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Spa day boosts morale

by Samantha Shirley-Urano editorial@mrtimes.com

Caring Place Ministries was full to the brim Friday with people in need who were given haircuts, manicures, clothes and food at the ministry’s annual Spa Day. Manfred Karczewski, 61, was there looking through the many piles of clothes for size 36 jeans. Karczewski said he has type 2 diabetes; over the last three years he went from being 375 pounds to 215 today. Recently he was wearing size 38 jeans, but he was celebrating the fact they were falling off him. “I plan to donate the ones I get to somebody who might need them,” he said. Karczewski has been volunteering at Caring Place for years. “It’s a good thing they’re doing,” he said. “They actually care about you.” Karczewski, like many of the people at the Spa Day, is not totally homeless. “I ﬁnd it very difﬁcult to keep my place,” he said. “Rent keeps going up, but income doesn’t go up.” Connie McGonigal, community advocate and volunteer coordinator at Caring Place, said the situations of people they serve are changing. “... Poverty isn’t just homelessness or people that have addictions or mental health issues,” she said. “Now we’re looking at people who just simply cannot afford housing, so it’s an affordable housing issue.” She said more people are being

Dorothy Lawson had a makeover at the Caring Place on Friday. Samantha Shirley-Urano/TIMES affected by this challenge, which is seen by the number of people they serve meals to each night. The Caring Place serves about 9,000 meals a month, which McGonigal said is more than past years. “That’s quite a cross-section of community members, including families and seniors and people who pay rent, but just have no money left for food,” she said. There has been an increase in people needing shelter as well. Usually not as many people need

Linda Whitford looks through piles of donated clothes. Samantha ShirleyUrano/TIMES

shelter during the summer, but McGonigal said the shelter was full this summer. There will be space available during the winter, with 30 cold/wet weather beds from November 1 to March 31. Caring Place also offers 25 emergency shelter beds every night of the year and 15 transitional housing beds. By the end of the month families needing shelter will also be able to use a home Caring Place is almost done renovating. “I think the three things we need to get out there are that in order to end homelessness we need to look at people having adequate income, having affordable housing and having those support services available for people who need them,” McGonigal said. Another community organization helping those in need at the Spa Day and every other day is the Alouette Home Start Society. Polly Emery, who works with the society, said she was involved with promoting Spa Day and collecting donations from the community. She said the response was incredible - they received at least

70 boxes of clothes, three boxes of toiletries, shoes and jackets. “We have enough shampoos and soap left over to supply the shelter for a good six months now,” she said. “It was great.” Emery explained that the society is also helping many people and families who are struggling to pay both rent and food. “It’s events like [the Spa Day] that really help because they’re getting some toiletries, clothing and some extra food,” she said. “The Salvation Army was giving away food as well, like bread, pastries and fruit. They could take as many as they wanted.” She said around Easter this year there was a family of nine who moved to Maple Ridge because the father thought he had secured a job, but it fell through. “They found themselves homeless, but between Outreach, the Caring Place and the Ministry, they all worked together to make sure they had a place to stay, proper funding, clothing and someone to work with them to make sure they had suitable housing.” Emery said she thinks Maple Ridge has great collaboration

between community organizations and the Ministry of Housing and Social Development. Another issue in the community is seniors not being able to pay their heating bill and eat. The Alouette Home Start Society and Caring Place recently helped a woman in her 80s who didn’t have heat in her house. “We have those seniors who don’t like to ask for help, who haven’t asked for help their whole lives, and are now having a hard time making ends meet,” Emery said. “...We got the call about the senior citizen, then we talked to the Salvation Army and they were wonderful and helped us out, so now she’s going to have heat. We went to visit her and I think her place was colder inside than it was outside.” Medical services are also provided monthly to people at the Caring Place, and on Friday nurses from Fraser Health attended Spa Day to give ﬂu vaccinations. “It’s a really good way to bring the service to the client, because these are the most ostracized members of the community,” said public health nurse Bella Elphick.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

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A-39-year-old Maple Ridge man is the latest driver to have his driving privileges prohibited for 90 days as a result of drinking and driving. At approximately 2:40 a.m. last Sunday, an officer in an unmarked police vehicle noticed a white Ford F350 pickup truck being driven erratically on Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge. The truck initially pulled over, but as the officer approached the driver’s door, the driver sped away. The RCMP Traffic Services helicopter, Air One, was in the area, and easily followed the truck to the 12600 block of 239 Street, where it pulled into a driveway. The driver ran away from the truck, and refused to come out of a heavily treed area when directed by police. A police dog located the man. The man failed a breathalyzer test, resulting in his driver’s licence being prohibited for 90 days and his truck being towed, and impounded for 30 days. In addition, the man was served a violation ticket for failing to stop for police, excessive speeding and driving without due care. No fireworks in Pitt Meadows The City of Pitt Meadows issued a reminder last week that the sale, possession and use of fireworks are not permitted. Firecrackers of all types are illegal in Canada. All public fireworks and firecracker displays must be performed under permit issued by the Fire & Rescue Service with a least one operator possessing a valid Fireworks Supervisor’s Certificate issued by Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division.

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Approximately 18,000 young people and teachers packed Rogers Arena last Friday for We Day, an event designed to be a catalyst for a spirit of caring for poor people and the Earth. Anne Hales, district facilitator for School District 42, said about 500 secondary students from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, some sporting Shameless Idealist t-shirts, earned their spot at the event. “We Day isn’t a ﬁeld trip, it’s the beginning of a year of action in the schools,” she said. Students attending the We Day participated in charitable events like Halloween for

Hunger, where young people collected canned items for local food banks instead of candy. Hales said about 40 more students from district 42 were able to attend We Day than last year, mainly because they take it so seriously. “The schools that treated it as a ﬁeld trip and didn’t follow through got fewer tickets,” she explained. Despite needing larger buses to accommodate the 40 extra students, Hales said Cantrail Coach Lines charged the school board the same amount as last year. Hales said the event, which featured former U.S. vice-president Al Gore and Reverend Jesse Jackson as well as Rick Hansen, could

Students from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows schools joined thousands of other young people at Rogers Arena to hear Al Gore, Martin Sheen and other celebrities talk about environmental issues. Jeremy Shepherd/TIMES have had a more Canadian focus, but said it’s something she’d be happy to have students take part in next year. “As long as we have the budget for social

responsibility funds next year,” she said. Hales said the event gives students a chance to make connections with young people from across the province who share similar

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Bear carcass on private property attracts coyotes by Samantha Shirley-Urano editorial@mrtimes.com

A Maple Ridge resident would have had to remove a dead bear from her property last week, if animals hadn’t dragged it away ﬁrst. Kristie Gustafson said she found the young bear on Thursday and called different city organizations to see if someone would take it away. “It’s a pretty big shock; it’s a big body,” Gustafson said. She said the bear carcass was lying in bushes near the road, but then she thinks it was dragged closer to the road by coyotes. At 4:30 p.m. Thursday the young bear was lying next to her mailbox. On Friday a black ring of tufts of fur was still visible in the brush at the

first location, and there were stomach contents and remains on the grass near the ditch by 256 Street. Gustafson said she called the local SPCA on Thursday, who referred her to Maple Ridge public works. She was able to reach public works on Friday, who told her the bear would only be removed if it was on public property, like the road. However, the only part of the bear on the road was a blood trail streaking across to a neighbour’s field, where Gustafson thinks animals dragged the carcass. The property is fenced off and there is a line of tall trees. Gustafson said she didn’t want to try and find the bear’s body, because she didn’t know what live animals might be lurking there. She said Friday she was worried

about her neighbour’s horses that might be endangered by visiting animals. “The coyotes were howling like crazy last night, it was just awful,” she said. “We have cougars here. We’re really careful to keep our garbage and dumpster covered. If you have a rotting carcass here it calls in every carnivore for miles.” Gustafson said she sees signs of coyotes, bears and cougars in her yard, but this was a new experience for her. “We hear coyotes, but they’re not usually right in the yard like they were,” she said. She also said she would keep her three cats inside for a few days because of the wildlife in the area. According to Russ Carmichael, the director of engineering operations

for Maple Ridge, anything on private property is the owner’s responsibility. He said public works employees went to the site Friday, but there were no remains on “municipal rightof-way.” If the bear’s body had still been on Gustafson’s property, she said she wouldn’t know what to do with it. Even though she said it looked like it was only about a year old, it was too big to put in a dumpster. She said another option would have been to dig a hole and dump the bear in with a backhoe, but she said she wouldn’t want to do that by herself. “It was just so horrible to sit in here last night and hear those coyotes ripping it apart even worse,” Gustafson said. “It makes me nervous to go out in the yard.”

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Grad rates rise for learning disabled by Samantha Shirley-Urano editorial@mrtimes.com

School District 42 is putting an emphasis on the success of students with learning and behavioural disabilities, as well as early learning, according to deputy superintendent Laurie Meston. Meston gave an achievement contract update at the school board meeting last Wednesday. The report showed that areas teachers identified as “at risk” for early learning changed in priority from 2008-09 to 2009-10. In 2008-09, teachers identified the top area at risk as literacy, at 39 per cent. Other areas were fine motor skills, attention, oral language and attendance. In the following year, literacy jumped to the bottom of the list, with only 26 per cent. The top at risk area was fine motor skills, with 33 per cent. Meston said she attributes this change to a focus in the district on looking at the whole child and not just intelligence areas. “It’s a whole child curriculum,” she

said. “People have been saying for a long time to look at the whole child and not just get pencils in their hands to do worksheets.” The report also showed teachers view students of aboriginal background to be significantly more at risk than nonaboriginal students in all areas. Meston also reported on students with learning disabilities, saying graduation rates for these students are very low – about 23 per cent federally at a fiveyear rate and 59 per cent provincially at a six-year rate. “This places this demographic at high risk for school failure,” according to Meston. She said she is happy about the fact, however, that graduation rates in the district for students with learning disabilities have improved 16 per cent from the previous year. The district’s graduation rate for these students was 52 per cent in 2007-08 and then rose to 68 per cent in 2008-09. Many of these students have attributed teachers and technology in helping them find success at school, Meston said. Foundation Skills Assessment results

and provincial exams suggest that “kids start to fail much before they get to Grade 10,” Meston said. “We all need to work together. It’s not just a high school problem.” In terms of behaviour disabilities, Meston said schools are “teaching kids how to behave and be clear about what school expectations are.” They are teaching students what respect looks like in the hall, the bathroom and outside, rather than just disciplining or punishing them. The district is also focusing on differentiating learning and behaviour disabilities. Meston said if a child is having trouble writing, they may get frustrated and storm out of the class, then be labelled as having behaviour issues. She said the district is working to separate and deal with both types of issues. She said an area of focus for behaviour disabilities in 2010-11 will be to continue providing special education assistants and in-service opportunities for teachers, as well as counsellors, mental health personnel and student support services staff.

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Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are producing far too much plastic waste at dog parks, according to one Maple Ridge councillor. Councillor Craig Speirs said Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows go through about 800,000 small plastic bags a year to deal with dog waste at parks. Speirs suggested the district look into some kind of composting at Volker Park to slow down the amount of

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into the ground, tending to increase the water content of the soil. Councillor Cheryl Ashlie asked city staff to explore installing low-lighting at Volker Park, in order to allow dog owners to keep an eye on their pets during the shorter days of winter. City staff said there have been requests from residents for dog drinking fountains and benches at the park, which were also being

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considered. Speirs suggested installing benches that were close together, but at an angle, giving people the option of making eye contact. “That’s the way neighbours get to know each other,” he said.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

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by Matthew Claxton Postmedia Network

A fake license plate allowed a Maple Ridge man to defeat a bridge toll - for a while. Police pulled over a driver who had run up more than 90 crossings of the Golden Ears Bridge, using a fake license plate. Supt. Derek Cooke of the Langley RCMP recently learned of a local resident who had received a hefty bill for repeated crossings of the toll bridge. This was somewhat puzzling, as the man had never crossed the bridge, said Cpl. Holly Marks, spokesperson for the Langley detachment.

While the owner notiﬁed TransLink and got a new license plate, Cooke got the data on crossing times for the fraudulent vehicle. He then staked out the bridge during the suspect’s usual crossing time, and pulled over the car within 10 minutes as it crossed from Maple Ridge. The car’s rear license plate had been altered, Marks said. The altered plate was seized, and the 50-year-old Maple Ridge man behind the wheel was given tickets for failing to display a front plate, altering his license plate, and speeding, for $414 in ﬁnes. The information has also been passed along to TransLink for their follow up look into the 90 or so toll charges.

Pitt River Bridge plaques missing

Three bronze plaques commemorating the workers of the Pitt River Bridge have disappeared from the bridge, apparently stolen between Monday and Wednesday. Ridge Meadows RCMP are investigating the theft of the plaques, mounted to a concrete wall with titanium rods that were sunken into the concrete. The plaques included the names of all who worked on completing the bridge and was displayed on the east span of the new bridge. The combined weight of the panels is 600 pounds. “At this time police have few leads on this case,” said Superintendent Dave Walsh. “We’re asking for the public’s help on this one.

We’re hoping that someone with information will contact us, and help in getting these plaques back where they belong.” “Peter Kiewit Sons is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the return of the workers recognition plaque,” said Peter Kiewit Sons Co. vicepresident Frank Margitan. “We are extremely disappointed to hear of this appalling criminal act,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond. “The plaque bears the names of hundreds of men and women whose vision, expertise and hard work helped bring this project to completion. At

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Taylor Lewis and Linden Mitchell of the Pitt Meadows Predators U11 team helped cut the ribbon at the Pitt Meadows Community Field official opening on Saturday. Joining them were Matt Newlove and Nathaniel Statham of the PMSS Senior Boys football team, as well as dignitaries from Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. Maria Rantanen/TIMES

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Approximately 28 new surveillance cameras installed in Maple Ridge facilities should help police catch vandals and thieves, according to city staff speaking at a council workshop yesterday. The city had used cameras that rarely captured a clear enough picture to help police identify a suspect, but that shouldn’t be a problem anymore, according to David Boag of parks and leisure services. “The resolution in the system we’re using now is fantastic,” he said. The new high-deﬁnition cameras have been placed throughout the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre and the public library. “We never had cameras in the library before. In the leisure centre, we’re replacing existing cameras,” said Michael Millward, WE DAY, From Page 3 Besides the students, Hales said the event is an opportunity for adults to get a different view of today’s teenagers. “When teenagers make the news, it’s not usually for something positive,” she said. “The positive message is harder to sell.” The event featured juxtapositions of politics and pop culture, where images of Nelson Mandela and Harriet Tubman elicited almost as loud a cheer as a recorded message from Justin Bieber. “They are teenagers,” Hales explained. “It is their culture... you have to meet them where they are.” We Day founder Craig

facilities operation manager. Boag said the cameras were being mounted with a view of spots known for being problem areas. One of the cameras is positioned outside of the washroom at the library, which has often been a site of vandalism, according to Boag. Millward said they’ve often been hit with vandalism, including graffiti, and there have also been thefts. He said the buildings are equipped with a prominent flatscreen monitor to let people know they are on camera. Millward said the system is designed to work as a deterrent to potential vandals. Boag was responding to a question from Councillor Linda King, who wanted to know if the efficacy of the newer cameras was being monitored.

Kielburger said the event was a testimonial to the notion that caring could be cool. “When we started we literally got shoved in lockers,” he said. We Day featured a performance by Canadian rock band Hedley, who had recently returned from Kenya with Free the Children, the children’s charity behind We Day. “Quite a few of the artists who performed here do have a social conscience,” Hales said. “Celebrity must be effectively used to advance the cause of social justice,” Jesse Jackson said. She allowed that some students might not be very familiar with Nelson Mandela or Martin Luther King, but

hearing their names at We Day will make some students look them up. Premier Gordon Campbell spoke at the event, receiving a few boos, but Hales said the core of the event rises above politics. “It’s kind of hard to argue against putting wells and schools in villages,” she said. Actor Martin Sheen said the effect of an event like We Day is difﬁcult to measure. “The most profound change is unrecognizable because it’s deeply personal,” he said. Asked if there was anything she wanted people to know about students at the event, Hales said: “They should know that there are good things happening in our schools.”

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Canada listed among world’s top hogs Ranking among the top 10 in the world is usually an amazing accomplishment – but not when it comes to the data released earlier this week. According to WWF International’s “Living Planet Report,” Canada has the dubious distinction of ranking No. 7 among countries with the largest ecological footprints. United Arab Emirates ranks first, followed by Qatar, Denmark, Belgium, the United States, and Estonia. Australia, Kuwait, and Ireland round out the top 10. Canadians, according to the report, consume resources at a rate 2.5 times higher than that of the average global citizen. While that average world citizen uses 2.7 global hectares of land and water, a typical Canadian hogs seven. The capacity of Earth’s ecosystems to sustain the current population, according to WWF International, is a mere 1.8 global hectares of land and water per person. So what makes our ecological footprint so big? Half of it apparently comes from fossil fuel consumption and the resulting carbon emissions. Of course, all geographic regions are not created equal, and it’s probably a lot easier to have a small carbon footprint in Paris or Tokyo than it is in a sprawling Canadian city like Calgary. But at the rate the world’s population is using up resources, we already need 1.5 planets to sustain the pace of consumption, so something has got to change. And rates in rapidly developing countries like India and China will likely grow exponentially in coming years, making the problem more severe. For those of us in the developed, resource-hogging world, there are relatively easy ways to reduce individual ecological footprints, such as composting, taking transit and cutting back to one family car. But there are also a lot of things we could be doing that you won’t hear many politicians touting as solutions, since they’re too controversial – among them eating a plant-based diet and having fewer children. As the situation gets more dire, expect those options to become part of the mainstream dialogue. ■ Your View Last week’s question Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? YES NO

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Surviving Fishy Willy’s recall petitions him, then you’d better get started. This Okay, so you’re a BC Liberal MLA one won’t work for you unless it is the and you’re on Fishy Willy’s recall list. truth. Don’t panic. All is not lost. I can You could try getting yourself off the walk you through this. Recall List by telling all those potential The first thing you’re going to have petitioners in your riding why you like to do is to tell the truth. Gordo as premier and don’t think he You’re panicking again… just calm should be replaced – but honestly, you’d down a bit, will you? be making a lot more work for yourself. I know it’s not easy. After all, if Bob And while you’re at it, you have to tell telling the truth was easy for you, then your constituents – convincingly – how you wouldn’t be on the recall list, now Groeneveld much you despise Colin Hansen and his would you? Odd Thoughts dirty, filthy HST. I know that. You know that. Now here comes the hardest part: Everybody knows that. you’re going to have to explain to But trust me, whatever Gordo or the people in your riding why, while you were Colin may have told you in the past, truth does not representing them in the Legislature, you voted for have to be as hard as it sounds. the HST. Let’s start with a simple definition, so that you at There are only three possibilities here: you’re least know the general direction we’re heading in. stupid, you’re gullible, or you actually do believe Truth is what actually is. It’s what is real – things that the HST is a good thing… in which case, you’re that really happened or things that really are. going to have to admit, you’re not terribly bright. You’re panicking again… Let’s work on stupid first, shall we? I know that truth can be difficult to recognize if If you’re serious about saving your political career, you’re not used to it – but let me put it this way: the best way to handle this one is, as soon as the truth is not what you make up, or what someone recall petitions are handed in to Elections BC and else makes up for you, even if he’s a premier or a the Chief Electoral Officer, you pack your bags as finance minister. quickly as you are able, move to the United States, Truth is the stuff that you can say without and become a Republican. concentrating so hard that your forehead wrinkles. Talk about how much better the economy was Try saying something that you know, deep in your heart of hearts, is absolutely true – something that is under George Dubyah and get to know Sarah Palin real well. a fundamental reality. Gullible is harder, but at least it’s doable. Lots of For instance, try saying, “TransLink is not a good people in B.C. will accept gullible, if it’s dressed up deal for Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge.” the right way. Look at the NDP and Carole James. Say it twice. Truth gets easier with practice. The trick here is to explain that, as a backbencher, And contrary to popular belief, you can tell the the premier never takes you into his confidence, and truth and still be a politician – it’s just a bit harder, you were sleeping in the Legislature when the whole that’s all. thing was being discussed. Okay, now that you know what truth is, you’ve It’s probably the truth, and even if it’s not, this got to make it work for you. one will sound true enough to get you by. (Just Get up on a soapbox and explain to your don’t wrinkle your brow.) constituents – the ones who are itching to put their Oh… and if you’re in that third category, and signatures on the first recall petition that rolls off you really do believe the HST is a good thing, your Fishy Willy’s photocopy machine: what are you best bet is to just keep on lying – to yourself and doing to get Gordo replaced as leader at the next BC Liberal convention? everyone around you. If you’re not actively campaigning (or You might even become premier one day. Or finance minister. surreptitiously working in the backrooms) to remove

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Malcontents should visit Iran Editor: Re: Canada no longer respected abroad, Mailbag, Oct. 15, 2010 A guest editorial from the Ottawa Citizen in the Vancouver Sun states, “The U.N. is a deeply flawed and in some ways a corrupt organization.” It goes further to say that the U.N. is run by undemocratic tyrants, thugs and revolutionaries who band together to implement odious policies. They do not favour Canada because of its strong stance against extremism and terrorism. It is curious how complainers of Canada and its government continue to live here and why others line up to come and some risk their lives in desperation on boats to find refuge here. Perhaps an extended stay in Iran can be arranged for those malcontents who are so dissatisfied with our wonderful country. Cherryl Katnich Maple Ridge

Many stores pay minimum wage Editor: Re: Show loyalty to local stores, Mailbag, Oct. 15, 2010 In response to Mr. Art Pearson’s letter, you say “no” to Wal-Mart because they pay minimum wages and no

benefits. But you say “yes” to Thrifty Foods who also have minimum wage and no benefits. You pick and choose who you want. We already have a large retailer who pays low wages and no benefits. It’s called Canadian Tire. So which one would you choose? K. Rea Maple Ridge

‘Sad day’ for Canada Editor:

Thank you for an excellent editorial regarding Canada’s recent defeat in its quest to be granted a seat on the UN Security Council. How quickly the Harper government has sullied Canada’s sterling international reputation by rejecting our traditional peace-keeping role, turning its back on the world’s neediest and recklessly contributing to global warming.

It is a sad day for all Canadians when we are unable to count enough friends among nations to win such a vote. And then, to add insult to injury, Mr. Harper tries to blame everyone else for his failed policies. Thank you for a succinct and accurate view of the issue. Bob Goos Maple Ridge

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Premier Campbell must reside in the same neighbourhood of the twilight zone as my MLA Mark Dalton in regards to the harmonized sales tax. Of all the letters I have sent Mr. Campbell I only got a reply back on one of them and that was six months after the fact, and wouldn’t you know, was about the HST. The truth is I cannot afford to wait for another year to

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❚ Community

Kids paint pumpkins

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Edie Mahlerwein (left), 6, her sister Sophie, 4, and mom Nicola bring their guinea pigs to be blessed during the Church of the Holy Spirit’s annual pet blessing ceremony on Sunday in Whonnock. Matt Law/TIMES

p.m. Participation is free but pre-registration is required at www.recreg4u.ca or call 465-2470. The painted pumpkins will be displayed The Downtown MR Business Improvement in downtown Maple Ridge businesses Association is presenting the third annual Painted Pumpkin Pageant next Wednesday in and everyone can vote for their favourite pumpkin until noon, Friday Oct.29. The three front of the ACT. most popular pumpkins will each win $50 The event is a partnership between Downtown MR Shopping Dollars. The winners DMRBIA, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council and Kins Farm Market in Haney Place will be announced Friday, Oct. 29. Pumpkin display locations will be publicized Mall who’s donating pumpkins. on the BIA’s Facebook page: to to www. There will be three sessions for painting downtownmapleridge.ca and click on Facebook on Wednesday Oct. 27 at the ACT: 11 a.m. icon. to noon, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

❚ Community

WHAT’S ON Post events to www.mrtimes.com and e-mail them to editorial@ mrtimes.com

Oct. 18 and Nov. 15

❚ The Maple Ridge Public Library will be offering another session of ChickLit: Mother Daughter Book Club on Oct. 18 and Nov. 15 from 7-8 pm. This program is for girls in Grades 4 to 7 and their moms or any adult female friend or relative. Come and discuss books, share snacks and meet some new friends. The first book will be What the Moon Saw by Laura Resau. For more information and to register for this program, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 467-7417.

October 19

❚ With the Christmas Festival and Santa Claus Parade date getting nearer, the Christmas Festival Society meets Tuesday, Oct. 19 and every Tuesday in November at 6:30 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce boardroom. The public is invited to attend these meetings. For more information or a parade entry, send your questions or requests to mapleridgechristmas@gmail. com.

October 20

❚ The Maple Ridge Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) at Fraserview Community Centre. The speaker will be Jim Schonwetter speaking about tomatoes. Guest fee: $2. For more info call 465-1223 or go to http://mapleridgegardenclub. 50webs.com.

Oct. 21 to Oct. 24

❚ The Friends of the Maple Ridge Public Library have added additional dates to their annual Fall Book Sale. The extended hours for this book sale are Thursday, Oct. 21 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m. to 4:30 pm. at the Maple Ridge Public Library at 130 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Come and ﬁnd some great deals on books. The book sale is a Friends of the Maple Ridge Public Library fundraiser, and all proceeds from the sale will be used for various projects and collections within the library. For further information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 467-7417.

October 21

❚ Job Search and Networking Skills Workshop for Immigrants. Are you an immigrant and looking for work? This workshop will provide information on job search skills, hidden job markets and networking. A guest speaker from Bowman Employment Services Inc., will provide information

about these topics and different methods and resources in the community to search for employment and how to be successful in finding a job that is right for you. The workshop will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Family Education and Support Centre: 22554 Lougheed Hwy. in Maple Ridge.

October 21

❚ Dollie Wozniak is holding a fundraiser for the Canadian Diabetes Association, Conquer the Volcano 2011 in Costa Rica – Educate and Conquer Diabetes. The fundraiser will be held at Ranch Pub and Grill at 21973 132 Avenue, Maple Ridge from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $20 per ticket. You will get a choice of 7-ounce steak dinner or vegetarian stir fry. There also be a rafﬂe and 50/50 draw. Come out and show your support for Dollie and her quest to Conquer the Volcano next year in Costa Rica. For tickets and more information call Dollie at 463-0886 or dwozniak@ telus.net.

Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times for an apple by donation, all proceeds go directly to funding group activities and camps.

October 24

❚ Alouette Field Naturalists travel to Rocky Point for fall birding. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Harris and Dewdney to carpool. Call Joan at 460-6415.

October 26

❚ A Chinese Food Luncheon will be organized by the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre at 12017 Harris Rd. at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available in the Seniors Lounge.

October 26

❚ Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild will be meeting at Whonnock Lake Centre

at 7:30 p.m. We encourage visitors, guests, and new or potential members to join us. Besides spinners and weavers, we welcome felters, knitters, basket makers, and anyone interested in any other fibre arts. For more information, please call Marie at 462-9059.

the program It Won’t Byte. Bring your cell phones, PDAs, hand-held GPS or any other hand-held tech toy you may have to the Seniors Centre and let the technologically gifted members of the library’s student council explain how they work and what they do. Please register for this program at the Main Floor Information Desk of the Maple Ridge Public Library, or call 467-7417.

October 26

❚ T h e A n n u a l G e n e ra l Meeting for the Pitt Polder Preservation Society will be held Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at Pitt Meadows Library at 12047 Harris Road. For info, call Diana at 465-8038 or Jennifer at 465-2778.

❚ Fundraising bridge tournament for the Children of the Street Society will be held at the Pitt Meadows Golf and Country Club. $30 entry fee includes cash and door prizes, coffee and biscuits in the morning and lunch. For info 467-1011.

October 28

❚ The Maple Ridge Public Library will be at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to offer

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❚ Community

❚ Alouette Field Naturalists travel to Pitt Lake for fall birding. Meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Grant Narrows parking lot. Call Alison at 463-3902.

October 30 November 3

WHAT’S ON

❚ Italian Language Classes for children/youth in Maple Ridge will begin on Nov. 3 and continue until May at St. Patrick’s Elementary. To register and for more information, call 466-5478. (Don’t call the school for information.)

November 5

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new building by opening their time capsule box in the school library from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Former staff, students and their families enrolled at Hammond during the 1999-2000 school year are invited to attend and to share their memories. Items from the time capsule will be on display. RSVP Hammond school by email hammondtimecapsule@ hotmail.com.

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❚ Alouette Field Naturalists travel to Minnekada Regional Park for fall birding. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Harris and Dewdney to carpool. Call Susanne at 477-1405.

November 7

❚ Alouette Field Naturalists visit the Reifel Bird Refuge for fall birding. Meet at 9 a.m. at Harris & Dewdney to carpool. Call Joan at 460-6415.

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November 13

❚ The Maple Ridge Public Library offers Boys Meet Books on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This is a unique book club especially for boys in Grades 4 to 7 and their parent, adult friend or relative. Come and discuss books, share snacks and participate in some fun activities. The ﬁrst book will be The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.For more infor-

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WISEBUYERSREADTHELEGALCOPY:Offersavailableatparticipatingdealersonly.Dealermaysellorleaseforless.Factoryorderordealertransfermayberequired.Limitedtimeoffers.Offersmaybechangedorcancelledatanytimewithoutnotice.Someconditionsapply.SeeyourlocalFordDealerforcompletedetailsorcalltheFordCustomerRelationshipCentreat1-800-565-3673. *Receive0%annualpercentagerate(APR)purchasefinancingonnew2011Ford[Fusion(excludingS)/Edge(excludingSE)/Escape(excludingI4Manual)]/[Focus(excludingS)/Taurus(excludingSE)/Flex(excludingSE)]modelsforamaximumof[48]/[60]monthstoqualifiedretailcustomers,onapprovedcredit(OAC)fromFordCredit.Notallbuyerswillqualifyforthelowestinterestrate.Example:$20,000purchasefinancedat0%APRfor48/60months,monthlypaymentis $416.67/$333.33,costofborrowingis$0orAPRof 0%andtotaltoberepaidis$20,000.DownpaymentonpurchasefinancingoffersmayberequiredbasedonapprovedcreditfromFordCredit.Taxespayableonfullamountofpurchaseprice.Allpurchasefinanceoffersincludefreightandairtaxbutexcludevariablechargesoflicense,fuelfillcharge,insurance,registration,PPSA,administrationfees,anyenvironmentalchargesorfees,andallapplicabletaxes. *Orchoose6.99%/6.99%/6.99%/2.99% APRpurchasefinancingonanew2011FiestaSSedan/2011FusionS/2011EscapeXLTFWD/2011FocusSEwithSportAppearancePackageandno-extrachargeheatedseatsforamaximumof72monthstoqualifiedretailcustomers,OACfromFordCredit.NotallbuyerswillqualifyforthelowestAPRpayment.Purchasefinancingmonthlypaymentis$244/$366/$366/$288(Monthlypaymentdividedbytwogivespayeeatwicemonthlypaymentof$122/ $183/$183/$144)withadownpaymentof$0.Costofborrowingis $3,259.85/$4,872.84/$4,884.20/$1,778.74orAPRof6.99%/6.99%/6.99%/2.99%andtotaltoberepaid is $17,608.85/$26,321.84/$21,383.20/$20,777.74.Allpurchasefinanceoffersincludefreightandairtaxof$1,350/$1,450/$1,500/$1,450butexcludevariablechargesoflicense,fuelfillcharge,insurance,registration,PPSA,administrationfees,anyenvironmentalchargesorfees,andallapplicabletaxes.TwiceamonthpaymentsareonlyavailablethroughInternetbankingandtelephonebanking,ifofferedbyyourfinancialinstitution.Thecustomerisrequiredtosignamonthlypaymentcontractandtoensurethatthetotalmonthlypaymentoccursbypaymentduedate.Twiceamonthpaymentscanbemadebymakingtwo(2)paymentsof50%ofthemonthlypaymentbythemonthlypaymentduedate.Dealermaysellfor less.Offersvarybymodelandnotallcombinationswillapply.Offersareavailabletocustomerstakingretailincentivesandmayonlybeavailableonapprovedcredit(OAC)fromFordCredit. **Cashpurchaseanew2011FiestaSSedan/2011FusionS/2011EscapeXLTFWD/2011FocusSEwithSportAppearancePackageandno-extrachargeheatedseatsfor$14,349/$21,449/21,499/$18,999.Offersincludefreightandairtaxof$1,350/$1,450/$1,500/$1,450butexcludevariablechargesoflicense,fuelfillcharge,insurance,registration,PPSA,administrationfees,anyenvironmentalchargesorfees,andallapplicabletaxes.AllpricesarebasedonManufacturer’s SuggestedRetail Price.◆Receiveawintersafetypackage,whichincludes:four(4)WinterTires,four(4)steelRims,andone(1)Tirepressuremonitoringsystem,whenyoupurchaseorleaseanynew2010/2011FordFocus,Fusion,Escapeor2011Fiestaon orbeforeNov.30/10.Customerschoosingtooptoutofthenoextrachargewintersafetypackagewillqualifyfor$300in customercash.This offeris notapplicabletoanyFleet(otherthansmallfleetswithaneligibleFIN)orGovernmentdeliveryandnotcombinablewithCPA,GPC,CFIPorDailyRentalAllowances.Someconditionsapply.SeeDealerfordetails.Vehiclehandlingcharacteristics,tireloadindexandspeedratingmaynotbethesameasfactorysuppliedallseasontires.Wintertiresaremeanttobeoperatedduringwinterconditionsandmayrequireahighercoldinflationpressurethanallseasontires.ConsultyourFordofCanadadealerfordetailsincludingapplicablewarrantycoverage. ◆Source:TransportsQuebec,2001.Brakingtestswereperformedat-20°Celsiusonaroadcoveredwithpackedsnowandice.Vehicleequippedwithwintertiresstoppedonaverage11.6 metres(38feet)soonerthanvehicle equippedwithallseasontires.Basedonasub-compactvehicle. †Offervalid fromOct.1/10,toNov.1/10(the“OfferPeriod”).Customerswhopurchasefinanceorleasemostnew2010or2011FordvehiclesandfinancethroughFordCredit,Canadawillreceive[$1000]/[$1500](the“Offer”)on2010[Focus/Fusion/FusionHybrid/Mustang(excludingGT500)/Taurus/Ranger/Edge/Flex/Escape/EscapeHybrid/Explorer/Expedition/TransitConnect/E-Series]/[F-150(excludingRaptor)/F-250toF-550]and[$1000]/[$1500]on2011[FocusS/FusionS/Mustang(excludingGT500)/TaurusSE/Ranger/EdgeSE/FlexSE/EscapeI4Manual/Expedition/TransitConnect/E-Series]/[F-150(excludingRaptor)/F-250toF-550](eachan“EligibleVehicle”).Thenewvehiclemustbedeliveredand/orfactoryorderedfromyourparticipatingForddealerduringtheOfferPeriod.Onlyone(1)Offermaybeappliedtowardsthepurchase orleaseofone(1)EligibleVehicle,uptoamaximumoftwo(2)separateEligibleVehiclesalespercustomer.This offeris raincheckable.This offercanbeusedin conjunctionwithmostretail consumeroffersmadeavailablebyFordofCanadaatthetimeofeitherfactoryorderordelivery,butnotboth.ThisofferisnotcombinablewithCPA,GPC,CFIP,FALSorDailyRentalAllowanceincentives.CustomermayusetheOfferamountasadownpaymentorchoosetoreceivearebatechequefromFordofCanada,butnotboth.TaxespayablebeforeOfferamountis deducted.▼Programin effectfromOct.1/10,toJan.3/11(the“ProgramPeriod”).ToqualifyforaFordRecycleYourRideProgram(“RYR”)rebate(“Rebate(s)”),customermustqualifyforandtakepartineitherthe“RetireYourRideProgram”deliveredbySummerhillImpactwithfinancialsupportfromtheGovernmentofCanada,orSummerhillImpact’s “Car HeavenProgram”.Toqualifyforthe“RetireYourRideProgram”,whichoffers$300cashorrebateonthepurchaseofa2004ornewervehicle,customermustturnina1995modelyearoroldervehicleinrunningcondition(abletostartandmove)whichhasbeenproperlyregisteredandinsuredforthelast6months(12monthsin B.C.)toanauthorizedrecycler.Toqualifyforthe“CarHeavenProgram”,customermustturnin a2003modelyearoroldervehiclein runningconditionwhichhasbeenregisteredandinsuredforthelast6monthstoanauthorizedrecycler.IfacustomerqualifiesforCarHeavenorRetireYourRide,FordofCanada(“Ford”)willprovideanadditionalRebate,withthepurchaseorleaseofaneligiblenew2010/2011Fordvehicle,intheamountof$1,000CDN[Focus(excluding2011S),Fusion(excluding2011S),Mustang(excludingShelbyGT500and2011ValueLeader),TransitConnect,Ranger (excluding2011XL)],$2,000CDN[Taurus(excluding2011SE),Escape(excluding2011XLTI4Manual),Edge(excluding2011SE),Flex(excluding2011SE),Explorer(excluding2011Basemodels),SportTrac],or$3,000CDN[F150(excludingRaptorand2011RegularCabXL4x2),F250-550,E-Series,Expedition](eachan“EligibleVehicle”).RebateamountmaybeusedasadownpaymentorreceivedaschequefromFord,butnotboth.TaxespayablebeforeRebateamountisdeducted.RYRRebatesareavailabletoresidentsofCanadaonlyexcludingNorthwestTerritories,YukonTerritory,andNunavut.EligibleVehiclemustbepurchased,leased,orfactoryorderedduringtheProgramPeriodtoqualifyforaRebate.RebatescanbeusedinconjunctionwithmostretailconsumeroffersmadeavailablebyFordateitherthetimeoffactoryorderordelivery,butnotboth.Rebatesareraincheckable.Rebatesnotavailableonany vehiclereceivingCPA,GPC,CommercialConnection,orDailyRentalRebatesandCommercialFleetIncentiveProgram(CFIP).Limitedtimeoffer,seedealerfordetailsorcallFordCustomerRelationshipCentreat1-800-565-3673.©2010FordMotorCompanyofCanada,Limited.Allrightsreserved. ▼OffervalidfromOct.1/10toNov.1/10(the“OfferPeriod”)onlytoresidentCanadianCostcomembersingoodstanding,activeasofAugust31,2010.Usethis$1,000CDNCostcomemberoffertowardsthepurchaseorleaseofanew2010/2011FordorLincoln(excludingFiesta,Focus,Ranger,ShelbyGT500,F-150Raptor,F-650-F-750)(eachan“EligibleVehicle”).Thisofferisraincheckable.Thenewvehiclemustbedeliveredand/orfactory-orderedfromyourparticipatingFordMotorCompanyofCanada(“Ford”)dealerwithintheOfferPeriod.Offerisonlyvalidatparticipatingdealers,issubjecttovehicleavailability,and maybecancelledorchangedatanytimewithoutnotice.Onlyone(1)offermaybeappliedtowardsthepurchaseorleaseofone(1)EligibleVehicle,uptoamaximumoftwo(2)separateEligibleVehiclesalesperCostcoMembership Number.Offeris transferabletoimmediatefamilymembersdomiciledwithaneligibleCostcomember.This offercanbeusedin conjunctionwithmostretail consumeroffersmadeavailablebyFordateitherthetimeoffactoryorder(iforderedwithintheCostcoOfferPeriod)ordelivery,butnotboth.Onapplicablevehicles,thisoffercanbecombinedwithRCLProgramincentives.ForsmallfleetswithaneligibleFIN,thisoffercanbeusedinconjunctionwiththeSmallBusinessIncentiveProgram(SBIP).OfferisnotcombinablewithanyCPA/GPC,DailyRentalincentives,CommercialConnectionProgram,ortheCommercialFleetIncentiveProgram(CFIP).Customermayusethe$1,000CDN asadownpaymentorchoosetoreceivearebatechequefromFord,butnotboth.Applicabletaxescalculatedbefore$1,000CDNofferis deducted.Dealermaysellorleaseforless.Limitedtimeoffer,seedealerfordetailsorcalltheFordCustomerRelationship Centreat1-800-565-3673.©2010FordMotorCompanyofCanada,Limited.Allrightsreserved.®RegisteredtrademarkofPriceCostcoInternational,Inc.usedunderlicense. ‡Classis SubcompactCarsvs.2010competitors.Estimatedfuelconsumptionratingsforthe2011Fiesta1.6LI4AutomaticSFEPackage:6.8L/100kmcityand4.9L/100kmhwybasedonTransportCanadaapprovedtestmethods.ComparisondatabasedonNaturalResourcesCanada(NRCAN)SubcompactCarsandR.L.PolkB-Car(excludingDiesel)classifieds.Actualfuelconsumptionmayvarybasedonroadconditions.

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mation and to register for this program, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 467-7417. ❚ Fraserview Village is holding a Christmas gift, craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fraserview Village Hall at 227 Street and 116 Avenue. Tables rent for $15 a piece. For more information or to book, call 463-2902.

November 13

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

❚ Community

Students learn Rotary ethical four-way test

Students in local elementary schools are learning how to apply the Rotary four-way test to make the right decision when faced with a challenge. Coordinated by the Meadow Ridge Rotary Club in Maple Ridge, Rotarians from both the Meadow Ridge Rotary Club and the Haney Rotary Club are visiting elementary schools in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge to introduce the Rotary code of ethics. The program has

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about Remembrance Day. He showed the movie The Sound Of Music to look at how and why the Second World War developed. The students were asked to use the four-way test to evaluate different characters’ decision making. For more information, contact Matt DeBruyn of the Meadow Ridge Rotary, at 462-1570 or mattdebruyn@ shaw.ca.

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can serve as a table or a place to sit when entertaining a crowd. Both Gallop and redesigner Eleanor Hunter recommend starting with the largest piece of furniture when looking to change things up. In most cases that’s going to be the couch, which is also usually the most expensive piece of furniture in the room. Both advocate playing it a bit safer when it comes to the fabric and colour of the couch. Sticking with a neutral tone in a more durable fabric will give the piece a longer lifespan. “You want it to be long lasting,” Gallop says. “That makes more sense with the bigger piece.” It also makes the most sense to start with the couch when deciding the layout of furniture in the room. Hunter, who is also a home stager, recommends ﬁnding, or creating, a focal point in the room. That could be an architectural point, such as a ﬁreplace or a window with a fabulous view, or one that you can

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FRIDGE, SIDE x side, white, ice maker, water dispenser. 21 cu ft. good cond $250 604-467-4889

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Lumber/Building Supplies Lumber/Building

2095 BUILDING SALE... “ROCK Supplies

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Dogs

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com RAGDOLL & Russian Blue Kittens, raised underfoot & post trained. $250 up. 604-581-2544

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★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

September Esthetics Program and Tuition Grant for Esthetics receive $1,000available tuition grant now

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Supplies

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Dogs

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To Eligible Students

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630.3300

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Horses

CLEAN HOG FUEL $250/truckload, Delivered. 13 units. Call 604-307-4607

Pet Services

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR airport because your pet deserves a vacation too! 604-238-Pets (7387)

604-630-3300 PUPS - purebred Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler), 1st shots. $500. Chilliwack. Call 604-512-7560.

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Dogs

BLACK LAB puppies, males & females, very cute, ready to go $450 604-793-9369

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GOLDEN RETRIVER pups & Golden Doodle pups, book now $650 & $850.. 1-250-674-0091

BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, 2 reverse, chip, wormed & shots, ready Nov 12. 604-987-0020

Clean Sweep?

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CLARINET, B flat, Selmer Yamaha, great cond. w/case $250, 604-831-6346

Lumber/Building Supplies Lumber/Building

BLUENOSE PITBULL 5 F pups avail now, taking appt, wormed, vet chkd call/text 604-701-7195

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Musical Instruments

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FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

Cats

1-888-748-4130

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Furniture

COCKER SPANIEL p/b pups with papers vet. shots, ready now, Vanc. $650 neg. 604-708-1752

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Business Opps/ Franchises

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The Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Times has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

Real Estate Services

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Business Services

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Financial Services

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Burnaby

Sun Oct 24th, 2-4pm 3337 Ganymede Dr, Bby N, 3 lvl T/H, 3BR + rec rm, quick sale, $295K Mala @ Sutton 604-710-9030

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Business Opps/ Franchises

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Surrey

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Houses - Sale

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Apartments & Condos

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Apt/Condos

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604 936-3907

AMBER (W)

Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

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ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

PT MDY. New 2 BR, 2 baths (1 PT MDY. NewGas 2 BR, baths (1 with jacuzzi). f/p, 2SS fridge, with jacuzzi). Gas f/p, SS fridge, in-suite laundry, granite counters, in-suite laundry, alarm, u/grd granite prkg, counters, storage. alarm, u/grd prkg, storage. $1400/mo incl heat & h/w. Ns/np. Immed. Nrincl W.C.E. $1400/mo heat 604-255-0481 & h/w. Ns/np.

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Rentals

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Apt/Condos

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6508

Apt/Condos

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Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U. Bby N. Nice 1 BR, quiet. $675 incl heat & h/w, hyrdo, prkg. By bus. Av Nov 1. NS/NP. 604-205-9409

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Apt/Condos

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6508

Fun By The Numbers

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6008

Condos/ Townhouses

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6008 4060

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Sat Oct 23rd, 2-4pm 8655 159 St, 3 lvl T/H just 3 yrs old, 3BR, 3ba, nr amens, quick sale, $335K Mala @ Sutton 604-710-9030

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Legal Services

Apt/Condos

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49. Radioactivity unit 50. Dull pain 51. 12-31 beverage container 58. Dypsis lutescens palm 59. A minute amount (Scott) 60. Formerly Persia 61. Edouard _____, Fr. painter 62. Goddess who defeated Thor 63. A stack or heap 64. Bone cavities 65. Millisecond 66. Pouches

extensions 27. Counterweights 28. Chili con _____, Mexican dish 29. Writer Clare Booth ____ 30. Kami of fertility 31. Generalis lily 32. Strong construction alloy 34. Expectorate 37. Outlines 40. Cleft lips 43. Rope ﬁber plant 46. One who ﬁnds missing persons 47. Vinegary 48. Extremely high frequency 50. Administer an oil

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RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

SELKIRK MANOR 11867 222nd St., Maple Ridge 1 BR Apartments H/wd flrs, new paint, bright & spacious, covered prkg, lots of closet space, great views! Cats ok, no dogs. Immed. Call: 604-467-0121 SURREY/CITY CENTREQUATTRO - 13733 & 13789 107A New Junior 1 & 2 bdrm suites, all appliances, alarm, large patio, granite countertops, sec. prkg, storage&gym, short walk to sky train, shops & bus W&D Avail.Now $750 & up N/S N/P. Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

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Duplexes - Rent

BBY, NORTH. Clean 2 BR, g/lvl. Nr SFU. Big back yard. Nice area. Ns/np. Immed. 604-253-0168 COQ, MUNDY Park. lrg 2 BR, lower lvl, 5 appl, carport. $995 incl util. Ns/Np, Now. 604-291-2090

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Houses - Rent

COQ, Blue Mtn / Como Lake. 3 BR, upper floor, 1.5 baths, 6 appl., big sundeck. $1,490/mo + 2⁄3 utils. Ns/np. Nr schools. 604-939-6077 POCO 4 BR, 2.5 baths house, 2600 sqft, newly reno’d, 2 car garage, priv lot, $2300. pets ok, Avail Nov 15. 604-809-4353 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 7 Bdrm HOUSE w/3 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,488M WHITE ROCK - 15532 Madrona Drive 3 bdrm, HOUSE on quiet Cul-de-Sac, huge fenced yard, dbl garage, 2yr old roof. $1,688M

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Office/Retail Rent

RESTAURANT for lease/sale! Maple Ridge restaurant. Fully equipped, ready to open, was lic. for 43 seats, also offices for lease, 2nd flr.location 269sf - 624sf 604-462-8164 or 604-339-5899

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Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

POCO, Own BR / bath, Female only. $525 incls utls, W/D, share home. NS/NP. 778-216-1727

6595-35

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

$500, LRG BR in Rancher in M.Ridge, nr Hospital, shrd kitchen, l/r, bath, w/d & utils incl, NS NP, refs req’d, 604-463-9134 ROOMS AVAIL in M. Ridge, East & central, np, near bus, utils incl’d, immed. $450 up. 604-970-5706

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Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR, modern, lower suite in E MR. Priv ent, patio &w/d. n/s n/p Incl utils & net. 604-836-1187 $850 Available October 15

BBY, EAST. 2 BR bsmt suite. Ns/ np. $900/mo incl hydro. Immed. Nr bus & schools. 604-777-2038 BBY EAST, 3 BR g/lvl ste, Brand New, nr bus, n/s, n/p, $1200 incls hydro & gas, Nov1. NS/NP. 604-512-8196 or 604-722-4142

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Suites/Partial Houses

BBY NORTH. Bright 1 BR, grnd/ lvl, priv entry, granite flrs, all appls., N/s, n/p. $850/mo incls utils. Avail immed. 604-299-2448

BBY SOUTH UPPER UPPER 2 2 BR BR + + Den Den BBY SOUTH 2,000sf ste, W/D, W/D, D/W, D/W, lge lge deck, deck, 2,000sf ste, sec pkng. Nr bus/schls/5 mins to sec pkng. Nr bus/schls/5 mins to Metro NS/NP. $1350 $1350 + + 1/3 1/3 Metro Town. Town. NS/NP. utils. Avail utils. Avail Nov Nov 1. 1. 604-728-0377 604-728-0377 COQ, 3 br main flr house, dw, fp, COQ, 3 br main flr share house,wd, dw, ns, fp, $1300+60% utils, $1300+60% share wd, ns, np, avail Nov.utils, 1, 604-808-4155 np, avail Nov. 1, 604-808-4155 COQ BOOTH Av, Upper flr 3 BR, COQ BOOTH Av,Av Upper 3 BR, 5 appls, garage. now.flr$1500. 5 appls, garage. now. $1500. N/S. Small pet ok.Av778-388-2494 N/S. Small pet ok. 778-388-2494

COQ CTR. Very clean, big 1 BR. Shared laundry. $750/mo COQ CTR. Very Ns/np. clean, big 1 BR. incl utils/internet. 1, Nov Shared laundry. Avail Ns/np.Nov $750/mo 15th or Dec 1st. Avail 604-464-1085 incl utils/internet. Nov 1, Nov 15th or Dec 1st. 604-464-1085 COQ. WW Plateau. 3 BR g/l, sep ent. NrWW schl,Plateau. golf, bus. Own COQ. 3 BR g/l,W/D. sep $1050. 604-475-1844, 727-2935. ent. Nr schl, golf, bus. Own W/D. $1050. 604-475-1844, 727-2935. MRIDGE 1 br, brand new, $650, hydro, cable pets, no MRIDGE 1 br, incl, brandnonew, $650, smoking. Nov 1st. hydro, cable incl, 604-715-8400 no pets, no smoking. Nov 1st. 604-715-8400 M-RIDGE 2 br+den, bsmt ste, Selkirk 1500sf. ldry, n/s, pet ok, M-RIDGE 2 br+den, bsmt Now ste, 1/3 util, $1000 604-322-0180 Selkirk 1500sf. ldry, n/s, pet ok, 1/3 util, $1000 604-322-0180 Now

NEW WEST, 6th/16th. 1 BR. Ns/ np, no laundry. Suits 1. $650/mo NEWhydro/cable. WEST, 6th/16th. 1 BR. Ns/ incl 604-520-6279 np, no laundry. Suits 1. $650/mo incl hydro/cable. 604-520-6279

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Meadowridge Gryphons burn Blazers

Meadowridge School’s soccer team took 19 players to North Vancouver for a game against the Waldorf Blazers last Wednesday. The Blazers have a solid team – they scored 13 goals in their first two league games and have been to provincials in the past, something Meadowridge School wishes to accomplish. Meadowridge’s Gryphons are currently tied for the top spot in the North Division. The boys were told the perfect scenario would be to notch five goals against Waldorf and to get a shutout. Defence was exceptional and anything that did manage to go towards the net was gobbled up by goal keeper, Alex Kwon. Goals were scored by Raheem Esmail, Ashwin Singh and striker Josh Jin, with two goals. The final score was 4-0. Meadowridge will host the first round GVISAA playoff game on the backfield tomorrow at 3:45 p.m. and Thursday they host the first round Fraser Valley Playoff game at 3:30pm. Come on out and support the Gryphons.

Pitt field opens

See Page 6 for a story about the official opening of the Pitt Meadows Community Field, attended by PM Soccer president Chris Begg (above), local players and dignitaries.

Rashaun Simonise (yellow and blue) of the Meadow Ridge Knights powers his way past a dense group of North Langley Bears defenders and towards the end zone in Saturday’s Bantam match-up at the Samuel Robertson Technical Team. Simonise would deke past several more defenders, only to step out-of-bounds several yards short of a touchdown. The Knights beat the Bears 24-0. Mitch Thompson/TIMES

Too many penalties, not enough goals

Minor hockey jerseys stolen from home Ridge Meadows RCMP are looking for approximately 30 Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association jerseys that were stolen off of a porch in the 24200 block of 101 Avenue in Maple Ridge. The stolen jerseys are white with red trim, with the hockey association’s crest on the front, and red numbers on the back. They have an approximate value of $1,200. The theft occurred some time between last Saturday and Sunday. Contact the Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251 if you have any information.

by Samantha Shirley-Urano editorial@mrtimes.com

The penalties just kept coming for the Ridge Meadows Flames and their opponents this weekend, with multiple calls for ﬁghting and game misconduct, among other infractions.

Send in your scores to mrantanen@mrtimes.com

Although Abbotsford and Mission had many penalties in their games against the Flames, they both outscored the Ridge Meadows team. The Flames only scored one goal last weekend, compared to the eight scored on them. The Junior B hockey team lost to the Abbotsford Pilots at home

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Friday, and the two teams got off to a slow start with a scoreless ﬁrst period. Two Pilots players scored in the second period, then the Flames returned with a power-play goal at 11:23.

Shane Harle scored the Flames’ only goal of the game, assisted by Matthew Genovese and Sean Kavanagh. The Pilots then scored at 17:12, bringing the score to 3-1 for the Pilots. The third period was rife with penalties, with many players on both teams getting ﬁve and 10-minute penalties for ﬁghting and game misconduct.

The last period of the game was scoreless, ending the contest 3-1 for the Pilots. The Flames’ goalie, Tyler Klassen, was awarded the second star of the game. He stopped 39 of the Pilots’ 42 shots, while Pilots goalie Brad Anderson saved 27 of 28 shots on goal. Anderson was given the third star of the game. The Flames played the Mission Icebreakers Sunday at the Mission Leisure Centre, and the Icebreakers shut out the Flames, outscoring them 5-0. Mission scored two goals in the ﬁrst period, then a third goal in the second period.

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In a repeat of Friday’s game, the gloves flew in the third period Sunday, with Flames and Icebreakers getting penalties for fighting and game misconduct. The Icebreakers scored their fourth goal at 6:30 in the third period, 11 seconds after a team penalty for the Flames for too many men on the ice. Mission scored again with about two minutes left in the game, ending it 5-0 in their favour. The Flames are fourth in the Harold Brittain Conference, with five wins and eight losses. The Icebreakers have lost nine of their 13 games this season; Sunday was only the team’s third win. They are fifth in the conference.

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