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No break for Golden Ears Bridge But available for new Port Mann crossing by Ph i l M e lnych uk staff reporter

While motorists cruise across the world’s widest bridge, paying only $1.50 per crossing for the first year, Golden Ears Bridge users will be stuck paying twice as much, a fact that doesn’t sit well with the Pitt Meadows mayor. “I’m not happy with that decision at all,” Deb Walters said Tuesday. Walters could understand cutting Port Mann Bridge tolls in half (from $3) for a few months with construction not yet completed, but not for the entire year that’s been offered by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. “A year, I think that’s a bit much. I don’t think there’s anything fair about that. The idea is to get people to use all of the routes. Everyone’s going to go for the cheapest route.” See Bridge, p4

Pitt exclusion application panned Developer promises 1,000s of jobs and tax revenue by M o ni s ha M a r t i ns staff reporter

aple Ridge artist painting to make you think. See story, p23

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other agricultural uses, like a land trust or food processing facility. “This is a sham,” said Banni. “The last public meeting was a sham because you don’t listen to the residents. You are ignoring us and we are wasting our time here tonight because you are going to do what you want. The land will be gone and there will be nothing left for your grandchildren.” Council support for the application, though, has not been unanimous. In July, three councillors voted against the plan that would see all 50.9 hectares (125 acres) of land

developed. Mayor Deb Walters cast the deciding vote in favour of developing the entire site because it would facilitate the construction of the North Lougheed Connector, a road that’s needed to access the commercial strip. The city points to farmers as the main impetus behind the 3.6 kilometre road, which would stretch from Harris to Golden Ears Way. Of the land being considered for development, only around 17.5 hectares (43 acres) are zoned highway commercial. See Farmland, p3

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The remaining 33.1 hectares (81 acres) would have to be removed from the provincial agricultural land reserve. Five of the properties in the proposed exclusion area have fields in production, growing corn for silage, forage and blueberries. Each of the properties have different owners, including the city’s former fire chief Bill Park, veterinarian George Robertson, the Meadows Gardens Golf Course and Pitt Meadows Shopping Centres Ltd. (a subsidiary of SmartCentres). Park spoke in support of the exclusion application, saying development would allow the city to broaden its tax base. Park noted there were hundreds of acres of farmland in Pitt Meadows lying fallow. He said in the past five years, the value of farmland in Pitt Meadows has dropped by 20 to 25 per cent. “Three years ago, there was such a glut of rental land in Pitt Meadows that I could not recover enough money in rent … to pay the taxes. I was basically subsidizing farmers to farm my land,” he added. “If farmland is so valuable, how come people aren’t rushing out there to get this land that’s available. Let’s make a decision on what’s best for Pitt Meadows, not what’s the election platform for a political party combating the next provincial and federal election. Let’s help cure two of our city’s problems, tax revenue other than single family and traffic congestion off Lougheed and Old Dewdney.” Although there is little public support for the exclusion application, the city’s agricultural advisory committee, comprised of farmers, has endorsed it. Joe Bachmann, who sits on the committee, said the two biggest complaints from farmers in Pitt Meadows are traffic along Old Dewdney and drainage. He noted the traffic problem is so bad that some farmers have had to hire flag people to get their equipment to fields, while others work at night. “We are hoping the road will be a hard line for development,” said Bachmann. “It is very difficult for our committee to support a project that is going to have a negative effect on farmers. It is our hope that if we give up a little bit we can help the majority of farmers with traffic and drainage improve-

NDP MLA Michael Sather spoke against the removal application during a public hearing at Pitt Meadows city hall Monday night. ments.” SmartCentres, a developer with clients that include Walmart, promised thousands of jobs if the development proceeds. “We believe that concept C will bring much needed investment to the City of Pitt Meadows through significant job creation and economic growth, while delivering the necessary infrastructure,” said Dave Major, with SmartCentres, which has assembled a large tract of farmland in the area. “The plan calls for upwards of 600,000 square feet of retail commercial space and upwards of 2.5 million square feet of mixed employment uses, which in turn would generate 1,200 new retail jobs and … over 9,000 new office and industrial jobs. The potential

yearly tax revenue ... is very significant and should not be overlooked.” But one resident who works for a large retailer was skeptical of SmartCentres promises. “Retail is not in a good position and it won’t be for quite a while,” said Laura Lymer. “I am telling you that the economy cannot support that. It doesn’t matter that you want to create jobs here, they will fail.” Pitt Meadows residents were not the only ones who spoke against the application. Joe Foy of the Western Wilderness Committee and Donna Passmore of the Farmland Defense League also urged council to rethink their plans to develop on “precious” and “scarce” farmland.

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Peter Jongbloed, vice-president of the Pitt Polder Preservation Society, suggested development would only intensify speculation on surrounding farmland. “We are ordinary citizens with no financial stake in any of these proceedings. We are up against a corporation and land owners who stand to make a great deal of money in the short term, if this North Lougheed land were to be excluded from the ALR,” he said. “We prefer to think in the long term and are deeply concerned about our region’s ability to feed itself.” Minutes from the public hearing will be compiled by city staff, approved by council and eventually forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.

Airport neighbours call for an end to autocross events Residents fed up with noise, squealing tires every weekend by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

Neighbours of Pitt Meadows airport are asking the city to put a stop to car and motorcycle rallies until the clubs are granted a new permit that puts in place more stringent noise rules. Held every weekend, the autocross events take place at the airport on a large asphalt skid-pad leased by Driving Unlimited. Some events are so noisy, Ron Blakely and

his wife are unable to sit outdoors or enjoy the view from their deck. “The sound of tires squealing is extremely distressing,” said Blakely, who lives on Ford Road. City council issued a two-year temporary commercial permit to airport in 2009 on the condition Driving Unlimited organize a committee to address concerns about noise voiced by nearby residents. Although the permit expired in July 2011, autocross events have continued. Blakely and his neighbours have no problem with driver training at the airport, but want the city to properly monitor the autocross events. “We are not trying to drive them out, we

are just trying to make them less objectionable,” said Blakely. “There’s been words and words back and forth, but there’s has been no correction.” Julie Paciejewski said appealing to council is their last resort. She doesn’t understand how the autocross events have been allowed to continue without a permit. If a new permit is issued, the group wants autocross limited to a maximum of eight events per year; have a city monitor attend the events and have the clubs address the issue of squealing tires. But the airport insists the car clubs, which organize the autocross events, do their best to ensure neighbours are not inconvenienced or disturbed.

“They are very good actually,” said airport manager Glenn Ralph, adding that the clubs measure noise levels and ensure they are complying with city bylaws. Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters voiced the residents’ complaints to the airport society board during a meeting on Monday. Both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have requested the society amend its bylaws to allow the mayors to sit on the board as voting members. “When people are complaining about the airport, they come to us,” said Walters. Council will also send a letter to the airport board requesting that businesses operating at the airport apply for proper licenses to operate.

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day. “We are going to examine it at the next convention in 2013. It’s not a dead matter.” To do that now is just not the opportune time, he added. Dalton hasn’t heard of any name in particular, but says other titles are already taken. “You want to make sure you don’t go for a name that’s already taken.” He said a new name should reflect the coalition within the party. Many member, including Dalton, “feel the name doesn’t reflect who we really

are.” Dalton federally supports the Conservative party and ran for that party in 2006 in BurnabyNew Westminster. He also sought the Conservative nomination in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission in 2004, but didn’t win. He said in the local riding, the federal Liberal vote was “quite marginal,” at about five per cent, about the same level as the Green party. Provincially, the Liberal name, “It’s confusing for a lot of people who are not engaged

in politics, or their interest isn’t there until close to an election.” The Liberal party convention takes place Oct. 26-27 in Whistler and one day will be allocated to conservative-leaning politicians who want to attend. Dalton said he expects former Liberal cabinet minister John van Dongen, who left the Liberals earlier this year to join the B.C. Conservative party, to be there. “I don’t think there’s any indication of [Conservative leader John] Cummins wanting to merge at all,” Dalton said.

Pitt Meadows mayor favours tolling all bridges Bridge from front

Instead, Walters favours region-wide tolling of all bridges, at low rates. “We have to be fair to the region. I personally would like to see them lower. Charge a buck for all of them.” Charging a $1 for every crossing of the Ironworkers Memorial or Lions Gate Bridge or Sea to Sky Highway would be affordable, she added. Walters said the idea has come up at the Mayor’s Council previously, but never seems to get anywhere. The provincial government has said it won’t consider widespread tolling or road pricing for the present. TransLink said last week it

doesn’t plan on changing tolls for the Golden Ears Bridge ($2.95 with a transponder, $4.20 without). Spokesman Drew Snider said there’s been a steady increase in traffic on the Golden Ears. This year, usage is up more than 11 per cent and revenue has jumped by $1.6 million. However, Golden Ears Bridge revenues are still forecast to be $38 million below projections over the next three years. TransLink has also said it won’t offer Golden Ears users a monthly pass, such as will be enjoyed by Port Mann Bridge users, who will pay $75 a month for 50 crossings, during the first year.

For Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton, the fact that there soon will be tolls on the Port Mann Bridge, where there were none before, could help Golden Ears numbers because there’s no longer any free option. And Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge residents will benefit by the new interchanges along a rebuilt Hwy. 1, without having to pay tolls, (if they use the Pitt Meadows Bridge), he pointed out. “We’re getting the benefit, even though we’re not seeing the decrease on the Golden Ears [tolls].” TransLink vice-president Bob Paddon had similar thoughts, and dismissed concerns the toll

differential in the first year will be a problem, noting the Port Mann has been free for years. “We think some toll on the Port Mann can’t hurt us and will, in fact, help us,” he said. Dalton said the rationale behind lowering the tolls for the Port Mann Bridge is because construction on the bridge won’t be finished until the end of 2013. The Port Mann Bridge saw its first traffic cross over three eastbound lanes on Tuesday morning. Eight of the 10 lanes will be open by December. Vehicle decals issued by TReO can be used for crossing both bridges, allowing Golden Ears Bridge users to return their transponders in December.

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Man arrested for sexual assault by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

A Maple Ridge man awaiting a sentence for sexually assaulting a roommate was arrested by police last week for similar allegations. Richard Elbertson Richardson appeared in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court on Friday and was remanded in custody. Police allege Richardson sexually assaulted a

38-year-old man in his Maple Ridge home earlier this month. “Mr. Richardson is well known to Ridge Meadows RCMP officers,” said Cpl. Alanna Dunlop. “He has a criminal record for convictions of similar occurrences, and is on probation for one of those convictions.” Ridge Meadows RCMP issued a warning about Richardson in 2010 after he was

charged with Richardson sexual assaultfaced addiing his roomtional charges mate. of breaching At that time, bail conditions police alleged twice. In one Richardson instance, pohad been aplice found he proaching had a roommen while mate and in traveling on a second, he buses and tar- Richardson was caught geting young chatting with a men, particuteenage boy at larly those with mental the Haney Bus Loop. health issues. Richardson has a After being charged criminal record dating with sexual assault, back to the early 1990s.

Man arrested for sex offences against teen staff reporter

Ridge Meadows RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit has arrested a man on multiple charges related to sexual offences against a young girl. Police allege Russell Lamb, 24, had a relationship with a teenaged girl in Maple Ridge. “What is particularly

alarming in the case is the fact Mr. Lamb is currently on a probation order from Squamish, B.C. after being convicted of a sex offence against a 15-yearold female victim in that community,” said Insp. David Fleugel. The latest allegations involve a teenaged girl who Lamb met and be-

friended while in Maple Ridge. “This was not a random stranger attack,” Fluegel added. Lamb has been charged with one count each of sexual interference of a person under 16, invitation to sexual touching and two counts of communicating via a computer to

lure a child. He appeared in provincial court on Tuesday for a bail hearing. Ridge Meadows RCMP continue to investigate the allegations. • Anyone with information regarding Russell Lamb is encouraged to call the RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit at 604463-6251.

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A fire that started in a storage room of a men’s prison in Maple Ridge Saturday night remains under investigation. Authorities have yet to determine what caused the fire, which began around 10 p.m. inside the Fraser Regional Correctional Centre on 256th Street. The fire was confined to the storage area and did not spread. Maple Ridge assistant fire chief Timo Juurakko said the fire activated the prison’s sprinkler system, which quickly doused the flames. When firefighters arrived, they checked the area to make sure the fire was completely extinguished. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice said no one was seriously hurt or injured in the fire, but four staff were treated on site for smoke inhalation. The unit where the fire occurred was back in operation on Monday.

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Uneven tolls Tolls won’t be charged on the Port Mann Bridge until December, after which they will still be lower than planned, for three months to a year, depending on whether residents sign up to be part of the tolling program. This is good for commuters who plan to use the bridge regularly. The ability to purchase monthly passes is also welcome, as that will save money for frequent bridge users. But the same offer won’t be made for users of the Golden Ears Bridge. Pass users on the Port Mann would pay for a maximum of 50 crossings monthly – $75 per month for regular cars in the first year, rising to $150 after the introductory toll goes from $1.50 to $3. TransLink spokesman Drew Snider said that’s not under consideration for the Golden Ears, nor is there any plan to reduce the tolls on it, despite the lower introductory price that will be charged on the Port Mann. It wouldn’t make financial sense, he added, even though traffic over the toll bridge between Langley and Maple Ridge is up 12 per cent from last year. However, the Golden Ears has pulled in less toll revenue than was originally forecast since opening in 2009 and it’s expected to come up $38 million short over the next three years, adding to TransLink’s financial challenges. It could have other challenges, if what happened Monday is any indication. A delay in stopping overnight work on the Port Mann had westbound traffic reduced to just one lane near the bridge. It took two hours to get between 192 Street and the bridge, and almost every other Fraser River crossing was plugged solid with vehicles seeking to avoid the Port Mann, except the Golden Ears. Once tolls are no longer discounted on the Port Mann, will that be the norm every day? Will most drivers avoid the new bridge and plug the others? The Pattullo and Alex Fraser bridges, the two most likely free alternatives, can’t take on much more. If transit service on the Port Mann isn’t sufficient to get a lot of drivers out of their cars, there’s a good chance that those two bridges will be plugged. And with reduced tolls on the Port Mann, will even more commuters bypass the Golden Ears? Lower tolls and discounts on the Port Mann is a cheap ploy to win favour with voters on the south side of the river, but only alienates those on the north. Only when tolls for the Port Mann increase, so they are equal around the region, will commuters finally discover the Golden Ears Bridge. – Black Press

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Stakes go up in B.C. gas gamble VICTORIA – Mike de Jong’s debut as B.C. finance minister was a grim one. The first financial update for this election year projects a $1.4 billion decline in natural resource revenues from Kevin Falcon’s one and only budget in February. Most of that is from declining natural gas B.C. Views Tom Fletcher revenues in the next three years. And it’s not just the price of gas that’s lower than the finance ministry’s array of private sector experts had forecast. The volume of B.C. gas sold is down as well, as abundant new sources of shale gas come on-stream in the U.S. As with oil, that’s currently the only market Canada has. And it wasn’t long ago that the energy ministry was trumpeting its monthly totals for “bonus bids” paid by gas companies for drilling rights in northeastern B.C. That gold rush has wound down as shale deposits are staked and the price falls. De Jong’s response shows how serious this problem is for any B.C. government. He inherits Falcon’s political commitment to present a balanced budget next spring. How he will do that, and be believed in a heated post-HST election campaign, remains a mystery. De Jong announced a hiring freeze for government staff, and a management sal-

ary freeze across health care, universities and Crown corporations as well as government operations. He hinted at an even harder line with unions, as the government’s largest employee group continued selective strike action. This, and the familiar vow to rein in travel and other discretionary spending, won’t come close to replacing the lost gas revenues. Asset sales, which Falcon came up with in a desperate effort to dig the government out of its huge sales tax hole, won’t show up on the books until next year, if they go ahead at all. Raising taxes or fees? Forget it. It’s either cut programs or run another deficit. The one glimmer of hope in what de Jong called the “ugly” resource revenue picture is that natural gas revenues don’t have much farther to fall. And then there is the light at the far end of the tunnel, exports to Asia, where the price remains much higher. That project took two important steps forward last week. Spectra Energy and British multinational BG Group unveiled plans for a third major pipeline to bring northeast gas to the coast, this one to a site near Prince Rupert proposed for a liquefied natural gas facility. And on Friday, the Haisla Nation and the B.C. government announced a land use agreement to develop another LNG export facility on the Douglas Channel near Kitimat. Two proposals in that area have already received federal export permits and financing from global energy players, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean companies. One of the bills jammed through by the

B.C. Liberals in the hectic legislative session this spring was to do away with another of those federal-provincial overlaps that make industrial development so slow and difficult. Ottawa has sole authority to regulate reserve lands, but agreed to delegate that to B.C. and the Haisla, allowing them to pioneer the latest agreement. This is a major breakthrough, not just in the industrial development of northern B.C., but in dismantling the century-old logjam of aboriginal resource claims.

“This is a major breakthrough, not just in the industrial development of northern B.C., but in dismantling the century-old logjam of aboriginal resource claims.” At the centre of Premier Christy Clark’s much-promoted jobs plan is the target of having three LNG export terminals and associated pipelines in production by 2020. That now looks like a more realistic target. But the jobs and revenues won’t arrive in time to save the B.C. Liberals from their current predicament.

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‘What do I know Affordable housing needed about GMOs?’

Editor, The News: In science, we have been studying genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Let me share with you some of my students’ thoughts. “Many people have different opinions on GMOs. Some people think it’s a great invention. Others think it’s a horrible idea and a plan for disaster. I think that it is a plan for disaster. Should we really mutate plants and animals that we eat? Is it healthy for the environment and us? Did you know that genetically modified potatoes cause impaired reproduction in lady bugs? Come to think of it, GMOs should be banned. This is only the start of the problems we will face if we continue with this dark science of genetically modified organisms. But what do I know, I’m just a 12-year-old kid.” Another student states: “GMOs should not exist – it is wrong and deadly. We shouldn’t be modifying plants for our consumption. I think we should stop with GMOs and let nature roll on its own.” One of my students asks: “What is your opinion on genetically modified organisms? In my backyard I have a garden and I have been growing food there. I would not want to eat GMOs. It is not right to modify any of nature’s creations.” Personally, I agree with my students’ opinions. Zdena Novy Grade 6/7 teacher

A different type of stink Editor, The News: Re: Stench sends folks into frenzy (The News, Sept. 12) Wow, manure stinks, something I thought every body knew. I am sure that it was a stinky day, but I live on the north side of Lougheed Highway, so I am used to it. And for people who do not know, here is a breakdown: we have pig manure, cow manure, horse manure, chicken and turkey manure. They all stink. And let’s not forget fish. So if we do not like the smell, let’s stop eating all these animals from which these smells originate. So no more pork or beef or chicken or turkey. And no more mushrooms, because they stink, too. So people, no more bacon and eggs, no more milk and butter, no more corn, because cornfields use a lot of manure. And no more lambs or rabbits. If we have those animals no more, maybe we can stop climate change, and we can call became happy vegetarians. But, of course, then all those farmers would be out of work, and that would be a totally different type of stink Geeske de Boer Poker Pitt Meadows

I value our neighbourhood Editor, The News: This letter is directed at the driver of a Mazda 3, who was casually tossing lit cigarettes out the window onto Fern Crescent Monday morning (while, by the way, yakking on the cell phone with the other hand.) Are you aware that we are in a high risk fire hazard situation? Are you aware that what happened recently in Peachland, could easily happen here as well? Please excuse me, but I value our neighborhood and forests more than the cleanliness of your ashtray. Ross Davies Maple Ridge

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Editor, The News: Re: Tired of deteriorating downtown (The News, Sept. 12). It would be so nice to have a simple solution to the modern urban problems found in downtown Maple Ridge. Every few years someone proposes that the blame should be placed on the Caring Place. The reality is that the number of homeless in Maple Ridge has not changed significantly in 20 years – in the early ’90s the Friends in Need Food Bank had a ‘night owl’ project, in which volunteers took bags of food to people living on the street. Although there was no homeless count, the estimates were 70-90 people at any given time were unhoused. The solution to that might be to push our senior governments to develop solid affordable housing strategies to provide housing for all Canadians. As indicated in the article, there are a few people who cause problems and this is usually related to drug use – so more treatment beds, especially for women, might help alleviate the problem. Local agencies and the police see no growth in numbers, but perhaps as one neighbourhood reclaims its streets, prostitutes are forced to move to other locations. Is that the case here? Mayor Ernie Daykin points out that, although accusations are often made that

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The dumping of items large and small behind thrift stores is the work of irresponsible citizens, as well as those who cannot take it to the transfer station. people flock here because of the great food at the Caring Place, there is no hard evidence to support it. Unhoused people are mobile and certainly move from community to community, perhaps to escape violence or merely because they think there is a better place for them to find a hand up. The Caring Place provides

an important service to people struggling with a variety of challenges. To say that the Caring Place has wrecked downtown is both irresponsible and unfair. A solution can only come when all levels of government and the whole community work together. As to the garbage found behind thrift stores, despite

what the mayor says, not all of it is large items, and much of it is dropped by people who cannot or will not take it to the transfer station. As a minister of a church, I too was often greeted by bags of donations left at our doors. That is the work of irresponsible citizens. Bob Goos Maple Ridge

Be proactive to eliminate invasive knotweed Editor, The News: Re: Knotweed invades Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge (The News, Aug. 15). A friend pointed me to the article about the Japanese knotweed and that the property beside us was full of the bamboo weed. When I looked at the yard I couldn’t believe my eyes how much knotweed there was. It was a scary sight because I had been reading about how invasive this plant was and I imagined losing my home, it was so close. The owners agreed to have

a company kill the knotweed for them at a reasonable amount and two days later they started and they did the whole property over a twoday period. They tunneled their way through out the field of plants and injected every mature stem there was. That was Aug. 26, and by Sept. 10, I could see the plant is finally starting to die. I would like to thank your reporters for their informative articles, as well as my neighbours for their quick and decisive response to

eliminate this invasive plant as quickly as possible. To all the residents in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, I urge you to report any knotweed in your area to Maple Ridge bylaws department, or go online to the B.C. government website ( http:www.for.gov.bc.ca/hra/ plants/raw.htm). There is also an iPhone app (http://reportaweedbc.ca_/, the mobile Report-a-Weed BC app is available free of charge for iPhone and Android platforms. It lets you report weed sightings any-

where in B.C. Your report will go to one of B.C.’s invasive plant specialists, who will coordinate follow-up activities with the appropriate local authorities. Private properties should be prepared to take the proper steps to remove any knotweed on their own property, because it cannot be mowed down as it will return with vengeance. Everyone needs to be proactive in trying to eliminate this aggressive invader. Linda Cairns Maple Ridge

Sorry, I don’t trust TransLink with banking my info. Editor, The News: Re: Golden Ears, Port Mann bridges merge tolling system (The News, Sept. 14). Have you been to the TReO web site? While I appreciate having to pay to register my vehicle

right away, I vehemently object to giving TransLink any access to my bank accounts or credit card accounts, so it can extract funds any time it feels I owe it. I don’t see why a billing option can’t be put on the web

site instead of TransLink saying you can change the payment option at a later date. Sorry, I simply don’t trust TransLink. If it makes a mistake on your bill – which has been evident in the past – we will have to pay for it.

The onus is on the public to prove TransLink wrong. Meanwhile, it already has your money. This needs to be fixed now, no thanks to TReO. John Turner Maple Ridge

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“THANK YOU!” The Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Initiative held its second annual Port Haney Day on

September 9, 2012.

We have many to thank for helping us make Port Haney Day a success; Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Neighbourhood Services, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks and Recreation, Maple Ridge Historical Society, CEED Centre, Salvation Army Caring Place, Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association. The Billy Miner Ale House is a major supporter of Port Haney Day. Vancity Community Credit Union awarded us a $250.00 community grant. The following local businesses contributed great draw prizes; Save on Foods, Maple Ridge Downtown Business Association, Billy Miner Ale House, Pat Purdy – PLP Paralegal Group, Tom Little, University of the Fraser Valley, Sports Trader, Cythera Unique Boutique, Thrifty’s Food, Haney Hotel, Bella Vista Restaurant, District of Maple Ridge, Rona, Little Cricket Gift Galley, Fraser Valley Sports Car Clinic, Graeme Ross – BMO, and Home Hardware. The European Bakery baked us a celebratory cake, and Tim Horton’s provided coffee and tim-bits.

We could not have done it without you! ……and a special thank you to all the volunteers and neighbours who came out to enjoy the day!

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Eight new charging stations for Ridge Of the 454 new charging locations to be built in B.C. as part of the $2.7 million community charging infrastructure fund, 10 will ne in Maple Ridge. “One of the cornerstones of the Maple Ridge community vision is carbon neutrality and the use of leading edge environmental technologies,” said Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin. Charging stations have already been built as part of the upgrades to Maple Ridge Fire Hall No. 1 and the new Maple Ridge Community Animal Shelter, built in partnership

with the B.C. SPCA. Six of the eight new stations will be built and managed by the district, while Fraser Health will manage the other two at Ridge Meadows Hospital. “Maple Ridge has been a leader in alternate fuel technology with 28 hybrid vehicles in our fleet in addition to the electric truck. It’s good for the environment, and with soaring fuel costs, it’s been a solid business decision to control costs,” Daykin said. Eight charging connections will be deployed at four locations in Maple Ridge, including the District of Maple Ridge Operations Centre, Dewdney

Trunk Road in front of municipal hall, 224th Street in the town centre and multiple outlets in the underground parking facility that serves the Leisure Centre, the Maple Ridge Business Centre, and the Maple Ridge Arts Centre Theatre. The Level 2 charging stations allow electric vehicles to recharge more quickly than traditional power outlets. The goal is to have the stations operational by March 2013. “A local doctor who owns a Nissan Leaf talked to staff about how charging infrastructure in places like Granville Island and other areas of the Lower

Mainland influence his choices when planning a family shopping trip or night out,” said Laura Benson, district manager of sustainability and corporate planning. “Part of the decision to place charging stations in the Maple Ridge town centre, both in the underground parking and on surface streets is to ensure that our business community can attract customers who are making the transition to hybrid and electric vehicles,” she added. “Just as our community is dotted with gas stations, over time we will start to see charging locations become part of the landscape.”

A new public are project is being installed at the corner of Lougheed Highway and 224th Street. The sculpture, called “Balance,” is to be unveiled over the next two weeks. An official dedication ceremony is set for Saturday, Sept. 29, at 1:30 p.m. in front of

Westminster Savings, a partner in the $40,000 project. “The location of this beautiful sculpture at the front door of 224th Street is one more addition to our new town centre, where pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, quality public spaces, great local businesses and this new focus on

heritage and street art raise the bar on the aesthetic nature of our community,” said Mayor Ernie Daykin. The winning design was submitted by Claudia Cuesta and Bill Baker. The sculpture, “Balance,” is a freestanding articulated sculpture, six metres high and four in diame-

ter, with tempered blue and green coloured glass. Light shining through the glass will dance to the rhythm of the season and weather. The inspiration for the sculpture comes from the name of community – after the stand of maple trees on the McIver Farm.

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SATURDAY, September 29, 2012 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Join us for Canada Culture Day and The ACT’s 10th Anniversary season launch! x x x x

Celebrate our amazing volunteer team and arts instructors Participate in free arts program demonstrations and workshops Enjoy free entertainment and arts group displays Food sampling and celebratory cake provided by Thrifty Foods

Continue the fun at 4:00 p.m. with SECRETS by Maple Ridge resident & world renowned magician Shawn Farquhar. Special Ticket prices: $20 adult/senior; $10 children/students. Tickets available Monday, August 27th in person at The ACT, by phone at 604-476-2787 or online at www.theactmapleridge.org

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Emcee John McKeachie, HomeTown Heroes’ Inductee, & Live & Silent Auctions Raising Funds for Youth Sports Facilities in Ridge Meadows MeadowRidge Rotary has raised over $500,000 for local sports facility projects. Join us for an entertaining evening and meet this year’s Home Town Hero inductee.

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‘Show us what you’re working from’ Fish Act task force wants more information by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

A task force formed to help the government put in place the new Fisheries Act wants to help, but says it needs information before it can offer consultation. “In order to consult on something, you can’t say, ‘This is where we’re going. It’s done, we’re going here,’” says Coun. Cheryl Ashlie. “It’s not consultation unless you let everybody see the cards,” Maple Ridge district formed the group composed of staff, two councillors, and the Alouette River Management Society and Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society, to give feedback as Fisheries and Oceans Canada develops new rules and policies for the Act. The passing of Bill C-38 this spring meant the axing of the section prohibiting ‘harmful alteration, disruption destruction” of fish habitat. Instead, the new act says no one can cause “serious harm” to recreational, commercial or aboriginal fisheries. Ashlie, who’s on the task force, says MP and fisheries secretary Randy Kamp seems confident the changes will work. But the group doesn’t share the same opinion. “We are not getting that sense of that. Where are you getting that confidence from, when you are not sharing the documents?” The group first wanted some background on the changes to the Fisheries Act, and forwarded some questions in advance of a recent meeting they had with the MP. “Most of them he never responded to,” said task force chair John Kelly. Kelly, though, added that Kamp said he’d try to get more informa-

tion at another meeting that was supposed to take place this week. Kamp said he only got the questions the night before and said he left about 10 questions of his own for the group to answer, asking them what they think of the definitions of commercial, aboriginal or recreational fisheries. Does the definition of serious harm need clarification? he asked. He expects to hear back from the task force. “I certainly welcomed their input on these issues.” Once the government has ironed out its new policies and regulations, then cabinet will make the actual changes to the text of the act. Kamp said the government’s main purpose for the changes was to refocus protection on fisheries after the act became too broad, requiring government monitoring of even low-risk projects. For Kelly, though: “We are still trying to get the feds to tell us, what are they trying to fix?” The ad hoc group is supposed to eventually provide a report to Maple Ridge council. “I’m not very optimistic that this government is open to engaging and consulting on this stuff. I think they’ve got their minds made up,” Kelly said. Ashlie said the group made it clear to Kamp that the initial process wasn’t viewed as consultation. “What are they basing the changes on? What was the failing in the system? What research are they basing it on? Who are the scientists they are talking about? Why this timeline? Why not longer? How are you going to engage the public? “Our main goal is to slow it down and be much more inclusive towards the public,” she added. Ashlie indicated the absence of justification for the changes is

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19th Annual Allco Park Rivers Day Celebrate BC’s beautiful rivers heritage at a FREE family event Live Music

Sunday, September 30, 2012 Allco Fish Hatchery 24959 Alouette Road, Maple Ridge 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 604-467-6401 www.alouetteriver.org/rivers-day.html

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Schedule of Events: 11:00 am - Gord & Trish 12:00 pm - Two Tall Women 12:45 pm - Welcome Ceremony 1:15 pm - Gord & Trish 2:00 pm - BC Hydro Prize Quiz 2:15 pm - Tusket 2:55 pm - Raffle Draw

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“There’s nothing for us to see and read and know.” Coun. Cheryl Ashlie Ashlie said she wants to cooperate and wants to participate when it’s “honest consultation,” but is torn with the whole process. People at the grassroots may come up with the same conclusions as the government, but to do so they need the same information, she adds. “As a politician, I know the way I can ask people to trust me is to show them what I’m working from. For us to trust them … show us what are you working from. “There’s nothing for us to see and read and know. It’s not enough to say ‘we’re confident,’ she added. “Show us. Show us the stuff. “It’s too important for them to say ‘just trust us.’”

Notice of Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council

Aging Gracefully Speaker Series

Date:

Monday, October 1, 2012

It’s Time to Talk With Aging Family

Time:

6:30 refreshments & registration, 7:00 pm AGM

Learn what to say, when to say it and how.

Location:

The ACT Arts Centre & Theatre, Main Stage 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC

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604-476-2787

MARIAM LARSON, Learn what issues aging families are tackling Gerontologist and the resources that can help. Participants will gain effective strategies and techniques, and create personal communication plans with aging family in mind. Knowing what’s ahead can help reduce the practical and financial impact of aging family care on career and workplace and relationships with your spouse and other family members. “It can mean the difference between I wish I’d said something and I’m grateful I knew what to say.” - Mariam Larson.

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stalling the process at the start. “We can’t find anything that is citing what is failing with the [prohibition of] harmful alteration, disruption, destruction of fish habitat. “What is that so wrong that is not working and what is it founded on?” Under the new act, authorization for disruption of fish habitat is only needed for waters connected to recreational, commercial or aboriginal fisheries, says a question and answer list on the ministry’s website. “Authorizations will not be required for projects occurring in waters that do not support the recreational, commercial or Aboriginal fisheries. New tools will be available to manage smaller impacts to recreational, commercial and Aboriginal fisheries,” says the website.

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Please note that the Arts Council by-laws do not allow for nominations from the floor at the Annual General Meeting. New Memberships may be taken out, but only Members ratified by the Board as of September 10 may vote at the AGM.

We look forward to seeing Members at the AGM. Thank you for your support!

Thursday, September 20, 6:30-8:30 pm Maple Ridge Public Library, member of Fraser Valley Regional Library 130–22470 Dewdney Trunk Road Free event. Refreshments provided. Please register at 604–786–7404 or e-mail: htreleaven@shaw.ca Presented by: Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

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58 computers donated to Maple Ridge environmental school staff reporter

School District No. 42’s Environmental School will be the recipient of 58 new laptop computers, donated by computer manufacturer

Hewlett-Packard, AMD processors, and TLD information technology specialists. The laptops will be delivered to the outdoor elementary school program this

month, giving its students access to 21st Century learning technology. “Students in the Environmental School learn through experience and in context using a variety of tools, from

knitting needles to hammers and saws,” said school principal Clayton Maitland. “These computers are a tool that will lead to exciting possibilities in student research, communication and presen-

tation.” Students will also receive technological support in the field from HP, AMD and TLD. “It is essential for our district to support this new

model of learning with the proper tools,” said district IT manager Richard Eskandar. “This partnership is an example of organizations coming together to enable innovation in learning.”

Property Tax Sale As set out in Sections 403, 405, 406 and 407 of the Local Government Act, the annual Tax Sale will be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall at 11995 Haney Place on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Purchasers of properties at Tax Sale are subject to tax under the Property Purchase Tax Act. This tax will be calculated on the market value of the property at the time title is transferred to the purchaser. The administrator of the Property Tax Act will bill the purchaser directly for this tax. Payment for Tax Sale purchases must be by cash or certified funds and paid within two hours following the completion of the Tax Sale. Purchasers are advised that the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge will be an active bidder at this Tax Sale. The following parcels will be offered for sale by Public Auction unless delinquent taxes, with interest, are paid prior to the tax sale. Properties potentially being offered for sale are not subject to inspection prior to this sale. Please respect the privacy of the owners of the following parcels:

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FALL INTO COMFORT

Shark fin soup off Maple Ridge menu Joins three other Lower Mainland municipalities by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

Maple Ridge has joined the growing ban on serving shark fin soup in local eateries. Council decided at its Tuesday meeting last week to support a staff recommendation banning the trade, sale or distribution of shark fins or shark-fin products in Maple Ridge. The report said there would be little danger such a bylaw would be challenged and imposing it wouldn’t affect any restaurants here because staff couldn’t find any restaurants that sell the product. By its unanimous vote, the district joins Port Moody, Nanaimo and Coquitlam in banning the food and is ahead of Burnaby, Richmond and Vancouver which are considering a joint response. Bylaws director Liz Holitzki told council that neither of the latter three cities want to be the first to ban it because that would mean losing banquet business where shark fin soup is served, at up to $200 a bowl. At the Sept. 10 meeting, Coun. Judy Dueck supported a ban but wanted to wait until the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention later this month, when two

resolutions ask the provincial government to prohibit it. North Van city’s resolution also asks the federal government to ban any imports of shark fins. But Coun. Cheryl Ashlie said the province takes too long to act. “At a minimum, we need to put this bylaw in place to say we are lending our voice to that.” It could be an example of thinking globally and acting locally, and approving it now would help the UBCM resolutions move forward, added Coun. Bob Masse. Masse said Hong Kong has banned it while the products are prohibited at Chinese state functions. Washington, California and Oregon have all banned shark fin products, he added. Council heard, though, if it tells staff to prepare a bylaw banning shark fin product, it will be after the UBCM convention before it returns to council’s agenda, allowing input of any decisions made at the convention. Couns. Mike Morden and Dueck were both concerned about treading into provincial jurisdiction. If council and staff work on such issues, it could affect council’s work plan. “Because stuff like this takes away from other issues, so that’s my caution,” Dueck said. But Coun. Al Hogarth supported a ban, saying the sooner the better.

One concern is that without a ban, Maple Ridge could attract the shark fin banquet business if the rest of Metro Vancouver has outlawed it. Shark fins are obtained by catching sharks, cutting off their fins, then tossing them back into the ocean where they die by starvation or predation. According to Port Moody’s resolution, a third of all sharks species are threatened.

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The second annual Aging Gracefully speakers series begins Thursday at the Maple Ridge Public Library. The series, hosted by the Maple Ridge-Pitt MeadowsKatzie Seniors Network, will run once a month until June and cover topics relating to learning effective strategies and techniques when dealing

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Take knotwood invasion seriously by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

While Maple Ridge parks director David Boag told council last week that heâ€™s never seen evidence of Japanese knotweed boring through concrete, it does happen, says the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver. Jennifer Grenz, projects manager with the council, said the plant can go through concrete, and does. â€œThere are billions of pounds put into [fighting] this plant in the U.K.,â€? said Grenz who e-mailed several articles and photos showing the potential impact of the plant. Included was one story from the BBC from Oct. 27, 2011 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/ news/uk-england-beds-bucksherts-15461880), showing knotweed growing inside

a house that had sustained $250,000 damage and that three metres of soil had to be removed from beneath the building. The photos showed shoots of the plant punching through asphalt and climbing out of concrete block retaining wall. Boag told council last week that if the plants are too close to a house, they could ruin the foundations. But he said knotweed is one of many invasive plants the district has to deal with, noting that giant hogweed, which can cause serious burns or blindness, is another. Boag also told council that a committee is developing a noxious weeds strategy and that heâ€™s been in touch with other cities and the Invasive Plant Council to discuss solutions and costs. Grenz, though, wanted to ensure the public understood

the potential impact in Maple Ridge and not to take it lightly and planned on contacting the district again. The only way to kill Japanese knotweed is by direct injection of the herbicide glyphosate into the stems, a treatment which may require more than one application before the plant is killed. Cutting the plant only spreads it more while itâ€™s impossible to dig out because the roots run so deep. Grenz said the invasive species council reaffirms the potential of knotweed to break through concrete and pointed out the council takes direction from the provincial government. â€œIn regions where it exists, the provincial government has prioritized the treatment of this particular plant over most others because of its threats to infrastructure, pub-

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Record numbers for Terry Fox run and a half years ago. A 35-year veteran of the Jeff Curpen fills out a dedication RCMP, he retired from form at Hammond Stadium. service last month, after The annual Terry Fox receiving the Queen’s Run in Maple Ridge on Diamond Jubilee Medal Sunday raised a record in July in honour of his amount for cancer re- contributions to the search, thanks in part to community. the family and friends of Elder, 59, helped out a beloved volunteer. with more than 20 Terry More than 800 people Fox Runs, and many who participated in the local came out Sunday were run, held at the Ham- there to help find a cure mond Community the disease that took his Centre, close to double life, as well as that of his the amount anticipated. sister Gail, two years ago. That’s the biggest turnout School board trustee Photos by Colleen Flanagan/The news organizer Betty Levens Kathy Marshall was a has seen in her 12 years good friend of Elder’s, (Above) Terry Fox Run participants run along 203rd Street on Sunday; (right) Barb Perrin and her grandchildren Mikayla, Haley, Menektos and volunteering with the lo- and has adopted his Devyn Nikodym cheer on mom; (below, left) Joanne Olson, diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January, addresses the crowd before the run. cal event. What’s more, Yorkshire terrier cross, the local run raised more Leo, whom she brought Teachers there are offering to dress up like super than $34,000 for cancer to the run. heroes, kiss a farm animal, let students do their research, close to $9,000 Marshall said the hope Those who didn’t participate in sunday’s run can still makeup, have students throw eggs at them, and more than the previous was to raise $5,000 in Elsupport the Terry Fox Foundation’s efforts to find a even sing karaoke at a school assembly. record. der’s name for the Terry cure for cancer. elementary and secondary schools should the students manage to raise $15,000, “The turnout was just Fox Run. In the end, across the district will participate in the Terry Fox teacher Alison wakeling has even promised to shave incredible this year,” said “Team Elder” raised douFoundation’s school Run Day on Thursday, sept. 27. her head in front of the Levens. ble that, with more than students at Pitt Meadows elementary school are She attributes much of $10,000. “The kids are having a great time with it,” said princihoping to raise more than $15,000 to support cancer pal nicole neggers, who will get “slimed” should the the increased turnout not “It was overwhelming only to sunny skies, but to see so many people search, more than double what they raised last year. students reach $14,000 raised. to the friends and family come out for Fred and for Teacher Jason severud said the staff at the school To donate to the Pitt Meadows elementary visit the of former RCMP officer Terry Fox,” said Marshall. have devised some incentives to help motivate the school’s website at schools.sd42.ca/pme and local volunteer Fred “He would have been so students in their fundraising efforts. • For more information about the Terry Fox FoundaElder, who died Aug. 25 proud EXPERIEnCE this community, Two CAPTIvATInG InFInITI vEhICLES wITh ThESE“we ShoRT-TERm LEASE oFFERS. are going to do something funny or ridiculous tion’s school Run Day on Thursday, sept. 27, visit of bile-duct cancer after that’s what he vEhICLES wITh ThESE ShoRT-TERm LEASE oFFERS. EXPERIEnCE Twobecause CAPTIvATInG InFInITI for every $1,000 raised,” he said. www.terryfox.org/SchoolRun. being diagnosed three was all about. ” For a limited time, enjoy the luxury of an Infiniti vehicle without long-term commitment. For a limited time, enjoy the luxury of an Infiniti vehicle without long-term commitment. Experience the performance and artistry of the G37 Sport Sedan or the indulgence of the Experience the performance and Crossover artistry of with the G37 Sport Sedan or 0the indulgence of the † % APR EX Luxury a 24-month lease at . The choice is yours, but decide quickly. % APR†. The choice is yours, but decide quickly. EX Luxury Crossover with a 24-month lease at 0 These short-term leases are only available on a short-term basis. EXPERIENCE TWO CAPTIVATING INFINITI VEHICLES WITH THESE SHORT-TERM LEASE OFFERS. These short-term leases are only available on a short-term basis. visit infiniti.ca or your local Infiniti retailer for more details. For a limited time, enjoy the luxury of an Infiniti vehicle without long-term commitments. visit infiniti.ca or your local Infiniti retailer for more details. Experience the performance and artistry of the G37 Sport Sedan or the indulgence of the EX Luxury Crossover with a 24-month lease at 0% APR. The choice is yours, but decide quickly. These short-term leases are only available on a short-term basis. by Ro b er t M a n g e ls d or f staff reporter

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his past summer the Maple Ridge Museum has had various dolls and doll accessories on display from its collection. The exhibit has been met with great success and will extend throughout the end of the year. Not only has the museum received positive feedback from the community, it has garnered numerous accessions of dolls, books, and toy furniture. These new accessions will be incorporated into the display. They include a doll house diorama from the 1940s, Happy Family dolls from the 1970s, a 1960s Barbie with removable wig, a black Pedigree doll from the 1940s and recycled doll furniture. The addition of doll houses, along with toy furniture has helped to significantly round out

the collection. Miniature toys have often been associated with children, but collecting and crafting these pieces has also been a hobby for many adults. The history of miniature homes dates back to the Egyptian tombs, nearly 5,000 years ago. Made from wood, those models would have certainly been made for religious purposes. European doll houses, closer to what the modern doll house looks like, date back to the 16th Century. Depicting idealized interiors, with extremely detailed accessories, these cabinets were not made to be a child’s toy. They were made solely for adults, and essentially offlimits to children. They were hand-crafted and uniquely constructed to fit the individual who had it commissioned. Germany was the main producer of these miniature homes, until

the Industrial Revolution, when doll houses began to be produced on a mass scale, and the market for handcrafted doll houses shrank. With construction more on a mass-produced scale, the houses became less of a craft hobby among adults, and shifted into toys for children. There was still a market for collectors, yet miniatures were no longer off limits to children. From a child’s pointof-view, dolls, and doll houses, especially, were a way for them to interact and explore the adult world, but having the ability to rearrange and make it their own, without any of the consequences. Manufactured and even homemade doll houses went to great lengths to make the homes be as realistic as possible for children. Houses either had an open back, or front, or a hinged roof. Many of the homemade ones were constructed simi-

lar to open dioramas. Take the doll house the museum recently received, as depicted in the photo. Made in the 1940s, and belonging to Tineke Rijzinga of Webster’s Corners, everything in it down to the water cooler and tins of coco and tea in the kitchen cupboards are exact replicas of what one would find in any home of that era. Within this donation the museum also received a set of miniature porcelain plates and cups, to be used with larger dolls set to have a tea party. Drop by the museum this fall to see the extended exhibit. • Winter hours are now in effect: Wednesday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. For more details, or if you have a doll or accessory you would like to donate, please call 604-463-5311. Allison White is the curator of the Maple Ridge Museum.

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FALL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS FoodSafe Level 1 Sat., Sept. 22, 8:00 am-4:30 pm $76/1 session $15 text fee FoodSafe Advanced Level 2 – New! Thur. Oct. 18 5:00-9:00 pm & Sat. Oct 20, 8:00 am-4:30 pm $169/1 session $25 text fee

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GENERAL INTEREST & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT How to Get Better Grades in School – With Terry Small Study smarter, not harder! Mon: Oct 15 7:00-8:30 pm $45/family 1 session Computer Keyboarding for Absolute Beginners Use your keyboard more effectively Sat: Sept 22-29 10:00 am-noon $59/2 sessions Computers for Absolute Beginners An introduction to the basic applications on your computer Sat: Oct 13-Nov 3 10:00 am-noon $109/4 sessions

Wednesday, Sept. 19 • If you are new to glutenfree or want to meet up with a group of people and talk about gluten-free news, recipes and food in the area, come and join this gluten free support group. Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at 22336 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge. For more information, call 604897-9525. • Kindergarten immunization booster fair, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road from 1 to 6 p.m. For more information, email laura.tucker@fraserhealth. HR_CAN_NewsAd.pdf ca, or call 604 476-7081

Finding Your Family Tree: An Introduction to Genealogy Rob Whitlock, Prof. Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies Thurs: Sept 27-Oct 18 7:00-9:00 pm $109/4 sessions How to Write & Publish Your Own Book In 40 Days With Bob Burnham Tues: Nov 6 6:30-9:30 pm $49/1 session

LANGUAGES Spanish Beginners Mon: Sept 24-Dec 10 6:30-8:00 pm $159/10 sessions Spanish for Travelers Mon: Sept 24-Dec 10 8:00-9:30 pm $159/10 sessions

French for Parents – Beginner 1 A partnership between Ridge Meadows College and Collège Educacentre. Wed: Oct 3 – Dec 5 6:30 – 8:30 pm $179.00/ 10 sessions - includes workbook.

RECREATION Zumba© Tues: Sept 11-Oct 16 7:00-8:00 pm – With Shannon & Sandi Thurs: Sept 13-Oct 18 7:00-8:00 pm – With Kathy White $10/drop-in

• Maple Ridge Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Fraserview Community Center. Speaker for the month is Bruce Hutchison, who with his wife, is the owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Langley, will pass on a lot of valuable information on how to treat our feathered friends who come to visit our gardens. Guest fee is $2 drop-in. All welcome, for information 604-467-2956. • Kanaka Creek Coffee hosts an open mic/stage event featuring the talents of soulful singer/artist David Logan from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at No. 101 24155 102nd Ave., Maple Ridge. For more information, call 604463-6727. Thursday, Sept. 20 • Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie, Seniors Network presents It’s Time to Talk with Aging Family, the first in a series of eight presentations in the Aging Gracefully Speaker Series at the Maple Ridge Public Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will gain effective strategies and techniques, and create personal 1 12-08-30 12:56 PM communication plans with

Pilates – With Kathy White Mon: Sept 17-Dec 3 9:30-10:30 am CANCELLED Wed: Sept 19-Nov 21 6:30-7:30 pm $10/drop-in

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Digital Photography: Introduction to Your Digital Camera Learn to use your point & shoot digital camera Mon: Sept 24-Oct 22 7:00-9:00 pm $99/4 sessions

Saturday, Sept. 22 • Ridge Meadows Speed Skating Club is offering two free tryouts at Planet Ice. Registration at 9 a.m. Come meet our Olympian coaches. Contact Mary for more details 604-467-0051 or go to www. ridgemeadowsracers.org Sunday, Sept. 23 • Help replant native plant species at Kanaka Creek Regional Park in Maple Ridge from 9:45 to 1 p.m. Event is rain or shine, no experience necessary, tools, gloves and refreshments provided. To sign up and for more info please visit the Lower Mainland Green Team website (bit.ly/Pazy0O).

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The Rapier – With The Ring of Steel: Braun McAsh Sat: Oct 25-Dec 8 1:00-4:00 pm $199/6 sessions

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aging family in mind. Knowing what’s ahead can help reduce the practical and financial impact of aging family care on career and workplace and relationships with your spouse and other family members. Guest speaker Mariam Larson, certified gerontologist. Free event. Refreshments provided. Please register at 604-786-7404 or e-mail htreleaven@shaw.ca.

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Public Speaking Boot Camp – with Maria Gallo Sat: Sept 22-29 9:30 am-12:00 pm $79/2 sessions Speak! To Grow Your Business – with Maria Gallo Sat: Nov 17 9:30 am-12:00 pm $49/1 session Improvisation Skills – with Maria Gallo Sat: Oct 27-Nov 3 10:00 am-12:00 pm $79/2 sessions Assertiveness With William N. Duncan Thurs: Sept 20-Oct 11 6:30-9:30 pm $149/4 sessions Peak Performance & Self Esteem With William N. Duncan Wed: Oct 3-24 6:30-9:30 pm $149/4sessions

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“Goodbye Marilou’, a painting by Vladimir Kolosov.

Paintings that make you think Artist Vladimir Kolosov’s latest work is featured in a show at the Maple Ridge library by Monisha M ar ti n s staff reporter

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Vladimir Kolosov is a member of the South Delta Artists’ Guild and Maple Ridge-based Garibaldi Arts Club. His work is on display at the Maple Ridge art gallery.

vents that made the headlines in turn grabbed Vladimir Kolosov’s attention. Instead of brooding over the evil of mankind or lamenting a loss of life, he found solace through a paint brush. “All of my paintings are spontaneous,” Kolosov says as he tries to explain what inspired the work in his latest show, titled Exceptions. The massacre on the island of Utoya in Norway sparked a painting that delved into madness. An earthquake near Bologna, Italy, made Kolosov contemplate the richness of being “Alive.” “Exceptions is a show that is most representative of my artistic activity,” says Kolosov, who moved with his family to Maple Ridge from Moscow in 2006. “There is the good and the bad, there is mathematics, global developments, music and religion.” Although they appear surrealistic, almost Dali-esque, Kolosov’s paintings chronicle situations that are very real. Even the ordinary inspires him. “If you try to find connections between objects and people, people and events, you will immediately discover very interesting things that could be more interesting than the object

or event itself,” says Kolosov, a member of the South Delta Artists Guild and Garibaldi Arts Club. His work has also been featured in juried exhibitions in Delta and Maple Ridge. Born in the former U.S.S.R., Kolosov studied painting, sculpture and music at Moscow’s Fine Arts Youth School, a program that ran parallel to a regular primary and secondary education.

“All of my paintings are spontaneous.” Vladimir Kolosov, artist

It was a time when only one movement was official approved and supported – socialist realism with a mission to further of the goals of socialism and communism. It prompted Kolosov to investigate other art movements. He was drawn to surrealists, whose works featured unexpected juxtapositions and dream-like imagery. “I follow this style because I like people to think,” says Kolosov, who counts Turner, Picasso, Serov and many 19th and early 20th century Russian artists among his influences.

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Maple Ridge Art Gallery: Love Decay Repair: Fibre Art and Surface Design by Michelle Sirois-Silver September 8 - October 13 Free artist presentation September 29 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Lionel Bart’s Oliver! September 19 - 23 A show by SPECC-tacular Productions that will have you wanting more! GEMS Movie Series: The Artist September 24 7:30 p.m. Silent movie star George Valentin fades into oblivion, but ﬁnds sparks with Peppy Miller, a dancer lighting up the talkies.

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Abra, ABRA Cadabra will reach out and grab ya Abba tribute plays the ACT Sept. 27 Relive the music and magic of the legendary super group Abba in a tribute featuring all the songs that made the quartet a household name. Rather than impersonate the original Abba, this high-energy, captivating show prefers to recreate and celebrate their timelessly uplifting music in a fresh, respectful and classy way. From Vancouver, Canada, ABRA Cadabra has

been touring the world for the past decade. The band features Jeanette O’Keeffe as Anna Frida, Ryan Langevin as Benny, Alyssa Nielsen as Agnetha and Jonas Falle as Bjorn. As fans of the music themselves, they prefers to not impersonate the original members of Abba, but instead recreate the amazing music and legacy of the Swedish super group with powerful vocals, musicians, dancers, costumes, and lots of stories and information about the real Abba.

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SECRETS with Shawn Farquhar Saturday, September 29 4:00 p.m. An amazing performance of illusion and gut-busting humour from two-time World Champion of Magic.

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Genting Highlands Casino, an opening spot for Kool & The Gang at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, The Pacific National Exhibition, The Harmony Arts Festival, The Auditorio Luiz Elisondo and Woodstock Plaza in Mexico.

Showtime Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents ABRA Cadabra, Thursday, Sept. 27 at ACT in Maple Ridge. Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets, call the box office at 604-476-2787.

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Canada Culture Day and The ACT’s 10th Anniversary Season Launch September 29 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Celebrate our amazing volunteers, instructors and building with free family activities, displays and cake!

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Bonny Darby weaves the historical search for Slumach’s Gold into White Rose Caper

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In the legend of Slumach’s infamous gold, it’s written that Slumach was an elderly Katzie First Nation man who lived where the Pitt River flows out of Pitt Lake. Tried and hung for the shooting of a man in New Westminster in 1891, the whereab outs of his widely Darby sought wealth – said to be hidden somewhere near Pitt Lake – seemed destined to remain a mystery forever. With her talent for creating characters to truly care about, and her intuitive ability to summon excitement and passion in her readers, Bonny Darby weaves the historical search for Slumach’s gold into her novel. A tale of adventure, mystery, romance, and a hunt for true buried treasure, White Rose Caper provides the unmistakable elements of an engrossing escape. Join Maggie Garrison, owner of flower shop in B. C., as she seeks to recover the key for an antique desk left to her by her grandmother. With her life threatened, she must uncover the secret of what the desk contains and in doing so, is pulled further into a mysterious hunt. Along the way, she finds herself becoming more entwined in

partnership with Jake McAllister, a handsome lawyer with a burning passion for her. Maggie’s friends and family reveal long-kept secrets, as she discovers an inheritance beyond anything she could have imagined. Fastpaced chases, blackmailing villains, family secrets, and a simmering romance propel Maggie into a covert and exciting life that is farremoved from her quiet days in the flower shop.

Book signing Bonny Darby will be signing copies of White Rose Caper on Saturday, Sept. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at Reflection Books in Coquitlam , 1111 Austin Avenue. You can purchase copies at the book signing or online at www. friesenpress.com. The book is also vailable through Amazon, Chapters.

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Although he studied art, Kolosov abandoned his dreams for a life steeped in creative pursuit for a more practical one as a mathematician. When Perestroika began dismantling the Marxist-Leninist-Stalinist state, Kolosov seized the opportunity to study business. He currently works as a consultant and is self-employed. “Thinking in itself is a positive pro-

cess. Not thinking is negative. I use my mathematical knowledge everyday because you can see the links between different things,” says Kolosov. “I hope by doing my paintings and showing them, I do something positive because I push them to think.” • Exceptions, a show featuring the paintings of Vladimir Kolosov, is at the Maple Ridge library, Unit 130 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road until Sept. 30.

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Meadow Ridge Rotary Club DUCK RACE A SUCCESS

t is already more than a month ago both local Rotary clubs organized the second annual Duck Race. For those who were there, they will tell you it was a fun and real community affair and for those who did not attend, you missed out on an exciting event. Not to worry, we will give you another chance next year to win fabulous prizes thanks to the generosity of our many sponsors including Maple Ridge Chrysler, Hagen’s Travel, Mark’s Workwear, Fuller Watson, The NEWS plus many more. In case you have forgotten, the Duck Race is meant to raise money to provide financial support for youth organizations such as minor hockey, minor baseball, ball hockey, track & field, swim teams, PACs, Scout Troups, etc. in addition to Rotary youth projects in the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The way the Duck Race works: People “adopt” a duck for $10, receive a ticket with a number

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very year the Meadow Ridge Rotary Club organizes a fun evening to honour one or more Hometown Heroes, outstanding young athletes, who will serve as role models for their peers in in each and every school of district 42. This year our local Olympian medallist Karina LeBlanc will be in attendance to show us her medal. She was a star athlete early on and one of our early Hometown Heroes. She did not stop there, honed her talents, trained hard and is a two time Olympian and now a medallist as well. She will bring her sparkling personality as well as her surprisingly heavy medal. There will be representatives from major sports organizations such as BC Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Giants.

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The Pitt Meadows Marauders senior boys’ football team dug itself a hole it couldn’t get out of Saturday, falling 29-22 to the Seaquam Seahawks on the road in exhibition action. The Marauders let the Seahawks dominate the first half of the game, as the home team took a 29-0 lead into the second half. Head coach Matt Todd said his squad came out flat, and made uncharacteristic mistakes. “Players were missing assignments and forgetting their responsibilities,” he said. “They weren’t giving us anything we hadn’t seen before, the kids just weren’t ready to play.” However, a very different Marauders team took the field in the second half. A sack by Colton Davies for a 12-yard loss, and a key block by Tanner Hartley helped swing momentum in the Marauders’ favour in the third quarter. “By half time the kids figured out what they had to do,” said Todd. Despite three touchdowns in the second half, the Marauders were unable to find a fourth to draw even, losing by seven points. “I think the guys learned a lot from this game,” said Todd. “That will help us later in the season.” Quarterback and strong safety Joe Schuster got things done on both side of the ball. Schuster picked up 116 yards passing, including one touchdown, and 46 yards rushing, while notching five tackles and an interception on defence. “He’s a versatile player,” said Todd. “He can use his arms as well as his legs.” Hartley led the offence with 102 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Anthony Gagnon made four receptions for 50 yards, including one touchdown. Callum Williamson had the biggest play of the day, with a 50yard reception. On defence, Matt Chichka had eight tackles, while Ben Zabierek had six. Hartley had four tackles and a sack.

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Matt Cameron of the Pitt Meadows Marauders races past a Seaquam defender Saturday in Surrey.

The future looks bright for the fledgling football program at Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary School, as the Titans prepare for the 2012 season with strong numbers, and a wealth of experience. At the helm this season is head coach Mark Ogloff, taking over from teacher-coach Tom Levesque, who accepted an administration position at Pitt Meadows secondary. Ogloff, a parent volunteer, is also the president of the Meadow Ridge Knights community football club, and comes to the program with more than 40 years of football experience, and he likes what he sees. “They’re a good bunch of kids and they work really well together,” Ogloff said. “This is the most disciplined group we’ve ever had.” Many on the team were Grade 8s on the inaugural Titans junior varsity squad in 2010, and bring with them three years of high school football experience. See Titans, p29

Junior B Flames fall to Mission City Outlaws in home opener by Ro b er t M a n g e ls d or f staff reporter

The Ridge Meadows Flames blew a threegoal lead to fall 4-3 to the Mission City Outlaws Friday night in their home opener at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge. The Flames took an early lead thanks to a goal from captain Alex Smith 6:44 into the first period. Marco Ballarin added a power play goal midway through the period, while Adam Bartsch potted a short-handed goal late in the period to give the Flames a 3-0 lead. However, the lead was short-lived, as the Outlaws rallied with four goals in the second period. “I think we got ahead of ourselves,” said

Flames head coach Jamie Fiset. “Mission is a much better team then last year, and we let our guard down.” Adam Callegari scored at 10:51 in the second to put the Outlaws on the board with a shorthanded goal. Little more than a minute later Cameron Bertsch had his first of the season to bring the Outlaws within one goal. Despite that wakeup call, the Flames continued to afford Mission scoring opportunities late in the second period. Mission scored two more goals before the end of the period to take a 4-3 lead. “We were just going through the motions for those 10 minutes,” said Fiset. “For 50 out of 60 minutes, we were the better team Friday night, but that’s not good enough.” Flames goalie Jeff Smith saw only 13 shots in

the second period, but Fiset said he the rookie couldn’t be blamed for the team’s misfortunes in the middle frame. “He had a good debut, I thought,” he said. “It’s a shame we hung him out to dry defensively in the second [period].” The Flames regrouped in the second intermission, and pressed hard for the equalizer, firing 21 shots on Mission goalie William Latimer, more than in the first two periods combined. However, the Flames were unable to find the back of the net “In the end, we got beat by a very good performance in goal,” said Fiset. With the loss, the Flames fall to 0-2 this season. The Flames next face the Grandview Steelers at home this Friday, a team that beat them 5-1 in preseason play. In that loss, much like

Friday’s, Fiset said his team took their foot off the gas. “It was 1-1 halfway through the game and we let up,” he said. You can’t do that if you want to win games.” Smith had 30 saves on 34 shots, while the Flames had 38 shots on the opposing net. Rookie forward Michael Nolan was named the game’s second star after setting up the Flames first goal of the game. “He played outstanding,” said Fiset. “He was an offensive threat every time he was on the ice.” • The Ridge Meadows Flames host the Grandview Steelers this Friday (Sept. 21) at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

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The Meadow Ridge Knights peewee football squads both registered shutout wins last weekend, with the Gold Knights beating the Mission Niners 36-0, while the Blue Knights beat the North Langley Bears 14-0. Dryden Pollon led the offence for the peewee Gold Knights with two long touchdown runs, as well as three kicked converts. Cody Stewart and Harrison Longhi controlled the Mission NIner defence and opened large holes for the Knights’ running game. On defence, Jevon Anutooshkin, Ciaran Davies and Sean Combs allowed Mission only a few first downs. The Gold Knights defence has not allowed a touchdown in the three regular season games they have played so far. The peewee Gold Knights are back home at Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary School this Saturday at 4:15 p.m. against the Abbotsford Falcons. Mason Robinson, Joseph Murphy, Chase Wise, and Liam Mountford controlled the line of scrimmage, allowing big runs for touchdowns by quarterback Tyler Spencer and running back Liam

Cumarasamy in the peewee Blue Knights’ 14-0 win over North Langley. Defensively, the Knights contained the Bears running game outside in with cornerbacks Kurtis Brown and James Ross, halfbacks Riley Celino and Jackson Smith, and defensive ends Sebastian Berg and James Grimason all making key tackles of the day. While the peewee squads found success on the field Saturday, the other Knights team did not fare as well. The junior bantam team lost 40-0 to the North Langley Bears. On special teams, kicker Jake Loftus was able to pin the Bears deep with long kicks towards the side lines. Mark Podschadly took over as quarterback for the second half, leading a drive all the way down to the Bears’ 20-yard-line. Sean Roy, Jack Dillen, and Callum Harris also had strong efforts. The atom Knights travelled to North Langley to take on the Bears’ atom squad, losing 24-12.

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of the Titans running plays. The team’s offensive line is anchored by centre Jake Maddigan, and flanked by guards Brandon Ramsey and Nikola Damjanovic, and offensive tackles Nate Taylor and Connor Priest. T h e team’s defense is led by defensive captain Scott Murdoch at linebacker, who despite his five-footsix, 130-pound build, packs a wallop. “In all my years, I’ve never seen a kid his size hit like that,” said Ogloff. “He’s 160 pounds, but he hits like he’s 230.” Murdoch is already on

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604.465.9822 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

$30,000-$400,000yr.

P/T or F/T

Magazine Publishing Business For Fun Energetic Entrepreneurs! Exclusive Protected License. We Teach You & Provide Content!

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

Toll Free 1-855-406-1253

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Full/Part Time spaces Available 0 - 4 years. Mon.- Fri. 7am-5pm. Subsidy Welcome! Lots of Activities, Creative Play, Stories, Music & Crafts. Healthy Snacks & Beverages provided. Immaculate home & yard! New updated decor. â€˘ Exc. Refâ€™s â€˘ 20 yrs. experience â€˘ Current 1st Aid â€˘ Criminal Record Check â€˘ Food Safe. Discounts for full-time spaces. Same rates for infants & Toddlers

604-463-4599 PENNY Lane Adventure Preschool, before/afterschool care! Now accepting applicantâ€™s for the 20122013 school year. RM Hospital area. We offer early hours 6:00am-6:00pm. Judy 604-3280 3 7 0 pennylane.adventure@gmail.com

PRE-SCHOOLS

Little Explorers Preschool

12145 Laity St. in St. Paulâ€™s Lutheran Church Our experienced staff offer a developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the Early Learning Framework. Ages 2-1/2 to 5 years WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY CARE & A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT

604-722-2410

Little Explorers Preschool â€œWhere Children Develop a Lifelong Love of Learningâ€?

Jan., 2013

EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Other Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com

FREE VENDING MACHINES. Appointing Prime References Now. Earn up to $100,000.00 + Per Year. Exclusive Protected Territories. For Full Details CALL NOW. 1-866-6686629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

NEED A Business loan? Now you can get up to $5million business or start up loan with an interest rate starting at 2.5%. Bankruptcy or bad credit welcome. Apply with us now at 1-866-253-7914.

Reach most sportsmen & women in BC advertise in the 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulation Synopsis! The largest outdoor magazine in BC, 450,000 copies plus two year edition! This is the most effective way to advertise your business in BC. Please call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335. or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

RENOVATED HOTEL in Holland, Manitoba, 134 seat bar w/patio, 30 seat restaurant, four rooms and living quarters. Turn key operation w/equipment, $259,900.00 OBO. Contact 1-204-799-4152.

SERIOUS RETIREMENT Impact. Flex hours. FREE training online. www.project4wellness.com

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Technical Sales and Design Associate BC Greenhouse Builders, founded in 1951, is the leading manufacturer of hobby residential, estate and institutional greenhouses. We are seeking a Technical Sales and Design Associate that will experience a supportive work environment that's both competitive and rewarding.

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D&J Isley and Sons Contracting Ltd. in Grande Prairie, AB. is looking for BUNCHER, SKIDDER, FORWARDER and PROCESSOR Operators If you are looking for full time work, please submit your resume to hr@isley.ca or fax 780532-1250

LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 w w w . c a n s c r i b e . c o m admissions@canscribe.com

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Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. Positions Available Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey. IEM has an attractive remuneration package including an employee ownership program.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

BUS DRIVERS

Wanted w/Class 2 & Class 4 Competitive wages & training. Start immediately. We require drivers for permanent P/T routes & charters. Please send resume & driverâ€™s abstract to: Thirdwave Bus Services Fax: 604-247-1222 Email: carlw@thirdwavebus.com

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Machinist The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience using manual machines. Experience assembling bearings and doing drive alignments will be an asset.

Labourer The successful candidate will have a valid forklift certificate, and material handling experience in a steel fabrication shop. Millwright type experience will be an asset. To apply submit resume by Email to jwurz@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905

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

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Macâ€™s Convenience Store Inc. is hiring Cashiers ($10.25/hr) and, Retail Store Supervisor ($14.45/hr). All 37.50 hours/wk. Mail CV: 20318 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3E1 or mapleridgemacs@yahoo.ca

The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows 40000045 - 106 Ave, 107 Ave, 238 St, 238A St, 239 St, 240 St, McLure Ave, Zeron Ave 40100109 - 113Ave, 230 St, Gillis Pl, Harrison St, Lougheed Hwy, Olund Cres, Telosky Ave 40210211 - 125B Ave, 127 Ave, 127 Pl, 228 St. 40210212 - 128 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 229 St, 230 St, Barnsdale St 40210215 - Kendrick Loop, Abernathy Way, Zion Crt 40310305 - Anderson Pl, Fir St, Laity St, Pine St, River Rd 40320355 - 214 St, Carlton St, Exeter Ave, Holly St, Spring Ave 40330329 - Eltham St, Lorne Ave, Melville St, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St 40330336 - 119A Ave, Bruce Ave, Bruce Pl, Dunn Ave, Sentinel St, West St 40400432 - 138A Ave, 139 Ave, 139A Ave, 2229 Lane, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, Docksteader Loop 40400443 - 230A St, 232 St, Gilbert Dr 41011011 & 41011018 - 114B Ave, 115A Ave, 116B Ave, 116A Ave, 196A St, 196B St, 197A St, 197A St, 198 St, Bonson Rd 41011033 - Callaghan Cl, Carter Cl, Hoffman Way, Sutton Ave, Thorburn Way

If you live on or near one of these routes and you are interested in delivering papers please call circulation @ 604-476-2740 and quote the Route number. brian@mapleridgenews.com

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

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HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDED

WANTED PHDâ€™s (Professional Hair Designer) Alchemist Hair is seeking ONE Career-minded individual who holds honesty, integrity, and excellence as top priority. You are a Team Player and a great communicator with outstanding technical and people skills. Education is a must for you and continual growth is your standard. Does this describe you? Because this describes US! If so, your Ideal Career is an e-mail away. We are a boutique style Aveda Concept Salon. Drop off or email your resume to alchemistresume@shaw.ca. www.AlchemistHair.com Danielle 604-466-9896

CASHIERS & STORE SUPERVISORS

Steel Fabricator The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a steel fabricator.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR LTD. currently has full-time positions available: H/D Truck & Transport Mechanic & Parts Counter Person. Contact Herb 780-849-3768; (cell) 780-849-0416. Fax 780-8494453. Email: herb@hheltd.com.

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LOCAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE company looking for day rate and hourly Vacuum Truck Operator. Must have current oilfield tickets and up-to-date drivers abstract. Benefit package. Fax 403845-3903.

Customer Service Rep/Estimator Van Press Printers div. of Black Press has an opening in our Burnaby office for a detail & customer-oriented Customer Service Rep./Estimator to support our Sales Rep. The CSR will be the main contact in addressing and solving customer needs. Key Responsibilities: â€˘ Coordinate with customer, production and outside vendors â€˘ Ability to analyze information and perform costeffective, production efficient quotes and work closely with our sales rep to advise and provide solutions to customer requirements â€˘ Confer with production staff to develop resolutions to production challenges â€˘ Communicate with new and current customers to help generate sales â€˘ Ensure customer deliveries are met â€˘ Handle client calls regarding quality, new items and delivery status Requirements: â€˘ Min. 4 years customer service experience in web printing â€˘ Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) with attention to detail â€˘ Exceptional organization and prioritizing skills â€˘ Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to develop a strong bond with a variety of internal & external customers â€˘ Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently and under strict deadlines â€˘ Positive attitude, self-motivated and energy to maintain enthusiasm This is a part-time, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday to Thursday position but will require some flexibility to work extended hours when necessary. This position offers a competitive compensation and attractive benefits package. If you describe yourself as a team player, enthusiastic, possess a high level of integrity and the willingness to make a significant contribution, we invite you to apply for this opportunity by emailing your resume to:

NOW HIRING!!! F/T FORKLIFT OPERATOR NEEDED Min. 32hrs/wk. Must have a valid ticket. Send resume to: supervisor1@surreyleader.com

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Health Care Assistants

Needed in Maple Ridge Get on the fast track to a new career in 38 Weeks Maple Ridge- Thereâ€™s a desperate need for Health Care Assistants in Maple Ridge. In fact, B.C.â€™s healthcare sector has grown by 28% since 1997 and employers are struggling to fill vacancies. Much of the demand is due to increases in the senior population. Health Care Assistants provide personal care, companionship and other important medical support services. Be in Demand as a Certified Health Care Assistant Discovery College in Maple Ridge offers a accelerated 38 week program in Health Care Assisting. Even with focused, short-term training we can barely keep up with employer demand. Almost 100% of the latest Discovery graduating class found jobs upon completion.

Call or go online for more information

paulbrzeski@vanpressprinters.com Your Career Starts Here

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

10 Customer Service positions available! Up to $20.00/hr paid weekly Must work well with others!!! Call Erica 604 777 2195

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HELP WANTED

P/T INSIDE WORKERS required for COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY in Port Coquitlam. 10am-2pm Mon-Fri. $11/hr. Apply in person at: #205, 1515 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Energetic labourer for Chainlink Fence Installation. $15. /hr to start Call Russ @ 778-892-5236

Team member needed for small cleaning company. Tues to Fri, early morning to early afternoon.

Apply to PO Box 4678 c/o The NEWS 22328 -119th Ave. Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2Z3 THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘ Grapple Yarder Operators â€˘ Hooktenders â€˘ Chasers â€˘ 2nd Loader/Buckers â€˘ Hydraulic Log Loader/Hoe Forward Operators â€˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers (Pacific) â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics. Full time with union rates and benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca. THE SUNDRE ROUND-UP, a 2,000 circulation weekly, requires an experienced editor. Sundre is 110 km northwest of Calgary. Full benefit package. Apply: Lea Smaldon, 5013 - 51 St., Olds, AB, T4H 1P6. 403-556-7510; lsmaldon@olds.greatwest.ca.

CLASSIFIEDS AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO BUILD BUSINESS.

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Community Support Workers and Home Sharing Opportunities Community Support Worker Required for supporting adults with developmental disabilities in a staffed residential setting. Union rates and benefits. Must be available weekends and overnights. Home sharing opportunities available. See our website for more information. Younghusband Resources Ltd. Fax - 604-466-1207 Email - info@younghusband.ca www.younghusband resources.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOMATED TANK MANUFACTURING INC. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journey Person Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journey Person $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (office)780-846-2231; (fax)780846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca; production@autotanks.ca. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

COUNTER PERSON (some baking reqâ€™d) Permanent Part-Time position.

Must be friendly & outgoing. Apply in person with resume to:

The Lunch Doctor

12139 Harris Rd., Pitt Meadows before 11am or after 1pm.

604-465-5955

SECURITY GUARDS Required - Now. P/T F/T. Must be Licenced, experienced. Week days & nights, weekends all available. Contact by phone Al (604)219.4156 Hughessecurity@hotmail.com BCCLASSIFIED.COM Auto Class 800â€™s: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. Youâ€™ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle youâ€™re seeking.

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Certified Utility Arborists and 2nd yr Apprentice Utility Arborists wanted immediately for clearing in and around energized lines in lower mainland & interior regions. Competitive wage & benefit package. Call Matt for details 250-308-6033. DUE TO A STEADY growth in our industry we currently have multiple positions open for Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technicians for our field service division. Mining and large construction equipment experience is an asset. We offer very competitive wages and benefits. Apply: office@dutchmen.ca.

Due to continued growth, FLSmidth Knelson, in Langley, is looking for talented trades people to add to our production team on a full-time basis for day, afternoon and weekend shifts. Journeyman Fabricator/Welder 3 yrs. fabricating experience in steel manufacturing environment. 3-5 yrs. welding experience. Proficient in stainless and mild steel. Ability to read blueprints. Fabricators â€“ Material Prep 3 yrs. fabricating experience in steel manufacturing environment. Experience in brake press, rolls, punches, saws, and burn table. Ability to read blueprints. Linatex Applicator Good attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. Able to use good independent judgment & follow specific instructions. All successful candidates must have a personal drive to succeed & work well in a team. Preference will be given to journeymen and ticketed applicants, where applies.

Competitive Wages & BeneďŹ t Package w/ RRSP Match Program & ProďŹ t sharing.

Explore this opportunity by submitting your resume to knelsoncareers@ďŹ‚smidth.com Please list the position you are applying for in the subject line.

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PERSONAL SERVICES 188

LEGAL SERVICES

HIRING an Electrician (Temporary) at Surrey Schools! For more info & to apply by Sept. 24, 2012, please visit www.surreyschools.ca & click on Career Opportunities & Support Staff or www.makeafuture.ca/surrey

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY POSITION available Immediately at brand new modern dealership. Lots of work, great pay, benefits, great Northern Saskatchewan community. Apply to Rob Dron at admin@shellbrookchev.ca or call 1-800-667-0511.

CRIMINAL RECORD?

SECHELT WASTE COMPANY seeks Heavy Duty Mechanic to manage shop operations and the maintenance of all equipment. Submit resume to 604-885-4247 or directdisposal@dccnet.com.

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

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GARAGE sale 20519-122B Ave Sat 22 Sun 23 9 to 3 bedroom furniture; kitchen items, childrens toys. Maple Ridge

Are you curious what your land can accommodate? Help with permits & design?

Call Scott 778-896-9572

Multi Family Garage Sale

23039 Foreman Dr (Silver Ridge)

.Jim’s Mowing www.jimsmowing.ca

Sat Sept 22nd 9am ~ 3pm

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH 257

GARAGE SALES

CONTRACTORS

Are you thinking of building a Cottage Home?

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

CONCRETE & PLACING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DRYWALL

JMYK Contracting Local Co

Specializing in steel stud’s, T Bar ceilings, Boarding & Taping All Textured ceilings & Painting Any size job ~ 33 years exp Call Mike (604)463-2296 or 778-996-2296 or Jay 604-722-6197

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax services, payroll for corporations & Individuals. Free Pickup & Delivery 604-764-2575 or 604-998-2265

236 PIANO LESSONS IN YOUR HOME (604)467-8240

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CUSTOMIZED HOUSECLEANING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS * Move-Outs * Staging *Inside Windows & Organizing Xmas Gift Certicates available

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LANDSCAPING

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 TON TRUCKS Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

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

Dean 604-834-3076

Instant Grassifacation!

Interior/Exterior Painting ~ Pressure Washing. 28 yrs. exp. Get the best for less! Call Grover 467-4457 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS JUST SIMPLY BETTER Int./Ext. + Power Washing. 75 years exp. combined 604-467-2532

A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

Green Services Ltd

(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver)

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

604-465-9812 1-800-663-5847

DUTCH TOUCH Home Renovations and New Construction

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ATLAH Gardens Ponds and Decks No time for your yard? Time to change your yard? We can help! Fall clean-ups, pressure washing, retaining walls, ponds and water features, decks and fences, weeding,planting and pruning. 604-4639822 leanorabrett@gmail.com DOUBLE SCREENED TOPSOIL Sand & gravel. Excavating & Drainage. Call Randy for info. Meesh Trucking, 604-728-1768

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

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

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

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Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back Filling, Trucking Reas. Rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

“Where Quality matters more than Quantity” Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates. Call Marv:

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CEDAR & CHAINLINK FENCING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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CASH BACK - $10 for every pound you lose. Lose weight quickly and safely and keep it off, results guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

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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.

CLEANING SERVICES

“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Also grocery shopping, light errands & companionship, to-from appoint Louise Reasonable rates. 604.467.3665

REGISTERED PIANO teacher offering Piano & theory classes. More than 20 years exp (604)459-3603

ELECTRICAL

Call Don @ RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Lic/Bonded. Small Jobs. 604-462-0480 / 604-861-7418

LANDSCAPING

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Taping, Spraying & Patching No job too big or small. Del & Kelly 604-505-3826 or 778-318-0173

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

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

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

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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www.paintspecial.com

ACCURATE PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES 3 Rooms for $299. Powerwashing New const. Interior/Exterior No Job’s too small. Free Estimate

778-834-6234

RUBBISH REMOVAL

www.recycleitcanada.ca Rubbish Removal, Caring for the Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782

DISPOSAL BINS Residential & Commercial Services

Int/Ext Res/Comm New CST W 25 yrs experience W Full insured / WCB

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

PETS

• Portable Toilets • Fencing • Containers • Waste Management • Storage

SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, 3 months old, taken out on leash, 2M 1F (604)826-6311 SMOOTH MINI Dachshunds. Born July 27/12. Family raised. 1st shots, dewormed. $750. 604-855-6176 YELLOW LAB Puppies - exc stock. No papers. $450: 1-(604)820-2687

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

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APPLIANCES

Fridge $195; Stove $175 Washer $175; Dryer $175 Stackers & Dishwasher Warranty, delivery, low prices 604-534-4402 ----------------------------------------APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744

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TREADMILL Horizon, has only been used 40 minutes, has music, $600 obo (604)463-2208

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WANTED pre 1970’s toys. Dinky, Corgi, matchbox, hotwheels, tin trucks. Call 604-889-5414

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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ALTO CONN SAX $595. Tenor Sax $595. 604-859-5925

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PETS

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ABACUS ROOFING Asphalt roofs, Re & Re, Shake conversions *30yrs Exp.

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Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

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BOARDING

HORSE BOARDING avail. in Port Coquitlam, Westside Stables. Full/semi/self board. Sandy (604)941-5434 or 778-388-5434

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PETS

Airedale pups. P/b, CKC reg., microchipped, health guar, (604)7943500. email: lovethem@telus.net BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. black & white, male & fem. Vet chk, 1st shots, $500 ea. Loving homes needed. Call 604-250-4360 BUDGIES to good home, (6), all under 2 years old. call (604)703-1818 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

HOUSES FOR SALE

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P.Meadows Solaris Towers -under 2 yrs! *1bd+den $1100. *2bdrm $1250. *2bd+den $1350. 5 Appls. Near WCE, shops, parks, schls. Ref’s req’d, NS/NP.

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MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm condo with u/g pkng. Avail now. $1000/mo. Gordon Tower @ 222nd/Dewdney. 604-467-4450 or 604-833-4450. MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 1 bdrm apt, $750/mo incl heat, h/w, N/P. Avail now. Call 604-476-6683.

Maple Ridge: 11735-225 St. Quiet 2bdrm $900. Inc heat & h/w. No dogs 604-467-9420, 604-728-0940.

MAPLE RIDGE: Lrg bright 1 bdrm apt, quiet adult oriented bldg, incl heat, h/w, covered prkg. N/S,N/P. Oct. 1. $700/mo. 604-465-8274.

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AUCTIONS

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P/B Choc. lab puppies, 3 F. 1 M.left, born June 27, CKC reg. vet✓ $700. 604-217-6551, 604-825-1730

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OXFORD Heights upper and lower 3 bedroom suites, 1600 sq ft each or whole house. $1100, $1250 0r $2200. On myidealhome.com or 604-942-0856.

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Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $695 & $860 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799

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604-464-3550

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

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

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm duplex, new appls, small yard & garden, cls to shopping. Refs. 604-465-4339

MAPLE RIDGE 2 Bdrm SXS duplex. Newly reno’d, quiet street, priv yard, n/s, n/p. Avail. Oct. 1st. $1100/mo. 604-465-8274.

MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl 2 bdrm, full bath, carport, Xstorage, own w/d, np,ns, Nov 1 $950 (604)808-6874

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HOMES FOR RENT

3 BDRM, 2 bath, Rancher. $1,800. 20180wanstead.com. (604)7858900

MAPLE RIDGE, 1650sf 3bdrm rancher off Dewdney, nr Garibaldi high schl, lge yd, ample prkg, Oct 1 $1425. N/S. 604-941-3259.

MAPLE RIDGE bright new 2 storey, 4 large bdrms, 3.5 bath, quiet area Sept 15 $1900.(604)477-2854

MAPLE RIDGE West, 4 bdrm, 3 storey split rancher, newly reno’d, laminate floors, 6 appl’s, $1900., n/s, n/p, avail Nov 1 (778)689-1933

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OFFICE/RETAIL

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SUITES, LOWER

Pitt Meadows: 1 bdrm g/l ste light, cable, w/i-net. NS/NP n/ldry Sept 1. Clse to WCE $750. 604-465-7620

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

604-463-3000

PORT MOODY, Heritage Mtn, 2 Bdrm, lrg w/view, + office space, 1300 sq.ft., insuite w/d, all appls. $1200. Avail Oct 1. 604-725-4873.

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Pt Coquitlam new home 2 bdrm g/l inste ldry all util covered patio Oct 1 $1000mo N/P 604-552-2772

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COQUITLAM CENTRE 1500sf 2 bdrm 2 bath sep ldry & ent. prkg NS/NP. $1180/mo. 604-771-9628 COQUITLAM lrg. 2 bdrm. grn’d lvl. bsm’t in quiet family home nr. all amens. insuite w/d, cbl. F/P, small yard. NS/NP. Avail Now or Oct 1st. $1100/mo. incl utils. 604-880-7237 MAPLE Ridge - 2 bdm Gr Lvl suite with insuite W/D, Gas Fireplace, Large Deck, Very Private on Gr Belt. Pr Ent, Cable incl with PVR. Lots of Light. N/S, N/P. $950 + 1/3 utils. Available Immed. Refs Needed. Will rent as a 1 bdm for $800 +1/3 utils. 778-866-3008 MAPLE RIDGE, 2 bdrm. 1089 sf. clean, sep. entry, own W/D, $975mo. incls. utils. n/s n/p. cls. to transit/amens Oct. 1 (604)476-9529 MAPLE RIDGE, 2 bdrm. Very clean area. $875/mo. Avail now. N/S N/P. 604-476-2104 or 604-506-9330

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3 BDRM, 2 bath, upper floor, Balcony with Mtn. View. Gas F/P, 5 appls, shared W/D, sat. TV. Approximately 1200 sq ft, $1250 + 2/3 utils. Refs. NS/NP. Available now.

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TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1985 MONTE CARLO All original, 1 owner with just 70,500km, V8, ps,pdb,pw, bucket seats, consul, full instrumentation. landau roof. $4500. 604-467-3908

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1995 BUICK LE SABRE - loaded, 92K, Air Cared, No accident. Like new! $3700obo 778.565.4230

2005 JEEP LIBERTY Rocky Mountain One owner, well maintained Very good condition with P/W, A/C, Sun Roof, Trailer package. Champagne colour. 148kms $8000. 604-467-3908

Price $19,950. obo. Henry 604-309-6012 1992 Class A 34ft WINNEBAGO ELANTE motorhome, 454 Chev motor, only 42,000miles. Low profile, awning, generator, air compressor backup camera, 2 TV’s & many other extras. This is a top of the line motorhome in top shape. Asking $21,000. Call 604-536-2899. 1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, flat screen TV, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Incl. hitch. $7,000. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove 1998 FORD MONTARA Fleetwood 29 ft, 110kms, tow pkge, exc cond, All records.$22,000. (778)896-9572

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Brand new 1 Bedroom, own laundry, brand new appl’s, patio, Private n/s, n/p

2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 175K, fully loaded, Great cond. $5250 obo. Daniel 778-574-5081

Mode-34 SI. Ford chasse, 460CID engine SFI, 4 spd, auto. trans (with over drive) Power steering, power brakes, disk brakes on 4 wheels, tilt st. wheel, a/c, cruise, burner range, oven, double sink & many more extras. A must see! Original owner. Under 70,000 miles.

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1992 VOYAGER V6, white, 1 owner, 82,000K or 51,000M, orig miles no accidents $2500. (604)460-9636 1997 TOYOTA XLE Sienna, beige, good cond. 103K, $7000. Ph: 604726-0693 or 604-942-0477, Steve

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Avail immed $900 incl utils

2000 GMC SIERRA P/U TRUCK - 6L, shortbox, ext. cab. 4 x 4, loaded. $8000: (604)961-4939

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2008 FORD 350, diesel. Black. 3 yr warranty left. $27,000. Call 604589-6032 or 604-807-6022.

Maple Ridge Central: LARGE 1 BDRM, private back yard, patio, sat. TV, shared W/D, priv secure 1 car GARAGE w/remote. Suits one person, and one child OK. Ref’s req’d. N/S, N/P. Incl utils. $875/mo. Avail now.

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MAPLE RIDGE. Lrg 2 bdrm, 1300 sq/ft, share W/D, Oct 1st. Pets ok. $1000 +50% utils. 604-727-7071.

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MAPLE RIDGE East,Oct 1, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s. close to all amen’s. $1175 share utils (604)466-5904

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Keeping up your energy By Kerry Vital The cooler weather is on its way, and you will soon be keeping your windows closed. You will depend on them to help keep the heat in your home inside, but you should also be able to depend on them to save you some money on your energy bill. “There are typically annual savings of 10 to 20 per cent,”

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Bringing new life to a run-down home G. Wilson Construction works with architect Sean Ruf to restore a house from 1932. By Maggie Calloway What do you do when you buy a fantastic one-acre lot in a prime area of Point Grey which comes complete with a very large home? What if the house hasn’t been updated for scores of years, if in fact nature is trying it’s best to take back the land by sending saplings and various botanical specimens through any crack she can find including a tree growing out of a couch on the

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G. Wilson Construction takes house down to the studs to create new paradise “ from page.1 major work including electrical and plumbing to bring it up to code but with the exception of ... some of the rooms (being) opened up to bring in more light and to create larger rooms, the layout remained the same.” The house has three floors, with the bedrooms on the top floor and some in the typical old unfinished basement of the era which had lower ceilings. “No question it was a challenge, 5,000 square feet of a complete gut job and renovation and the clients wanted to take residence in eight months,” says Wilson. “A further surprise was the clients decided they wanted the basement lowered three feet to make it usable, all in the same eight months. The approach we take on a project this size, after we have documented every detail, is to remove everything that can be reused, repaired or salvaged. Anything we didn’t reuse which still had some life in it was donated.” They took down all the light fixtures and sent to them off to storage. The beautiful front staircase was completely covered with plywood to protect it from any damage. The fireplaces were protected in place and a few other features were removed and catalogued. All the interior doors and hardware were removed and stored. When that was done they went in and completely gutted the house right down to the studs. “We then brought in the structural engineers and they went through what was required to bring the house up to twenty-first century standards,” Wilson says. “Next we removed all the electrical wiring and all the plumbing. All the mechanics were removed including a big old boiler in the basement covered in asbestos.” Once the house was rewired, replumbed and all new mechanics installed it was on to

the good stuff. The kitchen is very modern but really works. The kitchen is one of the areas of the house where walls were removed to create a larger space. The old kitchen, dinette and dining room became the new kitchen and dining room. “Sean (Ruf), the architect, did an amazing job bringing the house up to the twenty-first century but at the same time leaving the timeless elegance of the era,” Wilson says. “Even in the kitchen, which is very modern, the hardware on the doors is the original and it just looks fantastic next to this streamlined room.” Well done to all who worked on this project and the owners who fell in love and had the sensibility to see past the surface and were willing to invest.

The exterior of the house, above, was not touched except to repair anything that was rotten. The new kitchen, below, is modern and sleek, while the new bathroom, left, and living area, below left, fit perfectly in this beautiful house. Submitted photo left, all others Martin Knowles photos

A window on the world “ from page.1 says Craig Lovell, sales manager at A1 Windows. However, the cost savings aren’t the only concern when you’re thinking about replacing old windows. “Many people are replacing single-glazed aluminum windows with energy-efficient vinyl frames, (which increases) their personal comfort and health by preventing drafts, condensation and potential mold or mildew growth,” says Lovell. “Not only are old metal frames greater conductors of heat, they are also doing a great job of conducting noise as well. Newer frames and double-glazing can significantly reduce the noise on the inside of a home or an apartment.” Lovell also notes that many older windows don’t meet current building requirements, so they can be a safety issue if not replaced. If you’re concerned about the sun doing damage to your skin, the energy-efficient coating on new windows also offers protection from harmful UV rays. When you’re considering replacing your windows, it’s best to think about a few things first. “The objective should be to get the overall best value for your budget,” says Lovell. “To do this it is always best to have a knowledgeable salesperson review the options with you at your home.” Good companies will offer free in-home estimates, which will give you a better idea of what is in store for you. A great thing about this type of renovation is how quickly your new windows will be installed, usually within a day. “People are often surprised at how quick it can be,” says Lovell. With many different options available to you, it’s best to consider the type of glass and type of frame that you are looking for.

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Adding a few decorative accents an easy change By Maggie Calloway If you want to personalize your home or you are in the process of looking for a new one, don’t be discouraged by the endless “sameness” of home after home. By some very simple applications of mouldings or baseboards, you can take a plain Jane home from boring to wow! Don’t make the mistake of thinking great crown moulding, baseboards and all endless permutations are only for big stately homes; you can put your stamp on your present home by some pretty simple but effective applications. Terry Cook, the manager of Nucasa – The Finishing Touch is an expert on finding the perfect combination for your home. “Crown mouldings work extremely well on eight-foot-ceilings, as do baseboards; they just need to be proportionate,” he says. “On an eight-foot ceiling you probably want to stay within 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches, 5 1/4” maximum for the ceiling but the ideal is the 4 1/4 crown moulding. ... Then you would complement that with a 4 1/4 to a 5 1/4 to as low as a 3 1/4 baseboard; don’t go any lower because it would get lost and if you go higher it’s too loud and out of proportion.” Let’s not forget door and window casings. Both present more opportunities to add depth. There are a number of applications, including rosettes. These squares of wood with a pattern, applied to the top corners of a door frame, make a huge difference when coupled with plinths at the bottom. The plinths stand about six inches tall and together with the rosettes they look stunning, taking the ordinary to the extraordinary.

“Another way to dress a doorway is the application of a header, with or without a plinth,” says Cook. “A header is a build-up of a crown mould along the top and past the casing. The header can be as plain or as detailed as you wish. One thing homeowners should keep in mind when going this route is you should follow suit throughout the whole house.” Another point to keep in mind is to stay true to your personal style. If you are comfortable with a minimalist style your mouldings should reflect that. Concrete floors and countertops are wonderful but when coupled with fancy moulding, it’s more than a little jarring. The good news is there is a product for every wish list and probably some you haven’t dreamed of yet.

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Adding a burst of colour Making your home Adding a burstAdding of colour a burs to your home to your home to your home appealing By Maggie Calloway "Right a seller is in a very competBynow Maggie Calloway itive market, especially in Vancouver. Once you decide to put your house on Buyers reacting againstWe over-inflatWhy are we soare afraid of colour? need the market,you no longer should think ed pricing," says Ron Sowden, CEO colour in our climate of grey drizzly days for of of your house as the family home but home endstaging and it iscompany so easy toDekora. achieve."We Spend instead as a product to be sold. months on are finding that homes which are wella few dollars on cushions or paint a wall or a One of the first things you should do andlike realistically aregalroom andpresented if you don’t it just buypriced another is sit down with the family and make selling sellers pricing leon of paint andquickly; start again. It’swho just are paint! a plan. last yearsprincipal market are havingDécor a harder Karen to Campbell, of Esprit Every member of the household needs time because is over now. Design, agreesthat andmarket has done wonderful to look at their private space, and Interior get There is a in bither of aown stand-off things with colour home.in the rid of every item they are not using. market with notroom willing to pay a wall in buyers my living tangerine In other words, de-clutter. Remove “I painted inflated andCampbell. sellers not“Standing willing toin orange, and I loveprices it,” says posters from walls and debris from lower theand asking price. ” looking down my hallway the floor, and organize closets andmy new addition It makes to doifeverything you see the orangesense wall then I open theyou door bookshelves. can to stand out. There is a school you see lime green in the kitchen then you catch Once the house has been given a cleanofofthought that says a buyer a a glimpse my bedroom, which is a makes pale bluesy out, make note of walls, which need a decision in the first 20 seconds as to green. ” fresh coat of paint. Every hole and nick house to them or place tothe start is to appeals check out the fantason every wall should be filled beforeA greatwhether not. If this is the case, your prospective tic websites of all the paint manufacturers. Most painting. Check door and window buyer isn’t the even in the house to take guesswork out before of choosing casings and the doors themselves of forthem try Interior designer Karen Campbell has integrated pops giving a thumbs up or down. a colour by taking you step-by-step through the chips and repair them. You don’t want of colour into her home with couch cushions, below, and “People are very attached to their process. You can even pull up a room, choose to send a message to a buyer that your feature walls, above. homes but they need to step outside a colour and drag it onto the wall. There is also home has been neglected. Martin Knowles photos their emotions and see the house as added comfort in the quality of paint these days. Floors need to meet the same standard. potential buyers," says Sowden. "This Don’t make the mistake of buying cheap paint. If If your kitchen and/or bathroom floor is nottotheir anymore but an asset you are going put home the effort into painting a wall is worn or stained, replace it. Carpets, to be sold. You don’t get a (second) or a room you want to be thrilled with the results, rugs and drapes should be cleaned chance make a first impression sofinnot painting coattoafter coat hoping to get the along with the windows. the exterior is very important. Today’s ish and depth of colour you want. buyerthat hasasseen your house onthe theplunge web Be warned soon as you take so there the photos a well-cared-for into colour will beshowing no holding you back. (are) extremely important. ” “It’s nothome a good idea to have your main pieces of appealcolours is a must. Mowyou theare lawn, furnitureCurb (be) bright unless really and” maybe invest sure you weed won’t the tireflower of yourbeds choice, says Campsomeroom colourful flowers pots. bell. “Myin living furniture is anand olive-green Pathways andare steps be They powercolour and two chairs alsoshould a green. are washed, prominent, all very lovely, buthouse it wasnumbers all the same so I decided about giving yourAll front I needed and to dothink something different. I diddoor ... paint and new hardware; says is buy ansome area carpet which had red and itorange, to yourand buyer. changed welcome the sofa pillows painted that back wall orange. It revolutionized everything.”

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Why are we so afraid of colour? We need colour in our climate of grey drizzly days for months on end and it is so easy to achieve. Spend a few dollars on cushions or paint a wall or a room and if you don’t like it just buy another galleon of paint and start again. It’s just paint! Karen Campbell, principal of Esprit Décor Interior Design, agrees and has done wonderful things with colour in her own home. “I painted a wall in my living room tangerine orange, and I love it,” says Campbell. “Standing in my new addition and looking down my hallway you see the orange wall then if I open the door you see lime green in the kitchen then you catch a glimpse of my bedroom, which is a pale bluesy green.” A great place to start is to check out the fantastic websites of all the paint manufacturers. Most of them try to take the guesswork out of choosing Inte a colour by taking you step-by-step through the of c process. You can even pull up a room, choose feat a colour and drag it onto the wall. There is also added comfort in the quality of paint these days. Don’t make the mistake of buying cheap paint. If you are going to put the effort into painting a wall or a room you want to be thrilled with the results, not painting coat after coat hoping to get the finish and depth of colour you want. Be warned that as soon as you take the plunge into colour there will be no holding you back. “It’s not a good idea to have your main pieces of furniture (be) bright colours unless you are really sure you won’t tire of your choice,” says Campbell. “My living room furniture is an olive-green colour and two chairs are also a green. They are all very lovely, but it was all the same so I decided I needed to do something different. All I did ... is buy an area carpet which had red and orange, changed the sofa pillows and painted that back wall orange. It revolutionized everything.”

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Making your kitchen into a gourmet’s dream By Maggie Calloway It seems like a dichotomy that in today’s world with everyone short of time, running here and there, that home cooking has seen a renaissance. Not only are people cooking but they are cooking from scratch. They’re not only making pasta but actually making the dough! There is a growing concern about where our food is coming from and how it is grown. The only way to really know what goes into our food is to pick it out personally, and that is where the wonderful explosion of farmer’s markets come in; we can talk to the grower directly and even form weekly relationships with our favourite farmer. The choice of fresh fruit and vegetables plus specialty cheeses and breads is enough to get the most jaded among us salivating! Dave Werner is the owner of Cookworks, two stores in Vancouver dedicated to the home chef. The stores offer up an Aladdin’s treasure trove matching the jobs to products. “It’s very interesting how people are going back to basics,” he says. “A carpenter needs good tools and a cook needs good tools too so we would recommend starting with a very good set of knives; they make preparation so much easier.” The recent recession has sparked a trend in cooking, Werner says. “People are looking for things that fall into a couple of categories. There is a return to quality products, (and) people who are really into cooking for the family plus entertaining, and want products that do the job (and) will last, and they are willing to invest. People are returning to core basics; they would rather have one good pot than dozens of gadgets.” One surprising thing Werner mentioned was how so many people are canning. That is really returning to core values! “Living where we do with such an abundance of fresh product from surrounding

farms, people are really taking advantage of the availability,” says Werner. “Pressure cooking is also having a big resurgence; people may not have a lot of time but they are finding ways of cooking healthy food.” Baking from scratch is another big thing these days with the whole family getting involved. They may not bake on a daily basis but when they do they once again want to know what is going into the food their family is eating. Werner says his stores can hardly keep stand mixers on the shelf, which is a 180-degree turn from four or five years ago. With the explosion of excellent cooking shows on the Food Network, I have to admit I have a soft spot for Jamie Oliver, a British chef who has hosted several cooking shows, including The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution and Jamie Oliver’s Food Escapes. His genuine enthusiasm for learning and the delighted expression on his face when he completes a recipe makes me smile, and the easy access to any recipe, simple or complicated, on the web feeds the imagination. Did you know there are websites where you can list what you have in your pantry and up pops a recipe? Just Google “recipes by ingredients” and you will have a choice of websites. There are also a number of applications available for your smartphone that will give you recipe ideas and allow you to make a grocery list straight from the recipe. Next thing we know people are going to start getting rid of lawns and planting their own fruit and vegetables. Wouldn’t that be great?

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Recognizing Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows’ Finest The 2012 version of our popular A-List feature is upon us, and this year, while we present the results of our on-line and inpaper voting, we will also feature some opinions from a select few ‘people on the street.’ One of my favourite things about Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is the fact that, given the chance, our citizens are always ready to talk about the pride they have in our community, and they are always willing to step up and support initiatives that improve the lot of people in need.

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Witness the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fund Run, the Rotary Duck Race, the Wes Durksen Memorial Golf Tournament, the Founders’ Cup and countless other charitable events that continue year after year to raise funds to help those who need it most. The boundless generosity and the spirit of our people continue to inspire.

Photos left to right: Favourite reason to live in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows: The view & Scenery. Favourite bakery: Europe Bakery & Deli. Favourite fitness facility: Total Body Training. Photo submitted by BlackBelo Photography.

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What I love about Maple Ridge By Ernie Daykin, mayor of Maple Ridge Maple Ridge my home town and I am proud of that. What makes it such a great place is the people. Folks who say "hi" on the street as you walk to the bank or people who are generous in times of need, there is a real sense of community here. The responses I have seen again and again over the years by Maple Ridge residents are heart warming, the way they are so generous with both time and money, whether to help a family that has experienced a fire, or to bring food or funds to make sure the Friends in Need Food Bank has enough, or coaching kids sports, or building and maintaining a horse trail, or being stewards of our great natural setting.

Creek Regional Park, or taking the kids to the spray park at Maple Ridge Park, or strolling along the dikes, it refreshes and invigorates. The view of the Golden Ears mountains out the front window is a great backdrop for Maple Ridge. I love the ACT. It so great to have a top quality theatre where we can go to a play or concert that is as good as any in Vancouver, and be a fiveminute drive from home. We have great festivals in Maple Ridge that bring a wide range of fun, music and action to downtown.

to life, for Canada Day, Remembrance Day, Bard on the Bandstand, Caribbean Festival, Christmas in the Park, the farmers market, even to just enjoy your lunch on a bench. It is a great place to be as folks from the community bring the park to life.

I love Memorial Peace Park. It has developed into the heart of our community. And it is not the place, but the people who bring the park

Maple Ridge is blessed, with 40 per cent of our residents volunteering and giving back with their time, experience, passion and money. There are many folks who make a difference in Maple Ridge, because they care. I love the Haney Farmers Market, a great place in Memorial Peace Park to pick up fresh local products, a great place to visit and catch up with friends and others, even on the rainy Saturdays, because of the atmosphere in the park spirits are not dampened.

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Our Spirit Square in the heart of town is often host to plays, music, and dancing. You can stop for a coffee on a stroll along Harris Road, buy fresh-from-the-farm products on Old Dewdney Trunk Road, or enjoy an afternoon in Osprey Village. You can join in a program or sporting activity at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre or the South Bonson Community Centre, or walk or bike our extensive dike and trail network. There’s never a shortage of things to do whether you want to stay active or to relax. In Pitt Meadows, you recognize faces when you go out, but you can also meet new neighbors and friends at all of our great outdoor sporting events and festivals. Pitt Meadows Day allows residents the opportunity to gather together to welcome visitors and show the pride we have for our home and heritage. And, of course, I love that there is a large number of dedicated community volunteers in Pitt Meadows who give of their time for events and programs that are the heartbeat of our city. We are surrounded by natural beauty and yet benefit from all the amenities you find in a large metropolitan centre. We have the West Coast Express for quick access into Vancouver and the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport for those traveling further afield. This city prides itself on smart development and a friendly and safe atmosphere. I couldn’t be prouder of my A-list community.

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Favourite Greenhouse/Nursery Triple Tree Nurseryland

We will continue to offer you the best service & value for your next car purchase experience.

Favourite Home Décor Store Favorite Finds

QUALITY PRE-OWNED

Favourite New Car Dealer West Coast Ford

Marv Jones Honda

Carline Auto Repair

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2010 Ford Mustang GT

West Coast Ford 5 spd, leather, 18” wheels, loaded, 53,000 kms. Was $34,991. UC110849

Favourite Furniture Store Fuller Watson

save $2,991

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Favourite Sport Store First Touch Soccer

Favourite Bike Shop Cap's Westwood Cycle

Maple Ridge Cycle

Favourite Outdoor Store Wanstall's

43,800 km’s, auto, 300 HP, Alloy wheels, all power options. Was $28,991 UC143138

V6 Auto, 17” alloys, handling pkg, 126,000kms Was $12,991 UC229772

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2012 Mustang GT Convertible 20,901 kms, alloy wheels, leather, auto, loaded. Was $41,991 UC213035

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Favourite Audio Video Store London Drugs

Favourite Flooring Store McDonald's Flooring

2006 Mustang Pony Coupe

2009 Ford Mustang California Special GT

G&G Music

Haney Sewing & Sound

2011 Ford Mustang

save $5,991

Favourite Music Store

Canadian Tire

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Maple Ridge Carpet

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2010 Edge Sport

2012 Lincoln MKX

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Fully loaded, Nav, leather, sunroof, only 4000 kms. Was $54,981

Favourite Vitamin/Health Food Store

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Favourite Dry Cleaner Meadows Cleaners

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2002 Lincoln Navigator

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Recognizing Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows’ Finest Favourite Fitness Facility Curves

Total Body Fitness – Tawnie Hayne

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Favourite Tire Store Kal Tire

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Lougheed Tire

Favourite Jeweller Kanaka Diamond & Gold

Hammond Jewellers

Favourite Travel Agency Flight Centre

Marlin Travel

Favourite Auto Body Shop

Thank you to all our customers for voting us the best flooring store in Maple Ridge.

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Favourite Childcare Facility Harmony Daycare

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Favourite Place for Physiotherapy/Massage/Chiropractic Partners In Health

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Favourite Pet Grooming Business Golden Ears Grooming

Ye Olde Grooming Shop

Success Dog Grooming

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We have been proud to be a part of this community since 1998 ~ To all of the families who voted for us, thank you ~ Please call us at Harmony if you are looking for childcare ~ We are commited to providing great care for many years to come!

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GREAT SEMINARS!

Favourite Florist Westgate Flower Garden

Maple Ridge Florist

Saturday, September 22nd @ 10 am

This FALL LAWN CARE Week Pick up our complete Fall Seminar info sheet from our store

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Our knowledgeable staff is looking forward to helping you with all your garden needs. We give garden design advice on site.

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Photos clockwise from top: Favourite Jeweller: Kanaka Diamond & Gold. Favourite flooring store: End of the Roll. Favourite Pet Store: Bosley's. Favourite Pharmacy: Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Proud to be serving the community for over 21 years

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Invested in our communities By Leanne Koehn, Ridge Meadows Recycling Society Growing up, I often commented that Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows were the perfect distance from Vancouver to raise children - with nature, wildlife, parks, and trails in our backyard, while close enough to enjoy Vancouver's culture, arts, and amenities.

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Coming back to raise my own kids, I am rediscovering that we actually have the best of both worlds.

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Our roots in agriculture continue to this day, with a renewed interest in local farms, food and produce marked by the popularity of the Haney Farmer's Market, Country Fest, Meadows Maze, the Laity Pumpkin Patch, and local food events such as Feast of Fields, Cheers to the Planet, and the upcoming Golden Harvest.

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Many people look into moving here to raise their family because of the affordable housing, and to their surprise, find a deep-rooted community with the best of all worlds.

THANK YOU for voting us onto the A List. We appreciate your loyalty through this transition into our new shop.

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There is a pervasive, small-town feel here, and everyone in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is probably only two or three degrees of separation from everyone else. Because of this, people are willing to invest in their community, voice their opinions, and volunteer their time. We owe so much to all the people who have ever stepped up to serve on the board of directors of any of our fabulous nonprofit societies, to those who have contributed to the success of one of our many fabulous festivals, and to businesses who have put communitybuilding on par with making a profit.

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Perhaps my favourite thing about Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is the independent spirit and sense of community of its residents. We are not afraid to go against the norm and create brave, bold new paths, which have led to both Ridge Meadows Recycling and the Environmental School.

We would like to thank our hard working staff and our wonderful customers over the years. Come in today to see what sets us apart from everybody else!

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Favourite High School Team Uniform Pitt Meadows Marauders

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Favourite Team Name Thomas Haney Thunder

Pitt Meadows Marauders

We have classes for all ages, recreation, competitive and exams.

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February 7-17—Dessert Theatre in the Genstar Studio Theatre Tell Me On A Sunday by Andrew Lloyd Webber, original lyrics by Don Black, directed by John Stuart Andrew Lloyd Webber’s premiere one woman musical. The music and lyrics are considered to be amongst the best in modern musical history. All tickets $20 at the ACT Ticket Centre

It's good to be here

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by Joanna Glass, directed by Simon Challenger A heart-warming story of friendship and respect that unfolds from a frosty first encounter to a tender conclusion. All tickets $20 at the ACT Ticket Centre

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July 18-28 Bard On The Bandstand

Pitt Meadows Spirit Square & Maple Ridge Memorial Peace Park Bandstand

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Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm • Sunday – 12:00 – 4pm

By Michael Hall, News Editor I've lived in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows for the past 23 years, so my A-list of things I like most about the community is pretty long. There are places I like to go for lunch and dinner, coffee and groceries and gas, to buy books and get skates sharpened. I usually go to the same places. Same for getting things for around the house, or going for a jog or a hike or a swim. But mostly those places serve my own likes and tastes, my own habits, which is why if ever you need to find me after work or on the weekend, I'm probably at the rink. And through those experiences, I find what I like most about Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is the people I've met along the way: the kids I've coached in hockey and baseball and their parents; all the people at my children's schools, the teachers and administrators; all the people I've met through work; all my friends and neighbours and acquaintances, people I went to school with – an old friend calls Maple Ridge 'Port Coquitlam East.'

Darren Hankey lived around the corner from me as a kid. Now he teaches at the elementary school around from where I live now, and only lives a few blocks away himself. Mike Jones lived across from Darren Hankey when we were young. Now Mike Jones lives on my street. Another friend from high school, Ron Williams – a respected local lacrosse coach – lives around the corner from me now. I could go on: at Planet Ice one recent night, I was talking to two friends from high school, Lauren Crowe and Kevin Duchak, when Nicole Hough walked by. She was Nikki Edwards when she went to high school with us, and elementary school with me and Lauren. Now all of our kids play hockey, some on the same team even. Honestly, I can't hardly go anywhere around town without bumping into someone I know, and I love that, whether it's a quick hello or we stop and chat for a bit. It's great to know what's going on, and the people who know me, I'm rarely at a loss for words.

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Rave reviews continue to pour in for Lava Dining & Lounge. Owner Robert Klaus has been offering Maple Ridge the best in fine dining with a focus on top quality fare using local produce and seafood. An elegant, yet comfortable dining room, extensive wine list and wonderful service all create a fantastic dining experience. Whether for lunch or dinner, dining on the patio or inside the well appointed dining room, you will understand why year after year the Lava Dining & Lounge makes the Maple Ridge A List and Georgia Straight golden plates. Lava Dining & Lounge isn’t just for those special occasions either. Robert is offering up specials during the week, including Austrian Schnitzels for $12.99 on Tuesdays to Prime Rib for $21.99 on Friday nights. If you or a loved one are looking for a truly special evening filled with amazing wine, fantastic food and great company, come check out the Lava Dining Lounge. Closed for Lunch during month of September

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTIES NOW, SPACE IS RUNNING OUT.

• Garden Patio • Great Food • Party Bookings • Market Fresh Ingredients Owner Robert Klaus Hours: Lunch Tuesday to Friday 11:30 till 2pm. Dinner Tuesday to Sunday at 5pm. Closed on Monday.

22590 Dewdney Trunk Road ~ 604.476.0056 ~ lavadininglounge.com

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Amazing people Like many Maple Ridge residents, our family feels very fortunate to live in a town with such natural beauty. We enjoy hiking the various trails, spending days as a family at Maple Ridge Park (one of the best spray parks around), kayaking at Alouette Lake, boating on Pitt Lake, camping at Golden Ears Provincial Park, and playing in the sand at Whonnock Lake, where my great-great grandparents and their families used to play. Whonnock means so much to our family that we honored our grandparents with a bench on the beach overlooking the water. My family views our community as an extended family and we love being a part of as many community events as we are able. Some of our favorites include: Caribbean Festival, Cheers to the Planet, Christmas Haven, Country Fest, Earth Day, GETI Fest, Ghost Ridge, the Home Show and, of course, the various parades. Halloween wouldn’t be the same for our family without a trip to the Laity pumpkin patch.

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Favorite activities include attending shows at The Act, swimming at the Leisure Centre, skating at Planet Ice, and biking at the skate park. Oh, and how lucky are we to be in such close proximity to seven golf courses? The public library is a great resource and does so many great entertaining things for the family, from reading club and story time to movie nights. Our youngest loves going to the library even if just to enter the draw and count all the items on display. While our town has a desire to move forward, the rich history provided by the historical society keeps us grounded and connected to our roots. I intend to see Maple Ridge maintain that balance as it continues to grow, and see that citizens needs, hopes and desires are put at the forefront of the process. It’s the heart of the residents, the passion of community volunteers, the amazing amount of wonderful groups, the accommodating small businesses, and the amount of people that come together to work collectively that are the backbone of our community and that make everything possible and worth-while."

Many Thanks to our Supporters

By Corisa Bell, Maple Ridge councillor

The Staff at Marv Jones Honda say

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Marv Jones Owner

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General Manager

Jonathon Wilson

Sales Manager

Kelley Arnott

Sandra Milne

Finance Team

Derek Magennis Jackie Brittan Sales

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Lester Wong Parts Manager

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Jimmy Kim Sales

John Knowles

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Ryan Hooge Sales

Barry Voth

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The Pitt Meadows Marauders thank the Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows Community for choosing us for the best team name and uniform The Marauders would like to let you know that we are more than a name and a uniform and that you can follow us at http://schools.sd42.ca/pmss/athletics/

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604-465-5464 1-800-592-5550 marvjoneshonda.ca

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Living in Maple Ridge and being a resident of the community for the past 29 years I have centered my focus on residential sales in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. In doing so I have met many wonderful people in the community which have made my career that much more enjoyable. Thanks to all my great past and present clients, family, and friends for the opportunities in making your home purchase or sale an exceptional positive experience that have stayed with you for years to come.

By Ed Dumas, Band Program, Maple Ridge Secondary. I was 10 years old, when my parents moved our family to Maple Ridge. One of my father’s first employers in Maple Ridge was Maple Ridge Taxi, owned by Gordon Robson, who later would become the mayor. My mother worked in the real estate office of the Telep family, across from Overwaitea Foods, where my older brother would later work. My first school was Glenwood elementary, and one of my first teachers was Terry Hansen, who later would be my colleague. One of the first houses my parents bought was from teacher Dave Estergaard. Later Dave would become the founding principal of Thomas Haney Secondary, where I would also teach music for 17 years, on land that was purchased from the Telep family.

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I attended Westview Junior, then Maple Ridge Senior, where I played in the band program, which I now head up.

In those years, I attended school with folks like Mike Keenan, who would later become the principal of Westview secondary, then later Samuel Robertson Technical School, and Gord Daykin, whose father, Ernie, would later sell me building materials for my home, and would become the mayor. Growing up, many things have changed in Maple Ridge. Many people have moved in, and some moved out, while I have seen this small town grow five-fold. Many of the landmarks have disappeared, the roads have been rebuilt, and many buildings have come and gone. Our well-known proximity to the beauty of nature has not changed, but it certainly has become more crowded. The one thing that has stood unyielding is the core values of the people. We are still a small town with an ethic of hard work, strong family values, and solid community spirit. I have been proud to raise my own children here, and help provide for them a solid education in a strong public school district.

BELLA VITA RESTAURANT A Fine Dining & ODYSSEY BISTRO Experience Kelly and George of the Bella Vita would like to thank the community for their votes. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for being so welcoming. We are very excited about taking over the Bella Vita and will continue to provide great food and great service for the years to come. Come in today! We would love to meet you.

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Sunday - Thursday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Friday - Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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We are a town of little pretention, welcoming to anyone who shares our three core ethics.

Golden Ears Grooming

ALL BREED PET AND SHOW GROOMING

These core values of this 'little town' are sometimes difficult to define, but everyone who raises a family here inherently understands their importance to the nature of our community.

Groomers of Best in show and top winning dogs in Canada Thank you to all of our loyal customers for years of support!

Without a doubt, I have stayed here so long and probably longer still to come, because of the values of our people. It is our strength, and we must never lose sight of this fact as our small town ever continues to grow.

Photo above: Favourite public art: Tendance at Spirit Square. Photo below: Favourite theatre group: Emerald Pig Theatrical Society.

Specializing in Hand scissoring of all breeds

Drop in nail cuts for cats, dogs, rabbits $

Pets are only required to stay 1 - 3 hours Kennel free environment for those pets who wish to run free WE USE ONLY HIGH QUALITY ORGANIC SHAMPOOS

12026 Fletcher Street

604-477-8173

(next door to Bosley’s Pet Food)

WEST GATE CENTRE Thank you to everyone that voted for us. We would like to thank all our hard working staﬀ over the years and our wonderful clientele

Thank You Come in today to see why we have been To all our customers selected and what sets us apart.

Pedicure & Manicure

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604.465.1889 www.tj-nails.com Mon-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed 530-20395 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge

50% OFF SUNFLOWERS

Yamaha Method for Young Children Begins first week of October RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

Junior Music Course 4 & 5 year olds

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP

Young Musicians Course 6 & 7 year olds

Over 20 experienced and qualified teachers on staff

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Guitar, piano, voice, violin, theory, drums, bass guitar, harp, school band instruments

Register Now! We carry guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, band instruments, PA gear, stage lights, books, accessories and more. We have it all! Come and play!

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with this ad, while quantities last.

2 TH Thank you to all of our customers & friends for E N EW S 2 01 Fav ourite Florist all of your ongoing support over the last 12 years. We believe we have one of the best professions which is creating… “Just for you”! We look forward to bringing you some extra uniqueness this fall/winter season. from Sandra’s Heart xoxo

Westgate Flower Garden 203 Street & Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge 604-460-7230 westgateflowergarden.com

Westgate Weddings

www.gandgmusiconline.com

Sales • Rentals • Repairs Music Lessons • Customer Service Community Support

#1 20475 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge

604.465.4900

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2012 Membership Drive ■■ ■ ■ Seniors 60+$6000 ■ Single Full Play$15,000 ■ Family (includes children 18 & under)$20,000 ■ Ladies$6000 ■ And specials for Juniors (check the website for more info) Drop by for a tour... Call Cindy 604-465-5474 Ext. 207 for more information

Banquet Facilities... ....You can choose at Meadow Gardens Golf Club from four different rooms to accommodate a gala affair for 300 or a corporate boardroom meeting for 8 people. We have a 2000 sq foot patio to hold wedding ceremonies or great for BBQ’s after your golf tournament. All looking out our famous 18th hole stone bridges... The food and beverage team can create menus to suit every need, Wedding, Golf Tournaments, Corporate Seminars, Christmas...we can assist you with it all!

Favourite Park Maple Ridge Park

Favourite Place to Walk Your Dog Pitt Meadows Dike

Cliff Falls Park

Favourite Place for a Picnic Maple Ridge Park

Alouette Lake

Favourite Place to Walk, Run, Jog or Hike Pitt Meadows Dike

Golden Ears Park

Favourite Place to Mountain Bike Pitt Meadows Dike

Favourite Place to Bird Watch Pitt Lake

Golden Ears Park

Favourite Horse Trail Golden Ears Park

Favourite Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests Golden Ears Park

Alouette Lake

Favourite Martial Arts Studio Warrior Spirit Taekwondo

Yuens Family Martial Arts

With Gratitude

Wedge Bar & Grill

Enjoy $5 Off your next purchase

We serve home made breakfast-come in and try it out.. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK @ 7AM

unwind with friends

Golden Ears Park

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Check out specials on www.meadowgardens.com

OPEN EVERYDAY AT 11AM The Loft is serving NOW Sunday Breakfast Brunch from 10-2pm, do not miss it...amazing specials every day-enjoy it! Enjoy Our Sunday Prime Rib Dinner Buffet with Live Piano Entertainment

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www.epicyogastudio.com

Everyone welcome! We are open to the public!

Your community Yoga & TRX Studio

778.888.3742

Thanks for helping us help you!

604-465-5474

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Favourite Swimming Hole Davison's Pool

Alouette Lake

Favourite Yoga Studio Epic Yoga

Oxygen Yoga

“We take pride in your vehicle” RIDGE-MEADOWS #1 RATED SHOP A Full Service shop specializing in Air Care, Brakes, Air Conditioning, Tune Ups, Suspensions, Tires, Drivability issues & General Maintenance. Certified Inspection Facility.

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Photo above: Favourite park: Maple Ridge Park. Photo left: Favourite greenhouse/ nursery: Triple Tree Nurseryland.

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Thank you so much

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Chinese Restaurant

22378 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge CLOSED TUESDAYS

604-467-5454

Let us do your baking! • Cookies • Pies • Breads • Pastries • Cakes

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Original home of the happy face cookie

Haney Bakery Serving Maple Ridge Since 1987

Freshness & Quality Guaranteed! Open 7 Days A Week

604.463.5260 Haney Place Mall

Call for details.

Drop in and say hello. Cheers Brandon

Check out customer testimonials at www.haneyautomotive.com Then, drop in to say hello and we will earn your trust.

Q & A WITH BRANDON Q: Brandon what is your secret, being voted the best Auto Shop in Ridge Meadows? A: I think the biggest factor is our honesty, customers trust us. We also have a great customer care program with courtesy calls, thank you and reminder cards. Our technicians are very talented; they diagnose and fix the right thing the 1st time. Q: Are there any other contributing factors? A: Because of my answer to the first question overall, our customers save money and they seem to like the fact that we are a family run business, they can see that we have a lot of fun taking care of their vehicles. Q: Is Haney Auto involved in the community? A: Yes, we support the FRIENDS IN NEED FOOD BANK, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and Maple Ridge Senior Secondary Dry Grad. Q: Do you offer any special services? A: We are a full service shop that takes total care of your vehicle including tires. What we don’t do in house e.g. alignments or glass we sub contract, translated we are your one stop hassle free, car care facility. Q: Do you have any closing remarks: A: Yes we say 100,000 THANXXXX for voting and extend an invitation to all potential customers to stop in or call with your car/truck care questions, once you try us we believe you will be back. Also please visit www.haneyautomotive.com and check us out, especially our customer testimonials. Get Brandon’s FREE weekly automotive tips by liking us on Facebook. Refer a new customer and you both qualify for a $100 draw the 1st week of November. Cheers Brandon and Team Haney

22711 SELKIRK AVE, MAPLE RIDGE 604.467.0138 THE BROWN BUILDING NEXT TO SAVE ON FOODS AT THE VALLEY FAIR MALL

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RIDGE MEADOWS FLAMES — JUNIOR HOCKEY ACTION — Home Games at Maple Ridge Planet Ice Arena

Tickets available at the door:

Adults $8 • Students/Seniors $5 Children $4 or in advance.

For more info call 604-809-GOAL(4625) or www.flameshockey.com

Thinking like a tourist By Kathryn Baird, special events coordinator, District of Maple Ridge

PUCK DROPS AT 7:30

COME OUT AND CHEER ON YOUR FAVOURITE TEAM!!

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Everyone has no doubt heard the oft-repeated cliche that travel is said to broaden one's mind. We certainly know that some things you would do as a tourist that you might never think to do at home. Here are a few that would make my list: • The Billy Miner Heritage Pub. Located on the Fraser River near the old Haney train station and wharf, this former bank, said to have been near a train robbery perpetrated by Billy Miner, is more than a great place to learn about the history of Maple Ridge through the pictures on the walls and the stories the pub patrons are always willing to unfold; it's also a live music venue and renowned for being one of the first locations to host a live music jam. • Bean Around Books. This tiny little second-hand bookstore and coffee shop is located on Lougheed Highway across the street from Langley Farmer's Market. Inside, the walls are covered by stacks of books, paintings, and a collection of tea pots. You can buy a greeting card designed by a local artist while enjoying a latte and thinking up clever thoughts to jot in your card. • Another favourite location is Osprey Village in South Bonson, Pitt Meadows. On a Saturday, you can start the morning with a jog or stroll along the forested trail that winds next to the river. Live music and festivals are part of the traditions organized by folks in this creative neighbourhood.

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• Memorial Peace Park: Spring, summer and fall, this beautiful, centralized park in Maple Ridge has a festive atmosphere. Summer lunchtime concerts, a Saturday farmer's market, outdoor theatre productions, children's recreation activities, families having a picnic, concert bands and more.

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On behalf of Dewdney Animal Hospital, we would like to thank all those who voted and supported the PAWS for the cause.

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Our classic Blizzard® treat in a decadent chocolate cup.

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Favourite Theatre Group Emerald Pig Theatrical Society

Spectacular Productions

Favourite Local Singer Natasha Zimbaro

Favourite Music Teacher Dana Cole-Luder, Peggy Peat

Dan Wardrope

Favourite Dance Instructor Jocelyn Peden, Peggy Peat

Linda Carter, Fabulous Feet

Favourite Dance School Fabulous Feet

Peggy Peat School of Dance

Favourite High School Band Maple Ridge Senior Secondary

Thank you for your loyalty and support.

Thomas Haney Senior Secondary

It has been a privilege to provide your dental care for over 20 years We look forward to serving your smiles in the years to come.

Favourite Piece of Public Art Horse Clock

Tendance at Spirit Square

Dr. Blaine Carins and Staff 306 – 12099 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows (above the Pitt Meadows Library)

604-465-8879

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Big News! Have you heard?

“Stacy & Mike would like to thank all our guests for voting for the big feast team.”

Beginning Monday,October 1st, 2012, we will be open for dinner!

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we support our local farmers • gluten free options • saltspring organic coffee • take out • contact us for all your catering needs • find us at the Haney Farmers Market Call Us At 604.477.4334

Or Visit Us Online at www.bigfeast.ca 11920 - 227Th Street, Maple Ridge

NEW HOURS effective Oct. 1, 2012 Monday - Thursday 7 am - 8 pm, Friday 7 am - 9 pm Saturday 8 am - 9 pm • Sunday 8 am - 3 pm

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to all our customers for voting us as your favourite Come to us for all your lumber and homebuilding needs.

From all of us, thank you to our local customers. We will strive to continue to provide you with exceptional customer service. Alex Yakovyshenko Store Manager

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HANEY BUILDERS SUPPLIES 22740 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge Office: 604.463.6206

Fax: 604.463.7361

Monday - Saturday: 7am-6pm • Sundays & Holidays: 8:30am - 4:30pm

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