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Garbage back on council agenda Citizens more concerned with homelessness

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

Maple Ridge council is back to talking trash.

After the previous council rejected even studying municipal-wide garbage collection, the new council is asking for a fresh look at the issue.

At its Monday workshop meeting, it asked staff to dig up the basic details on costs and what it would mean to offer city-wide garbage collection and report back.

Mayor Nicole Read raised the issue as council reviewed 2014 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The survey, done in the last year of every council’s mandate, said the lack of city-wide garbage collection is an issue for some people.

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Lions and Cougars CFL most outstanding player Solomon Elimimian, of the B.C. Lions, rallies students at Kanaka Creek elementary as Jordan Novota (left) and Parker Hansen help Ella Todd and Summer Gillespie during a sit-up competition for the team’s IN The House school program last week.

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

The former bingo building with the peaked rooftop in the heart of Maple Ridge could soon be bustling again.

The Ridge Studios is setting up in the building on 224th Street, creating a film studio with portable sets to make it easy and convenient

for film makers to capture certain scenes.

“We’ve sort of had a steady stream of inquiries. I think we’re going to have lots of productions here,” said John Wittmayer, with The Ridge Studios.

Wittmayer has been a film location manager for 20 years and says there’s a shortage of studio space for films being shot in Metro Vancouver.

“It will be a studio and production office space. Everybody sees how much filming goes on in Ma-

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“We’ve already got people who are wanting to soft book.”

Wittmayer said the building was upgraded when Great Canadian Gaming Corp. used it for its community gaming centre and installed slot machines. Power supplies that were provided for the slot machines will be used for film production.

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Parts of the building will be upgraded, possibly extending the movie set outdoors on the west end of the building to provide a back alley or urban setting.

“I think it’s going to change the image of downtown Maple Ridge for the better.”

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Ferry site could be use for tourism Downtown from front

Part of the plan is to attract an anchor tenant in the film business on a sublease basis and there could be an educational programs offered as well.

He expects to be in the building long term, adding that the B.C. film industry can survive a high Canadian dollar and tax incentives from rival areas.

“I don’t think the industry is going to go away anytime soon. There may be the peaks and valleys. The fact is there’s a real need for studio space.

“I think it’s going to get so busy that it will easily be one company after the other. I’m already starting to get scheduling issues.”

Economic development manager Sandy Blue told Maple Ridge council Monday it’s a good use of the former bingo place.

“We’re so excited to see this in that part of our downtown.”

Last year’s film permit and licencing revenue for Maple Ridge doubled from a low of about $48,000 in 2013 to $106,000 in 2014.

While Target is closing its Canadian operations, leaving a large vacancy downtown, other properties in Maple Ridge are starting to move.

The former Albion ferries dock and parking lot on 240th Street and River Road is about to be sold.

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Cutline itc myriad pro 10p11. g. tourist use. That could be the start of a tourism-recreation cluster that could employ between 50 to 100.

“It’s big,” Blue said later.

Commercial realtor Bill Hobbs says negotiations are still going on and sales haven’t completed on that property.

“I don’t think that’s a fair statement to make at this point in time,” Hobbs aid about the sale of the Albion ferry property.

That land has been up for

sale by TransLink since the Albion ferry closed in 2009.

The Ministry of Transportation property that straddles Lougheed Highway west of Kanaka Way also has a buyer, added Blue.

“A different group is bringing forward an application.”

She said the purchaser is a major developer who does both residential and commercial projects.

Hobbs said a buyer group is also interested in that prop-

erty, but nothing has been completed.

Meanwhile, Blue says the proposal to build a hotel at the foot of 224th Street is back on track.

“We expect the project will be back before council with an application in the coming months.”

Seiko Huang’s plan for a 125-room hotel received third reading in March 2012.

Blue listed the new arrivals as part of a report from Maple

Ridge’s strategic economic initiatives department.

The four-person department tries to draw new businesses to Maple Ridge so people have jobs closer to home and to broaden the tax base.

One company that’s expanding, with plans for more hiring, is food supplement manufacturer GFR Pharma.

The company is located in Maple Meadows Business Park and now employs more than 100 people.

At the east end of Maple Ridge, Blue says Advanced Flow Systems plans to double its workforce of 70. The Kanaka Business Park at the north end of 256th Street is now 60 per cent leased.

Coun. Gordy Robson said Maple Ridge has a reputation for businesses not starting up once they have applied. He wanted to know if the department surveys businesses that leave Maple Ridge or close down, about the reasons for their departure.

The department doesn’t do that, but may do so in the future, Blue said.

“In the 1980s, we did that. It was very enlightening,” Robson said.

Last year’s value of industrial and commercial building permits issued in Maple Ridge plunged to $8.3 million, down from more than $25 million annually in previous years.

Coun. Tyler Shymkiw asked if lack of parking hurt Maple Ridge businesses, but Blue said for the most part, it’s not.

People here expect to park close to the businesses they’re attending, he added.

Read wants to know how the department was doing in bringing major retailers or industries to Maple Ridge.

Blue said connecting with industry associations is one way. Many buildings here, though, aren’t suitable for new businesses and require replacement or rebuilding, which adds to costs.

Coun. Craig Speirs suggested an “expedited permit process” be set up to speed up approvals.

‘Lack of garbage collection way down the list’ Trash from front

Currently, Maple Ridge does not have a city-wide collection system, either municipally operated or through a single contractor, and relies on a handful of private companies to collect garbage from curbside.

“If we start messing with [this], we have an obligation to start doing something with it,” noted Coun. Gordy Robson.

Coun. Bob Masse said he’d like the report to include actual comparative costs to residents of the different means of garbage collection.

Having gone through it three years ago, the numbers provided stalled the process.

But Read just wanted the report to lay out the range of options available followed by a more in-depth debate on the issue.

But Coun. Corisa Bell said most of the in-

formation should be on hand and is current.

“We have all this information. The numbers that were brought forward to us were definitely interesting,” she added.

“I look forward to an accurate report coming back.”

According to the citizen survey, the lack of garbage collection was the top unprompted topic from those who commenting on the level of city services, with 18 per cent, or 161 of the 897 people who responded, saying it was an issue.

“With only 18 per cent support, that’s not much,” said Coun. Craig Speirs.

However, the issue of lack of city garbage collection was way down the list when the survey asked residents what they least liked about living in Maple Ridge.

The top issue for those answering that question was homelessness, with 23 per cent saying that was a problem. Lack of shopping was next on the list, with 22 per cent saying that was what they least liked about living here. Crime was third on the list.

But only seven per cent (63 residents) said lack of garbage was what they least liked about living here.

Bell tried in 2012 and 2013 to get the city to look at city-wide garbage collection, but was voted down. Masse supported Bell’s attempt at looking at city-wide collection.

Council, in 2012, voted against spending $85,000 on a study that would get expressions of interest from garbage haulers in operating a single, city-wide garbage collection service.

Former mayor Ernie Daykin said then that asking for expressions of interest could lead to contractual obligations on the city’s behalf.

Bell then raised the issue in 2013 after learning that garbage haulers would provide estimates for services at no cost and no obligation to the city. But she was voted down in that proposal, as well.

Council also didn’t want to review it at time when Metro Vancouver was implementing its January 2015 ban on green waste in household garbage. An increase in property taxes resulting from a city-wide system was also a concern.

Garbage haulers are now in the process of adding green waste collection to their services in order to comply with Metro Vancouver’s ban.

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They argue that the property Hank’s Trucking and Bulldozing uses for soil mixing is in the Agricultural Land Reserve and should be used

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for producing food. The site is in the 17000 block of Ford Road.

Ron Blakely led a delegation to Pitt Meadows council on Jan. 13 to advise them the ALC had agreed to review the permits it has given the trucking company.

The neighbours are asking that the commission cancel the permit, or to reduce the term to two years, with 16 conditions.

They said the business does not need to be conducted on farm land. “The site ads nothing to the process,� said Blakely, adding that soil and other materials are trucked there, mixed and then trucked away. “We think it should be growing food, rather than the present use.�

Blakely said the permits were first issued in 1994, when there was peat on the property, with an

understanding that the business use of the site would end once the peat had been consumed. “Mr. Bitter continued to operate the soil mixing operation long after the peat on his property had been exhausted,� said Blakely.

Julie Paciejewski said there is also an issue of negligence. The ALC should have notified neighbours of Hanks Trucking that the company’s temporary use permit was being reviewed, she said.

Her name is on the complaint, along with Ron and Evelyn Blakely and Johanne Rensmaaag.

Also, she contends the ALC has not done an adequate job of ensuring the company follows the five conditions under which the business is allowed to operate on farmland.

Hank’s trucking applied for an exemption in 2011, and was declined.

He was, however, given a temporary use permit – with a 10-year term. “It’s one of the things we suggest is not reasonable, given the circumstances,� said Blakely.

The noise of front-end loaders and dump trucks is disruptive to the neighbourhood, he said, and there is dust and smell from the soil mixing operation. “The shaking, from the trucks on the road, is transmitted to the houses – distractingly so,� he said. “Good business, wrong location.�

Hank Bitter could not be reached for comment.

An employee of Hank’s trucking noted the business is on the city truck route.

Pitt council sets to-do list

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Pitt Meadows council has developed a to-do list with more than 80 items on it.

Mayor John Becker presented the “Council Four Year Action Table� to his council

colleagues on Jan. 13.

He and Chief Administrative Officer Kim Grout are going through the schedule of meetings for the entire four-year term, and “plugging in these items.�

They include “Review election sign by-

law,� “Review how we do economic development,� and “Zero increase in city spending for 2015.�

Becker noted that the schedule will not be too tight, allowing room for unknown issues that arise.

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The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School Board has received $1.74 million in holdback funding from the provincial government.

It is not a windfall, and will only be used to replenish reserves that have been spent to address last year’s budget shortfall.

School boards receive funding on a per-student formula, and the province holds back some of the funds in case enrolment projections are not accurate.

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“It looks right now that at minimum it will be $1.5 million, and hopefully more,” said board chair Mike Murray. “So it does have a significant effect.”

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A crude halt Canada may have invested beyond its means in an oil boom that has come to a crude halt.

Sure, the cheaper pump price has a direct impact for consumers who will have more disposal income. But as a result, are we spending this money on imported goods?

If so, this may eventually lead to more of our hard earned dollars being shipped off shore in exchange for the perishing and disposable products we allow in.

In the short term, this drop in gas prices may directly be good for the consumer. But why have prices for other goods and services not followed suit and also decreased? Or will they decrease and that will be the beginning of the deflation period for our country?

We have already seen the loonie shrink in value. Will the cost of imported consumer goods increase as the dollar weakens?

Around 112,000 jobs are linked to the oil industry.

With less oil production, less labour is required and this has a negative affect on spending overall. These mining workers can no longer afford the lifestyles they have been living, they stop spending and can no longer service their debt. The flow on effect continues. Consumers begin to think prices will continue to fall and delay their purchases. But as we all know, the growth of an economy relies upon consumers spending now.

As a result of the government spending more on employment insurance, tax revenues decrease, or they could ask for more money from your pocket each week. Not such a big saving now, is it?

With cheaper gas prices, will people use more of this fleeting resource? Will investment into renewable resources be crippled and take longer to develop? Will we become more reliant on oil as a result as this price crash?

If saving at the pump is really that appealing to us, then why have we not become less dependent on our vehicles?

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“Today’s version of autointoxication argues that some combination of food additives, salt, meat, fluoride, prescription

drugs, smog, vaccine ingredients, GMOs and perhaps last night’s bottle of wine are causing a buildup of ‘toxins’ in the body,” Gavura writes. “And don’t forget gluten.

Gluten is the new evil and therefore, is now a toxin.”

Gluten-free products now occupy whole sections of grocery stores, not far from the pricey “organic” produce that may or may not be tested for synthetic pesticides.

Living in the Lower Mainland 20 years ago, I noticed people lugging big plastic jugs to the grocery store to fill with water.

Metro Vancouver is a rainforest, with some of the best tap water in the world, so I wondered what they were trying to avoid.

Discreet inquiries yielded similar answers. Aside from the odd superstition about chlorine or fluoride, they had no idea at all. They didn’t know about the Coquitlam reservoir, or ozonation, or what they were buying, which was essentially municipal water run through a filter. They had been convinced to pay $2 for water in plastic bottles, and this somehow led to the conclusion that their tap water is only fit for washing clothes and driveways.

Vaccinations? Don’t get me started. In the past year I have had an argument with a registered nurse at a blood donor clinic, annoyed that the health ministry denied her imagined “right” to infect frail patients with influenza, and with a veteran politician who only recently overcame a vague taboo against putting vaccines in her body.

It’s no wonder people constantly fall for

enviro-scares like toxins from the Alberta oil sands that are actually concentrated in cities where all that fuel is burned, or the threat of genetically modified canola oil, or smart meters. The media are frequently part of the problem, lacking scientific literacy and preferring conflict over common sense.

Take Vancouver (please). The mayor rose to fame with a company that sold overpriced imported tropical fruit juice in single-serving plastic bottles. Calling it “Happy Planet” convinced a new generation of urban rubes that they’re doing something for the environment.

“They didn’t know about the Coquitlam reservoir, or ozonation, or what they were buying, which was essentially municipal water run through a filter.”

Plus, there are “no chemicals” in it, to cite the central myth of hippy science.

At the risk of giving you too much information, I did a cleanse last year. It was for a screening colonoscopy, one of many that have taxed the B.C. health care system since a new test was added to the standard medical checkup.

Try that one if you’re over 50.

This week’s question: Are you spending the money saved with lower gas prices? @ 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.

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THE NEWS/letters Teaching to lie? Break on multi bridge tolls Editor, The News: Re: Teacher went above and beyond (Letters, Jan. 14).

The issue here is not about how good or bad this teacher might have been. We all know that teacher-student experiences are very personal, and a teacher that was good to me may have not been good for another student.

This issue is about lying to get more “paid� time off, at taxpayers’ expense, I might add.

Why didn’t this teacher just call in and take extra days off without pay? What kind of message is this for students, that you can lie to get what you want because you’re tired and overworked?

Nobody is arguing about teachers being overworked, but aren’t we all? Work is a choice.

Good for the school district for taking action against these decisions by their employees.

I only hope this teacher taught better values to her student that those did when Margo Foster was a student, because that’s not what I’d like any teacher to teach any kids.

Alex Aguilar Maple Ridge

Why dog parks?

Editor, The News: Re: Three new off-leash areas (The News, Jan. 16).

How were these three parks picked for off-leash? Was any study done to determine if the were the correct size or location, or did some one just drive around the city and pick? Also, why do we need have to off-leash parks anyway? People have had dogs as pets for years and there was neve off-leash parks. Who determined that?

Joye Meers Maple Ridge

Editor, The News: Re: Golden Ears traffic jumps six per cent (The News, Jan. 14).

I read with great interest the rise in crossings over the Golden Ears Bridge in 2014 versus 2013.

It is not surprising that TransLink overestimated the number of daily crossings by so much.

The toll for the bridge is fairly acceptable for daily return crossings over the Fraser River.

The cost for weekly commuters would be roughly $128 per month based on a 21-day work month.

However, there just isn’t that much north-south traffic compared to east-west.

The tolling becomes unbearable for the average commuter if one has to travel further into New Westminster, Burnaby, Vancouver or beyond.

The monthly toll would increase to $254 per month by adding the cost of the Port Mann Bridge.

I, like many thousands of other commuters from Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, endure the heavy traffic along the Lougheed Highway corridor, the Pitt River bridge and the congestion on the Mary Hill bypass only because we cannot afford the $3,000 per year in tolls by taking both bridges every day.

Occasionally, I have paid both tolls due to traffic dis-

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It admits overzealous optimism regarding gas prices and users has created a shortfall.

ruptions or time constraints.

Taking both bridges can save me up to 20-plus minutes coming to Pitt Meadows.

Maple Ridge residents could gain more than 30 minutes per day by travelling this route.

However, the ongoing costs are too difficult for the average family.

My suggestion for TransLink to increase revenue throughout this corridor is to provide a break for any commuter using both bridges within a 30-minute time period.

Instead of charging $6.05 for a one-way trip out of this area, it should only charge $3. Then it could split the income between both bridges

for these commuters.

I believe that TransLink would find a large jump in usage of both bridges and there would be a large decrease in congestion along the Lougheed corridor, perhaps even enough that the proposed multi-million dollar interchange at Harris Road would no longer be necessary.

I would find that fee tolerable and would use both bridges every day. Maybe that could be the bone it toss es our way to woo this area for the 0.5 per cent TransLink sales tax. We’d at least see some reduction of costs and benefits immediately.

Dan Pharand Pitt Meadows

Then, because of the shortfall, it is giving itself bonuses.

What does weather have to do with using the bridge?

Because I have more money due to lower gas prices I will pay tolls?

The bridge is used to save people time in commuting.

Answer this TransLink: how many people use both bridges heading east after work because of the mess you created on the Mary Hill bypass, Shaughnessy and United Boulevard?

Nick Erskine-Shaw Pitt Meadows

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More opting out of FSAs Teachers’ union opposes them

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The controversial Foundations Skills Assessment is once again being administered to students across the province, and the Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association is again asking local parents to boycott the exam.

All students in Grades 4 and 7 in B.C. are asked to take the tests, which do not count for letter grades. The tests are touted by the education ministry to be an annual assessment in the core academic skills of reading comprehension, writing and numeracy.

But public school teachers say the exam is an annual advertisement for private schools, and asks parents to exercise their right to have their child opt out.

The tests are being administered between Jan. 12 and Feb. 20.

MRTA president George Serra pointed out that last year School District No. 42 moved away from issuing letter grades to elementary students, preferring a new “student-inclusive conferencing model� for evaluation. There is more emphasis on student self assessment, with the key being meetings between parent, teacher and stu-

dent.

Given that, he said, parents should balk at their children being administered “the epitome of a standardized test,� said Serra.

In a school board meeting on Jan. 14, trustee Ken Clarkson asked school district staff whether principals would be phoning parents who opt out of the test, as they have in the past.

Serra said the participation in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district is dropping to a point where the data collected will not be reliable.

Clarkson echoed that. “Admin here has recognized that with the number of students writing here, it’s a bit of a lost cause,� he said.

Asked how low local participation has dropped, SD42 director of instruction David Vandergugten responded: “Participation rates differ from school to school. We have found that our participation rates have been consistent from year to year, but we won’t know the FSA participation rate for this year until we see how many parents have chosen to exempt their children from the exam.�

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This year has started with a bang & there are lots of things happening that make us shift our focus locally.

With the drop in the price of gas as well as the Canadian dollar’s decline, crossing the border doesn’t make as much sense these days.

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LOCAL INDEPENDENT SHOPS INVEST MORE IN OUR COMMUNITIES Local businesses are more generous in their support of local charities, schools & community events. Supporting local shops has a positive impact on our community.

LOCAL SHOPS SELL A WIDE RANGE OF GREAT PRODUCTS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES Many people fall out of the habit of shopping locally & are then surprised by the range of products and gifts available.

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One-acre lots move forward

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

Most on Maple Ridge council didn’t like the idea of building 91 homes on one-acre lots next to the forest at 12420 – 269th St. Nevertheless, last week they gave final reading to the 162-acre project, which had already been given third reading by the previous council.

“I really don’t like this development,” said Mayor Nicole Read.

“It’s outside the urban boundary. I don’t like sprawl.”

But the project was at final reading, earning her vote and that of three other councillors, allowing it to proceed.

If it wasn’t for the fact the application was left over from the previous council and had already reached third reading, Coun. Gordy Robson would have opposed it.

“This application is wrong,” he said. “It shouldn’t be here,” he said calling the development, “typical urban sprawl.

“But on the other hand, these guys have been at this for two years.”

Couns. Craig Speirs, Kiersten Duncan and Corisa Bell opposed the project. Speirs said residents who live in the urban areas will have to pay more proportionally in property taxes to pay for the soft

services such as recreation and policing that the suburb will require.

But Coun. Bob Masse said he didn’t know if the project created more of a tax gap than any other suburb.

“It’s going to be a beautiful subdivision.” The development will be comprised of high-end homes that will be good “economic drivers” in the community because of the wealthy residents they will attract, he said.

A numbered development company wants to build the homes in the Blue Mountain area north of Dewdney Trunk Road on land that’s previously been logged.

Cooper and McFadden creeks traverse the property and contain fish, according to an environmental report. But staff say the developers have followed all the conditions.

The subdivision will be connected to Metro Vancouver water, while conservation areas will be set aside for the development.

Bell said many people were opposed to the project during the public hearing and asked if council passed this because it was approved by the previous council, does that mean it will pass other developments just because the past council started the approval process?

“Because our last council supported basically all and any devel-

opment. So there’s going to be a lot of development applications coming forward.

“I just want to know, do we support urban sprawl outside the urban boundary?”

Third reading was granted in May by the previous council.

‘No’ to 25 homes Maple Ridge council has defeated a proposal to put 25 homes at 24152 – 112th Ave. because of concerns about the price the city will have to pay to buy land for a nearby neighbourhood park.

The property’s currently intended for school use, but the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school board said five years ago it doesn’t need the land for a school site. Instead, the school district has bought land at 24137 – 104th Ave., where it will build an elementary school once the province provides the money.

But councillors were wary about the plan, which calls for the city to buy some property in order to create a neighbourhood park nearby.

Masse said the two acres was for a school playground. The park is bigger than a typical neighbourhood park, he added.

“As soon as we upzone this . . . we’re going to increase the value of the land that we are later going to purchase.”

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Charlie came to us from another rescue, because of her condition and age they couldn’t keep her. The particularly sad thing about Charlie is that she was checked out by our vet and found to be in great health.

When you’ve been in the rescue world long enough you become a little jilted and often assume the worst.

If Charlie is in such good health does that

mean that she was recently abandoned?

If so, was it because she was blind?

If she simply got out and got lost (since we assume no sane person would allow their blind cat outdoors) why did no one come looking for her?

Charlie is a sweet soul, quiet and loving. She has the run of our hallway, and it did not take her long to figure out the layout.

Charlie has no problem finding her cage where her bed, litter box, and food are. Her door is never closed, and we don’t worry that she will get stuck somewhere. Her other senses have kicked in twofold and she manages just like any other cat.

Wonder’s story isn’t much different. She too was a stray. We really don’t have much information on her, but she is also a senior girl.

Wonder is a bit more outgoing than Charlie. She likes to talk, and comes out often to explore the shelter. It took her some time to feel comfortable enough to do so, but once she figured it out there was no stopping her.

A blind animals adjusts just like a human does. Once they figure out their surroundings they can get around.

If you’ve ever considered opening your heart and home to a senior animal with special needs come by and meet some of our exceptional residents.

– Magdalena Romanow is a volunteer at Katie’s Place, an animal shelter in Maple Ridge.

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Construction is finally ready to start this spring on four-laning 128th Avenue from 210th to 224th streets to make the commute home easier for eastern suburban residents.

But before a shovel hits the ground though, the City of Maple Ridge wants to hear what you think of the road-widening project.

An open house takes place Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in municipal hall.

People can view the preliminary design and provide feedback for the widening of 128 Avenue, from 210th Street to 224th Street. Design

boards will be on display and city staff, as well as the consultant, will be available to answer questions.

Cyclists and pedestrians will have their own pathway on the new road.

A permanent, paved multi-use path will be constructed on the north side of 128th Avenue from 210th Street to the existing paved multi-use path at 224th Street.

Phase 1 of the project, widening the road from 210th to 216th street, will start this spring as soon as Metro Vancouver completes its new water pipeline which runs beneath the road supplying neighbour-

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Woman arrested A 21-year-old woman from Surrey was arrested by Ridge Meadows RCMP in early January and now faces fraud and other charges.

Police first located a stolen rental pickup truck in downtown Maple Ridge on the morning of Jan. 7. They followed the truck to 203rd Street, where it stopped outside a convenience store.

Police tried to nab the driver there, but the female motorist took off after hitting one of the police vehicles. Police didn’t

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On its way towards the Golden Ears Bridge, the pickup collided with the dump truck. After the crash, the woman bolted from the pickup and the bystanders saw her run towards Maple Meadows Business Park. She tried to call a cab, but police intercepted the taxi, then arrested the woman.

Laetitia Angelique Acera faces multiple charges, including possession of stolen property, fraud, resisting a peace officer, dangerous driving, and violating release conditions.

OPEN HOUSE 128 Avenue (Abernethy Way) Widening We invite you to attend an Open House to view the preliminary design and provide feedback for the widening of 128 Avenue (Abernethy Way) from 210 Street to 224 Street. We appreciate your attendance as we finalize our design and move forward into construction.

The City is planning to widen this corridor to four lanes and improve intersections. The project also includes street lighting and construction of a separated multi-use path on the north side of 128 Avenue.

Phase 1 (210 Street to 216 Street) construction is scheduled for this summer.

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or Robert Murray, success in life, no mater what your goals, depends on being true to your values.

Murray, with more than 20 years as a senior business executive, knows if you’ve compromised what you hold true, failure is just around the corner.

And it’s this message he’s stressing with his second book, Unlocked.

“This book is about practical leadership, which is taking everything they taught you in school and putting it into practical application, as well as using that to connect emotionally with people at the same time,” said Murray, a Maple Ridge resident.

“In business school, just like medical school, they teach you all the technical things you need to know.

But they don’t really teach you how to connect emotionally, and it’s the people that actually get things done.”

He said his new book is a follow-

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Those values became abundantly clear for Murray when a misunderstanding with a pair of scissors and an over zealous Hong Kong police

officer nearly cost him his freedom.

Eight excruciating hours later, he was free, but the incident left him re-examining what he holds true in his heart. He shares that story in

Chapter 32 of his book.

“I realized how critical the value of freedom was to me and it dawned on me why, at some moments in my life, I felt so incredibly smothered when I was being micro-managed or constrained by ridiculous bureaucracy,” he writes.

But the thought of losing his freedom and being taken away from the important people in his life brought everything back into focus.

“Above all, you have to be true to your personal values or your career and life are headed in the wrong direction. It’s a recipe for disaster.”

He said every organization is driven by the bottom line. While they may say it’s other things, whether it’s to enhance the customer experience, at the end of the day, it’s all about turning a profit, he explains.

“But when a younger leader will put their own personal values aside or at risk to try and impress somebody who’s either higher up, that’s when things fall apart. That’s when they feel the most stressed out.

That’s when they dread going into work — it’s a Monday and they can’t wait for Friday. You see these people start to get sick.”

Murray said he speaks from experience. He draws on his own mistakes in hopes of shedding light on how to avoid the pitfalls in business and life.”

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“It’s something that took me a long time to learn. I worked for a lot of CEOs and became a CEO, but when I was on my way up, I compromised my values from time to time and I was miserable,” he said.

It wasn’t until he removed himself form the situation before he realized what was causing his unhappiness.

“When someone challenges you to do something outside of your integrity – when you’re in that scenario, it’s a nowin situation – for the company or yourself.”

He said Unlocked is a way to share stories from his life and career and put

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They spend time beating themselves up or pointing fingers at other people instead of taking the responsibility for it.”

For Murray, he said everyday is a chance to improve, and hopes his book can help the next generation of leaders make the right choices.

• Murray will be a speaker at the TEDxBCIT speaker series on Jan. 24, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the BCIT Aerospace Campus, located at 3800 Cessna Dr. in Richmond.

Unlocked is available locally at Black Bond Books at the Haney Place Mall.

Maple Ridge Art Gallery 60°North: SHETLAND Now - February 28, 2015 Originally from Scotland, Vancouver-based painter Jeff Wilson shows work inspired by his sojourn at The Booth, an acclaimed residency program based in the Shetland Islands.

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The Roman Improv Games A TV Pilot and Web Series Taping Saturday, January 24, 8:00 p.m.

Ever wanted to be part of a studio audience for a comedy show taping? Roman Danylo, star of CTV’s ‘Comedy Inc.’ and the producers, David Milchard and Mathew Clarke of ‘Convos With My 2 Year Old’ have teamed up to present and film this new Improv comedy web series and TV pilot.

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The ’Dogs bit the Marauders, again.

For three straight years, the Sir Winston Churchill Bulldogs have played the host Pitt Meadows Marauders in the final game of their annual Air Show tournament.

Head coach Rich Goulet’s Marauders won the first matchup, the Bulldogs beat them last year in a 91-65 blowout, then Saturday they played the rubber match – a 71-68 win by Churchill.

Pitt got to the big game after two tournament wins – the first a 6339 win over South Okanagan, and the second a 80-51 victory over the Collingwood Cavaliers of West Vancouver.

Then they beat the Sir Charles Tupper Tigers, the third-ranked school in the triple A division, by a score of 74-52.

That set up the rematch with Churchill, the Vancouver team that won the provincial championship last year, and are the sixth-ranked team in B.C. this year.

“It was one of the most enjoyable Airshow finals ever,” said Goulet.

“Overall, we had the best crowds of an Airshow.”

His team jumped out to an early lead, and the half-time score was 40-33 for the Marauders.

Goulet said his team was hurt by turnovers, missed freethrows and other mistakes.

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Pitt Meadows Marauder guard Noah Cho goes up for an underhanded layup and gets fouled by a Collingwood’s Liam Huebner during the Air Show Tournament. The Marauders advanced to the tournament championship, and lost a close game to the tough Sir Winston Churchill Bulldogs, 71-68 score.

Then point guard Mark Ashamalla hurt his ankle with about eight minutes left in the game, and that

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The tournament’s Most Valuable Player was Graham Smith, after he

averaged 32 points per game. Jordan Murley was named to the allstar team.

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They had just six players, but the Maple Ridge Ramblers senior girls basketball squad won the SRT Tournament over the weekend.

“Great teamwork and some outstanding individual efforts were the difference,” said coach Don Herman.

In the opening game Friday against SRT they were “really pushed hard by a tenacious and determined Titan squad,” said Herman.

“They made it very hard to get any rhythm, but we were able to pull away in the fourth quarter for a 4925 victory.”

Burnaby Central had matchup problems with six-foot-three post Jane Grisley. She dominated the paint with 27 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Kate Head added 23 points in an 80-22 win.

Against Robert Bateman of Abbotsford, Kate Head and Grisley carried the team in the final. Grisley had 27 points and 23 rebounds – which tied a school record shared with Kolbie Orum and Heidi Osberg. Head, who battled a sore back all weekend, scored 23 points.

The final score was 67-48.

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Flames close to elimination Losses continue to mount for Junior B team, seven games left

By Neil Corbett Sports@mapleridgenews.com

The Ridge Meadows Flames have a win, a loss and an overtime loss in their past three games of Pacific Junior Hockey League action.

The Delta Ice Hawks lambasted the Flames on Tuesday by a 7-3 score in Ladner. Delta jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first period and cruised to a win. The Flames got goals from Danny Wilson, Michael Bell and Boston Colley.

Friday night on home ice, the Flames beat the last-place Port Moody Panthers 4-3.

Affiliate player Marshall Skapski had a goal and two assists to lead the team in scoring.

Ben Chipman had a goal and an assist, Jordan Rendle and Colley each had two assists, and Dale Howell and Andrew Strelezki both scored.

Kurt Klimek stopped 21 of 22 shots to earn the victory in net.

On Saturday in Abbotsford, the Flames lost to the Pilots 4-3 in overtime.

Andrew Castagna had two assists, and goals

came from Bradley Crompton, Jonathin Weloy and Dale Howell.

Jeremy Tamelin played in goal, stopping 34 of 38 shots.

The Flames dropped to 12-24-0-1 on the season, and are almost mathematically elimi-

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Tristan Coumont led Ridge against Mission with 26 points and seven rebounds. Strong support also came from Isaac Halas and Brandon Williams with 13 points each, and Brad Curnew and Burke Brussow with six assists and six recoveries apiece.

On Friday against Mountain, Ridge was led by the scoring of Williams and Tristan Coumont, with 28 and 24 points respectively.

Halas had an outstanding game with 11 assists and nine recoveries.

On Saturday, the Ramblers travelled to Port Moody and lost 61-51 in exhibition play.

With five minutes left in the fourth quarter the game was tied, but the Blues finished the game with a 14-4 run.

Leading the Ramblers with 16 points and six rebounds was Williams. Halas had 10 rebounds and 11 points, and Josh Solk had 10 points and six assists.

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ANDREWS, Sylvia Passed away on January 14, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her sisters Olive & Averil. Survived by sons Simon (Chantal) & Christopher, life partner John, brother Thurston (Anne), and other family in the UK and friends. Private Family Services to be held in Sylvia’s home town in England. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the McKenney Creek Hospice (Maple Ridge) or The BC Cancer Agency.

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KNUDSEN, Helen Johanna Nov. 7, 1956 - Jan. 10, 2015 Born in Victoria, Helen was predeceased by her loving husband Garth O’Bray on June 10, 2014. Left to mourn her passing are her siblings, Knute Knudsen (Mary), Jane Husband (Brian), Richard Knudsen (Sue), Karen Watson (Arthur), James Knudsen and many nieces, nephews, grand nephews and grand nieces.

Helen enjoyed life and her sense of humour stood her in good stead as she battled cancer. The family is very thankful for the friendships she made throughout her lifetime and the friends that stood for her and beside her during her daunting battle.

Special thanks to Linda and Geoff Johnson, Blaine O’Bray, Lynn Greenall, Drs. Sidhu and Tan. By request, there will be no service.

Gone, but not forgotten.

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RITTER, Joyce Isobel (nee Allan, nee Silvius) Born June 24, 1928 We are saddened to announce the passing of our mother, Joyce on January 14, 2015 at the age of 86 years at Ridge Meadows Hospital. Mom was #11 of 14 children and the only one left now is her brother, #10, William (Bill) Allan in Lantzville, BC. She leaves behind her 4 children, sons, Clare Silvius (Gladice) of Surrey, BC, Len Silvius (Donna) of Naramata, BC, Gord Silvius of High River, AB and her only daughter, Karen Robertson (Don) of Maple Ridge, BC. Also leaves behind her daughter in law Kathy MacKinnon of Maple Ridge, BC, brother in law Clare G. Silvius (Donna) of Port Alberni, BC, sister in law Doreen Silvius of Port Alberni, BC and Lorraine Baker of Redvers, SK. She also leaves 9 grandchildren & 17 great grandchildren, many cousins, and nieces & nephews.

No service by request.

In lieu of flowers you can donate in her name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Condolences may be sent to: www.mapleridgefuneral.ca WILSON - James Arnott Passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2014, in Coquitlam, B.C. Jim will be missed by his wife Isabel, his children; Gary, Tracey (Gary) Saretsky and Lorraine (Chris) Hugill; grandchildren; Kendall, Brett, Carter, Zachary, and Emmerson, along with his siblings; Tommy and Betty. Jim was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1942. He lived his life with integrity and pride. He loved fishing, birdwatching and most of all family. A service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1pm in the First Memorial Burkview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam, B.C. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be greatly appreciated.

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TEICHROEB, Peter Rev. January 4, 1923 January 13, 2015 With his children by his side, Peter passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord. Predeceased by his wife of 69 years Susie, his brother Bill & sister Ann. Peter is survived by his children Paul (Diane), Rosalie Johnson (Darrell), Judy Daykin (Ernie), grandchildren, Christine (Ryan), Michael (Dana), Kristen (Troy) & Adrea, 4 great grandchildren, Joshua, Caleb, Katie & Eli, brother John & sister Laura. Peter spent his life serving the Lord and pastored churches in Hope, Maple Ridge & Vancouver. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held Sun. Jan 25th at 2:00 pm at Burnett Fellowship Church, 20639 123rd Ave, Maple Ridge BC. In lieu of flowers please consider a charitable donation to Camp Qwanoes.

Condolences can be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

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Judith Susanne Bergthorson July 7, 1948 – January 10, 2015 After a year long battle with cancer Judith died peacefully at the McKinney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge with her family by her side. She leaves her husband/ partner Robert Hornsey, mother Irene Bergthorson, daughter Tiffany Waite, sons James and Magnus Mason and partner Natasha Smikles, son Andrew Zieger, sister Trina Bjornsson and her husband Alan (Muzz), brother Donald (Max) Bergthorson and his wife Pat, brother Michael Bergthorson and wife Terry, stepdaughters Erin and Carmanah Hornsey, grandson Keenan Thomson, granddaughter Iyla O’Brien-Hornsey Soucy, grandson Des Bowman and close friends Mark and Leah Palsson. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. We have utmost praise and appreciation for all the staff of the McKinney Creek facility and the entire BC Cancer Agency.

Special thanks to our family doctor Christopher Dodds, hospice support doctor Dr. Lim, and cancer agency oncologist Dr. Hoskins and his team.

Judith was born in Winnipeg and grew up in Lundar and Stonewall, Manitoba. In Manitoba she was an active vocal and piano instructor as well as musical director of the Stonewall Quarry Choristers, and a director of the local Arts Council. Judith lived in BC briefly from 1969 to 1974 where she was a childcare worker and originally met Robert Hornsey. Judith returned to Manitoba raised her children to adulthood and made an impact on the musical fabric of Stonewall. In 2002 Judith returned to Maple Ridge BC to marry her old friend Robert Hornsey.

Over the last 12 years Judith has made a substantial contribution to the cultural development of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. She was the founder and co-owner of the Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts, was president of BCMEPS – Bergthorson Community Musical Education Performance Society that is the hosting agency for the True North Fraser Bluegrass Festival. She is a past director of the Maple Ridge Choral Society, Odeum Theatre Society and generous contributor to many school and community events including the Adstock Festival. Judith always saw her work with music as a community development exercise where music was a vehicle to bring positive change to people’s lives, the families they were part of and communities they lived in. Her efforts have directly touched more than 5000 lives by, as she often said “giving wings to the music inside you.”

A musical memorial Tribute to Judith’s life will be held February 8, 4-8pm at The ACT. Watch the Bergthorson Facebook and Website pages for more details.

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Foxridge Homes is currently hiring experienced Framing Crews for our Single and Multi-Family projects in Surrey, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and Langley.

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General Farm Workers Golden Eagle Group is looking for farms workers available from July - December 2015. Duties include weeding, berry harvesting, pipe and drainage repair, and other related duties.

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The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset.

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Farm Supervisor Golden Eagle Group is looking for farm supervisors to support blueberry and cranberry operations in Pitt Meadows, B.C. Work will commence as soon as possible; requiring farm supervisors to coordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers. Supervisors will also oversee growing and other crop-related operations; develop work schedules and establish procedures; ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed; maintain quality control and production records; and perform general farm duties. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Previous farm experience required. Pay is $14.00/hr.

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www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

$59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

374

TREE SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

477

PETS

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

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Born Nov. 22. Mom small reg. Golden x Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs).

We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/out, good w/kids/animals, low/no shed) Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support/guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission

STARTING FROM $43.95/hour distinguishedmovers.com Call 778-237-4364

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS Ready Feb. 15. Reg’d. Vet checked http://vigelandkennels.ca 604-823-2259

AFFORDABLE MOVING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

320

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

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

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

$45/Hr

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

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

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www.affordablemoversbc.com

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

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

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

604 - 720 - 2009

UNIQUE CONCRETE

HERFORT CONCRETE

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

MIRACLE MOVING 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

CONCRETE & PLACING

FREE ESTIMATES

FEED & HAY

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

MISC SERVICES

meadowslandscapesupply.com

Detailed House Cleaning * We do Move-outs * Chemical Free

456

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

ESTHETIC SERVICES

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt?

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

Call now and see if you qualify.

1-800-351-1783

TREE SERVICES

PAINT SPECIAL

Psychic Reading

FINANCIAL SERVICES

374

Running this ad for 10yrs

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

SPIRITUAL

182

RUBBISH REMOVAL

www.paintspecial.com

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

181

356

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

MAPLE RIDGE (Dewdney Trunk Rd and 228 St)

Will tell you *Past *Present *Future By appt only: 778-389-1754

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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FOOD PRODUCTS

GRASS FED BEEF the healthier choice Customized Pkgs, Locally Raised, NO Hormones/Antibiotics.

604-796-2706 harrbay@telus.net

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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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

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

www.benchmarkpainting.ca

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

Find them here!

In the classifieds.

Class 203-387 Business Services

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam 604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

Impeccably Clean!

Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

bcclassified.com

RENTALS

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

No Pets ~ Avail. now

WE BUY HOMES BC

GARIBALDI Court Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $72,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bedroom 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

COQUITLAM CTR; 2 bdrm apt, u/g prkg, all appls, big patio, Feb 1st. $1200/mo. NP/NS. (604)562-8429.

1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Parial view. Chuck 604-830-1960

MAPLE Ridge Gordon Tower, 1 Bd, mtn view, 5 appls. N/P, N/S. $825.

Suit retired. Feb 1. (604)467-1886

Glenwood Manor Apartments

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW

Clean and Spacious 1 & 2 Bdrms from $682, $830 & renovated suite with dishwasher $880: 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

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)

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 &

MAPLE COURT II 22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

Maple Ridge Central

$825/mo & $925/mo

Great Location

(604) 467- 5271

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

1 & 2 Bdrms available

Queen Anne Apts.

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

SENIORS DISCOUNT

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

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

MAPLE RIDGE

736

Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

MAPLE COURT I

Ref’s & Credit check req’d

627

706

RENTALS

604-466-5799

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $97,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $72,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage.

6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator.

Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper.

Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.

NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. Feb. 1 or 15

752

TOWNHOUSES

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 SPACIOUS, NEWLY Renovated Townhomes for rent in Port Moody, BC! 2 & 3 Bedrooms available. Insuite laundry, full basement, on-site professional management, cat friendly. leasing@rentmidwest.com 1(888) 430-4931

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

604.488.9161 741

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

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 Under New Management

604-353-9836

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 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

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.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000

$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.

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

Call 604-467-3944 748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION Central Maple Ridge house or apt to shr, all utils inc. Nr amen & WCE $400-$500/mo. 778-689-8424

749

STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PITT MEADOWS 2 Bdrm ground floor, fresh paint, NS, sm pet on approval $950 + util’s. (604)465-1330

WE’RE ON THE WEB

www.bcclassified.com

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE: 1 Bedroom ground level suite. No Pets.

Smoking outside only. $700/mo. Avail now.

HOMES FOR RENT

1.24 ACE. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2900/mo. 604649-8987

Call: (604)307-3685

COQUITLAM - Como Lake area.

3 Bdr family home, 3bath, 3400 s/f, rec rm, w/d, 2 cov’d prk,cedar shed, lrg yard. $1985/mo. 604-313-3918

PITT MEADOWS; 2 BDRM above grnd. $1000/mo incl utils & own W/D. NS/NP. Mar 1. 604-250-4693

741

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

3019 - Kendra Ann Johnson 5094 - Travis Simons 2163 - Jeremy Prasad 2053 - Mitchell J Mahood G047 - Kim Creelman H029 - Jason Scoffins C218 - Michael Green G050 - Kelly Duhalde G016 - Clark Hanson G060 - James Simpson

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

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

736

NOTICE is hereby given that on February 7th 2015 at 2:00 pm at 20288 113B St., Maple Ridge, B.C., and 2:30 pm at 11985 203rd St Maple Ridge B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

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

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.

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

ROOMS FOR RENT

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982 SORRENTO 22260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341

The Scrapper

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

746

PORT COQUITLAM

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space

OFFICE/RETAIL

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

FOUR INDIVIDUAL OFFICES • 10’ X 8.5’ available • Includes heat, A/C & window

ONE OFFICE

• Inside with no windows 12’ x 8’ • Includes heat & A/C and hydro

ONE CORNER OFFICE

• With windows on 2 sides • Plumbed with sink and shower 10’x9.5’ • Includes heat & A/C and hydro

All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor.

One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.

Contact Jim at 604-476-2720

ELEB

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®/TMThe Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Cash price of $10,959/$12,459/$24,859 available on all new 2015 Accent 4-Door L Manual/Elantra Sedan L Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD models. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,795 and price reductions of $300/$600/$0. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ◊Leasing offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Tucson GL FWD with an annual lease rate of 0%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $118 for a 60-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $695 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $16,017.30. Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,760. Lease offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km on all models except Genesis Sedan and Equus where additional charge is $0.25/km. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ΩFree trade bonuses are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Free trade bonus of up to $3,885/$4,535/$750/$3,835 available on all new 2015 Accent 4-Door L Manual/Elantra L Manual/Tucson GL FWD/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD models. 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. Prices of models shown: 2015 Accent GLS Auto/Elantra Limited/Tucson Limited AWD/Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD are $20,794/$26,794/$35,759/$41,444. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Fuel consumption for new 2015 Accent GLS(HWY 6.3L/100KM; City 8.9L/100KM); 2015 Elantra Limited(HWY 6.7L/100KM; City 9.7L/100KM); 2015 Tucson Limited AWD (HWY 9.3L/100KM; City 11.6L/100KM); 2015 Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD (HWY 9.8L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM); are based on Manufacturer Tesating. 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. ΔThe Hyundai Accent/Elantra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small/compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Propriety study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ‡† ΩOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

MAPLE RIDGE

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

2013 Kia Rio LX+ w/ECO

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