial idea, and it quickly snowballed from there. The first High-five Friday attracted more than 60 student volunteers to greet people at the school’s three entrances. That number has since grown to more than 100. “People come to school and they expect it to be boring, and maybe they don’t want to be here, all they think they’re going to do is work all day,” says Elias. “But to have people be positive, and have that positive energy for the whole day, it kind of changes your outlook of school. “If you go about your whole day being negative, your day is going to suck. But if you go about the whole day being positive, you’re going to have a great day, and it’s going to radiate off everyone and it’s all going to be positive.” Julya Rempel and Miranda Slogotski, both Grade 12 students, say they decided to become high-fivers because they wanted to do something meaningful in their last year at Garibaldi. See High-five, p17

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Trustees pan new B.C. education plan by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The province’s new education plan was widely panned by trustees at Wednesday’s Maple RidgePitt Meadows Board of Education meeting, as they questioned the plan’s lack of substance and consultation, as well as the timing of its release. The plan calls for more integration of technology in the classroom, as well as a focus on personalized learning and critical thinking. “While we enjoy a strong and stable [education] system, we need a more nimble and ﬂexible one that can adapt more quickly to better meet the needs of 21st century learners,” the plan states. While trustees noted that for years the school district has been working towards many of the goals stated in the plan, the plan

‘I’m not scary now’ High-five from p16 “It seemed so cool to brighten everyone’s day,” said Rempel. “We had a really positive reaction, everyone had a smile.” The result has been students who feel much more connected to each other, they say. “I deﬁnitely ﬁnd it makes everyone feel more connected,” says Slogotski. “A lot of younger kids I never knew are coming up to me now,

itself offers few speciﬁcs. “There’s no details,” said outgoing trustee Stepan Vdovine. “The details will be the legislative changes that will come forward. Have fun in the next little while, because this will blow up.” Superintendent Jan Unwin said the plan as it exists now is just a framework, with the details still to be ﬂeshed out. However, she added the timing of the plan’s release couldn’t be worse while teacher job action is ongoing. Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association president George Serra said the timing of the release of the plan was surely an intentional move by the province to put pressure on teachers. “This is a huge issue,” he told trustees. “Some of [the plan] is on the bargaining table. It’s all connected.” Many trustees took issue with what they felt was a lack of consultation with teachers in the devel-

opment of the education plan. “I don’t understand how you can do a plan of this nature without teachers at the centre,” said trustee Susan Carr. There were also few details in the plan as to where funding would come from to help school district’s achieve the goals laid out in the plan. Vdovine said the province’s focus on technology over class sizes is the wrong way to go. “We know what parents want,” he said. “Smaller classes is what draws people to private schools.” The board voted unanimously in favour of requesting the Ministry of Education make the plan more inclusive and consult with teachers, as well as requesting the province fully fund any new innovation in regards to technology and infrastructures for school districts.

cause I’m the high-ﬁve girl. They can talk to me now, I’m not scary.” And when students feel more connected to their school, they are less likely to act out against it. Garibaldi, like most other schools across the district, is experiencing a dramatic drop in school vandalism. Last school year, just 32 incidents were reported at the school, compared to 88 in 2007/08. This year, the school hopes to see a new low in costly vandalism, which costs the district hundreds of thousands of dollars every year.

Frend helped organize T-shirts for the high-ﬁvers, but otherwise the initiative is totally student-led, something he’s happy to see. “It’s really neat to see the kids looking out for each other. You want to make everyone feel like they belong,” he says. “We know that if kids feel like they belong, they are going to get through school, they are going to enjoy school, they are going to get involved in stuff after school, and they are going to be more successful.” See video @ mapleridgenews.com

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Better farmland protection pledged More money, help for ALC by J eff Nagel Black Press After years of cuts left the Agricultural Land Commission struggling to do its job, the province is now providing a $1.6-million cash injection as part of a broader plan to bolster protection of scarce farmland. The ALC will get an extra $600,000 for the rest of this ﬁscal year and an extra $1 million for 2012, supplementing its $1.9-million budget, which had been slashed by more than a third since 2002. Agriculture Minister Don McRae said it’s not a permanent budget increase. Instead, he promises to let the ALC charge as-yet-undetermined service fees to generate more of its own revenue starting in 2013. McRae also ordered a moratorium on repeat applications so developers who try to remove

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port released this week that the ALC was “extremely challenged” to meet its mandate, that stakeholders were near-unanimous in their concerns about underfunding and that there remains “overwhelming” public support to protect the ALR. B.C.’s Auditor General had previously flagged the lack of funding as one reason the ALC often fails to prosecute people who degrade farmland by dumping toxic fill or through other non-farm uses. Commission staff tend to issue warnings instead of fines or orders

because the ALC can’t afford to defend tougher measures in court. McRae said the commission will now have access to up to 30 enforcement staff in other government ministries to assist them. And he said local cities that want to help enforce farmland rules will have the ability to use their bylaw enforcement officers to pitch in as well. “We’re going to work with municipalities,” McRae said. “If that’s something they want, they can go down that path.” Metro Vancouver agriculture committee chair Harold Steves said that initiative would merely restore the ability of cities’ to enforce soil protection rules, which was taken away more than 10 years ago. “In the years since that happened it’s been open season on farmland for putting in illegal fill,” he said. “We’re losing as much farmland to illegal landfilling and dumping as we are to development.” See ALC, p19

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ALC from p18 Steves welcomed the promise of more funding and tougher enforcement. “It’s a step in the right direction,” he said. “There’s still a long way to go.” He noted much Metro farmland is being converted by the province itself to build new highways and overpasses or by Port Metro Vancouver for port-related development. Nothing in the measures announced stops that or prevents speculators from buying farmland in places like Delta and waiting for the right offer from the port, he said. The changes also give the ALC chair a more prominent role overseeing regional panels that decide on changes to the land reserve. Decisions of those panels can now be appealed to the chair. The province did not follow Bullock’s recommendation to create a single provincial panel, with representatives from each region, to decide all ALR changes. Steves said a provincial panel would have

B.C. fails to block farm mansions One critic says the province’s decision not to slap consistent limits on the construction of houses in the Agricultural Land Reserve means giant estate mansions will continue to spring up on Lower Mainland farms. Agriculture Minister Don McRae unveiled a new standardized bylaw cities can adopt that restricts the house size and its placement to curb the proliferation of mega-houses that chew up the land base for growing crops. But leaving local councils to decide whether to actually pass the bylaw means the promise of better protection likely won’t materialize, Metro Vancouver agriculture committee chair Harold Steves

warned. Only Delta and Richmond restrict farm house construction, he said, adding realtors and land developers have so far beaten back efforts by other local councils to bring in similar rules. “They’ve attempted to bring them in but every time they do there’s a huge lobby from the development community against it,” Steves said. “It’s wonderful the B.C. government will have guidelines and a bylaw that could be put in place but it doesn’t help very much if the municipalities are afraid to pass it.” Metro Vancouver had called on Victoria to enforce consistent minimum rules for house construction, arguing estate mansions drive up the price of agricultural land and make it less likely to be farmed. McRae said the government decided against provincially enforced rules because a one-size-ﬁts-all solution wouldn’t work for some cities with different needs outside Metro Vancouver. “We didn’t want to

be heavy-handed,” he said. “It will allow them to do what they feel is necessary to preserve farmland.” The limits recommended by the province would cap the residential footprint at 2,000 square metres (except when separate farm residences are needed) and require that footprint not extend further than 60 metres from the front property line. It doesn’t recommend a specific house size limit, but suggests cities that want one cap the maximum floor area for a main farm house at 500 square metres or the maximum allowed on urban land, whichever is lower. If imposed by a city, those limits would block the farmland development of very large mansions with pools or the placement of smaller homes deep inside the property, which can make farming less efficient.

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Pattullo from p20 No decision has been made on whether TransLink will propose building a four- or sixlane new bridge and Dermer could not say whether that will happen in time for the spring consultations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are evaluating both the four- and six-lane options,â&#x20AC;? she said, adding TransLink is working closely with staff from both the cities of Surrey and New Westminster. Also still to be determined is the alignment of the new bridge and how it would connect to the South Fraser Perimeter Road in Surrey and routes through New Westminster. A cost-benefit analysis tabled by consultants in March found a six-lane replacement bridge will provide the most value and best connections. It would also allow the potential for some bus- or truck-only lanes. A four-lane replacement would make the notoriously narrow bridge safer but would deliver only â&#x20AC;&#x153;modestâ&#x20AC;? traffic flow improvements and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide capacity for growth. TransLink officials had vowed in 2010 to fast-track the bridge and said then it could open as soon as 2015. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been nearly 10 years since

an ICBC report flagging safety concerns with speeders on the Pattullo Bridge first spurred politicians to look for ways to make it safer or rebuild it. If the new bridge does open by 2018, it will be a decade after the TransLink board first voted in 2008 to build it, discarding the possibility of a cheaper fix of the existing span after years of studies. The cheaper fix would have been to take one lane out and turn the Pattullo into a threelane bridge with a counterflow lane, worsening congestion. Consultants found there was no way to make it safe while keeping four lanes. The bridge is 12 metres wide, far tighter than the 19-metre width for a four-lane bridge built to modern standards today. And only a new bridge will address earthquake safety risks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone on slower than anybody would have liked,â&#x20AC;? New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright said, predicting even the 2018 target will be challenging. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sooner they do it the better.â&#x20AC;? He said TransLink canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t simply plug a six-lane bridge into existing New Westminster roads or gridlock will result.

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‘LRT for rapid transit is an option’ Minister responds to Surrey, Langley calls for light rail by Phi l M elnyc h u k staff reporter A pledge by Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom to consider light rail transit (LRT) technology to expand rapid transit south of the Fraser is a signiﬁcant step forward, area mayors say. The minister isn’t excluding SkyTrain, but has made it clear all options are on the table and recognized Surrey’s rapid growth. “We are examining the use of LRT as well as the potential for bus rapid transit and SkyTrain technology to provide frequent, fast and reliable service to communities south of the Fraser River,” he said in a Nov. 9 letter to mayors, adding that work is continuing in partnership with TransLink and local cities. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender said he’s taking the statement as a shift in the province’s stance from that of former Premier Gordon Campbell, who had vowed to extend SkyTrain in Surrey down the Fraser High-

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Local cities aren’t just waiting for the TransLink process and consultations to play out. The City of Surrey has repeatedly touted the potential of light rail on the same corridors TransLink is studying, preparing video animations to depict how an LRT system in north Surrey would work. Fassbender said he has conﬁdence in the TransLink process, adding the mayors weren’t trying to short-circuit it by directly lobbying the minister. Watts said Surrey has been pushing for increased provincial spending on transit in local cities for some time. How any rapid transit extension further in Surrey is funded will depend heavily on talks between the mayors and the province over new revenue sources for TransLink. Vancouver also wants a rapid transit extension down the Broadway corridor to UBC and TransLink has been working on a similar study to shortlist options for that line.

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Carline, Jackson leaving Metro helm CAO retiring, Delta mayor no longer wants chair by J eff Nage l Black Press Metro Vancouver will have a new board chair for 2012 and a new chief administrator to head the regional district’s bureaucracy. Longtime Metro CAO Johnny Carline, who turned 65 last month, will retire Feb. 14. Carline said he decided to give advance notice of his intent to retire – before Saturday’s municipal elections – so no one speculates he’s leaving as a result of which civic politicians win or lose their local races or which one becomes the next chair of the Metro board. Chair Lois Jackson said she will not seek the Metro chair again when the new board convenes in December – even if she is re-elected as Delta’s mayor on Saturday. Jackson led the board for the last six years and says that’s long enough. “It is very, very draining,” she said. “It is a huge undertaking to be the chair of the region and to manage all of that, all the committees, plus to do all the work I have here at home.” Carline has served for 20 years as the commissioner and CAO for Metro Vancouver, or the Greater Vancouver Regional District, as it was called when he ﬁrst arrived. The British-educated planner had previously held senior posts with the cities of Vancouver, Toronto, Surrey and Richmond. He helped broker a ground-breaking consensus of the region’s politicians in 1996 to pass the original Livable Region Strategic Plan to protect green space and limit growth. And then he did it all over again over the last three years, culminating in the signing of a new regional growth strategy last summer. “I don’t think people understand how difﬁcult it is to get these 22 councils and staff all agreeing to one plan,” Jackson said. “It is a Herculean task.” Carline has also been at the forefront of a series of other regional sustainability initiatives that map out ways to further improve air quality, drinking water and expand the park system. One of the most con-

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Mike Heathfield, in a photo holding his children, Zach and Shannon, several years ago. Heathfield eventually fought at a number of Gionco’s events, often donating the money he made to the charity Gionco founded in memory of his son, called the Kyle Demsey Gionco Foundation, which helps underprivileged children afford martial arts training. “Mike never took a dime for a pro fight,” Gionco said. “He always gave it to his trainers or to charity. For fighters, the ring is a stage, and he just loved to be on that stage.” Gionco said Heathfield will be missed by the B.C. boxing community. “A lot of people cared about him,” he said. “I’m not sure that he knew just how many, but a lot of people did.” Connor Redmond of the Western Hockey League’s Vancouver

Giants trained with Heathfield prior to the 2010/11 season, teaching him how to fight in the rough-and-tumble major junior leagues. “He was one of the most unique people I’ve ever met, and I mean that in a good way,” Redmond said. “It goes to show you can’t judge a book by its cover, because he can come across as this big scary guy. He’s intense, but honestly, he’s one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met.” Redmond said that although his family could afford it, Heathfield refused to charge him for his private lessons, all summer. “The only thing he asked for was some autographed pictures for his neighbours and an autographed stick for this kid he knew who

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B.C. Federation of Labour vice-president Irene Lanzinger and president Jim Sinclair want the minimum wage in B.C. to keep up with the low-income cutoff rate. wage should keep up with the cost of living. B.C. Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid met with Sinclair before his media conference Wednesday. “Our promise is, starting in 2012, to look at our policy,” MacDiarmid said afterwards. But she would make no commitment beyond next May, adding

that government policy should aim to make B.C. “a great place to work, and a great place to be an employer.” Sinclair also blasted what he called Clark’s “dumbest idea,” a lower wage for staff who primarily serve alcohol. That went to $8.50 an hour May 1, $8.75 on Nov. 1 and is set to go to $9 an hour

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‘Reject resort’ Opponents of the longproposed Jumbo Glacier Resort near Cranbrook went on the offensive in the B.C. legislature Tuesday, with retired hockey star Scott Niedermayer joining a local aboriginal group to press for its rejection. Niedermayer joined Kathryn Teneese, chair of the Ktunaxa Nation council, and NDP leader Adrian Dix to urge the B.C. government to reject the proposed resort, on Jumbo glacier in the Purcell Mountains. The project has been studied for more than 20 years, and received a provincial environmental certiﬁcate in 2005. The last step is approval of a master development agreement, which Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson could make at any time. Teneese showed a video with testimonials of aboriginal and other local residents, and released a study by Simon Fraser University economist Marvin Shaffer that questions the economic viability of adding another ski resort to the region. The Ktunaxa call the region Qat’muk, and say it is a sacred place for them. “It’s where the grizzly bear spirit was born, goes to heal itself, and returns to the spirit world,” Teneese said. Kootenay East MLA

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Join in the joy of planning free, family event Festival from p30 Whether you want to help with the planning, or just want to volunteer on the day of the event, community support is greatly appreciated. This special day would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of volunteers. The committee meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Burnett Fellowship Baptist Church – 20639, 123rd St., Maple Ridge.

Celtic music night The Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society presents an Evening of Celtic Music with Nigel Tucker and Friends on Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. at the Burnett

Please come out and join in the joy of planning a free family event in your community. For information on volunteering for the day of the festival, please email us at Volunteercoordinator@ mapleridgechristmas.ca. • If you are part of a businesses, non-profit group, or a family interested in entering a float in this years parade, there is still time. The cut-off date for floats is Nov. 30 at noon (mapleridgechristmas.ca). Fellowship Baptist Church, 20639 123rd Street, Maple Ridge. Tickets are $12 at the ACT or Burnett Fellowship Baptist Church. Refreshments will be available by donation. All proceeds go to Christmas in the Park and Santa Claus Parade.

Sat, Nov. 26 2:30 pm The Abbotsford Arts Centre, Abbotsford

Sun, Nov. 27 1 & 4 pm The ACT Arts Centre & Theatre, Maple Ridge

Artistic Director, Dolores Kirkwood, O.B.C.

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This traditional ballet has beautiful sets, extravagant costumes and features a cast of young, dedicated dancers. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this unique show that delights audiences of all ages.

Tickets for both theatres are available at 604-476-2787 Or online at www.theactmapleridge.org For more information, please call 604-521-7290 or email rcyb@telus.net

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Morningstar has another single-family hit on its hands

Amberleigh off and running in Coquitlam Morningstar is off to a strong start already with its newest development, Amberleigh in Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain area. Sales were set to begin on Nov. 12, but Morningstar Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Deborah Calahan says that there was already a lineup on Nov. 11. Several people camped out overnight to ensure that they got the first pick of the homes when they opened for sale at 8 a.m. “We are so pleased with the response to our fifth and newest community on Burke Mountain,” Calahan says. “I think it is a combination of value, brand – a name you know and can trust – and our previous success at Avondale.” Avondale was Morningstar’s last singlefamily project at Burke Mountain, which was

released earlier this year to great fanfare. Morningstar started with a first release of 10 homes, which sold out quickly. They made the decision to release four more homes to keep up with the demand, and by noon, those were sold as well. Calahan says that they plan to release another set of homes this weekend, so buyers are encouraged to check out www. mstarhomes.com or call 604-464-4440 for more details on the next release and for more information on Amberleigh. The homes range from 3,096 to 3,238 square feet, with three different floorplans to choose from. Starting at $649,900, they will showcase some of the most amazing features on the market, including detached rear garages and the option of a finished basement.

‘The best-designed urban village in the market’

Larco hits a peak with Summit House by Kerry Vital

If you’re looking for a perfect mix of style, convenience, comfort and beauty, you need look no further than The Summit House at Morgan Crossing, by Larco Investments Ltd. The mostly two-bedroom apartment units, some with a separate loft area and a few with three bedrooms, range from 856 to 1,261 square feet, and every single one is packed full of amazing features like elegant tile or ceramic backsplashes and quartz countertops. But it’s the location that is one of the most impressive features.

“

For single people looking to meet people, it is perfect,” says Cam Good, president of The Key Marketing. “(Morgan Crossing) is arguably the best-designed urban village in the market,” says Cam Good, president of The Key Marketing. With tons of shopping and services literally on your doorstep, homeowners at The Summit House will never be far from the action. “We have had a huge number of restarts,” says Good, meaning people who are looking for a change in their lives, often after the end of a relationship. “They don’t want to be alone ... for single people looking to meet people, it is perfect.” Of the 101 homes, about a quarter have been sold since the development opened for sale in September, Good says. One of the biggest draws so far has been the high ceilings. Ceiling heights are between nine and 11 feet, lending an incredible sense of space to every room. Richly stained hardwood laminate flooring is featured throughout the entry, kitchen, living and dining rooms, and every bedroom includes thick plush carpeting. A special feature of every home is an electric fireplace. Other thoughtful details include the soft-close drawers in the kitchen and the roomy white bathtub with a hand-set tile surround and polished chrome accessories by Kohler. Every floorplan has been designed to maximize natural light, so you’ll never feel crowded. If you’re looking to catch a bit of sun or do some gardening, Summit House

features a private rooftop garden that spans over an acre. It includes a fire pit, community garden, barbecue area and a deck for sunning. “This space isn’t available to the general public because it’s on the top of the building,” says Good. “It’s the biggest outdoor deck that I know of.” If you’re looking for a bit more privacy, most homes include a large outdoor patio or balcony. If entertaining is on your to-do list, Summit House is perfect for that too. With the shops downstairs ranging from Thrifty Foods to Everything Wine and Mink A Chocolate, everything is available for putting together that perfect dinner party. Homes at Summit House are movein ready and start at $269,900 for a limited time. For more information visit www.thesummithouse.ca or call 604-541-4705.

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The Summit House at Morgan Crossing features a large shared outdoor space, above, perfect for doing some gardening or holding a barbecue. The spacious ﬂoorplans are great for entertaining groups of all sizes, top, especially with the beautiful natural light featured throughout.

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THE NEWS/home&gardening Harvesting and cleaning mason bees M

ason bees are safe, non-stinging (or rarely stinging) and useful backyard pollinators for berries and fruit trees. I recently attended a seminar where Gardening Mike Lascelle Dr. Margriet Dogterom, a mason bee expert, demonstrated how to clean their cocoons and nest. Here are some easy to follow instructions on mason bee care; • When to harvest and clean: this is usually done anytime from October through to December, when the adult mason bees are fully developed within their cocoons and able to withstand the cleaning. • Why cleaning is necessary: cleaning mason bee cocoons is necessary to remove pollen mites (Chaetodactylus krombeini) and parasitic chalcid wasps, both of which can threaten a colony when present in high numbers. The most common of these, pollen mites, appear as golden or reddish granules surrounding the cocoon or entirely occupying a chamber. • Opening the nests: open the stackable trays or unwind your disposable cardboard tubes over newspaper in order to keep debris (mites, feces, mud) contained. A rounded Popsicle stick or screwdriver scoop can be used to gently push the cocoons out of stackable trays. Another option is to scoop cocoons directly into the initial wash basin. • Initial wash: place your separated cocoons into the initial wash of tepid water (don’t worry, they ﬂoat) for about 20 minutes, gently agitating from time to time to loosen the mud, which sinks. Do not use soap or detergents, as these will harm the bees. • Subsequent washes: you will need two to three subsequent washes to remove mites. To do

Mike Lascelle photos

(Clockwise, from left) Candling mason bee cocoons using a flashlight; visible pollen mites on a stackable tray; protective netting for dormant bees; partially cleaned cocoons; emptying trays into initial wash; opening disposable cardboard tubes; removing mites with metal sieve; cleaned cocoons on paper towel.

this, place the cocoons in a metal sieve and agitate over a bowl with cold water running into it – allowing the mites to float away with the overflow. • Final rinse: place the cleaned cocoons in warm water with five per cent household bleach added (15 ml in 4L water) for 10 minutes, then rinse them under tepid running water for another five minutes to remove the chlorine. • Dry screening: dry your cocoons on white paper towel (makes it easy to see residual mites) for two hours, then use your metal sieve over the sink and agitate the dry cocoons for 30-60 seconds

– this will dislodge any mites still sticking to the surface. • Candling: the cleaned cocoons are then quickly candled using a large flashlight to ensure that they haven’t been parasitized by tiny wasps – do this in a dark room. Parasitized cocoons are crispy to touch and are lighter in colour or transparent when lit, these should be discarded. • Netting: one way to avoid mason bee predators such as parasitic wasps or beetles is to enclose dormant mason bee nests with fine netting – this is done (carefully, without jarring the nest) once the bees have stopped flying

in late spring or early summer. • Storing cleaned cocoons: place the dry, cleaned cocoons on tissue in a small cardboard box and put this in a metal tin or glass jar with air holes perforated in the lid – this will protect them from rodents or woodpeckers. Store these in an unheated shed or garage for winter. • Cleaning the emptied nest: once the reusable nests and stackable trays have been emptied of cocoons, they should be soaked in warm water long enough to soften mud residue and scrubbed clean using a brush. They then should be placed in a mild bleach solution

(15ml of household bleach in 4L of warm water) to disinfect them and thoroughly rinsed with clear water to remove any traces of bleach. Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_acer@hotmail.com).

• I’ve uploaded a new story – David Suzuki’s Definition of Home – to my blog at www.soulofagardener.wordpress. com, and have also added Ornamental Plants that Attract Mason Bees to my plant selection site at www.mikesgardentop5plants.wordpress.com.

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900 sq. ft. condo, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, large bright kitchen, gas ﬁreplace in living rm. Tons of windows and bdrms at either end of condo. Private balcony, 2 parking stalls & storage locker. 5 min. away from Coquitlam Centre & Rec. Call Marshell to view 604-561-4012

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264,800

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$ • NO STAIRS! • 1,260 sq ft • 2 bdrms + den • 2 full baths

• Everything close by • Great location in Pitt Meadows

#30, 19160-119th Ave., P.M.

469,900

• 2,600 sq. ft. 5 bdrm home • Cul-de-sac • Nice layout

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

22463 Morse Cres., M.R.

469,900

Prime West Side Location!

15 acres with outbuildings, 2 barns one is 50 x 300 sq. ft. 2844 sq. ft. colonial farmhouse has 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and loads of storage space. 1 acre with house next door also listed for sale.

1.03 acres backing onto acreage. House needs a little TLC. Great project home! 3091 sq. ft. basement entry home with 5 bedrooms, rec room, media room and loads of storage.

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 vinyl windows, high efﬁciency furnace & hot water tank. Highest quality Kahrs wood ﬂooring throughout.

9860 - 272nd St., M.R.

9940 - 272nd St., M.R.

21025 - 119th Ave., M.R.

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494,900

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1,129,800

399,900

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679,900

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1/3 acre in the heart of Davison Subdivision. Vaulted ceilings in living rm, 3 bdrms up, big master with ensuite. Kitchen has new cabinets, family rm off kitchen leads to your huge deck (25 x 20’) with gas line for the bbq. Nice private fully fenced yard with separate garden area.

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.

Features top of the line granite counters, fixtures, kitchen & bath, cork & tile flooring. Huge f/p with built-in entertainment centre. Master with 5 pce ensuite & walk-in closet. Bsmt w/separate entrance is fully finished, roughed in for suite. Central air conditioning & enclosed hot tub.

12551 - 222nd St., M.R.

22815-126B Ave., M.R.

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OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 Excellent basement entry home in a quiet cul-de-sac location. 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 newer carpet upstairs, new ﬂooring down in the rec room, and a nicely updated 23146 PEACH TREE CT ensuite for the master bdrm. The refurbished deck overlooks a fully fenced, beautifully landscaped yard. Enjoy the magniﬁcent view of the Golden Ears from your living room. Easy to add an inlaw suite. 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.

• Perfect for first-timer or down sizer • Large 1400 sqft unit • 3 beds & 2 baths • Master retreat w/full ensuite, walk-in closet • Den & vaulted ceilings • Ent. sized kitchen with centre island, fire place, NEW cabinets, back splash & laminate floors

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22308 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge BC V2X 3J2

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8455 Nelson Street 16 Acres $ 865,000

AMAZING FAMILY HOME WITH TRIPLE GARAGE

12522 230 ST. MAPLE RIDGE

$214,900

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529,000

Minutes to WC Express

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OPEN SUN. Nov. 20 2-4 PM

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604-561-0053

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629 469,000

• Great value–Lg. 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm corner unit • Minutes to community resources, shopping & transit • Storage locker and 2 secured underground parking spots • Maintenance fees includes partial heat and full hot water!!! • View & ﬁreplace ep ace • Intercom ercom Security System • Wheelchair heelchair access

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# 202 19128 FORD RD, PITT MEADOWS

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• 2 adjoining parcels in the Mission Urban Reserve • Build your dream home in an area of executive homes and 8387 Nelson Street golf courses 18 Acres $ • Great Hobby Farm with holding 795,000 potential for the future View more pics and map on google earth @ www.justinhennessey.com

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2 - 4 NEW HOME BACKING ONTO GREENBELT

24208 - 103A Avenue, Maple Ridge (off 104 Ave. & 242B St.) $514,900 • Quality built new 2 storey home plus a fully finished basement which could easily be an inlaw suite • 4 bedrooms upstairs, den on main floor and 2 bedrooms in the basement • 4 bathrooms. 9 foot ceilings on the main and basement • Gas fireplace in family rm • Double garage • Privacy

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• New 2 storey homes with 2 bdrms in the daylight basements with a separate entrance • 5 to 6 bedroom home • 4 to 5 bathrooms • Gas ﬁreplace in the family rm • Maple kitchen. • Double and single garage homes • Ready to move into or build to suit

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12420 Blackstock Street, Maple Ridge Reduced to $429,900! • Basement home on a large .28 acre lot with mature trees and privacy • Vaulted ceiling. Family room • Sundeck. Double garage • Near park, transit, elementary and high schools

Starting at $599,900

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

Starting at $359,900

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For the way you live

LifeStyles Realty Steve & Gloria

DEBBIE SHEPPARD

Hamilton 604-467-8881 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

$268,800

$212,900

#23-22308 124TH AVE. • • • • •

Just reduced! 45+ complex. 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms 1040 sq. ft., backing greenbelt End unit, air conditioning Enclosed garage

$880,000

DOLLARS AND SENSE

SWIMMING, FISHING, BOATING

• • • •

Rancher-style townhouse Quiet 50+ co-op complex 1026 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms 2 washrooms, Vaulted ceiling, updated appliances, covered patio with very private backyard • Carport plus second parking stall

• Beautiful piece of property, 1/3 acre walkon waterfront with its own private dock • Vaulted post and beam ceilings, big windows, over 3000 sq. ft. • Opportunity to build your own dream home

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A HORSE OF COURSE

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ROCKRIDGE • .48 ACRE

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.

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 $209,900

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 $568,900

REDUCED $678,800

View more pictures and information at www.terrismith.ca Mathew Chadwick matt@mathewchadwick.com www.mattchadwick.com ph 604.466.2838 fx 604.466.2868

Two storey bsmt. home only 3 yrs. young, no HST. A great room plan w/a ﬂex room, an amazing ktichen w/ SS appliances, granite & island w/ guest bar. Bsmt. could easily be suited w/ it’s separate entrance. Detached 2 bay garage. Many updates. One look will do! $479,800.

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Terri Smith 778-988-1224 This adorable Cape Cod home has all the “needs” a family could want! Four bedrooms, fenced in yard (with mountain top view!), family room and all in a nice quiet neighbourhood close to schools! Come see Sunday 1-3 @ 22927 123rd., Maple Ridge. $421,900

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THE GARDENS, one bedrm. & den unit facing trees on East side. Offers laminate ﬂoors, gas F/P & L shaped deck. In suite laundry & 2 UG parking spaces. A short walk to town centre & on bus route. $145,000.

Jan Hickman 604-828-3445

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12279 206TH ST • Custom duplex 3,900 sqft • Masters on the main • 6 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms

#217 22514 116th Ave., Fraser Court

20590 123rd Ave., Maple Ridge

• 1 bedroom and den • Oak cabinets and gas ﬁreplace • Open living room

• Master on main • RV Parking • 2 bedrooms up • Spacious kitchen

$859,000

$169,900

$459,000

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BEST VALUE IN MISSION

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32482 Beaver Dr. Mission

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REDUCED TO

$299,000 MLS F1114546

12134 McNutt Rd. 6 Bright Beautiful Acres! • Potential building site for multiple homes (1 acre parcels) • Rancher plus workshop

$729,900

33079 Cameron Ave • Ready to build! • Well is in–septic approved • 5.5 acres 229k WOW!

#26 11125 232nd St. • Detached home at townhouse prices • Strata only $30 month

$299,000

$369,000

MLS F1105007

MLS V894178

33330 Cardinal St., Mission

818 Austin, Coquitlam

# 311 11519 Burnett St

• Custom built log home • 10 private acres • 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms • 2 detached shops, 24x40 & 26x46

• 21780 sqft rancher w/basement • 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • 1 bedroom suite

• Easy to show • Convenient location! • 1 bdrm, 1 den, river view

$559,900

$959,800

$169,900

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MLS V866740

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

Each office independently owned and operated

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 PM

DICK HUBER

MIKE HUBER

SCOTT MEADUS

604.250.3977 604.839.8647 #2 - 11954 H Hawthorne th • MLS V917920 BASEMENT ENTRY

11655 203rd St. • MLS V887267 RANCHER

This wonderful warm and inviting home will impress you. Tucked away on a private street. 4 bedrooms. Tastefully decorated, private back yard. New roof. Exceptionally clean and yours for $459,000. Call Brenda (604)816-6961

Calling all empty nesters, this cozy 2 bedroom has a formal living room and nice open plan kitchen. Steps to transportation. Great for snowbirds. Asking $354,900. Call Brenda (604)816-6961

Al & Brenda JENKINS 604.467.3871 www.brendajenkins.com

604.313.5727

OPEN HOUSE SAT. NOV. 19 2-4 PM

# 9 12099 237 TH ST

23619 118th Ave. MLS# V881823

• • • • •

$499,900 OPEN HOUSE SUN. NOV. 20 2-4 PM

2 PETS ALLOWED WOW!! ONLY $ 2 Bedrooms 2 Parking Spots Corner Ground Floor Unit Private Yard

218,000

10429 Tamarack

ROGER CUMMINGS

MLS# V904889

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

$509,900

604.828.7643

TRAVIS FRANKLIN

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Cell: 604-351-0235 • E-mail: travis_franklin@telus.net OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-3 PM

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534,900

11885 216TH ST., MAPLE RIDGE 3 bdrm with 3 baths Huge kitchen with large island Master with an amazing shower Separate detached 20 x 20 shop Large 17,424 sq ft lot

549,900

11339 DARTFORD ST., MAPLE RIDGE

CENTRAL LOCATION • • • • •

WOW!! REDUCED!! $499,998

UCE D #30 10221 WILSON ST., MISSION

ORIGINAL HAMMOND HOME • • • •

TRIPLE CREEK ESTATES

5 bedrooms, 4 baths Completely Renovated Original wood ﬂoors & windows Nanny Suite

• • • •

MLS # V911921

M LS # V911489

184,500

GOT HORSES??

CLOSE TO WEST COAST EXPRESS

5 Acres mostly pasture with a huge barn with box stalls and a big farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Don’t miss it at $768,900

20277 Ditton St, Maple Ridge

Adult section of park 1700 sq ft with large corner lot 3 bdrms with 1 bath Large kitchen with island

4 bdrm, 3 full baths 12 year old home, original owner Laundry on both levels New in-law suite with 2nd bdrm potential Metal roof with 50 yr. warranty MLS# V906286

PAMELA DANZ

RON MITCHELL Cell 604-617-9642

778.235.0549

www.ronmitchell.bc.ca

M LS# F1126667

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www.teamtelep.com Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com • 11851 Hawthorne St. R

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$699,900

#30 - 12099 237TH ST. • • • • • •

3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Private/Fenced back yard Garage Laminate Floors New roof on complex Bring us an offer Offered at only $244,900

Call Jason Exner: Cell 604-818-9851

33271 - 14TH AVE, MISSON • • • • • • •

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

Call Jason Exner: Cell 604-818-9851

5 ACRES - VERY PRIVATE • • • • •

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

$349,900

$519,900

2 BR APARTMENT $149,900

20270 123 AVE

COTTONWOOD VILLAGE

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.

Private 3 bedroom end unit with ground level living area and 3 bedrooms downstairs. Huge country kitchen for entertaining and large livingroom with cozy gas ﬁreplace. There are 2.5 baths and lots of storage space. Super complex with newer roofs and updating.

Call Brenda Exner: Cell 604-603-8043

Maple Ridge Ofﬁce 22718 Lougheed Highway

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$589,888

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

• 4 bdrm 2 storey with walk out basement • Granite counters & hardwood throughout • Quality builder, quality ﬁnishings! • Stainless steel appliances • Great Family neighbourhood

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

$379,900

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

13925 McKechnie Rd.

11649 Ritchie Ave.

$649,000

• 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

24355 102nd Ave.

INCLUDES HST!

Call Jason Exner: Cell 604-818-9851

$269,900

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

11179 Creekside St. OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4 • PRICE

$619,900

$149,900

12266 201st St.

• Completely renovated 2 bed plus den (could be 3rd bdrm) rancher in central Maple Ridge • New plumbing from the road, wood burning stove • New kitchen and bathroom, new ﬂooring • Perennial gardens, covered sundeck, hot tub and gazebo

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

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

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MINDY...

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Excellent location! Shopping & freeway nearby. Vaulted cedar ceilings, newer ﬂrs, oak kitch, 2 f/p, 3 ful baths, 27x15 games/rec rm. 22x13 sundeck, cent. a/c. Att workshop behind gar. $399,500

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6400+ sq. ft. lot backing onto greenspace, walking trails. Quiet street of newer homes!!! Close to schools!! $159,500

Secure 2 bdrm condo + 2 baths on 2nd ﬂoor spread over 1116 sqft. New kitchen appliances! Convenient in-suite laundry & extra storage. Covered deck. Underground parking. $149,900

Min. to Mission/Maple Ridge. Heat pump a/c 3 yrs. old. High vaulted ceil. on main. 2 gas f/p. Tons of windows. Hot tub stays, garage/workshop. Tons of parking. Priced to sell. $489,500

2 storey w/bsmnt home w/private backyard & RV parking! 4 bdrms up + den on main! Arches on open concept on main. Extra bdrm down! 2 gas f/p. A/C. Close to amenities. $699,800

Great location, close to all levels of schooling and only 10 min from town. Located in a developing area. City water! Older 3 bdrm rancher could use some elbow grease but worth the effort. $519,000.

Enjoy peace & tranquility of your surroundings. Firepit, pond & gazebo set the tone for outdoor enjoyment. Remodelled home, 5 bdrms, 3 f/p, new kitch, roof. Huge workshop. $514,900

Great organic fertile soil!! Scenic views of the mountains!! Very private!! Great location, only 1 hr from Van., 6 mi. east of Mission, 1 mi from Hwy 7. Seller motivated!!! $2,200,000.

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Beautiful 4 level split features over 2700 sq. ft. of luxury living space. 5’ crawl space, lots of storage. Located in quiet cul-de-sac in area of good homes, close to schools. $499,500

Attention developers!! Possible 5-6 lot subdivision. Older home on 1.03 acres of prime development. Property has had 3rd reading with City of Surrey. Hurry on this one!!! $1,250,000

Excellent location, newer ﬂr, kitchen w/ cabinets + counter tops replaced! New windows! Perfect for newlyweds, young family or investors! Nice lot size! Close to hospital, Superstore! $294,900

RV parking + some!!! 5 bdrms, 3 baths, family home!!! Bring the nanny!!! Perfect for the 1st time buyer!!! Comfortable home for a comfortable price. $299,800

Ona 6600+ sqft lot. Live a simple peasceful life conveniently located close to freeway & town access. New windows. Storage shed. Sunny location amongst mature tree setting. $199,900.

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Commercial - 70 Mile

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Nice 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, gas f/p, great layout, in-suite laundry, no age restriction, secure 28 unit building, rec-room, on the bus route - close to all amenities!! $179,500

Beautiful double wide! 55+ park. Backs onto creek & privacy. Newer deck, screened in porch. Lots of storage. New roof, furnace approx. 5 yrs. Central A/C. Immediate occupancy. $59,500

Mission Way!! Prime location for this big corner, high visible exposure unit! Warehouse/retail space, 3 pce bathroom, mezz ﬂr for ofﬁces/storage. Huge roll-up bay door. Imm. Pos. $199,900

1.73 acres commercial property in 70 mile house. Motel, restaurant, RV camping. $495,000

Backs onto Crown Land! Bring the horses to this 10 acre private property. 3 bdrm rancher, out buildings, workshop, chicken coop, cabin with elec. for guests. Fenced. Priced to sell! $179,900

3 bedroom + 2 bathroom. Panabode log home with detached garage in 103 Mile House! 1.03 acre of rolling hills to sit on and take in the fresh air. $195,000

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Mary Spann

Anderson & Thompson

604-308-5088

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OPEN HOUSE SAT 1-3 SUN 2-4

For ALL your real estate needs! Alan C. Thompson

David Riddell

Lawyer/Notary Public

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

LAWYER

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424,800

499,900

223,800

11532 228th St FIRST TIME BUYERS ALERT!

Huge Pitt Meadows Rancher

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, low maintenance yard, Many upgrades. Be in your OWN home for the holidays!!

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73,000

Revenue Investment

Affordable Country Living!

Yes! You can buy and rent this lovely ground Áoor, 2 bedroom end unit. Private Patio. Spacious layout. Super location in the heart of PoCo. Solid building quick possession.

2 bedroom mobile in scenic Ruskin. Vaulted ceiling, open kitchen. Great yard. Stave River Views. Ideal Family park. Only 14 years young. Totally mortgageable.

For more information, visit www.maryspann.com or email mary@maryspann.com

Fred Miller-Tait (604) 671-8159 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

GREAT LOCATION!!!!

22941 STOREY AVE, MAPLE RIDGE

Perfect for the young family this nicely remodeled home featuring 3 bed up PLUS 1 or 2 bed inlaw suite down on a quiet ﬂat road hockey street! A short walk to shopping,elementary school. Newer appliances,beautiful laminate,gas ﬁreplace and a great fenced backyard for kids. OPEN HOUSE Sun 2-4 22941 Storey Avenue or call Fred for a private viewing! 604-671-8159

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433,000

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Planning for the changes to come T

o a large extent, the process of caring for others, whether it is the young or the elderly, is about learning to adapt to changing circumstances. Parenting a child takes you through stages of infancy, toddlers, primary school, teens and young adults, while helping to care for an elderly parent takes you through stages less clearly deﬁned but generally moving from independence to dependence and perhaps institutionalization. If there is a difference between childcare and eldercare, at least in terms of adaptability, I think it would be the unpredictability of eldercare and, thus, issues of timeliness and complexity. While children pass through stages in a rather predictable fashion, a parent can go from completely independent to fully institutionalized in a matter of minutes, given a major heart attack or stroke. I have spoken previously about the importance of families having some kind of discussion around plans for the elderly in the event of sudden changes, so I won’t repeat that again other than to say a lack of planning can lead to some extremely stressful decision-

making when circumstances change suddenly. There is an inﬁnite number of possibilities for change, but let me group them Parenting into a few Graham Hookey major categories. There is the catastrophic change associated with heart attacks, strokes or serious accidents. There is the slow and steady change associated with progressive diseases such as Parkinson’s, MS, ALS, or some forms of incurable cancer. There are temporary periods of stress and dependence caused by curable forms of disease or temporary physical setbacks (knee replacement or hip replacement) that require family support. Perhaps one of the most challenging elements of eldercare is the onset of mental inﬁrmities. While a certain level of functional loss can be expected for just about everyone who lives beyond their 60s, Al-

zheimer’s disease can accelerate that loss and shift it from a simple absent-mindedness to a complete loss of memory and distortion of reality. And ﬁnally, there is just the simple process of aging that wears the body out over a long period of time. While this is the most gentle process, it can also require the most lengthy support for families. We all have a tendency to idealize our own passage from this world to the next. We want to live long and healthy lives and pass away peacefully in our sleep at a time when no one needs us to look after them and no one needs to look after us. But that is rarely the case. Of all the things I learned in my ﬁrst phase of eldercare, during the time I cared for my father near the end of a progressive and fatal disease, perhaps the greatest was that I owed it to my own children to put in place some steps and planning for the day when they would be faced with changes in their mother and I that might require their intervention. Graham Hookey writes about education, parenting and eldercare (ghookey@yahoo.com).

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46 -- Friday, November 18, 2011 -- THE NEWS - www.mapleridgenews.com garden suites to make sure they ﬁt in with the neighbourhood. The new guidelines encourage building details such as porches, bay windows and gables. It’s part of the city’s vision to diversify housing and allow its residents to “age in place”, says Grout.

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VPD rolls out â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Riot Roundupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; poster Latest VPD tactic to identify suspects by J eff Nage l Black Press Vancouver Police, aided by volunteers, are handing out 35,000 glossy posters that show 104 suspects wanted for their alleged roles in the June 15 Stanley Cup riot. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Riot roundupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; posters will go to colleges, universities, high schools, transportation hubs and other high

trafďŹ c areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our hope that as many people as possible view these photographs and help us identify these suspected rioters,â&#x20AC;? VPD Chief Jim Chu said. Chu said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accept suggestions that the riot happened a long time ago or that it may not be worth the ongoing effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We care about what happened to the victims that night,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We care about the damage to the reputation of our city. We also care that as many rioters as possible

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The Stewardship and Development Coordinator will have a proven record as a fundraiser with speciÂżc knowledge of and networks across the Fraser Valley, will provide assistance to effectively implement tools, create proposals and provide presentations to accomplish agency objectives in grants and development initiatives which includes working with grantors, title, presenting and corporate sponsors as well as individual donors to secure and steward external funding for organizational programs and initiatives and to emphasize the long term sustainability of BBBSFV. The position will support internal operations by collecting information for progress reports, grant proposals and solicitation documents. This is a full time position based in the Abbotsford ofÂżce providing service throughout the Fraser Valley. The applicant must have reliable transportation and provide proof of clear criminal record. Wages to be negotiated. To apply for this position please provide a cover letter with resume to Brenda Bertin, OfÂżce Manager by e-mail at brenda.bertin@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or by fax 604-852-2518. Deadline for applying is November 25, 2011.

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VEGETATION MAINTENANCE IN THE MAPLE RIDGE-PITT MEADOWS AREA To assure continued safety and system reliability, BC Hydro is removing vegetation to clearance standards around all underground equipment. Vegetation management work in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows area has begun and will continue until December 31, 2011. BC Hydro requires the area around its electrical equipment remain clear: ĂŁ IRU WKH VDIHW\ RI RXU HPSOR\HHV RSHUDWLQJ WKH HTXLSPHQW ĂŁ WR SUHYHQW RYHUKHDWLQJ RI WKH HTXLSPHQW ĂŁ WR IDFLOLWDWH HPHUJHQF\ UHSDLUV RU UHSODFHPHQW RI WKH HTXLSPHQW

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The Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, governed by the Pitt Meadows Airport Society (PMAS), is looking for a person interested in serving as a volunteer Director. The Directors, of which there are seven, are appointed to a three-year term through an approval process that includes a review of the applicants by both the City of Pitt Meadows and the District of Maple Ridge. The effective governance of the Pitt Meadows Airport has been established through a process of recruiting a broad and cohesive group of regional business leaders. At the present time, the PMAS is looking for a person with a background and experience in the aviation industry. Ideally, interested persons would have held a senior position in an aviation related business, including a proven track record of networking relationships within the aviation industry. Experience working with a notfor-proďŹ t organization would also be an asset. The Pitt Meadows Regional Airport consists of one 1,310-metre and two 762-metre paved runways and a staffed control tower. It is the home base for three major rotary wing operations, provides a ďŹ&#x201A;oat plane dock and ramp, and serves approximately 225 locally based ďŹ&#x201A;oat and regular aircraft. Businesses at the airport offer a variety of both aviation and nonaviation services. If you have the preferred background & experience and are interested in working with a dynamic and resourceful group of volunteers, please submit your expression of interest and a brief bio no later than November 30, 2011, to the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport attention: PMAS Nominating Committee 100 - 18799 Airport Way Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B4 or mpierce@pittmeadowsairport.com

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Under the watchful eye of the shepherd T

he information on my birth certificate correctly identifies my birthplace as Section 1, Township 31, Range 15, west of the third meridian, Saskatchewan. That description perfectly locates the two-room farmhouse five miles north of Rosetown where I first saw the light of day. My parents were farmers, and like all our neighbours at that time, mixed farming was the order of the day. Wheat and oats were the main crops. Chickens, turkeys, cattle and horses and our collie Jack, made up the farm population. My grandfather had all of these and more on his farm. He also had quite a large flock of sheep, which were the desire and too often the prey of the sly, hungry prairie coyote. When I was about seven or eight years of age, my grandfather gave me a young ewe lamb and a male whose mothers had provided a feast for one of the flock’s predators. And so began my own flock, which over a period of time taught me a great deal not only about sheep, but also about my responsibilities to my flock. The 23rd Psalm, well identified and known as the Shepherd

Dr. G. Campbell Psalm, is perhaps the Morgan (Notes on the crown jewel of all these Psalms – 23) writes: “All sacred songs. It touches the circumstances of on all the circumstances the pilgrimage, want, of earthly pilgrimage. weariness, journeyings, Whether in sunshine wanderings, perplexior in shadow, it ministers ties, the shadowed mysgrace, hope and comfort teries of the valleys, the to weary pilgrims and to thronging enemies, and searching hearts. the infinite beyond, are David, too, was a sheppresent; and the singer herd boy who over the Acts of Faith knows them.” years learned lessons Ed Bradley The life-journey of Dathat stood him in good vid is not unlike ours for stead when he became these are experiences ruler over his nation common to man. The Lord Jesus, and accepted responsibility for its that great Shepherd of the sheep welfare. On a personal level, he promised, “I will never leave saw his own life as a sheep being you nor forsake you,” watches under the watchful eye and care over His flock 24/7. He provides of the Shepherd, the Lord God of every need, gives rest, and leads Heaven. in pleasant paths. He restores, David begins this most popular guides and cancels fear in death’s of songs stating that the Lord is valley. He protects in the presence his shepherd and, therefore, he will not be in want and would take of enemies and gives bountiful supply on earth and leads at last nothing. That is a great statement and forever to heaven, the house governing the life of God’s people. of the Lord. Read this psalm in Shepherd David knew that he the Bible, the world’s bestseller, was responsible for his flock 24/7. and allow it to bless and help He did his best to discharge his duties for the welfare of his sheep. as it has others through the centuries. The Lord Shepherd, infinitely greater than finite David, is emiEddie Bradley is pastor nently qualified to shepherd His emeritus at High Way Church. people in every way.

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BC Hydro is replacing the existing spillway gates in the Blind Slough Dam at Stave Falls. A full 72 hour road closure of Dewdney Trunk will be required from November 30 to December 2 to hoist two of the new gates over the side of the dam and into position. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause and will complete the work as safely and efﬁciently as possible. We appreciate your patience during this work. Trafﬁc control personnel will be on site.

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Community in focus 5th Annual Angel Tree event

Everyone Matters?

Vancity invites you to support the 5th Annual Angel Tree Event at their branch located at 22824 Lougheed Hwy. The Angel Tree kicked off on November 3 in partnership with Cythera House. Supporting this event is easy. Stop by the branch, choose an angel on the tree and fulfill a child’s wish for Christmas that is noted on the back. Drop off your gifts at the branch by December 10 and they’ll arrange for them to be wrapped and delivered to Cythera House in time for Christmas. Last year over 50 children were supported by the Angel Tree event. Photo: Samantha Barry, 4, launches the fifth annual Angel Tree event at Vancity.

Join the Maple Ridge Substance Misuse Prevention Advisory Committee and Fraser Health in conversation about stigma reduction in our community at the Ridge Meadows Senior Society located at 12150 - 224th Street on November 22 from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Enjoy a free hot cup of coffee and conversation. Stigma is a societal process that marks people as outsiders. Those who are different are subject to disapproval and marginalization, which makes us wonder, does everyone matter?

Diwali celebration The Diwali celebration, also known as the festival of lights, at the Maple Ridge Library was a great success, reports the Ridge Meadows South Asian Cultural Society. More than 200 guests enjoyed fine snacks, crafts and all had a great time at the event held on October 22. Diwali is the one of the most vibrant events on the Indian calendar, so don’t miss out in 2012. The South Asian Cultural Society was formed in 2006 by citizens whose ancestry is from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Jolly Coachman supports Movember If you haven’t been to the Jolly Coachman pub lately, you may want to stop by and check out the moustaches on the male bartenders. If you are a regular patron, you’ve seen the “growth” since the beginning of the month and no doubt will continue to drop in to see the progress on the faces of these gentlemen! In addition to growing their “mo” the pub is holding fundraisers throughout the month in support of prostate cancer. On November 26 from 4 – 7pm join others at the Jolly Coachman and show your support. Cost is $10. Participate in the silent action and have a chance to win prizes and a grand prize of two tickets to the Grey Cup.

Photo: Clean-shaven Brent Molander, Jordan Mahlmann, and Bruce McGregor.

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A busy month for Rotary clubs Meadowridge and Haney Rotary clubs had a busy couple of months with fundraisers both large and small. No matter the size of the event or the amount raised, the two clubs continue to make significant contributions to organizations locally and internationally. • Meadowridge Rotary Club organized a Pumpkins for Polio fundraiser that raised $827 for polio. Rotary, internationally and locally, has helped reduce the spread of polio throughout the world since 1985. • Meadowridge Rotary Club’s 21st Annual Sports Banquet held on October 26, raised $28,645. The popular annual event, emceed by John McKeachie, is a favourite with locals in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Paddler Sean McBeath was named Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows’ latest hometown hero during the evening. • Rotary Club of Haney capped off a busy few weeks with the annual Rotary Men’s Night held on November 2. 177 guests enjoyed a buffet dinner, drinks, reverse draw and gambling at the races during the evening. Betting was fierce between family, friends and colleagues. Ray Pelto, pictured with event organizer, Ken Holland, was the lucky winner of $100 worth of lottery tickets.

Left Photo: Rotarian Gord Norrie at Men’s Night. Bottom Photo: Ray Pelto and Ken Holland.

Thanks to Yuen’s Family Martial Arts for contributing $1319 in support of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”. There is no known cure for ALS, a disease of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. Yuen’s was inspired to hold a bottle drive on October 16 as they currently have two families in their school dealing with the disease. They wanted to show their support to those and all other families dealingg with ALS.

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ommunity Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are free to local non-profit groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail events@mapleridgenews.com at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classified department at 604-467-1122 about non-profit rates. Friday, Nov. 18 • The Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society presents an Evening of Celtic Music with Nigel Tucker and Friends from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Burnett Fellowship Baptist Church, 20639 123rd Street, Maple Ridge. Tickets can be purchased for $12 (including HST) at the ACT Theatre or at the Burnett Fellowship Baptist Church. Refreshments will be available by donation, and all proceeds from this event will go toward covering the $10,000 cost of hosting Christmas in the Park and Santa Claus Parade by the Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society. • The Garibaldi Art Club is pleased to announce the opening reception of its 52nd annual art show and sale from 7 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and several baskets of exciting items will be displayed for the raffle. Each basket is valued over $200. Fraserview Village Hall, 22610 116th Avenue, just off the Haney By-pass. • Maple Ridge Elementary School is holding its first annual shopping extravaganza, from 5 to 9 p.m. Over 25 tables to shop from. 20820 River Road, Maple Ridge.

Saturday, Nov. 19 • Municipal elections take place in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Cast your vote for mayor, council. and school board from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www.mapleridge.ca or www.pittmeadows.bc.ca for information on polling stations, candidates, and eligibility. • The Stave Falls Scottish Dancers are hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Andrew’s United Church, Maple Ridge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come enjoy live entertainment, great food, a silent auction, 50/50 draws, cake walks, Christmas gift ideas and more. • The Garibaldi Art Club is pleased to announce the opening reception of its 52nd annual art show and sale from 10 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and several baskets of exciting items will be displayed for the raffle. Each basket is valued over $200. Fraserview Village Hall, 22610 116th Avenue, just off the Haney By-pass. • The Maple Ridge Public Library will be hosting their popular Teen Quiz Night at 7 p.m. Bring your competitive spirit to the library and enjoy an evening of prizes, snacks and fun. Form a team or come alone. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417. • Free Celtic Music Workshops lead by Michael Muldoon, a founding member of Blackthorn and well known Vancouver Irish session facilitator. Celtic fiddle sessions are from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows location of the Bergthorson Academy at 12229 Harris Road. Participants should bring their own instruments and be ready to share and learn. For more information and to register, call 604-467-6613 or email info@

bergthorson.com. • St. Patrick’s School’s annual Christmas craft fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For those that are crafty or have some fabulous items to sell, tables are $25. To register a table please email stpatsschoolfundraising@gmail.com. If you’re stopping by to do some Christmas shopping, admission is $2 at the door. St. Patrick’s School is located at 22589 121st Avenue, Maple Ridge. • Haney Presbyterian is holding a family bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11858 216th Street. There will be Christmas gifts for sale, toys, silent auction, refreshments and more. Sunday, Nov. 20 • The Garibaldi Art Club is pleased to announce the opening reception of its 52nd annual art show and sale from 10 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and several baskets of exciting items will be displayed for the raffle. Each basket is valued over $200. Fraserview Village Hall, 22610 116th Avenue, just off the Haney By-pass. • The Alouette Field Naturalists travel to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary. Meet at 9 a.m. at Tim Hortons at 20201 Lougheed Highway to car pool. Phone Alison at 604-463-3902 for more information. Monday, Nov. 21 • The Pitt Meadows Garden Club is inviting members and anyone interested to its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows Community Hall, corner Harris and Ford Road. Guest speaker is Jennifer Grenz from the Invasive Plant Council. See Community Calendar, p53

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Thursday, Nov. 24 • The Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Society seniors’ lounge at Pitt Meadows is holding an open house with serving pie and coffee at 1 p.m. Admission is $4, tickets available in the seniors’ lounge, 12027 Harris Road, in the Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre. Lounge open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday. More info at 604-465-2478. Friday, Nov. 25 • Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. For information and meeting time and location, call Art 604462-9813 or Don 604-329-9760. Saturday, Nov. 26 • The ninth annual Country Christmas Benefit Concert for Meals on Wheels presented by Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services takes place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Produced by Rob Hess. Tickets on sale now at The Maple Ridge Arts Centre and Theatre (The ACT). All Tickets $14,for more information 604-4676911, ext. 206. • Silent auction fundraiser for Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the foyer of The Maple Ridge Arts Centre and Theatre (The ACT). For more information, call 604-467-6911, ext. 206. • Blue Mountain Elementary PAC is holding their Christmas Trade Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 12153 – 248th Street, Maple Ridge. Entry is $2 per adult or

donations of dried or canned goods to the Maple Ridge Food Bank gladly accepted. Kids entry is free. Many great gift ideas for family and friends including crafts, home decor, fashion, and baked goods. There will also be a 50/50 draw, and a silent auction to help Blue Mountain Elementary’s final completion of its computer lab. Tables are still available. If you would like to rent a table for your business or product, please contact joproctor@hotmail.com. Ongoing • If you are part of a businesses, non-profit group, or a family who are interested in entering a float in this years Maple Ridge Christmas parade, there is still time. The cut of date for floats is Nov. 30 at noon. Please visit www. mapleridgechristmas.ca for entry forms and parade information. If you would like more information on this topic please contact Natalie Freer at 604-780-9851 or email Natalie at publicitycoordinator@mapleridgechristmas.ca. For information on volunteering for the day of the festival, please email us at Volunteercoordinator@ mapleridgechristmas.ca. • The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association needs volunteers to help groom and tack horses and to lead or side walk with riders during their lesson. Horse experience is great but not required. If you enjoy the outdoors, working with wonderful people of all abilities, and love animals, this is the place for you. Please contact 604 462-7786 for further information or to sign up for orientation. • Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts is holding a breakfast fundraiser every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

Delizie Italiane, 22266 Dewdney Trunk Rd., to raise money for the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council’s Arts Angels program. Get any breakfast menu item and a cup of organic coffee for $10 ($5 of which will go towards the scholarship fund). •The Maple Ridge Concert Band needs percussionists. The band practices on Tuesday nights in the Maple Ridge Secondary School band room from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For further information please contact Brian Northam at 604-220-7499 or 604-463-4637. • Come join the BAMA Bluegrass Circle lead by the local legend Denis Leclerc. Bring your banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, upright bass or vocal harmonies on the first and third Mondays of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows location of the Bergthorson Academy at 12229 Harris Rd. For more information call Rob at 778-230-0543 or email info@bergthorson.com • Mumble Jumble Storytimes take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Pitt Meadows Public Library from 11 to 11:30 a.m. 12047 Harris Rd. Call 604-465-4113 for more information. • Coffee and Comfort is a local support group for Moms who have lost a child to death. For more information, call Clare at 604-463-0281 or e-mail sladenc@ telus.net • Ridge Meadows Hospice Society has space available in their upcoming sixweek children’s bereavement support group. This group is for children aged six to 12 years who have experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information please call the society at 604-463-7722.

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Team Canada member Todd Oishi is looking for the next generation of competitive anglers to take on the world by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Maple Ridge’s Todd Oishi is on the look out for the next generation of competitive anglers, and he’s hoping to find some in his own backyard. A new program by Fly Fishing Canada is hoping to pair young upcoming anglers with seasoned pros to mentor them and groom for international competitions. Oishi is no stranger to the international stage, having competed with Team Canada at the World Championships of Fly Fishing five times. “I’ve been around the world and met some great fly fishers from all over,” he said. Those opportunities exist for the next generation of anglers. Oishi and Fly Fishing Canada just have to find them. Oishi is looking for avid fly fishers aged 13 to 18. Oishi said he’s hoping to hold evaluations in the coming months, and will be making recommendations to the national youth team. While Oishi says he’s not a very competitive person by nature, international fly fishing competitions have allowed him to network with fishermen from all over the world and learn new techniques along the way. “For a young person, it’s a very positive experience,” he said.

Above: Maple Ridge’s Todd Oishi in action. Left: Oishi was a member of the 2010 America’s Cup winning team. Contributed

Oishi hopes some of the interested anglers will come from his home town of Maple Ridge. The local high schools hold an annual fly fishing tournament, so there’s at least some competition happening at the junior levels lo-

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three or four competitions in before we go to the worlds.” • Anyone interested in trying out for the Canadian youth fly fishing team can contact Oishi at 604-4620194, or by email at todd@ﬂyﬁshingadventures.com

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(From left) Peewee girls’ coach Jason McDole celebrates with Kail Barteski, who picked up the Most Inspirational Player award for her team, along with WLA Burrards Tyler Codron and Randy Daly.

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by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Brant Hicks walked away with top honours as the Ridge Meadows Burrards Minor Lacrosse Association filled the rotunda at Thomas Haney Secondary School Wednesday night for its annual awards banquet. Tyler Codron and Randy Daly of the Western Lacrosse Association’s Maple Ridge Burrards were on hand to dole out medals to the minor leaguers. Hicks was given the RMMLA’s top award as the Subway Player

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of the Year. The midget A1 boys’ and peewee girls’ teams were both honoured for winning gold at the provincial championships earlier this year. A number of Burrards players were also recognized as being their team’s most inspirational players. The recipients of those awards were: Cole Leon, Xavier St. Peter, Declan Fitzpatrick, Jeremy Gobillot, Kurt Hebel, Jake St. Germain, Will Clayton, Austen Cooke, Jake Loftus, Ty Yanko, Ryan Arce, Lewis Crabtree, Joe Olson, Justin McIlroy,

Nigel Marshal, Kail Barteski, Kyra Chidlow, Donna Blaszak, Janica Schellauf, Mason Hicks, Tino Fera, and Cam Anderson. Mason Hicks and Dustin Parker were both recognized for their work as referees. Tina Jansen won the Tully Award, as the executive member who has gone above and beyond her duties. Jansen is the RMMLA’s box lacrosse floor allocator, and with the challenges of the Pitt Meadows rink this past spring, she made it work and happen for the kids. sports@mapleridgenews.com

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Pacific International Junior Hockey League Regular season standings

U-19 Team Adanacs 1 Langley New Westminster Adanacs 2 South Fraser 1 Burnaby Ridge Meadows Delta Richmond

GP 6 5 5 6 4 5 5 6 6

W 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 0

L 0 0 1 2 2 3 3 4 6

T 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0

Pts 10 9 7 7 4 4 4 3 0

GF 82 74 76 68 20 46 20 55 42

GA +/56 26 32 42 33 43 59 9 33 -13 56 -10 69 -49 78 -23 67 -25

U-16 Tier1 Team Port Coquitlam 1 Adanacs 1 Langley 1 New West 1 South Fraser 1 Delta 1 Ridge Meadows

GP 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

W 5 4 4 2 1 1 1

L 0 1 2 3 4 4 4

T 1 1 0 1 1 1 1

Pts 11 9 8 5 3 3 3

GF 65 57 54 47 52 41 31

GA +/33 32 35 22 48 6 44 3 65 -13 60 -19 62 -31

U-14 Tier 1 Team Adanacs New West Port Coquitlam Langley Burnaby South Fraser Ridge Meadows Delta

GP 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

W 7 6 5 4 3 1 1 1

L 0 1 2 3 4 6 6 6

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 14 12 10 8 6 2 2 2

GF 82 75 70 49 59 35 29 28

GA +/19 63 18 57 27 43 49 0 77 -18 78 -43 75 -46 84 -56

U-12 Tier 1 Team Adanacs New West Ridge Meadows Port Coquitlam South Fraser Richmond Langley

GP 6 7 6 6 6 7 6

W 5 5 3 5 4 4 1

L 0 1 3 1 2 3 5

T 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 11 11 6 5 5 5 0

GF 57 66 40 56 58 37 21

GA +/15 42 22 44 26 14 40 16 55 3 48 -11 49 -28

Sports calendar • The Ridge Meadows Flames junior B hockey team hosts the North Delta Devils in Pacific International Junior Hockey League action at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. • The Maple Ridge Legion euchre club is looking for players. The club meets Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the legion, corner of Brown Avenue and 224th Street. Call Irene at 604-465-1956 for more information.

U-17 boys Team Capilano Surrey Bayside Richmond Ravens Abbotsford United Rowers Ridge Meadows Langley Kats Chilliwack Meraloma

GP W L 7 7 0 6 5 1 6 5 1 6 4 2 6 4 2 7 4 3 7 3 4 7 4 3 7 2 5 7 2 5 7 1 6 2 0 2 7 0 7

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D Pts PF 0 28 273 0 20 146 0 20 182 0 16 124 0 16 169 0 16 173 0 12 80 1 12 94 0 8 103 0 8 103 0 4 93 0 0 14 1 -4 39

PA 63 79 44 62 102 108 153 66 205 164 204 100 243

L 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 5

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D Pts PF 0 24 230 0 24 254 0 24 301 0 20 194 0 12 124 0 16 106 0 16 181 0 12 73 0 12 122 0 12 134 0 8 33 0 8 112 0 4 42 0 0 75 1 0 54

PA 109 58 40 49 54 138 115 106 144 162 111 172 242 324 211

GP W L 6 6 0 7 5 2 7 5 2 6 3 3 7 3 4 7 1 6 8 1 7

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D Pts PF 0 24 230 0 20 175 0 20 234 0 12 138 0 12 137 0 4 54 1 0 74

PA 37 86 191 78 195 161 294

Lower Mainland men’s Division III Team GP W Brit Lions 7 6 Capilano A 7 6 Kamloops 7 6 UBC 6 5 Bayside 4 3 Scribes 7 4 Kats 7 4 United 6 3 VRC 7 3 Burnaby Lake 7 3 Surrey 6 2 SFU 7 2 Chilliwack 7 1 Ridge Meadows 7 0 Abbotsford 6 1 Senior women Tier 2 Team Kelowna/UBCO United 2 Abbotsford 1 UBC 1 Brit Lions 1 Burnaby 2 Ridge Meadows

• The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association needs volunteers to help groom and tack horses and to lead or side walk with riders during their lesson. Horse experience is great but not required. If you enjoy the outdoors, working with wonderful people of all abilities, and love animals, this is the place for you. Please contact 604 462-7786 for further information or to sign up for orientation. • Taking Pounds Off Sensibly now meets at Willow Manor, 12275 224th Street, Maple Ridge. Come out on Tuesdays, weigh in

starts at 6:30 p.m. and meeting starts at 7 p.m. New or returning members are always welcome. • The Stride to Thrive walking group meets at Jerry Sulina Park for a one hour walk on the dike every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot by the large notice board, rain or shine. This group is for women of all ages whose lives or the lives of family and friends have been affected by cancer. For more information, email stridetothrive@ hotmail.com.

Harold Brittain Conference Name Aldergrove Kodiaks Abbotsford Pilots Port Moody Black Panthers Mission Icebreakers Ridge Meadows Flames

GP W L 16 12 4 15 11 4 18 5 8 15 2 11 16 3 13

T OTL Pts 0 0 24 0 0 22 1 4 15 0 2 6 0 0 6

GF 68 59 65 43 41

GA 46 40 97 79 99

Tom Shaw Conference Name Richmond Sockeyes Delta Ice Hawks Grandview Steelers North Delta Devils North Vancouver Wolf Pack

GP W 17 16 18 12 17 6 15 6 15 5

T OTL Pts 0 0 32 1 1 26 2 2 16 0 3 15 2 1 13

GF 97 93 59 44 44

GA 15 45 59 53 80

L 1 4 7 6 7

PIJHL playoff scoring leaders Players Justin Rai Thomas Hardy Spencer Traher John Proctor Rudi Thorsteinson Carter Popoff Jeremy Hamaguchi Trevor Kang Anthony Brito Cody Smith Kevan Kilistoff Kenny Prato Dylan Friel Kentaro Tanaka

Team Sockeyes Kodiaks Ice Hawks Ice Hawks Sockeyes Sockeyes Sockeyes Black Panthers Ice Hawks Ice Hawks Sockeyes Icebreakers Black Panthers Steelers

GP 17 16 18 18 17 14 17 18 17 17 17 16 17 17

G 14 16 14 12 9 10 12 9 13 9 7 10 10 7

A 21 18 18 15 18 15 12 14 9 12 14 9 9 12

Pts PIM 35 8 34 14 32 12 27 25 27 4 25 10 24 4 23 8 22 25 21 18 21 8 19 6 19 10 19 21

Ridge Meadows Flames leading scorers Player Matthew Bissett Sean Pesut Paul Piluso Shane Harle Adam Bartsch Danny Brandys Alexander Smith Bradley Wardner Reece Rivard Dean Gilmore Marco Ballarin Terence Trusdale Kyle Jangula Cole Regier Trevor Harris Keagan Hunter Trevor Sutton Nicholas Beck Joe Szabados

GP 6 15 16 15 15 5 16 15 15 14 15 14 15 12 14 12 10 13 5

G 8 3 5 5 3 3 2 0 2 2 0 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 0

A 3 8 4 4 6 6 4 6 3 2 4 1 2 3 1 1 0 1 1

Pts 11 11 9 9 9 9 6 6 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1

P/G PIM 1.8 6 0.7 8 0.6 14 0.6 6 0.6 2 1.8 4 0.4 63 0.4 6 0.3 38 0.3 18 0.3 4 0.2 6 0.2 2 0.3 23 0.1 42 0.2 31 0.1 2 0.1 4 0.2 10

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exercises should be a moderate form of performed for subresistance training maximal repetitions where you don’t lift of up to six until muscle reps with a failure. load that is But many about thirty athletes will to seventy not benefit percent of from heavy a maximum lifting, or at load and least not as done with the predomifast, forceful nant method movements. of training. Research Athletes do has indicated require a cerKinected that veloctain amount ity and acute of strength, Kerry Senchyna power output but not necesdecline after sarily a high degree of muscle mass approximately four to six repetitions per set. (also called hypertroIn order to maintain phy), especially if the this kind of high sport requires speed, power output, it would agility and power. be most productive The problem with to rest the working training to complete muscles three to five exhaustion is that as minutes between sets. the person lifts each However, rather repetition, nearer and than passively resting nearer to failure, the between sets, athletes speed of movement may perform exerslows. In effect, in addition to generating cises for uninvolved muscle groups to imhypertrophy, you are prove time efficiency. training your moveAthletes will often ments to be slow – and that is an anathema to spend a portion of the year in the off-season speed sports. trying to increase Therefore, when power is the objective, hypertrophy, but during the preseason and in-season training phases, development of power is often the primary focus, and maintaining high velocities and strict technique is of paramount importance during all training exercises. In this case, the use of repetition failure sets would be counterproductive since reduction in velocity and technique deteriorization with increasing levels of On January 28, 2011 an accident left fatigue, could increase long-boarder, Tristan Smyth with minimal the risk of injury. use of his legs. During rehabilitation, he Weight lifting to took up wheelchair racing and competed failure can be, and is, in the Western Canada Summer Games successfully used to in August as a member of TEAMBC, winning three gold medals. improve strength and mass, but it is not the His race wheelchair is on loan from the only way to strength BC Wheelchair Sports Association, and is in need of expensive repair limiting its use train, and sometimes to practice only. can be counterproductive. Our goal is to help Tristan with expensive equipment, repairs, training and travel so that he might As always, your realize his goal of joining the National Wheelchair Racing Team and competing in the Olympics. destination or goal determines the method When: Saturday, November 26 from 6PM to 9PM you use to get there. Where: The Haney Public House 222 Street & Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge Kerry Senchyna holds a bachelor of Tickets: $20 each or $35/couple Ages: 19+ only science degree in Includes: Burger (beef, chicken, veggie), side (fries or salad), kinesiology and is drink (house red or white wine, domestic beer, or bar owner of West Coast highball), and entertainment! Kinesiology in Maple Entertainment: Comedic Magician Rod Boss (www.rodboss.com), Ridge (westcoastkineMusic, 50/50, RafÅe, Auction, Toonie Toss siology.com). For information about the event, or to purchase tickets, please visit our Facebook page or call Caitlin at 778-686-2473, David at 604-850-4980, or email us at Caitlin.Meunier@shaw.ca Send your sports

hen we think about strength training most of us have the image of a heavily muscled person who is lifting weights until they can’t lift anymore. They grimace, grunt, and gasp as they finally almost collapse on the floor from fatigue. But is that the best way to do weight training? The answer depends on what the objective is. And the method of doing weight training to the point of complete exhaustion, or muscle failure, can be misdirected and even counterproductive if you are unaware of some of the unintended consequences. Strength training in this way requires one to perform a lift to the point of complete fatigue induced by previous muscular work. Although this state may be reached after only a few repetitions using high loads, moderate loads can also achieve this effect

if done with enough repetitions, and are more commonly used when training to failure in practice. This approach has been used successfully to produce stronger and larger muscles in men and more dense (higher mass) muscles in females. And even though females will gain density with this very high intensity training, any gains in muscle size will be minimal because of the small amount of testosterone in women’s bodies. Are there any populations that would not benefit or be adversely affected by this type of training? There are a few. As one might expect, people with medical conditions, the elderly population and sedentary beginners to exercise would be at risk with heavy lifting. And if one’s goals include general fitness and improved functioning around home and work, then it would be much better to undertake

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Jason Marchand April 6, 1971 ~ Nov 19, 2005

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Lorraine passed away peacefully at Ridge Meadows Hospital with family at her side. She was born to Angus and Ruby McLeod in Kamloops, B.C. and is survived by her husband, Howard, with whom she recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Lorraine is lovingly remembered by two daughters, Lindsay (Bob) and Mary-Dale. She was proud of and loved by her four granddaughters, Dana (Chris), Carla (Josh), Laura, and Michelle (Don). Her family was completed with four great grandchildren, Declan, Rhys, Aaron and Emily. Lorraine was very proud of her family and the love was reciprocal. Curling, bridge, and golf were a big part of Lorraine’s life and she made a great many friends along the way. Her family wishes to thank the residential care staff of Maple Ridge Senior’s Village for their kind and compassionate care during her stay. No service by request. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

SMITH Donald Carl Born February 25, 1930 in Arthurette, New Brunswick, passed away peacefully November 13, 2011 at age 81 years. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years Mona, daughter Sharleen (Michael) Hartfiel, son Don (Anne) and grandchildren, Danny, Robert (Renee), John, Kyle, Connor, Joeleen, Janelle and greatgranddaughter Mira. Pre deceased by daughter Marilyn in 2011. He was our hero and provided inspiration to us all. A private family celebration of his life will take place.

“Forever in our Hearts”

BOUDREAU, Alcide (Sid) April 7, 1928 - November 12, 2011

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Sid of Pitt Meadows. At the age of 83 years he passed away peacefully at McKenney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge, after a long courageous battle with a heart condition. Sid was born in Bathurst, New Brunswick the third child of Adelard and Lorette Boudreau and grew up in a happy family with 3 brothers and 5 sisters. He left home at the age of 17 and traveled by box car across Canada to end up in Maillardville where he met the love of his life Thelma on Christmas Eve of 1948, and they were married on July 1, 1950. Sid was a Steel Worker. A hard working employee of Listers Bolt and Chain for 27 years, they made boom chain and nuts and bolts that were shipped around the world. Take a ride on the original sky train and remember him as he made the nuts and bolts that hold the track together. He was predeceased by his youngest son Daniel, mother, father, 1 brother and 1 sister. Sid will be sadly missed, never forgotten, and always loved by his wife Thelma of 61 years, children Grant (Arlene), Laurette (Doug), Sidney (Pam), Marie (Robbie), daughter-inlaw Lorna, 17 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Sid will always be alive in the happy memories of his friends and family, for his ease in speaking with all he encountered, his smile, his levity when needed, his tireless years of volunteering on the senior committee, grounds and building at his co-op, laying of the remembrance wreaths, and for the many pieces of wood working that we all have in our homes. To the end Sid tried to live his life true to the words of Johnny Reid “Today I’m Gonna Try and Change The World”, have a listen and follow his lead “Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.” A Memorial Tea will be held to celebrate his life on Saturday, November 26th at 10:00 a.m. at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C.

CAMERON Emma Christine On November 11, 2011. Late of Maple Ridge, B.C. age 96 years. Predeceased by her husband Alexander, daughter Marlene, and son-in-law Michael. She is survived by her granddaughters Christine (Peter) and Shaun (Robby); Grandsons Cameron (Pauline) and Scott; 7 great grandchildren Michael, Ryan, Jack, Isabella, Max, Ava and Eve; and her sister Eileen. Emma was born April 26, 1915 in Willowbunch, Saskatchewan. She worked at Eaton’s Department Store in Vancouver for 28 years. She was a member of the RCMP Ladies Auxiliary as her husband worked for the RCMP for many years. She was an avid bridge player and loved watching hockey especially supporting her grandsons. Thank you to all the staff at Holyrood Manor for taking such great care of our Grandma. A private family celebration of her life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cam Neely Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

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COMING EVENTS

Sat Nov 19th & Sat Nov 26th 11am ~ 5pm

St. Luke’s Parish Annual Christmas Bazaar

9167 Glover St

* Free Admission *

Sat Nov 19th, 10am-3pm, 20285 Dewdney Trunk Rd.

* Crafts, Bake Sale, Tea Room *

FOUND: BRACELET, Pitt Meadows Professional Bldg. Sun. Nov. 13th. Call to identify 604-466-0481.

020 CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE 4-14 ft high. Your choice - you cut or we cut. All trees must go! Best price in the Valley. Low chemicals from last 3yrs. 5968-248 St. Langley. Open from Nov. 19th till Christmas. 778-552-3227

CRAFT FAIRS

Haney Presbyterian Church Family Bazaar Sat Nov 19th 10am ~ 3pm 11858 ~ 216th St Santa Claus Christmas Crafts, Gifts, Sewing & Knitting Children’s Corner, Toys, Silent Auction, Preserves Refreshments (Lunch)

Harry Hooge Christmas Craft Fair Your One Stop Christmas SHOP!

12280 230th St, Maple Ridge Sat, Nov 19th from 10 ~ 4pm Over 50 crafters and vendors Admission by donation hhcraftfair@hotmail.ca

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: set of Nissan car keys, btwn. Dewdney Trunk Rd. & 119th Ave. Maple Ridge. (604)467-9963

DISCOVERY PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY

CHILDREN

11th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, December 3rd, 9:00am-2:00pm Heritage Hall 12460 Harris Road Pitt Meadows

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OPEN HOUSE 50 % off Sale of Regal Gift Products 20800 Camwood Ave

CHRISTMAS CORNER

Friday, Nov. 26, 10am - 8pm Saturday, Nov. 27, 10am - 6pm Sunday, Nov. 28, 11am - 4pm

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

ANIA KIDS PLACE

Licensed Family Daycare Dewdney & 234th St Accepting new registrations for children ages 1-5. Reasonable rates & discount for siblings

Call: 604. 476. 0915

• Over 50 Craft Tables • Super Rafﬂe Prizes • Great Gift Ideas • $1.00 Admission

K & G Craft Sale @ Blue Moon Stables 18832 McQuarrie Rd Pitt Meadows

SOCIAL WORKER Pleasant View Care Home, Mission, BC Complex care facility is seeking a contract Social Worker for 12 hours a week. Bring your expertise and passion for geriatric care to our team. With your strong commitment to quality care, you will help support our residents and their families. Requirements: A minimum of 3 years social work practice in complex care and a degree in social work. This is a 1.5 to 3 year opportunity. Send your resume by Nov. 15, 2011 to: Annette Condon, Administrator Fax: 604-826-2024 or e-mail to: applyto@pvhs.ca JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS power sweeping, power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record required. Experience beneficial, but will train. Email jobs@atlasg.net or fax 604-294-5988

Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators Highway – BC & AB O/O’s $1.70+ per mile Co. Drivers 44c mile

From Nov 12th up to & including Nov 27th ALSO Dec 5th & included Dec 17th Homemade soaps, Knitting & Sewing (604)460-7600

Send resume & “N” print abstract Fax: 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604-214-3161 DRIVER. COMPANY EXPANDING. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, preferably with 1 year flat deck exp. Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179.

ONTIME TRANSPORT INC. Requires 1 Super Train Owner operator to run BC-Alberta. Steady work. Top Revenue.

Please call Kieran at 604-857-1191. Thank you for your interest. www.ontimetransport.ca

PUDDLE D (Duck) Children’s Ctr Preschool Daycare 21/2 to 5 years Before &/or After school care K ~ 12 years

Stewardship, Grants & Donor Development Coordinator Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley is seeking a community minded individual with a passion for children and work in the charitable sector. The position will have lead responsibilities in donor development and stewardship including with individuals, foundations and corporations. The Stewardship and Development Coordinator will have a proven record as a fundraiser with speci¿c knowledge of and networks across the Fraser Valley, will provide assistance to effectively implement tools, create proposals and provide presentations to accomplish agency objectives in grants and development initiatives which includes working with grantors, title, presenting and corporate sponsors as well as individual donors to secure and steward external funding for organizational programs and initiatives and to emphasize the long term sustainability of BBBSFV. The position will support internal operations by collecting information for progress reports, grant proposals and solicitation documents. This is a full time position based in the Abbotsford of¿ce providing service throughout the Fraser Valley. The applicant must have reliable transportation and provide proof of clear criminal record. Wages to be negotiated. To apply for this position please provide a cover letter with resume to Brenda Bertin, Of¿ce Manager by e-mail at brenda.bertin@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or by fax 604-852-2518. Deadline for applying is November 25, 2011. We would like to thank all applicants however only quali¿ed candidates will be contacted for the interview process.

Davie Jones Edith McDermott Highland Park Pitt Meadows Programs included: Arts, Science, Music, Math, Dramatic Play & Sports Fully licensed, Qualiﬁed E.C.E. Caregivers & Teachers Close to major route

604.465.9822 98

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EDUCATION

Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment

PRE-SCHOOLS 124 MAPLE RIDGE ADVENTURE PRESCHOOL 21698 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge

(604)463-4903

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. WANTED: CHILD Care In our home, children aged 5 and 7. MonThurs, 2 hours in the morning, 4 hours after school. Pay: well above minimum wage. Qualifications: Class 5 DL (veh will be provided) driving record check,references. Stat holidays off, 4% holiday pay. Contact below: phyland@shaw.ca or call 604-467-0248 ask for Paul or Jennifer

FARM WORKERS Farm Workers

Blueberry and Cranberry Farms, located in Pitt Meadows BC, are looking for 33 farm workers to commence work February 012012 . Duties include pruning, planting, fertilizing, weeding, harvesting and other related duties. Wage $9.50/hr. Expect to work around 54 hrs per week. Geri Partnership, 16351 Aquilini Ave. Pitt Meadows, BC Apply: by fax 604.460.0944, Attn: Octavio. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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HELP WANTED

CHAMBERMAID WANTED @ Haney Motor Hotel, 22222 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge Mon to Fri 4 hours per day. Apply in person at the front desk Thurs & Fri between the hours of 10am to 12pm No phone calls please.

CARRIERS NEEDED The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows 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

HELP WANTED

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 .

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

• 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

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.

✓

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

Phone or drop in for more information on the Futures Modules

Buxton Consulting

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

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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EDUCATION

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

STUDY.WORK. S U . O

SUCCEED.

TRAIN TO BE A SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER IN MAPLE RIDGE TODAY! Community & Social Service Workers administer & implement a variety of social assistance & community services programs including life skills workshops & substance abuse treatment programs. They also assist clients in dealing with social and personal issues. Train locally for the skills necessary in this rewarding career field.

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HELP WANTED

A Phone Disconnected? We can help. Best Rates, Speedy Connections, Great Long Distance. Everyone Approved. Call Today 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect Calling All Sports Minded Individuals!!!

$11 - $20/hr! $500 Hiring Bonus! Like music and a team environment? No experience necessary, no telemarketing, 10 openings available! Benefits after 6 mos.

Call Erica at 604 777 2195

SproUS ha w tt-S JOIN ON: COMMUNITY COLLEGE S i n c e 1 9 0 3

604.466.3600 www.sprottshaw.com CALL MAPLE RIDGE:

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HELP WANTED

CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATES Required *Seasonal work* (Dec.-Sept.) with potential for F/T at a busy company in Aldergrove. The following skills/attributes are a must: D Self-motivated. D Exceptional customer service skills D Strong keyboarding skills/Data entry experience is an asset D Comfortable using most Microsoft office programs D Attention to detail D The ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment Send resume with salary expectations to: Leanne.Woelke@school specialty.com

HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B flatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefits package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763 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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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION SALES

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NU-WEST Construction Products seeks a key individual to fill the role of Customer Service Representative in our Richmond Branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing quotes, orders and ensuring customer satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary to be negotiated, group benefits, and bonus program. Apply by Fax 888.853.5795 or email humanresources@nu-west.ca

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

ASHPHALT SHINGLER

Required for Hazelmere Rooﬁng Company. Full-Time opportunity available. Must have own vehicle. Excellent Wages! Start Now! Andy 604.808.1655 E-mail : hazelmererooﬁng@shaw.ca

AUTOMOTIVE TECH.

Journeyman or 3rd/4th Year

Prince Rupert Top Wages Paid

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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

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

(#102055) Bonded

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

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

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CARPENTRY

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE HYTRAC EXCAVATING LTD.

604.312.5050

Commercial W Residential Demolition W Renovation Drainage W Landscape Driveways W Clearing Small haul 275

candymassage.blogspot.com/

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate. Cell 604-618-6401 Marcel.

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

Winter clean ups Fully INSURED

Big jobs-Small jobs-We do it all! Visa & M/C accepted

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

Dean 604-834-3076 HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430

IF I HAD A HAMMER Handyman Services

Will 604-764-1036 FULLY INSURED Creative Modifications

Mobility Aids Installs ALSO

Minor Reno’s & Home Repairs KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements

Over 20 year experience COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

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

Greg 604-818-0165

604-465-3189

Completehomerenovations@gmail.com

DUTCH TOUCH

Brisk Home Cleaners

Terri 604.837.1709

Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station

NO JOB TOO SMALL 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

SHAKE & SHINGLE PUB looking for: Full & Part Time

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

Servers / Bar Tender & Line Cook

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN 173A

COUNSELLING

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

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

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

Seven Days a Week

Call Chris 604-462-9009

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

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

SAWDUST

Gutter Cleaning Before it’s too cold

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

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Home & Castle Handymen 604-833-9525

Professional Installation

ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

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

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

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

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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MISC SERVICES

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

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

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

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

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

283A

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HANDYPERSONS

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BELRON RENOVATIONS INC.

HOME RENOVATIONS Decks - Bathrooms - Kitchens

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

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HOME REPAIRS

Local Maple Ridge company

Small Jobs OK

(778)233-1114 Ray CHOICE RENOVATIONS Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

Gary 467-3024 Cellular 604-671-9694

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

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

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Available for Delivery Call for pricing

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

DRYWALL

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. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 frame2finish general contractor now accepting fall & spring contracts. Contact Al Davis 604-818-6657. FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way. Small renovations. 604-463-5413

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Renovations / Repairs

M.T. GUTTERS

287 RETAIL

ABACUS ROOFING Asphalt roofs, Re & Re, Shake conversions *28yrs Exp. - Also Snow plow & Junk Removal

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HERFORT CONCRETE

Send resume and hours available to: #101 12473 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC or email subway_careers@shaw.ca

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

604.786.8769

PRESSURE WASHING

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Prompt Delivery Available

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

CONCRETE & PLACING

341

.Jim’s Mowing-Same Day Service More than just mowing

It’s never too early

PLUMBING

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

(604)465-1311

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360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416 ✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

Xmas Light installs

PAVING/SEAL COATING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

meadowslandscapesupply.com

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

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

Green Services Ltd

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

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306

November Special Call now and save!

Call (604)763-8795

CLEANING SERVICES

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

778-245-9069

andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com

• Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating

604.319.1993

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

Call 7 days/week

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

Full time / Part time, Benefits available, and competitive wage

WE are a Rogers dealer and currently seeking for a number of sales professionals. If you are a good strong closer with excellent customer skills, hard worker and can work independently, you are the right candidate of this position. We offer a good hourly rate plus commission and 5 working day in North Shore. Past cellular sales exp is definite asset. Please email your resume with cover letter to hrbc@cellmart.com

GARDENING

Lic ~ WCB ~ Hst ~ 20% off

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LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

778-245-9069

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

Keep your gutters clean or the water will come in!

604-468-8889

Ability to work till late on weekends & weekdays a great asset. Please indicate on resume.

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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

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

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS EAGLE TILE

Bathrooms, Drywall, Basements Painting. Residential/ Commercial Pressure washing, Gutter cleaning.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

www.younghusbandresources.com

Hiring ALL Shifts for ALL Ridge Meadows locations.

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New or Old Home Renovations

Younghusband Resources Ltd #100-1628 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9 Fax - 604-552-1206 Email: jason@younghusband.ca

F/T CHEF (Maple Ridge) Daenamoo Korean Rest. 3- 5 yrs exp. Prepare & cook meals $17.00/hr Tel. 604-459-3339 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

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

604-777-5046

CHUCK’S CONSTRUCTION

Community Support Worker

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

NEED CASH TODAY?

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com

View Details at: www.rainbowchrysler.ca Call: Brian Musgrave 1.877.624.8207 or e-mail: bmusgrave@ rainbowchrysler.ca

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Required for supporting adults with physical and mental disabilities. CPR/First aid and valid driver’s license. Competitive wages (union rates and benefits). Must be available weekends and over nights. Send resumes to:

PERSONAL SERVICES

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

220.JUNK(5865)

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (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

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TOPSOIL

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

367C

SNOWCLEARING

SNOW CLEARING

Drvwys, sidewalks, sm lots, de-icing Fr $20. 604-466-1891 / 910-0502

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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 $

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

Bob Fitz-James 604-467-0333

Single items to entire households

463-4449 or 209-6583 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 TWO TV’s, 1 is a 27” JVC, the other s a 22” Mitsuibishi, both have a great picture. Also black Sony TV stand with glass doors & 1 shelf inside. $120. for all obo. Call Nancy (604)467-2288

GARAGE SALES

#18 - 11950 Laity St

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

Furniture, couch, loveseat & chair, diningroom set, assorted lamps, end table, coffee tables and more.

560

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Jacuzzi J-460, 5 man hot tub. New floor model $5000. Call Dwayne at 604-514-6750

MAYTAG microwave stainless steel, over the stove, new, in box $130. firm. Storm door, brown aluminum $40. firm. Snow tires (off Aerostar van) R14” good shape $50. firm (604)463-7395

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PEARL DRUM SET, $1200, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

REAL ESTATE

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

625 PETS 477

PETS

2 P/B MALE Yorkies, vet ✓ 1st shots, 11 weeks old, $900. 604820-7053. BORDER Collie/Springer Spaniel X. Vet checked, dewormed, first shots. $300. Call 604-746-6728 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 CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, dew claws removed, vet ✔, dewormed, 9 weeks. $650. (604)850-0573 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161. LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder. $750 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com MALTESE pups, 2 males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised. 604-464-5077.

Chihuahua 6 mos, female, spayed, shots, for good home. $1200 obo. 1 (604) 392-3604

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

MAPLE RIDGE 2 brand new high quality houses, 2 story with bsmnt. Approx. 3500 & 4000 sq. ft. Will trade for old house. 778-240-0444

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

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

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

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS

ANTIQUE & Collectible AUCTION Monday Nov 21, 7pm Viewing on Sunday 1pm - 5pm & Monday from 10am CENTRAL AUCTION #313 - 20560 - Langley By Pass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.ca

545

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Deluxe Retirement Living

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

Min Pin X

509

MISC. FOR SALE

FUEL

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

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 Bedroom with gas fireplace No Pets, Non Smoker

$500. & up + util’s

(604)467-5271 604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Now 3 BDRM. & 2 BDRMS. 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. 1 & 2 bdrm incl heat & h.w. no dogs.604-467-9420 or 477-9021

Maple Ridge

Glenwood Manor Apartments

Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

BBY nr Lough. Mall, upper 2 flrs of family home,5bdrm,dbl garage Now. ns/np/refs, $1800 +3/4 utils. P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250 Coquitlam 2bdrm bsmt, near Schoolhouse/Austin.Avail immed. NS/Refs. $950/mo + shared utils.

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)

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

MAPLE RIDGE

The Meadows

1 & 2 Bdrs from $750/mo GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large,

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

Near Shopping & Amenities.

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

(604)463-6841 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

604-464-3550

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

736

HOMES FOR RENT

CABINET MAKER, experienced or apprentice required for custom millwork shop in Poco. Call 604941-1588 or Fax. 604-941-1538. MAPLE RIDGE Central 4 Bdrm 2 Bath, newly painted, Xtra Lrg yard, F/P, N/S, N/P Avail Now $1550.mo (604)773-3912 MR 4bdrm rancher new reno’d on Acres near Gldn Ears Brdg N/S N/P avail Dec 1. $1850 778 889 5215 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 now. Call 604-725-4873.

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

MAPLE RIDGE

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

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

604-463-3000

MAPLE COURT I

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

MAPLE COURT II

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

MAPLE RIDGE Central. Lrg 1 bdrm nr amens, insuite w/d, d/w, patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed Ns/Np. $890 +utils. 604-307-2241.

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

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

750

SUITES, LOWER

800SQ.FT. 1bd, 230th & Dewdney, carp/lam., shrd. lndy, sep. ent, no pets/smokers, suits individual/couple. $775/mo. all incl. &intrnt/wi-fi 604-466-9579 (bfr 8pm) or 604-307-0787 anytime. COQUITLAM: 2Bdrm, close to Coq. centre & bus. Incl elec/gas. wireless int. N/P. $900mo. 604-374-2655 MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm. & den 1400sf., sep. ldry. New bath.& carpet Close to shops N/P N/S. $900 mo + 40% utils. Now 604-505-8181 Maple Ridge 232nd St new 1 bdrm incl hydro/gas. Nr both schl NP/NS $650. 604-465-6861, 604-725-8862 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 MAPLE RIDGE Central. Brand new 2 bdrm, 1200 s/f. New W/D, stove & D/W. $1000/mo. incl utils. N/S. Absolutely no pets. 604-477-9871. PITT MEADOWS. 2 bdrm bsmt. No pets, no smoking. Avail. immed. $850/mo 604-465-4530 aft 6 p.m.

750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE ~ 2 Bedroom near Planet Ice, quiet area, cul-d-sac, Big back yard Living room, F/S. D/W, own Washer/Dryer, Parking. No Smoking, No Pets $800/mo all inlc’d + cable, avail immed (604)463-7017 MAPLE RIDGE, Central. Newer home, legal grd lvl bright 2 bdrm, sep ent, own W/D. Lrg cov’d patio & yard. $975 incl util. NS/NP. Ref’s req. Avail now. 604-476-1617 MAPLE RIDGE East. Brand new 2 bdrm, over 1,000sf, sep entry, $875/mo incl utils/cable. Avail Nov. 1. NP/NS. (604)723-5476 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. $900/mo. 604-467-1053 MAPLE RIDGE West 1 bdrm, fresh paint & upgrading, share laundry, N/S, N/P, avail immed $725/mo incl gas & hydro (604)463-9963

RENTALS 750

SUITES, LOWER

PORT MOODY. Heritage Mountain 2 bdrm (lrg w/view) + office space, 1300 sq/ft, insuite w/d, all appls. Avail now. $1200. 604-725-4873.

751

SUITES, UPPER

MAPLE RIDGE central. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, l/rm & f/rm. mst bdrm w/ensuite. Dble garage. Hot water/hydro incl. D/W. Share W/D. Walk to Thomas Haney school, nr all amenits. N/S. N/P. Dec 1. 778-552-8946.

PORT COQUITLAM. SxS 3 bdrm, 2 bth, appls, s/deck, view, nr amens, recent renos. $1150. 604-941-4166

752

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

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

604-765-4074 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

COMPOSTING FACILITY NOTICE TAKE NOTICE THAT Pilot Grove Soil Products Inc. of 704-1478 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5H 4G8 has applied to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (“Metro Vancouver”) pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw for a Licence to: 1.

Operate a Composting Facility located at 23352 McKay Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, where yard waste, food waste, wood waste and food soiled paper products would be received and composted, thereby reducing the volume of waste destined for disposal. Materials such as hatchery waste, fish processing waste, animal carcasses and manure would not be permitted on site.

Operate within the boundaries of the land or premises with the legal description of: PID 001-751-875 Lot 12, Plan 6421, District Lot 275, Group 1, New Westminster Land District, except plan 69652.

Run the aerated static pile, membrane covered, composting system inside a building Monday – Sunday, 24 hours a day; limit the receipt of organic materials and mixing of organics to the hours of Monday – Sunday 6AM -8PM.

Ensure no more than a combined total weight of approximately 4,000 tonnes of compostable organics and actively composting materials would be on the site at any given time. The total weight of finished compost product is not included in the combined total weight of unprocessed organics and unfinished compost provided above. The annual maximum capacity of the facility would be approximately 33,800 tonnes.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

Call 604-467-3944

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

604-463-1731

AVAILABLE NOW

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

PORT COQUITLAM

Suit Mature Adults

22330 McIntosh Avenue

Haney Motor Hotel

604.465.7221

McIntosh Plaza Highrise 1/2 Block to Town F/F fridge & easy clean stoves Avail Aug 1. NO PETS

$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.

RENTALS

Polo Club Apartments

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express

✶ Move In Allowance

ROOMS FOR RENT

Call: 778-882-8894

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

1 BEDROOM SUITES

746

604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

MAPLE RIDGE

RENTALS

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO

MAPLE RIDGE

GARIBALDI Court

APARTMENT/CONDO

Certiﬁed Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building for Mature Adults Only

MATTRESSES staring at $99

Sunday, Nov 20th, 11am-4pm

604-942-6907

706

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

ESTATE SALE

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

RENTALS

Maple Ridge Central

“Since 1987”

MAPLE RIDGE

Tree Service

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

551

PAUL BUNYAN

706

#1 Cash Buyer

A.C. TREE SERVICE 30 years experience

FURNITURE

RENTALS

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

This Notice is published pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 as amended. A person who may be adversely affected by the granting or amending of the Licence described in this notice may, within 30 days of its publication, notify Metro Vancouver’s Solid Waste Manager in writing stating how that person is affected. The Solid Waste Manager may take into consideration any information received after 30 days only if the Solid Waste Manager has not made a decision on the Licence. Please note that submissions in response to this notice may be made available to the public as part of the public record, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Metro Vancouver Attention: Ray Robb, Solid Waste Manager 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby B. C. V5H 4G8 Phone: (604) 432-6200 Fax: (604) 436-6707 Email: regulationenforcement@metrovancouver.org

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RENTALS 752

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

PITT MEADOWS, Ford & Harris, 3 bdrm T/H. Quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

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

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The Scrapper

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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

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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1991 MAZDA 626, 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, aircrd, reliable, clean, runs A1, $1,900 obo. Phone (778)317-6091. 2000 FOCUS SE auto, 4/dr, 179K, fully loaded. Drives like new. Health forces sale. $2400. 778-893-4866 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS blk, loaded, 5spd, s/rf. Mint. MP3 no acc. lady driven 59k $9800. 604-789-4859. 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, 4 dr, 4 cly, auto, 40,000 km, mint, loaded, $17,900. Phone (778)317-6091.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3995 obo. (604)826-0519 2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6600 firm. 604-538-9257. 2006 NISSAN Altima 2.5 auto, light green ext, beige Int. Clean good cond 185kms, no accidents $9500. Call Al 604-209-4156 cell 604-466-5563

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604793-3819 2011 NISSAN VERSA 4dr auto black loaded, 14,000kms. Asking $11,900 obo. 778-895-7570

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, beautiful cond. $16,500 obo. 604-287-1127

2011 HEMISPHERE F28RGSS

DSI water heater, Slide-out, microwave, LCD TV, HUGE SAVINGS! $24,995 (Stk.30964) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2011 LAREDO 291TG

Elec. awning, “FAMILY SIZED” dinette, LCD TV, power storage jack & more. $27,995 (Stk.30854) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644 24’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel, new hot water tank & funrace, sleeps 5 or 6, $4600 (604)467-5041

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $18,900. 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

Drivers, navigators, phone operators and dispatchers needed. Antlers optional.

TRUCKS & VANS

1993 DAKOTA extended cab, totally loaded, 2WD. $1500. obo. Call 778-908-9754 2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6400. 604-812-1278 2008 FORD F350 4x4 diesel, loaded, super cab, 75,000kms, Asking $25,900. 778-895-7570 DIESEL SHUTTLE Bus, wheelchair lift, A/C, 7.3 diesel org 73K, safety cert. $6850. Must go! 604-209-5679

AUCTION CANCELLED The auction scheduled for November 19, 2011 at Mayfair Self Storage, 20010 Stewart Cres. has been cancelled. Notice is hereby given that on November 26th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at 11985 - 203rd 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. Ian Rutherford...... Unit # F041 Robert Fehlauer......Unit#E005 Amber Pascoe........Unit #F001 The following vehicles will be sold, as per the warehouse liens act: 2001 Dodge 4WHDR VIN# 3B6MF36781M520326 registered owner Ian Stuart Rutherford, debt amount $2046.02 2006 Haulmark Trailer VIN# 16HGB20246U051452, registered owner Helen Chan Sun, debt amount $3981.15. If you have any claim to these vehicles please respond in writing by December 2nd, 2011, to Maple Ridge Towing (1981) Ltd, 23283 McKay Ave, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2W 1B9.

NIGHTS OF SERVICE: November 25+26 December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17+31

604-515-NOSE (6673) Operation Red Nose is a conﬁdential designated driver service. Help keep our roadways safe this holiday! Thanks to our partners:

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