Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News - January 27, 2011 Online Edition

An anonymous tip and police sur-veillance led to a bust of a busy dial-a-dope line that had been operating in downtown Maple Ridge for months.

RCMP seized cash and illegal drugs worth more than $30,000 from an apartment at 22858 Lougheed High-way.

The investigation was sparked by a tip to CrimeStoppers last May that identifi ed a young Asian man as someone who was delivering drugs to a house on River Road.

Police checked the licence plate number provided and found it regis-tered to a 21-year-old man who been in contact with police 22 times since 2009 and “had associations” with the Rez Back Punioz gang.

A search warrant application says the Filipino gang consists of young men in their late teens and early 20s.

In January, police began tailing a green Nissan Pathfi nder that was linked to the crew.

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You could be forgiven for mistaking the wide hall-ways and large open spac-

es of Thomas Haney Secondary School for a university campus. Even as the Maple Ridge school celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, it’s still evident upon en-tering that is was designed from the ground up to be different.

And it remains that way.

“This is not your typical high school,” says principal Sean Nosek.

Twenty years ago, the school helped pioneer a new teaching model, one that offers fewer structured classes and more free time, where students learn at their own pace, and have more of a say in what they are learning.

“Schools haven’t changed much in 50 years,” says Nosek, who started out as a teacher at Thomas Haney 17 years ago. “But the world we’re preparing students for is very different.”

The self-paced model at Thom-as Haney was designed to better

foster creative problem-solving, time-management, and life-long learning.

Twenty years on, the model is as successful as ever.

The most obvious difference about Thomas Haney’s self-paced model is that students don’t attend classes like tradi-tional schools.

While students start out at the school in Grade 8 under a fairly traditional school model, with fi ve classes a day, in Grade 9 they are given more freedom, with fewer required classes to attend, and more discretionary time to complete their own work.

By Grade 12, much of a stu-dent’s schedule is wide open.

“I love it,” Grade 12 student Lisa Szostek, 16, said of the school’s self-paced model.

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Sean Nosek is now principal at Thomas Haney secondary, where he began as a teacher 17 years ago.

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“I’m in the accelerated program, so I was able to power ahead through my courses, and I’m going to be graduating early.”

At the same time, Szostek says she was able to devote more of her time to studying courses that gave her dif-fi culty, like Spanish.

“At its heart, it is de-signed to be a fl exible, nimble system, that puts students at the centre of their learning,” Nosek says of the school. “Stu-dents can spend an entire day working on a project, if they choose.”

The open concept to-wards learning is mir-rored in the building’s architectural design. The building was designed with wide, open learn-ing areas, community space, and wired so lap-tops could be used by all teachers and students.

“Hardly anyone had heard of the Internet 20 years ago,” says Nosek. “It’s as if they saw the fu-ture coming.”

Students can study in one of the school’s three subject-specifi c “Great Halls” – large study areas with teachers on hand to help students with math, English and science. Stu-dents work at their own pace and must fulfi ll a series of assignments and learning outcomes to pass a course.

“You don’t get stuck with a teacher like in

a regular school,” says Grade 12 student Joyce Chong. “There’s lots of one-on-one, and if there is a teacher you don’t like, you can just ask one of the other teachers who are around.”

But with freedom comes accountability, and students at Thomas Haney aren’t merely left to their own devices.

Every morning stu-dents meet with their teacher advisor, who stays with the students from Grade 8 to gradua-tion. A student and their teacher advisor will work together to devise a study

plan for that day, and the advisor will make sure the student sticks to it.

“The teacher advisor role was one of the key pillars to the school,” says Mike Suddaby.

He was the school district’s assistant su-perintendent when the school opened, and was one many administra-tors, teachers, and staff responsible for bringing Thomas Haney to frui-tion.

The advisor aspect of the school has proven to be so successful, the dis-trict has since adopted the practice at all of its

secondary schools.“My TA is like a sec-

ond mom,” says Grade 12 student Perveen Sivia. “She’s always there for me, she’s one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met.”

Because the school mix-es age groups in home room and in the Great Halls, there is more in-teraction between older and younger students.

“You can tell a Thomas Haney student by how they carry themselves,” says Nosek. “They’re more comfortable talk-ing to adults.”

The inspiration for

Thomas Haney’s innova-tive learning model came from Bishop Carroll High School, a Catholic high school in Calgary. The school was one of the fi rst in Canada to feature a self-paced learning model, and educators in the district were keen to see if the model could be successful here.

“We were lucky to have staff in the district, and a board of trustees, who were willing to try some-thing different,” Suddaby says.

Anyone who has ever had children will tell you the self-paced model

makes sense, he says. “Kids don’t develop

at the same time. They don’t learn to talk at the time, they don’t learn to walk at the same,” says Suddaby. “So why do we think they will suddenly conform at 13 years old to a set schedule of de-velopment?”

Initially, the model was met with no small amount of skepticism from parents. However, the school’s success over the past 20 years has helped change minds.

Provincial exam scores have been consistently above provincial and dis-trict averages. This past school year, Thomas Haney had the highest marks of any school in the district on three of the fi ve required provin-cial exams, according to Nosek.

“That tells me we’re do-ing something right,” he says. “Parents see that. And I think the parents have caught up with what we’re doing.”

Educators from across the country and from as far away as Australia routinely visit the school to see how the Thomas Haney model can be suc-cessfully applied else-where.

However, the self-paced learning model isn’t for everyone, Suddaby notes, and some schools that have tried to adopt a similar style have failed.

“There was a school in Duncan that tried to do something similar, but they eventually switched back,” he says. “The problem there was that the school was the only

one in town.”One of the major rea-

sons for Thomas Haney’s success has been the fact the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District has open catchments for high schools.

“If students want a more traditional learn-ing environment, they can go to Maple Ridge secondary, Garibaldi, or Samuel Robertson, all close by,” Suddaby said.

Thomas Haney was also developed in part-nership with Douglas College, which initially ran fi rst- and second-year post-secondary courses out of the build-ing. That enabled high school to graduate with a head start in university or college.

However, Douglas Col-lege’s presence in the school dwindled after the opening of the David Lam Campus in Coquit-lam in the mid-1990s. Post-secondary classes were still offered by the school district-owned Ridge Meadows College. But beginning in 2010, the college has operated out of Riverside Centre.

Thomas Haney’s self-paced model is still evolv-ing. In recent years, the school has added more structured classes to the younger grades to help ease students’ transition.

Both Nosek and Sud-daby agree, though, as to the secret of the school’s success over the past 20 years.

“It’s the teachers, the staff, and the parents,” says Suddaby. “They be-lieved in the model, and they made it happen.”

‘As if they saw future coming’

Maple Ridge father Alan Richards wants teachers to end their job action and he’s taken to the Internet to tell them so.

Richards has started a Facebook group called “Where is my Kid’s Report Card?,” and is calling on the B.C. teachers’ union to accept the provincial government’s zero-net mandate of freezing public sector wages and end their job action, which includes not writing report cards and limiting extracur-ricular activities.

Richards says he wants the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to stop using kids as “pawns” in

their contract dispute.“This isn’t an attack on teachers, it’s about

a policy decision by the B.C. Teachers’ Fed-eration,” Richards said. “I understand they are trying to negotiate [with the provincial government], but leave my kids alone.”

Because of the ongoing job action which started in September, Richards, who has a child in high school and one in elementary, says he has struggled to fi nd out how his children are progressing in school. While some teachers have made themselves avail-able, others have not.

“It’s diffi cult to coordinate with fi ve, six, or seven different teachers, especially for two working parents” he said. “Not all teachers are responding to parent requests.”

Richards said he felt a lack of control over what was happening to his kids, so he decid-ed to take to Facebook and create a group where like-minded parents could voice

their concerns. After a week of existence, the group has close to 100 members.

“Parents are frustrated, and they’re afraid to speak out, [thinking] it will get taken out on their kids,” said Richards. “But it’s our responsibility, as parents, to get involved and make ourselves heard.”

He thinks many teachers are caught in the middle as well, and aren’t fans of the ongo-ing job action.

“I get the feeling that many just don’t agree with it, but they don’t want to speak out because they are afraid of retribution,” Richards said.

Close to 90 per cent of the BCTF’s 41,000-strong membership voted in favour of job action in June, with close to 70 per cent voter turnout.

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation announced salary demands last week amounting to a 15 per cent increase over three years, at an

additional cost of $300 million over the span of the contract.

Provincial education minister George Ab-bott dismissed the demand as “absurd.”

“I have to agree with [Education Minister George Abbott], that [teachers’ wage de-mands] are not realistic given the current economic climate,” said Richards. “When the government had money, they doled it out. But that’s not the case right now, so to me, it’s not logical.”

In 2006, B.C. teachers signed a fi ve-year contract with a 16 per cent increase in wage and benefi ts, as well as a $4,000 signing bo-nus.

“It looks to me like the government, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, but they’re be-ing quite reasonable,” Richards said.

He is also considering starting an online petition to urge teachers to end their job ac-tion.

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Alan Richards starts Facebook group ‘Where’s my Kid’s Report Card’

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The latest poll says the NDP, after being out of power for a de-cade, would win the next election in a walk.

But MLA Michael Sather knows better than to rely on a snap-shot sampling.

“I don’t think in poli-tics we should ever take anything for granted,” he said Wednesday.

“Many political par-ties look good in a poll, but I wouldn’t get over confi dent about any-thing at this point.”

According to Forum Research Inc., the NDP would win 57 seats and the Liberals 20. The B.C. Conservative par-ty would play a spoiler role, siphoning off Lib-eral support and earn-ing seven seats.

Currently, the gov-erning Liberals, under Premier Christy Clark, have 47 seats and the NDP has 34.

The poll says only one in three British Columbians approve of Clark’s leadership, although only four in 10 approve of the job Adrian Dix is doing as NDP leader.

Sather said that the impression of Clark is that her decision mak-ing is “exceedingly er-ratic. People are get-ting that impression, but it’s not something that instills confi -dence.”

The MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows said that Clark is still dealing with the after-effects of the HST.

Craig Speirs, presi-dent of the NDP’s local constituency associa-tion, said the Liberal descent is because of “a lot of internal strife.”

Clark is seen as a federal Liberal, which is bothering the right wing of the party. “That’s why [B.C. Con-servative] leader John Cummings is doing so well,” Speirs said.

Speirs said Clark is not taking a policy-fi rst approach to governing and solving issues, but

is following a “tyranny of the moment” ap-proach, offering quick fi xes to problems.

Contrary to Sather, Speirs says the NDP will do “extremely well” in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows in the May 2013 election. “I feel extremely confi -dent that we’ll retain the seat.”

He also expects the NDP, with either Mike Bocking or Bob D’Eith as candidate, to win in Maple Ridge-Mission, unseating Liberal Marc Dalton.

NDP candidate selec-tion could take place this spring or fall.

Dalton said Clark’s connection with Con-servative Prime Min-ister Stephen Harper has been positive. As a federal Conservative, Dalton said voters get a conservative MLA under the coalition Liberal banner.

Dalton said he’s still a federal Conservative party member and will be at the annual meet-ing of riding associa-tion this weekend.

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Conservatives have high hopesThe B.C. Conservative party isn’t doing anything in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows – yet.First there are the two by-elections in Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope to worry about, says John Cummins, leader of the B.C. Conservatives. But after those, the party will focus on other parts of B.C., such as north of the Fraser River and east of the Pitt River.“That’s an important area to us. We’ll get quite active there once we get these by-elections out of the way,” Cummins said Thursday.He thinks his party could win in both local ridings.“It’s an area that’s familiar to us and it’s going to be a target area for us, no question about it.“We’ll be up and organized there in the next couple of months.”The party still has no formal riding associations in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge-Mission, but about 40 people are involved in each riding.Everything has been put on hold until the by-elections have taken place, he added. Cummins said the B.C. Conservatives have about 4,000 mem-bers and the party is struggling to keep up with growth.“It’s a great problem to have, mind you.”The party is attracting votes from both the NDP and Liberals. While some say his party will split the small-C conservative vote, allowing the NDP into power, Cummins said his party will keep the NDP from forming a majority government.“The people who are coming over [from the Liberals] are saying, ‘we’ve had enough of these guys.’”Cummins said he knows of a people around the province who want to run for the Conservatives, but hasn’t heard of any people in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows who are interested.Christine Clarke is running for the Conservatives in Port Moody-Coquitlam and John Martin is running in Chilliwack-Hope.

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Maple Ridge council made it offi cial Tues-day, voting unanimous-ly to allow landowners to make their best pitch for shopping and light industry on the west side of Albion fl ats.

But they’ll have to move fast in order to get their proposal to the Agricultural Land Commission by sum-mer so a decision can come back by fall.

Council opted for the third of three choices laid out by staff to de-termine what will hap-pen to the area along Lougheed Highway at 105th Avenue.

That option calls for the property owners to apply to take their land out of the Agri-cultural Land Reserve, even though the land commission opposes non-farm use for the western portion of the 106-hectare Albion fl ats.

In the meantime, the District of Maple Ridge will start its own exclu-sion process for the east side of 105th Avenue, to be fi ne tuned once it learns of the commis-sion’s decision on the west side.

But time is of the es-sence for a few on coun-cil.

Coun. Michael Morden wanted a decision on the process done by year end, before the spring 2013 election, which could unseat the Liberal government and its policies on the land reserve.

The NDP created the Agricultural Land Re-serve in 1973.

“My main concern is enough is enough,” said Coun. Al Hogarth.

“This has been a politi-cal football.” It’s time for the property owners to either put forward a development proposal that works or go back to farming the land, an area that’s consumed council for more than a decade.

“At the end of the day, there has to be some-thing come out for the community,” Hogarth said. But the applica-tion should be done in a respectful way for the agricultural values that the land commission may see as being at risk. He also called for a fi rm deadline by which an application must be fi led.

Coun. Cheryl Ashlie said the land commis-sion will make its deci-sion based on the infor-mation that’s before it, even though it said in November it wouldn’t support exclusion of land on the west side of 105th Avenue.

If the commission re-jects the fi rst applica-tion, Maple Ridge can continue with its own application to exclude land on the east side of 105th for commercial

and recreation devel-opment, a use that’s already received in-formal approval of the land commission.

Council proposed a plan for developing most of Albion fl ats be-cause it thought that’s what most in the com-munity wanted, despite consultation in 2010 that showed support for much less intense development, pointed out Coun. Judy Dueck.

The district can OK any plan it wants but unless a developer is willing to put up the money, nothing will happen, she added.

“We will have a bet-ter product at the end of the day because we will know once and for all what’s happening on the north side.”

The option selected by council could delay decisions for the area by a few months, com-pared to the timeline of Maple Ridge simply applying to exclude land from the east side, which could see an ALC decision by September.

Former municipal candidate Christian Cowley, also with the

Community Education on Environment and Development Centre, predicted the land com-mission would reject the exclusion of the west side of 105th Av-enue.

“The ALR is not for today. The ALR is not for tomorrow. It’s for-ever.

“It’s a very shortsight-ed policy. It contradicts the purpose of the ALR. It demonstrates igno-rance of the purpose of the ALR.”

The land is in the fl ood plain and like much farmland, is sur-rounded by homes and businesses. “It’s a ready market. People could walk to it.”

Cowley said one of the applicants wants to put residential develop-ment on the land. Coun-cil’s policy is not to al-low ALR withdrawals for residential use.

“The shopping argu-ment has been heard louder than it actu-ally is and it’s swaying council.”

E-mails and calls to Smart Centres or Genstar Development, weren’t returned.

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What 2011 event is associated

with a mysterious entity linked to crippling disease in animals we eat?

This entity threat-ens the environment and the economy.

Scientists are prevented from re-searching the entity, or intimidated if they publish fi ndings.

Government protec-tion agencies enable industry suspected of being a source of the entity.

Individuals lead a crusade for the truth and reform.

If you answered the Cohen Commis-sion’s sockeye inquiry, you’re right.

If you answered: scientist, Kristi Miller, entity, ISA virus, “entities” yet unidentifi ed, crusader, or Alexandra Morton, you’d also be correct.

You’d be correct, as well, if you named a similar battle in the U.S. over geneti-cally modifi ed crops developed by the U.S. biotech agricultural industry, notably Monsanto, the company that gave Agent Orange to the U.S. military during the Vietnam War.

GMO, or “RoundUp Ready” (trade name), animal feed plants such as corn, soy, and recently, alfalfa – licenced or deregulated by the U.S. Deptartment of Agriculture – contain a gene that lets them ignore the lethal effect of

glyphosate, a herbicide that blocks the absorption of nutrients by weeds.

The idea, says microbiologist, Dr. Don Huber, is to kill weeds; speed the harvest.

But that’s a problem for the many interdependent units of the agricultural system – microbes to humans – explains Huber, in a shocking interview with MD. Joseph Mercola, titled, Monsanto’s Micro-Monster Could Kill Us All. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4swW9OFmf8&feature=player_embedded#!).

“These nutrients [in the soil] aren’t just required by the weed,” says Huber, “they’re required by microorganisms. They’re required by us in our physi-ologic functions.”

They’re required too, by the RoundUp ready plant. “Glyphosate is extremely toxic to all those organisms,” Huber tells us. “It is documented that the nutritional effi ciency – just having the foreign gene inserted reduces the capa-bility of that plant to take up nutrients ... When you apply the chemical you have a further compounding effect of reducing the effi ciency of the plant.”

Its increased use “is totally eliminat-ing many of those organisms from the soil. Consequently, we see an increase of over 40 new diseases [in plants] that we used to have under fairly effective control.”

Huber believes people eating meats and plants contaminated with gly-phosate are also at risk.

“I don’t think there’s any question that when you consume, that it’s going to

have the same effects.” That’s because glyphosate is “very effective against certain organisms at extremely low con-centrations,” which “are all permitted in our food and feed approvals.”

Today, GMO corn, soybeans, and alfalfa are primary feeds for the dairy cows, pigs and cattle that supply the human diet. Labelling the GMO link to allow consumer choice is feared by the biotech industry. So far, that’s not required in Canada or the U.S., even though independent research on the safety of GMO crops exposed to gly-phosate has not occurred.

Huber says universities are afraid to fund such research, and scientists who’d undertake it face reprisal.

“They can be fi red from their job or their program shut down. If they did [research], they were prohibited from publishing it,” says Huber, echoing concerns heard at Cohen.

At the same time, says Huber, the USDA is encouraging the industry to do its own safety tests. Huber concludes this allows the biotech industry to moni-tor itself. It “has essentially monopo-lized the regulatory process.”

During Cohen testimony we learned the farm fi sh industry enjoys the same privilege. The DFO has gagged its scientists.

Huber has asked the USDA to fund research on glyphosate ties to GMO plants and herbivores that now display a disease linked entity, “common in nature, but new to science.”

Entity is threatening environment

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EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Enbridge oil pipeline won’t hap-

pen (B.C. Views, Jan. 18).The environmental assessment pro-

cess about of the Enbridge pipeline to Kitimat and shipping oil on huge tankers through our coastal waters to China has been hijacked by shifting our attention to attacks on our main environmental groups.

The Harper government and the pro-tar sands advocacy group Ethical Oil have launched a campaign to discredit groups like the David Suzuki Foun-dation, Pembina Institute and Sierra Club for receiving funding from “for-eign“ resources.

Supposedly, U.S. capitalist-billion-aires-turned-environmentalists are trying to infl uence the outcome of the Enbridge Pipeline hearings.

This is a red herring.First of all, the tar sands are awash

with foreign money, foreign owner-ship and foreign investments.

Fifty percent of the board of direc-tors of Enbridge, a so-called Canadian company, are Americans.

Ethical Oil gets funding from “for-eign“ sources.

If we want to ban “foreigners and their local puppets” from Alberta’s tar sands industry, there will be a lot of house cleaning to be done.

It is shameful that the Harper gov-ernment has to resort to tactics like this to stifl e any dissent and legitimate concern about the environmental im-pact of the pipeline.

It is pretty scary when people like David Suzuki are called “radicals” and accused of trying to subvert the hearing process.

Who then is allowed to voice any ob-jections? How does this “subversion” happen? By making speeches? By making posters? By writing letters? By attending and presenting at the hear-ings?

If our government would really be-lieve in democracy and freedom of speech, it would be shouting with joy that, under Canadian law, more than

4,000 individuals have the right and have chosen to express their views on a major industrial development.

It is really worrisome that a demo-cratic process is being tampered with by our government by discrediting any dissenting voices.

The main issue here is, that we do not need this project. We can get more good, long-term jobs with less risk by investing in renewable, sustainable clean energy.

Oil is a dirty, non-renewable, pollut-ing energy source.

We need to get off oil.Germany has, in the last decade,

increased its energy from renewable sources by 20 per cent, to be increase to 35 per cent by 2020, and has created a $50-billion renewable energy indus-try.

We do deserve the ‘fossil award.’The Harper government wants to

make a profi t from shipping our raw, unrefi ned oil to China when we, at the same time, are still importing “foreign” oil to fulfi ll our own needs.

Mr. Harper just backed out of the Kyoto Climate Agreement in Durban because China and India do not do their part to stop polluting. Now he wants to make a profi t by selling China oil to help it pollute even more.

How ethical is that? I think we better call it hypocritical oil.

MARIA RAYNOLDS

MAPLE RIDGE

Dirty bombsEDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Enbridge oil pipeline won’t hap-pen (B.C. Views, Jan. 18).

Never mind that the Enbridge North-ern Gateway pipeline would pass through 1,200 kilometres of pristine habitat and will cross 1,000 streams and rivers on its way to Kitimat.

Never mind that Enbridge has had 610 oil leaks from 1999 to 2008. The one in Michigan was more than a million U.S. gallons of toxic oil, costing $700 million to clean up.

Never mind that Canada has a cap on what energy companies have to pay for environmental disaster cleanups. That cap is an obviously inadequate $40 mil-lion dollars, and whatever the balance is to try to clean up a mess shall be picked up by the taxpayers of Canada.

As if that is not enough, my main con-cern is what would happen to that toxic sludge once it gets to Kitimat?

Up to two million barrels of toxic sludge would be pumped onto a super-tanker that was never meant to sail into most ports in the world let alone 240 kilometres into the forth most dan-gerous waterway in the world. These behemoths are up to four football fi elds long and 68 meters wide. A full emer-gency stop takes three kilometres and 14 minutes.

There will be approximately 225 of these dirty bombs a year plying one of the most pristine marine habitats in the world.

Enbridge claims it would use ocean-going tugs to keep these dirty bombs out of trouble, but really two tugs could not even move a fully loaded super tanker in rough weather. I suspect that the cost of this measure would not last long anyway and would be soon forgot-ten because of the prohibitive costs in-volved.

Never mind the thousands of other things that can go wrong in this harsh environment, each loaded supertanker has enormous inertia once moving and is hard enough to control at the best of times without the human error, alcohol, drugs, heart attacks, naviga-tion equipment failures, Coriolis force, tides, currents, storms, mechanical failure, not to mention collisions with other vessels and natural obstacles that exist.

A supertanker disaster is not a mat-ter of if, it is most assuredly a forgone certainty, and just one disaster would surely wipe out any monetary gain and loss of habitat for the people of B.C. and ultimately Canada.

WAYNE CLARK

MAPLE RIDGE

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Lost souls wander our

streets (Letters, Jan. 25).Sandy Macdougall, thank

you for having the courage to write your letter. Your story warms my heart, because you have already started to help the homeless without even knowing it.

You say you feel guilty as you did not do anything to al-leviate the suffering from the ‘lost souls’. However, what you did was huge.

For some reason, that day, you shifted your thinking and saw the homeless in Maple Ridge as people fi rst rather than part of our landscape. You saw the man outside McDonald’s as a person who matters, a person with soul. Perhaps next time you will offer him a coffee, or perhaps you will look him in the eyes and say a warm hello.

Three years ago, I felt the

same way as you and won-dered how I could help the homeless feel empowered and a part of the community. I am a vice-principal at a Coquit-lam high school, and together with a team of amazing stu-dents, we embraced on what was meant to be a one-day fi eld trip, giving the homeless a chance to give. We invited them to send hand-made cards home to friends or fam-ily they have lost touch with. It was our way of giving the homeless a chance to give during the holidays.

Our hope was to help one person re-connect with family or friends and fi nd hope. We also began volunteering weekly in the Tri-Cities wet mat homeless shelter pro-gram. Almost immediately, the students and I were over-whelmed with emotion as we realized that the people in our community who are

homeless are people like you and me. Many of them have experienced great hardships in life and they have been out-cast by society. As we got to know them, and truly listened to their life stories, we were moved to do more and help them re-connect.

Our one-day fi eld trip three years ago has now turned into a year-round commitment, called Project HELLO (Help-ing everyone locate loved ones). On our website (www.projecthello.ca) you can read stories and refl ections from our students.

As of this December, our high school students have now helped re-connect more than 200 homeless people in the Tri-Cities and Downtown Eastside with family and friends through Christmas cards, Mother’s Day cards, phone calls and a face-to-face reunion. The entire experi-

ence has been one of the best things to ever happen to me.

I have spent time giving pre-sentations with our students and talking with others to start similar programs in Ha-waii, Ontario and Richmond. Yet each day I leave Maple Ridge in the morning and return after work and I, too, had not yet stopped to see the homeless in our community in a different light.

Your letter opened my eyes wider and I asked my husband right after reading it, why we had not thought to expand project HELLO to the home-less in our own community.

My goal will be to make a connection with a high school in Maple Ridge in hopes that a team of students will want to learn more and help offer similar experiences in our community. KRISTI BLAKEWAY, VICE-PRINCIPAL

DR. CHARLES BEST SECONDARY

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Second farm school in Maple Ridge? (The News, Jan.

20).Hurray, we are all saved. Here is a proposal for the Albion

fl ats that would create jobs and preserve farmland. A second farm school in Maple Ridge would save our tax

money from being wasted again on applying to remove land from the ALR and would save our councillors’ time from re-viewing and rewriting the proposal to remove the land west of 105th Avenue, for a third time, to develop into yet another Wal-mart shopping centre.

Using the Albion fl ats for a farm school, an idea suggested by Kwantlen Polytechnic University, should be promoted and cultivated by our elected Maple Ridge council.

The necessary partnerships needed between the univer-sity and the District of Maple Ridge should be developed now, and is a path that our council could direct their myriad of time and energy towards instead of the endless fi ght to remove the Albion land from the ALR.

Imagine Maple Ridge having the capacity to grow some of its own food.

LISA SCATCHARD MAPLE RIDGE

Imagine Maple Ridge growing own food

We need to get off dirty oil

Two threats to meat, dairy

You’ve already started to help the homeless

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He awaits an answer, as does Kristi Miller.Of the entity in U.S. meat and dairy, Huber says, “It was

fi rst identifi ed by veterinarians confronted by a very high reproductive failure in animals. You put that on top of 10-15 per cent infertility rate to start with and you’re not going to have a dairy very long.”

The problem, says Huber, “tracts fairly well with what we see with the increase usage of our genetically modifi ed crops, especially with the Roundup ready or BT traits in them.”

Huber says two conditions threaten the meat and dairy industry. “One was this reproductive failure – as many as 40-50 per cent of pregnant animals losing their offspring. The other was premature aging. When they take a two-year-old to market, it’s downgraded to that of a 10-year-old cow.”

Is the entity in the corn, asked Mercola. “Oh yeah,” Huber replied. He wants a moratorium on GMO alfalfa. It’s unlikely in the

U.S., which favors markets free of interference by protection agencies.

“It could have a tremendous impact on our exports,” says Huber.

DFO offi cials voiced fear of a market loss if buyers thought our salmon were diseased.

“Impact on our exports” – do the words explain the evolu-tion of government for the people to government for big corporations in the U.S. and Canada?

The fi nal chapters of the GMO and farm fi sh stories in 2012 will confi rm this.

My mistake: Cinema Politica, which brings issues of social justice to us for enlightened discussion is not an “outreach” of the NDP. The last video, The Yes Men Fix the World, focused on corporate irresponsibility, including DOW Chem-icals’ failure to compensate victims of a gas plant explosion 20 years ago.

Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

Emberly from p6

“Here is a proposal for the Albion flats that would create jobs and preserve farmland.”


Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Liberal riding president Brent Perry said it’s easy to call for an NDP win at this time. “I don’t believe that at all. This is a swing riding. It can go either way.”

He said Clark just got into offi ce and needs time.

So far, Terry Beck-er, wife of former Pitt Meadows councillor John Becker, has fi led her nomination papers for the Liberal party in Maple Ridge-Pitt Mead-ows.

But Maple Ridge Coun. Michael Morden is se-riously thinking about challenging. So far, he’s just written a letter say-ing he plans to run, but hasn’t fi led the detailed papers and forms for re-view by the party.

“When it feels right for me to do it, I will do it.”

Morden said he enjoys serving on council. “At this point in time, I have not made fi nal decisions on what I’m doing and how I’m doing it. I’m chewing it over, let’s put it that way.”

The Forum Research poll’s prediction about a province-wide NDP vic-tory could change in six months, Speirs said, but added “that’s a refl ec-tion of the strength of the party leader.

“It’s so different than the Liberals, where they have this puppet leader with very little support.”

Sather is vacating the seat in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, and under the NPD’s equity policy, his successor has to be either a woman, mem-ber of a visible minority, gay, lesbian or trans-gendered.

Elizabeth Rosenau has said she wants to run for the NPD, but there could also be another chal-lenger.

The NPD in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows just had a membership drive and boosted its numbers to about 350.

Becker running, Mordenmay stillPolls from p4

“I don’t believe that at all. This is a swing riding. It can go either way.” Brent Perry, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Liberal riding president


Kaila Klassen hadn’t planned on having a

home birth, but on Wednesday, baby Evvy had other ideas.

Paramedics and fi re crews had to break into Klassen’s home on 124th Street in Maple Ridge after she suddenly went into labour, while alone. She gave birth on her bathroom fl oor.

“You read the baby books, and they have a chapter about what to do if you’re stuck in a snowstorm and you have to have a baby on your own, but you think it’ll never happen to me,” she said. “Well, it happened.”

Klassen was home alone, pregnant with her second child, when her contractions began around 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday. They inten-sifi ed quickly. She sent a text message to her husband, Kevin Stumph, who was at work in Burnaby, and soon re-alized she wouldn’t be able to make it to Royal Columbian Hospital.

“I thought I’d have a couple hours, and I’d still be able to get to Ridge Meadows,” she said. “But after fi ve minutes, I realized the baby was coming right now.”

In a cold sweat, and

with the baby already beginning to crown, Klassen picked up the phone and called 911.

Paramedics were just fi ve minutes away, but Klassen knew they wouldn’t get there in time.

The baby was coming now.

Klassen laid down on her bathroom fl oor, and shortly after 2 p.m., Evvy Stumph entered the world, a healthy eight pounds, two ounces.

“Once the baby was born, the battle was done,” Klassen said.

Emergency crews ar-rived within seconds, after having to break a window to get inside the locked house.

Paramedics cut the umbilical cord and warmed up towels in

the couple’s dryer to bring Evvy’s body tem-perature up before tak-ing mother and daugh-ter to Ridge Meadows Hospital.

“Surprisingly, there were no complica-tions,” Klassen said.

She is grateful to the paramedics and fi re-men who came to her aid.

“They were amaz-ing,” she said. “They were trying to call everyone to let them know what happened. When they couldn’t reach anyone, one of the paramedics re-turned to the home to

direct family members to the hospital.”

Klassen’s mother was driving home from work and noticed the ambulances and fi re trucks parked outside her daughter’s home.

“She was just about having a heart attack,” Klassen said. “But they told her everything was fi ne.”

Klassen’s home will now have a special im-portance for her and her daughter.

“I don’t know if we can move now,” she said. “The bathroom has historical signifi -cance.”

Mother gives birth on bathroom fl oorFire crew breaks in, takes mother, baby to RM hospital


Kaila Klassen and her eldest daughter Ava welcome the newest addition to the family, Evvy, who was born at home on Wednesday.


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keeping can be a safe activity with the appropriate regula-tions. If supported by a majority of residents, the city could have beekeeping rules in place in time for the season, which be-gins in April.

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rges

, any

env

ironm

enta

l cha

rges

or f

ees,

and

all

appl

icab

le ta

xes.

Taxe

s ar

e pa

yabl

e on

the

full

amou

nt o

f the

pur

chas

e pr

ice.

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ts a

re o

nly

avai

labl

e us

ing

a cu

stom

er in

itiat

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C (In

tern

et B

anki

ng)

or P

hone

Pay

sys

tem

thro

ugh

the

cust

omer

's o

wn

bank

(if o

ffere

d by

that

fi na

ncia

l ins

titut

ion)

. The

cus

tom

er is

requ

ired

to s

ign

a m

onth

ly pa

ymen

t con

tract

with

a fi

rst p

aym

ent d

ate

one

mon

th fr

om th

e co

ntra

ct d

ate

and

to e

nsur

e th

at th

e to

tal m

onth

ly pa

ymen

t occ

urs

by th

e pa

ymen

t due

dat

e. B

i-wee

kly

paym

ents

can

be

mad

e by

mak

ing

paym

ents

equ

ivale

nt to

the

sum

of 1

2 m

onth

ly pa

ymen

ts d

ivide

d by

26

bi-w

eekl

y pe

riods

eve

ry tw

o w

eeks

com

men

cing

on

the

cont

ract

dat

e. D

eale

r may

sel

l for

less

. Offe

rs v

ary

by m

odel

and

not

all

com

bina

tions

will

appl

y. ±

Leas

e a

new

201

2 Fo

cus

SE s

edan

with

man

ual t

rans

mis

sion

and

get

0%

leas

e an

nual

per

cent

age

rate

(LAP

R) fi

nanc

ing

for u

p to

48

mon

ths

on a

ppro

ved

cred

it (O

AC) f

rom

For

d Cr

edit.

Not

all

buye

rs w

ill qu

alify

for t

he lo

wes

t LAP

R pa

ymen

t. Le

ase

a ve

hicl

e w

ith a

val

ue o

f $20

,599

at 0

% L

APR

for u

p to

48

mon

ths

with

$2,

350

dow

n or

equ

ivale

nt tr

ade

in, m

onth

ly pa

ymen

t is

$19

9, to

tal l

ease

obl

igat

ion

is $

11,9

02 a

nd o

ptio

nal b

uyou

t is

$7,8

28. O

ffer i

nclu

des

Man

ufac

ture

r Reb

ate

of $

500.

Tax

es p

ayab

le o

n fu

ll am

ount

of l

ease

fi na

ncin

g pr

ice

afte

r Man

ufac

ture

r Reb

ate

is d

educ

ted.

Offe

r inc

lude

s fre

ight

and

air

tax

of $

1,60

0 bu

t exc

lude

s va

riabl

e ch

arge

s of

lice

nse,

fuel

fi ll

char

ge, i

nsur

ance

, reg

istra

tion,

PPS

A, a

dmin

istra

tion

fees

and

cha

rges

, any

env

ironm

enta

l cha

rges

or f

ees,

and

all

appl

icab

le ta

xes.

Add

ition

al p

aym

ents

requ

ired

for

PPSA

, reg

istra

tion,

sec

urity

dep

osit,

NSF

fees

(whe

re a

pplic

able

), ex

cess

wea

r and

tear

, and

late

fees

. Som

e co

nditi

ons

and

mile

age

rest

rictio

ns o

f 64,

000

km o

ver 4

8 m

onth

s ap

ply.

A ch

arge

of 1

6 ce

nts

per k

m o

ver m

ileag

e re

stric

tions

app

lies,

plu

s ap

plic

able

taxe

s. M

anuf

actu

rer R

ebat

es c

an b

e us

ed in

con

junc

tion

with

mos

t ret

ail c

onsu

mer

offe

rs m

ade

avai

labl

e by

For

d of

Can

ada

at e

ither

the

time

of fa

ctor

y or

der o

r del

ivery

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not

bot

h. M

anuf

actu

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ebat

es a

re

not c

ombi

nabl

e w

ith a

ny fl

eet c

onsu

mer

ince

ntive

s. A

ll pr

ices

are

bas

ed o

n M

anuf

actu

rer’s

Sug

gest

ed R

etai

l Pric

e. *

*Fro

m J

an. 1

6, 2

012

to J

an 3

0, 2

012,

rece

ive 0

% A

PR p

urch

ase

fi nan

cing

on

new

[20

11 F

ocus

(exc

ludi

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11 F

usio

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xclu

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S),

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Mus

tang

(exc

ludi

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alue

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GT50

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urus

(exc

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pe (e

xclu

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anua

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ditio

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(exc

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201

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xclu

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apto

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apto

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usio

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xclu

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S),

2012

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ape

(exc

ludi

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man

ual)]

mod

els

for a

max

imum

of [

36]/[

48]/[

60]/[

72]

mon

ths

to q

ualifi

ed

reta

il cu

stom

ers,

on

appr

oved

cre

dit (

OAC)

from

For

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edit.

Not

all

buye

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ill qu

alify

for t

he lo

wes

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eres

t rat

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pur

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for 3

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0 or

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abs)

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ab 5

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rew

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perD

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el E

ngin

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xclu

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Cha

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all R

apto

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500,

BOS

S302

, and

Med

ium

Truc

k m

odel

s ex

clud

ed.

This

offe

r can

be

used

in c

onju

nctio

n w

ith m

ost r

etai

l con

sum

er o

ffers

mad

e av

aila

ble

by F

ord

of C

anad

a at

eith

er th

e tim

e of

fact

ory

orde

r or d

elive

ry, b

ut n

ot b

oth.

Man

ufac

ture

r Reb

ates

are

not

com

bina

ble

with

any

fl ee

t con

sum

er in

cent

ives.

***

Estim

ated

fuel

con

sum

ptio

n ra

tings

for t

he 2

011

Fies

ta 1

.6L

I4 5

-spe

ed M

anua

l tra

nsm

issi

on: [

7.1L

/100

km (4

0MPG

) City

, 5.3

L/10

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(53M

PG) H

wy]

/ 20

12 F

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2.0

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Man

ual t

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mis

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: [7.

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5L I4

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omat

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ansm

issi

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9L/1

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L/10

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wy]

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sum

ptio

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tings

bas

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ansp

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anad

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prov

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st m

etho

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ctua

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sum

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ill va

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ased

on

road

con

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adin

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hab

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‡Rem

embe

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t eve

n ad

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chno

logy

can

not o

verc

ome

the

law

s of

phy

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alw

ays

poss

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to lo

se c

ontro

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veh

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due

to in

appr

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drive

r inp

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con

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Cana

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and

logo

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dem

arks

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c. a

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re u

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unde

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1 to

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anad

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with

a C

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or b

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the

purc

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of a

new

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oln

vehi

cle

(exc

ludi

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iest

a, F

ocus

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ger,

Rapt

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T500

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EV

& M

ediu

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ch a

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ehic

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acto

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artic

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only

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artic

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deal

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is s

ubje

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veh

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ava

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may

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Spending your fi rst few hours in a dump, in the middle of winter, in Dawson Creek isn’t the easiest start in life.

But three lab-cross pups, now about three months old, survived that harsh welcome to the world after someone abandoned them there.

Now they’re warm and cosy several hundred ki-lometres farther south in a new home and in the new Maple Ridge Com-munity Animal Shelter.

One pup has already been adopted, but two are still awaiting new owners, says Maple Ridge SPCA spokesman Mark Vosper.

They were two of only four dogs staying at the shelter while waiting for new homes as of Thurs-day, along with 35 cats.

Christmas can be a slow time at the shelter, with cold and snowy weather affecting the SPCA transfer program, in which animals surren-dered to SPCA branches

in northern B.C. are moved for easier adop-tion in the more popu-lous Lower Mainland.

The cold weather has most pets stay inside, and those who people no longer can care for have usually been surren-dered before Christmas.

Vosper, though, ex-pects the pace to pick up soon. The end of the month can be busy times for animal surrenders, as people move and fi nd they have no place for their family pets.

Owners also have a legal responsibility to care for the health and wellness of their animals and to ensure they’re not in distress, Vosper said.

“People have to be re-alistic as well, if they’re fi nding it diffi cult to make ends meet, then unfortunately they have to consider re-homing their animals rather than leaving them with-out proper care or atten-tion.”

The new energy-smart centre on Jackson Road, with its natural light-ing and air exchange system, which reduces the spread of disease, is working well, he said.

“It’s just a nice facility for the animals.”

The $3.7 million, 6,500 square-foot facility opened in April. It fea-tures outdoor pens, a

walking trail, communal pens for cats and dogs, as well as a meeting room for community groups.

New shelter has busy and slow timesCurrently housing four dogs, 35 cats


Lorelei Johnson, animal control assistant with the Maple Ridge SPCA, plays with two black Labrador/bor-der collies that were found abandoned at Rolla Dump in Dawson Creek and are now up for adoption. The pups are 12 weeks old. See video @ mapleridgenews.com.


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They kept tabs on the SUV as it picked up and dropped off customers behind a 7-Eleven on Lougheed Hwy., a Dairy Queen, gas stations and mall parking lots.

Mounties also arrested a “buy-er” after he got out of the Nissan and seized a point of heroin from him.

Through surveillance, police were able to pin-point the base of the dial-a-dope operation and eventually obtained a search war-rant to raid the apartment on Jan. 11.

Heroin and crack cocaine were found inside the apartment, in addition to more than $14,000 in cash.

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The riot in downtown Vancouver generated 300 tips in 36 hours.

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In British Columbia, there are 43 CrimeStoppers programs that work in partnership with police to help solve and prevent crime.

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A new apartment building on 206th Street has received third read-ing, despite two requests from councillors for a delay so staff can report on long-range planning for the Hammond area.

Couns. Corisa Bell and Bob Masse wanted to

delay approval for two weeks, following con-cerns raised about the future of the neighbour-hood at a public hear-ing.

“I would have liked us to take a little more time and have a plan for the area,” Masse said later.

He was relaying con-cerns from residents

expressed at the public hearing on the project, for which they wanted a comprehensive plan for the area.

The project at 11312 – 206th St. will see 36 apartments built in a four-storey wood frame building on three lots that would be consoli-dated.

But most on council wanted the project to go ahead without the delay. Masse and other coun-cillors liked the project because it’s close to the West Coast Express and offers affordable hous-ing.

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The District of Maple Ridge invites tenders for Ansell Street Sanitary Sewer Local Area Service (LAS) Project. The work generally consists of 740m of 200mm gravity sanitary sewer main along 124 Avenue,125 Avenue, 126 Avenue and Ansell Street, pavement restorations and 19 service connections at the property line of all lots included in the LAS.

Tender Documents may be obtained on or after Tuesday, January 31, 2012 during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except holidays) at the Engineering Counter of the District of Maple Ridge, on payment of a non-refundable amount of $56.00 (incl. HST) made payable to the District of Maple Ridge. The document can also be downloaded from BC Bid at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca.

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It doesn’t matter what municipalities say, B.C. Hydro’s smart meter conversion program continues to march along, to the point that 43 per cent of Maple Ridge homes now have the digital devices.

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She was responding to Coun. Corisa Bell’s questions about mu-nicipal objections as B.C. Hydro continues its attempt at updating the electricity grid.

Taylor told the poli-ticians that the new devices, which will im-mediately show power outages and thefts, will save $1.6 billion over 20 years.

So far, 640,000 smart meters have been in-stalled around B.C. with about 1.9 million replaced by the time the program ends this December.

Councillors, though,

had particular ques-tions about the me-ters.

“When is B.C. Hydro going to get on with what the rest of the world is doing and al-low people to sell into the [electricity] grid?” asked Coun. Al Hoga-rth.

He pointed out in Germany that people using solar power can feed their power back on to the grid. Most municipalities, includ-ing Maple Ridge, now require new home builders to leave con-duit space to allow rooftop solar power or

solar hot water devices to be connected to the inside of the house, he pointed out.

Taylor said it’s pos-sible now for individu-als to sell their power back to B.C. Hydro. But it’s not easy.

She said Hydro is working on a program that would allow that and that smart meters would be required for that program.

Taylor said smart meters will allow quick detection of power outages, sparing B.C. Hydro crews from hav-ing to drive through areas looking for lit

and unlit areas.She said the money

lost through electric-ity theft has increased from $30 million in 2006 to more than $100 million in 2010.

The smart meters use radio frequency to send data on elec-tricity consumption three times a day. B.C. Hydro says that over the course of 20 years, the radio frequency emitted by the smart meter would be the equivalent of a 30-min-ute cellphone call.

Taylor said the World Health Organization isn’t concerned about smart meters.

“There’s a long-standing body of work that says they really haven’t found a smok-ing gun about radio frequency at the non-ionizing levels.”

According to B.C. Hydro’s website, ra-dio frequency signal strength drops to .0001 per cent of Health Canada exposure lim-its when three metres away.

Councillors asked what happens if people refuse to have a smart meter.

Taylor said there’s no simple answer. If people oppose smart meter in-stallation, then Corix (the company hired to do the installation) will put that work order on hold. B.C. Hydro then will contact the resi-dents and explain the technology. Most people then allow the meters.

Taylor said B.C. Hydro is not moving to variable electric-ity rates, based on time of use, because the system has plenty of capacity compared to other jurisdictions where variable rates try to encourage peo-ple to use power in down times.

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Police said the boy ran onto the dimly lit street from between two parked cars on a rainy night.

He was struck by the car, which was being driving by a girl who was learning how to drive. The girl and her instructor were not injured.

RCMP Cpl. Alanna Dunlop said the boy has a broken leg and that may require surgery.

Investigators are blaming pe-destrian error for the accident.

Drugs found in carPolice discovered an assortment

of illegal drugs inside a car after a traffi c stop in Maple Ridge on Tuesday.

A general duty offi cer with Ridge Meadows RCMP stopped the 1994 Nissan Altima in the 22700 block of 129 Avenue in Maple Ridge just before 8 p.m.

Police allege the 21-year-old old man who was driving the car gave the offi cer a false name.

“He was quickly found to be ly-ing. Turns out he did not possess a valid driver’s licence, as his driv-ing privileges were prohibited,” said Cpl. Alanna Dunlop.

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and the car resulted in the seizure of nine grams of crack cocaine, a gram of heroin, six ounces of marijuana and 30 tablets of ec-stasy and oxycotin, along with other items associated to the drug trade.

The man was released on a promise to appear in court.

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sively in Pitt Meadows.A 32-year-old man from Surrey

was stopped on Golden Ears Way near the 113B Avenue ramp after an offi cer clocked him driving at 140 km/h in a 70 km/h zone. He was issued a $400 fi ne and had his car impounded for a week.

A 53-year-old man from Mis-sion was nabbed on Lougheed Highway near Allen Way going 59 km/h over the posted speed limit of 80 km/h. He was fi ned $368 and also had his car impounded for one week.

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One of my favorite stories was when a certain Bessie Brad-dock self-righteously rebuked Churchill, saying: “Sir, you are drunk.”

To which Churchill retorted: “Madam, you are ugly, and in the morning, I shall be sober.”

Churchill had the ability to lift the eyes of Britain to imagine victory, when every other voice was pre-dicting defeat.

He famously de-clared:

“We shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and the oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches,

we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.”

One of his best known ‘sound-bites’ was his simplistic, yet incessant, cry: “Never give up. Never, never, never, never.”

The other morn-ing, Churchill came to mind as I read the words of Jesus. Luke 18 opens with these words: “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” (Luke 18:1.)

A widow, who had suffered some injus-tice, kept pounding on the door of the local judge until he finally relented of his apathy, took up her case, and justice was satisfied.

Jesus’ lesson? And will not God

bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? (Luke 18:7.)

What obstacle is standing in your path?

What impossibility seems too unlikely to overcome?

Have you taken it to God in prayer?

But here’s the catch.

Jesus says, “Always pray and never give up.”

So often in my experi-ence, I want the immedi-ate answer from God. I want to pray in the morn-ing and have the answer by afternoon.

Yet Jesus’ challenge is “never give up.”

I don’t know if the emotions a pastor faces are all that different from men in other voca-tions, but a common thread among my ministry friends, is the on-going struggle with discouragement. There seems to be so much ‘bad’ in the world, and so little of encouragement.

Yet Jesus would be the “Churchillian-voice” in our ears – “Never give up. Never give up. Never give up.”

In, 1 Corinthians: “… be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”

Not in vain. That is a motivation that keeps us going in the face of

difficult days.I meet each week for

prayer with a group of broth-ers who are concerned for God’s work in our commu-nity.

Our encour-agement? Jesus’ words: Never give up.

What does God have in store for Maple Ridge and Pitt

Meadows? What would His

desire for marriages and families be?

How would our lives be impacted with His good plans for our fl ourishing?

What would it be like to see a community living in harmony with each other and our loving creator God?

What would our community look like if life was as it should be?

As Jesus Christ is exalted in this place, what transformation do we dream of?

These are things we pray about.

These are concerns we all share.

So as we seek to make this community a better place to call home – lets not give up crying out to God.

In His time, He hears, He answers, He moves.

Never give up.

Mark Burch is senior pastor at Maple Ridge

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A new study has found B.C. patients are much likelier than other Ca-nadians to refuse to take prescribed medicine be-cause of the cost.

The Canadian Medi-cal Association Journal analyzed 2007 Statistics Canada survey data and found 17 per cent of B.C. residents did not follow prescriptions as directed in order to save money in the previous year.

That was more than double the 7.2 per cent rate reported by Quebec-ers and well above the national average of 9.6 per cent of respondents who scrimped on their drugs to save cash.

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Health Minister Mike de Jong said he wants the disparity between B.C. and the rest of the country investigated further.

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NDP leader Adrian Dix said he believes the problem is not the poor but middle-income earn-ers who struggle against high housing prices and rising health premiums, ICBC premiums, elec-tricity rates and other costs.

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It has often been said that aging is like returning to a second childhood. We all

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As a teacher, I was constantly reinforcing with my young students that there was no greater satisfaction than being in control. I emphasized that the real purpose of a good education was to create options from which one could pick a re-warding and fi nancially secure career and future. What young person doesn’t dream of being able to take full control of their life and make all of their own choices?

If the giddiness of choice and control explains the enthusiasm and excitement of youth, then it should come as no surprise that the loss of choice and control explains the challenges of opti-mism in the elderly. This is not to imply that all the elderly be-come pessimistic any more than we can say that all youth were optimistic and happy. People come in all temperaments at all ages.

Still, aging has its challenges when it comes to looking for-ward with enthusiasm, par-ticularly for those who begin to lose control of their physical or mental health and who, despite the intervention of medical and other support systems, simply can’t view the future in a positive light. Often it is not the condition itself, or the side effects of the treatment for the condition as much as it is the understanding that either the

condition isn’t going away or it’s just one more in a line of issues that tax one’s ability to live a reasonable quality of life.

When my father learned of his illness, a form of cancer in the blood that causes an excessive growth of immature white blood cells and destroys the body’s ability to pro-duce healthy red blood cells, it wasn’t so much the disease description that bothered him as it was the fact that, as he weakened, he was unable to do the things he wanted to do. Bit by bit, he felt his control slipping away until, at some point, it became obvious that he couldn’t even care for himself, much less con-tribute to the support network of others he’d always been a part of.

Where a toddler is happy to have things done for him, a proud adult is often shamed by the dependence on others, doubly so if it has anything to

do with personal hygiene. In my father’s case, his great-

est fi ght was not about getting better, but about main-taining his personal dignity. A ‘win’ day for him was a day that he took complete care of himself from sun-up to sundown. We talked about this when I fi rst went to help him out this past summer and he commented that he’d rather fail over and over again at try-ing to do something himself than just give in and let others do things for him. To that

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I must admit I found it very diffi cult at times to watch his struggles and the temptation was great to just take over, but rather than seeing it as help, I knew he would see it as another loss of control. I learned a lot of patience and developed a great empathy for his condition as well as pride in his determi-nation during his battles with some of the simplest tasks you might imagine.

The win was as rewarding for me as it was for him.

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Westridge is chock-full of amazing features, from deep soaker tubs in the master ensuite to gourmet kitchens built in an open plan design that include stone-slab countertops, stainless-steel appliances and custom cabinetry. Th e main living areas are perfect for entertaining, with hardwood fl ooring and even a space for your fl at-screen television. In a masterstroke of convenience, a washer and dryer are included in every home.

Ranging from 1,031 to 1,107 square feet, the homes are available in three diff erent fl oorplans. Th e A plan is a two-bedroom single-level home with a garden-level walkout terrace, perfect for a morning cup of coff ee or entertaining groups of all sizes.

Above the A units are the B units, which are two-bedroom townhomes that feature stunning rooft op views of the Burrard Inlet and North Shore mountains. Each home also includes two private decks and a breakfast nook.

Th e largest homes are the C units, which have three bedrooms and large outdoor terraces. One special feature of these homes is the master bedroom and ensuite, which is located in its own

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However, it’s not just the gorgeous homes that are bringing people in. Th e location itself has been a major draw, Lalonde says.

“Listraor has done a beautiful job of choosing the neighbourhood,” he says. “You get an unobstructed view of the mountains.”

Many of the current buyers are people who have lived in the area before and are looking for something a bit diff erent. Westridge has this in

spades, and Lalonde says that people looking for a quality home at an amazing price will not be disappointed.

“Th ere are fabulous green spaces front and back, and you get the security and convenience of the location,” he says.

Westridge is close to nearly every amenity you could ever need, including several golf courses, Simon Fraser University, plenty of shops and restaurants and even a local beach.

Potential buyers are able to check out Westridge Living from the comfort of their home or offi ce with the Online

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With mortgage rates at a historical low, there is still a steady supply of people moving into Greater Vancouver.

“We have the benefi t of the international market,” Edmonds says. Buyers from all over the world are eager to purchase a home in the Lower Mainland, but one big change that Edmonds expects to see is more end users purchasing property, instead of the speculative buyers that have historically owned homes.

She also expects to see some amazing developments going on sale this year.

“You’ll see smarter, more experienced developers bringing projects to market,” she says, adding that because buyers are more design-savvy than before, they won’t accept inferior design. “Th is is a very sophisticated real estate market. A lot of developers have done a really good job and raised the bar.”

Compared to other markets in Canada, Vancouver buyers are looking for something much more high end.

“In Calgary you still get lower-end products like (linoleum) fl ooring, while Vancouver is more sophisticated, with granite and hardwood,” Edmonds says. “Design shows (on television) have contributed to this. Th ey want the best of the best.”

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Apples, pears and plums should have their centres opened up to allow more sun and air to penetrate. This technique is called open-vase pruning, and it allows fruit to develop on the inside of the tree, on the tips and on the outward growing branches.

For this type of pruning, retain three to fi ve dominate branches radiating out from the main stem. These branches should be fi ve or six feet off the ground, allowing you to com-fortably walk or work under the tree without hitting your head.

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A heavy pruning each year, unfortunately, results in a mass of water sprouts shoot-ing out in all directions. To minimize this problem, once you have developed the tree’s open-vase shape, you should switch to a training program rather than a pruning program.

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Probably one of the best root stocks for cherry trees in a smaller home garden is the new dwarf, self-fertile varieties of Giesla root stock from Europe.

Espalier pruning is primarily done on trees such as peaches, nectarines and apricots. To minimizes disease problems such as peach leaf curl, these trees should be grown against the south or west side of a building.

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Pruning fruit trees is actually a lot of fun. You will learn a little more from each prun-ing session and in just a few years, you will quickly develop a real sense of how it is done.

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11649 Ritchie Ave.Custom built home with 16 • ft ceilingsGourmet kitchen with • granite counters, stainless appliancesGreat open fl oor plan• Large master with full ensuite • incl. double sinks, granite, separate tub and shower

$624,900

$619,900

4 bdrm 2 storey with walk out • basementGranite counters & • hardwood throughoutQuality builder, quality fi nishings!• Stainless steel appliances• Great Family neighbourhood•

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

11179 Creekside St.• PRICE

INCLUDES HST!OPEN SUN 1-4

No Strata Fees! No HST!

$449,900 Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

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550-20395 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge (Westgate Centre)T: 604-465-0030 F: 604-465-0016

A123-2099 Lougheed Highway,Port Coquitlam

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Whether you’re buying or selling, it all starts here.Keller Williams Elite Realty550-20395 Lougheed Highway,Maple RidgeLocated in Westgate Centre.

Andy Wallace604.323.3613 [email protected] missionridgehomes.com

LOOKING to buy or sell? Contact me for a free, no obligation, market evaluation!

#3501 2980 Atlantic Ave, CoquitlamThese spacious suites have everything. Top of the line lighting and plumbing fi xtures. The decor is New York and Paris inspired luxury design. Minutes to the WC Express, Coquitlam Town Centre shopping, all levels of schools and Coquitlam Library. Environmentally Responsible roof top Garden and waterfall design that operates using recaptured rainwater.

RICHARD BURLEIGHrichardburleigh.com 778-878-1347

$$369,900369,900 $$659,900659,900

Downtown • Maple RidgeTop Floor• Over 1000 • square feet2 bedrooms• Strata Fee includes • heat, gas & hot water

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$$147,000147,000

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23931 106 Avenue, Maple Ridge V2W 1E45 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5,349 sq ft. Sub Zero Fridge, Wolf Six Burner Gas Range, Smart Wired - Home Automation, Gorgeous View of Golden Ears Mountains. MLS# V907637

$$1,195,0001,195,000

Roy Choi 604 465 0030roychoi.ca [email protected]

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Julia Perrie 604-313-6158FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION, MARKET EVALUATION CALL ME, ANYTIME!

THIS COMMUNICATION IS NOT INTENDED TO CAUSE OR INDUCE BREACH OF AN EXISTING LISTING AND/OR BUYER’S AGREEMENT.

OPEN HOUSESunday, January 29, 1-4 pm#204 19236 Ford Road, Pitt MeadowsNEW ROOF! NO HST!!! GREAT BIG one bedroom suite on the bright side of the building! 930 sq.ft., featuring a great big eat-in kitchen; great big bedroom ready for your great big furniture and a great big living/dining room perfect for entertaining! The utility room is large enough us convert into an offi ce/man-cave/command central! You can walk to all amenities from this sparkling suite! Imagine OWNING your own little piece of paradise instead of wasting your hard earned money on rent!

$$194,900194,900

10078 243 Street, Maple RidgeHere it is. This is the house you’ve been looking for. Size, Location, Price and did I mention Location. This home has it all. Very private and quiet and close to every-thing you could want or need. Elementary and High Schools are both within walking distance. Be sure to put this one on your list. Best layout and best price in the whole neighbourhood.

11282 Burnett Street, Maple RidgeThis beautiful 3 bed/3 bath 1/2 duplex has every-thing you need. Recent renovations include: kitchen, fi xtures, hardwood fl oors, roof w/25 year warranty, HW tank, SS fridge & induction stove, carpets, paint in warm designer colors, lots of storage & more. Bonus of extra rec room & huge yard. Must be seen.

$$369,900369,900

Open House Sat & Sun, Jan 28 & 29 1-4

FREE 3 MINUTE HOME EVALUATION

Call 778-866-7478www.RyanHartt.caRYAN HARTT

32244 14 Avenue, MissionVery nice 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a big yard. Completely renovated! Has fi lled rental suites upstairs and downstairs, with both tenants wanting to stay.

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OPEN HOUSESaturday, January 28th 2-4 pm13641 228th Street, Maple Ridge

$$616,900616,900

Michael ReeMichaelRee.ca778-386-9686

3 bedroom2 bath1327 square feet

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22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge# 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows 604.466.2838Each office

independently owned

and operated

LISTEN TO THE QUIET$268,900$268,900

end unit backing on • greenbelt2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms• air conditioning,• enclosed garage, 45+ • complex

DEBBIE [email protected]

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP

$442,900$442,900

westside immaculate 2 storey• country kitchen, fi replace in • livingroom3 bedrooms up, soaker in • ensuitecul-de-sac private 6000 sq. • ft. lot

#28-23580 DEWDNEY TRK RD. MR

$209,900$209,900

level-entry rancher style • townhouse in 50+ complexvaulted ceilings in living/dining • rooms2 bedrooms /2 washrooms• covered patio, private outlook•

OPEN SAT. 2-4PM

Jan Hickman 604-828-3445

an Hickman

ALL FOR THE FAMILYThe neighbourhood you dreamed of with quiet street, well-kept homes and lawns, friendly people and children laughing. The house has 3 br, 3 baths, full basement, family kitchen and great room and room for an RV. It’s happiness for your family, in move-in condition. PRICED AT $474,800

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19338 123RD AVE.

Amazing space–amazing location. 4 bedrooms plus games room on upper fl oor. Huge gourmet kitchen and great room, 10’ ceilings with fl oor to ceiling windows. Large south facing private yard and so much more in this custom built 2 storey home.A MUST SEE AT $628,800

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19044 117A AV., PM

$423,900$423,900

Beautiful home,• great area3 beds/2 baths • Backs on to green • space

# 211 19142 122ND AV., PM

$264,900$264,900

Extensively• remodeled2 bedrooms• 2 full bathrooms• Lg balcony•

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# 55 11737 236TH ST., MR

$319,900$319,900

2 storey, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath• Updated 1410 sq ft unit• Backing onto a park/• playground

OPEN SAT. 2-4

PRISTINE

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EXCELLENT FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD

$$389,000389,000

6000 sqft located on a quiet • cul-de-sacClose to schools + shopping • Side yard set for RV or Boat storage • Lovely mountain views • Great starter or investment•

11856 238B STREET, MAPLE RIDGE

$529,000$529,000

2,060 sqft • 4 bdrms + 2 1/2 baths • Open fl oor plan + high ceilings• Gas fi replace • Private Back Yard• Across from Elementary School •

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629Ask Rob Jeeves

UPGRADE YOUR LifeStyle

Two story 4,562 sq ft family home• 4 bdrms up +1 bdrm on main• Floor to ceiling rock fi replace• 17 ft ceiling in great room• 3 car garage• Backs onto greenbelt•

$609,000$609,000

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Starting at $359,900Silver Heights EstatesSilver Heights Estates

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Quality built 2 storey homes with basements• Nicely fi nished• Easy to make into an inlaw suite• 9 foot ceilings on the main fl oor• Gas fi replace in the family room• Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, island • and desk. Attached or detached double garageIncludes appliances, blinds & landscaping•

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Silver Views new 2 storey homes ready to • move intoOnly 3 left. Finished basements with separate • entrance2 homes with 2 bedroom legal suites• Deluxe fi nishings • Two gas fi replaces• Double and triple garages• Great location •

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Backing onto GreenbeltStarting at $539,000

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Show Home at10132 - 240 Street, Maple RidgeQuality built 2 storey homes with basements• Built by Onni Group• 3 or 4 bedrooms• Open fl oor plans• Gas fi replace in the Great room• Maple kitchen with granite countertops, island • & pantryFridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, • dryer, garberator • Double garage

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New homes starting at $463,900MAIN STONE CREEK 1 YEAR NEW TOWNHOME

$329,900#52 - 22865 Telosky Avenue, Maple Ridge

‘Windsong’ No HST! • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms• Open fl oor plan• Gas fi replace with rock surround• Granite countertops throughout• Gourmet kitchen with gas cook top and • built in ovenLaminate fl ooring on main• Mstr bdrm with view to Langley. Garage• Walk to West Coast Express.•

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22311 - 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z2 Fax: 604-463-7497 E-Mail: [email protected], [email protected]

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22718 Lougheed Hwy., Maple RidgeFax: 604-466-5348 Email: [email protected]

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HamiltonSteve & Gloria

604-467-8881

10656 - 248 St., Maple RidgeTwo storey bsmt. home only 3 yrs. young, no HST. A great room plan w/ a fl ex room, w/ an amazing kitchen w/ SS appliances, granite & island w/ guest bar. Bsmt. could easily be suited w/ it’s separate entrance. Detached 2 bay garage. Many upgrades. One look will do! $479,800.

Just $285,000 in MissionUpdated, clean, home near schools, park, & bus. Has 5 bdrms & 2½ bathrms, fi replace, & covered 12’x 14’ deck overlooks private backyard. Unauth mortgage helper could be 1 or 2 bdrm. Call now for more info or showing.

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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11933 - 224th St., Maple Ridge

Brookside RealtyAl Knuttila604.240.5474

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UNITS # 301, #604 11980 222ND AVE MR • Both are 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 1023 sq. ft. • Safe concrete highrise. • Walk to all shopping, ask me about the

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# 7 - 13210 SHOESMITH CRES , MR Welcome to Rockpoint! This two storey with basement is just over 4,000 sq. ft, 4 bedrooms up, built by Rattan Construction, real hardwood fl oors throughout main fl oor, gourmet sized antiqued kitchen with granite counters & stone back splash, fl oor to ceiling fi replace, 6 inch baseboards, crown moldings, panel moldings, extra deep garage on one side. BUILDER OFFERING HST INCENTIVES TO BUYER

priced at $739,900

MLS V923375

starting at $179,900

MLS V921658

MLS V924085

23698 TAMARACK LANE, MR Wanted big Family! Over 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrms up, 2 bdrms down and a den , nice open traditional plan with high ceilings, big kitchen with eating area overlooking covered rear deck, deluxe ensuite, extra deep garage, very nice home located in Kanaka Ridge

11690 CREEKSIDE ST , MAPLE RIDGE Over 4000 sq.ft fi nished in this 2 storey with fi nished bsm’t , 4 big bdrms up, gourmet sized kitchen , huge covered deck , downstairsis an entertainers dream with granite bar , designer lighting with home theatre setup, rv parking and playground in the fenced rear yard for the kids!

34663 FERNDALE AVE MISSIONTruly a country estate. This exquisite home sits on a fenced 14.7 acre site with subdivision potential, 5 bdrms in total, gourmet kitchen, gorgeous covered deck overlooking in ground pool & hot tub, livestock barn with storage, the list goes on ...

priced at $539,900

priced at$609,888

priced at$1,899,000

MLS V921655

MLS F1122555

11899 236 B ST , MAPLE RIDGERancher with basement

3000 sq.ft fi nished$499,900

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28487 108TH AVE MAPLE RIDGE

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West Coast Realty

Fred Miller-Tait(604) 671-8159

Email: [email protected]

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

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$433,000

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Amberley NeufeldtSales Associate 604-826-9000

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604-820-9000

MINDY MCPHERSON604.826.1000SALES [email protected]

OFFICE:

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

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6 NEW HOUSES - OPEN SUNDAY 3:00 - 4:30Meet the Realtor at 32638 Tunbridge for viewing4 NEW HOMES - OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 3:00Meet the Realtor at 32653 Best Ave for viewing

4 OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY 12:00 - 2:00Meet the Realtor at 32648 LissimorePriced from $399,500 to $439,000

You need to see these 4 new 2 storey homes. Area of newer homes. Proudly built by Mt. Baker Enterprises. 3 and 4 bdrms, 3 baths + den. Great size lots! Close to

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To view call Bob 604.826.9000

Beautiful 1 Acre PropertyGreat family home on beautiful 1 acre. 5 minutes from all amenities. Across from Westminster Abbey. $429,000

#0723

OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE2-4 PM SAT, JAN 282-4 PM SAT, JAN 28

34147 DEWDNEY TRUNK34147 DEWDNEY TRUNK

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

Acreage and Shop!!Beautiful timber frame style home. Nes-tled in trees on private 1 acre!! Huge detached shop. This one has all the frills, bells and whistles!! $975,000

#0814

NEW LISTING


Gorgeous 2 storey w/bsmntBeautiful 2 storey with basement has it all. 4 bedrooms, 31/2 baths. Gourmet kitchen. Spa like master bath. Media room and more. $469,900

#0816

NEW LISTING

5 Bedroom Beauty!!!Refreshing! Appealing bsmt entry. 5 bdrm + den w/wainscotting. Sep lvg rm w/f/p, stone & wood mantel. Open con-cept granite topped kitchen w/family rm. Rough-in A/C. Blinds incl. $430,000

#0813


NEW LISTING


Vintage Character Home!Vintage 1929 home on huge view lot! Original 21/4 fi r fl ooring, wood windows, thick crown mouldings and baseboards. Bright + open layout, views to the south, 7,590 sq ft fl at lot. $329,900

#0815

NEW LISTING


Little House on the Prairie3 bedroom + 2 bathroom. Panabode log home with detached garage in 103 Mile House! 1.03 acre of rolling hills to sit on and take in the fresh air. $179,000

#0745


Vaulted Ceilings!!!Nice well run complex!! Top fl r. vaul. ceil. in liv rm, gas f/p, 2 bdrms, 2 full baths. Sep. laundry/store rm, covered sundeck, big kitchen. New stain master carpets in liv rm. $208,000

#0631

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47.51 Acres Farm Land!!Great organic fertile soil!! Scenic views of the mountains!! Very private!! Great location, only 1 hr from Van., 6 mi. east of Mission, 1 mi from Hwy 7. Seller mo-tivated!!! $2,200,000.

#0656


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

#0751


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

#0739


North Van Style!!!Private 1.05 acres! Architecturally designed 4 level split overlooking the forest & Alouette River. 3 bdrms + 3 baths + studio/workshop perfect for home based business - one of a kind! $548,100

#0657


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

#0592


Private 1.67 Acres - M. RidgeGreat location, close to all levels of school-ing and only 10 min from town. Located in a developing area. City water! Older 3 bdrm rancher could use some elbow grease but worth the effort. $519,000.

#0758


Priced Below BC AssessNice 3 bdrm rancher. Garage/work-shop!! Big backyard w/patio. Location is great for easy access to all amenities, churches, shopping & commuters. Home has been updated! $263,500

#0705

To view call Amberley 604.826.1000

Your Own Land - AbbotsfordOna 6600+ sqft lot. Live a simple peas-ceful life conveniently located close to freeway & town access. New windows. Storage shed. Sunny location amongst mature tree setting. $199,900.

#0710


Carolina VillaNewer, well kept condo complex! Beau-tiful one owner 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, your own laundry/utility room, gas f/pl, walk to churches, schools, shopping & recreation complex. $189,500

#0552


Carolina Villa - MissionNice 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, gas f/p, great layout, in-suite laundry, no age restric-tion, secure 28 unit building, rec-room, on the bus route - close to all ameni-ties!! $169,500

#0681


Cloudcroft Manor - Abb 2 bdrm, 1 bath @ Cloudcroft Manor. Close to everything. Almost 950 sq.ft. of functional living. $119,500

#0741


Acreage + Shop - AgassizHeated 54x30 workshop!! Level fenced land for hobby farm!! 3 level split. Ap-prox 1/4 acre paved, great for truckers, machinist, hobbyist or home based bus. Great views. Priced to sell! $499,500

#0716


Promontory-Custom-ChwkCustomized 2 storey, 4300+ sqft home backs onto greenery & walk trails. 6 bdrms + den, 4 baths. Bsmt has sep. entry & could adapt for in-laws. Central air, fabulous Hot Tub! $618,500

#0689


Commercial - 70 Mile1.73 acres commercial property in 70 mile house. Motel, restaurant, RV camp-ing. $495,000

#0667

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Lot inBear Creek!!

6400 sqft lot backing onto greenspace,

walking trails. Quiet street of newer homes!

Close to schools. $159,500

15 NewBuilding Lots

15 lots in new sub-division

on Sylvia Street. $189,900 ea.

17 BuildingLots on Sylvia

17 new lots on Sylvia St., Cedar Valley,

Mission. $189,900 ea.

Magnifi centView Lots!

5 lots from almost 6000 sqft to 7860 sqft.

Plus size lots. New sub-division of lots on

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By MissionSports Park

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homes. $349,900

70’ x 120’ LotCherry St - Mission

Can be built on or held for potential investment!

$189,900

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There is nothing more ex-

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At that magi-cal time, when the sky is still shrouded in sleep, the barn owl is out hunt-ing.

These incredible birds are very shy and it is a lucky moment if you spot one.

The common barn owl, so-called to distinguish it from other barn owls, is one of a group of birds that are more widely distributed than any other. Their acute hearing allows them to hunt in the dark without seeing their pray, and despite the diffi culties associated with pesti-cides – which weaken the shells of owl’s eggs and prevent the hatch-ings from maturing – these birds are survivors.

They have many names: screech, ghost, hobby, hobgoblin. All are part of folk law, which connects the birds with ill omens, bad luck and death, and in a strange way have stayed with the collective consciousness.

Common barn owls live for about four years, eating small rodents such as mice voles and frogs. They will also go after young rabbits, but there has been no record of them

attacking domestic pets. Their enemies are few. Except for

large hawks, raccoons and humans, no other creatures will take them on.

Sometimes you can fi nd owl pel-lets. These are the slime-covered mix of bones, teeth and fur which cannot be digested by the bird and are ejected after a meal. When they dry, the slime hardens, and if you break them open, you can see what was eaten that day.

Sadly, the barn owl has a new fi ght on it’s hands. Old barns and stables are disappearing, so their nesting places are getting fewer, although they can be encouraged into a new metal barn with a nest box in a quiet corner of the roof rafters.

They are a great help to farmers, consuming pounds of rodents, and again, they are part of the chain that helps keep the balance in nature.

Keep your eyes open when you are out and about along the river banks and in the fi elds during early morn-ing or late evening, as there is no more exciting sight than watching a common barn owl in fl ight, looking for meal.

Liz Hancock is a member of the Alouette River Management Society.

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Their acute hearing allows them to hunt in the dark without seeing their pray.

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VICTORIA – B.C.’s program to supply free quit-smoking aids is proving popular, with more than 63,000 smokers taking ad-vantage since it launched in September.

The program offers up to 12 weeks worth of nicotine patches or gum, available once per cal-endar year to people with active Medical Services Plan coverage. Those who used the program in 2011 are eligible again for 2012, and 4,500 people signed up in the fi rst two weeks of the new year.

Two prescription drugs, Champix and Zyban, are also available with costs for 12 weeks covered for some people under the Pharmacare plan. People can register by calling Health-Link B.C. at 8-1-1.

B.C. has the lowest smoking rate in Canada, but the health ministry estimates there are still 550,000 smokers in the prov-ince.

More than 6,000 B.C. residents die each year from smoking-re-lated illness, costing an estimat-ed $605 million in direct health

care costs.With health care costs taking

up more than 40 per cent of the B.C. budget and cost pressures increasing as the baby boom generation retires, the province is launching another push to re-duce salt consumption.

A new “sodium sense” tool has been added to the health minis-

try’s website at www.healthy-familiesbc.ca so people can calculate salt intake and fi nd low-sodium menu alternatives.

Sodium is a necessary part of the diet, but the ministry es-timates that B.C. residents on average consume twice as much as they need. Excess sodium is linked to high blood pressure.

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Dewdney Trunk Road over Blind Slough Dam at Stave Falls will be operating as alternating single lane traffic from 7:00 a.m. Friday, February 3 through 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 6.

Full closures of the dam crossing may be required during this period, but for no more than 10 minutes at a time. Emergency vehicles will have immediate access through the work area.

Traffic control personnel will be on site 24 hours a day, Friday through Monday.

Pedestrian access over Blind Slough Dam will be closed during this work. When the work is completed, BC Hydro will re-open pedestrian access for evenings and weekends.

BC Hydro contractors will conduct maintenance on the tower crane being used for the Stave Falls Spillway Gates Reliability Project.

We apologize for the inconvenience this work may cause and will complete the work as safely and efficiently as possible. If the work is completed earlier than scheduled, the dam crossing will revert to two-lane traffic.

Hayward Street over the Ruskin Dam will remain open during this work.

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Community Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

Notices are free to local non-profi t groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail [email protected] at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) List-ings appear as space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classifi ed department at 604-467-1122 about non-profi t rates.

Friday, Jan. 27• The Maple Ridge Public

Library will be hosting Family Literacy Day Fair at 3 p.m. Come to the library and enjoy funfair games, and maybe win a prize! Test you throwing accuracy with our bean bag toss, challenge your family members to a puzzle race and try your luck in the magnetic fish pond. All ages welcome. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.

• Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter is holding an infor-mal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being mar-ried, separated or single. For information and meeting location, call Art 604-462-9813 or Don 604-329-9760

• Steve Elliott, aka Elvis Presley, will be perform-ing as the King of Rock and Roll at a free show open to the public at Willow Senior Living Residence, 12275 224th Street, at 2 p.m. For more information, call Dale at 604-466-8602.

Saturday, Jan. 28• The Friends In Need

Food Bank is presenting a major fundraising event celebrating Chinese New Year’s Year of the Dragon. The event will be held at the Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. with Chinese Buff et dinner served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, includes dinner. $350 for a full table of 16. For tickets call Ineke at 604-467-2420 or Joanne at 604-466-3663.

Sunday, Jan. 29• The Alouette Field

Naturalists travel to Bound-ary Bay to see snowy owls. Meet at 9:30 a.m. in front of Tim Hortons, No. 100 20201 Lougheed Highway, to carpool. Call Michael at 604-467-9863 for more information.

• The Pitt Meadows Museum is all about wax as families are invited for Tiny Tapers for Tots. Between 2 and 4 p.m., come by the museum to practice candle dipping by making a mini set of candles. For more information, call 604-465-4322 or email us at [email protected].

Wednesday, Feb. 1• The Pitt Meadows

Community Association, in partnership with the Fraser Valley Autism Society is hosting a local support group for families with autism at No. 202 10958 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows from 7 to 9 p.m. Meeting is facilitated by Virginia Renaud and aimed at teaching behaviour man-agement and parenting skills that are specifi c to families dealing with challenging be-haviour. First time guests and

members of PMCA or FVAS attend free. $2 drop-in fee for non-members. Advanced registration is not required, but RSVP is appreciated. 604-465-5500.

Thursday, Feb. 2• The Maple Ridge Bet-

ter Breathers Club will hold its next meeting from noon to 2 p.m. in the Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Public Library. Guest speaker will be from the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society to talk about its various programs. Every-one welcome. For more info, call Heidi at 604-466-1633.

• The District Parent Advisory Council will

be at Alexander Robinson Elementary School, 11849 238B Street, Maple Ridge, from 7 to 9 p.m. David Vandergugten, Director of Instruction for SD42, will be presenting on the district’s vision for technology and its current use in the classrooms to enhance learning. All parents are welcome.

• The Maple Ridge Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon. This support group for caregivers, family and friends of people with Parkinson’s disease. For more information please call or email Elinor Verkerk 604-467-2768, [email protected]

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VICTORIA – B.C. Fer-ries has reached a “tip-ping point” of rising fares and declining rid-ership, and should cut costs or add more sub-sidy to keep future fare increases to the rate of infl ation, B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee says.

Macatee began his term last year with a full-scale review of the ferry system, and delivered a report with 24 recom-mendations to the B.C. government on Tuesday. He says the government should consider increas-ing subsidies, reducing sailings on low-rider-ship routes and making reservations free so B.C. Ferries can plan its sail-ing capacity more accu-rately.

Macatee proposes that B.C. Ferries reverse its reservation system so people without a re-served spot would pay an extra fee. That, along with varying rates to induce people to travel

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B.C. Ferries has a lower resident fare for north-ern routes and discount “experience cards” on minor routes.

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ter Blair Lekstrom said it’s too early to comment on whether the govern-ment can increase the $150 million subsidy that B.C. taxpayers put into B.C. Ferries annually.

NDP ferries critic Gary Coons also wouldn’t say how much more non-fer-ry users should pay, but he repeated his position that B.C. Ferries should be treated as part of the highway system, with

new ships and terminals fi nanced by taxpayers like highways and bridg-es.

Fares have increased 47 per cent on major routes and 80 per cent on minor routes since the Coastal Ferry Act set up the current system in 2003.

Macatee estimated that B.C. Ferries could save as much as $28 million annually by converting its ferries from diesel to liquefi ed natural gas.

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A jump shot from Pitt Mead-ows’ own Malcolm Williams with 40 seconds to go in the fourth quarter gave the No. 3 UBC Thunderbirds men’s basketball team a 74-73 road win against the University of Winnipeg Wesmen on Saturday night.

With the win, UBC improves to 10-2 this season, and has now won six consecutive games, including four in a row on the road.

“Winning on the road is always tough,” said UBC assistant coach Casey Archibald, who was fi lling in for an ailing Kevin Hanson. “I’m really happy that we clawed out the two wins. It would have been easy to have a let down after our overtime win last night but our veteran guys really stepped up when we needed them.”

Those veterans included fel-low Pitt Meadows native Doug Plumb, who scored a game-high 26 points, including eight in the fi nal quarter.

The two teams went into half-time tied at 34, after the T-Birds fought back from an eight-point fi rst quarter defi cit.

A Plumb basket at 7:53 of the fourth quarter gave UBC a 60-53 lead but a 13-5 Winnipeg run gave the home team the advantage for the fi rst time since early in the third.

The teams went back and forth down the stretch. Williams, a rookie guard with the Thunder-birds, hit a jumper to tie the game with 2:15 to go, before clinch-ing the win in the fi nal minute of play. Williams fi nished with

10 points in just four minutes of play.

“Winning in close games is al-ways a good learning experience, and it’s been great for our rook-ies to get minutes in games like these,” said Archibald. “Doug

[Plumb] obviously scored the ball great tonight and did a

great job getting to the rim.”

Plumb had 16 points in the Thunderbirds’ 93-84 win over the Uni-versity of Manitoba Bisons Friday night.

Williams had two points in that game, while Mike Lewandowski, also from Pitt Meadows, had four points.

The Thunderbirds return home this weekend for games against the UBC Okanagan Heat.

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Pitt Meadows’ Malcolm Williams (left), embraces Doug Plumb (centre), during UBC’s 74-73 win over the University of Winnipeg on Saturday.

The Maple Ridge Secondary School Ramblers were missing two starters from their lineup last Thursday, but still man-aged to overcome an early defi cit to beat Brookswood secondary 55-46 in AAA Abbotsford West senior boys’ basketball league play.

“This was a must win for the team in league play,” said Ramblers coach Ken Dockendorf. “One of the strengths of this team is to face adverse situations, and play to the best of their ability.”

The Ramblers ran into foul trouble right away, a situation made all the more diffi -cult given their shortened bench.

Max Neumann and Jacob Lutz both took a pair of fouls in the fi rst quarter, but great play from the Ramblers’ bench lim-

ited Brookswood’s lead to just 11-

10 after the fi rst quarter. With Neu-mann and Lutz with three fouls each in the second

quarter, Amit Rakhra did an ex-

cellent job running the Ramblers’ offence. Matt Connor and Tyler Pipke both had strong performances at defence, keeping Maple Ridge in the game, only down by two points at the half.

With Neumann on the bemch with four personal fouls, the team pulled together again to pull out in front 38-36. Neumann returned to the game in the fourth and led the team to victory, 55-46, fi nishing with a game-high 29 points, nine rebounds, and seven recoveries. Pavel Niemirski had nine points and fi ve recoveries.

The Ramblers were back in action on Saturday to take on the Port Moody Blues in exhibition action, beating them 67-57.

Jacob Durkovich led the Ramblers with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Neumann had 20 points and 11 recoveries. Niemirski lit it up from the outside, scoring 15 points, while Joel Lutz dominated the defensive end of the court with nine rebounds and seven recoveries.

The Ramblers are 2-1 in league play so far this season and are 11-6 overall, earn-ing them an honourable mention in the B.C. Boys’ Basketball Association’s week-ly provincial rankings.

The Ramblers will try to crack the top 10 in B.C. this weekend as they take on WJ Mouat in league action tonight (Friday) at home. The Ramblers then travel to take on the Mennonite Educational Institute Saturday on the road at 3 p.m.

Ramblers 2-1 in league playb y R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r fstaff repor ter

Grey Cup returns to Maple Ridgeb y R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r fstaff repor ter

Maple Ridge is becom-ing the destination of choice for the Grey Cup after the B.C. Lions won Canadian football’s big-gest prize in November. The Cup will be making a pair of stops locally as it traverses the province as part of the Lions’ on-going victory tour.

This Sunday the Grey Cup will visiting the Maple Ridge Arts Cen-tre Theatre from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. On hand will be future CFL hall-of-fame receiver Geroy Simon, record-setting kicker Paul McCallum, Grey Cup MVP Travis Lulay, and journeyman centre Angus Reid.

McCallum, who is a realtor in Maple Ridge when he’s not setting CFL fi eld goal-kicking records, will also be hosting the Grey Cup today (Friday) from 4 to 6 p.m. at Macdonald Realty, 22718 Lougheed Highway.

The Lions beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 34-23 on Nov. 27 to claim the team’s sixth Grey Cup championship. B.C. became the fi rst CFL club in history to win a title after starting the season 0-5. The Lions fi nished the regular sea-son on a miraculous 10-1 run and posted two more wins in the playoffs to claim the Grey Cup.

Canadian football’s biggest prize also spent some time in Maple Ridge last month. B.C. Lions receivers coach Travis Moore and the trophy dropped by Kal Tire on Lougheed High-way on Dec. 19.

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Ridge Meadows Flames leading scorers

Player GP G A Pts P/G PIMDanny Brandys 23 13 30 43 1.9 10Sean Pesut 32 12 27 39 1.2 24Matthew Bissett 24 23 15 38 1.6 16Shane Harle 31 10 9 19 0.6 27Paul Piluso 30 10 7 17 0.6 54Alexander Smith 33 2 14 16 0.5 71Keagan Hunter 29 4 10 14 0.5 66Adam Bartsch 33 5 7 12 0.4 6Dean Gilmore 32 6 5 11 0.3 30Reece Rivard 33 3 6 9 0.3 80Bradley Wardner 30 0 8 8 0.3 18Corey Dubbeldam 14 2 4 6 0.4 18Marco Ballarin 31 1 5 6 0.2 6Kyle Jangula 32 1 4 5 0.2 8Keenan Grant 11 1 4 5 0.5 6Trevor Harris 27 3 1 4 0.1 52

Senior Boys’ High School Basketball league standings

AAA Abbotsford West Team GP W L Pts PF PA % Walnut Grove Secondary 3 3 0 6 179 144 1.00Maple Ridge Secondary 3 2 1 4 170 148 .667W.J.Mouat Secondary 1 1 0 2 55 38 1.00Brookswood Secondary 3 1 2 2 160 165 .333Mennonite Ed. Inst. 4 0 4 0 182 251 .000

AAA Fraser Valley NorthTeam GP W L Pts PF PA % Terry Fox Secondary 4 4 0 8 356 159 1.00Pitt Meadows Secondary 4 4 0 8 297 165 1.00Centennial Secondary 3 3 0 6 189 159 1.00 Heritage Woods Secondary 4 3 1 6 337 268 .750Gleneagle Secondary 5 3 2 6 250 270 .600North Surrey Secondary 4 2 2 4 246 242 .500Port Moody Secondary 3 1 2 2 143 184 .333Pinetree Secondary 4 1 3 2 196 246 .250Dr. Charles Best Secondary 5 1 4 2 271 387 .200Fraser Heights 4 0 4 0 223 291 .000Riverside Secondary 4 0 4 0 194 331 .000

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AAA B.C. Senior Boys’ High School Basketball rankings

Rank Team Record Last week1 Kelowna Owls 13-2 12 Pitt Meadows Marauders 19-1 23 Walnut Grove Gators, Langley 17-3 34 Tamanawis Wildcats 19-4 6 5 White Rock Christian, Surrey 7-3 76 Vancouver College Irish 8-4 57 St. George’s Saints, Vancouver 9-3 88 Kitsilano Blue Demons, Vancouver 12-8 4T-9 Tie Mount Doug Rams, Victoria 16-2 T-9T-9 Terry Fox Ravens, Port Coquitlam 12-4 T-910 Oak Bay Bays, Victoria 14-5 HMHM WJ Mouat Hawks, Abbotsford 13-10 HMHM Byrne Creek Bulldogs, Burnaby 11-5 HMHM Sir Winston Churchill, Bulldogs 13-5 HMHM Burnaby South Rebels, Burnaby 8-5 T-10HM Maple Ridge Ramblers 11-6 HMHM Sir Charles Tupper Tigers, Vancouver 11-7 T-10

AAA B.C. Senior Girls’ High School Basketball rankings

Rank Team Votes Last week1 Brookswood Bobcats, Langley 128 42 Riverside Rapids, Port Coquitlam 120 13 York House Tigers, Vancouver 104 34 Oak Bay Breakers, Victoria 91 25 Maple Ridge Ramblers 78 56 Argyle Pipers, North Vancouver 58 87 New Westminster, Hyacks 46 108 Claremont Spartans 31 -9 Handsworth Royals, North Vancouver 22 610 Gleneagle Talons, Coquitlam 18 9

PIJHL scoring leaders

Players Team GP G A Pts PIMSpencer Traher Ice Hawks 32 23 36 59 24Jeremy Hamaguchi Sockeyes 36 26 30 56 10Thomas Hardy Kodiaks 28 22 29 51 20Carter Popoff Sockeyes 33 17 32 49 30Kevan Kilistoff Sockeyes 36 23 25 48 10Kyzen Loo Sockeyes 22 15 32 47 20Cody Smith Ice Hawks 31 17 26 43 26Danny Brandys Flames 23 13 30 43 10Trevor Kang Black Panthers 35 18 23 41 18Adam Rossi Pilots 33 16 25 41 10Julian Klaric Black Panthers 32 16 23 39 132Sean Pesut Flames 32 12 27 39 24Brady Bjornson Wolf Pack 30 11 28 39 83Matthew Bissett Flames 24 23 15 38 16

Pacific International Junior Hockey LeagueRegular season standings

Harold Brittain ConferenceName GP W L T OTL Pts GF GAAldergrove Kodiaks 33 23 8 1 1 48 130 98Abbotsford Pilots 33 22 9 0 2 46 126 95Port Moody Black Panthers 35 9 21 1 4 23 114 199Ridge Meadows Flames 34 7 26 0 1 15 103 173Mission Icebreakers 32 4 25 0 3 11 86 171

Tom Shaw ConferenceName GP W L T OTL Pts GF GARichmond Sockeyes 36 30 6 0 0 60 195 54Delta Ice Hawks 33 23 7 1 2 49 161 85North Delta Devils 35 21 10 0 4 46 118 105North Vancouver Wolf Pack 34 15 16 2 1 33 105 140Grandview Steelers 35 12 17 3 3 30 108 126

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Pacifi c Coast Amateur Hockey Association standings

Atom Female Tier 2Name GP W L T PtsSurrey 7 7 0 0 21Tri Cities 7 6 1 0 19Langley 8 5 2 1 19Tri Cities 8 5 3 0 18Burnaby 8 5 3 0 18Richmond 7 5 2 0 17North Shore 8 4 4 0 16Chilliwack 7 3 3 1 14Abbotsford 8 3 5 0 14Meadow Ridge 8 3 5 0 14North Shore 8 2 6 0 12Richmond 8 1 7 0 10Vancouver 8 0 8 0 8

Atom A Tier 1Name GP W L T Pts Langley 1 15 15 0 0 40 Cloverdale 16 10 3 3 31Semiahmoo 14 9 5 0 30North Delta 17 8 7 2 28Coquitlam 15 10 5 0 26Ridge Meadows 16 8 7 1 23South Delta 7 4 2 1 18Surrey 16 3 8 5 18Langley 2 18 3 12 3 15Port Moody 10 2 8 0 15Chilliwack 15 3 8 4 12Abbotsford 15 1 11 3 9

Atom A Tier 2Name GP W L T PtsSouth Delta 10 10 0 0 29Port Coquitlam 16 7 6 3 28Semiahmoo 15 9 4 2 25Abbotsford 15 6 6 3 24Port Moody 5 5 0 0 21Cloverdale 17 4 10 3 18Seattle Junior 15 2 9 4 14Ridge Meadows 15 2 10 3 11 Peewee Female Tier 1Name GP W L T Pts Surrey 14 12 1 1 39North Shore 13 10 1 2 35Richmond 13 8 2 3 32Chilliwack 13 4 7 2 22Tri Cities 14 3 10 1 21Meadow Ridge 13 3 8 2 20 Abbotsford 12 0 9 3 14North Shore WC 2 0 2 0 12

Peewee A Tier 1Name GP W L T Pts North Shore WC 16 15 0 1 46Burnaby WC 15 10 2 3 37Coquitlam 17 9 5 3 35Langley 18 11 4 3 34Surrey 17 8 7 2 33Vancouver 17 7 9 1 31South Delta 16 7 7 2 28Burnaby WC 2 16 5 10 1 24Ridge Meadows 5 3 1 1 20Chilliwack 15 3 9 3 18Abbotsford 15 1 12 2 17Semiahmoo 17 1 14 2 13

Peewee A Tier 4Name GP W L T Pts Surrey 16 9 3 4 37 South Delta 17 10 4 3 36Cloverdale 16 12 4 0 33Abbotsford 16 6 7 3 30North Shore WC 16 9 7 0 29New Westminster 15 6 8 1 25Vancouver 6 2 2 2 20Ridge Meadows 6 3 3 0 16Port Coquitlam 5 2 3 0 16Chilliwack 14 4 10 0 13Langley 15 1 13 1 13

Bantam A Tier 2Name GP W L T Pts Burnaby WC 17 10 4 3 38 Surrey 14 9 3 2 32 New Westminster 16 7 6 3 31 Richmond 16 6 6 4 31 Coquitlam 17 7 7 3 30 Port Coquitlam 16 9 5 2 29Port Moody 17 6 9 2 29 North Delta 17 6 11 0 28 North Vancouver 16 5 8 3 27 Vancouver 17 6 8 3 25 South Delta 7 5 1 1 23 Ridge Meadows 10 0 8 2 17 Chilliwack 6 3 3 0 16

Midget A Tier 1Name GP W L T Pts Hollyburn 15 13 1 1 40 Richmond 16 9 4 3 35 Chilliwack 13 10 2 1 33 Semiahmoo 15 9 6 0 29 Abbotsford 15 7 6 2 24 Surrey 16 6 8 2 22 Burnaby 5 4 1 0 20 Ridge Meadows 13 3 10 0 18 Langley 15 4 7 4 17 Cloverdale 15 3 12 0 14

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Submit your original, previously unpublished poem(40 lines or less, including the title) on the theme:

“Light”On a separate page, provide your name, telephone number, address

and the title of your poem.A selected number poets will be invited to read their poems at the

Festival of Light on Friday, February 24, 2012at Centre Court in Haney Place Mall around 4:30 p.m.

as part of the Lantern Festival.Certifi cates will be awarded to those poets in recognition of their work.

Only residents of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are eligible for entry into this contest.

Entry Fee: $5 cheque or money order payable to MR Festival of Light.

Winners will be notifi ed by February 17, 2012.

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Maple Ridge Sec-ondary School eighth-grader Brody Koop-mans continued his winning ways this past weekend at the B.C. Age Class Wrestling Tournament in Kam-loops. Koopmans won all three of his matches en route to a gold med-al win.

Team mate Cameron Hicks also went unde-

feated at the tourna-ment, winning gold.

Other Grade 8 wres-tlers Hayden Tupper and Marko Kolobara each took home silver medals as the Maple Ridge Ramblers wres-tling club took second place overall in the 25-team tournament.

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The race for top spot in the Haney Master’s Curling League tight-ened this week follow-ing victories by the rinks of Jack Stadel, Wayne Chin and Bill Hanula.

The Stadel rink, with Wayne Leech, Tony Stadig and Terry Lajeu-nesse, extended their unbeaten record to 5-0 with an easy victory over the Terry Gregory rink to retain a slight

lead in the Spring com-petition.

With the loss, the Gregory rink of Max Al-brechtsen, Walter Vesa and Earl King failed to move into sole posses-sion of fi rst place. In-stead they dropped into fourth place behind Ha-nula’s rink who drubbed the Darrell Winterlik rink, and Chin, who edged Angelo Masaro’s rink in a hard-fought contest.

Hanula’s rink, with lead Stan Melanson,

second Kent Skene and third Rudy Baird, con-trolled their game from start to fi nish in record-ing an easy 9-1 victory.

In the most exciting game of the draw, Chin and Masaro battled down to the fi nal stones before Chin’s rink pulled out the win.

Tied 4-4 going into the seventh end, Masoro’s rink of William Ritchie, Hugh McIntyre and Hilly Boonstra were lay-ing fi ve until Chin, on his last rock, cut the dif-

ference to one point.With Masaro ahead 5-4

entering the eighth and fi nal end, the Chin rink, consisting of George La-gerstrom, Barry Elson and Ed Belsey rallied back. Two outstanding draws by Lagerstrom sealed a 7-5 victory for Chin.

With only four games remaining before play-offs, Stadel has a two-point lead over both Hanula and Chin while Gregory is just 3-pts back.

Sports

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Lead Todd Kupser (left)

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Kupser and third, Fred Fox.

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Pitt Meadows’ Ciaran Mc-Donnell broke an 11-year old record in the butterfl y stroke with the SFU Clan

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McDonnell’s time of 1:52.87 set a new standard in the butterfl y.

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And now, the summer sun will never be as warm. No remedy will ever ease my pain. But I will warm my life in memories, and thoughts of us together once again.

Loved with a love beyond all tellingJust as you were, you will always be.

The Gebauer family

In Loving Memory of

Dean Eric GebauerNovember 7, 1960 - January 27, 2011

Richard Ehrl GebauerJune 2, 1962 - February 11, 1989

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

1 ANNIVERSARIES

Happy 1st AnniversaryMyrna and Dan

Telep!!!

Love, Mom and Dad

4 FUNERAL HOMES

6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS


7 OBITUARIES

GROENEWEGENJoseph Aegidius

Aug 31, 1926 ~ Jan 1, 2012

Joe passed away peacefully in Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge, BC at the age of 85 years surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Joe is survived by his former wife Joy, children Ken (Frances), Marc (Janis) and Michelle (Chris); grandchildren Jason, Mia, David, Barry (Shannon), Jordan, Tracy, Spencer and Julia; great grandchildren Kaili, Julia; brother Fred (Fenna), sister Hanneke, sister-in-law Gill (Gary); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre- deceased by his parents Frederik and Johanna, brother Hans, sister Maria, and his grandson Lyle. At Joe’s request, no funeral services will be held. A special thank you to all the Doctors and healthcare providers in Joe’s life.

GYSBERTSEN Colin

On January 18th, Colin Gysbertsen passed away in the hands of an Angel. His soul is now resting with peace and harmony. He was a man who touched many hearts and will never be forgotten. His wife, Linda, children and family would like to express their appreciation to those who showed their support and kindness.

He will be Forever in our Hearts...

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

MercierWilliam (Ted) Edgar

1930-2012

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ted in Abbotsford on January 15,

2012, at the age of 81, with his family by his side.

Ted was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will

be greatly missed by his beloved wife, of 62 years,

Joyce, daughters; Ann, Joyce (Doug), Linda (Brian), Mary (Rick), Vicki (Christopher),

Michelle (Brent) and his son Lev (Laura), 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Ted’s Life will be held on February 5, 2012

from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Please call 604-460-8535 for

more information.


7 OBITUARIES

RUSSO Donna Marion

Donna passed away on January 23, 2012 at Hospice. Donna was born July 4, 1926 in Brantford, ONT. A resident of Maple Ridge since the 1980’s, Donna loved Maple Ridge. Donna is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Barnett of Salinas, California, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two cousins in Ontario. She will be missed by her many friends in Maple Ridge, as well as throughout Canada and the United States.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

42 LOST AND FOUND

LOST:Large DIAMOND RING, 8-10 diamonds, Z-shaped, missing since early Jan. Pls call 604-467-2288.

TRAVEL

75 TRAVEL

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Call for reservations:

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CHILDREN

83 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

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Now Has Openings240th & Dewdney Trunk Rd.

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PUDDLE D (Duck)Children’s Ctr

PreschoolDaycare 21/2 to 5 years

Before &/or After school careK ~ 12 years

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Programs included:Arts, Science, Music,

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Qualifi ed E.C.E.Caregivers & Teachers

Close to major route

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CHILDREN

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A Wise Investment In Your Child’s Future

OPEN HOUSESSat, Jan 28, 12 ~ 3pmMon, Jan 30, 5 ~ 7pm

Quality Full-time or Part-time Preschool

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Talk to us about After/School Care!

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3 to 5 year oldsW AM & PM Classes available

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CHILDREN

98 PRE-SCHOOLS

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Our progressive program excels in merging the best of the

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The schools are 6 minutes apart and you can enrol your child for 2, 3 or 5 days per week programs

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ARCHBISHOP CARNEY REGIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL1335 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 8B7Phone: 604-942-7465 Fax: 604-942-5289 www.acrss.org

Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School (ACRSS) is seeking applicants for the position of a full-time Bookkeeper. ACRSS is well-known for its spiritual development, outstanding academic and extra-curricular programs and dynamic staff. The successful candidate will become a collaborative member of this co-educational grade 8 to 12 secondary school community.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an active practising Catholic• Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build

strong professional relationships• Demonstrate the ability to effectively network with all stakeholder groups in the

school community• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, with initiative, confi dentiality, and

discretion• Demonstrate excellent organizational and planning skills• Have successfully completed secondary school and a minimum of 3-5 years

experience in a computerized accounting environment or the equivalent training in the accounting fi eld, with a supervisory component

• Demonstrate a superior knowledge of Simply Accounting, MS Offi ce Suite, and familiarity with AccPac, BCeSIS, HELP Payroll and CISVA school policies and procedures would be an asset

• Demonstrate a committment to continuous Professional Development

Send resume and supporting documentation to:ACRSS HR Committee1335 Dominion AvenuePort Coquitlam, BC V3B 8G7Or by email: [email protected]

Deadline for applications is: Friday, February 10, 2012

ACRSS thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT ADVISORWe have a position available for a CSA in our Surrey location. This position is responsible for promoting and selling Brandt’s parts, service and after sales support to existing and new customers. The successful candidate will work cooperatively with the management team to meet budget goals while expanding the customer base. Industry experience and strong selling skills are considered assets for this position.

Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandtjobs.com or by calling (306) 791-8923.

Email resume indicating position title and location to [email protected] or fax (306) 791-5986.

www.mollymaid.ca

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

MOLLY MAID currently has a franchise available in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. Call or email us today!

Fiona Styant [email protected]

1-800-663-6243BECOME AN OPTICIAN

IN ONLY 6 MONTHSOptical Dispensing is a high-growth industry with good pay and job security. Train for a “Career With Vision”. START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!• 6-month program . . . starts Feb. 20th, 2012• Financial assistance available• Hurry . . . enrolment limited!!

B.C. COLLEGE OF OPTICS#208 - 10070 King George Blvd., Surrey, BC

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

604.581.0101

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

106 AUTOMOTIVE

Auto Recycler in Mission & Aldergrove looking for Auto Parts dismantler. Must have exp. & tools.

Please call 604-308-5767 or 604-857-1818

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work

from home online. Earn $500-$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess.

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DRIVER, F/T, req. by Commercial Laundry. Must have excellent cus-tomer service skills/good knowl-edge of the lower mainland. 5 yrs of good driving. Exp. with cube vans and 5 tons an asset. $19.25 incl. benefi ts. Apply in person with resume between 9am and 10am. #205 - 1515 Broadway St. PoCo.

HIGHWAY TRUCK LOW BED DRIVER

for Dorman Timber Loca-tion Harrison Mills, must have a minimum of fi ve years low bedding exp. Hauling various types of logging equipment in the Fraser Valley. Competitive Wages!

E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 604-796-0318

115 EDUCATION

Become a Psychiatric Nurse- train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical place-ments and some regional class-room delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

Toll-free 1-87-STENBERGwww.stenbergcollege.com

124 FARM WORKERS

Farm Labourers: 2 required by Meadows Feedlot. 5 or 6 days per week, 40 to 50 hours per week, $10.50 per hour. For horticultural work such as pruning & hand harvesting berry crops. Start date April 1, 2012. [email protected]

FARM WORKERS Pitt Meadows farming company re-quires seasonal farm workers for blueberry and cranberry farms. Du-ties will include general farm labor, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weed control and harvesting. Work is physically demanding; handling heavy loads, repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods of time. Work is performed outdoors in cold/damp or hot/dusty conditions. Wages are $9.50 per hour. Work can consist of 50 hours or more over 6 day weeks particularly during harvest. Approx start date: March 15, 2012

Please fax your resume to 604-460-2041

No phone calls please.

THREE FARM WORKERS required for Blue Magic Green-houses in Pitt Meadows. To commence work on the week of April 18. Work is labour intensive. Duties include pruning, planting, weeding, picking & other related duties. Some heavy lifting required. Wages $9.56 per hour. Expected to work 50 hrs per week, 6 days/week. Fax resume by Feb 6. Fax: 604-465-9133

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

127 HAIRCAREPROFESSIONALS

CHAIR RENTALHair stylist only, Maple Ridge area. Clientele req’d. (604)968-3755


130 HELP WANTED

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty mechanic for fi eld and shop work. We require Cat Doz-er/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051

CARRIERS NEEDEDThe following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS

in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple PlSomerset Dr41011033 - Callaghan Close, Carter Close, Hoffman Way, Sutton Ave, Thornburn Way41011015 - 117B Ave, 193 St, 193A St, 193B St, Blakely Rd, Hammond Rd41021051 - Advent Rd, Ford Rd41011030 - Cobblestone Lane, Fieldstone Walk, Streamstone Walk41011005 - 118B Ave, 119 Ave, 119B Ave, 193 St, Blakely Rd40330325 - Beckly St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St, Wharf St40210212 - 128 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 229 St, 230 St, Barnsdale St40220263 - 121 Ave, 122 Ave, 216 St, 218 St, Acadia St, Mountainview Cres40100114 - 218 St, Dover Rd, Laurie Ave, Lougheed Hwy, Wicklow Way40100112 - 220 St, 221 St, Dewdney Trk Rd, York St40100121 - 118 Ave, 231B St, 232 St, Dewdney Trk Rd, Slager Ave, Stephens St

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

interested in delivering papersplease call circulation @

604-476-2740 and quote the Route number.

[email protected]

.

Wild & Crazy Can’t Be Lazy Earn up to $20/hour.

NO sales, NO commissions!Full training provided. Travel, dress sharp

& have fun!Must be outgoing.

Call Marcia 604-777-2195

102 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING


130 HELP WANTED

Spices and Herbs Merchandiser/ Route Driver

Permanent part-time 5-8 hours Wed, Thurs, Fri

Calling on current and new customers.

Must be able to lift 25lbs. Must have clean driver abstract

P/T Spice & Herb FillerHands on - Must have

good hand eye coordination. School hours.

Fax to 604-465-4372www.natureschoice.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

EXPERIENCED BAKERFull time, 40 hour position available. Should have previ-ous knowledge in European style baking. Minimum 3 - 5 years work experience.

Start time 3am!! Forward your resume to [email protected]

KITCHEN HELPER, NEEDED P/T, 3 days/week to start, 10am-4pm. Exp. necessary. Fax resumes to:

604-944-6304 or email: [email protected]

138 LABOURERS

LABOURERS

BW Creative Wood in Maple Ridge is looking for

energetic, hardworking people for F/T positions.

Flex hours. No exp. req’d. Benefi ts avail. Exc. growth opp’t.

Submit resume to: 23282 River Rd, Maple Ridge,

between 9am - 3pm

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

Part time and Live-In Care Aides & RN’s.

Nurse Next Door has immediate openings.

Car an asset. Send resume to:

[email protected]

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


BUILDING MANAGER/CONCIERGE

Five Star Building Maintenance has an immediate F/T openings (d/t only) for experienced & enthusiastic Building Managers/Concierges.

You are experienced performing administrative duties and coordinating activities related to managing buildings. You have the ability to communicate with building residents, co-workers and the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner and are able to work alone or with others.

You must be able to provide criminal record check and possess a valid BC Security licence.

We offer attractive wages including comprehensive health & dental benefi ts.

Please email your resume to resumes@fi vestarbc.caor fax to 604-435-0516

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Meadow Ridge Collision Ltd 11973 ~ 207th St. Maple Ridge.

Wanted immediately Autobody Detailer &

General shop cleanup person. Wages depending on experience.

Must have Licence. Willing to train. 604-465-8636 John or Tony

• TRUSS BUILDERS• LABOURERS

• EXPERIENCEDALS SAWYER

Required Full-Time for a Truss Manufacturer in Pitt Meadows. Wages commensurate with expe-rience. Benefi ts after 6 months (Full-Time).

Please fax resume:604-465-9176 or e-mail:[email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTHJASMINE’S RELAXATION TOUCH

Pain and stress relief. Tranquil Setting / Comfort studio. M/Ridge

778-888-3866 (9am-9pm) ph or text

PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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www.blackpress.com THE NEWSServing Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

Advertising Sales Representative

The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative.

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong benefi t package.

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2012 to:

Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services ManagerMaple Ridge Pitt Meadows News22328 - 119th AvenueMaple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3or by email: [email protected]

Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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130 HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTING Done Accurately Small Business, P/U & Delivery

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Bookkeeping & AccountingPayroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes

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221 CARPENTRY

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236 CLEANING SERVICES

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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

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish

*Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed

Aggregate *Stamped Concrete.*Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement

-Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

130 HELP WANTED


242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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 DRYWALL

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

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396

Ceiling Restoration: taping & board-ing respray, repaint, trowel over, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826

COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. Ref’s. Reno’s. Reas. rates. 604-941-8261, cell 778-999-2754.

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

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

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

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood LaminateGuaranteed work, Free Estimate.

Cell 604-618-6401 Marcel.

281 GARDENING

.Jim’s MovingWinter Service

Prompt Delivery AvailableSeven Days a Week

Meadows LandscapeSupply Ltd.

✶ Bark Mulch✶ Lawn & Garden Soil

✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311meadowslandscapesupply.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BATHROOM SPECIALISTS, com-plete renos, tub to counter, from fl oor to wall, proud BBB Member. Refs. 30 yrs. exp. Call John @ 604-779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca

BELRONRENOVATIONS INC.

HOME RENOVATIONSDecks - Bathrooms - Kitchens

Flooring & Tile Work Local Maple Ridge Company

Small Jobs OK

(778)233-1114 Ray

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com604 575 5555



CHOICE RENOVATIONS

Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windowssiding, H/W tank installation, etc

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Gary 467-3024Cellular 604-671-9694

EAGLE TILE101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy,

Pitt MeadowsA - 20779 Lougheed Hwy

Maple Ridge Your local natural stone

distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.Slate Granite MarbleTile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service

604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

Home Renovations and New Construction

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

* 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE*INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

HOOT & OWLRenovations & repairs

Email: hoot&[email protected] 604-339-5430

MDG HOME SERVICESDoes your house have

the blues? Need to spruce up the yard?

Just can’t fi nd the time?

W Lawn Mowing WHedge TrimmingW Power wash the house

W Sidewalks and drivewaysW Gutters W Painting

W General yard cleanupW Any little job....

Let MDG Home Services do the work for you...

Just pick up the phone and give us a call!!!

(604)999-5454

VECTOR RENO’S Complete Home Renovations /

Improvements. Interior & Exterior. Call 604-690-3327



288 HOME REPAIRS

Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

Cell: 604-618-6401. Marcel.

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

300 LANDSCAPING

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



300 LANDSCAPING

317 MISC SERVICES

✶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 & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

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

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.caA-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

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

338 PLUMBING

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


338 PLUMBING

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

A LICENSED/ HONEST PLUMBER& GAS FITTER with 31 years exp. Very neat work Refs. Reas. rates. Free est. 24 hrs.Don: 604-220-4956

“ODESSEY” PROFESSIONAL plumbing and drain services. Fully licensed, bonded, insured. Rea-sonable prices, great references, 17 years experience. Call Dmitry 604-762-7197

SAJE PLUMBING & HEATINGLic. & Ins. Free quotes. Reas. rates

(604)466-8931www.sajeplumbing.ca

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ABACUS ROOFING Asphalt roofs, Re & Re,

Shake conversions *28yrs Exp.

- Also Snow plow & Junk Removal

Call Chris 604-462-9009

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

FREE! ScrapMetal Removal...FREE!!!

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces

* Restaurant EquipmentAll FREE pickup!

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

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

RUBBISH removal. Bobcat/dump trailer. Reno/repairs. hoot&[email protected] Gary 604-339-5430.

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 $

A46 -- Friday, January 27, 2012 -- THE NEWS - www.mapleridgenews.com


374 TREE SERVICES

PAUL BUNYANTree Service

* ISA Certifi ed Arborist*Hazard Tree Removal

* Crown Reduction & Falling* Stump Grinding

*Prune & Hedge Trim* Arborist Reports

Insured WCBFree Estimates

604-942-6907

Your LOCAL Tree Service,

For Honest Prices & Quality Work

Call Scott at604-618-0333

Certifi ed Arborist

Free Estimates *Fully Insured

PETS

456 FEED & HAY

HAY, 2ND & 3RD cut, square bales. Excellent quality. 604-991-3056

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. $6/bale. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

477 PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls

BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 1 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $300. Call 604-574-5788.

BORDER COLLIE/LAB/shepherd X, black 18 mos old, med/lrg neutered, family friendly dog, loves to play $100 to good home (604)302-5191

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

CHIHUAHUA, 5 year old, female, very sweet & clean, $450. Call 604-794-7347

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIESMale/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807.

MALAMUTE WOLF Cross - 10 wks, 1st shots, dewormed. Great temperament. Mostly white. 1 M, 3 Fem. $700 ea. (604)319-8419NEED 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.com

PUPPIES FOR SALE, 6 wks old, Terrier X Chihuahua $350

Call 604-856-3855

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONS

Antique & Collectible Auction

Monday Jan. 30, 7:00pm

Viewing: Sunday 1pm - 5pm& Monday from 10am

CENTRAL AUCTION #313 - 20560 - Langley By Pass

(#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322centralauction.ca

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

REAL ESTATE

626 HOUSES FOR SALE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BCThe OLDER.The DIRTIER.The BETTER.

Flexible Terms. Quick Closing.Call us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

1996 NORTEC mobile home, 14x70. Clean and bright, sunken liv. rm., lam. fl oors, attached room and deck. Must be moved. $42,000. (604)626-4294

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

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

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

PoCo downtown. BRAND NEW 2bd, 2ba condo,inste w/d, 838 s/f,The Pearl, h/w fl rs, ns/np, $1250.

P.MOODY Ioco, 1bd+den condo, Heritage Grand, g/lvl balcony, in-suite laundry, N/S, $1250/mo.

PoCo 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex with 1 bath, laminate in livrm & bdrms. Avail Now/Feb1. N/S. $1100/mo.

M.Ridge Beautiful 3000 s/f newer home in Albion area. 5Bdrm + den. March 1st. 1Cat ok. $2000.

P.Moody W. 1Bd 3rd fl oor apt, Mary St,new kitch/appls,lrg deck 680s/f,greenspace behind. $1000

MAPLE RIDGE, 11735-225 St. 1 & 2 bdrm incl heat & h.w. No dogs. 604-467-9420 or 463-6686

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY & COQUITLAM

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments

With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Market rents from $875 - $1175 for 2 - 3 bdrm units. Pet friendly.

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income.

✮ 2 Bedroom Apartment between $26,400 & $32,400

✮ 2 Bedroom Townhouse between $33,600 & $38,400

✮ 3 Bedroom Townhouse between $36,000 & $42,000

If your income is between $41,000 and $60,000 you will be

qualifi ed for market rent.

If your income is lower than these ranges call

BC Housing 604-433-2218

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

Derek Manor2048 Manning Ave.

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889

FREE PREMIUM CABLE$80 Value

S Impeccably clean S HeatS Hot Water S Parking

1 & 2 bdrm $790 & $900/moAvail Feb. 1 - Ref’s req’d

GARIBALDI Court(604) 463-9522

Central Maple RidgeAvailable Feb. 1

2 BDRMS.

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$550/mo includes hot water .

Certifi ed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented.

Close to uptown604-463-4131 for appointment

(9am-5pm)

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/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 Ridge22450-121st Street2 Bedroom Apt $840/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. Lrg 1 bdrm nr amens, insuite w/d, d/w, patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed Ns/Np. $780 +utils. 604-307-2241.

Maple Ridge Fraser St. Spac. & clean 1 bdrm condo, u/g prkg, cls to downtown & transit. $770/mo + hy-dro. Avail. March 1. 778-773-4730

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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 Sunwood. New top fl oor Assisted Living Condo.1 Bdrm 1 bath, 24/hr emergency response. $1350/mo. Call (604)970-9510.

Maple RidgeSwan Court Apartments

Large 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

MAPLE RIDGE

WESTGATE APTSUnder New Management

Large 2 bdrm stes available. Incudes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

Call 778-788-1845

Polo ClubApartments

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

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

W 1 & 2 Bdrm SuitesW 3 Appliances

W Secured Garage ParkingW Adult Oriented

W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221

PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925

S 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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

GREENHOUSE FOR LEASE for fl owering & bedding plants. Retail and wholesale. Fully computerized and automated system. 2.5 acres incl. greenhouse. Approx. 43,000 covered area. 1.5 acres set up for outside use. City water. High traffi c area. 5498 Gladwin Rd., Abbts. Call 604-807-3910 for more info.

PORT 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.

RECTANGULAR LOT @ 17,145 sq ft which includes a 5266 s.f. building housing 3 OFFICES & lrg hoist equipped SHOP in Mission, BC. Property is fenced and building has security alarm. This property presently has an industrial zoning and is located in the area slated for industrial in the OCP. Shop has 3 phase, 2 overhead doors 1 is 12’ x 10’ and the other is 12’ x 12’ and incl. a steel crane way with 2 ton cranes.

Phone 604-826-1186

736 HOMES FOR RENT

3 bedroom 1,100 Square feet house. Completely Rennovated. New Kitchen, fl ooring and more. Call 604-961-5526 fore more info.

4 bedrooms w/basement on 3 Ac corner lot. 2500 sft. Hugh workshop $1850/mo. 6046498987

Coquitlam - Totally Reno’d 3 bdrm rancher. Cls to schools & shops. Priv bkyrd. $1650. 604-913-7785

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE house on 221st. 3 bdrm 1 bath w/ large basement,gar-age,patio. clse to school/mall. $1250/month (604)726 5447

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm house with den, near amens, fenced yard, cement patio, dble garage, 4 appls, NS/NP, $1200/mo. Avail Feb. 1st. Call 604-438-0329 after 6 pm.

MAPLE RIDGE nr GE bridge, new-er subdivision 4 bdrm, 3 full bath, loft, offi ce, den, huge kitchen (gran-ite), A/C, N/S, N/P. Immed. $2350. (604)820-0411 or 604-217-0380

PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1030/$1134/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

PORT COQUITLAM, Suffolk Ave. 3 bdrm., 2 baths, plus 1 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, quiet street, fenced yard, gar-age, Feb. 1. $1700 mo. + utils. (604)931-6317

TOP PRODUCERS REALTY LTD

MAPLE RIDGE207A St: 2 brm 2 bath spacious condo avail Feb 1st! Small pet ok w/pet dep. Centrally located. F/P,storage,2 private balconies. Se-cure parking.$1200/m

For viewing call Gulnaz 604-820-9000

or TEXT 604-854-0011

WHONNOCK AREA; 2 Bdrm, 2 bath, NS/NP. $1100/mo incl utils. Avail immed. 778-837-9934

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 MANAGEMENT

Call Maria at ridgemeadows property management

Mon Fri 9-6 604-466-2838 or visit www.ridgemeadowsproperty

management.com

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST 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

750 SUITES, LOWER

CENTRAL M.R. 1 BDRM + den ste. 1 full bath, priv entr, own w/d, patio, very large shrd fnce yard on 1/4 acre. $800 + 1/3 utils, Feb 1 or 15. N/S, small pet ok. 778-999-2862

Coquitlam Central. Bright 1 bdrm. Quiet & beautiful. Nr amenits. Inste lndry. Pri ent. N/P. N/S. Refs. Feb 1. $875 + 1/3 utils. 604-936-5324.

COQUITLAM nr Como Lake 2 bdrm 1100 sf. W/D on site Feb 1 NS/NP $1000+1/3 utils. 604-312-3795

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath very clean, quiet. $750 incl util NS/NP. Avail now Gilbert 604-466-6388

MAPLE Ridge 2 bdrm grd fl r. Sep entry. 900sq ft. Quiet hse. Off st prkg. 5 appls. N/S. cat ok. $950/mo + $50 utils. 604-936-5728 or 604-466-9458 ask for Beth

MAPLE RIDGE Balsalm St & 134 Ave. brand new 2 bdrm bsmt ste. incld’s hydro & gas, alarm & A/C, No pets . N/S (604)773-3912

MAPLE RIDGE, Kanaka. New clean lrg grd lvl 1 bdrm ste. Incl. a/c, ldry, alarm. Nr bus. $750 incl utils, internet & TV. N/S. N/P. Refs req. Avail Feb. 15. 604-868-7288.

MAPLE RIDGE, LARGE 1 bdrm suite, near schools, WCE, & shop centre. $700 + 1/3 util’s. Own W/D. Brand new carpet/laminate. NP. Avail. now. Phone (778)242-1313.

PORT COQUITLAM Northside, 2 bdrm grd fl r. gas F/P. Garage park-ing. Private entry. $800/mo. N/S. N/P. Avail Feb. 1. 604-942-9725.

751 SUITES, UPPER

MAPLE RIDGE Kanaka 3 bdrm + den, 2 full baths, fen/back yard, nr schl, dble garage Immed $1400+2/3 util’s. NS/NP. 604-467-5820

752 TOWNHOUSES

PITT 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 604-465-1938

RENTALS

752 TOWNHOUSES

PORT COQUITLAM

MERIDIAN VILLAGE3156 Coast Meridian Road3 Bedroom Townhouse $1100

Include 1 Free Parking Spot

A safe, all ages community in POCO, spacious grounds in a park like setting, close to schools and parks with shopping near by. Great for families - Day Care and After School Care facilities right on site! On site laundry facilities in the apartment building. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply).

The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to in-come, 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.

http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/housing

TRANSPORTATION

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

Auto Loans Approved!!Largest Dealer Group

Huge Selection Cars Trucks Vans Suvs.

Free delivery BC/ABBest Rates Always

Approved. Apply online: autocredit911.com or callTollfree-1-888-635-9911

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402www.PreApproval.cc

YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit

at AUTO CREDIT NOW Details and APPLY onlineautocreditwithbarrie.com

OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2003 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see!

$10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING con-vertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2005 TRAIL-BAY 31BH

Awning, 3 burner range, A/C, microwave, DSI water heater,

Stab jacks and more! $17,483 (Stk.31558A)

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

2009 Montana 3400RL

Microwave, washer/dryer combo, 3 burner stove, 2 recliners, and

free standing dinette.$54,983 (Stk.32434)

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

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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 REMOVALThe Scrapper

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

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

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4995 obo 604-826-0519

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 fi rm. Call 604-538-4883

848 TOWING

BENJAMIN TOWING

Flat rate $49604-318-8300

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, au-to, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519

2002 DODGE CARAVAN blue, loaded, 150K, AirCared. 778-773-6226 or 604-540-1941.

The following vehicles will be sold, as per the warehouse liens act: 1996 Jeep CherokeeVIN# 1J4GZ58Y4TC208889registered owner Frank Wilfred Dagg, debt amount $2890.32

2010 Mazda Mazda 3 VIN# JM1BL1H32A1190979, registered owner Ryan Tomas Bartscher Miskiman, debt amount $3744.96

2010 Dodge 4WHDRVIN# 1D7RV1CT5AS154218registered owner Elisha Shaunalee Cunningham, debt amount $2094.18

1996 Honda MotorcycleVIN# JH2PC2520TM500224registered owner Paul Daniel Johnson, debt amount $1145.13

2002 Chrysler IntrepidVIN# 2C3HH46R82H203522registered owner Travis Glen Walkey, debt amount $1197.28

If you have any claim to any of these vehicles please respond in writing by February 10th, 2012, to Maple Ridge Towing (1981) Ltd, 23283 McKay Ave, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2W 1B9.


604 467 3401

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2011 Hyundai Accent L1.6L 5 speed manual, AM/FM/CD, alloys, pwr sunroof, fog lights, with only 500 kms.

WAS $16,294

NOW $11,999!

2011 Hyundai Accent GL1.6L auto, AM/FM/CD, power windows, power locks, air, cruise control, keyless entry.

WAS $18,044

NOW $13,595!

2011 Ford Edge LTD AWD 3.5L V6 auto, power windows and locks, air, cruise, leather seats, keyless entry, alarm.

WAS $35,987

NOW $34,987!

2011 Kia Rio 51.6L 4 cyl automatic, convenience pkg, power windows/locks, air, cruise, AM/FM/CD.

WAS $15,888

NOW $13,888!

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2011 Hyundai Genesis 4.6L V8 auto with Tech. pkg, and every option available, including navigation, backup cam & Bluetooth.

WAS $51,759

NOW $37,995!

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2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS2.4L auto, pw/pl, air, cruise, pwr sunroof, alloys, pwr seat, heated seats, AM/FM/CD, Bluetooth.

WAS $27,814

NOW $22,595!

2011 Hyundai Sonata GL2.4L auto, pw/pl, air, cruise, AM/FM/CD, keyless entry, alarm, Bluetooth, heated seats, alloy wheels.

WAS $25,814

NOW $18,998!

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GL3.5L V6 automatic, AWD, pw/pl, air conditioning, cruise, AM/FM/CD, Bluetooth.

WAS $32,759

NOW $26,988!

2010 Suzuki SX42.0L 4 cyl manual, pw/pl, air conditioning, cruise control, AM/FM/CD, alloy wheels. Only 21,000 kms.

WAS $18,277

NOW $17,277!

2008 Mazda3 GT2.3L 4 cyl automatic, one owner, fully loaded with leather and sunroof. Only 84,000 kms.

WAS $16,388

NOW $15,888!

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2011 Ford Escape XLT 4x43.0L V6 auto, pw/pl, air conditioning, cruise, leather, power sunroof, alloy wheels and more. Only 12,000 kms.

WAS $31,498

NOW $27,888!

2009 Dodge Ram 1500Quad Cab 4x4 with 5.7L V8 HEMI, Laramie pkg, completely loaded.Only 13,500 kms.

WAS $34,995

NOW $33,995!

2007 Kia Sportage LX Sport 4x4, 2.7L V6 auto, pw/pl, air, cruise, AM/FM/CD, keyless entry, alarm, alloy wheels.

WAS $16,995

NOW $14,995!

2007 Honda CRV LX All Wheel Drive! 2.4L VTEC automatic, pw/pl, air, cruise, AM/FM/CD. Only 48,000 kms.

WAS $22,595

NOW $21,777!

#F3548 #D4870 #I9669 #I7902

2004 Jeep Liberty Sport3.7L V6 auto, 4x4, pw/pl, air conditioning, cruise control, AM/FM/CD, alloy wheels.

WAS $8,195

NOW $7,595!

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