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Hospital parking issue rears again Employee has car vandalized twice in a week

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

Put in a long shift at Ridge Meadows Hospital and, at the end of it, all you want to do is crawl into your vehicle and drive home.

But twice in the past week X-ray technologist Mason Schille has had car trouble – first having his tires slashed, then having his car keyed.

The vandalism to his 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer occurred when the car was parked on 117th Avenue, just across Laity Street from the hospital.

Schille says it could be just random vandalism, or that from neighbours angry about cars parking on their streets – the source of endless complaints for years.

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Mason Schille drops his car off at a body shop to have the paint repaired after vandals scratched the door panel while it was parked on 117th Avenue, near Ridge Meadows Hospital. Shille also had two tires slashed while parked on the same street.

Read tops campaign spending Exceeds $50,000 to win Maple Ridge election

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

Nicole Read not only earned the most votes in the 2014 election, she spent the most money in becoming mayor of Maple Ridge.

Read spent $50,867 of her own money, without taking a single donation, with $3,000 of her total campaign expense coming from

her company, The History Group, and the balance made up of her own personal funds.

Her total campaign expenses are $10,000 more than runners up Michael Morden and Ernie Daykin who spent $39,330 and $29,354, respectively.

Read Morden was a councillor seeking to become mayor, while Daykin was trying for a third term as mayor.

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“Had to unseat two incumbents,� Read explained Monday. “For me, it was an investment in the community.�

Read, who won with a total of 5,637 votes, said that her election spending evolved during the campaign and as the Nov. 15 voting day approached, more money was spent on newspaper advertising.

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of the campaign financing disclosure forms and its website details all expenses and donations for those who sought a city council or school board seat in B.C. Morden, who placed second, earning 4,825 votes, spent more than planned. “Originally, we anticipated on spending in the early 30s [thousands], not past there.�

But in the last week, he did two rounds of electronic phone calls to every household in Maple Ridge.

That cost about $6,000 and re-

sulted in many calls back asking for polling information. “It wasn’t cheap,� he said.

Morden added there were two areas where he lost the election. “We fell short in a couple areas: one – I’m not a woman. “Nicole was the only woman in the campaign. It gives her a strategic advantage when the rest of them are men.�

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Greenhouse crop concerns in Whonnock 40,000 squre foot structure could grow medical marijuana

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

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honnock residents are worried about the size, smell and the traffic of a potential medicinal marijuana operation on 272nd Street, but the man behind the project says it will be a showcase of high-tech growing.

By summer, a 40,000-sq.-foot greenhouse will be complete on a 15-acre piece of property tucked into a low-lying area near Whonnock Creek.

Just what will be grown inside the glass is up to Health Canada.

“The end use, in terms of crop, has not been determined,” said Daniel Sutton, president of the numbered company that’s building the project.

Sutton is with Tantalus Labs in Vancouver, a medicinal marijuana company that grows “sun-grown medical marijuana using purposebuilt, closed-system greenhouses.”

Sutton said: “We’re a greenhouse construction company, so the cannabis aspect is clearly compelling to us.”

However, Health Canada has not yet issued a licence to grow medicinal marijuana at that location. The health agency is careful to whom it grants licences, Sutton added.

“Which is why we’re not betting the farm on cultivating medical cannabis – betting the farm, literally.”

Sutton said the operation will be highly automated with a small workforce. Initial uses could be for a tree nursery or other horticulture crops, but could switch to medical marijuana if a licence is obtained.

Neighbours in the area are worried that odour from pot plants would smell bad.

“Regardless, whatever crop we plant, odour will not be a consideration,” Sutton said.

Health Canada regulations require all grow facilities to filter indoor air before it is exhausted. As well, security cameras and alarms are required while the entire design of the facility has to ensure that it prevents unauthorized access. Identification has to be tracked of those who enter and leave marijuana production areas.

Medicinal marijuana productions are a permitted use within B.C.’s Agricultural Land Reserve and municipal zoning isn’t needed.

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(Clockwise from front) Brigit and Harald Mischke, Mitch and Sylvie Jensen, and Sherry and John Nelson are concerned about odours from a possible commercial-scale medical marijuana grow operation in their Whonnock neighbourhood; they met with Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read on Monday.

A permit has been issued to build an agricultural building on the Whonnock site.

However, Tantalus Labs does have to meet city setback requirements, and the city’s regulations for protecting streams.

“We’ve gone above and beyond the expectation for environmental restoration work,” said Sutton.

Sediment runoff is being controlled, as required, and more than 2,200 trees and shrubs have been

planted.

A nature conservation area is also required as part of the permitting process.

According to the City of Maple Ridge, the project has both a building permit and watercourse protection development permit. The latter required an assessment of the streams nearby and set out vegetation buffer areas that must remain along the streams. A restoration plan, sediment control and envi-

ronmental monitoring are other requirements.

Peter Janis lives nearby is worried the operation will smell as much as suspected illegal grow ops nearby.

Also, the industrial/agricultural project doesn’t fit with the surrounding homes, he added.

“This is going to be a major installation. It’s absolutely huge,” he said.

“It’s unbelievable that for 100 years, we regulated it, then all of a sudden we say, ‘Hey, go for it. It’s illegal, now it’s a free for all.’”

Janis is also worried about property values dropping, as the greenhouse lies within the ALR, while surrounding residential properties, such as his, are not.

“That seems, to me, there’s something wrong,” he said. “It just seems to me there should be some kind of zoning.”

John Nelson, another resident, is also worried about odours and property values, as well as traffic and light pollution.

“This is a middle class residential neighbourhood in an historic area.

Just south from the property in question are two historic churches

[circa 1912 and1914],” he said in a letter to Health Canada.

He also wants the public to have some input into the project by having a public forum, a measure that Sutton said he’d consider.

“We are interested in community outreach, so at some point it’s definitely feasible that we would host an informal meeting.”

Maple Ridge council currently is reviewing a bylaw amendment removing the requirement for medical marijuana operations to be at least a kilometre from each other.

Staff are recommending the change because the requirement could unfairly restrict future medical marijuana facilities from opening. The restriction could unfairly impact one operation if another operation receives its Health Canada licence to grow medicinal marijuana first, despite the former applying earlier.

“Significant interest has been expressed by private investors to locate new facilities in Maple Ridge,” says a staff report.

Agrima Botanicals, which built a medicinal marijuana operation in northwest Maple Ridge in 2013, is still waiting for its Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations licence. The company is still waiting for its pre-licence inspection.

In December 2013, Maple Ridge council decided medical marijuana operations should only go in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read said she understands how residents feel.

“Is there anything we can do in terms of public notification?”

She said the company has notified the city about its plans, as part of its application to Health Canada for a marijuana grow licence.

“This is something the public deserves to be aware of if it’s going on in their neighbourhood and we are now completely restricted. Not great,” Read said.

“The question is, does the city have the ability, at that point, to communicate to the residents? Is there anything we can do in terms of notification?”

She’s asked staff for a report on what role the city can take in such applications.

“We’re so restricted with this with the way the federal government is proceeding …whereby they grant the licence at the end of the process.”

She also wants clarification from Health Canada on who responds to complaints about odour or security.

“They’re not openly communicating with us.”

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Trevor Randle uses the community garden at Maple Ridge secondary to teach his students about the benefits of growing and cooking with local food.

He was going to cancel the garden program, though, after vandals ruined a storage shed and tore up the planter boxes this past summer, while teachers were still on strike.

Then two local businesses, with employees who live in the community – some of them graduates of the school– offered to help out.

On Saturday and Sunday, crews from Belfor Restoration and Centurion Contracting, constructed a chain link fence, for security, around the community garden, at the back of MRSS. They also pulled grass and laid down landscaping paper and crushed rock, to beatify the garden.

And they built a new storage shed.

“It’s like a fortress,” said

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Volunteer crews from Belfor Restoration and Centurion Contracting rebuilt the community garden at Maple Ridge secondary on the weekend.

Randle, chef instructor for the culinary arts program at MRSS. Students in the program have to take care of the garden plots daily, planting, watering and weeding.

In the boxes, they grow everything from lettuce and kale, peppers and peas to beans and tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchinis, even herbs and flowers.

All of it is used to cook the 250 meals the stu-

dents prepare each day to be served at lunch in the school cafeteria, as well as for the community dinners they make every Thursday.

“A big part of my classroom here is awareness of why it’s important to grow, cook and eat locally,” rather than import out-of-season food.

Doing so is expensive, Randle said.

“And the flavor isn’t as good.”

Gardening gets his students in the right mindset. They see how much work it is to maintain the garden planters.

“Imagine what it’s like for a farmer with hundreds of acres?”

Money to maintain

the community garden program comes from the school’s parent advisory committee. But it couldn’t afford to repair the garden and add a security fence, to ensure the work done by students would be protected.

“It would have taken five years of fundraising,” Randle said.

Belfor and Centurion donated the time and labour, though. As many as 17 volunteers helped out Saturday, and an smaller crew on Sunday.

Randle said their efforts were beyond expectations; laying the crushed rock was a nice surprise.

“It was awesome,” Randle said. “They saved the project.”

Robson relied mostly on his name Campaign from front

“It’s a fact of life. I don’t have an issue with it one way or the other, it’s just the way it is,” Morden said.

Read, being the only

woman in the mayoralty campaign, might have resonated when people were looking for change or an alternative.

Not getting support

of the labour force also hurt, Morden added.

Spending varied among other councillors. Gordy Robson, former mayor, spent only $2,000 – relying

on name recognition to earn votes.

His campaign manager, Mary Robson, said they placed four road signs with fluorescent paint and used Internet and social media.

But Read, being a newcomer, said she needed to spend more.

Council veterans Craig Speirs and Bob Masse spent roughly similar amounts, $7,011 and $6,834, respectively.

However, newcomers Tyler Shymkiw spent $18,400 and Kiersten Duncan, $15,753.

Corisa Bell spent $8,988 in getting elected to a second term.

In Pitt Meadows, Mayor John Becker outspent his two rivals, spending $15,250, versus $13,159

by Michael Hayes and virtually nothing by the third mayoralty candidate, Gary Paller.

Becker contributed $12,750 of his own funds to his campaign.

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Ridge looks to ban new payday loan companies Plan calls for zoning changes

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

Maple Ridge is a step closer to banning any more payday loan and cheque-cashing companies in the city.

A staff plan calls for changing business and zoning bylaws to prevent any more such companies from opening in Maple Ridge.

Currently, six local stores offer services such as cashing pay cheques or loaning small amounts of money at high interest rates.

Under the steps considered Monday, those stores would stay open, but would be refused a business licence if they closed for more than six months, then tried to re-open.

Coun. Tyler Shymkiw has led the initiative after making it a part of his platform in November’s election.

“I’m very happy for this to be moving along, and moving along so quickly,” he said last week. “This, I believe, will be a very positive step for the community.”

He pointed out that legal advice confirms that the city can ban such stores. The city’s

lawyer says that they can be banned completely rather than just restrict them to one particular zone.

That was confirmed in the court decision that said Langley could ban pawn shops and porn shops throughout that city. Langley Township also bans them.

Maple Ridge has previously limited porn shops to one zone.

A staff report says that cheque-cashing stores draw crowds on days when income assistance cheques are issued while also draining the downtown economy.

Shymkiw described payday loan stores as a “contributor to the cycle of poverty that ultimately ends up putting our citizens on the streets.”

The bylaw changes will next go to a regular council meeting for further debate and passage.

Shymkiw wants the provincial government to take another look at the issue, saying there are other ways to help people in short-term emergencies so they don’t have to go to payday loan companies.

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News Views

Balancing act Realtors, prospective homebuyers and sellers, and others can stop hoping that B.C.’s property transfer tax will be discontinued.

It’s never going to happen. Why? It’s a major cash cow for the provincial government, needed to balance the budget and there’s nowhere else to raise that large chunk of cash without raising personal and corporate income taxes, and that’s not on for the BC Liberals.

Premier Christy Clark is proud of what she says is the country’s lowest tax rate so this kind of special tax, that only hits buyers of property, is not going anytime soon, even though, as Clark herself says, it’s a drag on the economy.

Here’s how it shakes down, according to a recent article by Black Press regional reporter Jeff Nagel: The PTT consists of 1% charged on the first $200,000 of a property’s value and 2% after that.

That means for a $600,000 house, $10,000 is due every time it changes hands.

This handy little calculation is not just a painful hit to the pocket book when purchasing a home — it’s a major source of revenue, generating $1.04 billion in 2014.

Don’t think that’s a lot of cash? Well, consider that the PTT raises significantly more than forestry — formerly the province’s number one industry — which only brings in about $757 million; or natural gas royalties, which at $542 million, generate about half of what the PTT does.

These revenue numbers are interesting for another reason: They show how important real estate is to B.C.’s ongoing financial solidity. Without a strong real estate market, helped, no doubt, by record-low interest rates, the provincial coffers would be much poorer.

The province also benefits from rising property values and while there are exemptions for family transfers and first-time home buyers, it appears the property transfer tax is a necessary evil that raises millions to cover basic provincial services.

A strong real estate industry and increased property values, especially in single-family homes, are therefore critical to government budgeting — at least for now.

So unless the much-vaunted LNG industry or another economic sector can provide a windfall, the PTT is here to stay.

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Why cut income taxes for rich?

VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s third straight budget surplus is the main battleground for provincial politicians this spring, with little else on the order paper to argue about.

The main conflict is over the tax cut B.C. Views for the rich, which results from removing Tom Fletcher a two-year surtax on personal income greater than $150,000 a year.

It’s an outrage, says the NDP, starving our threadbare government services of more than $200 million over the next three years.

NDP leader John Horgan set the tone in his reply to Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s budget speech: “I can appreciate that the minister was celebrating with the champagne-andcaviar set, but the rest of British Columbia saw $700 million in increased fees and taxes on their backs.”

Old news, de Jong replied. It was a two-year surtax on high-income earners to help get B.C. out of its post-recession red ink, and it expired as it was legislated to do.

This political theatre doesn’t help people understand what’s actually going on.

First, a lot of that red ink was B.C. Liberal blood from dismantling the harmonized sales tax and repaying Ottawa for that failed experiment.

Second, this temporary tax on the rich was a political strategy by de Jong and Premier Christy Clark, limping into an election most expected them to lose.

De Jong’s debut budget in February 2013 also accelerated a small increase in corporate income tax, stealing two populist planks from Adrian Dix’s NDP platform.

Ending the surtax not only kept a promise, it kept B.C. competitive with Alberta on personal income taxes. High wage earners and many of their businesses are more mobile every year, which is why this year’s budget also extended tax breaks for high-tech and digital media companies.

Another tweak in de Jong’s budget was to increase the low-income cutoff for personal income tax from $18,000 to $19,000. Those with the lowest incomes are relieved not only of income tax but also medical premiums, which continue to march up by another four per cent, and are mostly paid by employers.

As with the federal election set for this fall, we will hear a lot about the burden on the vaguely defined “middle class.”

In B.C., they have to dig deeper for car insurance, hydro, ferry rides and postsecondary tuition, while those top-hatted champagne-sippers party on with their tax holiday?

Well, not exactly. Here’s an assessment from Philip Cross, research co-ordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and former chief economic analyst at Statistics Canada.

Just after the 2013 B.C. election, Cross noted that Canada, its provinces, Eu-

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rope and the United States have all been adjusting their tax systems to increase the load on wealthier people and ease it from the poor.

This has closed the wage gap considerably in Canada. By 2010, the top 20 per cent of earners were paying 58.3 per cent of all income taxes. That’s up from 50 per cent in 1976, showing how long Canada’s income taxes have been “progressive.”

This is the main reason why “income inequality,” that other great cause of the left, started leveling off in Canada around 1998.

“By 2013, the bottom 40 per cent of Canadian households were paying just 6.8 per cent of income taxes, and more than a third of income tax filers were paying none at all.”

Cross points to measures like the lowincome exemption from income tax. By 2013, the bottom 40 per cent of Canadian households were paying just 6.8 per cent of income taxes, and more than a third of income tax filers were paying none at all.

Cross asks and answers the central question: Should the rich pay more? “If it’s a misinformed attempt to compensate for imaginary losses of low-income people, the answer is clearly no.”

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

THE NEWS/letters ‘A good gig’ Editor, The News: Re: Budget hurts school district (The News, Feb. 20).

Mike Murray and his crocodile tears, please.

He campaigns for the provincial Liberal and federal Conservative parties, then complains halfheartedly about cuts to the education system.

There is no money for principals, but there is for trustees.

From $12,070 in 2009 to $20,899 in 2013, for ‘Mr. Wonderful’ himself. Sounds like a good gig, to me.

Meanwhile, laying off critical staff (clerical, maintenance and custodial) on the same wage scale as trustees, but working full-time.

In my humble opinion, Mr. Murray sees himself as extremely important and the boss at SD42, but really is a figurehead.

All while retreats for professional development and executive meetings are being held at tens of thousands dollars, never mind catering costs of nearly every district event.

Believe me, it’s huge money.

As a Taxpayer and parent in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district, I feel this should be made public.

Go to the SOFI reports at SD42 for verification.

Dan Bertrand Maple Ridge

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The problem is drug abuse Editor, The News: Re: Washington willing to listen about party bus industry (The News, Feb. 20).

I do not understand how you want to solve the issue of drug-related deaths and injuries on party busses by making an adult responsible on the bus.

What power does that adult going to have to prevent unruly drunken or drugged teens?

The problem is the drug abuse by the teens, not the party bus.

What is a 16-year-old doing on a party-bus? You as the parent should teach your children that drugs are not good for you, not make someone else responsible for his or her safety when they are drugged out of their minds.

Nobody has ever forced anyone to take drugs. It seems here in Canada kids think it is kind of fun and exciting if they can do drugs and nobody notices or they can get away with it.

As I mentioned, what power does this adult going to have when these kids misbehave?

What then?

Call the minister of safety to come and sort things out?

I have seen houses that have been wrecked because of unruly drunken teens at a house party. It’s mass chaos.

How can one adult be held respon-

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I have children, too. They will not go on a party bus. I don’t think it is a good idea for teens. There are other safer venues to have a good time.

Having a good time doesn’t mean you are clobbered out of your mind, either.

I do not know how intoxicated the children were who died. But people don’t die from consuming one beer.

I am surprised that the B.C. government is not interested in getting involved here. Let common sense prevail.

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Why should Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows vote YES? MORE WEST COAST EXPRESS SERVICE An additional 10 new train cars and 1 new locomotive will offer more service during peak morning and evening hours, and 3,000 more seats per day.

NEW B-LINE RAPID BUS SERVICE New bus routes will connect growing communities to the West Coast Express, while new B-Line rapid bus routes will connect Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to Coquitlam and Langley with fast and frequent service.

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Police are looking for the driver of a white van that struck a man crossing Lougheed Highway in the dark on Saturday .

Just before 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21, a male pedestrian was struck by a white van as he crossed Lougheed Highway, just west of 216th Street. The van stopped briefly before driving away from the scene.

B.C. Ambulance Service attended and took the victim to hospital.

“The victim in this hitand-run crash sustained significant, non-lifethreatening injuries, and he remains in hospital,” said Cpl. Alanna Dunlop.

Police know the vehicle is a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van.

“The vehicle sustained damage to the passenger side which will be very noticeable.”

services can move more freely, efficiently and safely, while also addressing critical bottlenecks.

Together, these projects and many more meet the demands of an expected population growth of 1 million in the next 30 years, which would otherwise put unimaginable strain on an already overcrowded transportation network.

Voting YES in the upcoming Transit and Transportation Referendum will reduce the costs of congestion by 33% and improve the quality of life for everyone. All for less than 35 cents a day per household. Vote YES for a faster commute, a stronger economy and a better environment.

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Ridge Meadows RCMP Cpl. Alanna Dunlop said two heavy-set white men in their 20s, one 5’11” and the other 5’6”, entered the gas station store on Harris Road at about 7:45 a.m. A weapon was involved in the robbery.

The get-away car involved in the heist, in the 12200-block of Harris, was a silver-grey four-door sedan that was last seen heading north on Harris Rd., towards Lougheed Highway.

Both were wearing dark clothing.

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Charges laid in wild police chase Stolen Truck finally stopped on Golden Ears Bridge

By D an Ferguson Black Press

A 32-year-old man has been charged with nine criminal offences in connection with a wild two-hour police pursuit that saw a stolen pickup truck driving the wrong way against rush hour traffic on Fraser Highway in Langley.

Robert Anthony Pickford appeared in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 19, the day after the driver of an red Ford F150 was dragged out of the truck by police once the chase ended on the Golden Ears Bridge last Wednesday afternoon.

By then, three of the tires on the truck had been blown out by spike belts deployed by police.

The driver had to be taken to hospital by ambulance.

The charges against Pickford include multiple counts of theft, breaking and entering and possessing tools for breaking and entering.

Pickford’s next court appearance is set for early March.

Court records show Pickford has several prior convictions for vehicle theft and dangerous driving, including a 2005 case where the he was sentenced to two-and-a-half years for dangerous driving, stealing a vehicle and operating a vehicle “in order to evade a peace officer.”

At the time, Provincial Court Judge Shehni Dossa described how

Pickford “went through a lot of red lights onto oncoming traffic” during an early morning police pursuit that ended when Pickford hit a light standard. “ … you are fortunate there was so little traffic on the road and that nobody was hurt,” Dossa told Pickford.

“You have a long record for someone so young,” Judge Dossa added.

At the time, Pickford was on parole from a 2003 conviction for dangerous driving, possession of a stolen auto and drug possession.

The Wednesday chase started around 2 p.m. when Ridge Meadows RCMP officers tried to stop a pickup.

The driver initially pulled over, then sped away towards Coquitlam on Lougheed Highway.

As the truck proceeded through the Lower Mainland into Surrey and Langley, the RCMP Air One helicopter was called in.

Eyewitnesses saw the Ford speeding on the wrong side of the road along the Fraser Highway through Langley for several blocks, followed by several police vehicles.

At least one civilian vehicle had to drive up on the sidewalk to avoid a collision.

The chase ended around 4 p.m. on the Golden Ears Bridge after Ridge Meadows RCMP closed the bridge, and police were able to

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‘No’ side has big lead in new poll More than half to vote against B y J e f f Nagel Black Press

A new poll now gives the No side a strong lead in the Metro Vancouver transit improvement referendum.

The latest Insights West online survey of 653 Metro residents found 53 per cent will “probably� or “definitely� vote against the 0.5 per cent Metro-only sales tax to fund various upgrades, while 38 per cent will likely vote in favour.

It’s a reversal from earlier polls by the firm that had given the Yes side a four-point advantage as recently as January. Insights West vice-

president Mario Canseco said the strong gain for the No side appears to have come from drivers, middle-income earners and south of the Fraser River area residents.

The latest survey was conducted Feb. 12-14, after the TransLink board decided to replace CEO Ian Jarvis, but keep him on as an advisor until mid-2016 rather than pay severance.

Aimed at improving public confidence by installing a new CEO and a change of direction, the move has been widely criticized. “As a short-term measure to instil confidence in the voters, it failed,�

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Canseco said he doesn’t see the Yes campaign as a lost cause, particularly as ballots won’t arrive until the second half of March and voters could keep them around for several weeks before marking them.

But he said the mayors must find different messaging that works, particularly on drivers who are so far skeptical of the benefits and not yet swayed by warnings of crushing congestion in the years ahead under a status quo transit system.

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Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner’s campaign promise to find an alternate way to build light rail if the referendum fails appears to have fed the No forces, he said. “The fact there was a hint or a mention of a Plan B to get that light rail system going has a lot of people saying, ‘Why am I saying yes to a tax hike? There’s no reason for me to vote and have a tax hike if the mayor has a solution that’s not going to cost me money.’�

Canseco said the No campaign’s use of Hepner’s quotes “shows you how confusing this move has been.�

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The new poll breaks down the results by subregion for the first time.

It shows the strongest support is in Vancouver and Richmond, with 48 per cent Yes support to 45 per cent No. The most opposition comes south of the Fraser, with 62 per cent likely to vote No and 31 per cent Yes. It’s a similar story on the North Shore, where 61 per cent are opposed and 27 per cent in favour. Burnaby, the Tri-Cities and Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows had 49 per cent likely No voters and 39 per cent in the Yes camp.

The level of undecided voters was six per cent in Vancouver, Richmond and South of the Fraser, and about 10 per cent elsewhere.

The margin of error is plus or minus four per cent, 19 times out of 20.

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Nurses write to residents Parking from front

Two of the car’s Yokohama tires were ruined on Sunday, Feb. 15.

“I had just finished and I was walking to my car at midnight and noticed my passenger front tire was flat … and then I looked and the back one was flat.

I wasn’t going anywhere.”

Then Friday, someone keyed one side of his car.

That requires a re-paint job, which he took care of Monday.

Schille said police told him the same thing happened to a nurse’s car recently. And previously, some hospital employees have had motor oil poured on to their windshields. “That’s happened on the same street.”

He said the nurses’ union has written to resi-

dents, asking them not to vandalize employees’ cars.

“I parked there for three years … nothing’s happened until the last week.”

Schille said he doesn’t have a parking pass, which would allow him to park in the hospital staff lot, because it’s always full anyways.

“If you’re working a shift from 9 a.m. or 11 a.m., it’s really hard to find parking.

“You have to get there at 7:30 in the morning and fight for a parking spot.”

He could park in the public area of the parking lot, and pay a daily rate of $8.25 or $5.25 for evenings and weekends.

However, Schille says he’ll now apply for an

employee parking pass.

Pay parking for the public at the hospital has been an ongoing issue for the last few years, with some wanting the fees removed.

Maple Ridge council, in 2013, wrote a letter to the health minister acknowledging that parking fees cause some financial hardship and asking that signs point out that longterm rates are available.

Schille said the parking crunch has existed since he started working at the hospital.

Some of the streets in the area have residentonly parking, but 117th Ave. has signs requiring that vehicles don’t block driveways and leave three metres of space from the ends of driveways.

City bylaws department didn’t return phone calls.

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Classical Coffee Concerts with Sarah Hagen Wednesday, February 25, 10:00 a.m.

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Facsimile quotations will not be considered. Quotations received after the closing date and time may or may not be considered.

There will be no public openings for these Invitations to Quote (ITQ’s). No information will be disclosed from the time of Bid opening to the time contracts are awarded.

Once a contract has been awarded the successful Bidder’s name will be available upon request. All Quotes become the property of the City of Maple Ridge and are subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Legislation.

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For more information please see the Terms of Reference posted on the website at www.mapleridge.ca/953/Mayors-Open-GovernmentTask-Force or contact Kelly Swift, General Manager, Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services at 604-467-7337 or email kswift@mapleridge.ca. Deadline for applications is March 6, 2015.

Please submit your letter of interest and a resume online or send to: Ms. Kelly Swift, General Manager, Community Development Parks & Recreation Services City of Maple Ridge, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 • Fax: 604-467-7329

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Cameron Waldbauer of Maple Ridge was nominated in the special effects category for work done on X-Men: Days of Future Past.

A special Oscar nomination B y T i m Fi t z g e r a l d arts@mapleridgenews.com

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ameron Waldbauer’s resume reads like a young boy’s wildest imagination.

At 17, living in Maple Ridge, Waldbauer landed what would unquestionably be the coolest job of all his friends. While they were off washing cars, making pocket change, Waldbauer was helping blow them up – cars, that is.

He landed a job as an assistant at a special effects company in Vancouver, helping any way he could. He fell in love with the job.

In the fall, Waldbauer’s passion and persistence paid off. The company kept him on the payroll, and he’s never looked back.

Twenty-nine movie credits later, Waldbauer finds himself at the pinnacle of success as a visual effects supervisor with his own company, Objects inc., and trying to find himself a good tailor.

Waldbauer walked the red carpet in Hollywood Sunday after being nominated for

an Oscar for best achievement in visual effects on the movie X-Men: Days of Future Past.

While he and his visual effects team lost the Oscar to the work done on the movie Interstellar, Waldbauer understands the significance of his achievement.

It’s pretty incredible to be recognized in this way, said the Maple Ridge resident, who was in Montreal starting production on the next X-Men feature, his fifth with the franchise.

“Just to be recognized as a nominee speaks way more than actually winning the award because in the end it’s your peers who are choosing the Top 5 films that are nominated in that category. It’s the special effects branch of the academy that decides.

It’s your direct peers that are choosing you.”

While the Oscar nod is a great feather in the cap, it’s Waldbauer’s resume that keeps him employed on some of Hollywood’s biggest budget productions.

After the Oscars, he had to head back to Vancouver to resume work on the next Star Trek movie. Other credits include 2013’s Elysium, featuring Matt Damon, and upcoming movies Warcraft, slated for release

in 2016, and The Revenant, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Waldbauer said while the advancement of digital special effects has become a staple in the film industry, it hasn’t meant the end to the practical application he specializes in.

“We have so many tools at our disposal now. There was always the talk about how visual effects from computers will take over my job. It hasn’t happened yet and our jobs only get bigger and bigger each year. We get access to new tools Waldbauer just like they get access.”

He said the advancement of technology has made their job safer, and more controlled. Whether it’s using hydraulics, remote cameras or computer simulations, special effects that were once deemed impossible to pull off are now at their fingertips.

“Any of the big projects are first modeled on a computer in 3D. This allows much bigger builds than we’ve ever done before and allows for more sophisticated design.

They also use simulation programs that can measure weight, distance, speeds and give

directors and camera crews a better understanding of what to expect when a project erupts.”

And that, he said, is the goal – to be able to collaborate with a director and see his vision come to life on screen. One of his favourite memories dates back to X-Men: The Last Stand, which was filmed in Vancouver.

“There’s a lot of people in Vancouver that remember that day,” he laughed. “Throwing flaming cars down onto the set of X-Men from the what was supposed to be the Golden Gate Bridge was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. Cars were going hundreds of feet up into the air.”

As he reflects back on his unsuspected career, Waldbauer said he is appreciative of everyone who helped him along the way, especially Mike Vezina, who gave him his first break all those years ago.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without Mike, who turned out to be one my best friends. He’s the one who saw the potential I had in this business and he made sure it happened for me. I am forever grateful.”

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Vancouver Opera violinist Tanya Popoff headlines the third performance at the second annual Classical Coffee Concert Series at the ACT on Wednesday.

The event is hosted by critically acclaimed Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen and gets underway at with coffee and treats at 10 a.m. followed by their performance at 10:30 a.m.

Popoff has been the principal violist with the Vancouver Opera since 2007 and is a founding member of both Microcosmos, a string quartet, and the Driftwood Duo, featuring viola and the cello.

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porter of works by living composers, Popoff has commissioned and premiered dozens of pieces and was

a prize winner in the 2000 Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition.

In addition, she’s received two consecutive Canada Council individual artist grants and has served on the faculties of the Perlman Music Program.

Hagen is a visionary who has been heard in concert halls and on the airwaves to critical acclaim throughout North America and Europe.

Hagen is the Artistic Director for Pro’ject Sound, a performance project involving live piano with largescale projected images. • Tickets for the event are $20 and are available online at www.theactmapleridge.org or by calling 604-476-2787.

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The the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission, along with the Historical Society, the Maple Ridge Family History Group, and the Golden Ears Writers, invite the public to celebrate the City of Maple Ridge, past and present, with guest speakers Sheila Nickols, Darren Durupt and John Simms on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Maple Ridge library.Â

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The event will feature stories about our community through talks, readings and performances.

The fun continues Saturday, at 7 p.m. as the Maple Ridge Friends of the Library host their popular Quiz Night. The event will feature prizes and snacks. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the library. • Call the Maple Ridge library at 604-4677417 for more information.

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All Charlie wanted was a little peace and quiet. So when he arrives at a ďŹ shing lodge in Georgia, it seems harmless enough to masquerade as a foreigner who can’t speak English. He soon realizes, however, that people will say the most extraordinary things when they think no one can understand them! An award-winning comedic farce, The Foreigner is both scrupulously clever and outrageously funny. arts club’s tour production sponsor

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THE NEWS/sports Ramblers advance to provincials Grisley, Head lead senior girls’ basketball team sports@mapleridgenews.com

The Maple Ridge Ramblers defeated Fleetwood 39-31 Saturday to finish fifth at the Fraser Valley playoffs and qualify for the B.C. senior girls’ AAA basketball championships. “Great defensive performance once again,� said Ramblers head coach Don Herman.

Ridge led 19-13 at the half, then edged Fleetwood 19-18 in the second.

Jane Grisley and Kate Head were both selected to the Fraser Valley all-star teams at the regional playoffs, held at Gleneagle secondary, while the Ramblers earned the spirit award.

Grisley, who has accepted a full scholarship to Seattle Pacific University, had 15 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks against Fleetwood.

Head had nine points and five steals.

Ridge edged Charles Best 50-35 on Friday.

Grisley had 17 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists. Head had nine points, 10 rebounds and four steals. Paige Bell added 12 points and eight rebounds, while Liz Mur-

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Jane Grisley of the Maple Ridge Ramblers drive to the hoops against Yale on Thursday at Gleneagle secondary. phy had 10 points and seven boards.

Thursday, the Ramblers downed the Yale Lions 61-37.

Grisley had 26 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. Head col-

lected 15 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Bell added 11 points. “We had a  slow start as the girls played very nervously in the first half,� Herman said. “This was an

elimination game which had us a little out of focus.�

They got it back and will now play at the provincials, March 3-6 at the Langley Events Centre.

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Sr. boys ousted at Fraser Valleys The Maple Ridge Ramblers could keep up with Rick Hansen secondary in the second half and were eliminated fro the Fraser Valley AAA senior boys’ basketball championships on Friday.

The Ramblers trailed 33-29 at halftime, and were then outscored 28-17 over the final two quarters.

Ridge head coach Ken Dockendorf said Rick Hansen is a “very talented offensive team.�

Tristan Coumont led the Rams with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Brandon Williams had 12 points and six boards.

Coumont had 10 rebounds and Williams grabbed eight in a 55-24 loss to Brookswood on Wednesday.

Ridge, facing elimination in the double-knockout format, rebounded Thursday with a 57-41 win over the Westview Wildcats. “A very good defensive effort from the Ramblers limited Westview to 10 points per quarter,� Dockendorf said.

Counmont had 20 points and 10 boards, while Isaac Halas recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds. Josh Solk had 12Â points, while Williams added 10.Â

Former Jr. B Flames goalie wins NHL debut

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Former Ridge Meadows Flames goalie Mackenzie Skapski won his NHL debut for the New York Rangers on Friday, stopping 24 of 25 shots in a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

He was first called up several weeks ago. The Abbotsford native backed-up Rangers goalie

Cam Talbot Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks for the eighth straight game, while injured No. 1 netminder Henrik Lundqvist recovers from a neck injury.

Skapski, who had been playing in his rookie pro season for the Rangers’ American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford, is still adjusting to life in the NHL after a steady diet of long bus trips and motels in junior and the minors.

“The hotels you stay at, the travel, the meals, it’s all top-notch,� Skapski said.

On the ice, there’s even bigger adjustments. “Game-wise, I would say that I have to be a little more patient in the NHL than I would in the AHL – everything is kind of amped up a little bit, velocity, accuracy, everything.�

Three weeks in, there are still times when the NHL experience seems surreal. “When I’m at the rink I don’t think much

about it ... when I get back to my hotel that’s when I realize, ‘Geez, I was on the ice today with Rick Nash, or I was talking to Henrik Lundqvist today’ and all my buddies are FaceTime-ing and asking about certain players and what it’s like in New York.�

Skapski was in Syracuse, N.Y., preparing for a game with his AHL club when he was told he was NHL-bound.

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“When you get that call, initially it’s pretty crazy,� said Skapski. “A lot of things go through your mind. You’ve obviously been working really hard for this your entire hockey career and invested a lot of time in what you do and to get that call ... it was really exciting.�

He’d been on FaceTime with his brother when an East Coast number appeared on his smartphone screen. He wisely took the call. “I called my brother back and he was pretty excited and then I phoned my parents and they were obviously pretty excited.�

His parents packed their bags and rush to YVR to grab a last-minute flight to New York.

The next day, Skapski arrived outside the legendary Madison Square Garden around 1:30 p.m. “MSG is obviously a phenomenal place and the first person I saw was [Rangers coach] Alain

Vigneault. I just quickly shook his hand and he said, ‘Happy to have you here,’ then I went into the room and they geared me all up and then I was all set to go.�

Skapski had been inside the hallowed arena before, but only as a spectator. When he returned to the dressing room prior to puck drop, an iconic Rangers blue jersey with his name and No. 70 stitched on the back was hanging in his stall. “I wasn’t playing so it wasn’t as big a deal.

It was more just enjoy yourself and enjoy everything about it,� he said about dressing for his first NHL Game.

While adjusting to the NHL is a steep learning curve, Skapski has been getting plenty of support, especially from his fellow puck-stoppers.

“Cam [Talbot] has been really good with me, really interactive with me.

Same with Henrik. You know everybody here seems to be really helping me out.�

Skapski played 24 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack prior to the call-up, posting a 12-7-3 record, along with a 2.38 GAA, a .914 save percentage, and two shutouts.

Skapski played for the Kootenay Ice of the Western Hockey League and was selected by the Rangers in the sixth round, 170th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Skapski, 20, played 21 games with the Jr. B Flames in 2010/11, winning six regular season games, including a shutout, with a 4.56 goals against average. He also won three of six playoff

games with the Flames that year, with a 2.86 goals against average.

In 2008-09, Skapski played on the B.C. champion Abbotsford Hawks bantam squad and the next season was playing for the Fraser Valley Bruins midget squad when he suffered serious facial injuries when the team’s bus was in an accident.

He only played nine games that season and wondered how the injury might impact his career. “There were definitely some serious question marks once everything was taken care of,� he said. “Initially, I didn’t think anything of it, being out a month, two moths, three months, I really started getting frustrated, and wasn’t on the ice so there was a lot of question marks around whether I would react the same to the shots and I really didn’t know how I was going to come back.�

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WAIGHORN, Arthur SOROKOWSKY (RONDPRE) Georgina (nee Lalonde) on February 15, 2015 With great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of our dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and Noni. Georgina passed away peacefully on February 15 with loving family and friends by her bedside.

Late of Maple Ridge, BC, age 78 years. Survived by her loving husband & soul-mate William, children Alan (Denise), Rick (Verna), Peter (Debbie), John, Suzanne (Jésus), Michael and her brother Anthony numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, and cousin. The hole in our hearts will only be healed by the memory of the love she gave us. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 12:00 pm at the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (Osborn’s) 11969 - 216 St Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations to Covenant House or The Salvation Army would be much appreciated.

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Arthur Elliott Waighorn of Maple Ridge died peacefully at the age of 93 on February 19th, 2015. He was born the eldest of five children on January 25th, 1922 in Regina. He spent his youth growing up in Winnipeg and in 1940 at age 18, he enlisted in the Canadian Army. In 1941 he married his late wife Jean Sutyla, they were married for 57 years before her passing in 1989. When Arthur returned from the war, he moved his family to Hope BC, then on to Maple Ridge in 1956 where he remained for the rest of his life. He was a self-taught carpenter and throughout his career built many beautiful homes in Maple Ridge. He continued to work into his 70’s and cared for his own home into his late 80’s. Arthur was a member of Saint Patrick’s parish and belonged to the Maple Ridge Royal Canadian Legion where he marched in Remembrance Day parades up to his 90th year.

He loved cars, motorcycles, hunting, fishing and singing country songs. He was devoted throughout his life to the many dogs who shared it. Arthur is survived by his daughter Robin (Tom), grandchildren Michelle (Steve), Rodney (Michelle), Colleen (Dave), Tara (Graeme), Todd (Tracy) and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel 11969-216th St. Maple Ridge BC, on Thursday February 26th 2015 at 10:30 AM.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

In accordance with Bylaw 5.15(d), 9.5(b), 9.5(d) and 14 of the Bylaws of The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the: MAPLE RIDGE BRANCH Will take place on: Thursday March 19 th, 2015 at 7:00pm At: Maple Ridge Community Animal Shelter, 10235 Jackson Road, Maple Ridge BC For the purpose of: Holding the annual general meeting, as well as conducting any other business of the Branch For further information on the meeting please contact Jenn Stack at jstack@spca.bc.ca or 604-463-9511 A copy of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Society is avail at: http://www.spca.bc.ca/about/ governance-accountability/ governance-docs/ Issued by: Jenn Stack, Branch Manager, Maple Ridge Branch

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MacDonald, Donald Sutherland (Donmac) February 11, 1927 - February 15, 2015

Born February 11, 1927 in Selkirk Manitoba. Passed away February 15, 2015 at Ridge Meadows Hospital at the age of 88.

Don was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Julia (nee Leask) and brother Raymond of Winnipeg. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Rita (Acton), sisters Verna, Muriel and Clarice and brother Lorne, his four children Bruce (Debrah) of Calgary Alta, Heather (Cornelius) of Antigonish Nova Scotia, Sandra (Gary) of Maple Ridge BC and Trevor (Nancy) of Calgary Alta. He leaves behind nine grandchildren Stephen, Cameron, Madison, Robin, Gavin, Ryan, Brett, Brenden and Brittany. Also three great granddaughters Charlotte, Abigale and Vivian and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Don grew up near Clandeboye, Manitoba going to school and working for the RM of St Andrews as well as helping out at the Leask farm owned by his Uncle Bob and Aunt Margaret. With the farming being done by horses in those days, he often reminisced about many of the teams that he drove. Eventually attending Teachers College in Winnipeg, Don displayed a natural talent for difficult postings throughout Manitoba, such as the Manitoba Home for Boys (Reform School) as well as other troubled schools that needed his inspiration and guidance, both as a teacher and principal. Many of his former students continued to keep in contact with him over the years, a testament to his positive influence and the impact he had on their lives.

During his teaching years in 1952 he joined the 26th Field Artillery Regiment, a reserve unit in Portage La Prairie Manitoba as a 2nd Lieutenant. He remained active in the regiment until 1955. Don’s passion for sales eventually drew him away from teaching. His serious and successful sales career began with General Foods, continued on with Ortho-Pharmaceutical, Stewart Warner and Technicon Instruments. He was very adept at developing and maintaining sales territories in competitive environments where others had struggled. In the late seventies, he eventually formed Donmac Enterprises Inc. and became a successful manufactures agent carrying many products and distributing them throughout Western Canada. He operated this business until the age of 84 which reflected his passion for sales and his dedication to customers.

Don loved to tell stories and recount tales from the past. In 2003 he published “Canadian Tales” a collection of short stories from the past describing day to day life in Western Canada from different time periods. After obtaining a 1935 Dodge from his brother Raymond, who had received the car as a gift from the widow of one of his favourite professors at the United College in Winnipeg, he began a hobby of restoring vintage automobiles.

Don eventually organized a cross Canada tour which involved a group of vintage car enthusiasts showcasing a number of vintage autos while travelling from the BC Coast to the Atlantic Coast in Newfoundland.

Don’s passion for teaching resurfaced in his later years when he took on teaching assignments at Douglas College, teaching business and marketing. This passion, along with a keen interest in his Metis Heritage, continued when he became an Elder with the BC Metis Society and developed employment and business programs which he taught to First Nation and Metis inmates at the Matsqui Institution, assisting them reintegrate into society.

Don’s keen sense of humour, his passion and zest for learning and life, along with his love and dedication to his family will be missed. He has impacted many lives in a positive manner and will be fondly remembered.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

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Join one of the most in-demand professions in B.C. Earn your Diploma in only 39 weeks Hands-on accelerated training by skilled professionals, with a schedule that lets you earn while you learn.

Get credit for your training towards a nursing career 2.5 days per week Evenings & Weekends Available

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Submit resume atten Suzanne to:

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TRADES, TECHNICAL HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Small growing company looking for an energetic and diverse person to operate a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers, excavators & loaders. Minimum 3 yrs experience with utilities and pipe work knowledge required.

Must be willing to perform a variety of tasks on job sites and be looking for a long term position with advancement opportunities.

Please fax resumes to: Attn. Sue at 604-465-0300

mathias@nphomes.ca

300

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

LANDSCAPING

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

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

SPIRITUAL

Psychic Reading

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

180

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

Prompt Delivery Available

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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130

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Mathias 604-313-5530

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

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115

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES GREENHOUSE WORKERS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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

hindafarm@hotmail.ca

HANDYPERSONS

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236

CLEANING SERVICES

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40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr.

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge 40000024 - 108 Ave, 108 Loop, Tamarack Lane 40000044 - 118 Ave, 118A Ave, 119 Ave, 236B St, 237 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd. (Even) 40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr. 40000067 - 104 Ave, 239 St, Slatford Pl, Slatford St, Zeron Ave. 40100109 - 113 Ave, 230 St, Gillis Pl, Harrison St, Lougheed Hwy, Olund Cres, Telosky Ave. 40220266 - 124 Ave, 221 St, Davison St, Moody St. 40310302 - 117 Ave, Darby St, Holly St, Mayo Pl, Morris St, River Rd. 40310307 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 207 St, Lorne Ave. 40320358 - 123B Ave, 124A Ave, 124B Ave, 203 St, 204 St, 204B St. 40320366 - 123 Ave, Skillen St, Wicklund Ave. 40320370 - 123 Ave, 201 St, 202 St, 203 St, Allison St, Chatwin Ave, Davenport Dr, McIvor Ave. 40330335 - Dale Dr, Pinda Pl, Walnut Cres.

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011003 - 120 Ave, 120B Ave, 121 Ave, 121A Ave, 121B Ave, 193A St, Blakely Rd. 41011004 - Bonson Rd, Oak Terr, Park Rd. 41011024 - 119 Ave, Hammond Rd (Townhouses)

Reporter Victoria News The Victoria News, has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats.

A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a competitive newsroom.

You will be expected to contribute to regular newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to readers through concise, accurate and entertaining writing. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment.

Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop CS6 would be considered an asset.

As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 180 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio.

Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by March 15, 2015 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca

Circulation

604.476.2740

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 317

MISC SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

TREE SERVICES

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

MOVING & STORAGE

341

AFFORDABLE MOVING

$45/Hr

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

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

PRESSURE WASHING

706

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel D Asphalt D Interlocking shingles D Torch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

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

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

604 - 720 - 2009

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356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca

TIMOTHY hay for sale. 60 lb. bales. $10.00 per bale. Pitt Meadows.

604-505-4087

GARIBALDI Court

477

PETS

in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

(778)378-6683

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building $826/mo. No subsidy.

Cls to transit, schools & shops

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca

560

MISC. FOR SALE

Glenwood Manor Apartments

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

2 coats any colour

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

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

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.

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.245.9069

563

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

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.

1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

REAL ESTATE

TOPSOIL

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374

TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE ABBOTSFORD Wholesale Floral Evergreen Business For Sale.

Approx yearly gross $500-$600K. Well established business for 19 years. For more info please write to: 316 - #4 - 32465 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 0C7

627

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

$840/mo & $940/mo

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts.

GENERATORS

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

The Scrapper

STORAGE

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

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

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM - Douglas College.

1 Bdr above ground, full patio, garden ste, full bth, new w/d, alrm sys 4 appl, new lam flrs, prkg. Ns/np. $850 incl util & wifi. 604-805-2471.

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT

MAPLE RIDGE, 2 Bdrm, 1089 sq.ft. clean, sep entry own W/D, F/S, D/W. $950 + 1/3 utils. NS/NP. Near transit/amens. Now! (604)476-9529

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

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

NOTICE to Creditors Estate of Cristian Teodor Mesteru. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Cristian Teodor Mesteru formerly of #20 - 11950 232nd Street, Maple Ridge, BC, Deceased who died on November 5, 2012 are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned, Flavia Teodora Mesteru c/o 22311 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z2, on or before March 30, 2015 after which date the estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. Flavia Teodora Mesteru, Administrator

TRANSPORTATION 818

PATHFINDER TRUCK LINES Please note that the following will be sold by CEO Auto And Truck Repair LTD on or after March 5 2015 for monies owing on storage $6320.00 plus all costs incurred with this action.

1 - 1999 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK VIN 087466

West Canada Civil Enforcement 1-877-795-7337 www.RepoBc.ca

CARS - DOMESTIC

2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING, grey, 191K, mint cond, $5000 obo.

Call: (604)307-3685

2005 Chrysler Sebring Touring V6, clean, 135K, fully loaded, auto 6 cyl, CD, $5395, 604-540-7306

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.

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OFFICE/RETAIL

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Updated and well maintained.

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

Close to stores & schools.

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

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 &

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

PARC VUE

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1 & 2 Bdrms available

12040 - 222nd. St., Maple Ridge

260

MAPLE RIDGE; 2 Bdrm house avail Mar 1st. On acreage, clean, N/S, Ref’s req’d. $1350. (604)309-9711

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

MAPLE RIDGE

(604) 467- 5271

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.

HOMES FOR RENT

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604-466-5799

Maple Ridge Central

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

736

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. April 1 or 15

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

$50 Off with this Ad Jerry, 604-500-2163

SORRENTO 22260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341

Clean and Spacious 2 Bdrm avail. $843/mo

MAPLE COURT II

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WCB/Fully Insured

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982

2 Bedroom units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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749

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Sorry No Pets

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TRANSPORTATION

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RENTALS

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MIRACLE MOVING

260

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RENTALS

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

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Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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

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374

REAL ESTATE

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320

PLUMBING

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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Call 604-467-3944 741

OFFICE/RETAIL

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On October 30, 2014, at Dewdney Trunk Road and at the 22700 block of 132nd Avenue, both in Maple Ridge, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Ridge Meadows RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2000 Ford F-150, BCLP: HL7216, VIN: 2FTZF0730YCB08323, on or about 10:20 Hours (Dewdney Trunk Road), and a 2013 Jeep Wrangler, BCLP: 006SSW, VIN: 1C4BJWEG8DL657227, on or about 12:24 Hours (132nd Avenue).

The subject property (Wrangler) was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the CDSA and the subject property (Ford) was seized because it was used in the commission of CDSA offences.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number:

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

2015-2646, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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.

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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 $10,962/$12,462/$19,862/$24,862 available on all new 2015 Accent 4-Door L Manual/Elantra Sedan L Manual/Tucson GL FWD/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD models. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795 and price reductions of $300/$600/$0/$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. ΩFree trade bonuses are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Free trade bonus of up to $3,882/$4,532/$3,897/$3,832 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 Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. 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. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡† 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.

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