Maple Ridge News, November 05, 2014

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Paying attention in Pitt Meadows Second all-candidates meeting on Thursday

By Nei l Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

If the packed gymnasium at the Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre for Monday night’s all candidates meeting is any indication, the community is paying close attention to the 2014 civic election.

Candidates spoke to the audience of 300 about how this one is a key election. Coun. Janis Elkerton noted that it was the largest turnout she has seen through the seven elections, since 1993.

The mayor’s job is up for grabs with Deb Walters not running again, and the three mayoralty candidates distinguished themselves in how they answered three questions.

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Morden attacks Daykin on crime Opponents claim mayor is ‘too nice’ B y P h i l M e l nyc hu k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Two of Maple Ridge’s mayoralty candidates agreed on one point Monday night at the Salvation Army’s Caring Place: Ernie Daykin is a nice guy.

The present mayor is one of the “kindest, most generous men that I’ve known,” said Gary Cleave.

Nicole Read agreed.

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Mayoralty candidates Mike Morden, Ernie Daykin, Nicole Read, Gary Cleave and Graham Mowatt take part in a debate at the Caring Place.

“Ernie has a lot of heart. I have a lot of respect for him,” she said as the mayor’s debate on poverty and homelessness wrapped up in a crowded cafeteria.

Despite the praise, however, four candidates still want to unseat him in the Nov. 15 civic election.

“I think it’s time for someone with a little harder edge who can keep council corralled and going in the right direction,” said Cleave.

Daykin countered.

“You can make tough decisions and do it in a respectful and kindhearted way,” he said. “Maple

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“Four more years of Ernie is four more years of the same,” Morden said. “Rising crime, rising homelessness, rising poverty. We can’t afford it.”

He said the lack of municipal experience in the other candidates – Gary Cleave, Nicole Read and Graham Mowatt – shows in the promises they make.

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We’d like that ad to be written by you.

We’d like you to drop us a brief email to election@mapleridge.ca or make a post on the City of Maple Ridge Facebook or Twitter at ‘YourMapleRidge’ using the hashtag #WhyDoYouVote? by Wednesday, November 12.

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Pitt needs 2.85% tax hike: staff

Staff advised against cuts at city hall.

“City departments have experienced multi-year budget cuts and cannot sustain further budget cuts without impacting service levels,” saRoberts said in his workshop, noting that city hall has a “very small labour pool,” of just 60 full-time equivalent employees.

The report also noted that Pitt Meadows has among the lowest taxes in the Metro region with $2,847 the average charge for taxes and utilities. The highest was West Vancouver ($4,237), and the only lower cities were Langley City (2,730) and Surrey (2,774). Maple Ridge ($2,935) is sixth lowest on the list of 17 municipalities.

Councillors and candidates praised Roberts for his report, and Coun. Janis Elkerton said it contains the most detail she has seen in her time on council.

Zero still the goal for some candidates

By Nei l Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

The financial staff at Pitt Meadows city hall say the city requires a residential tax increase of 2.85 per cent in 2015 in order to maintain the current levels of service.

But council candidates say no increase is still possible.

Director of financial services Mark Roberts presented a financial plan workshop on last week. He advised councillors that tax rates in Pitt Meadows remain comparatively low, and that the proposed 2.85 per cent increase would cost the average household an additional $48.50 for 2015. The average household in Pitt Meadows has an assessed value of $450,000.

One of Roberts’ key messages in the workshop was that council should avoid establishing a tax increase “without service level context.

“Desired service levels should dictate the appropriate tax increase,” he said.

But his advice appeared to have done little to sway candidates who are running on a pre-set tax platform of zero tax increase.

Mayoralty candidate John Becker said he has made a commitment to taxpayers to have a zero tax increase, and is sticking to it.

However, he declined to say what he would cut from the budget.

Becker said Tuesday’s meeting marked his personal involvement in his 11th budget planning session, and he is confident that more detailed investigation will reveal areas where spending can be trimmed – without job losses or cuts to core services.

“This is a stretch goal that I am committed to,” he said.

“Taxation and spending are the hot-button issue,” he added, noting that door knocking on the campaign trail has made him better appreciate “people’s anger at what they see as bad spending.”

Mayoralty candidate Michael Hayes said the 2.85 per cent increase is a reasonable starting point, and there may be room to improve on that rate for taxpayers.

“I think it’s realistic,” said Hayes.

“We certainly need to look more at it.

It’s just an initial presentation, so we have to drill down on it, to find out more. We’ll see what happens, but it’s a very good beginning.”

By the numbers

The late Tom Murray (right) twice petitioned the city to adopt a budget with no residential tax increase.

And the third mayoralty candidate, Gary Paller, said running the municipality should be done using the same principles as a person runs the personal finances – by not spending money they don’t have. His approach is to not incur debt, so as not to service a debt load, and look for ways to trim fat.

“It’s the same as the way you run your household.”

However, he said zero tax increases is not a sustainable approach.

“You can’t keep up with the inflation rate with zero taxes,” said Paller. “But you can maintain a very low tax structure.”

Coun. David Murray said the last council was not vigilant enough in tax cutting, not even willing to axe line items that Roberts had identified as “no risk,” if they were cut.

“We were basically mandated by Tom Murray’s petition. We had 2,000 people sign that petition, so we had a clear message – we had to do our due diligence to try and lower the taxes as

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best we could.”

He pointed out that Port Coquitlam was able to cut taxes, with no service cuts, and no appreciable job loss. All it takes, he said, is line-byline analysis of the budget by councillors and staff.

“You have to roll up your sleeves and get it done,” said Dave Murray.

“Port Coquitlam did it, and I think that we could certainly – at least for one year – offer a zero.”

Coun. Bruce Bell also agreed the zero tax increase is a realistic goal.

“There’s lots of projects in there [the budget] that cost money. It’s prioritizing the projects and how important are they, and what do they cost.

“I’d be surprised if it’s 2.85,” he said.

Coun. Gwen O’Connell said it will be difficult for the city to bring in a zero per cent budget, because infrastructure needs to be replaced.

Pumps on the Katzie Slough are nearing the end of their life.

“Just like at home, you have to have some money in the bank,” she said.

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She would not support tax increases for new services.

O’Connell said the presentation was excellent, and 2.85 per cent is a good starting point.

“The people I talk to are realists.”

Next steps The next steps in Pitt Meadows budget planning: • Nov. 27 – new council orientation and finance concepts; • Dec. 10/11 – business plan presentations and public input; • Jan. 21/22 – budget deliberations by council and public input; • Feb. 17 – final presentation to council and public input, financial plan bylaw gets three readings; • Mar. 3 – financial plan bylaw adoption.

All presentation will be advertised and are open for public attendance.

Advance voting With just over two weeks left before the

• Tax increases in Pitt Meadows have averaged $71 per year between 2004 and 2014.

• Pitt Meadows will generate $16.2 million in tax revenue – $10 million is from residential taxes, $4.3 million from business, $900,000 from industry, and $464,000 from farms.

• A one per cent increase in taxes will generate $159,600 in 2015.

• The city manages assets valued at $173 million.

• The city has reserves totaling $19.4 million.

• The largest part of the operating budget, 21 per cent, goes to capital reserves. Police is next at 20 per cent, followed by salaries and wages at 19 per cent.

• Growth of 1.25 per cent will generate an estimated $200,000 in 2015.

Nov. 15 municipal elections, there are some key dates for Pitt Meadows voters to observe.

There will be a second all-candidates meeting on Thursday, from 7-9 p.m., at the Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall (12460 Harris Rd.), hosted by the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce.

The coming week will also see the first advance voting opportunities: Nov. 5, Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Rd., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Nov. 7, Pitt Meadows City Hall, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Nov. 8, South Bonson Community Centre, 10932 Barnston View Rd., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Nov. 9, South Bonson Community Centre, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Before you burn, please consider the Brush Chipping Program.

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They were each asked how they would preserve the safe, small, clean character of Pitt Meadows?

“A crime wave in Pitt Meadows is two people blowing the stop sign at Old Dewdney Trunk Road,” noted John Becker. “And we need to be thankful for that kind of community.”

He said the city needs to maintain its farm character and resist urban sprawl. Council also needs to ensure there is a good tax base through development, and attract “mortgage paying” jobs.

And, he said council needs to ensure seniors can continue to afford to live in the community, and provide recreation opportunities for young people.

Michael Hayes said council needs to develop its industrial lands, and the North Lougheed Corridor, to increase the tax base, and ease the tax burden on citizens.

“There’s only so much land that we can develop and grow, so it’s very strategic and important for us that we take a strong look at these lands that we are developing,” said Hayes. “We’re not in a hurry to grow. I treasure the size of Pitt Meadows, and that’s one of the charms that brings people here,” he added.

Gary Paller also said the key is a sustainable tax base, and saw developing the North Lougheed Corridor as a way to do that.

“We need to solve the problems of the north side, and we need to get on with it.”

Another question addressed the division on council, and asked how the mayors would deal with it.

Paller, who ran a motion pic-

ture special effects company, said teamwork was essential to success in that industry.

“In my business, it was always about working together,” he said, and noted that those teams were 150 people, “not six.”

“I think that requires a lot of mayoralty influence – getting people to work together.”

Becker emphasized his experience, having served nine years on council.

“I’ve worked with all these people before. They’re all good people, and I have every confidence that I, as the leader of the group – not the loudest voice, but the leader of the group – will be able to bring everyone back working in a consensus environment in fairly short order,” said Becker. “I’m a trained mediator, I’m a trained facilitator. If I can work through child custody battles I can probably handle my friends at city hall.”

Hayes said his background includes having been the general manager of his Hayes Developments construction company, before he pursued a computer science degree and career with a software company. He has “a host of management training and team building experience.”

He took a shot at Becker’s team, which includes council candidates David Murray, Bruce Bell, Mike Stark and Elkerton.

“First and foremost, we need an independent council,” said Hayes. “We need a council that is of their own mind, and first and foremost puts the citizens of Pitt Meadows first in all their decision making.”

In final remarks he added: “My decisions will be based on what is good for the entire community – and not just the party

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line.”

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Gwen O’Connell echoed those sentiments.

“Each issue deserves to be looked at independently and fairly. I will vote the way I feel is best for all of the residents, not the pre-arranged group is going to get the vote,” she said.

“A crime wave in Pitt Meadows is two people blowing the stop sign at Old Dewdney Trunk Road.”

John Becker, Pitt Mayoral candidate

Bill Dingwall added: “I’ll ask the tough questions, and independently vote my conscience.”

Bell was critical of tax increases at city hall, and said the proposed 25 per bump over five years is not sustainable, and pledged to work for no tax increase, without cutting services.

Elkerton said council needs to diversify the tax base, “but not at any cost.”

She noted that the North Lougheed Corridor development proposed by SmartCentres could cost taxpayers more than $18 million.

Murray opposed big box retailers at the site, saying it could impact existing businesses.

“You’re only going to be creating more empty storefronts,” he said.

Stark said he doesn’t support taking the land out of the Agricultural Land Reserve.

“We’re going to need our ALR land in the future,” he said.

He got a round of applause when he added: “We’re living in a fertile area here – it should be used for growing food.”

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Thornhill expansion left for next council Maple Ridge council hears such plans would cost taxpayers $362 M

By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

One of Maple Ridge council’s last issues was suburban expansion to The topic of suburban expansion to Thornhill was too touchy for Maple Ridge council to talk about Monday.

Instead, council left the report to the new council, to be elected Nov. 15.

Coun. Cheryl Ashlie said the report, on council’s work plan, was just an update of the factors that have to be present before suburban expansion occurs east of 248th Street. “What is the benefit of this, at this time?� she asked at council’s workshop. “It’s a body of work that’s so far out there.

The angst that will come out of this, is not worth it.�

According to the official community plan, Maple Ridge’s population has to hit 100,000, and build out has to occur in the rest of the city before suburban growth occurs in Thornhill.

Expanding before that time would cost taxpayers.

cost Maple Ridge $40 million.

That topic came up when council was considering its wildfire protection plan and Thornhill residents wanted municipal water service and fire hydrants to help them protect homes from forest fires.

However, staff say that fire hydrants won’t stop a forest fire.

Planning director Christine Carter said that staff, over the weekend, received emails and letters saying that council will ask staff to reverse previous policies on Thornhill.

Coun. Al Hogarth said information and feedback on the area should be included along with the staff report for the next council. “We’ve had three years of feedback. That three years of feedback has certainly enlightened, I think, some of the issues that are out there,� said Hogarth, a realtor. “I question whether or not we should just forego our knowledge and feedback on it and pretend it didn’t happen. I think there are

“Development in Thornhill would result in an oversupply of residential land in the municipality and would be a very costly endeavour for taxpayers.�

Maple Ridge municipal staff “Development in Thornhill would result in an oversupply of residential land in the municipality and would be a very costly endeavour for taxpayers,� staff warn.

The decision in 2004 to include Thornhill for more houses was the most expensive option for more homes, ringing up to more than $362 million in infrastructure costs, according to a study.

Recently, council heard that extending Metro Vancouver water to Thornhill would

some issues that have risen here and keep rising. There is some value in having some discussion, at least for the next council.�

Council agreed unanimously to forward the Thornhill report to the new council.

Carter said staff will review the correspondence sent to council, add it to the report and comment on it before referral to the incoming council.

The report notes that Maple Ridge is growing more slowly than expected, which will

delay the time until subdivision takes place in Thornhill.

A decade ago, Maple Ridge was supposed to hit a population of 109,000 by 2031.

But Metro Vancouver’s 2013 regional growth strategy says it will reach 118,000 by 2041.

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Published and printed by Black Press at 22611 – Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C., V2X 3K1

Ingrid Rice

Who’s backyard?

Abbotsford city hall is now in possession of a petition opposing the creation of a “dignity village” on Valley Road.

Transition housing for homeless people often draws such a response, with would-be neighbours fearful of the potential of property crime, drug use and dealing, vagrancy and other issues. Many times, such fears are baseless or overblown.

But acknowledging the problems with NIMBYism does not mean some places are not well-suited for homeless housing projects like the village.

The petition is right when it states that “an urban problem cannot be fixed with a rural solution.”

Residents will know better than most of the inconveniences of living in the area without a vehicle.

The distance from the proposed village to any services – not only the Salvation Army, but grocery stores, medical clinics, and social services – makes the plan ill-conceived.

Equally disconcerting are the precedents that would be set by the city in providing sewer and water services for such a purpose on private property, and the human rights challenges that are bound to arise when authorities eventually want to shut it down.

Earlier this year, a tied vote led to the city’s rejection of a supportive housing project on Montrose Avenue, after local businesses came out opposed to the project. The city has been searching for a solution to the homelessness issue ever since.

The answer is unlikely to be found by housing the homeless in the most out-of-the-way spot possible.

Yet, the homeless do have to live somewhere, whether it is in a camp or in a supportive housing project, or in a unstructured tent city like the one now blighting Gladys Avenue.

Wherever they are, they will be living in someone’s backyard.

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Hot gases spew from legislature VICTORIA – The climate debate, which all left-thinking people insist is over, has erupted in the B.C. legislature over our nascent liquefied natural gas industry.

Chilliwack-Hope B.C. Liberal MLA Laurie Throness heated things B.C. Views up by announcing that he’s “agnostic” on the Tom Fletcher subject of humancaused global warming. The religious terminology is intentional, he said, because this is how climate change is currently discussed – deniers, believers and so on.

Throness mentioned the inflated elephant in the room, 18 years with little or no average global surface temperature rise, even as greenhouse gas emissions keep rising around the world.

Needless to say, Green Party MLA and climate scientist Andrew Weaver was aghast at this heresy. And NDP MLAs lined up behind former Sierra Club high priest George Heyman to ridicule Throness, inadvertently proving his point about their rather nasty religious zeal.

I’m also skeptical on global warming, as regular readers will know, and so are many voting adults in Canada and elsewhere. And I agree with Throness’ main point that B.C. shouldn’t sacrifice its energy economy while the jury is still out.

Most politicians who presume to decide the fate of this vital and threatened in-

dustry have at best visited a well or plant site, and media information about the industry is often from questionable protesters. So today I’d like to provide some background on the natural gas industry, as someone who grew up with it and worked in it in northeastern B.C. Natural gas is mostly methane, the main ingredient in farts. It is many times more potent than carbon dioxide as a heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere, which is one reason it is often flared rather than vented if it isn’t captured for use as fuel.

Raw natural gas may contain carbon dioxide, a key plant food and component of exhaled breath that has been rebranded as pollution. Gas from the Horn River Basin, one of B.C.’s largest deep shale formations, contains 10 per cent or more CO2, more than conventional gas.

B.C.’s most lucrative gas field is the Montney shale around Fort St. John, which contains nearly CO2-free gas as well as light petroleum liquids.

(This is similar to the Bakken shale in North Dakota, where American roughnecks continue to burn off vast amounts of gas to get at the more valuable light liquids. Oddly, President Barack Obama and former Canadian singer Neil Young don’t notice this.)

Weaver and the NDP are correct in their main objection, which is that the B.C. government’s new limits on CO2 from LNG production are a sham. As much as 70 per cent of the total greenhouse gas emissions from the gas indus-

try occur before the LNG stage, which is the only thing the new rules regulate.

CO2 that comes up with gas is extracted and vented. A government-subsidized pilot project to capture and store CO2 at Spectra Energy’s operations at Fort Nelson seems to be going nowhere. Restricting LNG-related emissions is mostly a cosmetic gesture.

“Raw natural gas may contain carbon dioxide, a key plant food and component of exhaled breath that has been rebranded as pollution.”

Environment Minister Mary Polak correctly notes that gas producers pay carbon tax. Yes, but only on the fuel they use, not “process emissions,” such as flaring. Big LNG proponents plan to burn more gas to compress and cool LNG, and their greenhouse gas emissions beyond a certain limit will force them to buy carbon offsets or pay into a technology fund.

If LNG investment isn’t scared away by protests and piled-on taxes, it surely means B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets are history. The question now is how much that actually matters.

This week’s question: Do you agree with the CBC’s decision to fire Jian Ghomeshi? @ Online poll: cast your vote at mapleridgenews.com, or e-mail your vote and comments to editor@mapleridgenews.com

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

THE NEWS/letters ‘Bullying behaviour’ is not democracy Editor, The News: Re: ARMS worried it may be silenced (The News, Oct. 29).

Environmental groups are concerned that the provincial government is planning to bring in legislation under the Society Act that will result in unfair court actions against them.

The contemplated act states that a court order may be issued against a society if it is “carrying on activities that are detrimental to the public interest.”

There is no definition of what “detrimental to the public interest” means.

However, the phrase is there for a purpose. It would discourage societies from criticizing the government.

This is bullying behavior that is not consistent with our democracy.

Governments and corporations are increasingly limiting the freedom of expression that is essential in an open democracy.

This is evident in the actions of the federal government, which is having organizations that have been critical of them audited. This has included environmental organizations and societies such as the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and Amnesty International.

Organizations that are aligned with the aims of the federal government, such as the Fraser Institute and the CD Howe Institute, are not being audited.

The blatancy of this move is astounding and disturbing.

This misuse of power is simply not acceptable in Canada.

Citizens must make it clear to all governments that we will not be coerced into giving up our right to freedom of expression.

Michael Sather Maple Ridge

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Thanks, teachers and CUPE Editor, The News: Re: ‘Other trustees get more’ (Letters, Oct. 31).

I would like to correct a few statements made by school board chair Mike Murray.

He is adamant that the various school districts the trustees used to compare trustee stipends to is fair and reasonable.

The problem is that if one analyzes the list of school districts the trustees used, they are all much larger than SD No. 42 and should arguably have a larger stipend.

It is quite misleading, Mr. Murray, if you don’t compare apples to apples when making decisions about your

own remuneration.

To complicate things, trustees used the Delta School District in their deliberations, erroneously calling it a smaller district than SD No. 42, thereby skewing the data even further.

In regards to education assistants being added to schools, it is not the trustees we need to thank for the addition of these positions.

It is the continued efforts of teachers and CUPE who have fought and continue to fight for the meager resources needed to support our students.

Mr. Murray reminds us that the trustees wrote letters

to government while teachers were on strike. What remains egregious to teachers is that the trustees asked for the final contract to be “affordable to citizens,” as if it is the role of trustees to monitor the provincial purse.

Is it not the role of trusteed to protect the students they have been elected to stand up for in the community they were elected?

You can’t say on one hand that more funding is needed and on the other hand say keep it affordable for citizens.

Proper funding is a choice.

Finally, Mr. Murray states that all the reductions in the

budget were researched and recommended by staff and adjusted based on stakeholder input.

The teachers raised the issue of using a student information system created in B.C. for B.C. educators called Open Student, at a significant savings to the district.

There is no evidence that the trustees seriously considered Open Student, even though it had the potential to save hundreds of thousands of dollars and instead opted for the recommendation of staff.

Todd Patrick, vice-president MRTA

Let’s aim to have highest voter turnout in B.C. Editor, The News: Re: Campaign stop: Hammond (The News, Oct. 29).

I totally agree with what was said and I’m also discouraged at the turn out by the residents of Hammond because I went to a lot of trouble to get the people out to hear what the candidates had to

say, and to also encourage the residents of not only Hammond, but those of all of Maple Ridge to come out and hear them.

I also encouraged them to vote, either on Nov. 1, Nov. 5, Nov. 8 or Nov. 15.

I’m not happy with only 25 per cent of the population coming out to vote, so if

you don’t vote, don’t complain at me or any other person because it is you right to vote.

So get out there. I would love to see the highest vote in all the province coming from Maple Ridge.

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Ridge Meadows RCMP’s street enforcement unit busted two homes Friday, the latest of five Maple Ridge houses raided in October which they say are pushing heroin, fentanyl and cocaine to more than 900 people in the downtown.

Police seized heroin, crack cocaine, a loaded handgun, piles of cash and two vehicles at the two homes on Friday and want the property to be seized under the civil forfeiture proceeds of crime program.

“Through crime analysis, police are aware of a link between drug addiction and minor

property crimes, such as thefts, thefts from vehicles, and shoplifting,” Cpl. Alanna Dunlop said.

“Over the past three weeks, we have made significant progress in reducing the availability of street level drugs, which will hopefully reduce property crimes.

“We have also taken firearms away from people who do not have a legal right to possess them, which makes our streets much safer,” she added.

Maciej Jan Kranc, 37, appeared in Port Coquitlam provincial court Friday, charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, careless use of a firearm, and unauthorized possession of a firearm. He next appears Nov. 19.

Pamela Jean Hunink, 30, faces two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Burned out of home A Maple Ridge family was burned out of their Albion home on Sunday night.

A mother and her two children got out of the house, in the 10300-block of 240th Street, when their fire alarms went off at approximately 7 p.m.

Flames were visible out the front gable and in the upper part of the house, as a fire in the attic spread quickly.

Maple Ridge Fire Chief Dane Spence said it appeared that the fire was ignited by a fault or problem in the chimney from a wood-burning stove.

The main floor was saved as firefighters fought a defensive battle to limit the damage, but

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This Halloween Elizabeth Taylor wasn’t going out as a vampire, or even as the Hollywood diva who is her namesake.

She wore a sandwich board election sign.

Taylor is running again for one of the five Maple Ridge positions on the school board.

Taylor, who ran in 2011, has worked in the community living field for 20 years, providing support and quality of life for developmentally delayed children and adults. It is a field, like education, that has been squeezed by cuts in pro-

vincial funding in recent years.

“Everyone is unhappy.

I know how they [trustees] feel, because I’ve felt like that.”

But Taylor said there are solutions to be had, and she said there is a lot to know about accessing government funding. She said developing new programs and new initiatives is a possible answer – innovations are more likely to receive government funding than simply asking for more dollars, to pay for more staff.

Innovative partnerships could create new funding opportunities for the district, said Tay-

lor.

“If you just keep saying ‘Give us more money because we need more,’ that doesn’t cut it anymore.”

She was the board chair for Alouette Ad- Taylor dictions for more than 10 years, and while there the group set up a special program designed for students who are suspended from school over drinking or drug use. Rather than stay at home, they got some counselling and education.

She was the manager of children’s special services

for the Community Ventures Society, and has been involved with the Tara Rince Irish Culture Society, and is the former co-chair of the C ommunity Living Insti-

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Taylor wanted to be clear that her 12-yearold daughter is not in the public system – she attends St. Patrick’s Elementary School, for religious reasons. But she is going to attend Garibaldi secondary for its International Baccalaureate program next year.

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Once an international swimmer, Marcela Boggio is hoping to make a splash in local politics.

Boggio is running for one of the two seats representing Pitt Meadows on the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School Board.

Boggio was world

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“That gave me the dis- Boggio cipline and strength I have now,” she said.

Boggio filed papers to run in the 2011 election, but seeing Eleanor Palis and Sarah Nelson running, she was happy with the strength of the candidates, and backed out.

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“I knew they were going to do a great job,” said Boggio.

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‘Flu season may be early’

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It’s a good year to get a shot of influenza vaccine early, says Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall.

“We’re already starting to see some influenza activity around the province, which suggests that this flu season may be coming earlier than past flu seasons,” Kendall said this week.

Kendall joined Health Minister Terry Lake and

other MLAs who rolled up their sleeves to receive their annual flu shots at the B.C. legislature.

Lake said flu vaccination is on the upswing in B.C., with last year setting a record for doses of vaccine administered.

That includes 76 per cent of health care workers, who are now required to get vaccinated or wear a mask in patient care areas during the winter flu season.

Contrary to popular misconceptions about

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She still considers Palis an effective trustee.

“If I was not running myself, she would have my vote for sure,” she said. “She’s the mother of three great kids, and she has great values. For me, values are really important.”

One of her opponents, Korleen Carreras, is running as a part of a team that enjoys the support of the Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association and CUPE union locals.

Boggio worries that the unionized employees might have too

much influence on trustees if the “slate” candidates are elected.

“People’s voices are not going to be heard,” she said. “I support teachers – I love teachers and I respect them a lot – but students come first.”

The fourth trustee candidate running for Pitt Meadows is Allie Taylor.

Boggio would try to bring a strong sense of “social justice” to the board table, she said.

“It makes me sick, as a mom, knowing there are kids who go to school without breakfast, or who

have issues at home and nobody they can talk to.”

“I want to help less privileged schools, and to create community.”

Boggio has a career as a hotel and restaurant manager, but has taken a leave from it while raising her family. She has a 15-yearold who attends Pitt Meadows secondary, and a seven-year-old at Pitt Meadows Elementary. She has served on the district parent advisory council, and the Pitt elementary PAC, and with other local charities.

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“Look at what inexperience has done in neighbouring communities,” he said, mentioning the dumping of manure on a homeless camp in Abbotsford in 2013.

Read said she could lead the city for the next four years because she has experience lobbying with senior governments, managing large projects and teams, and is an expert in freedom of information legislation.

While the five candidates reviewed the platforms and discussed drug addiction and crime, Anita Hauck said attention needs to focus on the high cost of housing, noting the shelter allowance is $375 (for employable single people), while

one-bedroom suites rent for $1,000 in Maple Ridge.

“Now, the last time I checked, this wasn’t the West End,” she added.

John McKenzie, on Maple Ridge’s social planning advisory committee, wanted to know how Daykin would provide affordable housing.

Daykin cited work on Vancouver Island, where the regional and local government joined with the health authority and non-profit housing society to create 156 affordable homes.

“It takes a lot of work, but it can be done by willing partners, and I think we can do that in Maple Ridge.”

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Morden said his plan is to take an inventory of the housing and social needs in the downtown, then present them to the provincial government and ask for help.

“The relationships I have formed with people in the senior governments will ensure I am listened to.”

Read challenged that.

“It sounds like Mike Morden has a plan, but I haven’t seen that in six years and that concerns me,” she said.

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Ridge council approves wildfire housing regs Setback from forests required

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Maple Ridge council approved a set of guidelines last week to protect new homes from wildfires.

But the same divisions on the topic that previously split council endured at the Oct. 28 meeting, which saw the guidelines passed by a vote.

Wildfire development permit areas would require new homes that are built next to the forest to use fire-resistent exterior materials, fire resistent roofs and firesmart landscaping.

Ten-metre buffer areas will also be required to separate new suburbs from forests.

Mayor Ernie Daykin supported the measure, saying the city could be liable if homes burned and the city didn’t implement the measures, although it knew of the potential danger.

“For me, once we know we have the li-

ability and if you don’t mitigate the risk, then I think you would be on the hook.”

Couns. Al Hogarth, Mike Morden and Corisa Bell opposed the guidelines, saying they will add to the cost of houses.

Hogarth wanted to combine the wildfire rules with the environmentally sensitive area strategy that council considers this week.

An ESA management strategy was proposed in 2008, but council has yet to accept that.

“This goes against housing affordability, adds more costs,” said Morden.

“I still feel this is another incremental charge that we’re bringing forward,” Hogarth added.

The permit areas are the final step after the approval of the Wildfire Protection Plan in 2007.

Daykin said later that councillors have been regularly contacted by residents who live in Thornhill, seeking to bring Metro Vancouver water to the rural area east of 248th Street as a

means of reducing the threat by having fire hydrants available.

But council heard it would cost $40 million to bring Metro Vancouver water to Thornhill.

“I think council’s job is to look at the whole municipality,” Daykin said.

Staff told council that a suburb fitted with fire hydrants couldn’t withstand a forest fire any better than one without.

“If you’ve got a wildfire, it may be part of the defence, but it’s not going to stop it.”

If council decided to extend water service to Thornhill, it would have to justify that expense to people in other parts of Maple Ridge, said Coun. Cheryl Ashlie.

“If you want to bump that forward for a nonactive area, ahead of Silver Valley, that is waiting for the 240th Street bridge, I would be challenged, as elected officials, to make that case to your public in Silver Valley.”

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A second accompanying bylaw also was passed, although Hogarth asked for a deferral.

City planner Lisa Zosiak said later that the cost to install a sprinkler system on the walls of homes that face forests would cost about $1,250, a possibly cheaper alternative to using fire-resistant external wall coverings such as Hardie board siding.

Another option is to use non-combustible plywood on the outside walls, allowing the use of vinyl siding over top.

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Permit area adds $5,000 to cost Wildfire from 13

Daykin said if a 50-home subdivision is proposed and only five directly face the forest, the wildfire permit requirements only would apply to the five homes.

Cost of developing suburbs also came up in the discussion.

Ashlie asked if Maple Ridge suburbs cost more to service and maintain than they raise in property taxes.

“The funds we collect from raw residential taxes is not enough to cover off the cost that we have to pay for it downstream,” said finance general manager Paul Gill.

As the city builds and develops,

it’s the “collective taxpayer that maintains that,” Ashlie said.

“So in reality, we are continually asking the taxpayer to support different initiatives.”

She wanted to consider some type of assistance for builders incurring wildfire permit area costs.

Daykin, though, said people want housing options, including suburban living.

“People want to live on bigger lots in an area where they’re not on top of each other.”

But he agrees that pot of tax money isn’t bottomless. “We need to look at how we develop

out – and I don’t have a problem with that.”

Couns. Bob Masse, Judy Dueck, Ashlie and Daykin voted for the wildfire permit area.

Overall, the extra cost for each new home built near the forest should be about $5,000.

The wildfire development permit area derives from Maple Ridge’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan created in 2007.

That plan came from the Firestorm 2003 report written by former Manitoba premier Gary Filmon in the wake of the devastating wildfire that tore through Kelowna that year.

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The Rotary Club of Haney has donated a $1,000 to help with substance abuse in the community.

“Substance abuse is a serious issue in our community and across our country,” said Annika Polegato, executive director, Alouette Addiction Services.

“We know our children are at risk and we know that education is key to prevention. It is critical

that parents and children are offered educational opportunities to learn more about the challenges and risks our kids are facing, what we can do to help, and what services are available if you are in need of help.”

The grant will help Alouette Addictions raise awareness of its services, offer educational opportunities and provide help to those in need.

Alouette Addiction Services is a

non-profit agency in Maple Ridge that provides free counselling to anyone affected, directly or indirectly, by drug or alcohol abuse and mental health issues.

Its services include drop-in counselling, one-on-one counselling and a variety of group support programs.

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Ridge transportation plan gets final approval

By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Council gave its final blessing last week to its transportation plan, a multi-year document that will guide where Maple Ridge’s bridges, roads, and bike lanes go for the next 20 years.

After studying the plan for two years, council unanimously approved the plan at its second-last regular meeting before the Nov. 15 election.

Some of the priorities in the plan include completing key roads that will stitch the community together, such as widening of 128th Avenue and Abernethy Way to four lanes between 210th and 240th streets. Work on the section between 210th and 224th streets starts next year.

Widening Hwy. 7 to four lanes on Maple Ridge’s eastern boundaries, as well as the

Haney Bypass are noted as important for the region, while traffic calming should be done in neighbourhoods.

For Silver Valley residents, widening of 232nd Street from Abernethy Way to 132nd Avenue is included, while Dewdney Trunk Road from 240th to 248th Streets will be widened to four lanes.

A 240th Street bridge over the South Alouette River remains a long-term goal.

Also in the plan is the extension of 128th Avenue eastward to connect with Fern Crescent and create a more direct route to Golden Ears Provincial Park. Work schedule for that recently was accelerated as part of a requirement for developer who wants to build 34 homes in the Fern Crescent area.

Cycling and walking are also part of the plan. Goals are to improve street scapes in the downtown, to encourage walking, safer crossings for pedestrians, as well as building sidewalks in older areas that don’t have them.

New bicycle lanes are proposed for 124th Avenue, 207th and 232nd streets and Kanaka Way.

When it comes to transit in Maple Ridge, “at least” a B-line connection to the new Evergreen Line in Coquitlam is on the wish list, as are better bus shelters.

“I would anticipate that we would be getting that direct connector into the Evergreen.

It’s an absolute no-brainer in my world,” said Coun. Mike Morden.

But a lot of work is needed to get TransLink and the provincial government’s support, he said.

“No bus in Silver Valley is unacceptable.”

Service to that area though, as well as possible B-line or Rapid Bus service to Coquitlam, is included in the mayor’s vision for transportation in Metro Vancouver, passed earlier this year, although it’s unclear if Langley instead will get such a service instead of Maple Ridge.

The West Coast Express commuter rail service also should expand, to include midday and weekend service instead of only the current five rush-hour trains to and from Vancouver, and to allow people to travel eastward from Vancouver to Maple Ridge during midday and on weekends, according to a sum-

mary of the strategy.

But that needs more track time to provided

by CP Rail, said Morden.

That also needs to be addressed in what Morden is calling a senior government advocacy plan. “The railways are federal and we need to apply some polite leverage there to say we need our needs met here.”

A new West Coast stop in the Albion area near 240th Street is another goal of the plan.

Morden said there’s lots of work needed to advocate with senior government, “ to realize our transportation needs in Maple Ridge.”

If the plan is completed, its total cost would rack up to $165 million. However, that doesn’t include environmental mitigation costs, while projects can also receive federal or provincial government funding.

While the plan sets the overall direction, council still has to hammer out an implementation plan that spells out the priorities and how they’ll be paid for.

Maple Ridge has grown by 60 per cent over the last two decades and is expected to reach a population of 110,000 by 2031.

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Elephant story follows two paths

By Colleen Fla n ag a n cflanagan@mapleridgenews.com

A

touching short story about a family of elephants in Africa is the winner of an international writing award by Maple Ridge secondary student Holly O’Neil.

The 14-year-old Grade 9 student beat out 337 entrants from 58 countries in the ages 12-14 category of the Laura Thomas Communications International Junior Author short story contest.

Stories had to be 1,000 words or less.

O’Neil’s story starts off following a mother elephant and her baby calf as they rest alongside a river in the African savannah.

The second part follows the path of a little boy from a poor village who goes to work with his father, only to find out what he does for a living.

“It’s from two points of view, the elephants point of view and the humans who are poaching them,” explained O’Neil.

“I watched a documentary a while ago and it had an elephant whose mother was poached and all the elephants gathered around and

MRSS student Holly O’Neil won a short story contest for her tale of a family of elephants. they mourned for her. And they actually cried,” she said about what inspired her story.

O’Neil enjoys reading and writing historical fiction.

“I like to write things that

could’ve actually happened like that’s why I like historical fiction.

It’s a made up story, but it’s still kind of true,” she said.

Although O’Neil has written many short stories for school as-

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signments, this was the first contest she entered for her writing and the first prize she has won.

The story, An Elephant Never Forgets, was written as part of a school project that she set up for herself.

The project included researching the writing contest, as well.

O’Neil picked this one because it was an international competition, it was free to enter and based out of Richmond.

O’Neil wrote the story last spring with the encouragement of support teacher Kirsten Urdahl-Serr and Grade 8 honours English teacher, Ken Elphick.

It took her over a month to write.

She entered the contest in June and found out she won a the Junior Authors Writers Conference on Oct. 18.

At the conference, O’Neil had the opportunity to attend workshops and learn from guest speakers including children’s authors Jacqueline Pearce and Linda DeMeulemeester, publisher Michelle Halket, author and poet Michelle Barker and book editor Tracy Sherlock.

“I learned some writing tips like on presenting characters and naming characters and things like that.

I also learned the ways to get published and what they are looking for in a book, like if you get your book reviewed,” said O’Neil.

• Read O’Neil’s story go to http:// laurathomascommunications.com/ juniorauthorscontest/2014-winners/hollyoneil-an-elephant-never-fogets/.

Michael Kaeshammer Michael Kaeshammer has been called a triple-threat combo of piano virtuosity, vocal ability and charisma. The joy is obvious from the first moment Michael Kaeshammer plays with an uncanny ability to take ‘a bit of musical this’ and ‘a touch of musical that’ and create a sound that is uniquely his own. This sound is a singular brand of pop tinged jazz that owes as much to Billy Joel and Paul McCartney as to Professor Longhair and Albert Ammons on hook laden love songs like “A Little Bit Of Love.” Michael is not only a gifted singer and songwriter, but a highly trained technician and interpreter and a fiery piano player. Let Michael invite you in and take you on a musical journey.

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Ron Hedrick sits with his oil landscape, Coquihalla Swampland.

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Ron Hedrick decided 35 years ago that he was going to quit his day job to become a full-time artist.

It was a scary prospect for the local painter who once owned a restaurant and fixed heavy transport trucks.

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“I gave myself five years, but it took me six years to start making a living. So I really worked hard at it,” said Hedrick, who had his first painting lesson with notable landscape artist Karl E. Wood in 1967.

Now Hedrick’s work is on display in 10 galleries across Canada, including Gainsborough Galleries in Calgary and the RendezVous Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver, and across the border at the Evalyn Dunn Gallery in Westfield, New Jersey.

If you want to become a painter, you have to put the time into it and work hard at it, just like any job, explained Hedrick.

“Most artists, they just think they can paint as a hobby and get somewhere. But, really, if you are going to be a professional, you have to work at it,” said Hedrick.

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Hedrick is also the founder of the Stave Falls Artist Group, which will be holding its 9th annual art exhibition this weekend.

Nine members, including Hedrick, Linda Bishop, Wayne Bissky, Shannon Coates, Maria Daley, Janis Eaglesham, Theresa Eaton, Kerrie Stafford and club president Gina Rubin, will have over 100 pieces on display done in

various mediums.

Special guest artist will be Amanda Jones.

Associate members Walter Adamus, Bev Beresh, Ken Symons and Dana Walton will be exhibiting one piece each.

Hedrick will be showcasing his oil landscapes along with a feature 40x48 painting called Coquihalla Swampland, a scene Hedrick discovered off the B.C. highway, east of the old toll gate.

Opening reception will be from 7-10 p.m. on

Nov. 7 at Meadow Gardens Golf Club, 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows. All artists will be in attendance.

Live entertainment will be provided by the Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts. The collection of work will be on display from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 8-9.

Admission is free.

Partial sale proceeds will go to the purchase of art supplies for Alouette Home Start Society youth programs.

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Arts Club ON TOUR: Avenue Q Sat , Nov 8, 8:00 p.m.

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Irreverently witty and outright uproarious, Avenue Q is the musical story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate who arrives in New York City looking for love, a job, and his purpose in life. Warning: Full puppet nudity and other vulgarities will induce laughter. Recommended for ages 18+

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Three beloved stories by Eric Carle, award-winning children’s book illustrator and author, are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets.

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Free evenings of performance and creativity.

Golden Ears Writers November 18, 7:00 – 9:00

Painting of “A Meeting Place” by Soledad Avaria

For children over 5 years of age, adults and seniors, contact your doctor or local pharmacist for an appointment.

Three-time Juno winner and BC Entertainment Hall of Famer Jim Byrnes was born in blues country. Now a west coast legend, Byrnes has crooned, drawled, belted, hollered and sweet talked more songs into a microphone than most people ever get to hear in a single lifetime.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favourites from Mermaid Theatre

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Dal is a Vancouver legend! This very special occasion is Dal’s last performance at The ACT after eight consecutive years. Join us as we make memories together along with Dal Richards and his orchestra

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Jim Byrnes with guest Babe Gurr

Tuesday, November 11, 2:00 p.m.

Original works by members of the Garibaldi Art Club

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“The Maple Ridge Art Gallery is delighted to feature work by this group of Fraser Valley artists, all of whom are qualified to receive ‘active’ status within the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA).”

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Opening Reception Friday, Nov. 21 7pm – 9pm

Continuing Sat., Nov. 22 10am – 4pm Sunday, Nov. 23 10am – 4pm

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Friday Night Dance With Robyn Picard November 14

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Over 220 race in Pumpkin Cross Halloween cyclocross brings in beginners sports@mapleridgenews.com

Richard Machhein (above) of Local Ride Racing competes in the Pumpkin Cross race at the North Alouette Greenway Park on Sunday.

Kelsey Macdonald (right) with Local Ride of Maple Ridge gets a marshmallow treat from Kaelen ColesLyster, 11, left, and Sydney Hennessey, 12, while racing.

Margaret Ovenell (top, right) with Catalyst Kinetics out of Burnaby.

The eighth annual Pumpkin Cross race attracted more than 220 cyclocross racers competing for fast times and the coveted prize for best costume.

“The day could not have turned out any better,” said event organizer Barry Lyster of Local Ride.

“One of the most impressive moments was the field of 30 beginner women, who took part in the event. We have worked hard over the years to support and grow women’s cycling.”

Canadian Cyclocross medallist Sandra Walter (Liv Canada) led a free novice women’s clinic the day before the race, offering a sneak peek at the course, as well as sharing lots of useful tips.

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A scantily clad Craig Ritchey (Trek Red Truck p/b Mosaic Homes) continued his domination in the Elite Men’s class by taking the win, crowd favourite Kevin Calhoun (Rocky Mountain) was second, and Team Squamish’s Rhys Verner rounding out the top three.

A strong group of youngsters participate in the free kid’s race, and the Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre held a Specialty Wheel Race for children on adapted bikes, trikes, and chairs, making it one of the most inclusive cycling events possible.

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Winning Wildcat Helena Mulheims (right) of th host Westview Wildcats is stick checked during a field hockey game against the Centennial Centaurs on in Maple Ridge last Wednesday. The Wildcats won 2-1.

The Ridge Meadows Flames lost to the Grandview Steelers 3-2 on Friday night, in a home game at Planet Ice. Jordan Rendle and Bradley Crompton both scored for the Flames, and Kurt Klimek made 33 saves on 36 shots.

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

275

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

EUROPEAN IN-HOME SPA / STUDIO

DRYWALL

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

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS 604-618-6401 Marcel

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

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Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

By Appt: 604.230.4444

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Are You $10K Or More In Debt?

DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load.

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GARDENING

Comforting Caring Service

182

Call (604)763-8795

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

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing.

Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808.

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 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.

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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One big need.

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

365

SEPTIC TANKS

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit

Running this ad for 10yrs

28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

PAINT SPECIAL

~ FULLY INSURED ~

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CHUCKS RENOVATION Estate Cleaning & Preparation for Selling.

Leave it to us. bclassified.com

We will renovate the home inside & out and get rid of unpleasant odours.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS...”GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!” 20X22 $4,358.

25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446.

32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662.

47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

www.paintspecial.com

M.T. GUTTERS

287

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FRASER VALLEY SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Fall Special - 20% OFF

REAL ESTATE

Office: 604-856-6177 Mobile: 778-549-5090

TREE SERVICES

~ LICENCED & INSURED ~

APARTMENT/CONDOS

MAPLE RIDGE, 2 bdrm apt, 55+, insuite washer/dryer, friendly bldg, $159,000. 778-242-6168, 604-476-1091

627

HARVEY’S RENOVATIONS All kinds of reno’s... new framing, drywall, plumbing, sundecks, more Call 604-968-3755.

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

TONY’’S PAINTING

338

PLUMBING

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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

HOME REPAIRS

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

LANDSCAPING

341

PRESSURE WASHING New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Call Ian 604-724-6373

CHUCK’S Pressure Washing

Licensed / Insured

Call 604-319-1993

PETS EQUESTRIAN

454

Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $69,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

EAGLE ROOFING Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273 www.interlawnlandscapes.com

MISC SERVICES

RENTALS

CEDAR HOGFUEL

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam

604-465-5193

604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

Impeccably Clean!

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

456

MOVING & STORAGE

FEED & HAY

477

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

604 - 720 - 2009

in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 2 Bedroom ~ $925/mo.

No Pets ~ Available Now Ref.s & Credit check req’d

Fraser View & Maple View Apartments

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $525. 1-604-794-5844

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES born Aug. 30, 2 males, unique smooth coat silver dapple and black & tan piebald, raised by 13 year old girl in 4H dog obediance, well socialized.

1st shots & deworming, $850 (will go toward education fund) 604-8204827 Mission

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

• • •

TOPSOIL

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

MULTIPOOS. Under 8 lbs. 5 weeks old. Beautiful & fluffy. Velcro dogs.

Can email pics. Vet checked, 1st shots. Guar’d. $800. Can hold for Christmas. 604-302-6647

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

99

$

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

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

Close to stores & schools.

Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

1 Bdrm Apt $750/mo.

Includes heat, h/w.

No pets Available now.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

2 Bedroom units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

536

FOOD PRODUCTS

HANSRA FARM MARKET: FREE RANGE EGGS + ORGANIC Eggs, Frozen Blueberries & Raspberries for sale. 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows (604)459-9393 Find the

Real Estate Section - Class 600’s

548

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us.

CRIME FREE BUILDING

HOME of Your Dreams! bcclassified.com

FURNITURE

ELITE DESIGN Sofa & chair, like new. Dinette set, made in Canada.

All for $500obo. Tom 604-479-1344

Certified crime free clean quiet building for mature adults only. 1 bdrm, gas f/p. No smokers No pets $600 + utils.

(604) 467- 5271 Maple Ridge

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $682, $830 and $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

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

Reno’d 1 Bdrm suite $730/mo Util + sec pkng extra No pets. Close to amen.

Ref’s & Credit Check Req’d.

McIntosh Plaza Suit Mature Adults

22330 McIntosh Avenue

(604)463-6841 Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

1 bdrm suite ~ $775

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

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

(9am-5pm)

OFFICE/RETAIL

MAPLE COURT I

BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices? Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise.

GARIBALDI Court

AUTO FINANCING

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

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

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

604.466.8404 (Erik)

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.418.1932

Call

TRANSPORTATION

288sf & 750sf office space for lease. 19141 Ford Pitt Meadows.

Call Tony 604-584-4704

741

1 Bedroom suites avail Starting at $600/mo incl hot water & cable. No pets.

Building has been TOTALLY RENOVATED

TOWNHOUSES

AVAILABLE NOW

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

SHEPHERD/LAB/Retriever X puppies f/m, vet checked, $350. (604)794-5953 Chwk

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

Certified Crime Free Multiple Housing

752

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/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

1-604-358-8722

PORT COQUITLAM

2 bdrm suite ~ $925 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

604-464-3550

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

604-463-3000

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MANAGING CUSTODIAN Required for small apartment building in downtown Maple Ridge. Must live in building and have relevant experience. Parttime job only. Suit retired couple. Send brief resume to P.O. Box 29 Deroche, BC V0M 1G0. Interview by appointment.

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

$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.

www.galaxyloans.ca

845

Haney Motor Hotel

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Call 604-467-3944 749

STORAGE SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

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

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

MAPLE RIDGE

PETS

APARTMENT/CONDO

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 11895 Laitty St, Maple Ridge WESTGATE APARTMENTS Fully renod 1 & 2 bdrm suites Full time on-site caretaker.

Available Immediately CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

(604)466-5799

FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630

MIRACLE MOVING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

APARTMENT/CONDO

Derek Manor

604-467-6065

356

706

BLOW OUT SPECIAL Sawdust Available

$59.00 Per Ton

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.

Maple Ridge Central

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

706

RENTALS

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

604-476-6683

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

15% OFF LABOUR

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

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

HOME / STRATA / BUSINESS

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts.

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

*Gutter Clean Inside & Out* *Install Gutter Guards*

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$825/mo & $925/mo

MAPLE COURT II

GUTTER CLEANING

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

1 & 2 Bdrms available

&

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

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

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

317

MAPLE RIDGE

RENTALS

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

300

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

Call 604-319-1993

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928

706

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

609 374

RENTALS

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

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE Ridge W. New 1 bdrm $800 incl hydro/wifi/lndry. Nov 1. Nr transit & bridges. NS/NP. 604-306-7462

752

TOWNHOUSES

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

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

2BR apts - Bright & Large Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building

SENIORS DISCOUNT 1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

AVAILABLE NOW Maple Ridge 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 SORRENTO 22260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341

$826/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools & shops

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

DEALER #40087

Prices do not include administration fee of $599.

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MAPLE RIDGE

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MAPLE RIDGE

Maple Ridge Hyundai has over 100 used vehicles in stock and priced BELOW MARKET VALUE!

2014 Jeep Patriot Sport/ North 4x4

Market Value $19,995

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2014 Kia Sorento LX AWD

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Trendline+

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Local Shops Support Local Events & Teams

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604-463-7277

Custom Embroidery Centre on Premises • Locally Owned and Operated

Monday - Friday 9 am - 9 pm • Saturday 9 am - 6 pm • Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Maple Ridge Store Only