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The provincial government announced more than $300 million in capital funding for schools across B.C. Mon-day, but the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District was absent from the list of recipi-ents.

In all, the province an-nounced money to build nine new schools and four school additions, as well as buy six school sites.

The bulk of the funding goes to the Surrey school district, one of the few districts with growing student enrollment.

Secretary-treasurer Wayne Jefferson said while Maple Ridge didn’t receive funding for a new school, he is opti-mistic the district will be in-cluded in future capital fund-ing announcements.

New school funding across the province has been largely static for the past five years, he noted, so Monday’s an-nouncement is a positive sign.

“This shows they are actu-ally addressing the issue, the need for capital funds,” he said.

“There’s been large pent up demand, but it’s now being recognized as a priority.”

However, board chair Ken Clarkson was disappointed the local school district wasn’t included in the funding an-nouncement.

“I understand there is a need in Surrey, but there is a need here as well,” he said.

Vancouver police have recom-mended charges against 60 people involved in the Stanley Cup riot, in-cluding four from Maple Ridge.

Chief Jim Chu announced Monday police have recommended Crown charge all 60 with participating in a riot along with other charges of mis-chief, assault, and break-and-enter.

The charges come four and a half months after the June 15 rampage that erupted after the Vancouver Canucks lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup fi nals to the Boston Bruins.

“The Integrated Riot Investiga-tion Team, made up of eight police agencies, has done an incredible job handling the largest investigation in our city’s history. It’s been daunt-ing, time-consuming and exhaus-tive. But we knew it would be,” said Chu.

Crown must still review the cases and approve the charges.

The Integrated Riot Investigation Team examined more than 5,000 hours of video to build the cases, but has been criticized for failing to rec-ommend charges sooner, especially against the rioters who confessed.

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

Four from MR face riot charges

See Charges, p9See Schools, p5

Opinion 6

Tom Fletcher 6

Looking Back 15

Arts&life 21

Community Calendar 24

Seniority 26

Sports 29

Index

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

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How do you invite 24 council can-didates to a forum and ensure they all give good answers to tough ques-tions?

Give the questions in advance, al-low prep time and set a 90-second time limit on answers.

And skip the introductions and farewells.

The format worked Thursday at the fi rst all-candidates’ forum for Maple Ridge at Fraserview Village Hall, where about 180 people heard candidates talk taxes, transparency, old buildings, and selling ads to pay for park trails.

“I would love to say I would hold the line on taxes,” said Candace Gor-don, a former councillor.

But that makes catching up too diffi cult later. She was on a previ-ous council that had zero-per-cent tax increase for three years. “It was very diffi cult for 10 years to actually manage the budget.”

Instead, she favoured small, yearly increases in taxes.

Property tax increases should be capped at the cost of living, added Alex Pope. And Maple Ridge should try to get the homeowner’s grant raised, he added.

John Mckenzie pointed out fi re and police costs have risen 39 per cent in fi ve years, then asked if coun-cil really needed a 13-per-cent wage increase (over three years).

But Elizabeth Taylor wanted tax increases held at zero. She’s worked for non-profi t agencies which had zero budget increases for the past 15 years and pointed out the District of Maple Ridge has two fi re chiefs.

“That’s a huge cost to the taxpay-ers.”

One way to save money would be to scale back development in the suburbs and focus on downtown development, which has lower ser-vicing costs, said Carly O’Rourke. “Absolutely do not approve those isolated services.”

And money shouldn’t have been spent on redoing 224th Street, added Randy Wagner, and later Jacques Blackstone. That street has been renovated three times since he’s lived here, Blackstone added. Taxes keep climbing and nothing happens, he added. “I have to travel half an hour in order to go buy something.”

Taxes should be increased, coun-tered Robert Masse, in order to pay for municipal garbage collection, which Maple Ridge currently does not have.

Graham Mowatt, though, pointed out developing that Albion fl ats would add millions in tax revenue to the district.

One question asked if candidates favoured corporate sponsors or using ads in park facili-ties to reduce costs, a con-cept that Cheryl Ashlie said was “interesting.”

Such partnerships al-ready exist, said Judy Dueck, citing Haney Horsemen Association’s partnership with the district for trail maintenance.

Maple Ridge has already used partnerships, such as sponsorships in the Arts Centre Theatre and Wild Play Elements Park, which leases a former campground off the district

and pays $32,000 a year to do so, not-ed Craig Speirs.

Mike Morden referred to a Seattle program in which the city partners with neighbourhoods and shared

capital costs and pointed out Rotary and Lions service clubs already sponsor park facilities.

“For seniors, we can have a Depends Park,” added Sandy Macdou-

gall. But advertising has to be done carefully, he added, otherwise the

agency will make the money and municipality won’t.

Perhaps certain portions of side-walks could be sponsored to reduce costs, said Kierstan Duncan, adding sidewalks could have messages or

handprints. “I think that would be kind of cool.”

The long-festering issue of the Northumberland Court on Fraser Street, otherwise known as the ghet-to, which was demolished last week, came up for discussion when candi-dates were asked if they favoured automatic inspections of decrepit buildings.

The number of vacant lots and old buildings in the downtown, though, “is probably a blessing,” because it allows an opportunity for infi ll devel-opment of the downtown, said Claus Andrup.

Many candidates warned that property rights had to be respected in dealing with old buildings. The present council followed that course, pointed out Dueck, Ashlie and Speirs.

Demolishing old buildings must be done carefully, or lawyers get rich, from court challenges by property owners, said Speirs. “We are obli-gated to stay within the law.”

The district already has bylaws to allow inspections of old buildings, pointed out Dueck. The answer is to densify the downtown and get “eyes on the street.”

Al Hogarth acknowledged it took a long time to tear down the ghetto. “I know we didn’t move that fast.” But there are human rights and prop-erty rights.

“But we took action and we’re tak-ing action.”

Christian Cowley said there’s too much development on Maple Ridge’s outskirts, which makes it less attrac-tive to build downtown, so specula-tors and land holders hold on to their properties rather than sell.

Councillors all said the municipal government should be accessible and open.

It’s doing that already, said Ashlie.Maple Ridge, Kelowna and Port Co-

quitlam were named as three of the most transparent and open govern-ments in a Dec. 10, 2010 article in the National Post, Ashlie pointed out.

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Dana Lang brought a foosball game and a Strider bicycle, while Bob Goos brought some Santas made out of vegetable gourds to the silent auction to help pay for campaign costs.

The Maple Ridge can-didates were also selling themselves Saturday at the Democracy Fair in the Arts Centre Theatre.

The event drew 18 candi-

dates to the Genstar the-atre, where they set up dis-plays, sold their goods and met voters.

“The good thing is, people are face to face with you,” said fi rst-time candidate Bob Goos.

And maybe that forces people to be more honest, he added.

Candidate Wendy Cook helped organize the event in an attempt to raise voter interest in the Nov. 19 Maple Ridge election.

The event, however, didn’t

raise the interest of present members of council, who, with the exception of Mayor Ernie Daykin, skipped the event.

“I think it shows a little bit of arrogance,” said Carly O’Rourke, running in her second municipal cam-paign.

“And a lot of people have noticed that.”

It’s up to the candidates as to whether they want to show up, added Candace Gordon, a former councillor seeking another term.

“They’re [incumbents] confi dent that they’re a known quantity and there’s an element of truth in that.”

O’Rourke pointed out only fi rst-term councillors Mike Morden and Cheryl Ashlie voted against the 13-per-cent council salary increase last summer and said the other incumbents may have a sense of entitlement. May-be there should be limit on the number of terms a coun-cillor can sit, she added.

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Maple Ridge council candidate Christian Cowley addresses the audience at the first all-candidates’ forum.

Present councillors skip Democracy Fair

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Blackstone and Pope said Maple Ridge should provide live video streaming of its council meetings, already avail-

able in Pitt Meadows. Electronic voting is

also possible, Blackstone added.

Mowatt agreed the dis-trict had an open govern-

ment, but questioned the annual citizens report which he said showed dif-ferent budget surpluses, of $29 million, $42 million or $1.1 million.

Taylor said she’s lived in Maple Ridge for 11 years.

“I never seen a council-lor or mayor in my neigh-bourhood at all.”

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The fair was the fi rst political venture for Dana Lang, who had al-ways wanted to run and decided this was the time to do it. She had collected bids totalling $65 for the toys she was selling, enough to pay the $50 fee for the day.

She disagreed with council’s latest raise. “I’d like to see a 10-per-cent roll back.

“We need to learn how to do more with less.”

Mayoralty challenger Craig Ruthven was also at a table. “We had many different people from different walks of life.”

Coun. Craig Speirs would have gone if he had the time and said he heard the turnout wasn’t that good, and that it was “just a bunch of wanna-be politicians talking to each other.”

Cook, though, said that 309 members of the public showed up

to talk to 13 municipal candidates, two may-oralty candidates and fi ve school board candi-dates.

“You can’t make those comments when you didn’t even show up.”

Coun. Al Hogarth said it wasn’t high on his to-do list “because another candidate was involved in organizing it.

“It wasn’t a bad idea, but it should be done by an independent body.”

Cook said one result of

the day was that three candidates – Peter Tam, Jacques Blackstone and Cook – formed a group to bring a fi ne arts school to Maple Ridge.

With each candidate paying $50 each, the fees barely covered the $900 paid to rent the theatre and pay for the staffi ng. The Peace Twig Fund-raising Society booked the ACT and managed the fees, and Cook said she paid for her own table space.

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‘Maple Ridge council should provide live streaming’

We need to learn to do more with less: Lang

Upcoming candidates’ meetings:• Nov. 7 – 7 p.m., The Pitt Meadows Community Association is hosting an all-candidates meeting at the new South Bonson Community Centre. Candidates should RSVP no later than Nov. 1 by either calling the PMCA at 604-465-5500 or email [email protected]. Questions for candidates can be emailed to [email protected].• Voters who want to hear from the 11 Maple Ridge school board candidates can at Whonnock Lake Centre, Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. It is the only trustee all-candidates meeting prior to the Nov. 19 election, and is hosted by the Whonnock Community Association.

For Maple Ridge council:• Nov. 1 – 7 p.m., the Thornhill Community Association hosts a meeting for council and mayoral candidates who have never held

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A 65-year-old man in Pitt Meadows seriously burned his hand while setting off an explosive on Halloween.

The injury was one of two calls for the city’s fi re department on Mon-day that involved fi re-works, although RCMP responded to dozens of other incidents involv-ing bottle rockets and fi re crackers, despite a ban in the municipality.

Police were called to a home on Cusick Cres-cent in Pitt Meadows around 10:30 p.m.

The senior injured his hand around 10 p.m. by setting off a bear banger – an explosive that can travel more than 125 feet – in the Somerset neighbourhood.

He didn’t loose any fi ngers, but assistant fi re chief Rob Chatton said the man, who was taken to Ridge Mead-ows Hospital, will re-quire surgery and suf-fered signifi cant burns, including some to his face.

At 11 p.m., the fi re department rushed to a car fi re in the 11800-block of Bonson Road that started after two in a group of about six teenagers dropped a lit fi reworks onto the passenger seat of a car, a Dodge Neon.

A neighbour noticed the fi re and doused most of the fl ames us-

ing a fi re extinguisher.“It’s a mindless prank

that has a lot of reper-cussion,” said Chatton.

“Now somebody’s ve-hicle has been damaged and it put residents in the area in danger.”

A police dog was brought out to sniff down the group of teens, and police arrest-ed a 17-year-old boy.

Since 2005, the sale, purchase and lighting of fi reworks in Maple Ridge and Pitt Mead-ows has been restricted to individuals who hold a certifi cate from Natu-ral Resources Canada’s Explosives Regulatory Division. The course costs $100.

The fi reworks bylaw allows RCMP, bylaws offi cials and fi refi ght-ers to ticket offenders with fi nes of $1,000 for selling fi reworks and $200 for setting them off without a permit.

Ridge Meadows RCMP added 13 aux-iliary cops, six volun-teers on bicycle patrol, and four bylaw en-forcement offi cers to boost the complement of 15 police offi cers on watch, which included the street enforcement unit, members of which drove around Pitt Mead-ows and Maple Ridge in unmarked cars, seizing fi reworks.

Police attended to a total of 53 calls Monday night. No fi reworks re-lated fi res or injuries were reported in Maple Ridge.

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School District has been looking for capital funding from the provincial government for more than fi ve years to build a new elementary school in the Albion neighbourhood of east Ma-ple Ridge. The school district already owns property on 104th Avenue, where it intends to build the new school.

Last year, the district passed up sev-en new modular classrooms offered by the provincial government to help house students with the implementa-tion of all-day Kindergarten, instead using existing portables to save the provincial ministry about $3 million.

“We did all of that in mind with a new school in Albion,” said Clarkson. “We have to keep working to that end.”

In the past decade, the education ministry has spent $37.2 million in capital projects in School District No. 42, including the construction of Sam-uel Robertson Technical Secondary School, and the recent renovation of Garibaldi Secondary School.

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Clarkson said he doesn’t believe there will be a need to close schools in the district any time soon, as the dis-trict’s falling enrollment is starting to bottom out. However, when consider-ing the east Maple Ridge area, enroll-ment has increased steadily during that time.

Presently, the three elementary schools in the area – Albion, Alexan-der Robinson, and Kanaka Creek – are all over capacity and are relying on portables and modular classrooms to house students.

Albion elementary is the most over-crowded school in the district, with more than 550 students, despite be-ing built for 425. The school has had to install fi ve portable classrooms for this fall to accommodate the overfl ow, while some parents have had to be turned away.

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VICTORIA – The smart meter instal-lation van arrived on my street last week, as B.C. Hydro’s smart grid project heads toward the halfway mark.

This system will not only detect outages, electricity loss and theft, it enables a voluntary time-of-use system where users can get a discount by shifting consumption to low-peak times. You could even set up wind or solar generation that the meter would record and subtract from your bill.

But apparently no one wants to talk about that. Black Press papers con-tinue to run letters with exaggerated or false claims that stoke baseless fear of radio waves.

Where is this coming from? I’m grate-ful to the anonymous smart-meter foe who started sending me updates from “Citizens for Safe Technology,” a loose collection of U.S. and Canadian activists that claims to include doctors, lawyers and other professionals.

Not much is professional about the Canadian content on their website.

A video starts with a juvenile union parody showing executives plotting to sell B.C. Hydro to General Electric. Then it moves to an apparently serious interview with Bill Vander Zalm, who expands on his earlier conspiracy theory about the harmonized sales tax being part of a European Union plot for world domination.

Vander Zalm asserts that smart meters

and appliances create such a powerful surveillance network, “they’ll even know what you’re cooking.”

There are those who claim smart me-ters can tell what channel your TV is on, but this is the fi rst I’ve heard about them detecting whether you’re having eggs or oatmeal for breakfast.

And who might “they” be?“The big picture is, of course, that

we’re moving to globalization,” Vander Zalm intones. “Eventually we’ll be governed out of Brussels, Belgium or someplace like that. And this all ties into that. They can monitor what’s happening anywhere in the world. It’s Big Brother. We’ll be totally controlled.”

He stops just short of what I’ll call the Full Tinfoil, a belief that these radio waves control minds directly.

Wildlife artist Robert Bateman also makes an ass of himself in a brief video, where he describes hiring someone to come in and detect “hot” wiring in his Saltspring Island mansion. (A surprising number of self-appointed smart meter experts sell measuring and “shielding” services.)

A reader sent me a local newspaper commentary by Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall, basically a vague summary of NDP talking points about smart meters being too expensive and a possible health threat.

This is interesting, because the City of Nelson owns its own power utility, which started installing wireless meters in 2004. They fi nished last year, with no protest.

I asked Mungall why. She was on the city council that chose a different model, a “drive-by” meter. They broadcast readings every 15 seconds and still need

meter readers, who no longer have get out of their trucks.

B.C. Hydro’s meters signal only three or four times a day, but one of the often-repeated false claims about them is that they secretly transmit much more often with some sort of damaging energy pulses. And yet these granola-loving West Kootenay folks cheerfully endure a 24/7 bombardment of what are essen-tially brief cell phone signals.

Mungall said Nelson council specifi cal-ly rejected a smart grid system, “because of the cost.” Somehow retaining meter readers saves the city money.

She noted that rural parts of her constituency are serviced by B.C. Hydro, and some people are very concerned.

I’ll bet they are. Not just in West Koote-nay, but a few other remote areas known for production of B.C.’s number one cash crop.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press

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Premier Christy Clark announced $350 million in capital funding for schools on Monday, but none for the Liberal riding of Maple Ridge-Mission, where Albion elementary is turning kids away and the surrounding neighbourhood remains the fast-est growing in the district.

A new elementary school in Albion has been the local school district’s top capital priority for sev-eral years now, and for which it has already pur-chased land.

Second on the priority list is expanding Samuel Robertson secondary – also in Albion. For some reason it was built for 600 students and now has about 1,000.

Albion elementary has 555.Both projects were given a “high” rating by the

province this past March.Last year, the school district passed up money

for new modular classrooms to house the prov-ince’s newest initiative, all-day Kindergarten, in-stead touching up and reusing old portables it had stored away in hope that such a frugal decision would be remembered when new capital money became available.

Yet the need for a new school in Albion was not deemed important enough this time around, de-spite the fact Liberal MLA Marc Dalton won his seat in the last provincial election by just 198 votes. He has since been the target of a recall campaign, which was only called off so organizers could focus on fi ghting the HST – which they did, successfully.

Now Mr. Dalton can’t even deliver funding for a new building in his own riding to relieve over-crowding at Albion elementary, which in Septem-ber added fi ve more portables and another Kinder-garten class – for four in all – and still had to turn students away.

So if not now, then when? No doubt just before the next provincial election.

But the need is not now, it was fi ve years ago.And growth in Albion is not about to slow; in

fact, more growth there is the main topic of the current municipal election.

Evidently, sending smoke signals is not enough.

If voters of this riding are tired of being left out, of being told to wait until next time, they need to send a louder message.

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THE NEWSB.C. Hydro’s meters signal only three or four times a day, but one of the often-repeated false claims about them is that they secretly transmit much more often with some sort of damaging energy pulses.


EDITOR, THE NEWS:City hall is going to transform it-

self in the upcoming election, but the same insanity will continue instead of having moral leadership with the voters.

Thank, God, the mayor and a few are leaving. Let’s party.

These spendthrifts have been bleed-ing us for the past few years with big tax hikes while spending like crazy: new library, decorative round-a-bouts, and fancy crosswalk inter-sections, new fi re vehicles and more, while RCMP police services are con-tinuously substandard.

What is the goal, squeeze out low-middle class or low-income people who cannot afford to live here, while other areas get better services for less taxes?

A senior told me: “politicians – one’s a crook, the other a thief, who do you vote for?”

Like the betraying clowns in Otta-wa, city hall spends money like inept yo-yos while stiffi ng us with $300-plus annual tax increases.

No accusations, why not have a transparent audit for the past fi ve years to see why we are being hosed by the former leadership with high costs of city staff wages.

Fact: Port Coquitlam’s library is 25 years old and far smaller than our new library being built and PoCo’s population is at least 3.5 times larg-

er than ours. That joke decision is about as rational as someone making $25,000 a year buying a $1.5 million home.

Nobody has the brains to slash sala-ries at city hall, or post those wages, or show the cost of these stylish projects.

I went to the old library, and you could drive a truck through it and hit no one.

What do you think a costly new one will do – bring in a lot of tourism dol-lars to offset our high taxes? Give me a break.,

I can see a library of this size in New Westminster or Maple Ridge, but not here.

There are many examples of sound barrier walls in B.C. that cost less than the one in Pitt Meadows, but who cares – just like the poor reception me and a neighbor got for reporting 9-1-1 crimes years ago.

Why not subcontract out munici-pal jobs like watering plants or put-ting up decorations or cutting grass instead of someone making $20-plus an hour?

Why not do the same with bylaws and others who make hefty wages off our backs.

In hard economic times we should reinvent ourselves, not spend money irresponsibly.

The attitude of city hall parallels the same idiocy in Ottawa in spend-ing insane billions on wild foreign

lands with our money and forgiving billions in debts while throwing cash at the military or bailouts for crooks in the fi nancial and auto sectors, at the same time, people here suffer and have to tighten their belts. That is re-pulsively indefensible.

Fact: voter turnout at all electoral levels is declining. Wonder why?

Politicians give lame promises, stiff you, and govern us with questionable judgment with their bloated wallets.

To those candidates who think it is OK to raise taxes more than $1,000 in three years, your insincerity and ar-rogance should cost you votes as we need brains behind the wheel.

Freeze taxes and boot out poor leader-ship.

I recall council claiming it had good relations with the Katzie band, but they only meets once a year. That is shameful.

Little kids know better fi scal re-straints and common sense than this council.

Money does not grow on trees.We need to attract tourism and busi-

ness, not create an fancy illusions.We certainly would not manage our

homes in such reckless ways.Fact: most of these costly projects

could have been finished with far less cost.

Wake up, voters.NORMAN EDWIN PITT MEADOWS

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Why is MLA promoting a reli-

gious group? (Letters, Oct. 28)A recent letter to the editor pur-

ported that my statement to the Legislature was a promotion of a re-ligious group.

While I applaud Andrew van Baarsen for his courage to come for-ward and his attention to provincial politics, I would like to set the record straight.

Alpha is not a religious group; it is an inter-denominational program open to everyone, no matter their race, religion or sexual preference.

It is a course de-signed to provide a welcoming, friend-ly environment for those looking for answers to life’s questions.

More than a 1,000 people from Maple Ridge alone have participated in it.

MLAs from both sides of the House frequently men-tion different religions during two-minute statements, often to promote

different holidays or festivals. In no way was my statement a pro-

motion of one belief over another, nor was it a promotion of one view-point over another.

Bullying and prejudice of any kind are not tolerated by this government, and for anyone to claim differently is wrong.

My intention was to bring aware-ness to a program open to everyone seeking direction.

I apologize if anyone interpreted it otherwise.

MARC DALTON

MAPLE RIDGE-MISSION MLA

EDITOR, THE NEWS: There are many making statements and suggesting that

things are not happening in Maple Ridge, that the ‘old’ guys and gals are not adequate, blah, blah, blah.

First, things are going on, and, in my opinion, in a sensible manner. Success does not come overnight.

Secondly, if these people do not want to have growth, they better discover a method of convincing all to stop propagat-ing.

Council needs a couple of changes, there is no doubt, but most of the present group should be proud of their achieve-ments and direction so far, albeit it slower than a lot of us would like.

I think some of the council-seat-seeking crowd is looking more for pay cheques than a chance to be part of seeing this community blossom.

LORNE RIDING

MAPLE RIDGE

EDITOR, THE NEWS:The District of Maple Ridge’s secondary suite bylaw stipu-

lates that extra fees must be paid for water, sewer and re-cycling services, if a legalized secondary suite is located on the premises. The rationale for this is that a secondary suite will result in an increased used of these services.

It is an erroneous assumption, though, as there could be only one resident in the main dwelling and one in the suite for a total of two. On the other hand, a residence with no secondary suite could be the residence of a family of four of fi ve, or more people.

If Maple Ridge is to charge fees for services according to usage, a better measuring stick would be the number of people residing in a specifi c dwelling, whether they do so in one or two separate units.

Next door in Pitt Meadows, a reduction in the same fees is offered to owners as an incentive to legalize their suites. The safety offered to residents by a properly legalized suite that meets the building code regulations seems to be of more importance than an opportunity for more money out of home owners to city politicians in Pitt Meadows than to those in Maple Ridge.

GILLES PARIZEAU

MAPLE RIDGE

It’s about watching community bloom

City out of sync with voters

In no way did statement promote one belief

A tale of two suite bylaws

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Maple Ridge This MonthNovember 2011Council Meeting ScheduleMayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.

Monday, November 7 9:00 am Council Workshop, Blaney Room1:00 pm Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers

Tuesday, November 8 7:00 pm Council Meeting, Council Chambers

Tuesday, November 15 7:00 pm Public Hearing, Council Chambers

Monday, November 21 9:00 am Council Workshop, Blaney Room1:00 pm Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers

Tuesday, November 22 7:00 pm Council Meeting, Council Chambers

Monday, November 28 9:00 am Council Workshop, Blaney Room

Agendas & MinutesAgendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Mayor & Council on the home page.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Local Elections November 19, 2011

Campaigning is going full force based on the number of signs at every major intersection. Did you know you have three opportunities to vote before November 19? There are two Advance Poll days as well as an ‘absentee mail ballot’ to ensure you have a chance to ‘Be A Voter.’

Go to the District website at mapleridge.ca and click on the large link featuring one of our local citizens who have been kind enough to be part of the 2011 ‘Be A Voter’ Program. That link will take you to the District’s Election 2011 web page which will lead you through the process of getting an absentee mail ballot, and all the other information that you need to be part of the Local Election.

Many people think you can vote only if you own property. That’s not true! Any resident of Maple Ridge can be a voter. If you own or rent property, rent a room or are living with mom and dad rent free (lucky you) you are eligible to vote if you are a Canadian citizen, a resident of BC for six months, have lived in Maple

Advance Polls Open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 9

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

INVOLVED: Farmers Market Moves Indoors

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

INFORMED: Remembrance Day at Memorial Peace Park

PREPARED: Fall Back

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

ENGAGED: Winter Activities

The Winter Arts & Recreation Guide is coming soon! The Digital version will be posted on our website on Thursday, November 10, and the print version will be available a week later on November 17, 2011. Online registration begins on November 22, at recreg4u.ca and full registration begins on November 24. There are lots of great new programs like ‘Ultimate Dodgeball’ for kids, beginner’s Pilates for adults or maybe you want to get ready to hit the slopes this winter fresh from our Ski and Snowboard Conditioning class. Look for more information at mapleridge.ca under the ‘Residents’ tab by clicking on ‘Parks & Leisure.’

Ridge for 30 days and are 18 years of age or older.

The District’s Election 2011 web page also features a complete list of the candidates for Mayor, Council and School Trustee positions as well as their contact information supplied to us when they fi led their nomination forms. In addition, we will post the dates, times and locations of All Candidate Meetings that are supplied to us by community organizations.

On Saturday, November 19, seven polling stations will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm throughout the community. Look for ads in this newspaper with the addresses of all the polling stations as well as information on identifi cation requirements for voting. ‘Be A Voter’ in your Local Election!

When you go to the District website at mapleridge.ca you’ll notice the new clickable link with one of our community ambassadors who are part of the 2011 Local Election ‘Be A Voter’ Campaign. Click on the link and you’ll be directed to the District’s Election 2011 web page which includes the list of candidates, information on community

‘All Candidate’ meetings and information on where to vote and voting eligibility. It only takes a few minutes to vote. We know that YOU too will be a voter November 19, 2011.

“Over the past few months, there have been those who told us that our decision to be thorough was wrong. They urged us to rush cases to court,” said Chu. “But we believe the public expects more from the police. We be-lieve the community supports the indepen-dence of the police and our professional judge-ment to conduct thor-ough investigations, not cut corners in order to satisfy the vocal criti-cisms of a few.”

Police have not named the 60 people who face charges and have not revealed if Maple Ridge teenager Nathan Ko-tylak, who confessed on TV, is among them.

Kotylak, who was 17 at the time, was caught on camera trying to light a police car on fi re, set-ting a garbage can on fi re, and smacking a girl on her breasts.

The now-suspended junior national water polo player was fi rst outed online through Facebook by people who recognized him.

He made a tearful public apology two days after the riot and chose to waive the protection afforded to him as a young offender.

Besides the four al-leged rioters from Maple Ridge: Surrey, 21; Van-couver, 12; Burnaby, 9; Abbotsford and Delta, 2; Richmond, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Lang-ley, New Westminster,

North Vancouver, Vic-toria, Courtenay, West Kelowna and Seattle, 1.

Charges from front

By the numbers:Of the 60 facing charges in connection to the Stanley Cup riot:• the average age is 21 years old;• the youngest male is 16, the oldest, 52;• the youngest female is 17 and the oldest female is 22;• the most charges recommended against one individual – 10.

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Dean McLean was turning his life around.

Now, the former Cold-stream resident is fi ght-ing for his life.

McLean, 24, was work-ing for a LitterBug Waste Disposal in Maple Ridge, where, on Oct. 13, he was crossing a Maple Ridge street when struck by a PT Cruiser.

The incident came just three weeks after McLean had successful-ly completed a two-year drug rehabilitation pro-gram that he voluntarily entered.

“He was completely rehabilitated and that should help with his re-covery from his injuries because he was clean,” said Dana Schnyder of Vernon, a longtime friend of McLean.

Ridge Meadows RCMP report McLean was thrown into the wind-shield of the PT Cruiser by the impact, then thrown to the ground.

The accident was wit-nessed by Ridge Mead-

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An off-duty Surrey Mountie also witnessed the accident.

Police said speed was not an issue in regards to the crash.

McLean was airlifted to Royal Columbian Hos-pital in New Westmin-ster.

According to McLean’s family, the accident left McLean in a coma.

He was then further induced into a medical coma. after which doc-tors paralyzed his or-gans to reduce stimula-tion on his brain, though Schnyder said Thursday that doctors are slowly taking McLean off that medication.

He also contracted pneumonia.

His prognosis remains unclear as doctors have said there is blood fl ow-ing into the brain, which means he is not brain

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McLean’s family is keeping vigil at his bed-side at Royal Columbian Hospital in New West-minster.

“Dean’s just a loud, outgoing all-round great guy,” said Schnyder. “He just took some wrong turns in life, but it was his choice to go to rehab. We’re all praying for him.”

Two men stabbed at house partyTwo men were sent to hospital with non-life threaten-ing injuries early Sunday morning after a stabbing in-cident at a house party.Emergency ser-vices were called to a home on Gee St. at 3:45 a.m. after a report of a person being stabbed with a knife.One stabbing vic-tim, a 20-year-old man, was taken to hospital by am-bulance, while a second victim, a 25-year-old man, was taken to hospi-tal by a friend.Police say a large quantity of alcohol had been consumed at the party.The identity of the suspect is not known.

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The District of Maple Ridge hereby provides notice of its intention to provide assistance in accordance with the Town Centre Investment Incentives Program for a six-storey mixed-use building located at 22308 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC, to 0891551 BC Ltd., under Building Permit No. 11-121346, in the amount of $41,076. The fi nancial incentive is intended to reduce development costs for qualifying projects within the Town Centre which will help achieve goals and objectives identifi ed by the community through the Smart Growth on the Ground Initiative and the Town Centre Area Plan.

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Ghost Ridge raised close to $25,000 this year, proving not ev-eryone is afraid of the dark.

It’s the second most raised by the haunted house since 2004.

This year’s theme for the haunted house at the Albion fairgrounds in Maple Ridge was “Poison Pen-Writings

of a Mad Man.”As a surprise Sunday,

the fi nal night of Ghost Ridge, Rayne Bever-idge and students from the Bergthorson Acad-emy of Musical Arts performed a fl ash mob, dancing to Thriller by Michael Jackson just before the start of the fi reworks at the fair-grounds, 7 p.m.

“They were all dressed up in Hallow-een costumes and they danced and sang. It was

wonderful,” said orga-nizer Lorraine Bates.

She added that one of the things that was well received this year with Ghost Ridge was the family friendly hours on the two Sat-urdays it was open; from 4:30 to 5:30, all the lights were on in the barn and no actors were on set so people could just view them.

Lots of children, as well as adults came by to check out the

haunted house, Bates said, without being scared.

Splitting the money raised this year are The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association, the Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club, the Ridge-Meadows Roller Derby League, the Society for Cre-ative Anachronism and the Ghost Ridge Haunted House Com-mittee – for next year’s event.

Ghost Ridge raises $25,000 this year

SuperheroNam Vo, 6, dressed as the Green Lantern for

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Where: Royal Columbian Hospital Sherbrooke Building Sherbrooke Lounge 260 Sherbrooke Street New Westminster, B.C.

You are invited to observe an open meeting of the Board of Directors of Fraser Health which will include a presentation on New Westminster.The Question and Answer Period, scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m., will provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions.

Webcast:For those unable to attend in person, Fraser Health is also making the meeting available via the internet. Questions will be received during the broadcast. Visit www.fraserhealth.ca for details.

This is a valuable opportunity to connect directly with the Fraser Health Board and Executive. Everyone is welcome to participate.

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

Good Business Award Criteria: • Contributes through involvement in community events or initiatives. • Contributes through direct donations of goods or services. • Supports employee involvement in the community through sponsorship of volunteerism or employee fundraising initiatives. • Has initiated promotion or support that contributes to community building. • Leads by example using resources and expertise to effect positive change in the community. • Practices guiding principles of respect, diversity, equity and social inclusion within the community.Eligibility for the Good Business Award: • The business is located or conducts business in Maple Ridge. • Two awards: Businesses under 25 employees and Businesses over 25 employees

Good Neighbour Award Criteria: • Commits ongoing acts of kindness. • Exempli es the ideal of a good neighbour. • Champions a community or neighbourhood cause. • Promotes diversity or social inclusion in the neighbourhood or community. • Contributes to building neighbourhood identity and sense of belonging of its residents. • Initiates events or projects that encourage interaction amongst neighbours and residents. • Nominees must consent in writing to the nomination. Eligibility for the Good Neighbour Award: • Resident of Maple Ridge. • Two awards: Family and Individual

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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 fi ve School Trustees for a three-year term commencing December 2011 and terminating December 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

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The jurisdiction of residence for all candidates for Mayor, Councillor and School Trustee is Maple Ridge.

GENERAL VOTING DAYGENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualifi ed 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:

ELECTOR REGISTRATIONThe District of Maple Ridge will be using the Provincial List of Electors. 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 qualifi cations 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, andNot otherwise disqualifi ed by law from voting. •

To register as a resident elector you will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) from the following. The identifi cation must prove both residency and identity.

BC Drivers Licence •Hydro, Gas, Telephone or Cable Bill •BC Identifi cation Card •BC CareCard •Credit Card or Debit Card •Social Insurance Card •Birth Certifi cate •Citizenship Card/Passport •Property Tax Notice •Min. of Social Development & Economic Security Form SDES8 •ICBC Owners Certifi cate of Insurance •

Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation(at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of other owners of the same property.

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

MAIL BALLOT VOTINGThe 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 Offi cer 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.

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In this municipal election season, it seems appropriate

to consider electoral practices and out-comes of the past.

In 1929, elections were far simpler matters than they are today. A notice in the paper of Dec. 27, 1928 announced that the returning offi cer required “the presence of the Electors” at the hall in order that they might put forward recommendations for reeve , school board or for a representative of each ward.

This was the nomina-tion part of the election and would occur on Jan. 14, 1929.

In the 1929 contest, controversy started early when someone using the pen name “Veritas” [meaning ‘truth’ in Latin] pub-lished a letter in the Jan. 3 issue of the Ga-zette, accusing the 1928 council of voting them-selves a pay increase without a thought for the poor taxpayer.

Coun. Solomon Mus-sallem took exception to this writing and fi red back that he had fought against this in-crease and had thought it should be cut from $200/year to $100 rather than increased to $300.

He announced that he would be donating his $100 increase to the cost of oiling the roads in his own Ward 2.

The big public meet-ing – what we now would refer to as an all-candidates meeting – was held prior to the nominations.

In 1929, it was held in the Aggie Hall on a Friday night – depriv-ing the citizenry of its usual dance. At this meeting, the current Reeve, John Martyn, and all the councilors could give an account of their last year’s work and so allow the citizens to decide if any should be returned to offi ce.

Once these people had spoken, it was the turn of the new contenders for their positions.

In his Gazette edito-rial of Jan. 10, J. Juniur Dougan advised all 1,454 registered voters that they should get out to vote, but should attend the meeting and study the issues fi rst.

Despite heavy fog and the distance many had to travel, more than 300 people turned up for the meeting, with particular note made of the number of women present.

The Gazette newspa-

per of Jan. 17 presented Reeve Martyn’s speech in its entirety.

He spoke with pride of the year’s major ac-complishments:

• removal of a quar-ter-mile log jam on the Alouette River;

• purchase of a gravel pit on Best Road for $1,000;

• purchase of a grader and two trucks;

• street lighting in Haney and the lower Lillooet Road [232nd]

• the fi rst mile and a quarter of hard

surfaced road in the district – River Road in Port Haney.

When challenger and former Reeve William Ansell of Webster’s Corners took the stage, he fi rst tack-led the salary raises that had so incensed Sol Mussallem. He accused council of being spendthrifts and buying a new grader when the old one was still perfectly good. He observed that the hard-surfaced road began and ended nowhere,

leading to heckling that all he was interest-ed in was the Dewdney Trunk Road out at Cor-ners. Gravel, which has been an issue in Maple Ridge since Maple Ridge was incorporat-ed, was also a matter of grave concern for Mr. Ansell, who announced that the gravel being drawn from the Alou-ette River on the Best Road site did not have suffi cient sand and that the pebbles were too large.

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Maple Ridge council was returned for 1929 despite fuss over a pay raise. Reeve Martyn is seated at the head of the table with the man who would supplant him the following year – Solomon Mussallem – to his left.

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From then on, every person who spoke – incumbents and challengers alike – address-ing the thorny issues of gravel. Where was it being purchased and at what price? Who was deciding where it should be dumped, and why did some wards get so much more than

others. And who was responsi-ble for the damage done by the vehicles hauling the gravel ?

Once the nomination process was complete on Jan. 14 – a simple process involving a pro-poser and a seconder with no fees attached – there were fi ve days for campaigning before the election on Jan. 19.

When the votes were counted, Reeve Martyn was returned for a fi fth term by a vote of 487 to 350, indicating a voter turnout of at least 60 per cent. In fact, all of the incumbents were returned.

Val Patenaude is a director of the Maple Ridge Museum.

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Halloween for hunger(From left) Garibaldi secondary Grade 12 students Tara McDon-ald, Samantha Stanley, Dan-ielle McRobbie, Cara Peacock and Madeline Cockrill are still collecting non-perishable food items in the school’s library for the Friends in Need Food Bank. Thirty Garibaldi students went door-to-door, collecting dona-tions for the food bank rather than candy on Monday night.This is the third year for the Halloween for Hunger food drive, inspired by Free The Children.


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While browsing the shelves of a sec-ond-hand book store in Vancouver, Gregory Scofi eld was recognized.

The owner of McLeod’s tapped his shoulder, said hello and asked what he was looking for.

A collector of all-things-old, the Maple Ridge Métis poet was on the hunt for lithographs of Fort Garry, which served as the centre of fur trade within the Red River Settlement and oc-cupied in 1870 by Louis Riel.

Scofi eld was led to a store front across the street. From the dusty shelves, he was hand-ed a thin book.

“As soon as he put it in my hand, I immedi-ately felt this energy,” says Scofi eld.

The book was a fi rst edition publication of Riel’s poetry, simply titled – Poésies Re-ligieuses et Politiques.

It was in French with etching of Riel’s fam-ily and his homestead.

“I didn’t know what I was going to do with this book but I was glad to have it.”

That night, Scofi eld placed Poésies Re-

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In the morning, he began writing the fi rst of more than 30 poems that would eventually become Louis: The Heretic Poems, his latest collection.

“It was the strangest thing,” Scofi eld says of the impulse to tell Riel’s story in verse.

One of Canada’s leading Aboriginal writers whose fi ve collections of poetry have earned him both a national and international audi-ence, Scofi eld took more than three years to

complete The Heretic Poems - the longest it’s ever taken him to write a book.

The collection is a departure for Scofi eld whose previous body of work has been solely autobiographical.

Scofi eld, whose maternal ancestry can be traced back to the fur trade and to the Metis community of Kinosota, Manitoba, browsed through history books, parliamentary tran-scripts and research papers to learn about Riel.

Instead of the rebel, patriot, prophet, mystic,

defender of rights and revolutionary, Scofi eld became interested in Riel simply “a man.”

“I became so fascinated about who he was as a friend, a father, a student, as this boy who was taken from Red River and given this op-portunity to go to Montreal and become part of the priesthood.”

Using lines for Riel’s diaries, poetry, prayers and events from history, Scofi eld took on the Métis leader’s voice to write the poems Riel never wanted anyone to read.

“That’s why it’s called The Heretic Poems. It’s him really being able to say his piece on the church and how he really felt about the government at the time, about love, romance, friends and himself.”

Known for his unique and dynamic reading style that blends oral storytelling, song, spo-ken word and the Cree language, Scofi eld is still fi guring out who he’s going to read many of The Heretic Poems out loud.

The poems are fi lled with footnotes, para-graphs from newspaper articles as well as ref-erences to contrition [“sorrow of soul, and a hatred of sin committed, with a fi rm purpose of not sinning in the future] and attrition or imperfect repentance that readers who grew up Catholics will be very familiar with.

Scofi eld hopes readers learn something new about Riel through the poems.

“I didn’t want to be presumptuous with his voice,” says Scofi eld.

“Because as a poet this is my interpreta-tion of him. I really felt that it was important people were able to have another perspective of Louis besides this very misunderstood, sometime demonized man, a martyr, a trai-tor. It was important for me that the reader was able to go away with a sense of him as a man.”

Maple Ridge poet Greg Scofi eld takes on the voice of Louis Riel in his latest collection The Heretic Poems

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Poems not meant to be read

“It’s him really being able to say his piece...”

Gregory Scofield,poet

Hear onlineHear Greg Scofi eld reads The Sentence, a poem about Louis Riel’s execution, from The Heretic Poems collec-tion online at mapleridgenews.com.

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Maple Ridge singer Hilary Grist didn’t walk away with the big prize last week, but im-pressed judges enough at the competitive Peak Performance Project to place fourth.

Grist, 30, was award-ed $10,000 and plans to spend the money recording two more al-bums, for music videos, and to tour.

The video for Tall Buildings – a song she penned for the com-petition –has been touted in more than 40 newspapers and the subsequent ‘making of’

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The card-board piano-city featured in Tall Build-ings was built by Grist in her 600-square-foot Vancouver apartment and will be on display at The Beaumont Gal-lery in November.

“There’s been a strong demand to see the cardboard piano-city set in person,” says Grist.

“We’re so happy it’s going to be on display

at a fabulous gallery like the Beaumont. Now we just have to fi gure out how to move it.”

Since the 2010 release of her debut full length album, Imaginings , Grist has tru-ly taken the

DIY independent art-ist mentality to heart by hand drawing her popular stop-motion cartoon music videos to creating cardboard buildings, cars and miniature characters.

“It’s really fun to watch how art and mu-sic can intersect,” says Grist.

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Latin singer-song-writer Alex Cuba will salsa into Maple Ridge as part of his Western Canadian Tour.

Alex is on the van-guard, crafting a cross-cultural sound that mirrors his geographi-cal journey from Cuba to Canada.

He won Juno Awards in 2006 for Humo De Tabaco and in 2008 for his second album Agua Del Pozo.

In 2010, he won a “Lat-in Grammy” for Best New Artist and was nominated this year for a Grammy Award in the Best Latin Pop Album category.

With a heart as big as his retro afro, Cuba takes it all in stride and focuses on what he does best: crafting

songs that cut through linguistic and cultural barriers like a machete through sugarcane.

The singer just re-turned from an unfor-gettable trip to Cuba, where he recorded horns and percussion

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The singer hails from Artemisa, Cuba and currently resides in Smithers, B.C.

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• Alex Cuba plays the ACT on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

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Funds raises will go towards covering the $10,000 needed to host Christmas in the Park and the Santa Claus parade in Maple Ridge.

The concert takes place Nov. 18 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Burnett Fellowship Baptist Church, 20639 123rd Street in Maple Ridge.

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Wednesday, Nov. 2• Garibaldi’s Parent Advisory Council is hosting an anti-gambling presenta-

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ice a

ft er

Man

ufac

ture

r Reb

ate

has b

een

dedu

cted

. Off

ers i

nclu

de fr

eigh

t and

air

tax

of $

1,550

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00/$

1,550

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00 b

ut e

xclu

de v

aria

ble

char

ges o

f lice

nse,

fuel

fi ll

char

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sura

nce,

regi

stra

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PPS

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dmin

istra

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fees

, any

env

ironm

enta

l cha

rges

or f

ees,

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all a

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taxe

s. Al

l pric

es a

re b

ased

on

Man

ufac

ture

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ugge

sted

Ret

ail P

rice.

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ufac

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be u

sed

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ith m

ost r

etai

l con

sum

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ffer

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e av

aila

ble

by Fo

rd o

f Can

ada

at e

ither

the

time

of fa

ctor

y ord

er o

r del

iver

y, bu

t not

bot

h. M

anuf

actu

rer R

ebat

es a

re n

ot co

mbi

nabl

e with

any

fl ee

t con

sum

er in

cent

ives

. **R

ecei

ve0%

ann

ual p

erce

ntag

e ra

te (A

PR) p

urch

ase

fi nan

cing

on n

ew 2

012

Ford

[Fus

ion

(exc

ludi

ng S

)/Es

cape

(exc

ludi

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Man

ual)

] / [T

auru

s (ex

clud

ing

SE)/

Flex

(exc

ludi

ng S

E)] /

[Foc

us (e

xclu

ding

S)/

Edge

(exc

ludi

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E)] m

odel

s for

a m

axim

um o

f [60

]/[4

8]/[

36] m

onth

s to

qual

ifi ed

reta

il cus

tom

ers,

on a

ppro

ved

cred

it (O

AC) f

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For

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edit.

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all

buye

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ill q

ualif

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low

est i

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est r

ate.

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mpl

e: $

30,0

00 p

urch

ase

fi nan

ced

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8]/[

36] m

onth

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00]/

[$62

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], co

st o

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row

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is $0

or A

PR o

f 0%

and

tota

l to

be re

paid

is $

30,0

00. D

own

paym

ent o

n pu

rcha

se fi

nanc

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offe

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ay b

e re

quire

d ba

sed

on a

ppro

ved

cred

it fro

m F

ord

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it. T

axes

pay

able

on

full

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nt o

f pur

chas

e pr

ice. *

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ose

6.29

%/2

.99%

/6.2

9%/0

% A

PR p

urch

ase

fi nan

cing

on a

new

201

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sta

SE S

edan

/201

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cus S

E Se

dan

with

aut

omat

ic tra

nsm

issio

n/20

11 Fu

sion

SE w

ith a

utom

atic

trans

miss

ion/

2012

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ape

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LT 4

x2 w

ith a

utom

atic

trans

miss

ion

for a

max

imum

of 7

2/72

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60 m

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qual

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on a

ppro

ved

cred

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ualif

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low

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aym

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ncin

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onth

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s $21

6/$2

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322/

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sum

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wel

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2) m

onth

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ded

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6 pe

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129/

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ith a

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of b

orro

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g is

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0 or

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of 6

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/0%

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tot

al t

o be

repa

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$15

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20,12

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$23,

219.

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24,5

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ffer

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clud

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ufac

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0 an

d fre

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and

air

tax

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ut e

xclu

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riabl

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arge

s of l

icens

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el fi

ll ch

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gist

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n fe

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y en

viro

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harg

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l app

licab

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xes.

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pay

able

on

the

full

amou

nt o

f the

pur

chas

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ice. B

i-Wee

kly

paym

ents

are

onl

y av

aila

ble

usin

g a

cust

omer

initi

ated

PC

(Inte

rnet

Ban

king

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hone

Pay

syst

em th

roug

h th

e cu

stom

er’s

own

bank

(if o

ffer

edby

that

fi na

ncia

l ins

titut

ion)

. The

cust

omer

is re

quire

d to

sign

a m

onth

ly p

aym

ent c

ontra

ct w

ith a

fi rs

t pay

men

t dat

e on

e m

onth

from

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cont

ract

dat

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d to

ens

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the

tota

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thly

pay

men

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y th

e pa

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dat

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i-wee

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paym

ents

can

be m

ade

by m

akin

g pa

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quiv

alen

t to

the

sum

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12 m

onth

ly p

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ided

by

26 b

i-wee

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perio

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very

two

wee

ks co

mm

encin

g on

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cont

ract

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aler

may

sell

for l

ess.

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ers v

ary b

y mod

el a

nd n

ot a

ll co

mbi

natio

ns w

ill a

pply.

***

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ated

fuel

cons

umpt

ion

ratin

gs fo

r the

201

1 Fie

sta

1.6L

I4 5

-spe

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anua

l tra

nsm

issio

n: [7

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00km

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ity, 5

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100k

m (5

3MPG

) Hw

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2012

Foc

us 2

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miss

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m (5

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2011

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omat

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L/10

0km

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m (4

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2012

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ased

on

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ada

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ual f

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ed o

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nditi

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cle

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habi

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n ad

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chno

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s. It’

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ays p

ossib

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lose

cont

rol o

f a ve

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inap

prop

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put f

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of m

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whi

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loss

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iden

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inju

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mm

ends

that

driv

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se ca

utio

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usin

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obile

pho

nes,

even

with

voice

com

man

ds. O

nly u

se m

obile

pho

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nd o

ther

dev

ices,

even

with

voice

com

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ds, n

ot e

ssen

tial t

o dr

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it is

safe

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o so

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optio

nal o

n m

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ew F

ord

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cles

. ††©

201

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c. “S

IRIU

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he S

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g lo

go, c

hann

el n

ames

and

logo

s are

trad

emar

ks o

f SIR

IUS

XM R

adio

Inc.

and

are

used

und

er lic

ence

. Pr

ogra

m in

eff

ect f

rom

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ober

1, 2

011 t

o Ja

nuar

y 3, 2

012

(the

“Pro

gram

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iod”

) To

qual

ify,

cust

omer

mus

t tur

n in

a 2

005

mod

el ye

ar o

r old

er ve

hicl

e th

at is

in ru

nnin

g co

nditi

on (a

ble

to st

art a

nd m

ove

and

with

out m

issin

g pa

rts)

and

has

bee

n pr

oper

ly re

gist

ered

/pla

ted

or in

sure

d fo

r the

last

3 m

onth

s (th

e “C

riter

ia”)

. Elig

ible

cust

omer

s will

rece

ive

[$50

0]/[

$1,0

00]/

[$2,

500]

/[$3

,000

] tow

ards

the

purc

hase

or l

ease

of a

new

201

1/20

12 F

ord

[Fie

sta

(exc

ludi

ng S

), Fo

cus (

excl

udin

g S)

]/[F

usio

n (e

xclu

ding

SE)

, Tau

rus

(exc

ludi

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E), M

usta

ng (e

xclu

ding

Val

ue Le

ader

), Es

cape

(exc

ludi

ng X

LT I4

Man

ual)

, Tra

nsit

Conn

ect (

excl

udin

g EV

), Ra

nger

(exc

ludi

ng R

egul

ar C

ab 4

x2 X

L), E

dge

(exc

ludi

ng S

E), F

lex (

excl

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g SE

), Ex

plor

er (e

xclu

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bas

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[F-1

50 (e

xclu

ding

Reg

ular

Cab

4x2

XL)

, Exp

editi

on, E

-Ser

ies]

/[F2

50-5

50] –

all

Rapt

or, G

T500

, BOS

S302

, and

Med

ium

Tru

ck m

odel

s exc

lude

d (e

ach

an “E

ligib

le V

ehicl

e”).

Taxe

s pay

able

bef

ore

Reba

team

ount

is d

educ

ted.

To q

ualif

y: (i

) cus

tom

er m

ust,

at th

e tim

e of

the

Elig

ible

Veh

icle

sale

, pro

vide

the

Deal

er w

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) suffi

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roof

of C

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) sig

ned

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inal

ow

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trans

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stom

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hicl

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the

Auth

orize

d Re

cycl

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i) El

igib

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ust b

e pu

rcha

sed,

leas

ed, o

r fac

tory

ord

ered

dur

ing

the

Prog

ram

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iod.

Off

er o

nly a

vaila

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to re

siden

ts o

f Can

ada

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in C

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to p

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omici

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owne

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cycl

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Thursday, Nov. 3• District Parent Advisory

Committee (DPAC) meeting takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kanaka Creek Elemen-tary School, 11120 234A Street. Laurie Meston, Deputy Superintendent/Director of In-struction for Early Learning and Elementary, will be reviewing Individual education plan-ning. All parents are welcome to attend.

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the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-4717.

• The Maple Ridge Better Breathers Club will hold its monthly meeting from noon to 2 p.m. in the Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Public Library. This is a support group for people with chronic lung diseases. Partners and caregiv-ers welcome. Guest speaker will be Sayed Atthari from the Peoples Pharmacy, speaking on COPD medications and will answer all members ques-tions. For more information, call Heidi at 604-466-1633.

• Maple Ridge Caregivers Support Group - Parkin-son’s Society B.C. meets from 10 a.m. to noon. This support group is for caregivers, family and friends of people with Parkinson’s disease. For

more information please call or email Elinor Verkerk at 604-467-2768, or [email protected]

Saturday, Nov. 5• Haney Farmers Market

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Sunday, Nov. 6• The Alouette Field

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Monday, Nov. 7• The Pitt Meadows

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Tuesday, Nov. 8• The Whonnock Commu-

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Wednesday, Nov. 9• Maple Ridge Parkin-

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friends. For more information please contact Peta Purdy at 604-463-1332, or [email protected]

• Webster’s Corner Com-munity Association is host-ing an all candidates meeting for Maple Ridge Council candidates at Webster’s Corner Elementary School, 25554 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, at 6 p.m.

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Recent changes to B.C.’s health care consent and personal planning laws mean seniors now have more options in how they want their wishes carried out in the event of an incapacitating illness.

As of September, any capable adult in the province may make an advance direc-tive for health care decisions.

With an advance directive, seniors can now provide written instructions ex-pressed directly to a physician or other health care provider for the health care they wish to consent to, or refuse in the event they are incapable when the care is needed. Seniors can also provide an ad-vance directive to their health care rep-resentative, if they have named one in a representation agreement.

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aging all capable adults to discuss their beliefs, values, and wishes for future health care, and take the further step of documenting these using publicly avail-able forms, giving close family or friends and health care providers the confidence they need to respect a patient’s wishes when decisions need to be made on their behalf.

Even without an advance care plan or a representative, B.C.’s health care laws ensure a health care provider will choose someone to make health care decisions on a patient’s behalf, should they become in-capable.

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Nurse practitioners will be able to act as primary care providers for patients thanks to legislation passed by the provincial government on Tuesday that expands their role.

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“The amendments introduced today will empower nurse practitioners to provide pa-tients with the care they need in a timely fashion.”

Nurse practitioners were introduced in B.C. in 2005 to fulfi l additional roles in areas like primary care, chronic disease, disease pre-vention, and health promotion. Nurse practi-tioners are registered nurses with additional education at the master’s degree level, and have an expanded scope of practice over tra-ditional RN roles. There are more than 200 nurse practitioners in B.C.

Nurse practitioners will now have the ability to provide certifi cation for pregnancy leave, parental leave, and for compassionate care leave. Victims of psychological harm under the care of a nurse practitioner will no longer need a second opinion from a psychologist or doctor to qualify for assistance under Crime Victims Assistance Act.

The changes will also allow nurse practitio-ners to certify the health and fi tness of their patients, should their patient be taken into custody, improving effi ciency in the judicial system by expediting the processing of people into custody.

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

• Maple Ridge Caregivers Support Group - Parkinson’s Society B.C. meets from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 3. This support group is for caregivers, family and friends of people with Parkinson’s disease. For

more information please call or email Elinor Verkerk at 604-467-2768, or [email protected]

• Join local fi nancial planner Anna McNeil on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Maple Ridge Public Library for Saving for Retirement at 7 p.m. McNeil will discuss income in retirement, RRSP savings, low-tax retirement, investing risk vs. reward and risk protection available to Canadians. For more information and to register for this program, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-4717.

• The Pitt Meadows Community As-sociation is holding an all candidates meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at the new South Bonson Community Centre on Monday, Nov. 7.

• The Whonnock Community Associa-tion is holding an all candidates meeting for

those running for Maple Ridge school trustee at the Whonnock Lake Community Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. 27871 113th Avenue,

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• Webster’s Corner Community Associa-tion is hosting an all-candidates’ meeting for Maple Ridge Council candidates at Webster’s Corners elementary, 25554 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

• The community is invited to view an im-portant documentary honouring our Canadian Veterans at Willow Manor, 12275 224th Street, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. After a special Wreath Ceremony, the Silvertones Seniors Choir will perform songs of the era at 2:30 p.m. followed by a dessert buff et for all to enjoy.

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

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A perfect season eluded the Meadow Ridge Knights junior bantam football team on Satur-day, as it suffered its fi rst loss of the year, 12-11 to the Chilliwack Blue Giants.

Jeremy Kankalongo had a long touchdown run early in the game to give the Knights an early lead. The defence played tough in the fi rst half, and after Chico David kicked a 30-yard fi eld goal, the Knights were up 11-0 at half time.

The game went back and forth in the second half, with both defences holding strong until late in the fourth quarter, when Chilliwack scored 11 points with less than three minutes left to tie the game.

With time winding down, Chilliwack moved the ball deep in Knights’ territory and looked to poised to score at least a fi eld goal. However, the Knights defence stepped up with a series of quarterback sacks, pushing the Giants out of fi eld goal range.

On the ensuing punt, the Giants sent the ball deep into the endzone, where David caught the ball. Despite avoiding numerous tackles, David was fi nally brought down just inches inside the goal line, conceding the single point to the Blue Giants, and the game.

With the loss, the Knights sit at 8-1 going into the fi nal week of the regular season. The Blue Giants also now hold an 8-1 record. However, the Knights retain fi rst place according to the B.C. Community Football Association tiebreaker rules, by having allowed fewer points against this season.

The atom Gold Knights are also at 8-1 this sea-son after downing Chilliwack 41-6. The offence had one of its best games of the season, with nearly 300 yards rushing. Quarterback Adam Jones led the way by running and throwing the ball for two touchdowns. Tyson Phare scored a touchdown on a pass reception and added an-other on a defensive recovery. Kurtis Brown also had two touchdowns, while Eric Clark carried the ball for another.

Defensively, the Knights controlled the game, with linemen Evan Love, Liam Mountford, Bran-don Goodridge and Mackenzie Gordon making tackle after tackle in Chilliwack’s backfi eld.

The win keeps the atom Gold Knights in fi rst place going into the last week of the regular sea-son, their only loss a forfeit in Week 3.

The peewee Blue Knights had no trouble in their game against Mission this past weekend, as they blanked the neighbouring program 20-0.

A pair of key additions to the Ridge Meadows Flames had a big impact Friday night as the Flames defeated the Mission Icebreakers 7-4 for their fi rst home win of the season.

Matt Bissett registered a team-leading fi ve points Fri-

day night in his second game with the Flames this year, while Danny Brandys, the Flames’ leading scorer last season, had four points in his debut with the team this sea-son.

The pair were lined up with Sean Pesut, who had three as-sists, giving the team a potent fi rst line for the fi rst time this season.

“The three of them together on a line is going to be hard for a lot of teams to stop,” said Tavis Eaton, head coach for the local junior B hockey club.

The offensive output has been a welcome relief for the Flames, who have struggled to score so far this year. In the 11 games prior to Friday’s meet-ing with Mis-sion, the Flames managed just 17 goals.

“It’s been a tough go this sea-son so far, so you learn to take the good with the bad,” said Eaton. “We’ve lost a few players from the start of the season, so getting [Brand-

ys and Bissett] back makes a big difference. It will take the

pressure off the other guys, hopefully.”

Bissett joins the Flames after start-ing the season with the junior A Trail Smoke Eaters. Brandys,

meanwhile, had work commit-

ments that kept him out of the lineup.

“I think we’ve turned a corner, but we’ll have to see how it goes,” Eaton said.


Ty-ed upTy Yanko (left) of the Ridge Meadows Burrards U-14 field lacrosse team tries to get around Samuel Stevens of the New Westminster Salmonbel-lies during an A-level game at the Westview secondary turf field Sunday evening.

JB Knights miss out on perfect season

See Knights, p31

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The Knights’ offence was lead by back-up quarterback Tato Ferreyro-Araya, who scored the game’s fi rst touchdown, while Brandon Hunt added two more. Mason Wakabayashi, Kailesh Ku-mar and Jake Loftus did a great job blocking.

On defence, Liam Cumaras-amy, Sebastian Berg, Jevon Anutooshkin and Darius Joseph made key tackles. Mahlon Taylor had two fumble recoveries late in the game to preserve the shut-out. The peewee Blue Knights face the Chilliwack Red Giants in the fi nal game of the season this coming weekend.

The atom Blue Knights did not fare as well however, as they lost 28–0 to their Mission counter-

parts. The Knights put in a solid effort with great tackles from Ty Verrier and Dominick Hawke, but a few key plays went for big gains contributing to the loss.

Knight’s ball carriers, Evan Vasarhely and Ciaran Davies made some impressive runs and saw a lot of positive yards, but the Mission defence kept the Knights out of the end zone.

The peewee Gold Knights lost 34-8 to the Chilliwack Blue Giants. On defence, Brock Pel-wecki, Eric Tweten and Zachary Mayer-Buss played well trying to stop Chilliwack’s strong ground attack. Colton Marshall played a solid game on both offence and defence while Angus MacDonald and Mason Reeves led the offen-sive line.

The loss drops the Gold Knights’ record to 7-2 as they prepare for Abbotsford this weekend.

The midget Knights fell 40-0 White Rock, the top midget team in the province. The Knights fell behind 33-0 at half time but played well in the second half. The Knights had their best drive in the second half as Joe Schuster, Cory Takahara, Tan-ner Hartley and Dylan Macder-mid helped move the ball into scoring position, but couldn’t capitalize. Josh Rodgers, Taran Humphrey, Duncan Milne and Kieran McWilliams limited the top-ranked White Rock team to one touchdown in the second half but it wasn’t enough. The senior team plays Langley this coming weekend at SRT.

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Butler did itSean Butler of the Ridge Meadows Rustlers (left) reaches aroundCalvin McLeod of the Langley Eagles to try and steal the puck during an atom A1 game at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge on Sunday. Langley won 5-2.


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Despite the newfound scoring, the Flames de-fence and goaltending have continued to be problematic. Starting goaltender Tyler Klas-sen left the team early this season, and Jordan Eggert has managed just a 5.79 goals against average since taking over the starting job.

Combined, the team has allowed an average of 6.33 goals against per game.

“Everyone has to be better, our defence as well as our goalten-ders,” Eaton said. “We were still giving up far too many quality scor-ing chances [Friday night].”

To that end, the Flames have also add-ed defenceman Joe Szabados from the Campbell River Storm

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

Eaton hasn’t ruled out further roster changes, either by trade or sign-ing.

“We’re always look-ing to make our team better,” he said.

The Flames put together their best 60-minute effort of the season Friday as they overcame a late Mission lead to win at home for the fi rst time this season.

A pair of power play goals from Bissett and Paul Piluso in the fi rst period gave the Flames a 2-0 lead. The Icebreakers scored midway through the second to draw within one, but another pow-erplay goal by Bissett helped the Flames regain their two-goal lead.

That lead would be short-lived, however, as Mission scored three unanswered goals to take a 4-3 lead with less than seven minutes to play.

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The Flames outshot the Icebreakers 40-26, while going three-for-seven on the power-play.

Brandys finished with two goals, while Shane Harle had one. Bradley Wardner had a pair of assists, while Alexander Smith had a single helper.

With the win, the Flames passed the Ice-breakers in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League’s Har-old Brittain Confer-ence, taking sole pos-session of fourth place with a record of 2-10.

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

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

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

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


7 OBITUARIES

Herr, Bhagwant Singh

In Loving Memory of Bhagwant Singh Herr

Born on December 24, 1947 in Dhudike, India resided in Maple Ridge. At the age of 64 he passed away peacefully in his home on October 27, 2011.

Bhagwant is survived by his mother Pritam Kaur, wife Tejinder Kaur, sons Ricky and Vic, four grandchildren Sajan, Neha, Saiya and Jodhvir. Sisters Amarjit, Harbhajan, Nisha, Parmjit and Jagmail.

Bhagwant arrived in Canada in 1967 at the age of 20 and upon arriving he took up employment in sawmills working two jobs for many years. Shortly after marriage in 1973, he started driving his own dump truck after which he began working in cedar mills. For a great many years he was a foreman and eventually began operating his own cedar mill. After leaving the cedar industry, he farmed for a few years in the Okanagon but always maintained his family home in Maple Ridge.

For several years, he volunteered his time at the Khalsa Diwan Society in Abbotsford, B.C. He dedicated his time and resources to countless causes maintaining an active roll in community affairs.

Bhagwant was strong, brave and resilient. His sacrifi ces and struggles established his family and those of many others both here in Canada and Punjab. His love for his family permeated all aspect of his life. His dreams, desires and values continue on in his loved ones. He will be deeply missed and be forever in our hearts.

The funeral will take place on Nov 2, 2011 at Maple Ridge Funeral

Chapel and Crematorium at 10am.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca


7 OBITUARIES

Josefson, Roland Ture ElvingJanuary 24, 1929 - October 14, 2011

With great sadness we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfa-ther at the age of 82 years. Lovingly remembered by his wife Nancy, daughter Karen (Jason), and sons Karl (Donna) and Chris, and his grandchildren Melissa, Kristin, Sarah, Curtis and Karla.

Roland was born in Småland, Sweden and immigrated to BC in 1951. After meeting the love of his life, Nancy in 1952, they were married in 1954 and began their family in 1956. Their fi rst home was in Lynn Valley, and then they moved to Port Moody in 1964, before settling in Maple Ridge in 1972. After retiring from the Maple Ridge School District, in 1990 as a maintenance painter, Roland spent the next 20 years enjoying the building of his cabin, fi shing, and cross country skiing at Osprey Lake. He spent many enjoyable hours there with his family. We shall miss his happy, friendly smile.

A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge at 2 pm, Nov. 6, 2011. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

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98 PRE-SCHOOLS

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102 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small fi rms seek-ing certifi ed A&P staff now. No ex-perience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417.

Invoicing ClerkDETAILED - PROFESSIONAL - CUSTOMER ORIENTED -

DEDICATEDDo the above words describe you? If you are an analytical people person who strives to provide great customer service then this position is perfect for you!

We are a leading perishable produce company renowned for its product quality and service located in the heart of the Fraser Valley.

The position is to start immedi-ately. If you are looking to contribute and grow within a strong team - apply now!

Responsibilities will include;· Invoicing to clients (via hard copy and internet platform)· Compiling supporting documents for invoices· Additional related duties as requiredQualifi cations:· Experience with ACCPAC ERP· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Submit resume with salary expectations to

[email protected] thank all applicants however we will only be contacting short-listed candidates.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


106 AUTOMOTIVEBANNISTER GM REQUIRES Jour-neyman Automotive and Collision Technicians. Situated at the foot-hills of the Rockies, 1.5 hours to Edmonton or Jasper, Edson offers outdoor enthusiasts a great living opportunity. Signing bonuses, mov-ing allowances and top pay for the right candidate. Contact [email protected] YOUR FOOT in the Garage Door. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. Automotive/Heavy Duty apprentice-ship opportunity. GPRC Fairview Campus.1-888-999-7882;

www.gprc.ab.ca/fairviewSERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Op-portunity in a perfect family environ-ment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefi ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: [email protected]

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESBE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call to-day for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dol-larstores.comGET PAID DAILY! NOW ACCEPT-ING: Simple P/T & F/T Online Com-puter Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today,www.BCWOC.comWORK FROM HOME. Find out why over 1,285 CanScribe Career Col-lege Medical Transcription gradu-ates, aged 18-72, can’t be wrong. FREE INFORMATION.1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com [email protected]

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIESCITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Life-guard/Instructor. Come join the ad-venture in the Diamond Capital of North America! The City of Yellow-knife is currently seeking an enthu-siastic and qualifi ed individual to as-sume the position ofLifeguard/Instructor at the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool in Yellowknife. The City offers an attractive salary of $54,270 $63,652 plus housing al-lowance, comprehensive benefi ts package and relocation assistance. For more information on this posi-tion and the qualifi cations required, please refer to the City of Yellow-knife’ s web page at: www.yellow-knife.ca or contact Human Resourc-es at (867) 920-5603. Submit resumes in confi dence no later than November 11, 2011, quoting com-petition #602-138U to: Human Re-sources Division, City of Yellow-knife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4; Fax: 867-669-3471 or Email: [email protected]

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Credit ServicesOffi cer

We’re looking for an energetic self-starter who is detail-oriented and well organized to join our Credit Department.

This is a permanent position, working with credit offi cers where you will be responsible for:

• Approving Credit Applications for new customer accounts

• Recommending and/or initiating necessary legal or third party actions

• Assisting with timely preparation of month end adjustments for customer accounts

• Initiating collection action phone calls on prepared monthly delinquent reports

You must have experience in a similar role, with demonstrated ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with a varied workload.

Qualifi cations required include knowledge of Microsoft Outlook & other MS products, excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as needed, and the ability to streamline existing procedures.

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ant to be part of a great company, with great benefi ts, please send resume to:

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Competition closes: Friday, November 4, 2011.

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DRIVER. COMPANY EXPANDING. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, pref-erably with 1 year fl at deck exp. Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179 or email [email protected]

Drivers & Owner /Operators Req’d

For fl at deck and heavy haul divisions of a busy Langley based company. 2 trucks available for lease to own. Must have previ-ous experience.

Fax resume to:604-888-2047

115 EDUCATION

Courses Starting Now!Get certifi ed in 13 weeks

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GET YOUR FOOT in the Garage Door. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. Automotive/Heavy Duty apprentice-ship opportunity. GPRC Fairview C a m p u s . 1 - 8 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com1-866-399-3853

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees need-ed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical offi ce & medical admin staff. No ex-perience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

NEW COMMERCIAL BEEKEEP-ING Certifi cate Program. Paid 26 week work practicum. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Af-fordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. GPRC Fairview College Campus-Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/beekeeping.


115 EDUCATIONNEW COMMERCIAL BEEKEEP-ING Certifi cate Program. Paid 26 week work practicum. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Af-fordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. GPRC Fairview College Campus-Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/beekeeping.

125 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, fulfi lling work?PLEA Community Services is looking for qualifi ed 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

modifi cations to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting

for an open door. Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628www.plea.bc.ca

115 EDUCATION


127 HAIRCAREPROFESSIONALS

Allure Hair Fashions (Valleyfair Mall)

Requires an

Experienced stylist.

Drop off resume @ front desk Attn Andrea.

130 HELP WANTEDALBERTA earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a mod-ern shop and also have mechanics truck for fi eld work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

BUSY SHOP in Abbotsford is look-ing for an exp’d bodyman for dry vans and reefer trailer repair work. Please fax resume to 604-530-9135

CERTIFIED TCP and Lane Closure Techs required. Exc. wages. Must have vehicle. Call 604-996-2551 or email Traffi [email protected]

CLEANING STAFF needed for Mon. Wed. & Thurs. early morn-ings. Also every 2nd Sunday. We P/U & drop off. Must be mature. Call 604-463-5054 before 7PM.

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY re-quires Dispatch Manager - Central Interior. Must ensure smooth, effi -cient scheduling of material delivery & perform operational tasks for truck fl eet. Candidates will be orga-nized, proactive and work well un-der stress. Experience in trucking an asset. Forward resumes to:

[email protected]

FLAGGERS NEEDEDIf not certifi ed, training available for

a fee. Call 604-575-3944

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax re-sume to 250-287-9259

115 EDUCATION


130 HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDEDThe following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS

in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

40109 - Lougheed Hwy, Harrison St, Olund Cres, Gillis Pl, 113 Ave40214 - 125 Ave, Morse Cres, 127 Ave, 224 St40262 - Spring Ave, Exeter Ave, 126 Ave, Thornton Ave, 216 St.40327 - Patterson Ave, 118 Ave, 203 St40334 - Lorne Ave, Wanstead St, Ospring St, Princess St40335 - Dale Dr, Walnut Cres, 204 St, Pinda Pl40350 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, Cherry Pl, Laity St, Carlton St, 214 St40351 - 122 Ave, Stonehouse Ave, 123 Ave, Creston St, 216 St40369 - 122 Ave, 121B Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, 203 St40378 - 124 Ave, Powell Ave, Brooks Ave, 205 St40384 - 125 Ave, Meadow Pl, 124 Ave, Blanshard St, 40429 - Dewdney Trunk Rd, 120B Ave, 121 Ave, 238B St, 239B St40432 - Docksteader Circ, Docksteader Loop, Foreman Dr, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, 139A Ave

If you live on or near one of these routes and you are

interested in delivering papersplease call circulation @ 604-466-6397 and quote

the Route number.

Ridge Meadows Seniors Society urgently requires a casual on-call maintenance person. Must have their BSW, Level 1 First Aid, and be able to lift min. 50 lbs. Must be available for weekdays, evening shifts, and weekends. Duties include set-ting up/taking down activity equipment, and cleaning. Ability to get along with others an asset. Send resume to Manager, 12150-224th St., Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3N8 or email: [email protected] or fax 604-467-0848.


130 HELP WANTED

DELIVERY PERSONS

PHONE BOOKS

Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pages Telephone Directories to Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge areas.

Call 1-800-733-9675Opportunity also exists for:

FUNDRAISERYellow Pages®

PHONE BOOKSClubs, Charitable Organiza-tions, Schools / Church Groups, Sport Teams or Individuals!

EARN MONEY delivering the Yellow Pages Directories in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Maple Ridge areas. No selling involved. Call, fax or visit online for more info.

PDC LogisticsTel: 1-800-663-4383 Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fax: 1-604-420-4958 orVisit: www.pdclogistics.ca


130 HELP WANTEDWe are still hiring - Dozer & excava-tor operators required by a busy Alberta oilfi eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfi eld 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 780-723-5051.

WILD & Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy!$11 - $20 per hr!

$500 Hiring Bonus!!Expanding advertising company is looking for 10 people to start right away. We offer: Paid Train-ing, scholarships, travel, advance-ment, & benefi ts. Must work well in a team atmosphere. F/T 18+.

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

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Experienced Part Time Kitchen Help (Cook) required

At least 2 years exp. Plenty of cleaning req’d.

Must have valid FoodSafe. Days ~ Evenings ~ Weekends.

Approx 20 hrs/week. Apply in person or

mail resume to The One Way Club,

22270 North St. Maple Ridge, V2X 2L5.

McTavish Catering LTD o/aTim Hortons

Food Counter Attendent Full time / Shift workNights / Overnight /

Early mornings / Weekends $10.14hr + benefi ts.

Please apply at store:715 - 19800 Lougheed Hwy

Pitt Meadows, BCFax: 604-459-3376

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

LIGHT DUTY CLEANERSFive Star Building Maintenance

has Immediate F/T and P/T openings (daytime only).

We offer training programs, attractive wages and

comprehensive benefi ts.Fax resume to 604-435-0516

or email to careers@fi vestarbc.ca

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

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All Ages, All Ethnicities

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SECURITY GUARD TRAININGClasses in Abbotsford.

604-870-4731 First Career Institute

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

• EXCAVATOR OPERATORS• DRILLER / BLASTERS

• SWAMPERS• ROCK TRUCK DRIVERS

• LOGGING TRUCK DRIVERS• GRADER OPERATORS• LANDING BUCKERS

• HOOK TENDERS• LOG LOADER OPERATORS

Required for Dorman Timber Ltd. in the Fraser Valley area. Must have previous experience. First Aid is an asset. Competitive Wages.

Please fax resumes with covering letter to

604-796-0318 or e-mail: [email protected]

PROCESSOR OWNEROPERATORS WANTED

Hiring Processor Owner / Operator for Tamihi Logging Co. in the Fraser Valley area. Prefer dangle head 622/624 or similar.

Willing to pay top rates.Will pay by the hour ormeter, Paid bi-weekly.

E-mail: mikayla.tamihilog @shaw.ca

or Fax: 604-796-0318

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Au-tomated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure pay-cheque. Journey wages $33. - $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifi cations. Benefi ts, training programs, full in-surance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retire-ment, profi t sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Send resume to: [email protected] or fax 780-846-2241. Phone interview will be set up after receiving resume.

PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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ting/Comfort studio. M/Ridge778-888-3866 (9am-9pm) ph or text

173A COUNSELLING

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Call Alouette Addiction Services at (604)467-5179

Check our websitewww.alouetteaddictions.org

173E HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Sto-ry.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243.

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

188 LEGAL SERVICES

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since 1989. Confi dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating

assures EMPLOYMENT &TRAVEL FREEDOM.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

236 CLEANING SERVICES“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardwork-ing, reliable cleaning lady. Rea-sonable rates Louise 604.467.3665

Brisk Home Cleaners

Weekly W Bi-Weekly W MonthlyInsured & Bonded, Exc. ref’s.www.briskcleaners.comTerri 604.837.1709

CLEANING SERVICE, reliable and trustworthy, worked in the area for many years. 604-466-1149 or 604-782-0305

CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs.

Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate fl ooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539.

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

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETENO 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

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LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620SCHAFER CEMENT CO. (1973).

Prep & Place - Driveways, Patios & Walkways. Call: 604-218-7089

UNIQUE CONCRETEDESIGN

F All types of concrete work FF Re & Re F Forming F Site prepFDriveways FExposed FStamped

F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

257 DRYWALL45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. Rob 604-820-9601; 604-218-2396

HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way.

Small renovations. 604-463-5413

260 ELECTRICAL

(#102055) Bonded Specializing in Renos

New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Estimates

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

104607

Big Mountain Electric Bonded, experienced

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

778-892-4299


260 ELECTRICAL

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

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

RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Licensed & Bonded. Call Don 604-

462-0480 or 604-861-7418

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

281 GARDENING

Prompt Delivery AvailableSeven Days a Week

Meadows LandscapeSupply Ltd.

✶ Bark Mulch✶ Lawn & Garden Soil

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

Gutter Cleaning Xmas Light installs

Power washing

604.786.8769M.T. GUTTERSProfessional Installation5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffi t28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing

Call Tim 604-612-5388

283A HANDYPERSONSLARRY THE HANDY GUY.

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

BELRONRENOVATIONS INC.

HOME RENOVATIONSDecks - Bathrooms - KitchensLocal Maple Ridge company

Lic / Ins 25 Years Exp

(778)233-1114 Ray

Home Renovations and New Construction

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more

* 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE*INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SCOTT FAMILY RENOSRoofs, windows, doors, painting, drywalling, fl ooring, bsmnt. fi nish-ing. (604)836-9274

288 HOME REPAIRSRETIRED 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.

300 LANDSCAPING

All aspects of Landscaping and Maintenance,Strata, Commercial, Residential,

Pavers, Patios & Retaining wallsSnow Removal

Winter clean upsFully INSURED

Call (604)763-8795

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

When QUALITY Mattersall soils are tested for Optimum

growing requirements

17607 FORD ROAD, PITT MEADOWS

PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY

604-465-3189

DUTCH TOUCHGreen Services Ltd

Landscape ConstructionRenovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644604-861-1490

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

SAWDUSTHemlock, Fir & Cedar

Available for DeliveryCall for pricing

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICESSTRIPPING, Sealing and Waxing VINYL fl oors. Call: 604 716 8842 John

317 MISC SERVICESA PHONE DISCONNECTED? We Can Help. Best Rates. Speedy Connections. Great Long Distance. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122. Protel Reconnect.

✶Dump Site Now Open✶SBroken Concrete RocksS

$22.00 Per Metric TonSMud Dirt Sod ClayS

$22.00 Per metric TonGrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

$59.00 Per TonMeadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

320 MOVING & STORAGE1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555.

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240


320 MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks

Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

604-318-2692

Big jobs-Small jobs-We do it all!Serving the Lower Mainland

WCB Insured - BondedVisa & M/C acceptedCall 7 days/week604-318-2692

[email protected]

ACCURATE PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES

3 Rooms for $299. Powerwashing New const.

Apartment repaints. Int/Ext No Job’s too small.

Free Estimate

778-834-6234A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 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 ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

“ ABOVE THE REST “Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est.

Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB.

Call (778)997-9582

FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext, Drywall repair, Texture ceilings,

Free Est. (778)868-5307 James

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510Stardust Painting Commercial & Residential Service, Interior & Exterior. Member of BBB since 1975 Call John (604)889-8424

332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

RESIDENTIAL PAVING

No job too smallDRIVEWAYS

D SealingD Resurfacing

D Patching & RepairD Senior’s Discount

D Free Estimates1-888-670-0066

All AreasRite-Way Paving

338 PLUMBING

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

341 PRESSURE WASHING

GUTTER CLEANINGSAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian @ 604-724-6373


353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ABACUS ROOFING Duroid, Re & Re, Shake conversions

*28yrs Exp. - Also Snow plow &

Junk Removal Call Chris 604-462-9009

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!JUNK REMOVAL

Recycled Earth Friendly• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard

Waste • Concrete • Drywall• Junk • Rubbish • MattressesOn Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

FREE! ScrapMetal Removal...FREE!!!

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

All metal recyclables FREE778-233-4949T & K Haulaway

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

TOPSOIL• SCREENED TOPSOIL• MUSHROOM MANURE• BARK MULCH

604-467-3003

374 TREE SERVICES

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

Arborist ReportsAndrew 604-618-8585

$ Best Rates $

A.C.TREE SERVICE

30 years experience

Bob Fitz-James604-467-0333

Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal

• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck

• Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging

~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

[email protected]% OFF with this AD

Your LOCAL Tree Service,

For Honest Prices & Quality Work

Call Scott at604-618-0333

Certifi ed Arborist

Free Estimates *Fully Insured

PETS

477 PETS3/4 NEO MASTIFF 1/4 American Bulldog pup, 3 mos old, shots, de-wormed, tails docked, family farm raised $500 (604)826-2419Adorable Lab Pups - Black males, p/b. Family farm raised. 1st shots/vet chkd $500: 604-856-1577BERNOODLE PUPS, Poodle Ber-nese X, cuddly, perfect family dog. $1200. Call (604)825-3966CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

PETS

477 PETSKING PITBULL X Rottweiler pups. very cute 8 wks old, 1st shots, vet chkd. $400/ea. (604)240-1668KITTENS, Orange tabby, Call (604)703-1077

LABRADOODLE PUPPIESFamily Based Hobby Breeder

604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th.redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.comPersian kittens reg. Snow Whites Silver.1st Shots. Ready to go. Health guar. $600: 604-538-1446.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

518 BUILDING SUPPLIESSAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. 1-800-566-6899.

545 FUELBEST FIREWOOD

32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder

604-582-7095

548 FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer“Since 1987”

$$CASH $$ for your furniture,tools, electronics, antiques,

appliances, computers& collectibles.

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

Single items to entirehouseholds

463-4449 or209-6583

MATTRESSES staring at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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

560 MISC. FOR SALEHair Salon Equipment for Sale chair, dryer & salon tray Call 604-833-1642

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSZIMMERMANN PIANO with bench. $1800: (604)538-9456

REAL ESTATE

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

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House!

Diffi culty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now?

NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH!Call us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI Manufactured Homes. Single Double Modulars on display.

Repossessions 1974-2004.Chuck 604-830-1960.

New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from

$89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

636 MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi nances, im-mediate debt consolidation, foreclo-sure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1-888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

REAL ESTATE

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

BBY nr Lough. Mall, upper 2 fl rs of family home, 5 bdrms, dbl gar-age, ns/np/refs, $1900 +3/4 utils.

P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s,nr WCE, shops, parks & schools. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250

M.Ridge Haney’s Landing, 2 Bdrm apt. 5 appli’s, avail Nov 1st. ns/np/refs. $1000/mo.

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

GARIBALDI Court(604) 463-9522

Central Maple RidgeAvailable Now 3 BEDROOM

Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No PetsFor more info. google us.

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

Maple Ridge 1 bdrm$500-$550 includes hot water Certifi ed Crime Free Building

Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown

604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $750/mo

GREAT LOCATIONQueen Anne Apts.

* Renovated Suites *

Clean, very quiet, large,INCLUDES: HEAT,

HOT WATER & HYDRO

Near Shopping & Amenities.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

12186-224 St, Maple RidgeCertifi ed Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE

1 BEDROOM SUITES

✶ Move InAllowance

McIntosh PlazaSuit Mature AdultsHighrise 1/2 Block to Town

F/F fridge & easy clean stovesAvail Aug 1. NO PETS

22330 McIntosh Avenue(604)463-6841

Maple Ridge22450-121st Street2 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 certifi ed Crime Free Multi Hous-ing 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 fi lled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time. Call 604-451-6075 to view.

Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.

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

Getting ajob

couldn’tbe easier!

www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Wednesday, November 2, 2011 -- A35

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE 2 Bdrm, 2 bath, on 2nd Floor amenities room, weight room,

f/p, new appl’s, insuite laundry, Beautiful master ensuite,

2 u/g parking, 24hr monitored security, avail in URBANO com-

plex for Nov, credit checks & references mandatory

Walk to shopping, schools. $1200/mo

604-463-1731

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave

604-467-0715&

MAPLE COURT II22423 121st Ave

604-467-4894

Maple Ridge CentralCertifi ed Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building for Mature Adults Only1 Bedroom with gas fi replace

No Pets, Non Smoker$525/mo. + util’s

(604)467-5271Maple Ridge

Glenwood ManorApartments

1 & 2 Bdrms from $685 & $850 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

Clean, SpaciousIncludes cable, heat,hot water & parking

Seniors discount21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799Maple Ridge

Swan Court ApartmentsLarge 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

Hardwood fl oors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets.Criminal Record check may be reqd

Resident Manager OnsiteNow with

SENIORS DISCOUNT604.477.9189

PITT MEADOWS

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

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

Call: 778-882-8894604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

PORT COQUITLAM

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

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT604-464-3550

RENTALS

707 APARTMENT FURNISHEDNORTH VANCOUVER. NEWLY renovated/Fully Furnished 1bd/1ba located on Lonsdale Avenue, Lower Lonsdale, close to schools and me-tro stations, short/long term stay. Utilities includes Electric, Gas, Heat, Water, On-site laundry, Park-ing. $575/mo utilities inclusive. [email protected] for pics and arrangement.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIALPORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground fl oor, dance/fi tness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersec-tion. 604-464-3550.

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXESMAPLE RIDGE Central 1Bdrm 1/2 Duplex, Fenced back yd. Suit quiet Adult Incs cable $675 + hydro Refs & Dam Dep req 604-306-5752PITT Meadows 3 Bedroom, $1425. + utils. Lots of extras, nr amens n/p,n/s, serious inq’s 778-241-1231

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

6 0 4 - 4 6 3 - 3 0 0 0

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENTCall Maria at ridgemeadows

property management Mon Fri 9-6 604-466-2838 or visit

www.ridgemeadowspropertymanagement.com

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTHRooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn,

weekly maid service, cable TV,private bath, on bus route, 5/min

walk to commuter rail.

Haney Motor Hotel22222 Lougheed Hwy.,

Maple RidgeInquire in person between

9am - 3pm or Call 604-467-3944

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

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONMAPLE RIDGE West, lovely Town-house fully furnished, incls all util’s $500mo avail immed 604-467-9921

750 SUITES, LOWERCOQUITLAM Westwood Plateau, lge bright 1 bdrm. 1010 sq. ft., priv. ent. Nr bus & Douglas College. $950 + 1/3 utils. 778-323-7530.MAILLARDVILLE. 1 bdrm main lvl. Pri ent. strg, prkg, incl ht/hydro. N/S. Avl now. Shrd W/D. Sml cat neg. $700/mo. 604-937-7161 aft. 4.MAPLE RIDGE. 1 BDR Suite for rent Dewdney & 237th. $675/mth includes: Private Parking, sep entr, all utilities, Telus TV, Wi-Fi, w/d, NS, NP. Available November 1, 2011. Call 604-202-2802 for info.MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm grd. fl r. Avail. Nov. 1st. Sep entry. Prkg. 3 appls.Shared laundry.N/S.N/P Lease req.$950/mo.+$50utils. 604-936-5728 or Beth @604-466-9458

RENTALS

750 SUITES, LOWERMAPLE RIDGE: 800 sq.ft. 1 Bdrm, 230th & Dewdney Carp/Lam., shrd. lndy, sep .entry, NO pets/smokers, suits prof sgle/cple. Nov.1, $800 all incl & intrnt/wi-fi 604-466-9579 (bef 8pm) or 604-307-0787 anytime.Maple Ridge. Bright spac 2 bdrm in newer home. Fncd yrd, priv ent, shr lndry. Hw fl r, new paint. ns/np. $900 incl hydro/net. Nov 1. 604-318-4631MAPLE RIDGE, Central. Newer home, legal grd lvl bright 2 bdrm, sep ent, own W/D. Lrg cov’d patio & yard. $1000 + 1/3 hydro. NS/NP. Ref’s req. Nov1/15. 604-476-1617MAPLE RIDGE East. Brand new 2 bdrm, over 1,000sf, sep entry, $900/mo incl utils/cable. Avail Nov. 1. NP/NS. (604)723-5476MAPLE RIDGE. New 1 bdrm. lam fl rs. share W/D. Suits single. ns/np Ref. $660. Avail now. 604-467-5041MAPLE RIDGE new bsmnt suite, 2 bdrm, quiet neighborhood, incl. 5 appl., insuite ldry., utils. incl. Lge covered deck, N/P N/S. Avail. now. $1000/mo. 604-467-1053

Maple Ridge ~ RockridgeBeautiful 1 Bdrm, very quiet area,

9 ft ceilings Suits single, Shared W/D,

N/S, N/P, Min 1 yr lease $800 includes util’s & cable

604.833.0343MR: 203 St. 2 br bsmt, full bathr, laminate, own w/d & parking, cls to amen., $850/mo incl. util., N/S, N/P Avail. now, 778-558 2344

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

752 TOWNHOUSES

Hollyhocks 3 Bdrm, 5 Appl f/p 1 1/2 bath N/S, N/P,across from playground. Av Dec 1 $1295 604-466-8499MAPLE RIDGE twnhse 2bdrm with cheater ensuite, ns/np, $1000/mo Derek 604-839-6024. After 4pmPITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orien-tation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938PITT MEADOWS, Ford & Harris, 3 bdrm T/H. Quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS1966 CHEVY PICKUP, V8, 4 spd, blue & white, has collectors plates, $6500. 604-796-2866 (Agassiz)

810 AUTO FINANCINGNeed A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCINGFREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Christmas in November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations ac-cepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

818 CARS - DOMESTIC1988 Lincoln TOWN CAR, fully loaded, very good cond. New bumper / alternator & tuneup air-cared $1800 obo. 604-463-80871991 OLDS Toronado Trofeo, good cond, needs some work, nice cruis-er 105kms $1900. (604)462-88632004 CHEV OPTRA, auto, 4/door, loaded, air cond. 127,000/kms. AirCared. $4200/obo 604-780-8404

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS1993 Honda Civic - DX-Hatchback Automatic, 129 K’s, Just Aircared14” Michelins on Acura Mags, Near new Rad, Front Susp. &Timing belt$2800. obo 604-467-03352002 Honda Civic 4 dr auto air-cared mag whls. 170,000k. $4,600 obo. 778-895-7570.2004 Honda CRV EX, black, 68,900 kms. $13,850. Exc cond. orig. own-er. 2.4 L auto, real time AWD. Extra set of summer tires, fl r/cargo mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354 7 - 9 pm.2011 NISSAN VERSA, 4 door, hatchback, auto. grey, new tires. $8800 fi rm. Call 604-538-4883.

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

2005 GMC-Diesel 345K km. School certifi ed, wheelchair lift, runs great. $29,000. Call Paul (250)378-2337

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2011 SALEM T23FBLE

awning, A/C, pass through storage, heated / enclosed

underbelly and more! $15,995 (stk.30802)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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

TRANSPORTATION

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2004 GEAR Box Toy Hauler, 22ft, sleeps 8, dinette, full bath & tub, fueling station, outside p/w and shower, new tires, microwave, gas-four burner stove & more! Great condition! Price reduced $14500. (includes tow package) 604-781-0714 or 604-476-9198

2011 CRUISE LITE T18XLT

Awning, 3 range stove, front dinette, $1,700 Savings! And more $12,995 (Stk.30537)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2011 FunFinder 18’ travel trailer. Electric jacks, awning, stabilizers, slide-out, TV, microwave, sleeps 4. Too much to list! $20,395/obo. Call 604-521-6037.

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

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

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

SCRAP BATTERIES WANT-ED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

The Scrapper

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

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $22,490. Orig owner, pristine cond. 2.4L, 6 spd, auto, shiftronic, 5 star safety rating, extra fl oor mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354. 7 - 9 pm.

TRANSPORTATION

848 TOWING

BENJAMIN TOWING

Flat rate $49604-318-8300

851 TRUCKS & VANS1995 FORD 4X4, 5 speed, no rust, runs great, utility box. $1800. Call (604)869-3137

2000 FORD WINDSTAR VAN 7 Seater, AirCared until 2013, fully loaded, self-starter, back-up sensor, good cond, 163K, $3500. Call 604-589-6444 or 778-580-6430.2008 Ford F150, crew cab, 4x4, au-to. 64,000kms. Black. New tires. $16,800 obo. 604-836-5931.

Notice is hereby given that on November 13th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at 20288 113B St, Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

Sheldon Yamkovy Unit # 2076

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT

Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act of British Columbia we have seized on behalf of 0805123 BC LTD. the following;

Model: 1994 Columbia Low-Bed Trailer V I N # : 2 B G 8 0 4 1 4 5 R 1 0 2 6 0 4 2 R/O: debtor Dennis Frith and Blueboy Express Inc. amount owed $15,434.36 plus any additional cost of storage and sale.

The above mentioned trailer shall be sold according to law on November 25th 2011 or thereafter unit may be viewed at 20295 113B Avenue, Maple Ridge BC V2X-6E9.

Statcom Bailiff Services Inc.604-540-2958


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