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A woman was grabbed and sexually assaulted on the Vine Maple Trail, the second attack in a month.

second sexual assault on trail in month Latest occurred tuesday on Vine Maple trail, near 240th

by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

Police are looking for a masked man who sexually assaulted a woman Tuesday evening on a Maple Ridge trail.

The attack took place around 5 p.m. near McLure Drive and 240th Street and is the second in the area since the beginning of the month.

The woman was grabbed by the man and sexually assaulted on the Vine Maple Trail, which runs east from the 10600 block of 240 Street to McClure Lane, in the Maple Crest sub-division.

The man fled the area and the young woman managed to get to safety. She was later treated at hospital.

“This is the second similar attack in the last few weeks in this same area,” said Sgt. Dale Somerville. “All of our detachment’s resources, and some of the RCMP’s Integrated Specialized Units, are working on these files.”

Investigators are in contact with other police forces in the Lower Mainland, as well as the RCMP Behavioural Science Unit, to see if there are any links to similar cases, including a string of sexual assault at the University of British Columbia.

“This is a top priority right now,” added Somerville.

see Assault, p10

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Elaine Comeau (left) and Claire Black hand candles to Naomi and Keagan, their children, respectively, during a candlelight vigil Tuesday for two-year-old Riddick Servio, the toddler who died after being struck by a mini-van last Friday. The vigil was held in Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge. Naomi and Keagan are classmates of Riddick’s older sister, Temperance.

Candles lit for little Riddick 200 gather for vigil in Memorial Peace Park

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s a circle of drummers from the Katzie First Nation marked a beat that mimics the heart, Colleen Pierre-Sam’s voice rose in an echo over Memo-

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“We felt in our hearts that we had to be here,” said Pierre-Sam, as crowd of people made their way to the bandstand to write messages to the Servio family.

“Our healing is through songs.”

Three generations of the First Nations family from Pitt Meadows sang four songs to represent North, South, East and West – a complete circle.

“The good, the bad, the happy

and the sad,” Pierre-Sam explained.

Riddick Servio and his mom Rowena were on their way to Tim Horton’s to get him a drink when they were hit by a mini-van at Meadowtown Centre on Nov. 22.

Two-year-old Riddick was pinned under the wheel and died in hospital.

On Tuesday, hours after his funeral, close to 200 people gathered in downtown Maple Ridge to remember the toddler.

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Classmates of his five-year-old sister Temperance huddled in a circle at the front, clutching candles.

Strangers brought gifts to donate to the Christmas Hamper Society.

Volunteers lit candles in lanterns that sent them soaring into the sky.

“This is our loss too,” said PierreSam, who did a Coast Salish blanket ceremony for Riddick’s grandfather Jeff Bloom. see Vigil, p10

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The value in a ‘free’ education Hmong refugees had never gone to school before arriving at Thomas Haney secondary three years ago

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hree years ago, Xiong Pao Lor had never been to school. There was no formal education in the refugee camps and prisons where he spent much of his childhood.

His math skills were limited to counting, basic addition and subtraction.

Three school years later, he is doing pre-calculus math.

He, his brother Chang, 17, and four cousins have thrown themselves into their education at Thomas Haney secondary with a passion that makes an impression on every teacher who comes across the family. They have two more siblings in elementary school.

They are Hmong people, born in a small village in the mountains of Laos.

During the Vietnam War, 60,000 Hmong soldiers fought with the U.S., disrupting North Vietnamese supply lines, and rescuing crashed pilots from the jungles.

When the U.S. army retreated from Vietnam in 1973, the Hmong were among those singled out for retribution by the victorious communist government, which publicly announced it would wipe them out.

The Hmong fled deep into the jungles, or into Thailand.

They are a people without a country.

“Our grandfathers were soldiers for the USA,” explains Xee (pronounced “see”) Lor. The students’ understanding is that the Laotian government did not trust that the Hmong people would not fight against the regime in some future conflicts.

So they were not welcomed by the government in the country where they were born. They were rounded up into a refugee camp when Xee, now 19, was just 10 years old. There were thousands of people.

“Food was not enough,” she remembers. “A really big family lived

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(From left) Pao Lor, Xiong Lor, Song Lor, Chang Lor, Xee Lor and Kerry Lor, with Thomas Haney teacher Mark Biggar. in a small tent.

“It was so hard times.

“There was no safety,” remembers Xiong Pao. “There were lots of dangerous situations. You couldn’t walk around at night.”

They were eventually taken into Thailand, which was helping to resettle thousands of Hmong in the U.S. However, the Thai government did an about-face on its policy toward its Hmong refugee population, and despite condemnation by the international community, thousands of asylum seekers were rounded up and sent back to Laos. Analysts say it was simply political fence-mending between Thailand and Laos.

The students and their families tried to stay in Thailand illegally, but the police were hunting the Hmong.

For the students, their world was a Bangkok apartment.

“It was so hot, and we were just hiding,” remembers Xee. After about a year in hiding, they were arrested and jailed. There were 158 Hmong refugees held in Nong Khai jail. If the refugee camp was bad, the jail was worse. They had no idea how long they would be held.

There were some occasional news reports about their plight, and one from that time said the people in the jail had lost hope, and had become suicidal.

“We had no sense of the future,” recalls Xiong Pao. “It was just day to day,” adds Xee. But governments were lobbying

them also – huge and imposing, the Hmong students were sure they would get lost inside the school’s warren of hallways and classrooms.

They spoke almost no English. The first day of school was a terrifying experience.

They didn’t know it, but it was also daunting for the teachers at Thomas Haney.

Principal Sean Nosek had never in 20 years as an educator in the district encountered a group of students who had almost no education.

“It was a unique challenge,” he said. “I remember seeing these faces that looked afraid.”

“I remember seeing these faces that looked afraid.”

Sean Nosek, THSS principal He brainstormed with staff about the right approach.

ESL teacher Mark Biggar said the students were “almost pre-literate,” and had a long road ahead of them.

They first had to be taught how to read and write, and English is a tough language to learn.

“It takes years to get competency from nothing,” he said.

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For the first two years in jail, the children received no education.

Then through the International Organization for Migration, they had a teacher come to the prison for daily lessons. They started to learn English – reciting the alphabet and forming basic sentences.

Large portions of their childhoods were spent incarcerated. Chang remembers he was nine years old when he entered the prison, and 13 when their families finally got out.

They were sent back to Laos. But soon, with their refugee status acknowledged, Western countries said they would take the families. Some went to Australia. More families were welcomed into the U.S. They heard they would be going to Canada. Friends warned them that it would be really cold.

Finally, they were flown from Bangkok to Vancouver, their plane fare covered by the United Nations.

They arrived in November three years ago.

“It was amazing. It was the first time in our lives we ever saw anything like this,” remembered Xee. Whether because of the time change, excitement, or both, they got no sleep that first night. They left their room and went for a walk, and in the wee hours of the morning saw their first snowfall.

“So amazing,” said Xee. Thomas Haney was amazing to

in Vancouver.

However, there was a girl at Thomas Haney who spoke Thai. In their travels, the students had picked up some of that language, which is similar to theirs. So the teachers spoke to the Thai student, who could act as a partial translator.

The teachers came up with a game plan. The Hmong kids couldn’t be allowed to be overwhelmed by core academic subjects. The idea was to get them into courses like band, sewing, mechanics, physical education – get them into the rhythm of the school, and let their English skills blossom as much through osmosis as by formal learning.

“A few teachers really stepped forward,” said Biggar, noting ESL teacher Jenny Godfrey also took their success on as a personal challenge.

“To see the way our staff and student body embraced them … it really is extraordinary,” said Nosek.

And the Hmong students were impressive.

“From my perspective, these kids are absolutely incredible to work with,” said Biggar. “All the teachers, when they start working with them, are amazed.”

“They value education in a way that kids who have gone to school their whole lives don’t. They don’t take it for granted.”

“It’s a new life for us,” said Xee. “We never thought we would have school, and it’s amazing.”

Xiong Pao wanted to publicly thank the government for bringing the families to Canada, and the teachers who have helped them. He’s been brilliant in math. He graduates this year, and his goal is to work for about two years, so he can save money for college.

“We are in the middle of a path.

We still have lots of problems facing us,” he said. “Education is the way to the future.”

Xee wants to continue in post secondary, improve her English language skills, and would like to become a receptionist. She likes working with people.

Chang enjoys auto classes, and has his sight set on becoming a mechanic, once he is done school in two years.

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Coming from a country where even children who aren’t in refugee camps pay for their education, they appreciated Canada’s system.

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Information Technology and Communications Systems – Appropriate Use is the name of the new policy.

The social media guidelines set out that teachers in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district should maintain a dual presence in social media – one for John Doe private citizen, and the other for Mr. Doe, teacher.

They can only interact with students via a professional social media presence – as “Mr. Doe.” The local teachers’ union was supportive of developing new guidelines, acknowledging teachers should be given some direction about the appro-

priate use of social media with students, said director of instruction David Vandergugten.

“They could get themselves in hot water, because they’re not using the tool appropriately,” he said.

There have been cases in other districts where teachers have had adult friends post images to the educator’s Facebook wall which show the teacher drinking and partying with friends. It is not intended for their students, nor appropriate for them to see it, but any students who have been ‘friended’ by the teacher have access to it.

“As a teacher, you’ve got that expectation, and you have to meet certain standards,” said Vandergugten, noting the standards of professionalism are set out by the college of teachers.

“At the end of the day, you’re their teacher – you’re not their friend,” he added. “Just as a parent has a parent-

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The guidelines, a 10page document, say that the same standards of conduct in professional settings will be observed on a professional social media site. District employees are not to review personal social media accounts created by their students. No personally identifiable student information can be posted on the professional sites, including photos, without the consent of the student’s parents. These are just a few examples.

Teachers will be educated about the new policy, and advised about issues such as appropriate privacy settings to use.

“We want to educate our employees on how to use social media properly, because it’s a very powerful tool,” he said. “But it’s like a drill press, or a hand saw – if you don’t know how to use it, you can really hurt yourself.”

Some school districts in North America have policies prohibiting teachers from using social media at all. Vandergugten rejects that approach.

“The genie is out of the bottle.”

Also, there is some great teaching being done using social media. He recalls a class studying Shakespeare setting up Facebook pages for all the characters in a play, as a way to engage the students.

“If you block it, you lose that valuable resource.”

The policy does not address social media communications between employees, or student-to-student.

Maple Ridge’s work is being looked at by other districts.

The local policy was adapted from the New York Department of Education’s policy, and Vandergugten said the Ridge board got permission to use it. He said it is about onethird new, and twothirds New York’s.

The Surrey school district is developing a policy and an instructional video on how to use social media, and the Vancouver School Board has asked for a copy of the local policy.

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A tale of one city, a rural district and rising taxes ‘Amalgamation not an option, because it doesn’t save’

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(That worked out to a three-per-cent increase, during which the population grew seven per cent.)

Daykin noted that Pitt Meadows has a paidon-call fire department, while Maple Ridge’s is a blend of full-time and part-time firefighters.

Pitt Meadows has unified garbage collection. “So what does that look

like,� combining services, he asked.

A larger city would also mean expanding council from seven to nine members. “To assume you could eliminate 34 staff positions in Pitt Elkerton Meadows, I don’t think is realistic.�

Amalgamation just doesn’t work, said Pitt Meadows Coun. Janice Elkerton. “It doesn’t save costs, it actually increases it.

That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t

look at cutting costs.�

Elkerton said as a city grows, so does its bureaucracy, which could cancel out any economies of scale.

People still like the small-town feel of Pitt Meadows, population 17,800. Maple Ridge’s population is about 78,000.

Elkerton said savings can be achieved by mak-

ing small cuts here and there, such as reducing the number of studies and consultants hired by the city. “Everything adds up.�

Take care of the pennies, the dollars will take care of themselves, instead of continually going back to the public trough for studies that are not used.

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Merging both municipalities in an Daykin attempt to trim expenses isn’t an option for either mayor. “It’s a passionate, emotional discussion,� said Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin.

It’s an interesting one, as well, he says – though not one he thinks about much.

Re-joining the two municipalities (Pitt Meadows separated

from Maple Ridge in 1892) arises occasionally on the periphery of municipal debate.

Both Daykin and Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters, though, see no public support. “I think, too, you lose a lot of connection with your citizens because now you’re bigger. I hope I don’t see it happening in my lifetime,�

Walters said.

And bigger isn’t always better, or cheaper.

When Toronto merged into one big city in 1998, “I don’t think it saved them money. It cost them money,�

Daykin said.

A 2000 study of the amalgamation of Matsqui and Abbotsford by the Intergovernmental Committee on Urban and Regional Research led to the same conclusion.

It found spending by the newly merged City of Abbotsford jumped by a million dollars, three years after the 1995 amalgamation.

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Time of giving There may not be snow on the ground, but Christmas is definitely in the air.

You may have taken advantage of the recent dry spell to put up decorative lights. Santa’s helpers are now ensconced at local malls, and the hype for seasonal sales is in full swing.

It’s hard to escape the commercial trappings of Christmas.

Nor should we. Livelihoods depend on it.

But amidst the hustle and bustle of the next month, it’s important to take some time out, and reach out to those who don’t have the means to indulge, who can’t afford to get their kids the latest toy sensation, who don’t have proper winter coats in their closets, who can’t put a holiday feast on their dinner table or may not even have a home to keep them warm.

There’s no shortage of groups and organizations who work hard all year to help make life a little easier for people who are struggling.

Those struggles are magnified during the holiday season, with all the expectations it brings.

For those of us hustling from store to store, fulfilling wish lists, it takes but a moment to drop some spare change into the Salvation Army red kettle at the front door, or to drop a winter coat, mittens or hats at a business holding a coat drive, or to place a few cans of hearty soup in the food bank box at the grocery store.

Better yet, pitch in by volunteering some time and energy to those worthy groups. They’re busy this time of year, and would likely appreciate the help.

Or pledge to make an effort to help out through the year.

Need doesn’t go by dates on the calendar.

They’re small gestures, but for those on the receiving end, they’re blessings.

And isn’t that what Christmas is all about?

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Getting older really isn’t that bad T

here comes a time in the lives of most people when they suddenly realize they are getting older.

I was born in 1940.

When I was younger, I wondered why on Earth anyone would want to live long enough to welcome in the new century in Sidewinder Sandy Macdougall 2000.

Living until the year 2000 would mean I would be 60 years old, an age definitely beyond the understanding of a teenager, whose main focus was on the here and now.

The old saying “Live fast, die young and leave a good looking corpse” had become my mantra.

As the years rolled by, I never really noticed much change in my attitude, but my disdain for old things and old people seemed to slowly slip away into the recesses of my consciousness.

The year 2000 even came and went and I barely paid notice except that I was glad to still be here.

We had children, grandchildren and, eventually, great-grandchildren. Suddenly, getting older became much more desirable than the alternative.

Slowly the true impact of growing old has become more apparent.

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That fairly slim athletic body of my youth has given way to something frequently referred to by rude youngsters as an obese old windbag.

Along with the disappearance of my much slimmer physique, my middle class wardrobe also vanished to be replaced by a variety of sweat pants and obscene, sweaty t-shirts and a collection of flip-flops and a few pairs of comfortable, sensible walking shoes, which, in my youth, I would have called runners.

No more smart suits, white shirts, ties and a carnation in my lapel. Those have all been replaced by threadbare sweat pants, ratty looking t-shirts bearing soup and other assorted food stains, and worn out socks, all of mismatched colours.

For an added fashion touch, there are those ill-fitting dentures that I sometimes forget to put in my mouth before leaving the apartment for my morning coffee.

And then there is trying to remember whether or not I have taken my daily medication, which amounts to one tablet.

I usually solve this problem by placing the vial containing my medication right in front of the small dish wherein I leave my teeth overnight. Of course, if I forget the medication, I will also likely forget my teeth.

And there has been more than one occasion when I have left the apartment still adorned with the cordless headphones from the television, wearing two different shoes, no eye glasses, and, of course,

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no teeth. However; I guess the one true advantage of sweat pants is not having to check to make sure your fly is done up.

As a younger man, I loved hiking with a few buddies and cycling. But nowadays my arthritis forces me to restrict my physical activities to pushing a large shopping cart around Costco with one equally aging old friend and manipulating the buttons on the television remote control.

“About the only thing I have retained from my youth is my grumpiness and warped sense of humor.”

Let me sum up some of these issues: I have glaucoma, arthritis, poor hearing, and I am probably pre-diabetic. About the only thing I have retained from my youth is my grumpiness and warped sense of humor.

Despite all these problems, I still feel a lot better off than many others who are no longer here. I am beginning to feel that I can embrace old age with no sense of loss or embarrassment. I’m now looking forward to my advancing years and whatever other frailties I pick up along the way.

Sandy Macdougall is a retired journalist and former district councillor.

This week’s question: Should the District of Maple Ridge and City of Pitt Meadows amalgamate?

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THE NEWS/letters Oil pipelines put money in our pockets Editor, The News: Re: Protest to defend climate (The News, 20 Nov. 2013) It seems to be in fashion to protest pipeline construction.

Most people seemed to be opposed without really understanding why.

Protesting pipeline construction with signs saying things like it is destroying communities. How does anything that increases wealth by creating jobs destroy a community? Does putting money into a community destroy a community?

Some protesters seem to feel that the use of fossil fuels is not good. We use fossil fuels because they are cheap and easy to access. Other countries give us money for them which allows us to have money to pay for the many social services that we enjoy. If we did not sell any fossil fuels, we would be a have-not province many times over.

Countries that buy our fossil fuels like the U.S. would, if not available, be buying them from the Middle East at a higher risk to the environment. If fossil fuels are not used, more expensive fuel systems would be used which would cost us more for all products we buy. Are these protesters OK with a 10- or 20-per-cent increase in food and other goods?

If the protesters are concerned about the remote chance of a spill, they should be demanding better prevention, not stopping construction. All spills that have happened in past are from older pipes that were build with little concern of environment or by governments with little concern.

Demand or protest for higher construction controls not stopping something that puts money in yours and everyone else’s pocket.

Others seem to protest on rational the use of fossil fuels create global warming. Fossil fuels is one of many things impacting global warming. Coal burning is biggest cause and making oil available will decrease dependence on coal use. The biggest impact on global warming is really the over population of the world—not the products they use.

It is nice to live in a fantasy world of magic where everything is provided with no thought to cost. Some protesters need to just grow up and join the real world.

Dan Banov Maple Ridge

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It’d be cool if there were tax incentives for companies over a certain staffing limit to provide company daycare. So, for instance, company A comes into town and is going to invest in an project that will hire 100 people as part of that process they set up daycare for staff so that young families can afford to live and work in Maple Ridge - they receive additional tax incentives. We don’t have the revenue to provide inexpensive daycare in the District but putting incentives to have companies do it may make the difference in someone earning $20 in Vancouver, and commuting and spending money outside of the community, being able to work in Maple Ridge. The cost of gas, insurance, daycare, etc, is practically a minimum wage job. It would be great if we as a community could get to a higher percentage of people living and working in Maple Ridge. Something lofty like 70-75% the benefits would be seen in so many areas; environment, economy, work life balance, child rearing, etc.

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Get down to tax meat, potatoes Editor, The News: Re: Zero tax increase ‘unpalatable’ (The News, 1 Nov. 2013) I’m writing in response to a very disturbing account of spending, remuneration, the hiring of more staff and wage increases received by mayor, council and senior staff in the City of Pitt Meadows over the past five years, and this is just touching the surface.

As a senior, I have seen no increases in my pension for many years and when I have received a pittance, it goes towards the tax increases yearly. This is my case. How young families manage this increase each year is beyond comprehension.

Mark Roberts, finance director for

the city, in my opinion, is missing the point when he says “the proposed preliminary tax increase of 3.3 per cent would mean an additional $56 to the average homeowner in Pitt Meadows.”

He is making this sound like it’s peanuts, but in checking my personal taxes over the part years and taking into consideration the drop in the B.C. Assessment last year, we’re really looking at over $200 per household, if assessment peaks this year, as expected.

To my fellow taxpayers in Pitt Meadows, check your tax bills!

In the article in The News (1 Nov. 2013), we are being hit by the constant line that the only way to present a zero-per-cent increase is to cut essen-

tial services, road maintenance etc. In other words, all the necessary things we need.

Tom Murray, who is spearheading the tax petition, says this has never been considered and believes that if mayor and council would simply cut all the wage increases for council and upper management as well as cease frivolous spending (i.e. the fancy bulge-outs that flatten tires) what a huge difference it would make. We have to get down to the meat and potatoes, without the gravy.

Will you help me speak to city hall and this time make sure we’re heard?

Warren Byrnell Pitt Meadows

Stop infernal ever-increasing taxes and fees Editor, The News: On the same day that Energy Minister Bill Bennett announces to the people of B.C. that B.C. Hydro will be getting a five-year increase of 25 per cent in electricity costs, we hear from “First call” who are reporting that B.C. has the highest child poverty rates in Canada.

Ever since this ridiculous “Smart Meter Program” came along many, many Hydro Customers have been expressing their concerns as to the path which B.C. Hydro has been on.

A good chunk of these increases are going directly to the B.C. Government.

This was supposed to be a “Family Friendly Government” as was the campaign slogan of Premier Christy Clark.

Now we see just how family friendly the Liberals really are.

They let B.C. Hydro take food from the mouths of babes. They allow local governments such as our District

of Maple Ridge increase our property taxes 3.5 per cent per year for the next three years, directly taking food and shelter from the children of the community as their parents can no longer afford the house they reside in and find it necessary to sell that home.

They could make changes to the Local Government Act to put a stop to these atrocious salaries paid to the backroom elites who think they run the show.

They allow ICBC to increase Auto Plan premiums without any regard to the plight of the indigent, the elderly people on fixed incomes, those who find themselves disabled and also on fixed incomes.

So, my dear premier, what of the plight of the children? What of the plight of the parent(s) who need to choose between nutritious food, ( three meals a day), and paying the hydro bill? What of the great, golden

natural gas windfalls you were counting on with overseas sales to then help keep our hydro rates reasonable?

I guess our premier rakes in plenty for herself every year and need not concern herself with the plight of the poor, the indigent, people on fixed incomes.

It would appear she is happy with these uncalled for increases in our daily costs of living or she would put her foot down and take a different approach. I remember a slogan from the 1980s election campaign referring to the Social Credit Party which aptly applies to today. It goes like this: “I’m alright Jack”. (as spoken from the premier).

When will these infernal, ever increasing taxes, fees and levies ever stop?

Mike Boileau Maple Ridge

AirCare customers are simply paying inspection fee Editor, The News: Re: Why I am paying so much for AirCare? (The News, Nov. 20, 2013) I’d like take this opportunity to address John Turner’s letter of Nov. 20, 2013 concerning the AirCare test fee.

AirCare is required by the Motor Vehicle Act to set its test fees at a level no greater than what is required to fully recover the costs of delivering the program. The program must therefore be revenue-neutral, incurring neither a loss, nor a profit. Fees collected cannot be used for any other purpose than operating the program, making it a true, user-pay system.

Many motorists mistakenly believe they are paying for coverage similar

to Autoplan insurance when they have their AirCare test. However, the AirCare test fee is designed to pay only for the test itself and not the time between that test and the date when another inspection will be required.

The AirCare expiry date for 1992-andnewer model year vehicles was intended to allow motorists to purchase two, 12-month license and insurance policies from ICBC. All 1992-and-newer vehicles having an inspection in 2013 still receive this value as they could not otherwise renew in 2014 without having had an inspection.

The $23 test fee applies to a different and simpler test that must be performed annually on 1991-and older model year

vehicles. The roughly two-to-one ratio of the fee for 1992-and-newer vehicles compared to the fee for 1991-and-older vehicles was intentionally chosen to provide approximately the same annual cost to vehicle owners.

Despite perceptions to the contrary, AirCare customers are simply paying a fee for an inspection which assesses a vehicle’s emissions performance at that point in time.

As the value for the fee is fully provided with the inspection, there is no unused value to be rebated as a result of the program concluding in December 2014.

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Typical subterfuge from marijuana advocate Speirs Editor, The News: Re: Ridge councillor not pro pot (The News, Nov. 13, 2013) Craig Speirs states, “I can tell you that signing this particular petition doesn’t mean you’re for or against any side of this issue.”

Typical subterfuge. I believe it’s safe to say that 100 per cent of those who sign the petition are for.

His comments regarding Mike Morden need addressing.

My political views differ from Mr. Morden but he is an

elected councillor and Craig Speirs is a marijuana advocate whose party and himself failed in elections. He also writes regarding the Pitt Meadows mayor not signing and Maple Ridge mayor signing, “Both mayors made their decisions as citizens

and according to their own principles. I respect that.”

Mr. Speirs is selective in his respect. He doesn’t offer it to Mike Morden and the citizens who don’t agree with him. A nightmare indeed.

Cherryl Katnich Maple Ridge

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“I don’t think amalgamation is the answer. It is looking at what we’re spending and getting back to our core services.”

But she did say that the joint-use agreement for recreation services between Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows does save money.

“I don’t see it in my time, but who knows what the future brings.”

A hypothetical number crunch, though, does have tempting results.

If amalgamation was achieved and Pitt Meadows public works department simply joined Maple Ridge’s, and the fire departments merged, the only separate costs would be that to run Pitt Meadows city hall. In 2013, that was $4.5 million.

But if administration was able to be handled out of Maple Ridge municipal hall, Pitt Meadows would save $4.5 million.

That would mean a 29-per-cent decrease in Pitt Meadows current property taxes, if they were kept separate from Maple Ridge’s.

Staff point out, though,

that city hall administration generates money through fees and permits, although presumably that money could be collected by at Maple Ridge municipal hall.

By comparison, Maple Ridge’s general government and planning departments costs for this year sit at $16 million – and are expected to rise to $19 million within three years.

empires in this city – and Maple Ridge, too.”

Walter said Pitt Meadows has a lean administration, where senior managers run two departments.

“For someone to say government spending in Pitt Meadows is excessive, I would have to argue that.”

She pointed out Pitt Meadows’s director of finance is also facilities di-

“For someone to say government spending in Pitt Meadows is excessive, I would have to argue that.”

Deb Walters, mayor, Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows tax crusader Tom Murray also sees amalgamation as a drastic measure.

“Amalgamation, I don’t really want to see that happen. That’s just too much.

“There are many ways to cut costs and I don’t think amalgamation is the way to do it.”

“They want to build

rector, while the human resources director is in charge of communications, and the director of operations runs development services.

Walters is from the Toronto area and says people are still complaining about the latest amalgamation in 1998.

When two cities merge, there is still the

same area to serve, so the staff and councils just become larger.

“I think, too, you lose a lot of connection with your citizens because now you’re bigger. I hope I don’t see it happening in my lifetime.”

Walters agrees that Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge share its parks and leisure services, which saves money, but it also tries to ensure its own independence. That joint services agreement with Maple Ridge is up for review next year.

Diking is also a priority for Pitt Meadows and was a major impetus that led to its separation from Maple Ridge in 1892.

Pitt Meadows became a municipality in 1913 and a city in 2007.

“It definitely is a high priority for us. We’re surrounded by dikes and we have to make sure they’re maintained always, or we lose Pitt Meadows, basically.

“We’re pretty proud of our independence and so is Maple Ridge, as well, and when we work together, we work well together.

“I honestly just don’t think there’s an appetite for it at this time.”

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Booze in grocery stores backed

by To m Fletch e r Black Press

The MLA in charge of the B.C. government’s liquor policy review is recommending alcohol sales within grocery stores, using the “store within a store” model in place in other provinces.

Richmond Steveston MLA John Yap announced three of his recommendations Thursday, including the idea that a separate staffed area should handle alcohol sales. He also called for no increase to the 731 private store licences that are active now, and no sales in convenience stores other than those already designated as rural agency stores.

The idea, though, isn’t sitting well with Josh Flett, manager of Foxs Reach Pub and Grill in Westgate Centre on Lougheed Highway.

“I think it’s terrible. It’s not going to benefit anybody in the community.”

The pub employs about 85 people, while the liquor store on the other side of the mall hires 30 people. But the liquor store helps support the pub.

“Our beer and wine store keeps open our bar.”

Flett said smaller liquor stores will be squeezed by the large grocery chains. Regulations could mean younger people lose their jobs if they’re now required to sell booze. “It’s a step in the wrong direction.

It’s not going to do anything for anybody.”

Yap’s full report has more than 70 recommendations, but it won’t be released until the new year after cabinet has considered it.

Liquor in grocery stores was by far the most popular topic during his public consultation, which is why only those recommendations

are being made public now, he said.

Government communications though said many details still need to be worked out, such as how grocery locations can be added without increasing the number of store licences. Allowing liquor store operators to be granted secondary licences so they could open in grocery stores isn’t being considered.

NDP liquor and gaming critic Shane Simpson said Yap has promoted the popular idea repeatedly, and Thursday’s announcement appears “cobbled together” to distract attention from BC Hydro rate hikes and B.C.’s dismal job creation performance than it is about liquor sales.

“It’s been released with no supporting evidence as to how you do this,” Simpson said. “Who gets these stores? If there’s really a moratorium on new licences, does this mean that somebody who has a 10,000-square-foot private store today is going to be told you have to give that up to get 1,000 square feet in a Safeway? I don’t think that’s going to happen.”

The Alliance of Beverage Licensees, representing private liquor stores, questioned Yap’s assertion that the change would create jobs and increase convenience.

“There are very few places around the province you will not find a liquor store already located within 100 metres of a grocery store, and having a separate liquor checkout inside a grocery store will not improve convenience,” said Ian Baillie, executive-director of the alliance.

The alliance is running a radio ad campaign saying its 10,000 employees’ jobs are at risk, and putting alcohol in grocery stores increases the chance that young people can obtain booze.

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‘We want to help shoulder the pain’ Vigil from front

The blanket she gave him was blessed with prayers and songs.

It’s meant to provide warmth, comfort and security to the person who wears it.

“We are gathered here to say we care,” said Pitt Meadows mayor Deb Walters, who was joined by Maple Ridge mayor Ernie Daykin, both at a loss for words.

“We feel sorrow and we want to help shoulder some of your pain.

We want you to know that you are not alone,” she told the family.

Through tears, Riddick’s grandpa thanked the crowd for their support.

The vigil ended with a quote from A. A. Milne, the author of Winnie the Pooh.

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Donations pour in An online campaign to raise money for the family of a toddler who died after being run over in a Pitt Meadows mall has surpassed its target.

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“At this time we cannot say that we are looking for one suspect, but there are some similarities in the two cases.”

The suspect in Tuesday’s attack is described as being approximately six feet tall with dark clothing. The man had his face covered, which is similar to the incident that took on Thursday Nov. 7.

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They hoped to raise $500 to fund a few meals but less than a day later, more than $5,000 had been donated.

By Tuesday evening, more 200 people had donated $7,505.

“I could tell the community was grieving the loss as well. People wanted to find a way to show their support for the family,” said Zanbergen, who doesn’t know the Servio family but has a daughter who is the same age as Riddick.

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The graduation rate in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District shot up to almost 91 per cent last year.

That was a last-minute addition to Wednesday’s night’s school board meeting, and a jubilant superintendent Jan Unwin noted that although the provincial average for last year has not yet been officially calculated, it was 83.6 per cent.

It was a point of pride for the educators, because in the 2008-2009 school year the rate was a substandard 77 per cent locally. It rose to 78 and 79 per cent in each of the following years, shot up to 83 per cent the next, then hit it’s lofty 90.7 per cent last year.

“Those are some good re-

sults, based on a lot of hard work by a whole lot of people,” Unwin told the board.

The school completion rate by aboriginal students has been targeted as a concern for years, and that was at 74 per cent.

That is well ahead of the last calculated provincial average (2011-2012) of 57 per cent.

For female students it rose marginally, from 74 to 74 per cent. But the male aboriginal student completion rate jumped from 62 to 71 per cent in a year.

“One of the differences has been a strategy to focus on individual kids who are struggling,” noted school board chairman Mike Murray.

“If someone is struggling, it’s noticed, and someone tries to do something about it.”

Unwin agreed that case management approach is one of the big reasons.

“We need to know every kid, and what’s their story, and then you help them.”

And, she said the many choices that kids get to make about their high school programs, including academies and cyber school, help the graduation rate.

Still, the sudden jump of some seven per cent in the completion rate is a surprise.

“You get small increases when you put systems in place, and then you refine them, and then you get really good at it,” explained Unwin.

Murray gives Unwin credit too, saying the steady rise in grad rates corresponds to her getting the top job at the district office.

“It can’t be entirely coincidence.”

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A new poll shows most B.C. residents support hunting wildlife for food, but oppose trophy hunting and fur trapping.

The online survey by Insights West found 85 per cent are in favour of eating animals and 73 per cent support hunt-

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But just one in 10 support hunting strictly for sport, with 88 per cent opposed.

Killing animals for their fur had 15 per cent support and was rejected by 81 per cent.

The topic of trophy hunting gained prominence earlier this fall when B.C.-born NHL player Clayton Stoner shot

a grizzly bear while hunting with a licence issued by the province as part of an annual lottery.

On trophy hunting, 82 per cent of men and 94 per cent of women opposed the practice.

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Although considerable additional drainage work was completed in this area, there is still potential to provide some enhancement that will have a minimum environmental impact and help to move standing water more efficiently than it does at the moment, said director of parks and facilities David Boag.

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A group of homeowners in Pitt Meadows with water-logged backyards will getting relief in the form of a ditch.

At a committee meeting Tuesday, Pitt Meadows council gave the parks department the green light to begin work on the $13,600 project, which will see culverts lowered and a shallow drainage chan-

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“The magnitude of the destruction across many regions of the Philippines is nearly impossible to comprehend,” he said.

“Millions of people are in mourning for their families and friends. Eighty to ninety per cent of the buildings I have seen are severely damaged, if not completely destroyed.”

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For the past several years, Mary Johnson and her family on Cook Avenue in Maple Ridge have enjoyed the arrival of Christmas because it meant decorating of their front yard and brightening their part of what is a dark section of

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Thanks to dozens of lights and five inflatable, automated Christmas figures, their yard became a wonderland – until Sunday night.

That’s when a thief, or thieves, crept into the yard, ripped out the extension cords and pretty lights, then tiptoed around and sneakily deflated five figurines,

all of them showing Santa with a helicopter, a motorcycle, train and Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.

Johnson’s daughter Julie Stillie can live with the loss, Chase, 7. even though the inflatables cost more

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“I won’t be able to replace it anytime soon,” Julie said.

The family put up the display on the otherwise dark part of Cook Avenue, where there’s no street light, two weeks ago, so Chase had lots of time to enjoy the display.

Julie also enjoyed watching the looks on passers by who appreciated it.

But now the front yard is dark and empty, with only a wire-framed moose and two reindeer figurines standing watch over the barren lawn.

Instead of the presents under the tree, the mean ones yanked out the lights and possibly took the wires as well.

“The took all the extension cords. They took everything,” said Johnson, pointing out the cords were taped and stapled down.

“He was in tears this morning, she was in tears this morning. My son-in-law was as mad as a March hare,” Johnson said Monday.

Chase said his dad searched the neighbourhood for them, to no avail.

“It’s sad for the kid, right?

“You can’t replace all that. That’s a lot of money,” Johnson said.

She’s been putting up the display for nine years and never had anything stolen before.

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We talk loosely about what needs to be done today. We can do it soon.

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these fine line when the fine decisions: line has been establishing crossed. The or updating day I drove to wills; creatwork in the ing power of snow was the attorney papers day I called to in the event get an apof a loss of pointment to decision-makhave my tires ing capability; swapped out, getting finances and that apcleaned up and As we age pointment was in order; busi- Graham Hookey then a week ness arrangeaway. I was ments for the lucky and the self-employed; putting weather cooperated for together end-of-life that week, but luck is the paperwork to avoid leav- worse thing to count on ing decision-making to when real crises arrive. others; determining pet Few of us who think care where this applies; we’ll be retiring on lotfiguring out when and tery money will find that where a move to a more was a good strategy later. supportive environment Having tried to initiate might be needed or some conversations with take place; determining my own parents a few how to provide support years ago, I understand at home if there are no how complicated having finances for an alternasuch conversations can tive setting or if the be. elderly refuse to leave There were few times their home; funeral arwhen we were all rangements. together and ready to sit Most of us will make down and talk about all many ofT:4.3125” these decisions of the possible scenarios

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We tiptoed around the basics as a family, but I was lucky because, on their own, they had made certain decisions and commitments that they followed as things

got tougher. Again, I say lucky because a lot of things could have gone sideways. They knew what they wanted, but I wasn’t as certain. Had they not been in the position to make their own decisions, I’m not sure I’d have known, clearly, what their wishes would have been for all of the

scenarios that eventually arose.

My wife and I are in the process of setting out a lot of the legal foundations we want our own children to have when, either suddenly or inevitably, a significant change occurs that requires decision-making for us. Even though I

am saying this, I must confess, there are some elements I have not fully taken care of, and I should. It seems skirting those fine lines remains more habitual than it should.

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What the season is all about Sunday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Over the years, the event has become a fundraiser for the Maple Ridge animal shelter.

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is also a chance for the public and Katie’s Place volunteers to meet and start the holiday season by swapping pet stories, sharing advice, meet new friends and catch up with old ones.

“It’s a great way for the pet owners in the community to get to know one another, and a fantastic way to help the animals that do not have a home of their own this holiday season.”

Everything about the event is donated and all money raised goes directly to the animals.

“The great staff at Bosley’s provide the space and goodie bags for your pet.

“The photographer and Santa donate their time, and Katie’s Place volunteers ensure that everyone has a good time and your pet is comfortable.

“We have treats to win them over, toys to grab their attention, and a Santa that adores all animals.

“Santa welcomes everyone onto his lap.

Over the years we’ve had dogs, cats, hamsters, lizards, birds, spiders, horses and many others.

Santa, the photographer, Bosley’s staff, and our volunteers believe that all pets are family and will be more than happy to accommodate you and your BAF (Best Animal Friend), regardless of what they are.

“Of course, Santa may ask that your horse stand beside him. He’s still in physiotherapy after the last one sat on his lap.”

Pet Photos with Santa is one of the shelter’s most successful fundraisers. It helps the shelter feed the animals, provide them with medical care, and house them while they await their “forever” home.

“Many animals in Maple Ridge owe their life to the kindness and generosity of Katie’s Place supporters. We are currently struggling with dry cat food donations and hope that this event will help us stock our shelves for the coming winter months.

“So please come out on Dec. 8 and get a cherished memento of your pet for Christmas, and a reminder that your generosity helped a homeless animal in your community. This is what the season is all about.”

• Bosley’s is located at 22745 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge.

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Zack Spencer reveals what turned his head week with a visit to the glitzy 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, Alexandra Straub looks at what’s cool, Bob McHugh goes green and Keith Morgan sneaks a peek at a racy compact concept. Check out the full script at drivewayBC.ca

LA-LA Land auto extravaganza doesn’t look very much little the sleek and sexy concept that was unveiled earlier this year. It should prove to be a capable car thanks to an all-new direct injection 2.0L 4-cylinder putting out 268hp and matched to the first 6-speed in the WRX. Subaru Legacy Concept A head Zack Spencer turning design that my sources tell me looks a lot like the production car.

The metallic, almost chrome looking paint, certainly helps to make the car pop but the bold front grille and macho stance could very well be included in the final version.

Lincoln MKC Lincoln has a long and distinguished history as an American premium brand but over the last few decades, it has been an extension of existing Ford products using different badging and trim. There is now a long-term plan to resurrect the Lincoln brand with all-new vehicle that use some Ford components but are developed separately from the main Ford line of products. The compact crossover MKC shares a platform with the Ford Escape but has been designed and engineered to be a very different car.

The design, other than the trademark Lincoln grille is very European and the back wrap-around hatch is maybe Audi-inspired. Standard in Canada will be all-wheel-drive and adaptive suspension, matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Auto Show is full of eye-popping sights and some even include cars!

It’s not difficult to have your head turned but it is a challenge to pick one’s top picks but I’m for the challenge.

Nissan GT-R Nismo Nissan stole the show with not only one of the fastest cars in the world but the fastest man in the world. Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Usain Bolt was on hand as Nissan’s Director of Excitement. Usain was clearly taken with the new GT-R Nismo, there were also promises to get him one to replace his gold coloured GT-R. Power has been pumped up to 600hp taking this new Nismo version to 100 km/h in just two seconds.

Look for the new GT-R in the spring of 2014. I suspect Usain will get his a bit earlier.

Chevrolet Colorado The mid-size pickup truck market has been all but abandoned by the domestic automakers over the last few years leaving this category entirely to Toyota and Nissan with the Tacoma and Frontier trucks. Wait until next year and the choice will include the all-new Colorado from Chevrolet.

Building off the success of the all-new full-size Silverado, the engineers have taken the same approach to this new truck. On the economy front, eventually there will be three engines to choose from. Out of gate, there is the base 2.5L 4-cylinder engine or a 3.6L V6.

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With hundreds of vehicles showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show, it takes a lot to stand out amongst the plethora of sparkling sheet metal, which is constantly detailed by show workers.

If you’re a sexy snake, that’s automatic grounds for attention. The SRT Viper GTS was on display, but it wasn’t just any old venom-producing reptile. It came with the Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package.

Aside from 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque being produced from its handcrafted, all-aluminum 8.4-litre, midfront V10, it comes with the first-ever use for the Chrysler Group’s unique metallic matte exterior colour. And exclusivity is the name of its game. Only 50 will be made and they’ll be available as of January 2014.

Speaking of fast things, you don’t get any faster on feet than Usain Bolt does. And if you’re paired next to Nissan’s fastest production GT-R to date, that’s an even more potent combination. Godzilla takes on the NISMO (aka NISsan MOtorsport) badge with a healthy helping of 600-horsepower and some defining exterior features.

In regards to its body, it’s more rigid than before and you’ll also find it has a “factory tuned” enhanced suspension.

The aero package, which not only looks good, also improves road holding, minimizes the negative impact of drag, while giving the car a menacing and muscular appearance.

If you’re a luxury German vehicle and you have a worldwide debut in L.A., chances are you’ll draw quite the A-List crowd. The all-new Porsche Macan did such a thing, with visitors such as Jerry Seinfeld and professional tennis player Maria Sharapova.

The Indonesian word for tiger, it’s the first Porsche in the compact SUV segment.

(Above) A Nissan GT-R and (below) a Jeep Wrangler.

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Alongside the custom ST seats, there’s a sleeping area and a 55-inch TV. Maybe I will try my hand at camping again, but only with this van!

It wouldn’t be a California auto show without a special edition Jeep Wrangler. Complete with bronze satin gloss accentuated 18-inch wheels, a matching grille, and other dark parts, the Wrangler Dragon Edition is sure to heat things up.

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Or you could say it’s the baby brother to the popular-selling Cayenne. Either way, they’re both have some spice to them.

Two renditions of Macan will be available: the Macan S and Macan Turbo. Standard features include active all-wheel drive and the Porsche double-clutch transmission (PDK). The Macan S is powered by a new Porsche-designed 3.0-litre V6 bi-turbo engine that puts out 340 horsepower. The Macan Turbo hosts a 3.6-litre V6 bi-turbo engine and emits 400 horsepower. Purrrr.

Practical and eye catching? You might not expect that from a cargo van, but when you team up with Hot Wheels, you’ll get exactly that: hot wheels.

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GVHBA Coats for Kids campaign will keep spirits bright

By Kerry Vital

The temperatures are steadily falling, and it’s time to break out the cozy winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves. However, for those who can’t afford all of that warm gear, this season might be less than cheerful.

To combat this, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’

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Association has kicked off its annual Coats for Kids campaign, hoping to beat last year’s collection number.

“Last year the response to Coats for Kids was heart-warming as Lower Mainland residents donated more than 3,000 coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts for distribution to children, teenagers and adults,” says GVHBA Board of Directors Chair Lynn Harrison.

The donation drive supports the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, which helps provide a brighter Christmas for families in need.

This year marks the 18th year of the campaign, which

brings together members all over the Lower Mainland.

“I am delighted so many prominent members of our association are participating,” says Harrison. “It is so important to help families in our communities who are in need, especially during this time of the year.”

New or gently used winter coats, scarves, gloves, toques, warm blankets and sweaters and other warm items of clothing are all welcomed, as well as unwrapped gifts and toys or monetary donations.

Among the locations you can drop off items are many Black Press community newspaper offices, developers and other housing industry professionals in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver and West Vancouver.

For a full list of participating locations and times when you can drop off donations, visit www.gvhba.org/coatsforkids.

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By Kerry Vital

Life is full of surprises, activities and excitement, and Ledingham McAllister is keeping that in mind with Charland, its condominium development in Coquitlam.

“We took your whole lifestyle into account,” says Manuela Mirecki, senior vice-president of marketing and design for Ledingham McAllister. “Life doesn’t end at your front door.”

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It also has the perfect location, just blocks from the Vancouver Golf Club and Blue Mountain Park, as well as shopping, dining and schools.

“It’s all about location, location, location,” says Mirecki. “There are mountain bike trails galore around here, and it’s incredibly green.”

Charland is joining the well-established Austin Heights neighbourhood, and will take advantage of some of the amazing views in the area.

“The views of Mount Baker and the golf course are absolutely beautiful,” Mirecki says.

Charland is equally beautiful, with its Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired exterior architecture, bamboo garden with its own seating area, infinity-pool water feature and

rooftop terrace.

“There’s a real sense of pride in the outside,” says Mirecki.

Inside, the 88 spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans range from approximately 604 to 1,003 square feet, with a large balcony or patio in every home.

Among the features you’ll find in your new space are nine-foot ceilings and contemporary laminate flooring throughout the main living areas. The kitchen in particular demonstrates the luxury of the home.

“The kitchens are spectacular,” Mirecki says. “They have all those things you would expect in a West Vancouver home. They’re really the showpiece.”

Stainless-steel appliances, halogen pot lights and under-cabinet lighting are just three of those features. The cabinetry and countertops differ depending on your colour scheme. The Dogwood scheme showcases

white Shaker-style cabinets complemented by quartz composite countertops with linearstyle ceramic tile, while the Evergreen scheme includes flat-panel cabinets in a warm-grey wood-grain finish and quartz composite countertops paired with a modern porcelain mini-mosaic tile backsplash. You’ll also find a breakfast bar or large kitchen island in most homes.

Luxurious bathrooms feature square-edge quartz countertops and porcelain tile floors.

The master ensuite includes a deep soaker tub with full-height ceramic tile surround and recessed pot lighting, which continues in the main bathroom as well.

“These are beautiful homes and floorplans,” Mirecki says.

Homes at Charland start at $219,900. For more information, check out www.ledmac. com/charland, call 604-492-3388 or visit the presentation centre at 102-1020 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, open daily (except Friday) between noon and 5 p.m.

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By Robert Prince

id you know demographers – the people who track people – predict roughly 1,200 Canadians will turn 65 every day for the next 20 years?

In other words, more than 8.7 million people will be looking to pensions, savings and government subsidies for their income during that time period, according to Statistics Canada.

Unfortunately, for many of those people, those sources of income might not be enough to get them through 20 or 30 years of retirement. It’s the downside of the new aging reality … people live longer, but that means they need more money to do so.

Hoeppner It is a bit of a conundrum, says Chris Hoeppner, from HomEquity Bank, the company behind Canada’s only reverse mortgage program for the past 27 years. People need more money to live longer, he adds, but the trouble is, most of their savings are tied up in the home they struggled to pay off while they were working.

“There are many people who are house rich and cash poor,” he states. “They did what they were taught, and did a really good job of paying off that mortgage, but they didn’t have much opportunity to save, so their cash flow is a problem now that they’ve retired.”

People who need money traditionally turn to banks for loans or lines of credit, and that’s great if you have the credit history and means to pay back the money borrowed, but, says the HomEquity Bank business development manager, it’s not something everyone can qualify for. And that’s where the Canadian Home Income Plan – better known as CHIP – comes in.

Hoeppner says people tend to know the

Anyone 55-plus with enough equity in their home can apply and, subject to an appraisal of the home, receive up to 50 percent of the value as a mortgage.

program as a “reverse mortgage” because it’s a mortgage that doesn’t decrease over time.

Instead, it increases as interest is added to the mortgage because there are no payments once the borrower has received the cash.

“Basically, it’s just a normal mortgage that doesn’t have [regular monthly] payments,” says Hoeppner. “The idea is to create flexibility for seniors who have equity in their homes.

We’re just trying to make seniors’ lives more comfortable.”

The concept is simple enough, Hoeppner offers. Anyone 55-plus with enough equity in their home can apply and, subject to an appraisal of the home, receive up to 50 percent of the value as a mortgage. CHIP does not look at income, health or credit histories to make its determination, so almost anyone with equity can qualify.

If it sounds too good to be true, Hoeppner admits “the most common thing I hear when making a presentation is, ‘What’s the catch?’

But there really isn’t one.”

He says the company’s business model

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means it makes its money at the back end, when the house is sold or the mortgagee no longer owns the home.

The biggest concern people have about CHIP is whether they will end up owing more than the house is worth if they live long enough.

“We guarantee that you will never owe more than the house is worth,” he says.

Should such a day come – and it almost never does, he notes – it’s the company’s loss because that’s the risk it assumes.

Naturally such a mortgage – one for which you never have to make a payment – comes with a certain cost, which Hoeppner says is typically two percentage points higher than standard mortgages.

“If you’re tight on cash flow, or you have bills that you’re having trouble paying, and you don’t want to have to leave your home, then this is a great option,” says Hoeppner. “What it comes down to is this: Do you want to make payments or not?”

Asked whether the CHIP program consumes all of the equity in a home, Hoeppner says

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steady growth over time in the housing market means that rarely happens. “Most will still have something left for the kids,” he offers.

He also notes that most people are changing their attitudes towards retirement living because it is so expensive.

“It’s unrealistic, for many people, to leave their biggest financial asset alone until they’re 90,” Hoeppner opines. “The CHIP program gives them another option.”

So what about the horror stories one hears about reverse mortgages? Well, Hoeppner’s response is simple – it’s the difference between the Canadian and American models. There are basically three issues people keep hearing about, and they’re all an American problem, he states.

In the U.S., lenders are highly aggressive and there is usually no cap on the total debt that can be accumulated, so when house values tumble, the companies will sue for the difference.

Also, with CHIP, renewals are automatic, but in the States people have to re-qualify, which means they might be disallowed, and then be forced to pay out when they don’t re-qualify.

And finally, says Hoeppner, American rules are often such that when one half of a couple dies, the debt becomes due and payable, which is specifically avoided with CHIP.

“It’s unrealistic, for many people, to leave their biggest financial asset alone until they’re 90.”

Chris Hoeppner, HomEquity Bank The bottom line, says Hoeppner, is that the CHIP program offers tax-free money that can improve cash flow and make life easier.

Whether it’s right for a specific person depends on that person’s specific circumstances, and the best way to find out more is to contact a mortgage broker or CHIP directly, he offers.

Robert Prince is a freelance writer who lives in Maple Ridge.

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229,900

$

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Sports briefs

Marauders tip off year with a win The Pitt Meadows Marauders senior boys basketball team beat The Handsworth Royals 73-69 on Tuesday night, in their second game, and second win, of the season.

Pitt won the game on tehe boards, with 43 rebounds to the Royals’ 25, and they were led by Smith, who had 37 points and 20 boards.Ashamalla was the only other Pitt player in double digits, as he put up 12 points.

The Pitt team is in Kamloops for a tournament this weekend.

They will play a home game on Thursday at 7:30 pm. against the Walnut Grove Gators.

Kettle donations help to feed your Community

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Contributed For him, success is Lumby in the champinot measured in points. Alex Rowley (27) of Maple Ridge has enjoyed a great sophomore season with the SFU Clan, as the midfielder takes personal accolades, and the onship game.

“Alex has improved team makes the NCAA Final Four. considerably in our enSelected to play in He has started ev“He fell in love with Then he played three ence will serve them vironment at SFU,” said in the NCAA semi6th - final.

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ClanDecember coach Alan Koch.

Indigenous Games “It’s been fun,” said and played mostly full ing,” he said. couver Whitecaps resi“Last year we were “HeDecember had a great youth 7th Christmas In the Park join us for hot His mother Christine dency team starting in the first Canadian team career with the White- Rowley of the season so games. He credits his Maple Ridge Burrards far. “We’ve been really success in his second also got into the game, 2010, and got some ex- to ever make it to an caps, but has & really chocolate Christmas cheer!

4:30pm-8pm lacrosse players Mason perience training with NCAA tournament,” blossomed on Burnaby successful as a team, year to being better as the manager. and Cooper Morais I’m also having a able to Meal balance- school “I owe them a lot.” the first team. he said.

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His workDecember 20th and - Community Christmas Everyone have both been selectBut when hit U-15 Rowley is studying They were interrate, his range of pass- lot of personal success and athletics than he ed to play in the North welcome.

(Special appearance bywas Santa!) as well. ” as a rookie, and he went to Coquitlam geography, and said he viewed by the New ing,isand his winners American Indigenous “It was nice to get also an off-season Metro Ford, and played has narrowed his career York Times, and the mentality are what sepGames.

December 22ndsome - Christmas Service 11:00am recognition,Church ” he workout regime that is in a lot of big games, options down to urban Clan was one of the arate him from other Mason will play with said of the latest hon- paying dividends. winning a provincial planner or firefighter stories of the tournaplayers.”

December - Christmas Eve Candlelight Church the U-16 team, and “I feel stronger, faster championship with that SFU leaves for the fi- ment.

Simon Fraser will24th be our.

Cooper U-19.

Rowley prides him- and more mature,” club at the U-16 level. nal four tournament in “We may have been backService in action at the 5:00pm The games will take Rowley played soccer He played on Team Georgia on Monday. overwhelmed.

This “Final Four” in Evans, self on maintaining a place this summer in high work rate on the invisit Maple Ridge up to B.C. for four years from They were in the tour- year we’re more foGAFor whencomplete the Clan faceevent listings, please our website: Regina on July 20-27, the Carson Newman field, and being smart the U-14 level, coached U-13 through U-16, nament last year, and cussed on the first time, 2014. www.caringplace.ca.

Happy Holidays! by his father Larry. and went to nationals. he believes the experi- and that will help us.”

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Pacific Junior Hockey League Harold Brittain Conference Teams GP W L T OTL Pts Abbotsford Pilots 20 14 5 1 0 29 Aldergrove Kodiaks 19 13 4 2 0 28 Ridge Meadows Flames 20 6 11 1 2 15 Mission City Outlaws 19 5 10 2 2 14 Port Moody Panthers 22 4 16 0 2 10 Tom Shaw Conference Teams GP W L T OTL Pts Delta Ice Hawks 22 15 5 1 1 32 Richmond Sockeyes 19 11 3 3 2 27 North Vancouver Wolf Pack 21 12 7 1 1 26 Grandview Steelers 19 9 7 2 1 21 North Delta Devils 21 5 15 1 0 11

Jakob Vorlicek, left, and Logan Brickwood, right on the Ridge Meadows C4 team check Brayden Caldwell of Ridge Meadows C6, during a peewee game on Sunday afternoon.

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Leading scorers Team GP Kodiaks 19 Kodiaks 19 Wolf Pack 21 Pilots 20 Kodiaks 16 Panthers 21 Wolf Pack 18

Player Stephen Ryan Kenny Prato Spencer Quon Bradley Parker Adam Callegari Daniel Delbianco Marcus Houck

Atom A Flight 1 Teams GP W L T SP Pts Cloverdale A1 2 2 0 0 1 5 Semiahmoo A1 2 2 0 0 0 4 Chilliwack A1 1 1 0 0 1 3 Coquitlam A1 2 1 1 0 1 3 Ridge Meadows 2 1 1 0 1 3 Abbotsford A1 2 1 1 0 1 3 Semiahmoo A2 1 0 1 0 1 1 Langley A1 2 0 2 0 1 1 Surrey A1 2 0 2 0 1 1

Peewee A Flight 2 Teams Seafair A2 Seattle Jr. A1 Vancouver A1 R. Meadows A1 South Delta A1 North Van A1 North Delta A1 Surrey A1 Chilliwack A1 Burnaby A1 Coquitlam A1

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A collection of photos taken at this year’s Dignity Breakfast for the Salvation Army that took place Wednesday, November 27th at THE ACT in Maple Ridge.

Mayor Ernie Daykin and Councillor Michael Morden catching up after breakfast.

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Thank you to the following organizations, groups and individuals who provided funding, donations and volunteers to support Homelessness Action Week 2013.

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Bonspiel weekend Andy Ferguson continued his winning ways and remains in a narrow two-point lead in the battle for first place in Haney Masters Curling action at Golden Ears Curling Club.

With two games remaining, the Ferguson rink kept ahead of Angelo Masaro by defeating Ed Brown.

Masters curling continues this weekend as Haney hosts the 56th annual Haney Masters Bonspiel, with 24 teams from throughout the Lower Mainland competing today and Saturday.

Teams began competition for the age-old Ralph Haney Trophy Thursday and will see a play-off Saturday morning at 10:30 for the championship trophy, which dates back to 1957.

Last year’s winner – former Brier champ Bernie Sparkes rink – will again be one of the favorites.

in focus Shelby Abell Dakota Aerchele Nikki Alexander Cheryl Ashlie Kayla Barber Alicia Bruce Shirley Burgren Tracy Camire Danielle Clutchey Cindy Daily Riley Delorme Heather Dickson Jacob Gibson Irene Gill Bob Goos Maria Green Andreolli Anita Hauck Johnny Hodgson Linda King Pam & Murray

Krangle Alana Kuzic Steve Lamonthe Tamara Larson Tammy Lumbis Danielle Maguire Cameron Mantle Emma Matthews Brenda & Bridget Maylor Sharon McCrae Jason McGillis Kyla McGonigal Peg McNichol Rhonda Murphy Carley O’Rourke Kirti Patel Shannon % Patrick OF Rose Pew

Thank you to all who provided funding, donations and volunteers to support Homelessness Action Week 2013

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

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ANNIVERSARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 4

FUNERAL HOMES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 5

IN MEMORIAM

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

BODANSKY, Ivy (nee: Hill)

TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

Congratulations to Hank & Arleen Vroom on your 50th Wedding Anniversary!!

MARINE .......................................903-920

Tony Kot Oct 7/66 - Nov 29/11

Love from your Children & Grandchildren

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FUNERAL HOMES

Two years have passed since the boys and I gave you that one last final kiss and had to say good-bye.

Two years filled with loving memories of you and our life we cherished.

Two years watching our boys grow into young men so like their amazing magical Dad, making me so grateful and proud to see your smile in theirs’.

And peace in my heart knowing that you and Maverick are going for long runs once again together, listening to your feet/paws pounding on the pavement of air in Heaven.

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

Grant Mead

July 15, 1934 ~ Nov 30, 2010

Always in our hearts, love Joan, Travis & Family

Missing you each and every moment,

In Loving Memory of

Tyler Mahon

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Until we meet again, Love, Tanja, Emerson and Marcus

Feb 26, 1988 ~ Nov. 29, 2001

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OBITUARIES

Berry, Frederick

A Celebration of her Life will begin on Nov. 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Maple Ridge Cemetery, 21404 Dewdney Trunk Rd where she will be laid to rest. The Celebration will be rejoined at the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel, 11969 216th Street. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ridge Meadows Hospital are greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

August 15th, 1946 - November 22nd, 2013

Fred passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 47 years and family by his side after a long battle of a rare cancer (GIST) for six years.

He was born in Toronto, Ontario and moved to BC with his family in 1975.

Fred will be dearly missed by his loving and devoted wife Lorraine (Skrepnek), daughters Tammy and Denise, son Robert, grandchildren Sanchera, Branden, Twyla, Keenan, Logan, Teresa, Nicole, two great grandchildren Jason and Jaxon, sister Helen Jensen, brother in-law Lorne (Linda) Skrepnek, and sister in-law Janet Skrepnek, and several nieces and nephews. His life long friends Gary (Karen) Thompson, Steve (Sharon) Shewchuk and numerous friends and colleagues throughout his years.

Fred is pre-deceased by his daughter Theresa, parents Benjamin and Helen, father in-law and mother in-law Robert and Ada Skrepnek, brother in-laws Al Jensen, Reg Skrepnek, and niece Sandra Jensen.

Fred had various jobs throughout his life as he always liked to dabble starting in Toronto at Lever Brothers, Miller Paving and then started a journey with the Holiday Inn moving his family to BC in 1975 to assist with the opening of the first two Holiday Inns in Vancouver. He then retired after 25 years as a millworker for Interfor and Halo Mill, and a carrier for The Province and The Sun. As Fred could never sit and relax he then opened his leisure landscaping business.

Fred was well known as the man with the deep voice that could sing like no tomorrow and make the women melt, and cruising around in his 1970 Chevy Impala “Big Red” not to mention always having a Tim Horton’s coffee in his hand and reminiscing about his years spent at Green River.

He enjoyed in his years, bingo calling, playing the banjo, playing and coaching bowling, karaoke and cattle penning announcing.

Fred’s Celebration of Life and Service will be held on Friday, December 6th, 2013 at 1 pm sharp at Meadow Highlands Mobile Home Co-op off Hammond Rd in Pitt Meadows. 11892 Ponderosa Blvd in the Main Rec Hall.

Passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Nov. 24th, 2013 after graciously succumbing to cancer. Ivy was born to the late Charlie and Evelyn Hill in Rochester, Alberta on July 24th, 1923.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Bodansky.

She is very much loved and will be dearly missed by her children, Vivian Anderson, Ernie Bodansky, Gloria Pohl (Darrell), Leslie Bodansky (Jaynee), Naomi Jensen (Randy), Mark Serack, 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a vast amount of nieces & nephews.

She was known for her determination and willingness to mother to those entered her path. She was not afraid of meeting a challenge head on and with a mischievous glint in her eye and a sweet smile on her face she just “went ahead and got it done”.

As we loved you, So we miss you, In our memory you are near.

Loved, remembered, longed for always.

Bringing many a silent tear.

Grandpa & Grandma Mahon cousins Colin & Steven Brown, Bradie Mahon, Aunties Tracy Mahon & Jaymay Brown, Uncle Murray Brown

Vickie Lynne McGilvray (Stangland) June 29, 1961 ~ Nov 29, 2007

As We Loved You, So We Miss You In Our Memory You Are Near, Loved, Remembered, Longed For Always Bringing Many A Silent Tear So Loved and Missed by Mom and Dad, Family and Friends JOHN NIXON BURGESS 1991 - 2013 Remembering John, Arie & Kevin.

All that you were, that you are, still.

Arohanui, family, friends & special namesake Nixon Charlotte Tora

October 6, 1942 November 23, 2013

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and Oma. Joan’s Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, came and took her peacefully in His arms, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Hitzum, Holland, and grew up in the Lower Mainland, B.C. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Bill, sons Harvey (Deb), Don (Darlene) and Stephen (Lisa) and 5 grandchildren, Cameron, Alyssa, Brendan, David and Ethan. She will be greatly missed by her family and all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at the Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church, 20245 DewdneyTrunk Road, on Saturday, November 30 at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

WEATHERBEE, Maxine Ruth (nee Caudle)

BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.851.4736 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

FERGUSON, George Andrew William

In Loving Memory Of

FABER, Joan Florence

Born Sept. 9, 1936, died suddenly on Nov. 20, 2013, survived by wife of 45 yrs Shirley; 3 sons, Michael (Barb), David (Carmen), and Scott; brother Jack (Karen); 4 granddaughters, Alyssa, Tara; Jessica, and Meghan; and many cousins, aunts, nieces, nephew and friends. Funeral service will held on Sat. Nov 30, @ 1:00 at Pitt Meadows Community Church, 12109 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows. Interment will be Mon. Dec 2 @ 1:00 at North Vancouver Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations to Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation, or Parish of St. Bride, greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

McGillivray, Gordon Wayne May 1, 1946 - Nov. 19, 2013 It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Wayne McGillivray. He is survived by his five sons, David (Maria, their children Lawrence, Joseph and Serena), Eugene, Tyler, Brandon and Hayden.

He had such pride in all of his boys. He is also survived by his brother Jim (Janine, their children Sheldon and Jacob).

He was predeceased by his father Eugene, his mother May and his sister Sharon. May you surf the skies Wayne and rest in peace. By request there will be no funeral service.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

January 30, 1937 - November 22, 2013, surrounded by her loving husband of 57 years, Leonard and her four children, Karen, Wayne, Donna, Stephen - she is free. Her last week was spent in the company of her family whom she loved with all her heart. Known to her many grandchildren and great grandchildren as Nanny, she was someone special who filled these children with songs, homemade apple pie, hugs and kisses and love. She truly missed her brother Ron (Eileen), sister Shirley and all her nieces and nephews and her Nova Scotia home. She is now in the company of her mom and dad, her younger sister Pat and her nephew Ricki. She has left all of us with a piece of her so we may carry on and keep our family strong. Memorial service to be held Saturday, Nov 30 @ 3pm in the Chapel at Maple Ridge Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

STEWART Mary Alice Cooper Dec. 28, 1932 - Nov. 26, 2013 Mary passed away peacefully on November 26, 2013 with her family at her side. Mary was born at Cleveland House in Wetherby, England and moved to Dawson City, Yukon at the age of six weeks. Mary moved to Vancouver when she was 18 and spent several years living in various small towns in BC before settling in Coquitlam for the next 30 + years. Mary spent her final years in Maple Ridge, close to her son & his family. Mary was predeceased by her first husband Gordon Kilty and daughter Susan Kilty and second husband, Gerald Stewart. Mary is survived by her daughter Sharon Stewart, son Jim Kilty (Ann); granddaughters Deanna (Todd), Stacey (Kraig) and great - grandchildren Tyson, Damon and Kaylee. Mary loved her family and molded all of us into what we are today. She loved to play the accordion and piano and later became a seamstress and loved to do arts & crafts. Many of Mary’s special Christmas stockings will be hanging with love around the world. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimers Association would be appreciated. Services to be announced.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneralchapel.ca

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COMING EVENTS

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.Retro Design & Antiques Fair. Dec 1st, 10am-3pm. 3250 Commercial Dr. Info:604-980-3159. Adm. $5.

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

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CHRISTMAS CORNER

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Belles and Bags Maple Ridge Baptist Church Friday, November 29th Doors Open at 6:00pm

Join us for an evening of

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPREE

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

December 2nd - 13th, 2013 9:30am - 4pm 481 - 216th St. Langley

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.

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Please support your local wildlife shelter and get a jump on your Christmas shopping with items such as mouse pads, hoodies, sweat shirts and beautiful pictures.

Tickets $12 at the door or Pre-sale $10 at: www.ridgebaptist.ca Proceeds to Monarch Place.

22025 26th Ave, Langley off 224th St.

Critter Care Wildlife Society 604-530-2054

Christmas Shopping (30 tables of various vendors), Desserts & an uplifting Christmas Program ~~~~~~~~~~~

Country Christmas red door farm

INFORMATION ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

22155 Lougheed Highway

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FOUND: SCARF, multi color with some sparkle. Vicinity of Maple Ridge Newspaper front doors. 604476-0702

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

CHILDREN

Become a PLEA Family Caregiver.

PLEA provides ongoing training and support.

A young person is waiting for an open door...make it yours. y

Everyone Welcome 12138 Edge Street

caregiving@plea.bc.ca 604.708.2628 w w w. p l e a . c a

Maple Ridge Vendor tables for Crafters, Direct Sellers still available Contact Crystal at 778-317-3270 or elcraftfair@gmail.com

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Sales Specialist Digital Products Black Press has an immediate opening for a digital sales specialist to monetize several highly successful online advertising platforms including LocalWork.ca.

Main Duties: t Contact prospective customers as directed by the Manager for a range of Black Press Digital advertising opportunities. Primary contact will be via telephone & e-mail. t Maintain contact and call volumes through a CRM system. t Creativity is an asset.

Qualifications: t The successful candidate will possess exceptional telephone marketing skills and will enjoy working in fast paced environment and have at least 2 years of direct selling experience. t This is a full time position based in Langley, BC. Black Press Offers Competitive Compensation, Benefits & Opportunities For Career Development. t Apply with resume to: Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager: koconnor@bpdigital.ca

EDUCATION

Classes Start SOON in Maple Ridge!

Become a

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Making Memories Childcare Lic. Group Childcare 2-1/2 - 5 yrs old.

Full & half day programs.

ECE qualified staff Subsidies welcome.

Join one of the most in-demand professions in BC.

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

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EDUCATION

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Where Your Success Matters!

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CREATIVE SERVICES

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This is a full time position for an experienced ad designer. The successful applicant should be familiar with Mac OSX and Adobe InDesign Software and ideally have experience designing ads and page layout.

You must be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven open office environment.

Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to: Sandy Grenier Box 458 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Email: publisher@northislandgazette.com

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MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

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HELP WANTED

The award-winning North Island Gazette is seeking a graphic designer to join our community newspapers’ production department.

Sun, Dec. 1st 10am-4pm

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• Use your training as a stepping stone to a nursing career.

Fax resume 604.462.9859 or e-mail - hiroofingltd@shaw.ca or Call: Sue 604.880.9210

Close to major route

(cash sales only)

• Hands-on accelerated training by skilled professionals, with a schedule that lets you earn while you learn.

Wages Commensurate with Experience.

Programs included: Arts, Science, Music, Math, Dramatic Play & Sports Fully licensed, Qualified E.C.E. Caregivers & Teachers

Christmas Craft Fair

* Christmas trees * vintage home decor * holiday baking

EDUCATION

w/ Air & Crane Ticket

Req. for Maple Ridge roofing co.

Drivers abstract required.

Eric Langton Elem. School

10am - 4pm Nov 30 & Dec 1 Dec 7 & 8 Dec 14 & 15

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CLASS 3 DRIVER

LOST AND FOUND

CRAFT FAIRS

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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Join a profession that supports and cares for our community.

Medical and dental office clerks and transcriptionists are always in high demand. In addition to basic administrative and bookkeeping skills, you will also learn standard medical terminology.

Career Opportunities: Medical Office Assistant O Dental Office Assistant Medical Transcriptionist MSP Billing Clerk O Ward Secretary Pharmaceutical Firms O Medical Supply Firms Medical Clerical in Research & Care Agencies

CALL MAPLE RIDGE: 604.457.3600 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

Advertising Manager

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DRIVERS

The Chilliwack Progress has an immediate opening for a full-time Advertising Manager, reporting to the Publisher.

The successful candidate will lead a professional sales team with a strong mandate to grow both print and online revenue. They will strive to build a team that will be one of the best in the industry.

This individual will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the advertising team, developing and managing new products and exceeding the department’s sales targets. The Advertising Manager will work closely with the Creative Services Manager to provide the best results for advertising clients. Developing relationships with community leaders and businesses is a must.

Candidates considered for the position will be innovative and energetic and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment. They will be both creative and entrepreneurial in nature with a proven sales record.

The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Chilliwack Progress, first published in 1891, is currently a twice-weekly award winning community newspaper. We are a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with newspapers in both Canada and the Untied States.

Please send a resume with cover letter to publisher@theprogress.com by 5:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2013, to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher by email: publisher@theprogress.com

The Abbotsford News, The Mission Record & Chilliwack Progress Are looking for two drivers to make deliveries of bulk newspapers to specific locations throughout the cities of Abbotsford, Mission & Chilliwack.

Newspapers are picked up from our plant in Abbotsford.

Takes approximately 4 - 6 hrs to complete each delivery area. Deliveries are to be made on Tuesday & Thursday between 4:00 am & 2:30 pm.

Earn approximately $900.00 to $1800.00/month.

Must have a 16 foot, 1 ton cube or a 3/4 ton cargo van.

This is a permanent contract position. Interested parties please submit your resume and picture of vehicle to:

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

MILL FOREMAN

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051.

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COMMUNITY HOME SUPPORT WORKER wanted for young female (24 yrs) with Asperger’s Syndrome, (high functioning) to assist with daily living & functional skills. Must be personable & reliable. Experience an asset. Class 5 Drivers lic an asset. Rotating shifts.

Please email:maureenaldridge@shaw.ca

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Earn Extra Cash!

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HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Consultant We are looking for a motivated self-starter that can thrive in a competitive sales environment.

Available routes in Maple Ridge

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients through superior customer service and strong sales skills. They will be expected to keep up with a high demand for developing new business, employing extensive prospecting and cold-calling techniques.

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011011 - 114B Ave., 115A Ave., 116A Ave., 196A St., 196B St., 197A St., 197B St., 198 St., 116B Ave. 41011032 - Alouette Blvd., Blaney Dr., Blaney Way, Bonson Rd., Tully Cres.

Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

I=: C:LH Circulation

brian@mapleridgenews.com

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS.

NOWThose HIRING with Where winners work!

• Tuesday Mornings & Wednesday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove

The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to regular deadlines will be important for success.

Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package.

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

Please submit your resume with cover letter by 5:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2013, to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher by email: publisher@theprogress.com Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

The Chilliwack

Please apply online at:

Local Plastic Remanufacturer requires

★ Plastic Sorters ★ Extruder Operators ★ Forklift / Yardman ★ Wash Line Person Call Debbie (604)462-7335 Shakepacker’s, Cuberman & Shingle Sawyers with experience required at local shake & shingle mill.

Pease apply in person to: Steve Cloutier @ 34980 Lougheed Hwy. Mission, BC or call 604.826.6130 goldbandshakeandshingle@ gmail.com

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LABOURERS

SEASONAL FARM LABORERS Required for Erica Enterprises Pitt Meadows.

February November 2014 $10.25/hr. 6 days/wk. 50-60hr./wk. Potting, pruning, weeding & harvesting.

Must be prepared to work outdoors in all conditions. Bending, lifting, kneeling, standing and walking required. Email resume to: ericaenterprises@shaw.ca

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Cubermen, Shake & Shingle Packers, Block Pilers, Trimmermen, Shake & Shingle Sawyers & Forklift/Yardman Required by Maple Ridge Red Cedar Products.

Progress 11-13H_CP14

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

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The Chilliwack Progress, a twice-weekly, awardwinning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales consultant.

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

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Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ž ton) and clean driver abstract.

The Chilliwack

11-13H_CP14

Please apply in person to Steve Cloutier @ 34980 Lougheed Hwy Mission or call 604.826.6130 goldbandshakeandshingle@ gmail.com

BRIGHTON COLLEGE - Train to be a Health Care Aide in 26 weeks. 604.901.5120

Superior Customer Service

Progress

TRADES, TECHNICAL

required for busy shake & shingle mill. Successful candidate must be experienced in mill operations & possess an excellent work ethic.

JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM!

HELP WANTED

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ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

required by Pitt Meadows based company.Experience with trouble shooting to the component level is nec. Valid D.L. is required.

Please forward resumes to:

~ no phone calls please ~

The Abbotsford News Black Press Circulation Department 34375 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 604-870-4595 or email to: circulation@abbynews.com

No phone calls please.

604.476.2740

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Adam @ #12-11443 Kingston St Maple Ridge, V2X 0Y6

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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or: adam@meiinternational.com

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYEES WANTED Your Future is a Click Away.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

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DESIGN

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CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

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Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

ENVIRO FRIENDLY CLEANING

$25/hr. Min. 2 hrs.

Lauren 778-862-1920

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

WE’RE ON THE WEB

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

www.bcclassified.com

604-468-8889 candymassage.blogspot.com/

157

SALES - INSIDE TELEMARKETING

260

ELECTRICAL

MAIDS R’ US

281

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

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

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

GARDENING

Call: (604)518-0974

Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

EAGLE TILE A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge

The ideal candidate will have experience, be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A car and a valid driver’s license is required.

The Leader is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 100 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Send your resume with cover letter by December 6th, 2013.

Jim Mihaly publisher@surreyleader.com The Surrey Leader #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, BC V3S 5J9

604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

288

604-467-6065

356 .Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052

HOME REPAIRS

Lawn Mowing Service Grounds Maintenance Pruning/Hedging Yard Clean-Ups Residential / Commercial INSURED - FREE ESTIMATES

604-476-0075 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

Den’s GarDENing Services Cleanups, Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Topping, Pruning Chipping & Stump Grinding

DON’T FALL BEHIND

604.465.2944 DUTCH TOUCH

GUTTER CLEANING

Green Services Ltd

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

M.T. GUTTERS

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

~ FULLY INSURED ~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

LANDSCAPING

317

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

DISPOSAL BINS

By Recycle-it 6 - 50 Yard Bins

Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

300

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Starting from $99.00

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

320

www.blackpress.ca

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.

Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service

Landscape Maintenance & Construction

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

EAGLE ROOFING

meadowslandscapesupply.com

GREENSKEEPERS

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

~ 25% off with this ad ~

(604)465-1311

By joining the number one community newspaper serving Surrey/North Delta, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

www.skyviewroofingltd.com Fall Special 15% Off. 604-317-4729

Free estimates, Seniors Disc, high quality, low cost, WCB. (free baseboard painting)

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

The Surrey Leader has an opening for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative.

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD.

STARBRUSH PAINTING

7 Days / Week

Advertising Sales Representative

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

A name you can trust

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

SALES - INSIDE TELEMARKETING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Home Renovations and New Construction

Prompt Delivery Available

Since 1985 604-808-0212

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains.

Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

.

Dean 604-834-3076

Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

157

XMAS SPECIAL - $200: Standard bdrm, 2 coats incl patching / Walls only.

Quality Painting & Handyman Serv.

604-928-7765 ~ 604-710-0070

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

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

Residential & Commercial

TONY’’S PAINTING

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601

604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777

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

DRYWALL

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

BEST CLEANERS

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

257

PLUMBING

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

Licensed * Bonded * Insured

Incls. Equipment & Supplies

SALES - INSIDE TELEMARKETING

mariescustomizedcleaning @gmail.com

SERVICES

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

157

* Gift Certificates * Fridays Open

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING

. 4 U SPA

HIGH VOLTAGE!

171

CLEANING SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANING

SHEETMETAL AND CRANE OPERATORS WANTED WKM is currently looking for journeymen and/or registered apprentices We offer competitive wage packages and LOA Please send resumes to Box 225, Trail BC V1R4L5 or email davidfontaine@shawcable.com or phone 250-364-1541 for more information

PERSONAL SERVICES

236

Intex Janitorial & Maintenance Services ROUTE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE We are looking for outgoing individuals to help take care of our amazing customers. You are responsible for daily pick up and delivery of uniforms, mats, towels and more. Customers are the focus of everything we do, so your face-to-face time with each of them every week is critical.

You have a good driving record, a strong work ethic, and a customer service attitude.

Enjoy Mon. - Fri. Day Shifts, Benefits, Good Pay, & A Family Culture w/ Many Opportunities For Advancement.

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

PETS

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

LOVING DOG FOR GOOD HOME, Staffordshire/Pitbull, 2yrs spade female. Brindle. Great with kids & adutls. 604-615-7244 Abbotsford, 604-514-3809 Langley

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

509

AUCTIONS Antique & Collectible Auction

Monday, Dec 2nd ~ 7:00pm View: Sunday 1pm-4pm Monday from 10am Central Auction #313 - 20560- Langley Bypass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.com

706

NEWER APARTMENTS ◆ 1 & 2 Bdrm starting at $750 ◆ Six Appliances ◆ Secured Underground Prkg. ◆ Cls. to West Coast Express ◆ Adult Oriented New SRI *1404 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

DifďŹ culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, Approved pets only.

Criminal Record check may be req.

Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.466.8404 (Erik)

RENTALS 706

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

604-572-3733 www.tkhaulaway.com

548

FURNITURE

APARTMENT/CONDO

#1 Cash Buyer ~ Since 1987 ~ $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

ANYTHING OF VALUE

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Single Items to Entire Households 604-463-4449 604-209-6583

TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

374

TREE SERVICES

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Much loved & seldom used; Ladies clothing sz 10-12, shoes sz 8-8.5.

Mens clothing (lrg). (604)467-7117

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm $625/mo & 1 bdrm $550/mo Inc. hot water CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appt.

(9am-5pm)

PRESCHOOL CLOSING All equipment. One Buyer Takes All Maureen 604-463-8459

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ALTO CONN SAX $495.

604-859-5925

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

REAL ESTATE

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523 MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875 GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

W.M.Ridge rancher, 2bdrm+den, lg lot, 19’x15’ wrkshop 220V, new furnace, $415K. 604-944-8100.

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

PETS 456

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800 Incl heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores and Schools.

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 1 bdrm apt, $750/mo incl heat, h/w, N/P. Avail Nov 1. Call 604-476-6683.

PETS

Maple Ridge New 14’or16’ wide custom for vacant pad in Ruskin mobile home prk. $89,888 w/pad rent $550/mo.

Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960.

CAIRN TERRIER Puppies. Home raised, Shots, dewormed. $450.

778-808-0570, 604-859-1724 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 CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604794-7347

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982

FEED & HAY

Black Lab German Shepherd Rottie pups, 8 wks old, vet check, 4 left, 2 females, 2 males, 3 black, $495; 1 tan, $595. Call 604-864-1004.

&

MAPLE COURT II

Hay for sale.

2013 first crop hay. $5 per bale.

Mike (604)465-4462

477

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799 NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $88,888 w/$550 pad rent.

Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

Pitt Meadows 2 bdrm very large ste, nr WCE, inste ldry, full ktch & din rm, vaulted ceiling, rec rm in bldg, $1150mo Jan1. 604-830-3546

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge OfďŹ ce & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

RENTALS 752

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

845

PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm T/H in quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

TRANSPORTATION 810

METAL EXCHANGE WE BUY SCRAP METAL

AUTO FINANCING

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

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WE BUY CARS

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

Call 604-467-3944

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

Maple Ridge: Newer home, sep. priv room, wi-fi, full cbl, all util incl $525unfurn $550furn 778-893-2750

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/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

604-463-3000

Polo Club Apartments

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express

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604-467-7878

23359 Fisherman Rd, Albion Mon-Sat 8am-4pm www.fvme.com The Scrapper

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

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

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

Maple Ridge $1100.

SWIMMING POOLS/ HOT TUBS

HOT TUB REPAIRS. All makes & models, chemical supplies & water testing. Jim 604-477-pool (7665)

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Clean 2 BR condo Gas F/P, soaker tub, secure U/G parking. Close to WC Express, tennis park, shopping etc Avail Nov 1.

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

373

2 bdrm bright apt.

RENTALS

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILER Puppies. Ready December 1st. $1000/firm. (778)899-3326 TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old.

Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

RENTALS

RENOVATED SUITES RENOVATED 1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925 S Incl heat/ht water, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shoping/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

736

MAPLE RIDGE. Quiet home, good area, near bus. N/P. $525 incl utils, cable, net & lndry. 778-628-4665.

750

SUITES, LOWER

CENTRAL COQUITLAM: New large 1 bdrm suite, stainless steel appl, w/d. Utils & internet. n/s, n/p. $850/mo. Avail. now. 604-939-9198

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

Coquitlam 1 brand new bdrm ste $950 incl granite counters. utils & security alarm, N/P. 604-817-8058 Coquitlam Falcon Dr. 1 bdrm grnd flr bright, sep ent, no ldry NS/NP $780 incl utils/cbl 604-374-8605 MAPLE RIDGE Balsam Crk, 8 year old 2bdrm suite, 1.5baths, 5 appls, ns/np, $850. Jan1. (604)773-3912 MAPLE RIDGE west. 1 Bdrm grnd lvl ste inste w/d, nr Superstore & transit, avail Nov 30. (604)457-1410

MAPLE RIDGE, West.

Bright and spacious 1 bdrm.

Close to all amenities.

No laundry, N/S, N/P. Avail Jan 1st. $650/mo incl utils.

Call (604) 765-4074

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 HONDA Civic, 4 dr, AirCared, a/c, c/d, srvcd by Honda since new, runs well $3000 obo. 604-467-0686

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

HOMES FOR RENT CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm cottage.

604-467-4583

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE 6 bdrm bsmt house 2 wood f/p, fncd yd, 3 baths lots of prkg $1650/mo. Avail now. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450

GREAT LOCATION COQUITLAM Centre, nr schls/college. 5Bdrm, 2baths, recroom, storage, lrg yrd. $1700. 604-939-0273.

COQUITLAM Totally Reno’d 3 bdrm rancher. Nr schls/shops. Priv bkyrd. $1650 Dec 15/Jan 1. 604-913-7785

Giving warms the heart.

Donating a coat can warm two at a time.

MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 Street.

4 Bdrm house, 5 appls. Avail now. $1995/mo + utils. (604)722-5609

Maple Ridge - $2200

Be the 1st tenant in this Luxury 3,400 SF 5 BR home w/dbl garage. Close to Alouette Elem and Maple Ridge Sr Sec. Fenced yard,2 kitchens, covered sundeck with view.

Avail Nov 1.

Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523 MAPLE RIDGE, Central: 5/bdrms, 3/bath CDS, dbl gar, 2,200sf . Nr all amens & schls. pet neg, N/S. $2157/mo (604)785-8851.

MAPLE RIDGE Rancher - Laity St. 3 bdrms, 2baths, large yard & shop.

Near schools & transit. $1500. Avail Dec 1st or Jan1st. (604)463-9725.

SILVERDALE ACREAGE. 3 BDRM All appl. Free heat? 604-936-3088

TOP PRODUCERS REALTY LTD MAPLE RIDGE: 228th St: 1 Bdrm condo. Avail NOW! Granite throughout. Big windows. Insuite ldry. Np/Ns $950/mo

For viewing call Gulnaz 604-820-9000 or TEXT 604-854-0011 For pictures & details visit MindyMcPherson.com

Black Press is collecting coats for kids in support of the Greater Vancouver Home Builder’s Associations’ 18th Annual Coats for Kids Campaign to be held Nov 18 - Dec 6. Last year 1000’s of coats were collected by GVHBA members for distribution by the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau and other agencies. (Scarves, gloves, toques and blankets also accepted.)

Bring in your items to the

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge

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BLACKFRIDAYSALE

4DAYSONLY ALL

MEN’S WOMEN’S WINDRIVER ROAMERS

MEN’S CASUALWEAR WATER-REPELLANT HOODIES (STYLE SHOWN 2BDDWRAS-WR7) OUR REG $29.99-$129.99 Includes HD1® T-MAX® Hoodies

4999

$

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(STYLE SHOWN: 5CPBWRAS-2101, 5DQAWRAS9) OUR REG $79.99-$89.99 More styles available in-store

SALE

3999

MEN’S DENVER HAYES SLIP-ON & SIDE-ZIP WINTER BOOTS

(DH6000A, DH6004A) OUR REG $59.99

50

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WOMEN’S POLAR FLEECE NIGHTSHIRTS (3AFGDHFH3-749) OUR REG $29.99 Available in most stores or through FastFind.

SALE $14.99

ALL

MEN’S DAKOTA UNLINED FLANNEL SHIRTS

SELECT STYLES ONLY. (3BGCDHFH3--345, 3BGBDHFH3--126/145) OUR REG $49.99

(STYLES SHOWN 2CEADKB36478/79/80) OUR REG $24.99-$28.99

SALE $12.49-$14.49

50%

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WOMEN’S PLUSH JERSEY ROBES

MEN’S CORDS

(3AFGDHFH3-718) OUR REG $49.99

(STYLES SHOWN 4AMCDHAS1711 /13/14) OUR REG $24.99

SALE $24.99

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WOMEN’S SWEATERS

SALE $14.99-$64.99

$

50%

2999

$

BUY ONE GET ONE

FREE

*

SALE

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SALE

50%

SALE

HURRY IN TO SAVE BIG NOV 29 TO DEC 2

equal or lesser value.

ALL

MEN’S DENVER HAYES driWEARTM UNDERWEAR (STYLE SHOWN 6BSCDHAS907CL/908CL) OUR REG $10.99-$19.99 Assorted colours

MEN’S DAKOTA QUILTED FLANNEL SHIRTS (3127.3127 0/S) OUR REG $36.99

SALE $12.49

40%

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* Second item must be of

2499

$

MEN’S DAKOTA NORTHBAY FELT PACKS (SANFDKW8530) OUR REG $179.99

SALE $139.99

50%

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ALL

WOMEN’S DENVER HAYES PERFECT FIT LACE PANTIES (STYLE SHOWN 6DUCDHFB3-D1400 OUR REG $9.99 OR 3 FOR $18

HURRY IN!

Shop Local! Everybody Wins.

Local Shops Support Local Events & Teams

22722 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge

604-463-7277

Custom Embroidery Centre on Premises • Locally Owned and Operated

Monday - Friday 9 am - 9 pm • Saturday 9 am - 9 pm • Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Maple Ridge Store Only