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Thursday, September 24, 2015 The public is offered a glimpse inside Maple Ridge’s temporary new homeless shelter tonight…

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Thieves hit vets Decrative woodworking has been pulled from the front of the Army, Navy, and Air Force clubhouse, leaving vets disheartened.

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Rivers revered In addition to traditional Rivers Day celebrations planned at Allco and Kanaka Creek parks, there’s a new, musical event being organized on the shores of the Fraser Sunday evening.

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Roofers aid in man’s recovery A Maple Ridge resident’s road to recovery after a diving accident is being made just a little bit easier, thanks to a recent donation by a pair of Whonnock businessmen.

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Flames flickering Early season struggles continue for the Ridge Meadows Junior B Flames hockey team, after a loss to Richmond.

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Police officer Dayne Campbell and Mountie Michael Murray (foreground), both Maple Ridge residents, were part of the Cops for Cancer Tour De Coast team that rolled through town Tuesday and Wednesday in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Veterans disheartened by theft

Decorative woodwork on the front of the Army, Navy and Air Force Unit 379 was ripped off.

Tana Woods and Judy Spear in front of the local 379, where woodworking was ripped off of the building.

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unveiled alongside a number of other improvements made to the front of the ANAF building on North Avenue in Maple Ridge.

The sign was only up for one night before someone pried off the “9” in 379.

The night before, someone had tried to uproot an entire tree that the group had planted in front of the building.

Then, on Monday morning came the final straw – someone pried off one of the flags which Swanson

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Vandalism and theft are reprehensible enough – but after decorative wood working was ripped off the front of a clubhouse for Maple Ridge’s military veterans, Rocky Swanson can’t help but feel disheartened.

Swanson is a member of the unit 379 branch of the Army, Navy and Air Force veterans (ANAF) – a non-profit group which supports veterans, and various other community groups.

About four weeks ago, Swanson put his professional carpentry skills to work on behalf of unit 379, handcrafting a sign and decorative flags from wood, fashioned to look like brass.

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had spent hours designing.

The most recent theft forced Tana Woods and Judy Spear, manager and president of unit 379 respectively, to pull down all of the woodworking until the group finds a more permanent solution.

The local has been on North Avenue for more than 40 years, said Spear, so the crime in the area is nothing new.

But the group has noticed an increase in crime and homelessness since the Cliff Avenue homeless

camp sprung up earlier in the spring.

“We’ve got members, older members, who don’t even want to come around here,” said Spear.

And now, after the ANAF put around $1,500 into the cost of materials for the building’s face lift, it’s back to the design table for Rocky Swanson.

“That’s the depressing part – I spent all day today designing something nobody can ruin – which is kinda tough around here,” said Swanson.

The group hoped that the upgrade to the building would be complete in time for Remembrance Day – something that’s now up in the air after the latest theft.

In the meantime, the community of Maple Ridge is stepping up to the plate to raise some relief funds for the veterans group.

Derek Anderson organizes bi-weekly bottle drives through a Facebook group (Maple Ridge Bottle Pickup For Families in Need) that benefits various locals in need.

He agreed to donate all of this Saturday’s haul to the ANAF.

RESCUE

Divers comb lake An RCMP dive team is expected to be back out on Alouette Lake Friday.

They’ll be searching for the body of a 26-year-old Surrey woman who went missing this weekend, after a boat she and three other people were in capsized and sunk in Golden Ears Provincial Park on Sunday afternoon.

Search crews have been out looking, on and off, since Sunday. The dive team is hoping to find the boater and the boat. > More: mrtimes.com

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Councils band together to pressure senior government COLE WAGNER cole.wagner@mrtimes.com

City councillors from Maple Ridge are hoping that senior levels of government are watching this week’s Union of BC Municipalities conference closely.

The UBCM conference is an opportunity for local governments to take part in municipal workshops alongside

councillors from other cities in the province.

In the latter half of the week, the councillors will vote on a list of resolutions put forth by their colleagues.

This year, Maple Ridge contributed five resolutions, while Pitt councillors submitted none.

Three out of the five resolutions urge higher levels of government to create more,

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or maintain the current stock of affordable housing in B.C. The resolutions are non-binding – but allow municipal governments a chance to call on the provincial and federal arms of the government in specific areas of legislation, said Maple Ridge Councillor Bob Masse.

Two Maple Ridge resolutions were already passed at UBCM; one for the feds to

government to establish a National Housing Strategy, as well as a broad support system for the street-entrenched population in B.C., including more access to detox facilities, and support services.

Meanwhile, the regularly scheduled Maple Ridge City council meeting on Sept. 22 has been pushed back to Sept. 29, due to UBCM.

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Parents of young families need to make their voices heard during the upcoming federal election, and TIMES columnist Kathy Booth shares her views on why it’s so important.

Police arrested two men in connection with more than 20 arsons or shootings across Metro Vancouver – including Maple Ridge – that targeted students and staff of the Justice Institute of B.C. in 2011 and 2012.

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renew the funding agreement with cooperative housing units, which is set to expire in a couple years.

The other resolution passed at the conference aims to create more rental housing units by creating a federal tax incentive for developers to build more rental units.

Maple Ridge’s council also issued a resolution calling on the province, and federal

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Free family events return this weekend, and organizers say it’s all about making people aware of how important local rivers and waterways are.

The 22nd annual Rivers Day is set to take place on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Allco Fish Hatchery, located at 24959 Alouette Rd, and at Kanaka Creek Regional Park.

“It’s a ton of fun, and this year should be good time,” said Nicole Dreidger, an education outreach worker with Alouette River Management Society.

“There’s about 1,000 people that will come out on a sunny day.”

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Rivers Day returns to the Allco Fish Hatchery, and Kanaka Creek Regional Park this Sunday, with fun for all ages, including activities like fishing. things like carnival games and family fun.

As well, for a cost of $2, kids between the ages of three and 12 can check out the fishing pond.

There will be other activities such a birdhouse building (for a small fee) and a $5 hamburger lunch, and $3 hot dog lunch for kids.

“All the funds raised go towards next year’s Rivers Day,” Dreidger explained. “The idea

of the day is to get information out to the public about why our rivers are important.”

Over at the Bell Irving Hatchery, Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society (KEEPS) hosts a day of fun and activities.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrate Rivers Day with canoe tours, children’s activities and stewardship displays. > More: mrtimes.com

Each year, firefighters from the Pitt Meadows Fire & Rescue Service collect donations on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy Canada with their annual “Fill the Boot” drive.

This year’s Brad Perrie fundrais- Assistant fire ing camchief paign is Saturday, Sept. 26, and Pitt firefighters will be at Meadowtown Centre.

Between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. they’ll be set up at Real Canadian Superstore, then from 8 to 9 p.m. at Cineplex Theatres.

Citizens will be asked to take a moment to stop and donate to this worthy cause, said assistant fire chief Brad Perrie. > More: mrtimes.com

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THEFT

Trees Cancer didn’t slow down local Mountie A Maple Ridge resident, lifted who just finished cancer Throughout the summer, parts of more than 25 trees have been cut and stolen from Kanaka Creek Regional Park.

“We believe that this troubling and unauthorized removal of trees and tree parts from Kanaka Creek Regional Park is theft for a specialty landscaping market or for art,” said Doug Petersen, Park Operations Supervisor.

Metro Vancouver has hired security guards in an effort to stop the thieves.

Neighbours and people visiting the park are asked to be vigilant of suspicious activity.

To report tips related to tree thefts in Kanaka Creek Regional Park, call Metro Vancouver at 604530-4983. > More: mrtimes. com, search ‘Kanaka’

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ended a month-and-a-half ago, it looks as though he’s winning the battle.

“It’s hard to tell people when you’re cancer free,” the 46-year-old said Tuesday afternoon, once the Tour De Coast cyclists rolled to a stop in front of the Ridge Meadows RCMP detachment.

TROY LANDREVILLE The moment Murray was diagtlandreville@mrtimes.com nosed is cemented in his memory, no different than his wedding day, Michael Murray believes strongly or when his three grown children, in Cops For Cancer. now 19, 21, and 22, were born.

The Maple Ridge resident and It was Oct. 23, 2014, shortly after Coquitlam RCMP constable is last year’s ride. such a proponent of the Canadian “It’s a bit of a shock but when Cancer Society fundraiser, you start thinking about, for the past four years, he ‘Why me?’ it ends up being, has taken part in the annual ‘Why not me?’ because there cycling trek that raises funds are so many other people who for research and support proare affected by cancer,” he grams in the battle against said. “There’s no rhyme or the disease. reason sometimes.”

From Sept. 16 to today, The past year has been an Sept. 24, Murray and fellow Michael emotional rollercoaster for Cops For Cancer – Tour De Murray Murray, who said “cancer” Coast cyclists covered 900 Tour De Coast should be a word and not a kilometres of asphalt. member sentence.

The 24 riders travelled “I’m a healthy person, and through 30 communities you just have to keep moving forfrom the Lower Mainland to the ward,” he said.

Sunshine Coast, making 90 stops No different than past years, the and visiting 26 schools along the focus of the ride is kids battling way. cancer.

For Murray, this year’s ride had “It’s for the kids, they are who extra special meaning.

I’m doing this for, not for me,” He has stage three colon cancer.

Murray said. “I understand a little But after a treatment regime that bit about what treatments they are included 28 rounds of radiation, going through.” followed by a nine hour surgery, An example: during the cycling and then chemotherapy, which group’s travels, Murray compared

treatments, is taking part in Cops For Cancer.

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Cops For Cancer ambassador Casey Wright of Maple Ridge spoke during a brief tour stop at Thomas Haney Secondary on Wednesday morning. his portacatheter – which delivers chemotherapy into his body – with those of a couple of young cancer patients.

Support from his family, including his wife of 25 years, Karen, has helped Murray push through the treatments and the physical and emotional battle that comes with living with cancer.

“I think that’s the big thing about how to get through any tragedy or anything you are going through, is having the support of your family,”

Murray said. “Every day is a challenge, there’s no doubt, but if everybody thought that when you wake up in the morning and say it’s a great day to be alive, and you live your life that way, then the world will be a better place.”

This year’s ride had its share of steep, challenging hills, which got Murray to thinking: “Your life isn’t defined by the easy road; it’s defined by how you handle the difficult roads,” he shared.

Tour de Coast includes three riders with Maple Ridge connections, including Murray, the co-captain.

The team is captained by Maple Ridge resident Dayne Campbell, a Vancouver Police Department constable who over seven years participating has raised more than $100,000 individually, as well as Ridge Meadows RCMP officer, acting Cpl. Cara Thomson.

The Tour De Coast riders were in Maple Ridge for two days and received a hero’s welcome from more than 1,100 students when they arrived at Thomas Haney Secondary School on Wednesday morning. During a brief short ceremony that included a few words from Cops For Cancer ambassador and Maple Ridge resident Casey Wright, the school donated $500 to the cause. Casey, 14, has received ongoing treatment for a brain tumour since he was six months old. Cops For Cancer is online at convio.cancer.ca. > More photos online: mrtimes.com, search ‘Cops For Cancer’

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Don’t politicize Terry Fox

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here are few institutions that are sacrosanct in a Canadian election. We expect to see political hay being made of the military, courts, Parliament and Senate, even the RCMP. All may become political footballs to one extent or another.

That said, trying to drag in the Terry Fox Foundation has been a misstep by the Conservatives.

On Sunday, during a Terry Fox Run, outgoing Tory MP James Moore announced that the Conservatives would commit up to $35 million in matching donations for this year’s event. If the Conservatives were re-elected, of course.

The Terry Fox family were a bit baffled when Moore then talked about how supportive the family was of the pledge.

Now the Conservatives, under fire from NDP leader Tom Mulcair and others, are taking a wee half-step backward. No, they didn’t talk to the family. But the Terry Fox Foundation did request the funding!

Well, yes and no. An Aug. 31 letter to the government sought support for a couple of specific initiatives, including a Comprehensive Cancer Centre. The letter also invited Harper to come and take part in a Terry Fox Run. There’s nothing wrong with any party leader or candidate taking part in a Terry Fox Run. We’d hope to see them out there, win or lose, next year, too. Nor is there anything wrong with providing matching funds.

Cancer research could certainly use $35 million, and more.

But tying the funding to the Conservatives’ re-election has an air of desperation. It turns what should be a national, non-partisan priority for more and better research into a carrot dangled over the heads of the Foundation and the Fox family. C’mon, their tactics say, vote for us and you’ll get the cash.

If the Conservatives really believe in the mission of Terry Fox – and this goes for the other parties as well – they’ll commit to a serious increase in cancer research and treatment in this country, and they will make this kind of announcement far away from the campaign trail..

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Medicine a common heritage, not a prize for the few

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f you needed a prescription for a drug Currently, if you don’t qualify as a hard called Daraprim, up until very recentluck case, Daraprim costs $750 per pill. ly things weren’t that bad for you, at Nope, not a typo. least financially.

That means that given the extended Daraprim was developed in nature of treatment, the price would be between $336,000 the early 1960s, by Gertrude and $634,000 for a complete Elion, a pioneering biochemist course. (In a belated attempt whose work paved the way to gain back some good will, for, among other things, an the drug makers are emphasizentire common class of antiing that they’ll supply the drug HIV drugs used today. cheap-to-free to poor patients.)

Daraprim was developed Why so expensive? Because to fight malaria, but is now of Martin Shkreli, a former mostly used to deal with toxohedge fund manager who plasmosis, a nasty parasite decided to get into pharmathat can be very dangerous MATTHEW CLAXTON ceuticals. for people with compromised This is the second time that immune systems. he’s run the same plan: Buy up the rights Until recently, it sold here in Canada for a little over $80 for a bottle of 50 pills. to an old and established but uncommonly used drug, jack up the price, wait for That includes the pharmacy dispensing the cash to roll in. fee.

His previous company ousted him, It was more expensive in the U.S., and he promptly formed a new one and going for $13.50 per pill. But hey, if you had insurance or qualified for Medicare or bought up the rights to Daraprim.

This kind of predatory pricing is hitting Medicaid, it wouldn’t be that bad!

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a wide variety of drugs.

In another case from just weeks ago, a tuberculosis treatment was acquired, and raised in price from $480 to $10,800. That company had to back down after drawing the wrath of, among others, Hillary Clinton.

It isn’t just one firm or a few bad apples, although Shkreli’s unapologetic online feuding with his critics has made him the lightning rod. Firms from Canada and California have also practised predatory pricing.

The excuse executives give?They need the money to pay for the costs of developing new drugs.

New drug development is expensive.

But it’s also an opaque process, and the price charged may or may not have much bearing on the amount spent on the drug itself.

What pharmaceutical executives also don’t like to mention is the mountain of public research atop which they have built their fortunes.

Research done at universities and by

charitably funded institutions provides the building blocks for many new breakthroughs, and the pharmaceutical firm that takes the last few steps gets to reap all the financial benefits.

When it comes to drugs and medication, separating out the public and private spending is impossible. All scientists stand on the shoulders of giants.

Medicine today is informed by centuries of discovery, which has taken us from believing we were governed by the “four humours” to germ theory, from bleeding patients to isolating the human genome.

No one firm can point to any drug and say “We did all the work.”

The work was the labour of generations.

There is no justification for allowing a single corporation to gain all the benefits and complete control, not only over the financial revenues, but over the lives and health of others. Medicine is our common heritage.

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Letters Tax breaks help John and Jane Doe Dear Editor,

It appears that Bob Goos is trying to throw out the baby with the bath water in his criticism of Tax Free Savings Accounts because they benefit “The Wealthy” [Conservative tax boost aids wealthy, Aug. 20 Letters to the Editor, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows TIMES].

A tax break isn’t “giving” anything to anyone, it’s simply taking less of a taxpayer’s own money. Unlike RRSPs, TFSAs use only

after tax income, and interest rates on savings are at record lows. And the only benefit is the taxes on the interest.

Don’t spend it all in one place!

Come retirement, “The Wealthy” will have a larger chunk of their RRSPs/RRIFs, and any government entitlements such as OAS and CPP clawed back through a higher tax rate, so CRA gets its pound of flesh no matter what.

TFSAs give everyone a slight incentive

to save for retirement instead of being totally dependent on, and expecting government to, as Trudeau likes to put it, “give it” to those who “need it.”

Yes, it is easier for “The Wealthy” to save than for the middle class or the poor, but the formula is the same. Spend less than you make. People need to finance their future lives, not their present lifestyles.

And no, income splitting will not benefit single parents, but is that

Harper avoided local citizens Dear Editor, I don’t know if it’s just me or if others are also troubled by the fact that Stephen Harper, our Prime Minister, refused to appear before the public when he visited our riding recently.

It seems to me that if someone wants my vote, they should have the courage to appear in a public venue and face the Canadian people rather than hiding in a hangar with lots of security and only those who have been vetted and invited to a

private event.

I have seen both Pierre Trudeau and Brian Mulroney courageously face hostile crowds and earn the grudging respect of many in those crowds.

The actions of our Prime Minister are not only cowardly but they weaken the very democracy that we so value. It is a sad day when the leader of this great country hides away from the very people he expects to vote for him.

Bob Goos, Maple Ridge

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Two Whonnock business brothers recently donated a chunk of money to a Maple Ridge man and his family to aid in the man’s recovery after a diving accident. The TIMES has the story (online and on page A21), and our Facebook followers reacted: “This is one of the reasons why I chose Whonnock Roofing to do our roof, the Gagnon’s are very active in giving back to the community of Maple Ridge.”

– Terry Mack “So great to hear that there are compassionate people left in our world!! We need more of these wonderful men in our community!! Feels just awesome knowing you are helping others!!”

– Winnie Raine “ I’m also not surprised. They came to my house after an accident left me and my family with only half my roof done. They shifted other jobs to fix my roof a few hours before it stormed. Awesome guys and an awesome company!”

– Marlise Striefel “Not surprised to see Whonnock roofing doing another good deed! As far back as I can remember they have been helping people in the community. I can only imagine what they do that we don’t see!”

– Katie Addison “I’m not surprised by Clay and Abraham’s generosity, these two are just a couple of really good guys.

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good reason to penalize a single income couple with children when one parent stays home to raise the kids, instead of both parents out working and paying someone else to look after them?

I know that Mulcair is promising $15 per day subsidized daycare to “get more women into the workforce” but that sounds to me like social engineering.

In fact, it’s in the Communist Manifesto.

In my lifetime, women have always had the choice to enter the workforce. And such a program will end up being a bottomless money pit.

No, these tax breaks will not benefit anyone like the squatters on Cliff Avenue, but they give the average John or Jane Doe a little more control of our financial future, instead of allowing government to decide how much – or how little – we will have in order to retire.

Lavona Buxton, Maple Ridge

Help refugees now, not down the road Dear Editor, The recent refugee crisis has certainly received a lot of attention, and some criticism has been aimed at our government.

Some have raised concerns about the push to allow more refugees into Canada. I agree that we must, of course, be vigilant and try to minimize the number of potentially dangerous people allowed in but I fear it is too easy to use this as an excuse to choke off our response to the crisis.

We will always have people with issues who advocate violence and political upheaval.

They are not restricted to improperly screened immigrants. I suspect most Hells Angels are good old boys born and raised here in good old Canada.

We are all aware that the vast majority of immigrants are model citizens.

It is too easy to send money or planes over to war-torn areas and protect our borders from the influx of families in need.

If we open a homeless shelter, there may well be troublemakers let in, but we do our best to weed them out or evict them if they do cause trouble.

We can’t close the doors too tightly, or we defeat the purpose of the shelter.

If it is hard to bring over enough refugees, we should at least contribute funds and people to help the countries that are housing and feeding them.

We are capable of handling more refugees. They need to be helped now, not later down the road.

Yes, we need to do as much basic checking and monitoring as we can and if they cause trouble we should be willing and able to deal with it.

We should not be picking and choosing the refugees that are of a certain religion, background, or skill level.

We are not that fragile a country and can deal with the problems and come out the better for it.

Paul Gregory, Maple Ridge

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BECOME A FIRE CHIEF FOR A DAY ENTER ENTERTO TOWIN WINAN ANIPAD IPAD All students in Kindergarten through Grade 7 will receive a booklet with activities to teach them about preventing kitchen fires and escape planning with their family.

Firefighters will deliver them to all elementary schools in Pitt Meadows. Once these activities are complete parents and students must sign acknowledging they have completed their “Home Fire Safety Checklist” then they can submit the form to the fire department to enter them in a draw for an iPadoffered by the Office of the Fire Commissioner. The Pitt Meadows Fire Rescue Service will send your entry to them to be entered in to the draw. From the same entry forms, the Pitt Meadows Fire Rescue Service selects one boy and one girl to be Fire Chief for a Day. Entries can be submitted to the Pitt Meadows Fire Rescue Service at our open house or Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm before November 3rd 2015. If you win, not only will you 3rd 2015 be picked up from school and taken for lunch in a fire truck, you will receive the special prize listed below.

Prize Package Includes: • 1-Sparky Smoke Alarm • Official Chief Certificate • Picked up at your school in the City of Pitt Meadows fire truck • Spend the day with local firefighters • Lunch at Boston Pizza

Fires are real, not just events in the news or movies. Fire is fast, extremely hot and spreads rapidly. It creates thick black toxic smoke that is even more deadly than flames! When fire strikes, seconds are important! There is no time to stop and think. Everyone needs to know what to do! Smoke alarms provide the early warning of the problem and a home fire escape plan will provide time to escape safely. Although we hope you never have to use it, planning and practicing your home escape plan may one day save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

The fire rescue service has again partnered with local schools to teach children and their families the importance of developing and practising a home fire drill. Children will learn these skills by completing an interactive fire safety worksheet - “Fire Safety Starts with You” - provided by your local fire department. Those children successfully completing the activity booklet and the entry form and returning the entry form are eligible to enter to win an iPad.

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that you’re never too young to be environmentally sensible, sixyear-old Journey Brown was all smiles while helping her family pick up trash from the Katzie Slough as part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup.

Meanwhile, Yani Mitchell (far right) managed to crack a smile while hauling trash. See story and more photos online at www. mrtimes.com, search ‘slough.’

Send events by email 10 days in advance to: editorial@mrtimes.com

Sept. 25 Hominum • HOMINUM holds a meeting at 7:30 p.m. The group aims to help gay, bi-sexual, and questioning man, with challenges of being married, separated, or single. Info and location: Art at 604-462-9813, or Don at 604-329-9760.

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Sept. 26 Fill the Boot • Pitt Meadows firefighters will be at Meadowtown Centre, beginning at 10 a.m. to collect donations for Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s Fill the Boot campaign.

Frolicking in the meadow:

Mama bear and her cubs were out enjoying the sunshine on Monday, along Kanaka Creek – not far from Rainbow Bridge. Thanks to local environmentalist Ross Davies for sharing this photograph.

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Tough (but tasty) task: Bernice Gehring, chef Karen Carrouthers, and Fred Armstrong served as judges for the Haney Farmers Market Apple Pie Challenge last Saturday. Armstrong and Gehring took home top honours at last years’ competition, earning themselves a spot at the judges’ table alongside Carrouthers. Meanwhile, Sandra Ramsay (inset), a farmers market director, divvied up the pies. Trudy Halliday was the grand-prize winner, walking away with the title of best traditional, and non-traditional pie.

Sept. 26, 27 Culture Days • Culture Days is celebrated in Pitt Meadows at City hall on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m., and on Sunday at The ACT from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sept. 27 Block party • A community block partystyle celebration takes place at Memorial Peace Park, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a donation to the Friends In Need Food Bank. Family activities and entertainent included as well. Rain or shine.

Sept. 27 Rivers Day • Alouette River Management Society hosts Rivers Day at Allco Fish Hatchery, 24959 Alouette Rd. and Kanaka Creek Education and Environmental Protection Society host Rivers Day at Kanaka Creek Regional Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Plus, there’s an evening of music at the Port Haney Wharf from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Join us in the province-wide earthquake drill on Oct 15!

On October 15, officially “ShakeOut BC Day,” millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover and Hold On at 10:16am during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills!

British Columbians can join by registering for the 2015 Great British Columbia ShakeOut. Earthquakes are common to our region, and a big one could strike without much warning. Participating in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes – wherever you live, work, or travel.

Visit shakeout.bc.ca for details and to register to be counted!

Special Council Meeting Oct 13, 6pm Council in Committee Oct 13, 7pm Regular Council Oct 6, 7pm Oct 20, 7pm Finance Budget Workshop Oct 27, 6pm

Check the Council Meeting Calendar online at pittmeadows.bc.ca > City Hall > Council Agendas and Minutes, and click on the link in the top right corner.

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Katzie Culture Day.

Look Listen, and Be Seen.

Business Planning & Budgeting for 2016.

ICBC, RCMP, the Pitt Meadows Fire & Rescue Service and the City of Pitt Meadows are partnering on this safety awareness campaign!

Look for us at various places in town throughout October.

Throughout the fall, the City prepares business plans for the following year. The plans identify the key activities to be undertaken by each department and the resources (budget) required to deliver programs and services in support of Council’s goals and objectives. Business plans are approved by Council and are reviewed and revised annually. There are opportunities for the public to be involved at public business plan and budget presentations.

As part of the national Culture Days initiative, the Katzie First Nation will be sharing their culture through activities, entertainment and food at City Hall on Saturday, Sept 26 from 2pm4pm. Join in and play Slahal, “the bone game”, learn basketweaving and weave your own cedar bracelet and watch the entertainment.

A naming ceremony will be held at 2pm as City Hall meeting rooms officially receive their Katzie names. Culture Days events will be held across the country, including in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, over the weekend of Sept 2527. For local cultural events taking place, visit culturedays.ca.

We will be offering information and resources reminding pedestrians to “look, listen, and be seen” when out around traffic.

Never Flush Wipes.

Many wipes say they can be flushed, but your toilet might disagree.The fact is, toilets and our sewer system aren’t meant to handle wipes, just the basics – human waste and toilet paper.

Unlike toilet paper, wipes don’t easily break down when flushed, even the ones labelled “flushable”. As they travel through the sewer system, wipes can clog sewer lines, pumps and even your own pipes. This can cause backed up pipes, flooded basements and sewage spills into our environment. No one needs to see that! Visit neverflushwipes.ca to find out more!

Council This Month Union of BC Municipalities Conference.

Members of Pitt Meadows Council attended the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Vancouver September 21-25. The UBCM conference is an opportunity for local governments to take part in municipal workshops, debate resolutions, participate in panel discussion and learn best practices from other municipalities. Mayor Becker and Chief Miller of the Katzie First Nation participated on a panel with the Minister of Aboriginal Relations & Reconciliation John Runstad, and Grand Chief Edward John in a session entitled “Moving Forward with First Nations.”

Go Green Report Illegal Dumping.

Report dumping of trash in Pitt Meadows by calling 604.465.5454. Garbage tossed into public areas costs us all, as the City spends thousands of dollars cleaning up illegal dumping each year. Help keep Pitt Meadows the beautiful, natural place we are so proud of. Download our My Waste app from Google Play or the iTunes Store and use the “Report a Problem” feature to take photos and report illegal dumping to the City straight from your smartphone. pittmeadows.bc.ca facebook.com/pittmeadows

@citypittmeadows 604.465.5454

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Find out more about UBCM at www.ubcm.ca.

Remembrance Day – Nov 11 Join your community to honour those who fought for our country.

The ceremony begins at 10:30am, at the Cenotaph in Spirit Square.Visit pittmeadows.bc.ca.

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With about a month to go until the federal election, the campaign is beginning to take shape as residents in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge will have a chance to meet the federal candidates at four upcoming “all-candidates meetings.”

The first will be hosted by the City of Maple Ridge, at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre on Sept.

27 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

On Oct. 2, four of the five candidates will head to the Whonnock Lake Centre for another debate.

Conservative candidate Mike Murray will not attend, as Murray’s team only committed to two debates, for “scheduling” reasons, said Davis Friesen, Murray’s campaign manager.

Then, on Oct. 5, the Chamber of Commerce Serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is hosting an all-candidates meeting at Meadowridge School, 5 to 7 p.m.

Finally, on Oct. 6, those who haven’t had a chance to meet their candidate can drop by the Maple Ridge Public Library, from 3 to 5 p.m for an informal meet and greet.

named Mike Murray.

Candidates Mikes fear voter confusion Public service is the career given forum path of choice for those COLE WAGNER cole.wagner@mrtimes.com

It has been almost a year since Mike W. Murray was elected as a school board trustee in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Yet, driving through the two cities, it appears as if the campaign is still ongoing.

Blue signs for Conservative candidate Mike Murray line the roadways in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge – leading a number of residents to wonder if they were seeing double.

But it just so happens that “Mike Murray” is a popular name amongst those in the public service.

There are two different Mike Murrays in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and while one is currently the head of the school board, the other is in the running to be the Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge.

While the two have both been longtime residents of the area, Mike W. Murray said the issue of double names hasn’t come up until the campaign this year.

“I don’t remember batting an eye about it,” said Mike W. Murray.

Left: Mike W. Murray, school board trustee, right: Mike Murray, Conservative candidate in upcoming federal election.

The school board trustee was speaking at the annual Terry Fox run on Sunday, when someone in the crowd was surprised to learn he wasn’t the Murray running for the federal job.

Meanwhile, Davis Friesen, manager of the Conservative candidate’s campaign, said there wasn’t any plans to add pictures of Murray to signs around town.

Mike W. Murray emphasized that he was merely trying to clear up any confusion among voters.

“I’ve had to make some tough decisions this year, and I certainly wouldn’t want to cost him some votes,” said Murray.

And though Murray stopped short of endorsing his politics, instead choosing to remain neutral in the federal election race, Mike W. Murray did admit that the Conservative candidate had – at least – an electable name.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC on Tuesday October 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011 the Zoning Bylaw for the City of Pitt Meadows.

City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2697, 2015 The purpose of this text amendment is to remove the regulations that permitted residents to keep backyards hens in the urban area as part of a one year pilot program.

The Bylaw and associated staff report may be viewed at City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, between September 25, 2015 and October 6, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. Please direct inquiries to the Development Services Department at 604-465-2428.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained herein or by making a written submission (or email) by 3:00 pm on Tuesday October 6, 2015 to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services.

All submissions will become part of the public record.

Kelly Kenney Manager of Legislative Services 604-465-2433 kkenney@pittmeadows.bc.ca

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NOTICE OF TAX SALE Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at the Council Chambers, Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows BC on Monday September 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. unless the delinquent taxes plus interest are paid.

ROLL NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION 0049.354 319 12350 Harris Rd Lot 54 Plan BCS2789 District Lot 261 0061.754 104 19677 Meadow Gardens Way Lot 154 Plan BCS2427 District Lot 224 0093.450 11175 Carter Close Lot 51 Plan BCP28584 District Lot 254 & 282 0166.214 14 19252 119 Ave Lot 14 Plan NWS3280 District Lot 283 0216.009 11843 189B Street Lot 9 Block 5N Plan NWP78907 0229.011 11729 Harris Rd Lot 1 Block 5N Plan BCP20980 0811.000 18365 Lougheed Hwy Lot B Block 6N Plan NWP14497 1083.278 19777 Sunset Lane Lot 78 Plan LMP33705 District Lot 223 1362.000 14791 Harris Rd Lot 89 Plan NWP2933 Parcel A Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must pay by cash or certified cheque by 2:00 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay will result in the property being offered for sale again at 3:00 p.m. the same day.

The City of Pitt Meadows makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property.

The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

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HOMELESSNESS

New shelter unveiled tonight RainCity Housing will run the temporary shelter at the former Sleep Shop.

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Working in social services, Sean Spear understands that it takes a lot to change a mind – but that doesn’t mean he’s not willing to try.

Spear is the associate director of RainCity Housing, the service provider selected to run the temporary homeless shelter slated for the old Sleep Shop location in Haney.

The shelter is set to open its doors on Oct. 1, but before the official opening, Spear and RainCity are hosting an open house for locals to ask questions about the shelter or the services provided therein.

Spear is sensitive to the idea that many businesses and residents are already fed up with the visible homeless population in downtown Maple Ridge – but it’s also not a situation that’s particularly new for RainCity, which operates a number of low-barrier shelters in Vancouver.

“We’ve got a lot of experience with this,” said Spear, “We’ve opened shelters that are attached to condos and businesses before.”

Lessons learned from those shelters will be carried forward into the way the Maple Ridge shelter is run, said Spear.

“Very early on, we didn’t

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David McFarlawe and Chris Lourenco applied a fresh coat of paint to the walls of the old Sleep Shop location on Lougheed Highway. have 24-hour check in, and we found that more problematic with lineups and whatnot,” Spear explained.

Maple Ridge’s shelter will have a number of amenities, including round-the-clock check in, laundry, food services, and bathrooms.

The associate director stressed that RainCity’s approach is all about collaboration and cooperation – between neighbours, businesses, social workers, and the street-entrenched population themselves.

“It’s about us being highly accessible, responsive, and having a face in the community,” said Spear.

If a business owner requested better lighting in a particular location, for example, Spear said the organization would be more than willing to work with their neighbours.

And while the contract for the six month shelter came quickly for RainCity, which has been busy filling staff positions before Oct. 1, Spear pointed to another area where RainCity was collaborating with existing service providers in the area.

“I’ve got two staff at the camp, connecting at the [Cliff Avenue] camp and meeting the people there. They’ve had some really positive engagement,” said Spear.

“We’ve also been connecting with the outreach workers and relying on the relationships that they’ve built,” he added.

Once RainCity’s shelter opens its doors, it will allow the City of Maple Ridge to obtain an injunction to break up the existing camp on Cliff Avenue.

The open house is slated for Thursday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 22239 Lougheed Hwy.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2015 7:00PM Hammond Community Center: 20601 Westfield Ave, Maple Ridge10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows

The meeting will begin promptly at 7pm. On-Line Registration for the 2016 Season will open at the end of the AGM.

“Please come out and celebrate the close to an outstanding 2015 season and see what’s in store for the 2016 season. Volunteers are the corner stone of our association. We cannot be great without your assistance. Please come out and find out how you can help make the 2016 Season the best year ever.

A warm tanks in advance for your attendance and investment in the future of our kids and of sport in our community.”

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aby Wichmann and Ingo Hilgefort care deeply about critters – wild mammals in particular.

The Maple Ridge couple are dedicated volunteers with the Critter Care Wildlife Society, having lent their helping hands to the South Langley-based society for the past decade.

In Wichmann’s case, her volunteer duties have varied through the years, from feeding raccoons or beavers to cleaning cages and sometimes picking up orphaned or injured animals.

When she and Hilgefort arrived from Germany in 2004, Wichmann researched animal-related non-profit-organizations and visited different shelters.

One of the groups she looked into was Critter Care.

“I was able to identify with the cause of Critter Care quickly and saw – and still do see – the great work all the volunteers are doing,” Wichmann said. he couple’s home country has limited space for wildlife, and through Critter Care, they have been able to handle, learn, and get in contact with different species.

“I have an understanding about the hard work [and] the cost situation to rescue, rehabilitate, and release these animals in care,” Wichmann said.

Wichmann said she is a “lot in nature and run nearly on regular basis into black bears, river otters, [and] deer and it is always a joy to see them in the wild. I have respect and also appreciation for any animal, never mind if it is a bobcat or a spider, because every animal has a purpose in our ecosystem.”

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Maple Ridge couple Ingo Hilgefor and Gaby Wichmann (middle, left and right) were flanked by Langley City Councillor Gayle Martin and Don Myrol at Critter Care Wildlife Society’s open house, held July 11 and 12. Hilgefor and Wichmann have volunteered with the South Langleybased society for the past 10 years.

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animals such as skunks or beas part of their volunteer vers, or a bald eagle, and isn’t efforts, Wichmann and sure that a lot of people can Hilgefort are helping say they’ve done the same. organize the society’s “Walk “And if you see in the eye On The Wild Side” fundraiser of these animals that they at South Langley’s Campbell are thankful for the help they Valley Park. The fundraiser need, then all the effort is takes place from 10:30 a.m. to worth it,” she added.

3 p.m. on Oct. 4.

“I’m very intensely involved ore recently, with her marketing background, with organizing the fundraiser and I have been involved Wichmann started with the walk-a-thon since the focusing on fundraisers and beginning when we started events in the Lower Mainland this event with a small group to raise awareness for Critter of volunteers,” Wichmann Care, and this is where she spends most of her time said, adding, “Seven volunteering, years ago, we nowadays. decided to integrate Critter a new event to Care’s goal is help Critter Care make a difWildlife Society to ference in the raise awareness lives of native and funds, so that orphaned and we can continue injured mamthe work for the mals. Every native mammals.” year the numAccess to the ss Pre k n/Blac Matthew Claxto ber of animals walk is from the e th hed on needing help is park’s south A marmot perc ritter Care C a of increasing, so entrance, off 8th shoulder y volunteer every little bit Avenue.

Wildlife Societ ety’s open ci is important, Pledges are so e th g rin du according to the being accepted at house in July. society. Wildlife 10:30 a.m., with rehabilitation is the two- or- four kilometre very expensive. For instance, a walks getting underway at black bear cub can eat its way 11:30 a.m. through $5,000 in food during For information about the 18 months of care. walk-a-thon or to register “It isn’t easy to raise funds online, visit www.critterfor Critter Care, especially carewildlife.org/walkathon. at this time and with all the For walk-a-thon details, conproblems in the economy,” tact Cathy at 604-202-5697 or Wichmann said. “And wildlife via email at crittercarewalk@ in general doesn’t get always gmail.com. the awareness like organiza> More: mrtimes.com, search ‘Critter Care’ tions for domestic animals.”

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Wet weather didn’t prevent hundreds from taking part in the annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday. Terry Fox’s niece Kirsten (above) spoke before the event.

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She never met the man, but Kirsten Fox said she has been “surrounded” by Terry Fox her whole life.

Kirsten is a niece of Terry’s and was one of the hundreds who showed up at Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows on a

rainy Sunday morning to take part in the 35th annual Terry Fox run.

“These are big shoes to fill,” commented Kirsten, who works for the Terry Fox Foundation.

“But I was thinking about the shoes that Terry himself left us to fill. During his run, Terry said that ‘even if I don’t finish, you’ve got to keep going without me,’ and it’s because of everyone here fulfilling those big shoes that it is still going.”

And it was plain to see by the size of the crowd gathered and ready to run, that Terry’s dream is still going strong.

“Terry Fox is a national

hero,” said Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read.

“And everybody out here in the rain are heroes too. For whoever each of you are running for today, I wish you all the very best.”

One Pitt Meadows woman – who was a first time run participant – was running for her uncle.

“My uncle died just last year of colon cancer,” said participant Makala Kalyn.

An estimated total of 300 runners took part in Sunday’s run, and so far, about $14,000 has been raised, said run organizer Ali Wakeling, as total dollars are still being counted.

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Whonnock Roofing’s Clay Gagnon (right) and brother Abraham donated $2200 to Aaron Gelowitz, and presented the cheque to his parents.

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As per Section 227(1) of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice that the following property is being considered for a Permissive Tax Exemption.

ERIC ZIMMER

Whonnock brothers give back Maple Ridge man’s road to recovery is being made just a little bit easier thanks to a donation from a local business.

While vacationing in the Interior, Aaron Gelowitz was in a diving accident, and suffered severe damage to his spine.

Gelowitz is a father to three young children, similar in age to those of Whonnock Roofing’s Clay Gagnon.

Clay’s brother, and business partner Abraham, also has four young children.

The only other connection between the two families, explained Clay, is that he went to school with Aaron’s older sister.

But the accident struck a chord.

“When we heard about this tragedy, it hit the heart strings and we wanted to help out,” Clay said.

“My brother and I have been very blessed with a great community of people in Maple Ridge, and we thought that this was a great way to help out a young family during this difficult time.”

So Clay and Abraham recently presented a cheque for $2,200 to Aaron’s parents, courtesy of Whonnock Roofing.

“I would also like to call upon other businesses to help out if they can, since Aaron is a firefighter and puts his life on the line for a living,” he said.

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food trucks, an artisan market, live music, family entertainment and a beer garden.

It’s $2 at the gate, and kids 13 and younger get in free.

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carecrows are taking over Downtown Maple Ridge, and they’re hungry for food bank donations.

From Oct. 1 to Nov. 2, the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association is organizing a promotion benefiting local businesses, and the Friends in Need Food Bank.

Cute, funny, thrifty scarecrows will pop up around the downtown shopping district, as local business owners show off their creative side.

Participating businesses will decorate a scarecrow, and place a horn-of-plenty food collection bin in their business.

Customers will be asked to vote for their favourite scarecrow by donating an item to the food bank (placed in the horn-of-plenty collection bin) and cast a ballot.

Number of Authority for Years Consideration for Exemption of Peemissive Exemption

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NOTICE OF PROCESSING AN APPLICATION

TAKE NOTICE THAT

TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT No. 2014-001

A Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC on Tuesday October 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011, the Zoning Bylaw for the City of Pitt Meadows: City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2701, 2015 The purpose of this amendment is to rezone the property located at 18962 119th Avenue, legally described as: Lot 17 Except: Part Subdivided by Plan 78872; Section 1 Block 5 North Range 1 East New Westminster District Plan 17461

Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, Section 921 as amended: The Council of the City of Pitt Meadows is considering passing a resolution to allow Temporary Commercial Use Permit 2014-001 as follows: Applicant:

Hank Bitter – Hank’s Trucking

Use:

The proposed Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 2014-001 would, under conditions specified in the permit, allow: The operation of a soil screening and mixing business for two years.

From Large Lot Residential (RS) Zone to Small Lot Residential (R-2) Zone (shown bolded and shaded) in order to permit the subdivision of the property into three single family lots.

The lands subject to the proposed temporary use are identified as Site A and Site B and are shown hatched on the map below.

The relative location of the land to be affected by the proposed bylaw is indicated on the sketch plan below:

Civic Address:

17607 Ford Road Detour & 17890 Ford Road

Legal:

Lot 9 Section 4 Block 5 North Range 1 East Plan 37014 West half of the north east quarter Section Block 5 North Range 1 East New Westminster District A copy of proposed Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 2014-001 and the associated staff report may be viewed at the City Hall between September 18, 2015 & September 29, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays, or on the City’s website at www.pittmeadows.bc.ca.

For questions regarding this application, please phone Development Services at 604-465-2428.

The application and associated reports may be viewed at the City Hall between September 25, 2015 and October 6, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. Please direct inquiries to the Development Services Department at 604-465-2428.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained herein or by making a written submission (or email) by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 6, 2015 to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to make a written submission (or email) by 3:00 pm on Tuesday September 29, 2015 to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services. All submissions will become part of the public record.

All submissions will become part of the public record.

Dated the 18th day of September 2015

Kelly Kenney, Manager of Legislative Services 604-465-2433 kkenney@pittmeadows.bc.ca

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Pitt golfer wins The PGA of British Columbia announced the regional recipients and provincial finalists in ten categories for the 2015 PGA of BC Awards.

This year, Neil Roberts, head professional at the Pitt Meadows Golf Club, is one of four recipients in the Golf Professional of the Year category.

Each category features one nominee from each region, including: Vancouver Island, the Interior, and Kootenays, and Northern BC. Today, Sept.

24, all members will receive a link to vote for their preferred candidate. Voting will remain open until Thursday, Oct. 1 at 12 p.m.

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Flames getting burned by opposition Flames bench boss Jamie Fiset remains positive.

Ridge Meadows Flames forward Bradley Crompton pleaded his case to the referee following a scramble in front of the Richmond Sockeyes’ goal in Pacific Junior Hockey League action at Planet Ice last Friday.

Crompton scored the Flames’ lone goal, his first of the season, in an 8-1 loss to the Sockeyes.

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Opposing players have been padding their stats at the expense of the Ridge Meadows Flames, of late.

Since opening their Pacific Junior Hockey League season with a 5-4 overtime win over the Delta Ice Hawks on Sept.

11, it’s been a downhill slide for the Flames, who now find themselves on a three game losing skid.

It’s how they’ve lost their past three games that is most troubling for the junior B Flames and their supporters.

A 10-2 beating from the Port Moody Panthers, followed by a 5-2 setback to the Aldergrove Kodiaks and, most recently, an 8-1 shellacking on home ice at the hands of the Richmond Sockeyes equates into the Flames surrendering a staggering 27 goals against in their first four games.

Having given up the most goals in the entire PJHL thus far is a dubious distinction to be sure and it’s a situation Ridge Meadows head coach and general manager Jamie Fiset hopes to rectify in a hurry, starting this Friday, Sept. 25, when the Flames host the Langley Knights at Planet Ice. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

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The relatively good news for the Flames is, the Knights are off to a slow start with a 1-2-0-1 mark heading into Friday.

And while the Knights might possibly be the remedy the Flames need, Fiset is focusing on his own team and knows it’s still early in the season, and this isn’t the time to panic, just yet.

“It’s simple: we’re not keeping pucks out of our net,” Fiset said, of the Flames defensive struggles.

“In our own zone, we’re not getting pucks out.”

Even with the recent adversity, Fiset said his players’ morale is good, and on a personal level, he’s keeping an even keel.

“Teams go through these stages, where they have ups and downs,” Fiset said, adding, “We knew it was going to be rough to start because there was so much uncertainty going into the season, with guys still [trying out] with junior A teams. Some guys were just arriving as the season was starting. We have to be patient with the process.”

The important thing is, Fiset noted, is not to dwell on the past. “One thing we learned from last year is that it’s a long season, and we have to focus on what we’re doing next, and not what just happened.”

Richmond Sockeyes 8, Flames 1 Last Friday at Planet Ice, the Flames were competitive to start, trailing 1-0 after the first period.

The Sockeyes took over in the middle frame, outscoring the Flames 4-1 to carry a four-goal lead into

the third period.

Richmond tacked on three more goals in the third to cap the scoring.

Bradley Crompton scored the Flames’ lone goal.

Alexander McLeod led the Sockeyes offence, scoring a hat trick and adding one assist for a four-point night.

ICE CHIPS: Following Friday’s home game versus Langley, the Flames are right back to work on Saturday, Sept. 26, visiting North Vancouver’s Harry Jerome Rec Centre to face the Wolf Pack.

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A young team of sprint CanoeKayak Canada athletes is in Bydgoszcz, Poland, for the Olympic Hopes regatta taking place Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27. Among them is Ridge Meadows Canoe and Kayak athlete Mathew Koehler. More than 20 countries from four continents will compete.

The Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association is currently accepting referee applications for the upcoming hockey season. Referee clinics are being held in October, and there is still time and room for those who may be interested in refereeing to register.

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Samuel Robertson Technical’s Titans football team hits the road and heads to Abbotsford today, as the junior varsity exhibition season continues. The Titans kick off the regular season at home on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Game time is set for 3:45 p.m.

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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joan (Julien) Hamilton at the age of 90. Joan fought a brave battle against lung cancer. She was born in Vancouver to Alfred and Mae Julien and was preceded in death by her husband Ian Hamilton and Sisters Abbie Pepin and Ida Ryan as well as Brother Alfred (Butch) Julien. Surviving still is her sister Hazel Lassmann and sister in law Joan Julien, her only daughter Linda Cairns, Grandsons Aaron Kinsman, Kevin Kinsman and wife Wendy, grandson Matt Cairns as well as three great grandchildren Olivia, Nathan, and Nicholas plus several nieces and nephews.

Joan talked often about her past including her years in the Royal Purple in Squamish she was very proud of the Drill team in which she was the drill leader and bragged about their dominance as one of the best drill teams. She also enjoyed meeting every day for coffee at Mountain Burger CafĂŠ with a group of friends to chat about events. When she moved to Maple Ridge in 2000 she missed her little coffee circle of friends.

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www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

Come meet your local Wellness Practitioners and Artisans!

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Enjoy a session in: â&#x20AC;˘ ReďŹ&#x201A;exology â&#x20AC;˘ Life Coaching â&#x20AC;˘ Bowen Therapy â&#x20AC;˘ Angel Therapy â&#x20AC;˘ Mediumship â&#x20AC;˘ A Card Reading

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Enjoy the displays of Spiritual Jewelry & Healing Crystals.

Admission $2.00 Enjoy a mini - session or FREE workshops Running all Day!

Joanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s humour was razor sharp and always enjoyed shocking us and creating a good laugh, she will be greatly missed by all her knew her.

RAMADA INN 19267 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows, B.C.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Canadian Lung Association or The Cancer Research Society.

To write a condolence for the family please visit www.squamishfuneralchapel.com.

Call now to make an appointment, spaces are limited!

604-479-4758 www.bluebelldaycare.com

Sunday, September 27th 2015 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Her main love was of her family in which she worked tirelessly as a caregiver to her immediate family as well as her extended family, always interested in how they were doing.

A big thank you to Dr. Danny Wong, as well as Fraser Health Home Support workers and Community Health Nurses, for their support and loving care of Joan the last few years.

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8:30 am - 11:00 am Sunday

ADVERTISE YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP - Call Alyssa 604.994.1046 or e-mail: alyssa.vonwittgenstein@blackpress.ca

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CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

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Haney Sewing and Sound Attn: Don Sheppard 22381 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X3J4

Daycare Assistant

To Apply Please Contact Anjie: 778-232-1860

HELP WANTED

P/T sales associate required for a well known appliance retailer.

Previous sales/customer service exp. would be an asset. Strong team player needed to add to our experienced sales team. Will train suitable candidate.

Send resume or Bring to:

CHILDCARE

Maple Ridge Day Care Centre is now requires a part time Daycare Assistant. The Assistant will be responsible for providing safe, nurturing care & education to young children. Must have 20hrs. of childcare workshops & an up to date children’s First Aid. $12 $15 Hr. Based on experience.

130

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Sales Associate

MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position. Fax 250-5861634 or email resume to: kjjr27@hotmail.com

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

Looking for P/T Pizza Delivery Drivers and Cooks. Experience is desired.

Competitive wages offered.

Please Apply In Person With Resume: #103 24155 102nd.

Or E-mail:albionpizzeria @live.com

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

Serve tables, take phone orders and help in our award winning kitchen. Exp. in food service & hospitality a bonus, but willing to train. Preference given to applicants 19+ years.

Please apply in person to:

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

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

Jim’s Pizza

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

11952 224th St, Maple Ridge

156

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com

SERVER / COOK

Delivery Drivers Cooks

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

SALES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Experience in moulding, millwork, doors and interior finishing detail required. Full-time Mon to-Fri. We offer Competitive wages & health benefits after 3 months.

Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

NEW STORE OPENING IN PITT MEADOWS NOW HIRING

Fight Back.

Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

Grocery Clerks, Cashiers & All Departments Apply Today! www.saveonfoodsjobs.com Vantage Way

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

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

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

109-7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6

Excellent remuneration. Experience an asset, but not a requirement. Reliable transportation is a prerequisite.

Interested applicants should email their resume to Derrill Imrie at: binderyjobs@vantageway.ca Competition closes: October 16, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Champ Services • Gutter Cleaning • Roof Blowing • Moss Control

GL Roofing & Repairs New roof, clean gutters $80.

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

356

30 Years experience

For Prompt Service call Simon 604-230-0627

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Arruda Renovations Plus Home Improvements & Repairs

• Hardwood • Laminate • Painting • Drywall • Tilling • Baseboard • Crown molding • Small renos • Fences • Decks • And More!

778-903-0942

Dan T’s Painting & Home Improvements.

Call today. Free est. 604-518-4683

FERREIR HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Your Renovation Contractor All Interior & Exterior Additions & Renovations • Licensed • Insured • FREE Estimates

“Satisfaction Guaranteed” NORM 604-841-1855

320

MOVING & STORAGE

✓ 372

Vantage Way 7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6

Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location.

AFFORDABLE MOVERS www.affordablemoversbc.com

From $45/Hr.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1-3 Men

Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

260

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN

$29 Service call. Lic #89402 Fast same day service.

Insured. Guar’d.

We love small jobs.

604-568-1899

604-537-4140

MIRACLE MOVING

Licensed - Bonded -Fully Equip

STARTS from $45/hr.

Res/Com. 1,2,3 Men 10+ years experience Seniors Discount

604-720-2009

www.miraclemovings.ca

PETS

• All Bobcat/Mini-X Service • Small Hauls - Pickup & Delivery Lawn Removal & Chafer Beetle Solutions!

• Concrete & Asphalt

275

ALL SMALL BREED PUPS Local, Non-Shedding Vet Checked. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REPAIRS & STAINING INSTALLATION FREE ESTIMATES

548

604-376-7224

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

The link to your community

PETS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

RYAN: 604-329-7792

www.centuryhardwood.com

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

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ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATING LTD

Century Hardwood Floors

We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SUNDECKS

604-999-6020

Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week.

Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr.

Competition closes: October 7, 2015

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

$30/hr. per Person • 24/7

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal

Bindery Workers Black Press has opportunities for Bindery Workers at our Delta location to assist with the mechanical insertion of advertising flyers into our Lower Mainland newspapers. Applicants must be available to work a variety of scheduled evening and night shifts. Additionally, successful applicants will need to be available on a call-in basis.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

FURNITURE Maple Ridge For Sale

Payless Pro Painting FALL EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS Free estimates. Licensed.

Pressure Washing. Insured.

Serving Tri City for 35 Years.

Call 24/7 Scott: 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com

Like new living room furniture!

Love seat, coffee table, 2 recliners, 2 end tables, lrg. ent. center.

By Appointment ONLY

604-479-0419

560

MISC. FOR SALE

PRESSURE WASHER - new; 5 HP Shop Vac - new; GE Dishwasher new; Weight Reducing Machine; King size Waterbed Frame with drawers & heater. All open to offers.

Moving/Must Sell. (604)467-0799

MAPLE RIDGE & PITT MEADOWS TIMES REAL ESTATE

Thursday, September 24, 2015 A27

RENTALS

RENTALS

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RENTALS

454 g-580 g

MORTGAGES

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BURQUITLAM APTS

Mobile Mortgage Specialist

Renee Dubois â&#x20AC;˘ TD Canada Trust Call: 778-686-5107 E-mail: renee.dubois@td.com JOBS: Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins.

Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

AMBER ROCHESTER 545 Rochester Avenue, Coquitlam

Close To Lougheed Mall, Transportation, & SFU, Colleges.

Near Coq./Bby. Border.

Linda 604-813-8789

AMBER (W)

401 Westview Street, Coquitlam Large Units.

Near Lougheed Mall, All Transportation, SFU & Colleges.

Near Coq./Bby. Border.

604-727-5178 ARBOUR GREENE

552 Dansey Avenue, Coquitlam Extra Large 2 Bedroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Close To Lougheed Mall, All Transit,SFU & Colleges.

Near Coq./Bby. Border.

OfďŹ ce: 604-939-4903 Cell: 778-229-1358 NEW WESTMINSITER, 2 bdrm Apt., $980 incl ht/cbl.

Nr college/mall. N/P. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Available now.

778-980-4178

561 Cottonwood Avenue, Coquitlam Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Includes heat, hot water, underground parking, near bus stop, school, SFU, Lougheed Mall. No pets.

604-773-6467

CALYPSO COURT

1030 - 5th Avenue, New Westminster Near Transit & Skytrain, Douglas College & More.

Well Maintained Building.

Call for info/viewing

604-813-8789

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

555 Cottonwood Avenue, Coquitlam Large Units. Some With 2nd Bathrooms or Den. On Bus Routes, Close To SFU & Lougheed Mall.

604-936-1225 GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Avenue, New Westminster

Suites Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit.

Pets negotiable. Ref req.

604-715-7764

Bayside Property Services

LOOKING FOR WORK?

Check out bcclassified.com Help Wanted - Class 130

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APARTMENT/CONDO

JUNIPER COURT

415 Westview Street, Coquitlam Close to Lougheed Mall, All Transit Connections, Skytrain & Schools; SFU, BCIT, Colleges.

604-939-8905 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coquitlam

GREAT LOCATION; Close To Lougheed Mall, All Transportation, SFU, BCIT, Colleges & More.

OfďŹ ce: 604-937-7343 Cell: 778-863-9980

Park Terrace 2 Bdrm.

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

750

SUITES, LOWER

Maple Ridge 2 bdrm. suite. $850/mo. incls. w/d, basic cab./wiďŹ .

Pri. entry. Close to schools, trans.

N/S/P. Avail. Oct 1st. 604-835-5012

752

TOWNHOUSES

Pitt Meadows 19250-119 Ave. Townhouses; 3 BR $1235, share $3500 & 2 BR $1130 shares $2500. Small pet ok.

604-465-1938

ROC

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

3 BR $1235/mo $3500 Share purchase.

Available Sept 1st. â&#x20AC;˘Fenced back yard Near bus & school. No subsidy.

Pets OK. Email for INCENTIVE: grotaru@baywest.ca

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th Street, New Westminster Suites Available.

All suites have balconies, Underground parking available.

Refs. req. Small pet OK.

604-715-7764

Bayside Property Services

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FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

$ 98

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Four Cheese Pizza

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CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE house to share, all utils incl. Near amens & WCE. $500/mo. 778-689-8424

Large Units. Close To Golden Ears Bridge, Shopping & More.

GREAT RIVER VIEW!

OfďŹ ce: 604-463-0857 Cell: 604-375-1768

604-465-1938

604-525-2122

Bayside Property Services

www.cycloneholdings.ca

22588 Royal Crescent Avenue, Maple Ridge

3 for

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool.

1 BR 7 2 BR Available. Rent includes heat & hot water.

Remodeled building and Common Area. Gated underground parking available.

References required.

604-530-0030 ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

Individual sale MAX 4.49 Reg. price 4.99

102-120 Agens Street, New Westminster

Also Available:

â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelor â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bdrm. â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bdrm.

In beautiful Langley City.

Includes Heat, Hot Water, Parking. On-Site Manager.

APARTMENT/CONDO

SKYLINE TOWERS

In beautiful Langley City.

HARRIS ROAD HOUSING CO-OP Pitt Meadows

706

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Prices of products that feature the MAX special logo are exclusive to registered M&M MAX customers.

Simply present your MAX card, or sign up for a FREE MAX membership in-store or online, to take advantage of these MAX discounts.

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UTILITY TRAILERS

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From Home Depot. $500 OBO. Call: 604-465-4441

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