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Prison babies to stay with moms B.C. Corrections won’t appeal court ruling

by M o ni s ha M ar tin s staff reporter

The B.C. government will not appeal a court ruling that forced the province to reinstate a program allowing mothers to care for their newborn babies while serving time in a Maple Ridge prison.

B.C. Corrections confirmed staff are currently developing a

new program for the Alouette Correctional Centre for Women to meet a deadline set by Supreme Court Justice Carol Ross, who ruled the government’s decision to shut down the program was unconstitutional.

The December court ruling held that mothers’ and babies’ rights were violated by the government’s decision to “arbitrarily” end the program in 2008, resulting in infants being separated from their moms during a vital formative period.

Justice Ross gave the province six months to reinstate the program, which means a new ap-

proach must be in place by June.

“Over the coming months, B.C. Corrections will determine how best to meet the court’s direction.

Children’s safety is paramount and it’s important that we take a thoughtful approach,” said Cindy Rose, with B.C. Corrections.

The government’s decision to forgo an appeal is being welcomed by groups who work with incarcerated women, including the law firm that represented Amanda Inglis and Patricia Block, two former inmates who sued the province in a bid to reinstate the program.

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It would cost the Maple RidgePitt Meadows school district $5.5 million to lower class sizes back to 2002 levels.

As part of the provincial government’s legal wrangling with Serra teachers, the Education Ministry asked boards to calculate the financial impact of the change.

The B.C. Supreme Court recently ruled in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, agreeing that the government violated union members’ rights by stripping their collective agreement of class size provisions.

That decision will put financial pressure on already cash-strapped school districts.

“It should be noted that the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district is currently estimating that it will be facing a funding shortfall of approximately $4.5 million,” notes the local board’s report to government.

“If the implementation of the 2002 collective agreement language would be required without any additional funding from the Ministry of Education, then the estimated shortfall would increase to at least $9.98 million (eight per cent of the SD42 operating budget).

“To effect changes of this magnitude in any given year would be extremely difficult and would most likely significantly impact the quality, effectiveness and responsiveness of the education services provided to students enrolled in our schools.”

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‘Push for more West Coast Express time’ Transportation plan soon will set out long-term goals

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

If Maple Ridge wants more commuter train service, or a station in Albion, it will have to push for it with some facts and figures and a plan, says Coun. Corisa Bell.

“Where are we at with the West Coast Express conversation? I would like to lobby and we need to have a plan in order to do that,” she said Monday.

But the numbers may not be there, she added later as council discussed the final draft of Maple Ridge’s longterm transportation plan, a document two years in the making.

And TransLink doesn’t sound interested.

“I don’t think that they are on the same wavelength that we are wanting,” Bell said of TransLink.

More talk may be needed to get TransLink to consider the former Albion ferry site as a possible station location.

Bell, who is considering a run for mayor this fall, said she’s been told

by TransLink there is not enough demand or ridership to warrant expanding beyond the five rush-hour trains that haul commuters from Mission to Vancouver. She also asked about a feasibility study on WCE expansion done in 2011 that could provide backup data. TransLink announced the study September 2011, but it hasn’t been released.

“Long term, how can we plan to get what we’d like? Is TransLink and WCE, are they really wanting to have the discussion about having an Albion station? Have we had these con-

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Coun. Corisa Bell doesn’t think TransLink is interested in adding a train station in Albion. versations with TransLink?”

Maple Ridge is renewing its transportation plan, a document that sets out long-term goals, and council was looking at the final draft version at its Monday workshop. After some final tweaking, it goes back to council in May. The plan doesn’t mention an Albion train station, said Coun. Michael Morden, who plans to run for mayor in November.

“That’s of great concern to me.”

Public works general manager Frank Quinn said council has lob-

bied for more train service and that’s resulted in more cars being added to the five commuter trains that run between Mission and Vancouver.

But increasing the frequency can’t happen until a new deal is reached between TransLink and CP Rail on track rental time. The current contract expires Halloween night 2015 and negotiations for a new deal haven’t started.

TransLink is also struggling with its finances, said municipal engineer Dave Pollock.

Nevertheless, the district is con-

cerned about the “level of investment in transit in this northeast region.”

Lack of pedestrian routes and bus service bothers, Coun. Cheryl Ashlie, who won’t be seeking reelection.

“I don’t even feel we’re hitting the minimum busing that we need in this community. We’re not even getting the basics from transit. So we have to advocate for that more.”

Most people just want to be able to take their car or bus to get to work, she added.

Ashlie also wants the district to

Ridge council asked to help youth safe house Grant funding uncertain for emergency shelter

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

Maple Ridge council has been asked to help keep open the doors of the Iron Horse Youth Safe House so kids in trouble still have a place to go.

The fate of the house, which takes care of kids at risk, remains uncertain after staff first learned they could lose their federal money that keeps the place running.

“It’s an information vacuum,” Stephanie Ediger, with the Alouette Home Start Society, told Maple Ridge council Monday.

District staff have recommended that council write MP Randy Kamp seeking six months’ transitional funding and more details.

“Part of what we’re struggling with is, how do we make plans for dealing with the enormous changes, that the changes in the funding are going to have everywhere?”

Kamp says the new Housing First priorities don’t kick in until next year, leaving existing funding unchanged.

That was confirmed by Employment and Social Development Canada, which said the implementation date is April 1, 2015. After that, 65 per cent of Homelessness Partnering Strategy funds have to go to Housing First-type projects.

The department also said that transitional funding will be avail-

able for this year to help communities make the switch to Housing First programs.

“It’s really good news to hear there’s another year,” Coun. Bob Masse added later.

But Masse said the Housing First model, “has very little fit in communities like ours.

“Housing First is a really good way to get people who are completely disconnected … [and addicted] into some form of housing.”

Housing First focuses on moving chronically or temporarily homeless people from the streets and emergency shelters into permanent housing, while offering support for addictions and mental illnesses.

However, it requires substantial followup support to provide related services to those people who now

have homes, Masse said.

Currently, the Iron Horse Youth Safe House receives $365,000 annually from the Homelessness Partnering Strategy, a program of Employment and Social Development Canada.

The renovated house has five beds and kids between 13 and 18 years old can stay for up to a month.

A Maple Ridge staff report says a key concern is there’s been no word from the government that previous funding is in place and, thus, the Metro Vancouver steering committee on homelessness can’t issue a call for grant proposals.

The Home Start society has to apply to Metro Vancouver homelessness steering committee for the funding.

Coun. Cheryl Ashlie said it’s a

make it easier to get around Maple Ridge by making walking a priority.

“Our schools have had that complaint forever, that kids can’t get to school.”

She doesn’t want the cost of building cycling routes to interfere with improving pedestrian routes.

“I don’t want the cycling piece to be a barrier to the walking piece because of affordability. I think we’ve got to bite the bullet and get people walking.”

Urban Systems wrote the 20-year transportation plan and consulted with the public over a two-year period. Council will look at the final version in May, along with an implementation plan that will outline how and when projects proceed and how they are funded.

Some items in the plan include widening 128th Avenue to four lanes, from 210th to 240th street, with possible expansion to 256th Street, if land issues can be addressed.

But building a 240th Street bridge over the Alouette River is for the long term.

“It looks like a $40 million project,” said consultant John Steiner.

However, because traffic volumes would be modest, the district might have to partner with the provincial government, possibly as a means of giving better access to Golden Ears Provincial Park.

Growing traffic volumes will require widening the Haney Bypass to four lanes.

Maple Ridge is working with Pitt Meadows and Port Coquitlam to lobby for a RapidBus connection to Evergreen SkyTrain line Coquitlam, when that service opens in 2016.

Steiner said greater population density along Lougheed Highway would make the business case stronger for such a service. “poor policy shift,” to move towards Housing First projects.

Without such a house, the provincial government could have to pay social workers to supervise kids at risk as they stay in hotels, she added.

Coun. Michael Morden asked if the safe house could readjust its services so that it could qualify for Housing First money.

But Masse doubted that. Senior governments need to know the shelter needs to be supported in its present form, he said.

The Safe House runs on a total budget of $375,000, allowing it to staff the home 24 hours a day and to pay operating and food costs.

Maple Ridge has provided the lot on which the house sits and provides a grant to cover the property taxes for the house.

About a third of the kids who stay at the shelter are from Maple Ridge, with the remainder from the region.

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Maple Ridge man shot with cross bow A Maple Ridge man is recovering after he was injured in a crossbow attack Friday night in the parking lot of the Mission Station Grill.

The incident happened around 11:30 p.m., just north of the West Coast Express Station on Horne Street, according to Mission RCMP. The 23-year-old victim was hit in the torso and arm with an arrow and the suspected shooter, a 59-year-old man from Nanaimo, turned the weapon on himself.

Witnesses called 911 and transported the victim to the hospital. He has since been released.

The suspected shooter was also taken to hospital, but died several hours later.

A crossbow was found with the man. “The two individuals knew each other,� said Mission RCMP Const.

Amanda Harnett, adding the men were related, but not by blood.

The younger man was an employee of the restaurant, she added. “We’re just learning now what the motive was.�

Police later confirmed the injured young man is the son of the deceased assailant’s estranged wife.

Gang squad raids house A drug lab was found inside an east Maple Ridge home Thursday after B.C.’s gang task force raided the property.

No one was home when officers executed a search warrant at the property, located in the 13000 block 239B Street.

Sgt. Lindsay Houghton said the property was targeted by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia as part of an ongoing investigation. “When investigators entered, they discovered chemicals and equipment believed to be used for the production of illicit drugs,� Houghton added.

Hazmat crews, with the assistance of the RCMP’s Clandestine Lab Unit, safely removed the toxic chemical contents.

Police will not be releasing more information as the investigation continues.

Air One nabs car thief A suspected car thief was arrested in Maple Ridge Thursday after

being tracked from the air by a RCMP helicopter.

Police allege the 23-year-old man stole a Honda Civic in Surrey, then travelled to Maple Ridge, where he stole a black Acura Integra.

Members of Ridge Meadows RCMP’s Street Enforcement Unit found a stolen Acura and began to follow it until the man parked the car on Dewdney Trunk Road, near McIntyre Court, around 11:30 p.m.

The car was also watched from the sky by Air One. Police said the man tried to flee, but was arrested 15 minutes later, around 11:45 p.m.

He spent the night in custody and was to appear in court Friday morning to face three counts of possession of stolen property and one count of driving while disqualified.

RCMP have a new constable taking on the role of media spokesperson.

Const. Mike Moore is taking the place of Staff Sgt. Dale Somerville, who was recently transferred out of Ridge Meadows Detachment. “Mike has been with Ridge Meadows Detachment since June of 2007,� said Supt. Dave Fleugel, the officer in

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Distracted driving remains the third leading cause of fatal collisions in British Columbia. Approximately 91 people are killed every year as a result of drivers focusing on a handheld device instead of the road.

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Moore will be in a backup role to our current media relations officer, Cpl. Alanna Dunlop, but will focus on any traffic-related incidents.

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Value concept Metro Vancouver residents love a deal.

That’s why they line up like lemmings to cross the border for savings in the U.S. or drive far out of their way to cross an untolled bridge – never mind the waste of gas and lack of value they place on their time. So the key to selling higher taxes to fund more transit expansion and bridge replacements will be appealing to their wallets with some personal benefit beyond paternalistic assurances that they must sacrifice for the livability of the region.

Some mayors have suggested reducing the existing 17-cent-a-litre TransLink gas tax if a vehicle levy or comprehensive road-and-bridge tolling is imposed. That makes sense as it would give drivers less reason to fill up outside Metro.

Another proposal is creating a homeowner grant for the TransLink property tax, which now averages $235 per home. The tax rate could then be increased somewhat without any impact on the typical homeowner – non-residents and other investor owners would absorb the increase.

Another idea: a $200 per year vehicle levy. But half of that – $100 – is returned to the vehicle owner in the form of a credit they can direct to either their TransLink Compass card account or their TReO tolling account. Drivers who shun toll bridges would be encouraged to cross them at least some of the time, helping unclog traffic on free crossings.

Those who rarely commute across Fraser River bridges could take the Compass credit instead and would have more incentive to use transit, at least some of the time.

Either TransLink or the province would get the credits eventually, so the revenue wouldn’t vanish, and the credits could be time-limited, if necessary.

The concept could form one of a series of socalled value propositions that might better inspire a short-term focused me-first public that has difficulty imagining the gridlock of the future if nothing is done.

There is no magic wand to solve Metro Vancouver’s transportation challenges. The reality is we will all have to pay more somehow, whether we like it or not.

But it’s thinking like this that will be needed if the provincial government remains determined to give voters the final say over TransLink expansion in an eventual referendum.

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Who provoked a school strike?

VICTORIA – I made an error two weeks ago about the latest court ruling in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

I referred to an “illegal” strike in 2012, and was quickly reminded that this teacher walkout was sanctioned by the B.C. Views Labour Relations Tom Fletcher Board.

After months of withholding report cards and refusing to meet with administrators, the union went to the LRB to seek permission for a full-scale strike.

Teachers got their wish, with authorization under essential services rules for a three-day strike in the first week, and one day a week after that until the end of the school year or a settlement was reached.

For the record, the last illegal BCTF strike was in 2005, in defiance of a B.C. Supreme Court order that resulted in a $500,000 fine against the union.

That was the same year BCTF lawyers won a split B.C. Court of Appeal ruling that allowed teachers to bring political propaganda into classrooms. Two out of three judges decided this was appropriate to preserve their freedom of expression.

The authorized three-day strike went ahead in March 2012. Some may recall reports of students being indoctrinated in classrooms and, in some cases, sent out as union pickets, and of the strong-

arming of unionized government office staff in Victoria to make them join a rally on the legislature lawn.

This was the strike that, according to current media and political narrative, the provincial cabinet conspired to bring about. This notion is central to the Jan. 27 ruling of Justice Susan Griffin that orders the B.C. government to attempt to reconstruct the world of 2001.

Government lawyers filed an application with the B.C. Court of Appeal on Friday to suspend parts of this ruling.

Imposing Griffin’s terms would cause “irreparable harm to the public interest of unprecedented magnitude,” they said in arguments backed up by a series of affidavits from superintendents who have to keep B.C.’s war-weary public schools running.

In Surrey, returning to 2002 conditions would add $40 million to the district payroll in year one. That’s one of 60 school districts.

The government’s submission includes affidavits from superintendents around the province on its likely impact. Here’s a partial list: Cancellation of specialty programs for vulnerable youth, construction of portables to meet arbitrary class size restrictions, transfer of some students to other schools, closure of daycare and Strong Start preschool programs to free up space reallocated over the years, layoff of non-teaching staff, and cancellation of school participation in the international student program.

Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender have begun to push back against the conspiracy theory

that has taken hold, pointing out that when the BCTF finally did get permission to strike, the cabinet of the day acted to prevent it.

Here’s a recap. In late February 2012, nearly 28,000 teachers (90 per cent) voted to go to the full strike allowed by the LRB. The government tabled legislation to impose a cooling-off period with provision for steep fines on the union for any further strike action, and appointed a mediator. This kept schools open, and eventually yielded a two-year deal.

“Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender have begun to push back against the conspiracy theory that has taken hold, pointing out that when the BCTF finally did get permission to strike, the cabinet of the day acted to prevent it.”

In April 2012, the union voted to withdraw all volunteer work by teachers.

By this time they had been ordered by the LRB to prepare second-term report cards, in part so students would know if they could apply for post-secondary studies.

Once again this mess is before the court of appeal. Perhaps there will be better recognition of the real world this time around.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Voters had other priorities, I guess Editor, The News: Re: Deceit is the key to propaganda (Along the Fraser, Feb. 14).

Jack Emberly’s hyperbolic column comparing the Gulf War soldiers, Tokyo Rose and Lord Haw Haw of Second World War infamy to the BCTF (front line troops?) negotiations is absurd.

B.C. school enrollment has declined each year since 2001. There are 70,000 fewer students since that time.

When comparisons are made between the BCTF, wars and George Orwell’s 1984, people stop listening.

Also, if the NDP’s Adrian Dix promised renewed yearly funding of $265 million before the election, why wasn’t his party elected?

I guess the voters had other priorities.

Cherryl Katnich Maple Ridge

online comments Keep it open Joanne Halligan: Re: Maple Ridge youth safe house at risk (The News, Feb. 14).

We need to find a way to keep this open. These kids need a break.

• Shelley Smylie: I hope there is a way to keep this open and running, kids need this.

• Carol Robinson Hancorn: Not something we can afford to lose.

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Editor, The News: Christy Clark has given researchers a great opportunity to find some truth.

By removing supports for students with special needs and increasing class sizes for the past 12 years – a complete school cycle for this year’s graduating class – she has created a great study sample for educational researchers.

I’d like to see a comparison between the students graduating today and 12 years ago.

I’d like to see comparisons, not only with academic achievement, but also social skills and adaptability.

Also, we’d need a comparison with the amount of additional resources (tutors, speech and occupational therapists) parents contributed to the two populations.

Editor, The News: Although the development application in this article has been withdrawn at this time, I find it disturbing that staff would recommend, and council would consider, allowing density bonusing in the Silver Valley area, especially as Silver Valley residents already feel betrayed by council for previously approving a development in the area that contravenes the Silver Valley Area Plan and the OCP based on density bonusing.

When Silver Valley was opened up for development,

the council of the day courageously and with much cost decided to have the first area plan for Maple Ridge. To that end, the district hired an internationally recognized urban design company called Civitas to implement the plan. All local stakeholders and residents were involved along with other notables, such as Smart Growth B.C. and Patrick Condon, chair of Urban Design at UBC. After a long process with much debate, the Silver Valley Area Plan was adopted into the Maple Ridge OCP on Sept.

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Based on Smart Growth principles and environmental sustainability, it allowed for comparable density as conventional development, but with 30 per cent more green space.

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And the district doesn’t even want a cyclist-pedestrian advisory committee.

Instead, it’s likely that Maple Ridge council will create a broader group, one that will look at wide range of transportation issues.

“I’m not in favour of a bike-pedestrian advisory committee. I see a huge overlap here,” Coun. Al Hogarth said at Maple Ridge council’s Monday workshop.

In September, council told staff to create a cyclistand-pedestrian committee to replace the joint bicycle advisory group after Pitt Meadows pulled out and formed its own committee.

Instead, Hogarth suggested a transportation committee that would advise council on a range of issues, including people who have mobility issues.

“I think we’re much better off spending money on the pedestrian aspect, rather than on the cycling,” because more people walk.

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Locally, the change would mean hiring 36 classroom teachers and 22 non-enrolling teachers (learning assistance, library, counsellors, special education and ESL teachers).

There would be other challenges. Some elementary schools do not have space required to fulfill the class size obligations, and it would need to provide portables or transfer some students. There would be a risk of losing Strong Start sites, due to the need for classroom space. The international education program may no longer be viable under the language of the 2002 collective agreement.

The government has estimated the provincewide cost of returning to 2002 class-size language could be as high as $1 billion.

“We paid $500 million to put a roof on B.C. Place – the money is there,” said Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association president

George Serra. “It’s about priorities.”

He says the government could bring in more money by taxing big business.

“The Liberals made a conscious decision to cut corporate taxes, and limited their revenue,” said Serra.

Still, he does not expect government to reset its priorities and come up with more funds for teachers.

“They’ve already said they don’t have the money.”

He predicted the government will instead appeal the matter as long as possible.

Serra said the BCTF has been watching cost estimates from districts around the province.

Some will inflate the costs, in order to comply with the government’s agenda, he predicts.

He believes the local $5.5 million figure is accurate.

“I think our district was pretty fair.”

Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton, a teacher before entering politics, said he was not surprised by the $5.5 million figure, and said the province is not in a financial position to pay it.

“We believe in living within our means,” he said, noting Saskatchewan is the only other province to have presented a balanced budget.

Dalton said the B.C. government addressed a shortfall of specialist teachers and assistants through its learning improvement fund, set at approximately $250 million, in its third year, and which has created hundreds of new positions.

“We invested a significant amount after the last ruling,” Dalton said.

He added the government’s appeal of the classsize ruling is not based solely on government finances, but also on the philosophical belief that class sizes should not be on the table during negotiations.

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“It’s my suggestion that we do have the conversation at committee of the whole. That way it’s recorded. It’s able to be viewed by the public as to exactly how that conversation took place.”

Councillors can spend $5,000 yearly to attend training, conferences or networking events. The mayor’s yearly limit is $6,500.

Bell, however, in 2013 exceeded that limit by spending $8,199, while Coun. Al Hogarth also went over, claiming $5,962.

In the year previous, Mayor Ernie Daykin exceeded his yearly expense allocation by $338, while Bell’s was also over by $1,681.

Maple Ridge just began posting councillors’ monthly expenses online.

Ashlie, though, pointed out that council’s practice is to consider the expenses over the entire three years of a council term, meaning councillors can spend up to $15,000 during their

mandate.

She’d like any new policy to include that practice and to tighten up clauses so councillors can’t claim for networking events to which they’re personally connected.

“I’m clearly of the view that using it for a fundraising event that specifically serves your family and doesn’t serve the broader public … I absolutely want the language tightened up.

“We should clean it up.

We should fix that.”

Ashlie is not saying councillors shouldn’t attend networking events, but that it is common sense, as a parent at a school event, you should pay for your own ticket.

She added if it has to be spelled out, do not use money for these types of things, she’d be happy to put in those words.

Bell, though, on her website, says she attended the event as a councillor. The Meadowridge gala invitations were given to all councillors and she said she was never told she shouldn’t attend. And she questioned whether that means she shouldn’t attend other organiza-

tions’ events for which she volunteers.

Coun. Mike Morden wanted the discussion to include council wages.

“I do support the review in policy.

“There are some interrelationships between the two.”

In the City of Pitt Meadows, council members, as a group, manage their expenses within a total budget of $23,000 per year, compared to $37,500 for Maple Ridge.

The former amount is to be used to pay Pitt Meadows councillors’ expenses to attend Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Union of B.C. Municipalities conventions and the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Gala.

However, “often the mayor and councillors attend charitable events and do not seek reimbursement,” said Pitt Meadows finance director Mark Roberts.

The five Maple Ridge councillors, including Ashlie, who attended last October’s Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation gala – a fundraiser for a public institution – claimed the $175 ticket as an expense.

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Of the 12, three mother-baby pairs were aboriginal.

B.C. Corrections ended the program in 2008, citing an increase in prison population and the safety of infants for its demise. Since then, inmates who have given birth have had their babies placed in foster care or with relatives.

The plaintiffs argued the closure deprived mothers and babies of the opportunity to bond, breastfeed, and develop close familial attachments, despite the fact that mothers wished to, and were deemed to be able to care for their children.

According to B.C. Corrections, the program was terminated because the safety of the babies was jeopardized.

One of the mothers was caught using marijuana, others got into fights, and some left their babies unsupervised.

However, a doctor and therapist, who both worked at the prison, testified that the program was beneficial to mothers, babies, and had a positive impact on the entire prison, as well as other inmates.

Mo Korchinski, a Maple Ridge mom and former inmate, was incarcerated at Alouette while the program was running and credits it for inspiring her to reconnect with her own children, who she hadn’t seen for 11 years. The babies, she adds, transformed the atmosphere at Alouette.

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offers of betrothal by claiming that she must finish weaving a shroud before entering into any new love commitment.

Although Penelope weaves steadily through each day, she and her maids carefully unwind the weaving each evening, so the shroud’s creation becomes a virtually endless task.

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nspired by the myth of Penelope, the Full Circle Art Collective’s latest exhibition explores a time of transition with In Wait.

Featuring seven professional artists from across the Lower Mainland who work in printmaking, collage, acrylic and water colour media, most of the pieces in the exhibition bear evidence of their collaborative approach.

“These women all demonstrate a love of line, which probably relates to their shared printmaking background,” says curator Barbara Duncan.

“I was also impressed by the care and deliberation shown to ensure that each piece retains balance and clarity, much the way each voice in a musical ensemble must strive to keep their individual contribution distinct, but perfectly blended.”

Featuring work by Heather Ashton, Jocelyn Barrable-Segal, Hannamari Jalovaara, Julie McIntyre, Milos Jones, Wendy Morosoff Smith, and Rina Pita, the Full Circle Art Collective got together after meeting at the Malaspina Printmaking Society on Granville Island several years ago.

After agreeing that they would like to work towards a truly collaborative project, they devised a

“These women all demonstrate a love of line.”

Barbara Duncan, curator, Maple Ridge Art Gallery

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The women behind the Full Circle Art Collective (from left): Rina Pita, Hannamari Jalovaara, Wendy Morosoff Smith, Milos Jones, Jocelyn Barrable-Segal, Heather Aston and Julie McIntyre. plan whereby they would give expression to a shared theme by sharing some 200 uniformly sized (12” square) panels amongst the group.

Each artist would add their own mark or other effects, in the medium of their choice, then pass it on to another artist for her artistic

contribution.

Each individual piece therefore carries layers of different meanings, which, assembled together in this ambitious gallery installation, is rich with colour, the beauty of line and surface effects.

The title, In Wait, references the

ancient tale of Penelope, who faithfully awaits the return of her husband, Odysseus, for some 20 years while scores of suitors attempt to convince her of the folly in her faithfulness.

Rather than reject them outright, Penelope creates an obstacle to any

The ‘wait’ envisioned in numerous forms in Full Circle Art Collective’s exhibition refers to any number experiences of waiting, and the state of mind that accompanies it.

Sometimes the wait is a period of mourning or illness or anticipation of some important life event.

The artists, in their shared contemplation of the state of waiting, note how much time in our life is marked by restlessness, a longing for resolution and transcendence so that ‘normal life’ can resume.

• In Wait is at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery until March 15.

Strippers return to the small stage for spring tour Ridge production company brings back A Particular Class of Women

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(From left) The women behind NeverYouMind Productions: Luv, played by Maple Ridge’s Lauren Campbell’ Port Coquitlam’s Flora Karas, as Pink Champagne; and Clown Angel, played by Maple Ridge’s Lisa Marie Marrelli.

Do you remember the last time you really wanted to do something but were too scared? Do you remember the feeling of fear and uncertainty as you sat in self-doubt wondering if you could really do it and then the overwhelming satisfaction and reward you felt afterwards? Eight talented ladies took to the stage last fall despite their fear to try something new and this is what happened: With Canadian playwright Janet Feindel’s A Particular Class of Women, the ladies of NeverYouMind Productions decided to

jump straight in at the deep end, revealing both their company and themselves on stage, in the most literal sense of the word, as strippers. As the audience entered the dark underworld of The Cabaret Circus, the ladies took to the stage one by one, baring their souls, their hearts and their bodies to tell a very human story that connected with men and women of all ages and backgrounds.

With passionate and heart-felt responses in hand and the desire to push themselves further, the Maple Ridge-based company has decided to bring back the show for a spring run, with hopes to take the production across Canada.

Written by Janet Feindel, who spent 10 years as a stripper, A Particular Class of Women is a

revealing composite of life in the skin trade.

It was inspired by a 1985 court case in Ontario, where a stripper was raped at knife-point. The presiding judge paid little attention to the crime because the victim “was from a particular class of women whose profession it is to promote lust.”

Showtimes A Particular Class of Women is at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave, North VancouverUntil Feb. 23 and at Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody from March 6-8. For tickets and show times, visit neveryoumindproductions.com or call 604-551-0418.

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French Storytime takes place Friday from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. until April 25.

Storytime Thursdays are also back in session and take place between

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Pitt writer in new Chicken Soup book Short story collection celebrates winter Pitt Meadows’ Gordon Kirkland is one of 101 writers featured in the Globe and Mail bestseller Chicken Soup for the Soul: O Canada The Wonders of Winter.

Some of the worst winters produce the warmest memories.

When the Great Ice Storm hit Tanya Ambrose’s town in rural eastern Ontario, everyone lost power for a week. But what could’ve been a miserable experience turned into something great instead. Kirkland Neighbours came together, sharing resources and meals.

Years later, Ambrose still cherishes those memories.

“The common experience of facing adversity, and struggling and triumphing together,” she writes, “now binds our

hem caused by a mere 20 centimetres of snow on the rainy West Coast.

Kirkland has written eight books of humour.

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Filled with stories about weathering the cold, creating warm memories with family and friends, and playing great winter sports, these stories will remind readers what’s to love about winter in Canada as spring seems far away.

As coauthor Janet Matthews writes in her introduction: “When Canadians are confronted with extreme winter weather it brings out the best in us.”

Titled Disaster Strikes Vancouver, Kirkland’s tale chronicles the may-

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Westview’s Cody Osborne is thrown to the mat by W.J. Mouat’s Amrit Benning during the championship match at the Upper Fraser Valley Zone Championships at Maple Ridge Secondary on Saturday. Osborne would go on to win the zone title.

Host Ramblers win four gold 11 wrestlers qualify for the provincial championships

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Eleven members of the Maple Ridge Ramblers wrestling team fought their way into the B.C. High School Championships, and four of them won gold medals at the Upper Fraser Valley Zone Championships.

That event was hosted by Ridge on Saturday, and 152 athletes from Hope to Delta, along with some 200 spectators packed the MRSS gymnasium.

“That’s huge – 11 out of 14 team members,” noted Ramblers coach Bill McCrae. “I’m quite happy.”

Flu-ridden Cam Hicks had a gutsy championship performance.

He was sick right up to the time of his gold medal match, vomiting in a garbage can moments before.

Coach McCrae had the white towel in his hands, ready to throw it in, if Hicks had to stop the match.

He pinned all of his opponents en route to the zone title, and McCrae doesn’t see anyone threatening him winning provincial gold.

“He won’t be touched.”

Payten Smith continued an unbeaten streak that has now lasted three years. She won provincial silver in her first year as a Grade 8, and will be fighting for her fourth B.C. championship, when the provincials are held Feb. 28 to March 1 in Prince George.

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Scott McKenzie of Maple Ridge secondary during the Upper Fraser Valley Zone Championships at the school on Saturday.

Both Hicks and Smith will also compete at the nationals in Guelph, Ont. in early April.

The saying, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog” certainly applies to one of McCrae’s favourite new wrestlers – Wolfie Wallace, a Grade 8, who won gold in the 38 kg class.

“He wins with tenacity – he just throws himself right in,” said the coach.

Wallace was having points scored against him in his earlier matches, but has quickly learned good de-

fence. The coach is interested to see how the new wrestler makes out at the provincials, but McCrae is confident in predicting a medal.

Another potential provincial medallist is Libby McDonnell. She dropped from 69 kg down to the 64 kg, and mowed down the competition. McCrae expects her to do well in Prince George, but doesn’t know how tough the competition will be in the new weight class.

Marko Kolobaro placed second, and right behind him in third was Gaerth Bourke.

Rounding out the Ridge team scoring were Jacob Burgi (third), Jack Dillen and Aslan Altinay (fourth), Tyler Drew-Adams and Scott McKenzie (fifth).

The cost of the trip is high, about $400 per athlete, and only seven of the wrestlers are planning to attend. The team is hosting a pub night fundraiser at the Haney Hotel on Saturday, and is selling $20 tic kets for dinner and a beverage.

• For tickets or information call McCrae at 604-616-3527, or get tickets at the door.

The Ridge Meadows Flames got a big-time confidence boost as they head into the Pacific Junior Hockey League playoffs: a 5-0 blowout of their first-round opponent.

Game 2 of that series goes tonight in Maple Ridge.

The Flames had been on an ugly six-game losing skid before the Abbotsford Pilots landed at Planet Ice on Friday night.

The local Junior Bs also had yet to defeat the Pilots this season.

They emphatically reversed both trends on Friday.

“The timing was just right,” said coach Jamie Fiset.

Dale Howell and Jake Holland each had a goal and an assist. Ryan Scott, Andrew Castagna and Joe Olson also scored, while Shawn Tilton and Nicholas Coltura both had two assists.

“Five goals from five different guys – that’s a good sign,” said Fiset.

Goaltender Tyler Read made 26 saves for the shutout.

The Flames lost their final game of the regular season 4-2 to the Grandview Steelers on Sunday night at Burnaby Winter Club.

The Flames got goals from Danny Wilson and Travis Oddy.

Abbotsford finished second in the Harold Brittain Conference with a record of 27-12-3-2. The Pilots top scorers are Braeden Monk and Kolten Grieve, who had 55 and 52 points, respectively. Monk finished sixth in league scoring, and Grieve, ninth.

The Flames finished third in the conference with a record of 17-22-3-2. The top scorer was team captain Oddy, with 20 goals and 38 points in 43 games.

He tied Howell, who had 11 goals and 38 points in 40 games.

The Flames have a roster laden with 15-16 rookies in the lineup every night.

The Pilots are more veteran, and have played with a quiet confidence that eventually the game will go their way.

The Flames-Pilots series started last night in Abbotsford, and will continue tonight at Planet Ice at 8:30 p.m.

Fiset said he likes the matchup with Abbotsford – a team that the Flames have had some success against offensively.

“Whichever team can play defence the best is going to win,” he predicted.

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Pitt seniors boys second in league The Pitt Meadows Marauders finished second in the Fraser Valley North league championship tournament.

The Pitt senior boys could not extend a 30-27 halftime lead on the Gleneagle Talons and lost 73-57.

Graham Smith had 25 points for Pitt, while guard Zach Villanueva scored 11.

Pitt has been seeded sixth in the AAAA Fraser Valley tournament, and plays the winner of Semiahmoo and Johnston Heights on Friday at 6 p.m. at Holy Cross in Surrey.

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Kate Head and Jane Grisley led the way with 20 and 19 points, respectively, setting up a showdown with third-seed Riverside secondary on Tuesday.

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jim on Thursday night with family by his side. For many of us that are close to Jim, we know how incredibly difficult the struggle has been since the tragic loss of his wife Cheri in 2003, who was his teen-age sweetheart.

Predeceased by their daughter Laurie. Jim is survived by his sons: Jaye, Kerry (Gayle), Brad (Alison) along with his most adored and loved grandchildren: Garry, Tanya, Jessica, Kelsey, Carson and Sophie.

Chub will forever be in the hearts of his brothers: Don (Betty), Leo (Bobbie) and sister June Soole (Keith), nieces and nephew. Each of us shared our individual love and relationship with him that will be cherished forever.

Jim touched numerous lives during his life with his unique personality; several over the many years spent at Metro Motors and the past 40 years with the Vintage Car Club. His love for life shone through in so many ways, not only to his loved ones but also included random secret gestures of kindness to strangers, helping, caring and continuously making new friends along the way.

We will all miss Dad, Papa, Chub, Jim and will treasure the amazing person he was.

Whether right or wrong Jim did it his way! And we loved him for that.

We cannot begin to express our gratitude for the truly amazing friends (staff) that cared for Jim through his journey on Haney Lane, at Baillie House. Please know not only did Jim love you, but we did as well, for your most incredible support & care. Please join us for a casual gathering to be held at Jim’s house on Sunday, February 23 from 1 4pm. For info: 604-467-9638.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Condolences can be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

It is with sadness but loving memories that we announce the passing of our dear mother. A long time resident of Maple Ridge, she volunteered for decades with The Army Navy Air Force Veterans Club, Maple Ridge Woman’s Auxiliary and was several times president.

She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Rudy, sister Margaret, her daughter Lorraine & ex-husband Hugh.

She is survived by sons Randy and Glenn, daughters Eileen, Sharon and Karen, grandchildren Joanne, James, Axel, Karlee, Trevor, Richard, Christopher, Kyle, Benjamin, Becky, Alexandra and great granddaughter Kiera. Also survived by brothers Wally and Harold, sister Dorothy, and sister-inlaw Ruth.

Grandma was the centre of our family and will be dearly missed.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day” A memorial service will be held at St. Georges Anglican Church 23500 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge at 12noon, Saturday, February 22nd. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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September 6, SABYAN Michael John Martin August 21st 1964 February 13th 2014 It is with profound sadness that we announce that Mike (Big Sexy) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, bringing to an end his courageous battle with lung cancer. Mike was a loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and a great Friend to so many. He was predeceased by his grandparents, motherin-law and his sister. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Marcy, and their two sons, Quinn and Tanner and chosen daughter Alysha. Survived by his Parents, Otto and Lorraine Sabyan, his Brother Steve, Sister Helen (Mike) and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews.

Mike was born in Vancouver and raised in the Lower Mainland. His greatest joy was his family and friends; he was always willing to lend a hand and help in any way he could.

He was a big man with an even bigger heart and one of those people you never forgot even if you only spent a few minutes with him. His life was shorter than he expected but he and his wife along with their boys lived their time together to the fullest. Throughout his life he loved playing and coaching hockey, especially his son Quinn’s team. We will miss his kind heart, the twinkle in his eye and his crooked grin. His hugs were legendary!

His family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Support Staff at Surrey Memorial Hospital, Acute Tertiary Palliative Care Unit, for their compassionate care of Mike in his last few days.

Funeral service will be held at St. Luke’s R.C. Parish, Maple Ridge, February 21st at 12pm.

Following the service, we will celebrate Mike’s life at one of his favourite places, Planet Ice Maple Ridge, at 2:00pm. A memorial fund has been set up for his family at VanCity Credit Union Branch #30, Account #103473.

Five year old Tanner asked for the “ phone number to Heaven so he can talk to his Daddy! “

1932 in Vysoke Myto, Czechoslovakia, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2014 at the age of 81 in Maple Ridge, BC. Predeceased by her husband John (Jan) in 1998. She will be greatly missed by her son Josef (Aida), daughter Hanna, grandchildren Jonathan, Sara, Jakob, her friends, and many relatives in the Czech Republic.

Arriving in Canada in 1954 Marcela and Jan settled in Burnaby, BC to raise their family. With her beautiful wavy hair and long painted nails Marcela was known for her fabulous cooking and love of music. She enjoyed singing and had a beautiful voice that she shared with neighbours through the windows while vacuuming.

After Jan’s passing, Marcela moved to Pitt Meadows to be close to children and fell in love with the community. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Marcela needed some extra support and moved to Willow Manor in Maple Ridge. She was admired by residents and staff alike for her independence, her will and her smiles. That admiration continued when Marcela made McKenney Creek Hospice home. With feisty will Marcela shared her final days with family and a smile on her face. The family gives heartfelt thanks to the staff and volunteers at McKenney Creek Hospice.

A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, February 22 at Pitt Meadows Heritage Church, 12109 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows at 11:00 am.

Refreshments to follow.

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PUDDLE D (Duck) Children’s Ctr Preschool Daycare 21/2 to 5 years Before &/or After school care K ~ 12 years Davie Jones Edith McDermott Highland Park Pitt Meadows

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

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

604.465.9822

We miss you terribly Mike and we will never forget the Love you shared with us.

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PRE-SCHOOLS

KINDERHEART Montessori OPEN HOUSE - Registering for Sept 2014 Preschool. Feb.15th 10-2 at 10957 Barnston View RD. Pitt Meadows. Limited spaces available. Registering for E.M.E. location.

LAKESIDE PRE-SCHOOL Located on beautiful Whonnock Lake is accepting

REGISTRATION for September 2014

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

CUSTOMER SERVICE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Mrs. Kilsby 604-462-0026

Preference will be given to exp. individuals, but we will also consider recent graduates.

MORNING or AFTERNOON

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Register Now for Fall 604-465-3492 www.meadowmontessori.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Skills Preferred: • Experience in a marketing leadership role • Post-secondary education in marketing • Experience executing marketing campaigns and promotions from concept to completion • Experience in internet marketing • Create and execute a marketing plan • Event Planning • Strong interpersonal skills • Social media content creation and tracking experience • Online advertising experience (Facebook / Google / YouTube) • Analytics experience

Please fax resume: 604-467-2421 or email: executivedirector@ downtownmapleridge.ca 35-40 hrs per week. $19.25/hr.

Closing Date Feb. 21, 2014, or until position is filled No phone calls please!

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HELP WANTED

UP TO $400 CASH daily. FT & PT Outdoors, Spring/Summer work.

Seeking honest, hard-working staff.

PropertyStarsJobs.com.

WANTED: OPERATIONS FORESTER required to lead team in Alberta. Permanent full-time opportunity for qualified experienced forester with supervisory experience. Email resume to: njb_ins@telus.net

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Advertising Sales Representative

FARM WORKERS

Seasonal Farm Workers required in Pitt Meadows.

Duties will include general farm labour, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, picking, and all other farm duties. Work will be physically demanding; handling some heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.

The Peace Arch News, a twice-weekly awardwinning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time experienced sales person.

Wages: $10.25/hr. 40-60 hrs/wk.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and selfmotivated. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. A car and valid driver's license is required.

Please email resume to: hindafarm@hotmail.ca

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BRANCH MANAGER & Counter Parts Person required for automotive parts, HD parts and body shop supply business in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Parts experience required.

Email: radirect@telus.net.

Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person.

The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must.

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

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

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

CSR Supervisor (Must Speak German) RV Rentals ~ Full Time Come join the Tourism Industry at Four Seasons RV Rentals in Abbotsford. Serving Customers From Around The World Email your resume to:

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Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

Apply in person btw 9 & 11am #205 - 1515 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam

Call 1-800-834-6850

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required Mon-Fri 10am-2pm for COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY in Port Coq. $11/hr to start

AM & PM Classes avail Bright, well-equipped facility

The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (“DMRBIA”) is a non profit society. The Marketing and Promotion Coordinator, who reports to the Executive Director, will have responsibility for the marketing, publicity and development activities of the DMRBIA. We are currently seeking a fulltime enthusiastic Marketing Professional (35-40/hours per week) to help us gain further exposure for our 1000 members.

HELP WANTED

Inside Workers, P/T

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Are you enthusiastic?

Do you enjoy working with people?

• Lucrative Pay Structure • Fun Work Environment • Room for advancement • Top corporate training system • No experience required We are a fast growing company in the lower mainland , looking to fill positions.

MARKETING PROFESSIONAL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Please submit your resume with a cover letter

by Wednesday, March 5, 2014 to: Kelly Myers The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to admanager@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.

Rita Walters, Publisher Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to publisher@peacearchnews.com

EDUCATION

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/ Condominium Manager ONLINE! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success!

Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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EDUCATION

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER/ SOCIAL SERVICES As a Community Support Worker, you will be able to provide rehabilitation, support, and other forms of assistance to children, youth, and families while supporting social workers and health care 110 professionals. Train in this rewarding career.

Career Opportunities:

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Child and Youth Care Worker O Women’s Shelter Worker Family Place Worker O Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker

CALL MAPLE RIDGE: 604.457.3600 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

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HELP WANTED

SALES

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

GREENHOUSE WORKERS Local cut-flower greenhouse operator in Maple Ridge, looking for P/T & F/T individuals.

Job involves the harvesting of flowers, and physically demanding greenhouse work. Must have own transportation & be able to work flexible hrs including wknds.

Greenhouse exp an asset.

Apply by email: albionfreesia@telus.net

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

TH Restaurant Services LTD. o/a Tim Hortons

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS Full Time & Part Time *Days, *Evenings, *Nights, *Weekends, *Graveyard *Shift Work. $10.25/hour Experience & Education not required 10 VACANCIES Please apply online at:

SUTCO requires a dispatcher for flat deck division, position is based in Salmon Arm BC. Working knowledge of highway logistics is a must.

Experience with Qualcomm and Tailwinds Programs would be definite asset. Sutco is an equal opportunity employer and offers employees great pay, extended health benefits, and a pension plan. Submit resumes on line www.sutco.ca / fax to 250 357 2009 or email brandon@sutco.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Civil Engineering Technologist II (re-Advertisement) District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years.

Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D. and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s license required.

Submit resumes by February 27, 2014, 4:40 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca.

Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

MECHANIC Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties maintenance will include troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines.

Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license.

Exc. Compensation Based On Experience.

Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Intex Janitorial & Maintenance Services

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Janitorial, OfďŹ ce Cleaning Int. Ext. Windows, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates

Running this ad for 10yrs

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

(604)465-1302 / 604-786-3466

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

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

Home Cleaning Services * No Chemicals * Fridays Open For information

mariescustomizedcleaning @gmail.com

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To book an appt call

Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899

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.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

Prompt Delivery Available

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CONCRETE & PLACING

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. âœś Bark Mulch âœś Lawn & Garden Soil âœś Drain Gravel âœś Lava Rock âœś River Rock âœśPea Gravel

DESIGN

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

Compact Bookkeeping

compactbooks@hotmail.com

778-882-4661

NEW GUTTER INSTALLATION & REPLACEMENT. Work Guarnt’d.

Gelinas Roofing 604-720-5054

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

5â€? Gutter, Down Pipe, SofďŹ t *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

ELECTRICAL

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

M.T. GUTTERS

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

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

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

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GUTTER CLEANING POWER WASHING Call Ian 604-724-6373

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

EAGLE ROOFING

MISC SERVICES

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

SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

$59.00 Per Ton

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-467-6065

604-465-1311

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS AND REPAIRS

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

A Reputable Leader in MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP in the roofing industry

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

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

PRESSURE WASHING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

âœśDump Site Now Openâœś

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

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

“A Clean Sweep� professional house cleaning. An executive quality service you can count on.

Owner operators, 1-4 person teams starting at $25-$30 per hr. Openings in Maple Ridge and Langley 604 282-7379

Green Services Ltd

Professional Installation

DRYWALL

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

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501

LANDSCAPING

DUTCH TOUCH

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

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HOME REPAIRS

604-618-6401 Marcel Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate

(604)465-1311

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

HERFORT CONCRETE

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7 Days / Week

UNIQUE CONCRETE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PLUMBING

100% Heating & Plumbing

604-789-1725

We’ll look after your bookkeeping so you can look after your business.

Reasonable Rates.

Over 20 years exp. Refs avail.

100 - 20201 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

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WILDPLAY Element Parks, a Canadian leader in nature-based recreation, is currently seeking a Marketing and Sales Specialist for our Maple Ridge location. For details and how to apply, visit www.WildPlay.com/careers

www.timhortons.com Or in store at:

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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~ WORK GUARANTEED ~ BBB, WCB & Insured Free Estimates

MOVING & STORAGE

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Gelinas RooďŹ ng 604-720-5054

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

604-618-6401 Marcel

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 778-230-4150

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

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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HELP WANTED

Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

Earn Extra Cash!

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge 40100109 - 113 Ave., Gillis Pl., Harrison St., Telosky Ave. 40100120 - 116 Ave, 117 Ave, 230B St, 231B St. 40220270 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 221 St, Canuck Cres, Gray Street.

40310306 - 117 Ave., 118 Ave., Barker Ave., Fraserview St., Penny Lane.

40310310 - 117 Ave., 212 St., Cutler Pl., Fraserview St., Laity St. 40310316 - 115 Ave., 207 St., 207A St., 209 St., Golf Lane, River Rd., Steeves St. 40310317 - 117 Ave, 208 St, 209 St, Graves St, McFarlane Ave, Steeves St. 40320350 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 214 St, Charlton St, Cherry Pl, Laity St. 40320354 - 121 Ave, 214 St, 216 St, Campbell Ave, Glenwood Ave. 40330328 - 114 Ave, 209 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, :DUHVOH\ 6W :HVWÂżHOG $YH

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011011 - 114B Ave., 115A Ave., 116A Ave., 196A St., 196B St.,197A St., 197B St., 198 St., 116B Ave. Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

bradsjunkremoval.com

Caring about Caregivers.

Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

Aging Gracefully Speaker Series

Memory Loss and Dementia

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988 TONY’’S PAINTING

Alzheimer‘s disease is the second most feared disease among Canadian baby boomers. This session will discuss the relationship between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, early signs of dementia, and what to do if you are concerned about memory loss.

Thursday, February 20th, 2014 - Alzheimer Society of BC Fraser Valley Library Maple Ridge Branch, 6:30-8:30 pm 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-780-2532

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FREE EVENT. Refreshments provided. Please register at 604–786–7404 or e-mail: seniorsnetworkmpk@gmail.com

Ask about our

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Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. First cut $6/bale. Good Quality!

60lb bale average. Pitt Meadows.

Call 604-505-4087.

TOPSOIL

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SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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SUNDECKS

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PETS

BERNESE CKC PUPPIES, ready now! $1500 Call 778240-1860 or 604-897-0485 whitecrosskennel.ca CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. $1000: Call 604-826-7634 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

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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TREE SERVICES

CHIHUAHUA’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $595. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237 FEMALE PEKINGESE top of the line pup, reg’d. Email for more info.

Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750. charlesfoyers@gmail.com

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MALE POMERANIAN registered, micro-chipped, all health records, video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

1/4”, 3/8” Plate. Var sizes & widths available. 7 truck loads of Plate still available.

Call for lists of loads.

400,000 lbs 1/2” X 4’ wide, Coils Mild Steel 4½” ODx.337 wall & 7” ODx.317 wall x 44’ Pipe. Sea Container - 20’ $1,999 & 40’ $2,199.

Call or email for further information or prices.

TARGET STEEL & SEA CONTAINER SALES targetterry5@gmail.com 604-792-3434 SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

800 sf S Impeccably clean Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now 1&2 bdrm Starting @ $795/mo

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm $625/mo & 1 bdrm $550/mo Inc. hot water Certified Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appt.

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1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875 GREAT LOCATION

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Central location. Recently renovated with laundry. $795/mo. Refs req.

N/S, N/P. (604)467-8240

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 2014 SRI 2 bdrm, den, 2 bath double wide in Langley 55+ park $129,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

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FEED & HAY

Hay for sale.

2013 first crop hay. $5 per bale.

Mike (604)465-4462

APARTMENT/CONDO

746

TRANSPORTATION

ROOMS FOR RENT

810

AUTO FINANCING

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PORT COQUITLAM

Bright Clean & Spacious

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

2 Bdrm (corner suite) $925 New carpet, paint, appliances

Haney Motor Hotel

S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

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

Call 604-467-3944

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

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.

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE. Quiet, clean 2 bdr sunny SxS duplex, fncd yd, priv setting. ns/np. $850. 604-240-8358

736

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 Street.

4 Bdrm house, 5 appls. Avail now. $1995/mo + utils. (604)722-5609 MAPLE RIDGE, Thornehill. 2 Bdrm house on acreage, $1000. Suit sgle N/S. April 1. 604-762-4678.

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION LARGE furnished bedroom with on suite bathroom and furnished living area. $625 per month. Pets ok!

Available now. 604-463-9822

752

TOWNHOUSES

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

2000 VW PASSAT for parts, runs, needs transmission, $2,000. obo.

Call 604-302-3281.

VEHICLES WANTED

827

Model T or Model A Pickup truck body in fairly good shape wanted.

Motor not necessary but needs to be on wheels. Cash! 604-576-0181

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IN NEW MEDICAL CLINIC Attached to new Pharmacy.

900 sq ft in prime location in busy shopping area, accessed from Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows.

Ideally suitable for medical professionals but will consider other tenants.

(Sorry no chiropractors, physio or massage) Available May 1, 2014 celtictreelang@gmail.com

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MALE WESTIE. Top of the line pup.

Registered, email for more info.

Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com MINI DACHSHUND puppies - born Dec.11, 2 females, unique smooth coat silver dapple, raised by 12 yr old girl in 4H dog obediance, well socialized. 1st shots and deworming, $800 (will go toward education fund) 604-820-4827 Mission

706

FEBRUARY STEEL OF A DEAL

FEMALE YORKIE - Micro-chipped Reg’d, cert of pedigree, video avail. health records. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com Lab X pups, extremely social, possible Newfoundland genetics, 45lbs max, all black, ready now $500, super smart Call/text (604)845-3972

MISC. FOR SALE

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RENTALS

These cuties are looking for a new home - 7 wks m/f, black German Shepherd & English Pointer mix looking for nice resp. owners. $299 each.

Call Tom (778)869-5638

NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $83,888 w/$550 pad rent.

Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

MAPLE RIDGE

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

Close to stores and Schools.

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982

New SRI *1296 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

MAPLE RIDGE Central - Large 1 bdrm apt. Deck, laundry facils, prkg & storage. NS/NP $630/mo. Avail Mar 1st. 604-937-3534 Maple Ridge

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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

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Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us.

CRIME FREE BUILDING MAPLE RIDGE: 1 bdrm, clean/quiet apt, avail now. Seniors welc. $575 incl heat/prkg. (604)463-7175

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.

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604.466.8404 (Erik) PORT MOODY Large 1 bdrm +den, insuite laundry, 2 sec u/g pkng & storage, spacious corner balcony.

Fitness room & swimming pool.

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OFFER ENDS FEB 28

FOR A LIMITED TIME AT SUPER DAVE’S MAPLE RIDGE SONATA GL OWN IT FOR ONLY HYUNDAI! * $

2013

2013

ELANTRA L

12,995

$

OWN IT FOR ONLY

INCLUDES

TH

19,995

$4,540 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

INCLUDES

Ω

*

$5,790 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

ALL-IN PRICING

Ω

ALL-IN PRICING

INCLUDES PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY & DESTINATION.

INCLUDES PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY & DESTINATION.

Sonata Limited model shown♦ HWY: 5.2L/100 KM CITY: 7.1L/100 KM▼

Elantra Limited model shown♦

HWY: 5.6L/100 KM CITY: 8.7L/100 KM▼

WITH

5 YEAR COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY†† One of the best backed warranties in Canada!

Dave Wyant

Sean Elmont

Mike Jankowiak

Brent Miscisco

Brett Kinney

Bob Murdoch

Sean Ferguson

Corey Baryer

Matt Wood

The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ♦Price of model shown: 2013 Elantra Limited/ 2013 Sonata Limited is $24,985/ $30,785. ▼Fuel consumption for new 2013 Elantra L Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/2013 Sonata GL Auto (HWY 5.6L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM) are based on manufacturer testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. *Prices for Elantra L Manual/ Sonata GL Auto include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,650. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas.ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $4,540/$5,790 available on cash purchases on 2013 Elantra L Manual/ 2013 Sonata GL Auto. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. *♦ΩOffers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice.

See dealer or HyundaiCanada.com for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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