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Residents skeptical about shelter City facility opens downtown Thursday

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

While residents were riled about the temporary shelter opening next week in the downtown, RainCity Housing operations manager George Simpson was taking a laid-back approach.

He’d been through the scenario before when people who live or do business in an area learn that a shelter is about to become their neighbour.

Simpson was in the former Sleep Shop building on Lougheed Highway before the open house on Thursday.

Next month the shelter will open its doors to 40 homeless people, allowing the city to clear out the homeless camp on Cliff Avenue.

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On the river Fall is in the air as the morning mist on the Fraser River lights up the Golden Ears Bridge on Thursday. Clear skies are expected for the weekend, with a high of 22 C.

Candidates engaged at city event Health care issues at the forefront

have vaccines before they’re allowed to go to school?

None of the five candidates seeking election in the Pitt MeadowsMaple Ridge riding on Oct. 19 said they would.

Vaccinating broke out into controversy recently when a measles outbreak hit Chilliwack, where a religious community opposes the practice.

Conservative Mike Murray said parents should be educated about the value of vaccines, “But mandatory – no.”

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

The questions were pointed and the voice levels raised Sunday in the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre as five candidates made their case to win the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge seat in Ottawa.

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That’s a provincial issue, said NDP candidate Bob D’Eith.

“We don’t know – maybe because our scientists have been muzzled,” Liberal Dan Ruimy said. “We need to know what is the truth.”

The issue is for parents to decide, said Green party candidate Peter Tam. The Canadian Medical Association, in August, called for parents to provide vaccination records in order to register a child in school.

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The three-hour affair called Engage 2015, was sponsored by the City of Maple Ridge in order to improve connections between federal and local politicians.

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Finding homes for the homeless B.C. Housing has found accommodations for 45 people from the Cliff Avenue camp

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

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he Cliff Avenue homeless camp is dwindling largely thanks to thousands of dollars flowing in from B.C. Housing, allowing people to have a roof over their heads.

So far, 45 people (28 men, 17 women) have been given rental supplements, payments from B.C. Housing.

Those go to landlords to top up monthly rents, allowing people to get off the street.

Another 15 supplements are available so that those still remaining in the camp have a place to live.

“It’s huge,” parks and recreation services general manager Kelly Swift said.

“I know, for a fact, that 30 people have been housed off Cliff Avenue.”

As October begins, the temporary shelter in the old Sleep Shop will open,although a definite day hasn’t been set.

With the shelter open, the city can begin clearing the Cliff Avenue camp. The hope is most will leave voluntarily.

If not, the city will go to court to get an injunction, allowing it to order the street be vacated.

“We really hope we don’t have to do that, but we’re absolutely prepared to do that if we don’t get voluntary decampment,” said Mayor Nicole Read.

She added it remains to be seen if those people who’ve found housing remain there.

“We’ll see. We’re doing a lot of work to make sure they stay housed. It’s really important to keep them in that space,” Read said. “We’ve housed a lot of the traditionally homeless people who’ve been on the streets a long time.”

With the camp dispersed, there will be nothing left to attract more people.

“Once that camp is gone, there is no place to hang out there because our bylaw will be what to it was in the past, which is clearing Cliff Avenue and clearing any spots where encampments start to crop up – because we’ve provided that shelter option,” Swift said.

“Everybody in the camp spoke to them. Some people there are waiting for that shelter to open. They’re ready to go.”

Still, while homes have been found for some and they’ve left the camp, others have moved into replace them.

But that process has slowed somewhat.

Swift said most people from the camp who have been housed are still living in Maple Ridge.

She added that the rental supplements reflect the province’s support of the Housing First model adopted by the federal government, in which people are first provided homes, then given support to deal with drug or mental health issues.

Mental health services, Fraser Health, Alouette Addictions Services are all adapting so they can support people as the move into housing.

“It’s really spurred by that federal model of Housing First,” Swift said.

“It won’t work if you just put somebody into a house.

Everybody knows that.”

As far as Swift knows, no one who’s been provided a rental supplement and a place to live has returned to the camp.

“I know that, overall, it’s been very successful.”

Swift said there are now about 25 tents on Cliff Avenue, down from an average of about 35.

The city is also working on its housing action plan to try to come up with concrete steps to encourage more housing.

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The homeless camp on Cliff Avenue, off the Haney Bypass, is to be disbanded after the city’s temporary shelter opens in the former Sleep Shop building on Lougheed Highway.

ments weren’t really dealing with the same thing,” Swift said.

With the temporary shelter soon to open, Maple Ridge now can talk to B.C. Housing about a more lasting solution.

But it’s not certain if that means another permanent

shelter. Council in August asked that B.C. Housing stop funding the Salvation Army’s 25-bed emergency shelter, which costs a $1 million a year to run.

It hasn’t yet had a response.

“There hasn’t been a definite decision to proceed with

a new shelter,” Swift pointed out.

“We need to have a conversation with B.C. Housing about the needs of Maple Ridge going forward,” Read added.

While the temporary shelter has only 40 beds, and there are more than that living at the camp, some people there have other options for housing and may return from where they came.

There’s been lots of pressure and questions from the public, Swift said.

But she’s optimistic the camp will be gone.

For those who don’t want to go to shelter, “they’ll move on. They won’t be allowed to stay on Cliff Avenue,” Swift said.

“It’s been a big focus for us.

We have worked very hard to plan it as well as we can and to take the right steps to get to a solution.”

Joanne Pinkney owns Maple Ridge Pool and Spa Centre on Cliff Avenue beside the camp and can’t wait for it to go.

She believes the city will keep its word and that in a

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few weeks, she and the other residents along Cliff Avenue will have their street back.

But she’s worried about the effect the temporary shelter will have on nearby businesses.

“I think it’s going to be difficult for them to control.

I know the businesses over there – they’re going to suffer.”

Coun. Bob Masse, whose chiropractic business is beside the temporary shelter, is also more optimistic than before.

Finding people homes “is one important piece, but it’s not the whole [thing,” he said.

“The 30 people who have been placed so far have demonstrated they have the capacity to take people out and find them housing.”

But housing or homelessness is a complex issue and he’s not willing to say the issue has been resolved.

For one thing, he asked, how does Maple Ridge deal with the issue in the context of the entire region and how does it stop the influx of people from outside Maple Ridge?

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A homeless woman who was trapped in a clothing donation bin at Pitt Meadows mall on the weekend has died.

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Sunday, staff at the nearby Real Canadian Superstore at the Meadowtown Shopping Centre noticed the woman and called 9-1-1.

According to a witness, bystanders were trying to hold the woman’s legs up, as her head was caught inside the bin, and she was unresponsive.

Pitt Meadows firefighters used the hydraulic “jaws of life” to cut the bin open. Paramedics immediately began CPR, and she was rushed to Royal Columbian Hospital.

The B.C. Coroner’s Office is now investigating.

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Pitt Meadows firefighters had to pry her out with ‘jaws of life.’

RCMP say the woman was apparently trying to get items out of the bin when she got stuck.

It’s not clear how long she was trapped before someone called 9-1-1.

The bin is owned by Burnaby-based Green Inspiration B.C., and administrative manager Pavel Lalev said the company is working on design changes that would prevent people

entering the bins.

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“In both cases, a weapon was produced and the suspect threatened to harm the clerk.”

Suspects in both robberies are Caucasian, in their late 20s, with blond hair. In both incidents the suspect wore a black baseball cap, black jeans, and a brown shirt.

RCMP search for missing man Ridge Meadows RCMP are asking for help in locating 26-yearold David Urquhart.

According to police, he’s been missing since Aug. 31, but new information that’s surfaced since then has caused the police to go public with their appeal for information.

Urquhart is Caucasian, 5’10” (178 cm) tall and 161 pounds (73 kg). He has short dark hair and is clean shaven.

He’s also known to frequent Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission, as well as the Okanagan and Cariboo in the Interior.

Police are also asking him to contact his family so they know he’s safe.

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‘View of Canada good’ However, the start was delayed several minutes after an elderly woman fell and lay on the floor for several minutes. While firefighters helped out, it took more than hour for an ambulance to arrive.

Murray countered D’Eith’s charge that the federal government is cutting health-care funding to provinces.

D’Eith said the NDP’s plan to spend $300 million to open 200 health clinics across Canada requires provincial cooperation.

“We don’t want to cut the Canada Health Transfer and we haven’t cut it,” said Murray.

However, the rate of growth will slow after 2016/2017 from six per cent to at least three per cent.

On the other hand, the government of Stephen Harper is not talking with the provinces and completing the health accord, said D’Eith.

Another questioner asked about the Conservatives’ Bill C-51 act, recently passed, which gives CSIS agents the power to intervene to stop a terrorist act.

“Yes, I do support the

anti-terrorism act,” said Murray. “I think we should have a measured response.”

Critics say the bill expands the definition of security, broadens police powers, makes it too easy to share information and criminalizes free speech.

Ruimy said his party would change parts of the bill passed.

For D’Eith, Bill C-51 is the worst surveillance legislation in the western world.

“I think it’s more about domestic opposition, than it is about terrorists.”

Murray also said the accusation of the government muzzling scientists “is a tired, old narrative, really.”

The government will continue to rely on evidence-based decision making, he added.

“I thought it went out with [Joseph] Stalin in 1953,” replied independent candidate Steve Ranta.

“Instead of sending them [scientists] to the Siberia, you just tell them you can’t talk at international conferences, you can’t publish papers, you can’t share in the public communi-

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But Canada has slipped to 68th in the world in contributing peacekeeping troops, said Ranta.

“Now we’re seen as the big bully’s little buddy and we can’t even get elected to the [UN] security council.”

Ruimy said he thought Canada’s reputation has changed.

“We were considered peace keepers. You could go anywhere you want with a Canadian flag on your shoulder and you wouldn’t have any problems.

“But sending six jet planes over to bomb

farm trucks. We need to be involved, but we need to know who we’re bombing. We’re bombing families. We need to educate people, we need to empower people on that side to take care of their own country.

That’s how you make changes.”

D’Eith agreed that Canada’s reputation has

changed. The foreign aid budget is less than most and is weakening its climate targets.

Meanwhile, red tape is limiting the number of Syrian refugees into Canada, he said.

Canada, under the NDP, would take 10,000 refugees and have no limit on sponsored refugees, D’Eith added.

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Federal scientists now need communications or senior government approval, often a lengthy procedure, before they can speak directly to the media.

“The reality is if you don’t want to believe in something, fire the scientists,” said D’Eith.

There is a lot of denial in the government about things such as climate change, and that has to stop, he added.

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Someone asked if Canada’s international reputation has changed since 2006.

“I don’t know,” said Murray.

“Obviously, my view of Canada is good.”

The Reputation Institute ranked Canada first this year, he said.

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Just for now The city, with help from a service provider, will run a temporary homeless shelter in downtown Maple Ridge.

For now.

That is what those who attended an open house for the new downtown shelter on Thursday were told.

A number of other service providers will work with RainCity Housing to help those staying at the shelter get the help they need, such as for addictions and mental health issues.

The shelter is to close after six months.

Then what?

RainCity doesn’t just run emergency housing projects. It also runs long-term, supportive and transitional housing projects, as well as one just for homeless women.

Nothing about RainCity is temporary.

And, to be fair, no one is going to rid Maple Ridge of its homeless population in six months.

More ongoing support will be needed.

It just hasn’t been decided what or where, or discussed publicly, yet.

Clearly, those who attended the open house wouldn’t want permanent supportive services for the homeless in the downtown area. They are concerned about shopping carts, needles and condoms, and rightly so. The downtown isn’t what it used to be and those who reside there deserve a chance to see it cleaned up, for peace of mind and for businesses to have a chance to thrive.

In Coquitlam, RainCity will be the operator of a permanent shelter with 90 beds for the homeless. It is to open in December and offer meals, counseling, life skills development, and connections to community health and wellness services. It is located on a desolate road, beside the train tracks, on what was a treed area owned by the city. It’s not far from area businesses, but it is not in their collective face.

Again, there are no plans for such a housing project in Maple Ridge, that we know of.

But something more will be needed here once the temporary shelter closes.

Local residents might want to be consulted about that.

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Inner children take over city hall W e’re seeing the effects of our postliterate, feelings-based education system and media on the federal election. Candidate bozo eruptions are becoming more frequent.

Most recently a Liberal candidate on B.C. Views Vancouver Island admitted she has long Tom Fletcher believed that hijacked jetliners could not have destroyed the World Trade Centre on 9-11, that it was all “a lie.” That was “my truth,” she said, in the lingo of the feelings-first, inner-child crowd.

Now she’s “moved on” to a slightly different fact-free conclusion, that we’ll just never know how those 3,000 people were murdered. And she wants to go to Ottawa and help run this country.

Feelings-based beliefs were on display again at last week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver, where bozo eruptions by local politicians come in bunches.

This year’s main outbreak was an emotional demand that the B.C. government enact a provincial bill of rights. This magic municipal Magna Carta “recognizes the right of every resident to live in a healthy environment, including the right to clean air, clean water and vibrant ecosystems.”

Alert taxpayers may wonder, how many lawyers would it take to define “vibrant”?

More on that in a moment.

Local councils across B.C. and around the country have been pitched this scheme by the David Suzuki Foundation, which calls it the Blue Dot campaign. In short, it’s part of the bigger plan to save the planet by crushing capitalism, currently being pushed by the Pope, the UN and others.

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps was one of the most passionate backers. She quoted the plea presented to her council by an 11-year-old recruited by the Blue Dot team.

There are many such children, terrified by indoctrination about the imminent destruction of Earth and all its cuddly creatures that has bombarded them since they learned to speak. They are found in the wealthiest countries in human history, those enjoying health, comfort and opportunity not imagined by anyone 100 years ago.

In the vast, air-conditioned hall of the Vancouver Convention Centre, there were several attempts at adult supervision.

Coquitlam Coun. Terry O’Neill noted that unlike intrinsic rights articulated in Canada’s charter, freedom of assembly and so forth, this is an attempt to invent new rights that are actually demands for “others to do something for you.”

Indeed, if we’re going to have government by 11-year-olds, we might as well throw in a right to free ice cream.

Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz went off on a rant about how this new “vision” would protect us from things like Volkswagen fiddling its diesel fuel emission results.

The resolution calls for “access to justice

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when environmental rights are infringed,” which sounds like code for some sort of costly new legal aid program to pursue every individual grievance.

Meanwhile in the real world, class action lawsuits are being prepared to gain compensation for lost resale value of millions of cars. This is what happens in fortunate places like Canada that already have access to justice.

“Meanwhile in the real world, class action lawsuits are being prepared to gain compensation for lost resale value of millions of cars.”

O’Neill read off a long list of existing B.C. legislation that protects water, air, wildlife, food, public health and so on.

Helps replied that this bill of rights would “consolidate” all that. One more layer of bureaucracy, that’s the Victoria spirit.

Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb pleaded with rural delegates to reject this “David Suzuki propaganda” that is designed to put more roadblocks in the way of the very resource industries that provide our modern comforts.

Alas, the resolution passed in a show of hands that should have been, but wasn’t, put to a counted vote.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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online comments ‘Savings would disappear’ Don MacLean · Re: Has anyone talked amalgamation? (Letters, Sept. 23).

Yes, Joanne, amalgamation has been discussed. Every year since 1914, when Pitt Meadows split from Maple Ridge over a dispute involving resources, amalgamation is brought up, usually by residents of Maple Ridge.

The discussion always centres around economic savings. Very seldom does the discussion get around to the fact that Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge are two very different communities with different histories and characteristics.

Eighty per cent of Pitt Meadows is protected for farming. The remaining 20 per cent is split between residential and commercial uses. Pitt realizes that a balanced economy is essential to a healthy community and in the past 10 years has increased both the commercial and industrial tax bases, which help to subsidize the residential services in our community.

There may be some economies of scale savings initially, but the residents of Pitt Meadows would still require the same services. So, yes, you could eliminate one council and maybe one or two senior managers that might amount to a million dollars annually.

That being said, one should look to both Toronto and Ottawa, which underwent amalgamations. The initial savings have long since disappeared, as they would here.

Pitt is a small city, proud of its century-old history. Our population will cap out at about 25,000. We know that with a small residential tax base that we cannot afford everything, so we tend to partner with Maple Ridge in areas such as parks and rec and policing .

Also, since Maple Ridge residents pay more for their services (including private garbage collection and local improvement project grants), I would suggest that Pitt Meadows residents would see an immediate tax increase.

Having said all of that, the bottom line for this Pitt Meadows resident is that I am proud of our city as it is.

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Editor, The News: I just recently returned from my trip across Canada and what a magnificent country it is.

But what impressed me more than just its natural beauty is its citizens.

As I was driving, I witnessed many great Canadians out running or riding their bikes across this great country to raise awareness for their different causes.

Like the fellow who was riding his bike with his dog in tow, to raise awareness for homelessness, and the need for affordable housing in Canada.

And the others who were running for their various health causes, such as cancer.

This is what left the greatness impression on me during my trip, these truly great Canadians who are sacrificing their time to help others.

Canada is a caring and compassionate country, and that is what makes us a great country.

It is the love and generosity of its citizens that sets us apart form others.

I love Canada and its caring and compassionate people.

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A cross-country drive left a lasting impression of what Canadians are doing for their country.

More mental health, addiction services Editor, The News: Regarding the homeless crisis in Maple Ridge, I am discouraged by the methods being used to keep folks warm and fed.

The valuable service provided by the Salvation Army is surely not to be criticized.

More provisions must be made for

detox and to feed innocent dependents.

Tent sites will just migrate if more isn’t made available to provide treatment options for mental health and addiction services.

Both the shelter and treatment side of these homelessness problems can be dealt with in a careful way.

The severe mental health and addic-

tion problems are not being addressed and often not even investigated.

Treatment does work some of the time and must be easier to find.

Clearly this situation, at best, is untenable and should be rectified with expediency and compassion.

Susan Burns Maple Ridge

PUBLIC NOTICE Maple Ridge Backyard Burning “Backyard Fire” is an outdoor fire where garden refuse, such as leaves and small branches indigenous to the property, are burned for the purpose of disposal, due to garden clean-up or damage from high winds.

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He needs playtime for exercise as well as more walking. He requires a high-back large litter box that he can easily get into. He is a very sweet boy, loves pets and belly rubs.

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If you do choose to burn, the following guidelines apply: • The urban areas of Maple Ridge are completely closed to any type of burning.

• The rural areas of Maple Ridge may burn dry garden refuse during daylight hours from October 15 to November 15 with a permit if the fire can be located a minimum of 15 metres from structures and property lines.

• Permits may be revoked and fines issued by the Fire Department at any time for non-compliance.

• Permits are $25.00 available from the Maple Ridge Fire Department, Hall #1 (Cash only) or the Municipal Hall, Tax Department.

To determine if you live in the rural area and are eligible for a burning permit, contact the Fire Department during the following business hours.

On September 14, 2015 Council endorsed the recommendation to provide the public with an opportunity to view and comment on the recent revisions to the proposed Tree Management Bylaw No. 7133-2015. All comments received will be provided to Council before Council consideration for bylaw adoption.

Comments will be received until October 5, 2015 and can be sent by email to planning@mapleridge.ca.

The proposed Tree Management Bylaw and staff report is available on the City of Maple Ridge website at mapleridge.ca/152/planning.

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“We know this works. We know there hasn’t been huge community impacts once we’re open,” he said.

RainCity in recent years has opened 16 shelters in the Vancouver area, he points out.

“It’s going to work fine.”

With B.C. Housing paying $550,000 operating costs and the city paying the monthly rent and renovation charges, the shelter is only to open for six months.

But what happens in April, when the weather improves, asked Joanne Pinkney, with Maple Ridge Pool and Spa Centre.

Her business on Cliff Avenue has had tents and campers just steps from her front door for the past six months and she’s worried once spring comes, they’ll be back again.

Still, “It’s a step in the right direction,” Pinkney said.

Lisa Sullivan, who lives in a house along Cliff Avenue, wanted reassurance that the shelter will connect people with services so it doesn’t become another place to party.

“My kids are happy to have their street back,” she added, anticipating the clearing of Cliff Avenue.

Jesse Stretch, who’s been pick-

ing up used needles from parks and playgrounds the last few months and who’s organizing a Community Block Party in Memorial Peace Park this Sunday to celebrate the impending clearout of the camp, agreed that the temporary shelter is a sign of progress, but he doesn’t like the downtown location.

“With the time constraints, it’s something.”

And it gives people on Cliff Avenue respite.

But he said his group, Concerned Citizens Standing up for a Better Community, wants to keep responding to issues before and as they develop.

Simpson said the shelter will give people all the basic needs.

Hot meals will be brought in twice daily from another RainCity shelter in Vancouver. Washrooms and laundry are on site, as well as an lounge and outdoor smoking area.

“You don’t really have to go around the neighbourhood to meet all your needs.”

There’s also a small storage area. If shopping carts become an issue, the shelter will work with the city to find additional storage.

At least two staff will be in the dorm-type shelter at a time and there will be daily litter patrols.

Staff will circulate among residents constantly. People will be allowed to stay in all day, eliminating the lineups that happen when doors open in shelters that have restricted hours.

“For the first month, people are pretty much sleeping a lot,” Simpson said.

It takes awhile for people to get out of survival mode. Then, as relationships build with outreach workers and staff, connections are made, people are found housing and services they need.

“My kids are happy to have their street back.”

Lisa Sullivan, Cliff Avenue resident

Hundreds have been helped that way, added another RainCity employee.

A fence will separate the entrance from Lougheed Highway.

“We want the site to be very private from the street, and vice versa.

“We really try to encourage people to be good neighbours and respect the community they’re in, and typically, they do,” Simpson said.

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There were more kids than ever in summer school in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district in 2015, as an elementary summer program was added.

There could be even more in the future.

The summer learning experience was a highlight of the summer learning report trustees heard at their first school board meeting of the year last Wednesday.

There were 447 elementary students who signed up for summer school programs at four different locations.

Those K-7 students took 40 hours of instruction, three hours per day on weekday mornings, from July 7 to 23.

Teachers were en-

couraged to teach to their passions, with less emphasis on textbooks.

“It was a great experience, and I hope it will be offered again next year,” said trustee Korleen Carreras.

“What are the plans for next year?” asked trustee Lisa Beare.

“How much bigger can we make it?”

Kim Bondi, continuing education principal, said that will depend on the demand from parents, but added that the program is “scale-able.”

He pointed out that the original plan was to do a summer school for 150 elementary students, but the project grew as demand increased.

At the secondary level, there were 650 students who took 775 courses.

Of those, there were 711 successful completions of the course.

The classes were at Thomas Haney secondary, and there were remedial classes for students in Grades 8, 9

and 10, and full course credits for Grades 10, 11 and 12.

There were 350 students taking remedial courses in Grades 8-10, more than in past years.

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The total number of students who registered for a summer learning offering by the district, whether at elementary, secondary or online, was 1,273.

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Don Daunais, electrical safety inspector for the city of Maple Ridge, said just because someone has a licence to grow marijuana doesn’t mean they can grow pot anywhere they like.

Daunais said the fire that recently broke out at grow op on 121B Avenue in Maple Ridge is a good example. The occupants of the house may have had a licence, but that doesn’t mean they can grow it in a residential area.

The city’s bylaw, which was revised in April of 2014, when the federal government changed the growing regulations, prohibits growing marijuana in residential areas. Any grow ops must be on land zoned for agricultural purposes, said Daunais.

It’s up to the recipient of that licence to check out whether they can in fact grow their product where they want to grow it, said Daunais.

Daunais said most people who obtain a licence are under the impression they can grow where they please. He said part of the problem lies at the feet of the federal government for not providing people with all the information.

He said the biggest concern with grow ops like the one on 121B Avenue in Maple Ridge is the quality of the setup. “Here’s a prime example of what happens,� said Daunais. “I go to countless grow ops that have fires in them, and they are all due to shoddy instillations by so-called electrical people that really aren’t.�

He said the building in question had wires coming right out of the face of the electrical panel into an underground run out to the shop. “It’s pretty scary,� he said.

Ridge Meadows RCMP are investigation the fire.

Crime in city Residents grilled Maple Ridge council and RCMP last week about crime in the city.

Karen Leo wanted to know what the neighbours could do to help police shut down drug houses in her area.

Another resident had the same questions.

RCMP Supt. Dave Fleugel urged them to call police any time they have a concern.

That will allow police to continue to make a case against any troublesome premises.

But it takes an “incredible amount� of evidence to get a search warrant, Fleugel explained.

Fleugel pointed out that the Metro Vancouver area is a port city and it’s not realistic to think that drugs will ever be eliminated entirely. But police are focusing on drug crime.

And even when a house is raided and a drug suspect is arrested and charged, police have no say on whether

he stays in jail or comes back to the house.

That’s frustrating for police, he added.

Ron Rogers, who just moved to Maple Ridge, told council he’s fed up with a house near where he lives in the downtown. Vehicles arrive and depart regularly from the house and he says prostitution takes place there. “This house is a problem. What are you going to do about this property?�

But again, to get a search warrant, requires police to prove there’s drugs or stolen property inside. “I’ve always enjoyed living in Maple Ridge until the last year,� added Rick Armstrong.

He’s not in favour of the temporary homeless shelter that’s set op open on Lougheed Highway and 222nd Street in October. “I’m totally against them being all warm and fuzzy in a building [emergency shelter] for the winter.�

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For the last few months, a retired officer had been commenting directly about crime.

Now, while the retired officer, now a civilian, remains the chief media liaison, actual quotes or attributable details can only come from a serving RCMP officer.

Depending on availability and time limits, that often results in stories about crime without any official police comment or attribution.

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His main job is to respond to media questions and to help media access one of the official spokespersons for the department.

RCMP have turned over many duties to civilians in order to save money and put more officers into front-line policing.

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Maple Ridge ThisOCTOBER Month 2015 INVOLVED: Fire Department Open House 2015 Fire Prevention Week Kicks Off with Open House

Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.

Stop by for a visit to Fire Hall No. 1 on Saturday, October 3 for the annual Fire Department Open House from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. You will want to bring your camera as the kids will have a chance to sit in the trucks, learn about the special apparatus that firefighters use to save lives and get some great tips on fire safety for the moms and dads. There’s even an obstacle course for the young ones to practice some of the skills that firefighters use every day on the job.

The 2015 Fire Prevention Week theme is “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm.” The key message is to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement. Larger homes may need more alarms.

Fire Hall No. 1 is located at 22708 Brown Avenue, just one block north of Dewdney Trunk Road. The Open House runs from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm and remember this is all FREE for the whole family.

As part of Fire Prevention Week all students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 will receive a booklet with activities to teach them about smoke alarms and escape planning with their family. Firefighters will deliver them to all primary grade school children in Maple Ridge. Once these activities are completed,

teachers will give them an entry form to take home for a parent’s signature and then be submitted to enter them in a draw for an iPad. This year there are five iPads being given away in the province sponsored by the Office of the Fire Commissioner, Fortis BC, Fire Prevention Officers’ Association of BC, Fire Chiefs Association of BC, Fire Training Officers Association of BC. Last year’s winner for the Lower Mainland was from Yennadon Elementary!

From the same entry forms, the Maple Ridge Fire Department selects one boy and one girl to be Fire Chief for a Day. Entries can be submitted to the school office or to Fire Hall No. 1.

Contest closes November 6, 2015. Encourage your kids to enter!

SPOTLIGHT ON: A Taste of Maple Ridge and Beyond 2015 Golden Harvest celebrates bounty of food and friends On Friday, October 16 the Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee, in partnership with the Haney Farmers Market, presents the Seventh Annual Golden Harvest at The ACT Arts

INFORMED: October 2015 Council Meeting Schedule

of the variety of our local bounty. An appetizer party with a ‘harvest-y’ feel, Golden Harvest promises to inspire your taste buds and get you thinking and talking local with your friends!

Monday, October 5 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, October 13 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Monday, October 19 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, October 20 7:00 pm, Public Hearing - Council Chambers Tuesday, October 27 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Your Council on the home page.

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Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing, Workshop, or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the centre of the home page. In addition, Council Meetings, Workshops, and Committee of the Whole are now broadcast on the internet via live streaming using the same technology used for our live budget Q&A sessions. For more information about the live stream go to the ‘Council Meetings’ page at mapleridge.ca.

Local restaurants and incredible local food producers are on hand and you have the chance to see how local produce, cheese and meats are transformed into delicious bite size treats. These will show you the talents of the local restaurants, hint at their menus and show you what you can do with local ingredients and a little creativity. This is THE foodie event of the year.

Centre. This local food event was created to showcase the talents of top local chefs, culinary arts students from local high schools (Thomas Haney, Garibaldi) and increase awareness

The event runs from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and will feature displays and delicious bite size samples from a number of amazing local farms and restaurants. Tickets are $30 with seniors and students tickets prices at only $20. Get your tickets at the Haney Farmers Market, from any member of the Agricultural Advisory Committee or from The ACT Arts Centre box office in person or by calling 604-476-2787.

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The four lane expansion of 128 Avenue is intended to create a better east west flow for the many people who use this route in and out of the City during rush hour. After a two week closure to do important work on the watercourses that cross this road, the project will now move forward and you will see the new four lane section of road emerge on the south side of the project site. Paving and other work will be happening over the next couple of months, and crews will be planning work to minimize impacts during rush hour.

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When her fitness instructor offers a less intense version of an exercise, the 76-year-old woman, in a class with women less half her age, could take the easier option.

But she never does.

“You won’t see her doing the modifications, she goes right for the hard stuff,” says Annette Smith, who has been a fitness instructor at Fitness Unlimited for 26 years, and has had Vandenbrink in her classes the entire time.

“She’s phenomenal. With Siena, it’s like she doesn’t age.”

Smith leads a total body workout that includes lunges, pushups, squats and work with dumbbells and barbells.

It’s fairly intense, but the senior doesn’t shy away from it.

It’s one of her favourite classes, along with step classes.

Vandenbrink doesn’t hoist the heaviest dumbbells, but regards the smallest ones as earrings. She’s right the middle.

The result is that Vandenbrink maintains the physique of a woman half her age. People new to the gym are incredulous to learn that she is anything older than 50, said Smith.

“She’s inspirational.”

But, Smith said, Vandenbrink has trained for a long time, and also takes her foot off the gas when she needs to.

“She listens to her body, for sure.”

“She’s not there every day, she does other things as well,

but she’s a keener.”

Vandenbrink explained that she started going to the gym in her early 30s, and after all these years she hates to miss a workout.

“If I don’t do it, I feel stiff,” she said. “You have to keep going.”

She and her husband Alphonse eat well, and keep busy.

“I’ve always loved it. We like dancing, my husband and I, and we stay active.”

She knows she is unique in her impressive base of fitness.

“You must have done it since you were young, to do what I do.”

But that doesn’t mean it’s too late for newcoming seniors to hit the gym.

Exercise is the “perfect pill,” according to researchers at Queens University in Kingston, Ont., in the geriatrics continuing medical education department.

According to their research, the older population may derive even more benefit from exercise than younger people, because chronic disease processes are more common in the elderly.

Beginning an exercise routine even later in life can provide “mortality benefits” that are similar to life-long exercisers, they say. Those dramatic benefits are to extend lifespan by two to three years, and postpone disability by 15 years.

Inactive patients who being to engage in even small amounts of regular exercise achieve some of the greatest benefits, they say.

Queens researchers said exercise has obvious health

benefits by improving endurance, muscle mass and flexibility. At the same time, in helps treat and prevent other problems, including depression, insomnia, constipation, falls, cognitive impairment and the overuse of medication. Any risks associated with exercise can be managed, and are generally outweighed by the risk of not exercising.

Smith said people can start light, but still enjoy immediate benefits, such as better sleep.

Ultimately, they will get more out of life with better strength and mobility.

“They’re able to enjoy their grandchildren, or mow their own lawn – Siena can mow her own lawn at 76.”

Maintaining core strength is key for everybody, but particularly the elderly, she said.

“You’re not going to lift as much as you get older. But as long as you can accept that, you’re going to go far.”

She advises elderly people who wish to begin exercising to consult their doctor, and a fitness trainer.

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So, what would you advise our diarist to do? Maybe start with something a little less hard on your body? Perhaps test yourself out with some less intensive hikes and see the effect on heart, lungs, muscles and joints? Maybe think about building up the body’s capacity over time so that it can cope with a tough hike on the north shore mountains?

This seems like common sense advice to most of us when we think about tackling a big challenge. But we should apply the same precautions to all of our exercise routines, especially when we are older and may take longer to recover from over-exertion.

At the start of any workout a warm-up is a very important safety measure. Warming up means gently performing the range of activities that your exercise routine will involve, but at a lower intensity. If you

are walking, start at a gentle pace on the flat, and save the steep hills for later. In the pool you can swim a few laps using a variety of strokes, and not pull or kick too hard. Most experts recommend 6 to 12 minutes, but if you are just getting into a new routine or activity you could make the warm up even longer.

A good warm-up will ensure your joints are working smoothly, gradually elevate your heart rate, increase blood flow, increase nerve impulse conduction and increase temperature of connective tissues (making a sprain less likely). The idea is to start slowly and gradually increase intensity and range of motion.

Once you start your full routine you will be less likely to injure yourself and your body will thank you on the following day.

And don’t think that these are special instructions for a less fit or an older person. Professional athletes warm up before training and competition. Many endurance athletes (such as runners and cyclists) want to achieve a “negative split”, meaning that they run the first half of a race more slowly than the second half, and give their bodies time to adjust to the intensity of the competition.

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How to Improve Inflammation Naturally As we age, our bodies become less resistant to the stress we place upon them, and as a result inflammatory conditions become a regular part of our everyday lives. The mild arthritis and digestive flair ups that we experienced in our younger days become more debilitating than they used to and we look to medication to help us get through our daily activities. Now if only we could turn back the clock and have the pain free, limitless movement we did before. Well adopt a few of the principles below and you might just surprise yourself.

Choosing an anti-inflammatory diet. Yes, our diets play a big part in the way our bodies respond and feel. Certain foods you ingest can actually help to reduce overall inflammation in the body. Some of the best anti-inflammatory foods are those high in the Omega 3 fatty acids such as fish, shellfish, walnuts and flaxseed. Fresh fruits and vegetables rich in color and high in anti-oxidants such as berries, pineapple, spinach, kale and broccoli are also a great alternative. Did I mention the best part of adopting a anti-inflammatory diet? Red wine in moderation (2-3 glasses a week) is also on the list!

Choosing the right supplements. We are all guilty of popping a few Advil or

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Another option to try is curcumin. Derived from the most active part of the spice turmeric, ground curcumin in pill form it is very effective in reducing inflammation.

Exercise. Yes, it can definitely be challenging to place exercise at the top of your priority list when your body is inflamed and your pain level is a 9.

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People caring for seniors in B.C. are generally too stressed, and need better support, says seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie.

She released a report this month that confirms one-third of unpaid caregivers in B.C. are considered “in distress.” That’s one of the highest rates in Canada.

“This is a wake-up call for all of us,” said Mackenzie. “The evidence is clear that we are not connecting our unpaid caregivers, most of whom are family members, with the many supports that could bring them respite and reduce their stress.”

When looking at the data files for over 30,000 frail seniors who are living in the community, she finds their support system, which is based on having an unpaid caregiver in their life, is strained – sometimes to the point of collapse.

The Office of the Seniors Advocate was established in 2014, as an independent position working at arms length from the provincial government, on issues that affect B.C. seniors.

In this case, she’s working for the people who care for seniors.

“This small army of husbands and wives, sons and daughters and friends and neighbours, is often the last line of defence in a seniors’ battle to maintain their independence, and we need to ensure we are supporting them in their paradoxically rewarding and exhausting caregiver role,” said Mackenzie.

Evidence in the report highlights that 97 per cent of seniors enrolled in the home support program, arguably some of B.C.’s frailest seniors, have an unpaid caregiver in their life. Data shows more than half of these seniors have the same level of complex care needs as those who live in residential care, underscoring how challenging these caregiver roles can be.

There are many ways to support caregivers.

Respite is one of the most fundamental supports and is offered to B.C. caregivers through three provincially funded programs. However, when Mackenzie examined the data on these programs and cross-referenced them with distressed caregivers, it became obvious there are major gaps in the way respite is offered in the province.

Findings in the advocate’s review, which looked at adult day programs, home support and respite beds:

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• 29 per cent of caregivers are in distress; • This increases to 38 per cent for those caring for seniors with complex care needs; • Unpaid caregivers provide an average of 19 hours of care per week; • This increases to 30 hours per week for caregivers in distress; • 54 per cent of caregivers are caring for persons with complex needs, and thus would benefit from respite services such as an adult day program, home support or respite bed, yet of this group, only eight per cent used an adult day program in the last seven days, only 49 per cent used Isobel Mackenzie while speaking in Maple Ridge this summer home support in the last seven days and Based on these findings, the seniors only 11 per cent used a respite bed in the advocate is calling for increased access last year; to adult day program spaces and respite • Clients with a distressed caregiver are less likely to have received a home support visit beds as well as increases in the frequency of home support for clients with caregiver in the last seven days than clients without distress. Mackenzie is also calling for more a distressed caregiver; standardization of the assessment for • There has been a reduction of clients and respite services, increased consistency utilization in adult day programs in the last regarding respite fees and processes three years; around wait lists, as well as standardized • Home support services are not keeping measurement tools for all types of respite pace with the aging population; services.

• B.C. has seen a reduction in both the “No matter where a caregiver lives in number of respite beds and the average this province, they should have access to length of stay in respite beds over the past respite services that truly fit their needs,” three years; said Mackenzie. “Consistency is critical in • B.C. has a 45 per cent greater rate of maintaining optimum respite services and caregiver distress than Alberta, yet Alberta providing a solid foundation that enables us seniors appear to be accessing more to track their efficacy. We need to do all that respite services; we can in this province to ensure distressed • B.C. is missing the opportunity to caregivers are connected to the supports significantly reduce emergency available.” department visits and in-patient hospital days by limiting its adult day programs.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Q October 1 – November 2 Scarecrows-A-Plenty Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association Scarecrows have taken over Downtown Maple Ridge, and they’re hungry for Food Bank donations!

Tour Downtown Maple Ridge to see cute, funny, and thrifty scarecrows decorated by local businesses. Pick your favourite, bring that business a donation to the Friends in Need Food Bank, and be entered to win gift card prizes!

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Q Friday, October 23 Zombie Walk 4pm-6pm Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association.

It will be Zombie fun for the whole family at the 3rd Annual Zombie Walk, starting at Valley Fair Mall at 4PM. Prizes for the funniest costume, best zombie walk, and scariest costume! Get there early for theatrical makeup applications by Emerald Pig Theatrical Society starting at 1 pm.

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Q Monday, October 19 Oktoberfest 2:15pm RMSS Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre 12150 224th Street Joins us for a few bites, a beer and accordion music. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the Reception Desk. 604-467-4993.

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World Films Fraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 6:00 – 8:30 pm Bring your friends and spend a relaxing evening at the library with a must-see world film.

Friends of the Library will sell refreshments at intermission. Please contact the main floor desk for a schedule. Admission is free.

It Won’t Byte Electronics Help RMSS Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre 12150 224th Street Tuesdays, Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3 & Dec 1, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Need some help with all the new hand-held tech devices? Bring those gadgets – cell phones, cameras, eReaders, and laptops to the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre at 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge, and let the technically gifted members of the library’s Teen Advisory Group from the Maple Ridge Public Library explain how they work and what they do.

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Q Wednesdays Interfaith Dialogue Series Fraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge Wednesdays: October 28, December 2 6:30 – 8:30 pm Community members from diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds gather to discuss their beliefs in a setting of goodwill and understanding. Each evening’s presentation will focus on a particular faith, with opportunities for audience participation.

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Q Thursdays Karaoke at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 – 12101 224th Street, Maple Ridge 7 pm Must be a member or guest of a member.

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The classic Dracula, but set in a steampunk universe, is coming to the ACT this Halloween.

he classic Dracula set in a steampunk universe, and just in time for Halloween, will be the first of three shows the Royal Canadian Theatre Company brings to Maple Ridge this season.

“Chills, thrills, laughter, music and disastrous tax evasion,” is how the company bills its upcoming series at the ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge.

Successes with shows such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and The Mousetrap have inspired the company to present a full, three-show series at the ACT. It begins in October with Dracula – perfect for Halloween, followed by a holiday production of Puss in Boots, and rounding off the series next March will be Love, Sex and the I.R.S. to dissipate those tax season blues.

“I love to scare people, and I love to make people laugh,” said Ellie King, managing artistic director of the company.

At a time when other local theatre companies are tightening their belts and feeling the pinch of declining sales, RCTC saw a steady growth from 2014 to 2015, giving it the confidence to expand programming.

Offering subscriber tickets that give big reductions in cost to the public, and keeping prices as low as $10 (for groups 20-plus), King says RCTC is known for providing affordable, entertaining work at a high standard.

They work with both local talent and theatre artists from all over the Greater Vancouver region.

The earlier shows in Maple Ridge saw a number of new viewers to live theatre, and King says fun, accessible shows do that.

“I like to entice people into the theatre who might not

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Love, Sex and the IRS will be the last show of the series in March. otherwise attend,” she said.

Dracula is first up, running Oct. 27-31.

Using the 1929 script that was a massive Broadway hit and that made a star out of Bela Lugosi, multi-awardwinning director King is giving this gothic classic thriller an update by setting it in a Steampunk universe.

In addition, she cast Count Dracula’s arch nemesis Professor Van Helsing as a strong, wise and mysterious woman, giving a whole new dimension to their conflict.

“The good professor is not up against any Twilight teen angst vampire here: this is a truly evil being and the outcome of the battle is never certain,” said King.

Elyse Maloway, who plays heroine Lucy Seward, is a Cloverdale resident and comes to Dracula straight from Theatre Under the Stars, as does Adam Olgui – another Surrey resident, who plays her fiancée, Jonathan Harker.

Jamie O’Neill – a Langley resident – is Butterworth the attendant, and the crazed servant of Dracula, the poor demented Renfield, is played

by Aaron Stewart of North Delta, last seen as Sgt. Trotter in Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s production of The Mousetrap in March.

The evil Count himself is played by Kurtis Maguire from New Westminster and his antagonist, Professor

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Anna Van Helsing, by Kathryn Stewart.

Puss in Boots brings many of the company’s fan panto favourites back to the stage.

This time the hero must battle an ogre to win a castle and the hand of his princess.

“It’s definitely not just a kid’s show. There’s something in there fore everybody,” said King.

Love, Sex and the I.R.S. shows what can happen when you cheat on your tax returns.

Jon has been claiming his roommate and fellow musician Leslie as his wife, but now at tax inspector is on the way to meet the ‘little woman’.

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Show schedule • Dracula Tuesday, Oct. 27 – 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 – 8 p.m.

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Saturday, Jan. 2 , 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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The opportunity to join a full symphony orchestra is extended to those who play violin, viola, string bass, percussion and bassoon.

Musicians must be able to commit to Monday evening rehearsals from September through to early June, and they should have a high level of proficiency on their instrument.

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The Fraser Valley Symphony was founded in 1984 and is the premier community orchestra in the region.

Performing alongside world class instrumental and vocal soloists the symphony provides a forum for musicians to present a variety of orchestral music for their audiences.

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PLAY comes to Maple Ridge Professional Live Arts for Youth at The Act There will be a new opportunity for youth in Maple Ridge to get involved in theatre.

PLAY, which is the acronym for Professional Live Arts for Youth, is a non-profit company that promotes itself as “dedicated to bringing affordable and professional arts programs to families across the Lower Mainland.”

The group’s goal is to provide programs to every family regardless of their financial situation and it is coming to Maple Ridge this fall, says director Brad Tones.

“Maple Ridge has a very strong arts community right now,” said Tones.

The ACT and parks and recreation services partner to provide many quality programs

to children and youth in the area, which is why PLAY hasn’t felt the need to enter the market until now.

But the group is setting up here because Tones lives in Maple Ridge and has two daughters who have been asking him to bring a class here.

“And a father does what his daughter’s ask of him,” he said.

Tones will open two classes in Maple Ridge at the Open Door Church in Hammond.

The first is a music and movement class, where kids ages 4-6 get a chance to “open up and dance their little hearts away,” he said.

They will be dancing to current music and telling the story of a well known fairy tale along the way.

The second class is for the 7-12 age group.

Those kids will be taking on a shortened musical theatre version of The Little Mermaid.

The classes will be

small, with a maximum of 12 students.

They will run for a hour and a half on Wednesday nights for 10 weeks.

Families pay $50 per child for the class with no extra costs for costumes Tones or tickets to a final show, said Tones.

There is assistance available to families that need it.

PLAY is able to do this because of its foundation partner, the Barbara Howard Student Arts Program, Tones explained.

This program was created in honour of Howard, who was the first person of colour to compete for Canada on an international level.

She ran the 100-metre sprint at the Empire Games of 1938.

She was also the first minority to be hired by

the Vancouver school board, when she was employed as a physical education teacher in 1954.

She is now 95, lives in Burnaby, and is still an avid supporter of the arts.

PLAY has supported many communities in different ways. Langley, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Burnaby and North Vancouver currently run programming such as drama, musical theatre, improv, mask, comic book creation and play making.

They have even hosted Colin Mochrie from Who’s line is it anyway? to perform at their anniversary event with his wife Deb. • For more information about PLAY call 604-6129713. Or email brad@professionalliveartsforyouth.ca.

Medical Clinic Dr Natalia Ciapryna has joined the team of family physicians at Pitt Meadows Medical Clinic.

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The Pitt Meadow Marauderss dropped an 8-0 decision in its opening game against the Frank Hurt Hornets on Monday in Surrey.

Grade 8 head coach George Clarke said he was pleased with his team’s performance on defence.

“It was a real back and forth game and our defence was phenomenal,” said Clarke. “For a lot of these kids it was their first game ever, so I am really pleased with the way they held up.”

Clarke said the team was led by Dalton Larabie and Evan Vasarhely on defence. He said special teams also had a strong game, led by punter Cole Simoneau.

The game was tied late into the fourth quarter before the Hawks struck for a late touchdown. Clarke said fatigue played a part in the game, as the Marauders only dressed 14 players.

“We had two of our regular lineman who couldn’t make the game, so that made it a little tougher.”

Clarke said the biggest obstacle will be getting the offence on track.

The Marauders host G.W. Graham at Pitt Meadows Secondary on Monday, Oct. 5 at 3:45 p.m.

Junior varsity The Pitt Meadows Marauders dropped a 28-6 decision to the W.J. Mouat Hawks to open the junior varsity regular season Thursday.

Running back Reece Hansford scored the Marauders lone touchdown, scampering for 161 yards on 19 carries.

On defence, Tayden Mountford and Brandon Hunt lead the team with six tackles, while William Bartolo recorded five.

The Marauders travel to Abbotsford to take on Robert Bateman on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 3:45 p.m.

• Samuel Robertson Technical Titans were manhandled 56-0 at the hands of Abbotsford Panthers in the opening game of their junior varsity season.

The Titans opened their exhibition season with a with a 22-6 win on Vancouver Island against the Spectrum Thunder. The win came after the Titans went the 2014 season winless, finishing with an 0-7 record.

The Titans next game is on the road in Chilliwack against G.W. Graham on Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m.

The Titans’ home opener is against the W.J. Mouat Hawks on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 3:45 p.m. at SRT.

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Pitt Meadows Marauders running back Marco Pantoulias fumbles in the second quarter of their season opener against the Frank Hurt Hornets.

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The Draggin Divas won their first race since they began five years ago, taking home the gold 15th Annual Pentiction Dragon Boat Festival.

The Divas, who race out of the Pitt Meadows Paddling Club, won the jade division A event on Skaha Lake. It featured 96 different teams and more than 2,000 competitors from throughout the the Pacific Northwest.

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“We have been together since 2010 and this is our first gold medal,” said Mowatt. “We won a bronze medal last year.

What a great way to finish our season, bringing home the gold.”

The Divas qualified for the finals after two 500-metre preliminary races and a strong semifinal.

The team is made up of 23 paddlers, led by Julie Anderson, who steers the boat, along with and

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The win comes after a strong season for the Divas, who also raced at the Women’s Festival False Creek and the Rio Tinto Alcan, also at False Creek.

od after a scoreless first.

The Wolf Pack responded 1:22 into the third to tie it up and jump out in front five minutes later, 3-2.

However, two goals in 23 seconds by the Flames’ Brandon Inwood and Jake Holland had the Flames out in

front with just under nine minutes left in the game.

The Wolf Pack rounded out the scoring in a wild third period 50 seconds later to send the game to overtime.

Shane Kumar of North Vancouver ended the game 1:58 into the

extra frame.

Fiset said his team showed some resolve in Saturday’s game, its second in 24 hours.

The Flames ended their three game losing streak with a 7-1 thumping of the Langley Knights Friday at Planet Ice. The Flames jumped out to an early lead 1:46 into the game when Holland scored on a feed from Boston Colley on the power play and never trailed from that point on.

The Flames jumped out to a 2-0 lead on a goal by Ben Chipman at the 6:36 mark before the Knights answered late in the first while Colley was in the box for goaltender interference.

Ridge erupted for four goals on 12 shots in the second, putting the game away. Dale Howell, Alexandre Furlan, Tristan Tressel, and Colley all found the back of the net for the Flames in the middle frame.

Quenton Magnuson rounded out the scoring in the third.

“We’ve got some chemistry with a few players, but the goal is to get it to where you can play 60 good minutes on a consistent manner, game in, game out.

So now it’s just finding those right combinations,” said Fiset.

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Avery Walsh of the Thomas Haney Thunder attacks the net during junior girls volleyball action Thursday at THSS.

Thunder on a roll The Thomas Haney Thunder rolled to victory in the opening of the junior girls’ volleyball season.

The Thunder went undefeated, beating the Meadowridge Gryphons in two straight sets, 25-16 and 25-19 Thomas HJaney backed that up with an equally impressive win over Garabaldi Black, the Grade 8 and 9 team, 2518, 25-16.

The Thunder were led by strong play at the net by attackers Avery Walsh and Ana del Rio. The Gryphons bounced back from their opening match loss to the Thunder to squeak out a 2-1 win over Garabaldi

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Oct. 1 • Local voices: Celebrate the City of Maple Ridge, past and present, through the voices of our citizens. Local Voices takes place on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at the library. Presentations will combine talks, readings and performances with community dialogue.

Presented by the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission and Historical Society, the

Maple Ridge Family History Group, Golden Ears Writers and the library.

• Senior Snooker: Thursday, Oct. 1, at Pitt Meadows Seniors Activity Centre (19065 119B Ave.) Play snooker on 5x10 tables. All skill levels. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. League play Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

Oct. 2 • Artists in the library: Friday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Want to discover your

inner artist? Pitt Meadows Library has declared October to be Artists in the Library month.

Each Friday in the month, the library will host an artist who will share their skills and knowledge. Oct. 2 art, Oct. 9 weavers, Oct. 16 photography and Oct. 30 gardening.

Oct. 3 • Fall fair: The Parish of St. George in Maple Ridge will be holding a fall fair on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

at 23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd. There will be kids activities, baking, attic treasures and homemade pie.

• Teen cartooning workshop. Artist Amy Messner will be at the Maple Ridge Library on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 1:30 p.m. for a teen cartooning workshop. Learn how to convey emotion in a cartoon character’s face and body language. Snacks and materials provided. For more information and to register, contact library

at 604-467-7417.

Oct. 4 • Family Fair: Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Colleen Findlay Place (11601 Laity St.) featuring a free lunch, bouncy castles, a circuit of games for the kids to complete for a prize, and more.

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Stroke” can help. Led by trained facilitators, Living With Stroke program brings together survivors and care partners in a group program. In seven to eight weekly sessions participants will learn from and share with others to improve your health, work through everyday challenges and reduce risk of another stroke. There is no cost.

Mondays from Oct. 5 - Nov. 30, at the Alouette Room of the Maple Ridge Library. From 4-6:30 p.m. To register, please call the Heart and Stroke Foundation at 1-888-473-4636.

Oct. 6 • Caregivers Support Group - Parkinson’s Society, Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. A support group for caregivers, family and friends of people with Parkinson’s disease. For more information please call or email Julie Lloyd 604-459-9071 djlloyd1@shaw. ca or Joanne Long 604-4629735 joanne.long@shaw.ca.

• Meet the Candidates on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 3-5 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Library.

Take the opportunity to get to know your local federal candidates before you cast your vote.

Ongoing: • Volunteer wanted: Be a mentor for newcomers who are new to Canada. Settlement Mentoring is looking for volunteers acting as a community guide and resource person.

Time commitment: 2- 3 hours once a week for 3 months.

Contact ISS of BC (Maple Ridge) at 778-284-7026, ext.

1582 or smentoring.mr@issbc. org.

• Maple Ridge Chess Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. at The Act Theatre (11944 Haney Pl.).

Everyone welcome. Contact cbdickson@telus.net.

• Are you looking to improve your Speaking and Leadership skills? Come and check out the Ridge Meadows Community Christian Toastmasters Club every Tuesday at the Haney Presbyterian Church in Maple Ridge from 7:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. Please contact Julie at 604-462-1467.

• The Pitt Meadows Community Association is looking for volunteers to work on our community events. These positions vary in responsibility and are open to everyone.

The group’s website is www.

PMCAonline.com or see www. facebook.com/PittMeadowsCommunityAssociation.

• Attention all senior single men and women who would like to socialize and get together, please call Doris for more information at 604-4654412.

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CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198

HELP WANTED

BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 LOST: CAT -FS,DSH, tattoo 90YLA Brown with smoke undertones.

“Ruby” - 272nd & 108th Ave area.

Call Nicole at 604-219-7407.

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 .

RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

LOST - CELL PHONE; A Nexus 4 cell with a black rubber case, in the Maple Ridge area. Reward offered.

Please call: 604-828-7725.

MARINE .......................................903-920

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EDUCATION

Passed away suddenly on September 21, 2015

CAMERON, Shawn Marie It is with heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter, sister and aunt. She passed away peacefully with her brother Brad at her side on Sept 21, 2015. Predeceased by her sister Lisa and her father Jack. Survived by her mother and brother, Marlene and Brad, brother in law Ross (Debbie), nieces and nephews, Alexis (Bryon), Nealy (Mike), Michael (Connie), Connor (Andi), and great nieces and nephews, Blake, Savannah and Braxton.

Prayers will be held on Tuesday September 29, 2015 at 5:30 PM, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 22587 121 Ave, Maple Ridge, B.C. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, September 30, 2015 at St. Patrick’s.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity.

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Mike loved his children John, Justine, Skyla and his granddaughter Avery and will forever be in their hearts. Mike will be missed by his mother Pat, his sisters Merle and Marilyn, brother in-laws Trevor and Walter, his many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel 11969 216th Street on Saturday October 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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FLAG PEOPLE Must be Certified and have a car. Full-Time. Medical/Dental. $15 - $21/hour post Probation.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com.

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HELP WANTED

ASSISTANT NEEDED for our Youth Program in Maple Ridge PART-TIME POSITION FLEXIBLE HOURS

Please call Mon - Fri, after 8pm (604)410-0063

Advertising Inside Sales The Now Newspaper has an opening for an experienced inside advertising consultant. By joining The Now’s award winning community print and online newspaper, you will be responsible for selling into special features and assisting in creating new exciting features.

You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment.

A car and a valid driver’s license are required. The Now Newspaper is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii. Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, October 16th to:

Dal Hothi The Now Newspaper #102 - 5460 - 152nd St., Surrey, BC V3S 5J9 Or email to dal.hothi@thenownewspaper.com

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BLIND & DRAPERY INSTALLER. Must have own transport. Criminal record check. Some ladder work. $2000+/month. Call 604-820-1679

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES SERVER / COOK

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:

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WAREHOUSE

WAREHOUSE WORKERS needed at busy Port Coq location. Forklift Warehouse exp. preferred. Email: carters@fastfrate.com

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West Coast Toyota requires a part-time Lot Attendant. Must be available 3 to 9 Monday thru Friday, and 9 to 6 on weekends.

Must have a valid driver’s licence, “N” is acceptable. Must be able to drive a Standard transmission.

CLEANING SERVICES

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Vantage Way 109-7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468

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GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

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Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

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JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 317

MISC SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

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TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

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WCB/Fully Insured

$59.00 Per Ton

$25 Off with this Ad

Meadows Landscape Supply

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MOVING & STORAGE

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

MIRACLE MOVING

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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PLUMBING

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

Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

604 - 720 - 2009

MISC. FOR SALE

Octoberfest Costumes Authentic Austrian Dirndls for sale. (604)465-7782 STEEL BUILDINGS... “SUMMER MADNESS SALE!” All Buildings, All Models. You’ll think we’ve gone MAD DEALS. Call Now and get your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

706

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 477

1 & 2 Bdrms available $840/mo & $940/mo

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts.

YORKIE PUPPY, female, 12 weeks ,all shots current, $800. Call (604)824-9351

551

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Closing Out Sale All good quality clothing all under $10 A great variety of household items and décor, tools, books and much more!

Friday, Saturday 11 am to 6 pm Sundays 12:30 am to 6 pm

TONY’’S PAINTING

Pay-Less Pro Painting

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

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

Haney Motor Hotel

and Hydro

Call 604-467-3944

Near Shopping & Amenities.

749

STORAGE

2002 ACURA RSX SUPER CLEAN! School ready. $5999. 604-561-0053.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $42,900 w/$575pad Financing avail. 604-830-1960

MAPLE RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrm, newly painted, nr all amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed. Ns/Np $900/mo +utils. Also 2 bdrm avail $1050/mo + utils. 604-377-8135.

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New SRI *1296 s/f Double wides fr $94,900. *New SRI 14’ wides fr $72,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 www.glenbrookhomes.net

MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES.

EXT/INT FALL SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

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OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

D Free Estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

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

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE - 247/Dewdney 3 Bdrm house with box stall & outbuilding with electricity/plumbing on fenced 5 acres. Avail Nov 15th. $1500/mo. Call 778-999-1093 or 604-644-1092.

GARAGE SALES

#10 12350 Harris Road

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2000 VW PASSAT for parts, runs, needs transmission, $1,000. obo.

Call 604-302-3281.

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

Pitt Meadows

356

ROOMS FOR RENT

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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TRANSPORTATION

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

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

RENTALS

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

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

PETS

in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

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MAPLE RIDGE

PETS

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

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

1-800-573-2928

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

604-463-3000

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

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 752

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1130/mo - $1235/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19250 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt call 604-465-1938

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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

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

New SRI 14x60. $74,900.

Pad rent $550/mo. 55+.

Call Chuck 604-830-1960

Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069

RENTALS

REAL ESTATE

338

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

560

Jerry, 604-500-2163 A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 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.

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OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor.

One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.

Contact Jim at 604-476-2720

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