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Maple Ridge goes medieval Jim Welch (aka Baron James Wolfton), teaches Alexys Murphy (aka Alexandra Jones) how to hold and fire a traditional crossbow during the Antioch Invitational in the Albion Fairgrounds on Saturday. The event was a meeting of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a non-profit group focused on preserving and re-enacting pre-17th century life. SCA events are usually closed to the public, but the Antioch Invitational, an event meant to capture the interest of potential members, was open to all – the first of its kind in B.C. Organizer Mary Kittel said she hopes it will become an annual event. See story page A23.

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Politics

Dalton expected on February recall list Local organizers have enlisted 160 volunteers to help collect signatures for the recall initiative. by Maria Rantanen mrantanen@mrtimes.com

Plans are afoot to launch a recall campaign against Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton in February 2011. Recall organizers for the Maple RidgeMission riding are compiling lists of people who will canvas for signatures in an attempt to have Dalton ousted and have set Feb. 28 as the date to put in an application for recall. “We’re very confident we’ll be successful with the recall campaign,” said Corisa Bell, campaign organizer for the riding. Currently they have about 160 canvassers lined up to start collecting names when the application is put in. After the

recall campaign begins, the organizers have 60 days to collect signatures. They will need to collect signatures from 40 per cent of registered voters from the riding, and plan to do so between Feb. 28 and April 30, 2011. Dalton is part of phase four of the recall campaign. The first phase began yesterday in an initiative to recall Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong. The goal of the recall campaign is to pressure the government to push up the HST referendum, currently set for Sept. 24, 2011, but Bell said the campaign is about much more than just opposition to the new tax. “It’s so much bigger than that,” she said. “HST was just the beginning.” Other issues people have raised concerns about are the BC Rail scandal and the suspension of the 15 per cent tax break, which Premier Gordon Campbell promised just a couple weeks ago. “People are just upset with the Liberal

party,” Bell said. Dalton, however, said the recall campaign is “NDP-driven” with people from the New Democrats working in the background. “A lot of the impetus is coming from the NDP,” he said. This is destabilizing for government and democracy, he added. “Recall was meant to recall someone who’s totally incompetent ... (who’s) transMarc Dalton gressing law,” he said. Dalton said he wants Maple Ridge-Mission MLA to keep working for his constituents until the fixed election date of May 2013. “That’s the time I can be judged on my record,” he said. Dalton pointed out that the economy of the province is in good shape and it’s an

“exciting time” for the province. A strong economy means more people in B.C. have jobs and are financially better off. “It’s really about the little guy, the senior citThis izen, the person on the story first street,” he said. Maple Ridge-Pitt appeared Meadows NDP MLA as Michael Sather disagreed with Dalton, saying the breaking recall campaign is being news at driven by the same www. people who organized the anti-HST petition and mrtimes. not the NDP. com If the recall campaign goes ahead, he would only be involved at a “low-level.” Sather doesn’t plan to attend any rallies to support recall, adding that he respects Dalton and doesn’t want to embarrass him. “I’m not a dirty fighter,” Sather said.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Upfront

Maple Ridge Chrysler We’re closer than you think!

Development

What lies ahead for Albion?

Community groups are getting a second What’s OnLine chance to give input on the Albion Flats.

Some late night shopping, of sorts, at Superstore landed a wanted Maple Ridge man behind bars last week. A 40-year-old local man was arrested for shoplifting at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday. It turned out he was wanted on three outstanding warrants, and was in breach of probation for being at Superstore, a history that landed him back behind bars. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”

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Development in the Albion Flats has polarized opinion in Maple Ridge with groups

Maple Ridge council decided to hold a second consultation meeting on Dec. 8. Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said he and council want to “get this right.” “This is incredibly important,” Daykin said. “We want to get everyone’s input.” The Albion Flats would need approval from the Agricultural Land Commission to be developed as well as 51 per cent weighted approval by Metro Vancouver.

The picture of the whole Spencer farm appeared to be taken about the time it was bought by the municipality in 1959. A group of Robertson and Ritchie children (below) swimming in a big puddle somewhere on the Albion flats.

Skills recognized Two awards were given to the District of Maple Ridge for how it kept the community aware of downtown construction. The District’s ability to keep a two-way stream of communication open between the municipality and businesses during recent large-scale renovations has netted them two international awards. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”

New Envision boss With more than 14 years in the business, Jeff Knutson is stepping into the branch manager’s shoes at the Ridge Meadows branch of Envision Financial. “I am… committed to becoming involved with the community organizations of Maple Jeff Knutson Ridge and Pitt Meadows to increase our branch’s impact on the local communities,” he said. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “News”

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In a special report, a local historian offers insight to Albion. by Val Patenaude

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am Robertson was the first person to own the land south and east of Kanaka Creek from its mouth to what is now 240th Street. Robertson started visiting the land in the 1860s, even before he homesteaded there, and is known to have planted fruit trees in any natural clearing he found. By the time he quit as a carpenter, boat-builder, and barrel-maker for the Hudson Bay Company’s Fort in Fort Langley and took up his homestead, he had bearing fruit trees, which were the first producing orchards in B.C. Other than orchard and hay production, there is no other historic record of development on the Albion Flats until the establishment of the Spencer farm. David Spencer, founder of a department store in Vancouver, bought land in Albion in 1919.

He purchased 400 acres in all – a It was to be a prize-winning large amount even by that day’s herd that brought favourable attenstandards – that extended north tion to the region’s milk producers. from River Road and east from The farm also served as a dropKanaka Creek. off point for beef cattle from the This was all land that had previPrairies, and for a time there was a ously been owned by Robertson slaughterhouse just south of where and his descendents. the CP Rail crossed Kanaka Creek. Robertson had died in 1897 and By 1926 the business had while the farm had grown so much been operated for that Spencer added many years followa residence on the ing his death, hard property. times during the First The Gazette newsWorld War led to a paper noted that tax sale of this large “rumour has it that portion of acreage. one of the employMaple Ridge Museum photo collection #2041 The Spencer famees is to occupy the This milk house picture was ily then took it upon house.” This was likely taken in the early 1960s themselves to work thought to be the their way around small house just just after it became the office the Albion Flats and south of the milk for the fair association. make sure it was all house on 105th properly diked as flooding by the Avenue, which was occupied by Fraser River and Kanaka Creek farm manager Oliver Evans. was an annual threat. In January of 1927, the Spencer In 1920, David’s son, Col. Victor farm had an open house, and The Spencer, started a dairy farm on Gazette wrote that the 200 people the property, complete with 150 in attendance were treated to a jersey cows. Some of the cows “demonstration thoroughly praceven came straight from the island tical and an entire success and of Jersey! covered the two great aspects, pro-

duction and marketing.” In 1932, the farm was sold to the Associated Dairies, which continued to use it as a dairy farm, and added hogs and turkeys as well. It was later used for raising rabbits and then hogs. By 1959, when the District of Maple Ridge purchased the property, it was no longer being farmed. Anxious to have more land in the centre of Haney for development, the municipality offered the larger Spencer farm to the Maple Ridge Agricultural Association in exchange for the “Aggie Grounds,” which were located between 224th and 226th Streets – from just behind the business frontage on Lougheed Highway, north to McIntosh Avenue. The agricultural association took over ownership of the site, including the largest single-barn building available for fairs in the valley, and used it for the agricultural fair. The only original farm buildings remaining today are the milk house and the small home built for Oliver Evans.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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Lougheed Highway was blocked to traffic from Harris Road to Maple Meadows Way (at about 200th Street.)

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Gas leak shuts highway It was a cold night for some area homeowners who didn’t get gas back. by Maria Rantanen mrantanen@mrtimes.com

Students at Edith McDermott Elementary School and residents north of Lougheed to the CP Rail tracks between 200th and Harris Road in Pitt Meadows were told to stay indoors after a natural gas line ruptured on Monday afternoon. Lougheed Highway was closed in both directions for about two hours from about 1:15 p.m. onward. Pitt Meadows Fire and Rescue, the RCMP, and Terasen Gas were on site as the natural gas company repaired the two-inch line that was ruptured near Park Road on Lougheed.

There were no reports of injuries, but passersby commented on the strong smell of gas. The City of Pitt Meadows told people in the affected area to “shelter in place” while the repair work was being done, said Pitt Meadows communications officer Lorna Jones. The road was re-opened just after 3 p.m. The gas pipeline was damaged after an excavator was digging as part of the highway expansion construction, said Terasen spokesperson Kirsten Walker. Eighty-five customers had their gas cut off for safety reasons, Walker said, and Terasen Gas will visit each home to restore the meter and relight appliances. Walker said if customers aren’t home when the company comes to restore it, they should call 1-877-711-8877.

Are you prepared for the snow? Severe winter weather can wreak havoc for commuters and pedestrians alike. Please prepare yourself and your family in advance for the unexpected this winter. ❄ Have an up to date home and auto preparedness kit (including food, ﬂashlights, warm blankets, etc) in case you are stranded or lose power. ❄ Drive according to the weather and road conditions, and allow extra time to arrive at your destination. ❄ Yield to snow plows and sanders which at times must plow and sand the centre line of the road. ❄ As a pedestrian, always wear appropriate footwear and reﬂective clothing. ❄ Assist municipal crews during snow removal by moving all vehicles off public roadways.

When It Snows Main Routes

Crews focus on First Priority Routes - major streets, transit routes, routes near schools and collector streets ﬁrst. Crews will work continuously to ensure that these streets are kept open. When there is continual or repeated snowfall, it may be necessary for the snow removal equipment to remain on the major routes for extended periods of time to ensure they are kept clear. Public spaces such as sidewalks adjacent to civic buildings, parks, pedestrian accesses and mailboxes may not be cleared for some time, as crews will be focusing on roadways ﬁrst.

Minor and Residential Routes Minor collector and residential streets are dealt with only after the ﬁrst priority streets are taken care of.The extent of snow clearing on residential streets is also dependent on access - parked cars can hamper this activity to the point of the street not being cleared. Clearing and maintaining all of our roadways during a snowstorm takes time and planning and can be difﬁcult.We appreciate your understanding, patience, and cooperation during this season.

After It Snows

Please remember to clean the snow from all the sidewalks adjacent to your property.Your neighbours and people who deliver city services to your property will appreciate the ease at which they can negotiate the sidewalks. We have a bylaw requiring owners or occupiers of a property to remove snow and ice from sidewalks or footpaths bordering his/her property by 10am following a snowfall. If the property owner fails to do so, the Bylaw Enforcement Ofﬁcer has the authority to issue a ﬁne or to remove the snow at the property owner’s expense. Once the snow melts, it needs to make its way to the catch basins, so please keep gutters and drains adjacent to your property clear of leaves and snow.

Snow Angels

Looking out for our neighbours Snow Angels is a campaign that encourages residents in both Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge to be good neighbours and help other neighbours who have mobility or other health issues with snow removal. Watch for people in your neighbourhood that could use help and ask if you can lend them a hand by keeping their sidewalks clear or offering to run errands for them if they have difﬁculty getting out in the snow. Being a Snow Angel is not only being a good neighbour, but could prevent an injury or even save a life!

More Information

Visit the City of Pitt Meadows website at pittmeadows.bc.ca or facebook page at facebook.com/pittmeadows for the most complete and up-to-date information. In an emergency weather situation, listen to your local radio and television stations for public broadcasts. If you need to report an after-hours public works emergency, please call the Operations Dept. emergency line at 604-465-2465.

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Fundraising

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Garibaldi nears its goal of raising $10,000 for a school in Sierra Leone.

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Imagine attending school and hanging out with friends, but not being able to verbally communicate. This was the challenge faced by about 150 Garibaldi students Friday, as they completed a 24hour vow of silence to raise money for the Free the Children campaign. This campaign brings children together from all over North America and encourages them to take action to improve the lives of children overseas. Students at Garibaldi Secondary have been taking part in this event for three years now, raising money to build and equip a school in war-torn Sierra Leone. They have almost reached their goal to raise $10,000. “All of the money is going to give kids in Sierra Leone a voice,” said Grade 12’s Samantha Stanley, one of the event organizers. So how hard was it for a bunch of teenagers to keep

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A few particpants who took the vow of silence. Clockwise from bottom left: Keisha Gill, Sara Stanley, Alexandra Narowski, Tara McDonald, Samantha Stanley, Elisha Summer, and Danielle McRobbie. quiet for 24 hours straight? “It was really hard, especially at home,” said Grade 11 student Danielle McRobbie. “My family would just try to get me to talk and you have to remind yourself that you’re [taking a vow of silence].” Grade 12 student Michelle Cleaver echoed the sentiment: “It’s really hard when you’re helping out in a classroom and you can’t give any [verbal] instruction” she said.

Stanley nodded her head in agreement: “It’s very difficult when you can’t have a conversation.” When the students, and some teachers, first took their vow last Thursday afternoon they all left their lunch meeting with neon blue tape over their mouths and signs on their clothes. The markings indicated to everyone that they were not allowed to talk. As the hours went on, they hung on to the signs

but the tape became too uncomfortable. “I slipped up once in sewing class,” said Grade 9’s Keisha Gill. “As soon as I spoke I got a sinking feeling in my stomach and I knew I messed up.” Free the Children, which was started in 1995, has already built more than 650 schools around the world and the organization is expanding all the time. For more, visit www. freethechildren.com.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Maple Ridge council

Untidy lot given reprieve Complaint sparks close look at use of a North Maple Ridge property. by Maria Rantanen mrantanen@mrtimes.com

A property on 136 Avenue has paraphernalia scattered around and has prompted a complaint to the District of Maple Ridge’s bylaw office. Plastic barrels for gathering rain, machinery, wood, pails, debris, old ladders, and a few old vehicles were on the property at 22296 136 Ave. when bylaw officers visited about a month ago. “The property is clearly in horrific shape and needs to be cleaned up,” Councillor Mike Morden said at Monday’s council workshop. Since then some of the debris has been removed, but District staff recommended council order a cleanup. The owner of the 15-by-99-metre property was at council workshop with her husband and son, and council decided to give them until Jan. 10 to come up with a cleanup plan and report back to council. While several councillors acknowledged the property was a mess, they also spoke about the need to support people who want to farm on small narrow strips of land, and how farmers tend to gather material to use in farming. The family argued at council workshop that the principal use of the property is

agriculture. The owner’s son, Wilson To, said the family plans to use a lot of the material for farming, for example, the wood to build raised beds, and rain barrels for collecting water. Councillor Cheryl Ashlie asked whether there are farm receipts coming from the property, to which District staff replied that B.C. Assessment states the property is vacant land. “I think that lot absolutely needs to be cleaned up,” she said. However, later she said this issue should be looked at by the agricultural committee, and a review “The property should be done of is clearly in how many properties – small, narrow horrific shape properties with no and needs to residence on them be cleaned up.” – are in similar shape but are being used Michael Morden for agriculture. This might be the “tip of the iceberg,”’ she said, and she wanted to know how extensive this kind of farming is. Farming is not cheap, said Councillor Judy Dueck, but she added the neighbours have a right to live next to a tidy property. “We all want to buy vegetables that are grown locally,” said Mayor Ernie Daykin. But he added, if the stuff on the property sits too long, it will become unusable. In addition, he said, the District has an obligation act on the complaint about the untidy and unsightly condition of the property. The recommendation from staff was to take down a shed that was falling apart and clean up the property.

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School districts need to challenge themselves to keep up with technological change but also recognize how students have changed over the past 15 years since the introduction of the Internet and high-tech gadgets. At a recent forum organized by the Ryan McAdams Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school disPublisher trict, the community was asked to start thinking about whether the education Bob Groeneveld being delivered to students today is bgroeneveld@mrtimes.com relevant to the world waiting for them Editor when they graduate. “With the best of intentions, we’re preparing our students for the past,” said the forum’s keynote speaker Ted McCain, an author and teacher at Maple Ridge Secondary. Students are connected to the outside world at all times – many of them Roxanne Hooper sending and receiving texts throughout rhooper@mrtimes.com the day, inside and outside of school, Assistant Editor or surfing websites on their phones and other personal devices. The school district has to be able to get a handle on technology in order to engage these students in learning. School is still largely textbook-based, but when most people need a piece of information, they don’t reach for a reference book, they Google it. Shannon Balla But in order to teach students to sballa@mrtimes.com use technology appropriately, teachSales Manager ers have to have the digital devices at their disposal. And who will pay for Contact us the upgrades needed to technology in Visit our Website schools? Computers are costly and they www.mrtimes.com become obsolete quickly. Email us Schools are strapped for cash and editorial@mrtimes.com precious parent advisory council fundraising dollars are often used to pay for Follow us on Twitter computers for schools. mapleridgetimes Currently, parent advisory counWrite us a letter cils around the district continue their #2 - 22345 North Avenue grassroots fundraising – albeit severely Maple Ridge, B.C., V2X 8T2 curtailed after the introduction of healthy food rules in schools – but buySwitchboard 604-463-2281 ing computers for schools means that Classified 604-463-7283 there is less money to support field Delivery 604-463-2281 trips, musical instruments or fine arts Fax 604-463-9943 programs. Our office is open Monday to It’s time for the provincial governFriday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ment to put its money where its mouth is and instead of saying they want B.C. Editorial to be the most literate jurisdiction on Maria Rantanen the continent, they should pay for the Amy Judd tools to make this possible. Troy Landreville M.R. Advertising Lisa Hickman Tammy Kolisnyk Ralph De Adder

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I’m a believer: Santa lives long before the next Yuletide was on I didn’t used to believe in Santa my experiential horizon, I was no Claus. longer a believer. That is, like most kids, I started But today, I opened an email from out believing, then I didn’t… but – of all place – Canada Post, and now I do again. realized that I am a believer again, But my concept of Santa has after all. changed significantly from the Bob The email was a simple reminder Sinterklaas who started me out on Groeneveld that it’s getting close to time for kids this journey through belief, disbelief, to get their letters in to Santa, so that and back to belief. Odd Thoughts he will have time to answer them all The Dutch Sinterklaas of my earlibefore Christmas. est memories is actually much more Suddenly I realized that Santa lives! believable than the Santa Claus who replaced He lives not just in the hearts and minds of him as my family Canadianized. children who are too young and naive to cast off But to a three- or four-year-old, suspension of the logic that stands against any possibility of his disbelief – the heart of all great tall tales – isn’t existence. terribly difficult. I don’t actually recall the tranHe lives also in the very real volunteer work sition in my mind, but I’m sure it was easy that goes into making Christmas special for the enough to shift my world view from believing a benevolent guy riding on a white stallion handed children who desperately need to believe in out oranges for good kids, to believing an elf in a something that is good and decent. I realized that he lives in the 11,000 postal flying sleigh swooped down from the North Pole workers who volunteer their time every year to with candies and our most favourite toys. keep him alive – by answering more than a milI suspect I was too young for my parents to lion letters, in 30 different languages – sent each introduce me to the flip side of the Sinterklaas year to: tale: Black Peter sticking the bad kids into his Santa Claus coal sack and hauling them off to suffer some North Pole H0H 0H0 sort of eternal torment – but I’ll suggest that also Canada. would make it easier for children of immigrants Closer to home, Santa lives in the Maple Ridge to discard their parents’ traditions and embrace Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society. a jolly old elf who, at his worst, might hand He lives in the Friends in Need Food Bank and “naughty” children a lump of coal (which interthe Meadow Ridge Food Bank. estingly correlates with a milder version of the He most certainly lives in local firefighters who Black Peter story). help collect donations, and in the students and My belief in any sort of Santa flagged someteachers and parents and everyone who helps what after an older brother pointed out that we schools raise funds for charities at Christmas. didn’t have a fireplace, and if Santa came down He lives in Salvation Army kettles, and in the the chimney of our wood stove, he’d be trapped people who stand in the wet and the cold, asking inside and would surely be burned to death. Before my parents could respond to my cries of for help for those who need help at this time of anguish, I was quickly reassured that Santa prob- year, perhaps more than any other. Santa lives in all the other groups and busiably would simply pass us by… and leave the nesses that help to keep him alive. presents out on the front porch. And he lives in you, too… if you’re willing to But the seed was sown. By the time Christmas had come and gone, and lend him a hand.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Albion

Prepare for round two Editor,

I was delighted to read of a second opportunity for shopping and growth in Albion. The first charette was deeply flawed from the start, and was hijacked by the special-interest group in the usual tenacious way of killing any growth business idea. When I read the list of attendance at the last meeting, I noticed a lack of business interests. Even the land owners SmartCentres mall development did not attend. All I see is advisory groups. The flaw: never ask 100 people what that think. You will get a 100 ideas. You never invite 29 groups, societies advisory committees, and councils as each has their own agenda. This process will never see a single consolidated idea or plan. Not one group on the list has any experience or knowledge in building or planning any major project little alone a shopping centre. This is a business meeting not a social gathering of societies and committees. If council needs to ask what people think, do a survey using a reputable firm. I write this letter to help draw attention

to the greater need and benefit to Maple Ridge residents. We need to keep more shopping dollars in town, we need business tax dollars, and we need local jobs. Administrator Jim Rule asked a very good question: if this charette fails, what do we do? First we need to build a business partnership with the property owners, then put out a call for proposals, inviting architects and engineering firms with the experience and knowledge in the field. When that process is complete we need to proceed with a call to tender for professional project managers, designers, and general contractors. Build a facility that we can be proud to have built for the future. Let’s not build any more three-lane bridges. To pray or not to pray, that is the question. Let us reflect. Other councils have seen the light and [is considering] cancelling all prayer. Council meetings are business meetings not Bible study. Council has more pressing topics.

Environment

New B.C. law hurts servers Editor,

The new limits on blood-alcohol content for B.C. drivers mark a profound societal change in British Columbia. As your editorial on Nov. 16 so clearly states, “As for bar and restaurant owners losing money –tough.” Yes, the cost has been far too high, for far too long in regards to drinking and driving. While restaurant and bar owners lose money, the servers and other staff at these establishments are also losing money. As a professional server, I know the changes in income that myself and many tens of thousands of others across B.C. are now facing. This is obviously a cost of society going through a profound change. I’m also sure that, in the spirit of “the human lives that could be saved” with these new laws, our dentists will reduce their fees by 50 per cent. The cost of groceries will be reduced by 50 per cent. The price of cars, gasoline, bus fares, movies, computers, home repairs, and everything else we purchase and consume in our society will be reduced by 50 per cent. In fact, I’m sure we’ll all be happy to volunteer a 50 per cent pay cut. Remember, this is all for the sake of those who can’t control their own alcohol intake. To say “tough” to those of us affected by these societal changes is to cheapen the contributions that we make and have made as Canadian citizens. I do not advocate a return to an increase in drinking and driving. I must, however, respond to the ignorance highlighted in this said editorial. If law-abiding businesses have the rules of business changed by government edict for the good of the community, then let us all follow the lead of the service and hospitality industry in B.C. We’re the ones taking it in the wallet with these new changes, therefore let’s all share the cost. After all, if it costs all the other sectors of our society “... a few bucks. It’s nothing compared to the human lives that could be saved.”

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It was with great pleasure that I read that Vancouver was recently ranked the second greenest city in the world. Now that is international attention we can really celebrate. This really lends credibility to those who’ve been claiming in recent years that Vancouver should position itself as the green technology capital of the world: Wall Street the financial capital, Tokyo the hi-tech capital, and Vancouver the green technology capital. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Can you imagine it? Instead of skyscrapers filled with oil executives and gold miners, they would be filled with people performing cutting edge research on how to harness energy from water in the atmosphere and others showing how we can easily run Vancouver’s new free wireless network on green energy generated by glacier runoff and rain water. We all know the green potential of B.C.’s geography, which makes Vancouver a natural fit for the international headquarters of green technology research and development. Undoubtedly, this would be a huge benefit to people across B.C. and Canada for years and years to come. And I can’t think of an international reputation I’d be more proud of.

Sandra Robinson, Maple Ridge

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Knife-wielding bandit sought by Roxanne Hooper rhooper@mrtimes.com

A young masked man is being hunted by Ridge Meadows RCMP following an armed robbery at a Maple Ridge video store this weekend. Robitronics Video, located at 228th Street and Dewdney Trunk Rd., was the target of a knife-wielding teenaged bandit at about 9:15 p.m. Saturday. He entered the store, produced the weapon, and demanded cash, police said. He was given an undisclosed amount of money, then fled, running north towards Greenwell Street. The bandit is described as a Caucasian man, 18 to 20 years old, about 6 ft. tall, with a thin build. He was wearing a black balaclava, blue jacket, and a dark green shirt. No one was injured in the robbery, but anyone with information is asked to call the Ridge Medows RCMP at 604-463-6251.

Dog and owner reunited

Mounties are being credited with reuniting a woman and her dog in downtown Maple Ridge late last week. Police were called to Valley Fair Mall at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, after a woman had tied her dog up outside the Save-On Foods store, while she quickly went inside to shop. When she returned, the dog was gone. A store employee told her – and police – that a woman walked off with the dog. She was seen travelling west towards 227th Street.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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Pitt Meadows hosts Christmas in the City event The Spirit Square Christmas tree will be lit in Pitt Meadows at a free family event beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday Dec. 3. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com

large tree, carollers, free hot chocolate, candy canes and Santa arriving in a miniature horse and buggy cart are just a few of the Christmas attractions at the second annual Christmas in the City event in Pitt Meadows from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3. “This is a free family event,” said Michael Hayes, president of the Pitt Meadows Foundation and co-chair of the Christmas in the City campaign. “It’s a great way to get out and celebrate the holiday season in Pitt Meadows.” About 500 to 600 people attended the event last year and Hayes is expecting even more to show up this year. The foundation will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Friends In Need Food Bank and there will be plenty of things to do for people of all ages. “We’ll also have hot apple cider and other businesses selling crafts,” said Hayes, “and the Economic Development Corporation is putting on a tree decorating contest.” The event will be held at Spirit Square, which Hayes said is a great location because it’s within walking distance from many developments and it’s in the centre of the city. “I know Maple Ridge has had one for many years,” said Hayes, “but we thought it was about time Pitt Meadows did something like this.” The Foundation is still looking for volunteers and corporate sponsorship for the evening. It will be a weekend of festivities in the community with this event on Friday, Maple Ridge’s Santa Parade on Saturday and the Osprey Village Christmas tree lighting on Sunday. “It’s spread out,” said Hayes, “so there’s no reason people won’t be able to get to one of them.”

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Holiday fun

Maple Ridge Christmas event welcomes Santa An all-free event features free photos with Santa, a live nativity scene, and an annual Santa Claus Parade.

hristmas in the Park at Memorial Peace Park and the Santa Claus Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4. The festival will run from 4 to 8 p.m. and will provide a healthy, festive, fun environment for both children and adults to celebrate the Christmas season. The parade route is the same as last year, starting at Dewdney Trunk Road and 221st Street at 6 p.m., winding its way east to 224th Street and down to Memorial Peace Park. The parade will circle the park and then end on Selkirk Avenue. Last year’s parade had 52 floats, and organizers expect as many or more this year. The Maple Ridge Christmas celebration is all free, but donations are welcomed.

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The parade includes marching bands along with floats.

“This year we’ve been hit with the recession hard,” said publicity chair Dianne Enns. The non-profit society is dependent on grants and donations, but donations are down about 20 per cent from last year. Sponsorship opportunities are available to help individually or corporately. Please contact the society’s fundraising chair Joan Winters at sponsorshipcoordinator@ mapleridgechristmas.ca to help. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be provided free of charge – bring your own mug. The Kiwanis Club will serve free hot dogs. Other activities include free photos with Santa, children’s arts and crafts, as well as festive entertainment provided by local bands, choirs, and entertainers. This year there will be a live nativity scene put on by Burnett Fellowship. Kids should bring their letters to Santa as Santa’s elves (courtesy of Canada Post) will be collecting the letters along the parade route. There will also be a mailbox in the park for letters to Santa. The deadline for registering a float is Nov. 30. Requests can be sent to mapleridgechristmas@gmail.com for a parade entry form. The Christmas Festival Society committee will hold its last meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6:30 p.m. at the chamber of commerce boardroom. New members are welcome. Volunteers are still needed and a volunteer orientation meeting will be held at the Maple Ridge Library in the Fraser Room on Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. “We would love to have new volunteers,” Enns said. “The more the merrier.” For more information send your questions or request to mapleridgechristmas@ gmail.com.

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Santa paid a visit to last year’s Osprey Christmas gathering, and is expected to return again this year. Organizers hope to attract even more than the 250 who attended last year’s event.

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Free Christmas event in Osprey A Christmas tree lighting will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com

he business owners and residents of Osprey Village invite everyone to come to view the Christmas tree lighting, hear some carols and even sit on Santa’s knee. Hody Lye, owner of Somatic Balance Massage Therapy and a member of the Osprey Village Business Association, said

they do this event every year to give back to the community and their neighbours. “We want to bring people to the village and foster a sense of community,” she said. Last year’s event attracted about 250 people. The evening is free but donations for the food bank are welcomed. There will be crafts, warm beverages, snacks, and the chance to sing along with carols and Christmas songs. The Christmas tree lighting takes place Sunday Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Village, located at the south end of Barnston View Road in Pitt Meadows.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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Gift ideas

Poinsetta sales help homeless animals by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com

But this way everyone gets beautiful plants and gives back to the community. The plants are available for purchase in red, white or pink; they will grow to about 13 inches tall and will be sold in a 6.75-inch pot. Vosper explained that this fundraiser will help the branch pay for medical costs for the animals, as many have been surrendered lately that require medical attention. “We need to put the animals right and get them ready for adoption,” said Vosper. Gale agreed that the medical fund is critical “because it tries to make the best quality of life for

the animal” she said. The BCSPCA is receiving a large chunk of the purchase price from each of the plants sold, and Vosper explained it is going straight to the Maple Ridge shelter and animals. People can order the plants until Friday, Nov. 26, by going online at http://spcamapleridge.plants4nonprofit.com/, or from the Maple Ridge shelter at 10235 Jackson Rd. All orders will be available for pickup on Saturday, Dec. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. “What better place to buy your plants than from your local SPCA?” Gale said.

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“We don’t receive any government funding,” said Mark Vosper, the Maple Ridge’s branch manager. “So we are depending on the community.” Luckily Sherilyn Gale and Rob Turner from Beneath Your Feet are organizing the fundraiser to help raise money and awareness. “We’re always trying to do something for our community, and we try to do what we can for the BCSPCA,” Gale said. “I knew I’d really like to help out and do something for Christmas, and it’s a really tough time of year for everyone.”

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Ridley Bent joins other music greats at ACT Barney Bentall and The Grand Cariboo Opry are in Ridge Thursday. On the heels of Ridley Bent’s CD release this summer, he’s spent the past few months visiting much of Canada. And that tour is now bringing him to Maple Ridge later this week. The 31-year-old awardwinning Canadian singer and songwriter – who brought fans country hits like I Can’t Turn My Back on the Bottle and Buckles and Boots – is joining a star-studded lineup of artists performing some of Canada’s finest roots and country music at The ACT Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 25. Bent is only one of a series of feature artists preparing to fill the ACT auditorium with their music. The night also features Juno award-winning Canadian artist Barney Bentall, and The Grand Cariboo Opry. Organizers say this team will be putting on a one-ofa-kind show that harkens back to a simpler time: “It is a dynamic evening, where everyone plays and everyone sings… sometimes all at once.” While all of them are recognized “unforgettable storytellers,” who offer great tales through song, Bent is among the youngest of the faction taking the stage Thursday. Like his past records, the new album released this summer called Rabbit On My Wheel reads like a collection of short stories, showcasing the Western Canada based artist’s keen fascination for characters whose life on the straight and narrow rarely lasts past the nearest exit to a short, crooked road. Although his tales are still as tall as they come, and the characters as large as life or larger, the cast of hard-drinking, fast-driving characters Bent unleashes on Rabbit On My Wheel, tend to be a shade less hell-bent on self-destruction than they are with keeping their lives between the lines and out of the ditch. Bent is never afraid to pepper his records with a few thoughts on love and loneliness – and his evolving cast of moonshinerunning, racecar-driving malcontents tend to know their way around the ladies as well as they do the back roads of the west. While that may be so, musically Rabbit On My Wheel definitely kicks it up a notch or six from his last record. Of course, these are love stories told the way only Bent can; tracks

that run the gamut from still has its share of shady hard and bitter to hardly characters, jackknifing better, including a beautitractor-trailers and whisfully rendered, deliberately key-fuelled bar fights. downAnd for tempo those who “It is a dynamic take on identify the classtrongly evening, where sic Dickey with his everyone plays and Lee song less reaeveryone sings… made famsonable ous by sometimes all at once.” characters George – the ones Concert organizers Jones in who tend 1962, She to prefer Thinks I Still Care. to stir things up with a While much of Bent’s pistol in one hand and a new material is drawn bottle in the other – there’s from real life experiences The Blood Trilogy. It’s a he’s gathered up on the companion EP, recorded road, Rabbit On My Wheel during the same sessions.

Bent describes it as a highly satisfying three-song western epic of violence and vengeance informed by his ongoing fascination with the bleak worlds of writers like John Steinbeck and Cormac McCarthy. Simply put, whether it’s love going strong but wrong in Livin’ With Her Ex, the straight up hooks of the album’s title track, or the three-way struggle between Junior Johnson, the whiskey and the wife, on lead single, I Can’t Turn My Back On the Bottle, Rabbit On My Wheel has everything listeners have come to expect

from Bent and more. It’s a smoking 12-song set chock full of fast cars, fine looking ladies and fist fights that finds Bent burning through a landscape of big country skies, with one hand on the steering wheel and one eye on the bottle every mile of the way. He’s expected to bring a lot of songs from his new album to The ACT this week. Thursday’s show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are $42, and available from The ACT website at www. theactmapleridge.org, or for information about the show, call 604-476-2787.

Ridley Bent is one of several wellknown Canadian singer-songwriters who will be performing at The ACT on Thursday evening.

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Christy Spurrell and Jaylene Pratt are in Ibarra this week competing at the first ever Pan-American youth climbing championship. Both Maple Ridge natives will be competing in a sixday competition starting today in three disciplines; bouldering, difficulty and speed. Until Monday, they were training in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, with the national team. The competition site in Ibarra presents a challenge for even these experienced climbers, as the walls are outside and weather will be a factor if it rains. The city is also situated at an altitude of 2,225m and climbers have to get used to this elevation. Both Spurrell, 17, and Pratt, 19, come from an oxygen-rich sea level environment and normally train on walls between 20’ and 40’ in height so they travelled early to the region to train their bodies as best they could before the competition started. Quito, situated at 2,850m, was the perfect place for the team to allow their bodies to acclimatize to altitude. The climbing wall in Quito is also very similar to the competition wall in Ibarra, both coming in at 60’ in height with steep overhanging walls. Spurrell does have a slight edge as she is the only member of the Canadian team that has competed at the Ibarra site before in 2007 at the World Youth Championships. Both these girls are experienced competitive climbers and train at Maple Ridge’s Rock Wall. They have previously represented Canada in many big international events and will compete this time against the USA, Mexico, Venezuela, Chile, Argentina and Ecuador. Competitors are facing a unique challenge however as Ecuador announced a

Flames melt Ice The Ridge Meadows Flames beat Mission Icebreakers 2-0 on Friday, but were unable to defeate the Abbotsford Pilots on Saturday. The Flames faced some tough competition over the weekend, and while they managed to shut out Mission, they couldn’t do the same to the top-of-the-league team, losing 2-6. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Jaylene Pratt trained hard ahead of the Pan-American Youth Climbing Championships in Ecuador, as did Christy Spurrell (below).

Mateo Le Van, a student at Highland Park Elementary in Maple Ridge, was a member of the Burnaby Mountain Selects U12 Elite fall touring team that travelled south of the border earlier this month to compete in an exhibition series hosted by the South Sound Starz. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports” Photo contributed

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and closing ceremonies are scheduled. The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC)and the competition organizers are in negotiations with the government to try to get an exception, but so far there is no change.

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Christopher Stanley stood poised, his rapier in one hand, dagger in the other. His movements were slow and deliberate, as he tried to anticipate his opponent’s next move. The clatter of steel-onsteel resounded through the wooden barn as Stanley parried and thrust at the man in the white tunic, his point striking home. Sebastian De Mitch Thompson/TIMES MORE Sandoval fell back With rapier and dagger at the ready, Chris Larson (aka “Christopher Stanley”) waits for his from the blow, sprawlPHOTOS ing out on to the barn opponent to strike at Saturday’s Antioch Invitational in the Albion Fairgrounds. ONLINE floor – defeated. Behind the triumph(SCA) at the SCA by interacting with research heraldry or wield ant Stanley, several the Albion the 60 to 80 members who a sword. people dressed in hoodies Fairgrounds on Saturday. attended. Mary Kittel, the event and sneakers watched in The SCA’s events are Between the two barns, organizer, said she hopes fascination, having – just usually private affairs, visitors could watch brave the event will become an minutes ago – been transbut for the first time in men and women battle annual occurrence that ported back in time. British Columbia, residents it out in full armour, or would stretch the entire Stanley and De of Maple Ridge and Pitt pit their skill against each weekend, instead of just Sandoval’s duel was one Meadows got a chance to other in archery shootouts. one day. of many fought as part of see inside their medieval Some stalls offered lesFor more information the Antioch Invitational, an world. sons on traditional weavon the Society for Creative event hosted by the Society The goal was to get new ing or milling, while others Anachronism, visit www. for Creative Anachronism people interested in joining allowed non-initiates to sca.org.

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28. Literary works of ancient Greece 33. ____ Ladd, actor 34. Lightly fry 35. ___ King Cole, musician 36. Nostrils 38. Red China 39. Alan Ladd movie 41. Fed 42. Animal backbone 44. Britania 28. Rule Literary workscomposer of ancient 45. Cognoscente Greece 47. Sends or receives TV signals

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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 unit 49. Radioactivity 65. Dull Millisecond 50. pain 66. Pouches

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A26 Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times

3508 3507

GOLDEN RETRIEVER Pups ready to go, first shots, email pics available. $650. 250-674-0091

Cats

HEATED HOODED cat bed, and adjustable black soft sided carrying case. 604-824-8487

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

3508

Dogs

6 BEAUTIFUL CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS pure bred, english style, CKC reg’d, $750. Ready for their new homes. Call Glenn 604-230-5136

ADORABLE POMERANIAN puppies, very sweet, 1st shots, 2 left $450.. 604-636-4238 AUSTRALIAN Red Heeler pups. 1st shots, vet ✔, ready to go, View parents. Sry 604-572-7249

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Pups, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed. $950. Chwk. 1-604-794-3561

JENNY - Lab Ret/Kelpie X/Large/ Young/Female. Sweet energetic girl needs a break. Easy in the home. Loves hiking/swimming/ toys/hugs. playful growl & boisterous with other dogs. Wary of strangers/new situations & will alert bark. Blooms with consistent handlers. A more rural, quiet home may be best. Visit the dogs at Vancouver Animal Shelter 1280 Raymur Ave 604-871-6885.

LAB PUPS CKC Reg’d Yellows & Blacks Good Temp. Shots & Tattooed. $750. 604-377-0820

BLK LAB pups family raised ready Dec 11. Will hold for X-Mas, vet checked $600. 604-991-4158

BOXER - CKC Registered flashy fawn male boxers. Champion Dam, Top Lines. Mom is pictured at boxerdog.ca/jewel $1200.00 604 596 2090 or 604 614 0952 or 604 792 9003 BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, 2 reverse, chip, wormed & shots, ready Nov 12. 604-987-0020 CHIHUAHUA X pug male Ready to go, shots & vet checked $550. 604-702-1960 or 604-316-2136

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com GOLD LABRADOR Retriever’ Pups, 2 male, 1 female, ready now. $850. Sry, 604-593-1532

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Pet Services

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Personals

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Real Estate Services

6005

★A RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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6050

Out Of Town Property

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6008

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

RENT TO OWN, If you have a small down payment, I have a home for you. Less then perfect credit ok. Call Kelly 604-418-3162

6020

❏WE BUY HOMES❏

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-14

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

REWARD FOR LOST PAPILLION last seen Gov rd Nth Bby Nov 11 778-882-7439

REAL ESTATE

Legal/Public Notices

Financial Services

SMALL FLUFFY PODDLE X, Male & Female. Ready to Go. $500/each. Bby 604-521-2797

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Real Car Cash Loans

604-777-5046

5505

MALTESE X 2 - 4 lbs full grown non shedding, quiet 2 males. 1st shot, dewormed $600. 604-392-7372

Livestock/ Poultry

Use your vehicle as collateral Borrow up to $10,000!

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5035

3540 BICHON FRIESE PUPS, 2 males p/bred unreg. 9 wks, 1st shots, homebreed $500 604-376-8327

5070

Dogs

www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $18,000 down $1,800/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

6020-26

North Vancouver

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

uSELLaHOME.com

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry Open House Sat 12-4, #104 6363-121st Boundary Park updated 1064sf 2br 2ba condo, hot tub $272K 597-8724 id5191 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Newton Investor Alert, 2 homes on 3/4 acre lot, subdivide? $700K 596-6572 id5260 S. Surrey 1700sf 2 or 3br 2.5ba exec gated townhome, 19+ $434,900 809-5974 id5265 Sry Panorama 2675sf 4br home on subdividable 7724sf lot $469K 778-999-3387 id5272 Sry Newton 7500sf 14br 9ba home w/suites, 10,000sf lot $799K 604-825-3280 id5273

YOU MUST see this Apt. in a prime position in Lower Lonsdale. 2 Br, 2 Baths In Suite wd, Gas fp, 6 Appls. Price $425,000 for 974sf. Phone: 604-988-6192

6020-34

6035

6508

Apt/Condos

— NEW — MANUFACTURED HOME FACTORY DIRECT 14x66 – $56,000 Doublewide $77,500

6508

Apt/Condos

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

office: 604 939-4903 cell: 778-229-1358

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation.

6070

Squamish/ Whistler

WHISTLER. $195,000. 1 BR condo. Reno’d. Walk to Creekside ski lifts. 1-604-907-1330 or email for pics: brianvs@telus.net

Need a New Place?

Mobile Homes

RENTALS MAPLE RIDGE Bright Lrg 1 BR & 2 BR, heat, hot water, cbl incls, Avail Now. 778-846-1169

TIMESHARE CANCEL. Were you misled when you purchased a Timeshare? Get out NOW with contract cancellation! STOP paying Mortgage and Maintenance! 100% Money back Guaranteed. 1-888-816-7128, X-6868 or 702-527-6868.

SURREY, Bridgeview. Rancher 3 BR, 2 bath, sep garage, fenced yard, $235,000. 50x120sf lot. $215,000. Call 604-580-3127

1-800-339-5133

Apartments & Condos

Real Estate Investment

Surrey

— QUALITY HOMES —

6505

6052

BBY, HIGHGATE. Clean 1 BR, fridge/stove, parking. $780/mo. No pets. Avail now. 604-803-9104

Find one in the Classiﬁeds

To advertise call 604-630-3300

6508

Apt/Condos

CALYPSO COURT 1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.

office: 604 524-8174 cell: 604 813-8789 COQ WW PLAT, 2 BR top flr, 2 baths, nr Douglas College & Pintree, u/g prkg, incls w/d, gas & h/w, $1280. 604-945-0559

office: 604 936-3907

BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

AMBER (W)

BBY METROTOWN 1 BR & 2 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-848-1790

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

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

BBY METROTOWN 1 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. $775 Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334

office: 604 939-2136 cell: 604 805-9490

COQ. 2 BR $875, 1 BR $800, Dec 1, incls d/w, heat, parking. Call 778-990-7079, 604-521-8249

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Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309 WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 11 out of 13 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500.00 Xmas CASH back. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-208-3205

9110

Collectibles & Classics

1995 E320 Mercedes conv $12500 call 604-351-4686

9125

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Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

2000 BUELL LIGHTNING 1200 by Harley Davidson

2005 FORD FOCUS ZXT, Stn Wgn, auto, 70k, options, blue, $5,000 Firm. Call 604-538-4883

Accelerate your car buying

Scrap Car Removal

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

All black. Perfect running condition. Only 10,500 original km. One of the last motors built by John Andres of JARZ Performance. Super fast and super fun! $6000 obo. Call 604.316.4342.

Scrap Car Removal

9145

(604) 209-2026

Aarrow Recycling

• Auto • Trucks • Equipment Removal We pay up to $300 cash

CALL RICK GOODCHILD 604-551-9022

Pays $150 minimum for Full-Size Complete Vehicles. Free Removal! 2-Hr. Service in Most Areas

Call 778-316-3217 FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-761-7175

RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604 939-8905 cell: 604 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

6540

Houses - Rent

2BR RANCHER. $1250 Renovated & well kept. West Central. Available now, subject to credit/ ref checks. 604-626-5844

office: 604 937-7343 cell: 778 848-5993 MRIDGE TOP flr, Haney’s Landing, 2 BR, 2 bath + den, wd, ug prkg, close to WC Express, Jan 1st, $1100/mth, 604-463-7405 NEW WEST. 1 BR Apt, $725/mo incls heat, light, cable, laundry, avail Dec 1. Call 604-780-0048

NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $710/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. Near schools, shops, bus & Skytrain. Avail immed or Dec. 1st. Cats okay! Deposit required.

Call 604-521-2884

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768

6515

Duplexes - Rent

BBY, NORTH. Clean 2 BR, g/lvl. Nr SFU. Big back yard. Nice area. Ns/np. Immed. 604-253-0168 COQ AUSTIN/MIDVALE, Newly Reno’d 5 BR Duplex, 2.5 baths, garage, lots of prkg, $2100, N/s, N/p. nr all amens, Avail immed. 604-421-4556, 604-340-2748

BBY, EAST. 2 BR, 2 lvls, 4 appl, big sundeck, garage. Smoking ok, pets ok. Near bus. $1600/mo + util. Avail Dec 1st. 604-809-3750 COQ, CENTRAL. 2 BR rancher by Como Lk. Priv w/d. $1300/mo. Sm pet ok. Now. 604-790-9500 M RIDGE 4 br, 2 bath + family rm, ldry, reno’d, big yard, lots of prkg, n/s $1350+util now 604-720-2977 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 7 Bdrm HOUSE w/3 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M WHITE ROCK - 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dble garage, 2 yr old roof....$1,388/M Call (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663

6595

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

POCO, Own BR / bath, $475 + cable, incls utils, W/D, share home. N/S, N/P. 778-216-1727 ROOMMATE WANTED to share fully furn 2 BR & Den T/H in PoCo, 2.5 baths, $725 + utils. n/s, n/p, nr Costco, Dec 1. 604-317-5745

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

3 BR bsmt, DEC 1st, share wd, large fenced yard, 118th & 216th, $900, ns, pet neg. 604-761-4434

HOME SERVICES 8055

Cleaning

Sports & Imports

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior

15% OFF

From Classic to Modern

6602

BBY, 22ND/BOUNDARY. 2 BR, sep W/D. Nr BCIT. Ns/np. $1000 incl hydro/cbl. Immed. Refs. 778-389-9925 or 604-879-1454

★ JIFFY Maid ★

A godsend for todays busy people. # 1 in housekeeping, bonded, 30 yrs exp. Family owned and operated. Rates $20/hr Exc. references. weekly/bi-monthly/monthly.

8075

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

Suites/Partial Houses

Cleaning

Computer Services

COMPUTER REPAIRS $39.99 & up. Certified technician, on-site service, free pickup. Call Joe @ 604-349-0656 www.softnetz.com

1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. 4x4, auto, red, 275,000 km, exc. cond. The snow is coming! $3,900 obo. Call 604-862-7373

8055

8058

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 9155

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

Call 604-467- 1361

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES 2H

604-723-8434

2000 NISSAN Maxima SE, 210K, no accidents, exc cond. receipts, loaded, sr, $5700, 604-855-0963

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

Find it online: http://classiﬁed.van.net

Drywall

Repairs, renos or large projects. Framing & finishing. 20+yrs exp. BCTQ certified. 604-781-9643

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

POCO 2 BR bsmt. Ns/np. Avail Dec 1, $800 incls utils, no w/d, 604-472-9722 or 604-941-9702

8080

Electrical

8087

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

• All Bobcat & Mini-X Services • Small Hauls Available • SNOW REMOVAL • Fast Reliable Service

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

COQ, CENTRAL. 2 BR, main flr, in duplex, spac & bright, $925/mo, shrd lndry, own deck & carport, no dogs, Avail Dec 1. 604 937-3534 COQ WESTWOOD Plat. Lrg 2 BR, W/D. Close to Douglas Coll & school. NS/NP. $1000 incls utls, net, cable. Av now. 604-944-3848 M. RIDGE, 1 BR bsmt suite, avail now, ns np, suit 1 person, share wd $700 incl utils. 604-467-8123

M. RIDGE W., 3 br 1 1/2 bath, f/p, lrg fenced yard, ns np, $1400 utils incl, nr schools 604-942-8478 M/Ridge 2 br, a/g ste, c/d/s,priv ent, nr all ammens, shrd ldry, ns np $895 Dec 1st 604-728-1855 MRIDGE 2 BR STE, ns, np, nr shops, transit, schools, ldry, Dec 1st , 604-339-7210 or 477-7210 NEW WEST Lrg 2 BR newly reno’d ste, $875 incl utls. Avail Dec 1. NS/NP. 604-522-6088

NEW WEST, Queensborough. Clean & spac 1 BR bsmt. Ns/np, no w/d. $700/mo incl hydro/cbl. Nr Wal-Mart. Dec 1st. 604-306-3057

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

POCO, Southside. 2 BR, upper floor. Full bath, shared w/d. Ns/ np. $850/mo + util. 604-941-7794

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944

POCO, Stafford/Shaughnessy. 1 BR ste. $775 incl heat & elec. Avail Now. 604-941-8344

GET ER’ DONE Flooring & Trim

PORT MOODY 2 BR ste, College Park area, incls w/d, N/s, N/p, immed, $895/mo. 604-551-7831 COQ 2 BR g/lvl, Spac, nr L’heed Mall & Coq Ctr, $1000 incls utils, ns/np, w/d, Now. 778-991-8565

Gutters

Maple Washing

PT COQ. 2 BR, f/ba, f/p, priv w/d. Great view! Ns/np. $950mo incl utls. Avail Dec 1. 604-944-1479

PT MOODY 221 Angela Dr. 1 BR grd lev, 900sf, share w/d, prkg, $795 incl utils. Now. Pet ok, n/s. 5mins L’heed Mall. 778-688-2594

6605

Townhouses Rent

NEW WEST Queens Ave, 2 BR T/H, $935/mo, Immed, N/P, quiet complex, 604 522-4123 POCO 2 BR T/H, $755/mo, quietfamily complex, no pets. Avail Now, Call 604-464-0034

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

Mission Industrial Park, 2500sf, double bay, 2 shipping doors, $1850+hst. 604-826-9864

To advertise call

604-630-3300

Laminate & Hardwood

604-841-1855 604-466-9733

8125

Gutters

Installations •• 5"Gutter Down Pipes •• Sofﬁts 30 Years Experience CALL TIM:

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

Exterior Cleaning & Upkeep

8220 Power Washing • Brush Washing Gutter Cleaning • Moss Control Window Cleaning Free Estimate

1-877-888-WASH (9274)

8160

Lawn & Garden

Fall Services

SAME DAY SERVICE Yard Clean-ups • Hedges Pruning • Gutters • Aeration Lawn Mowing Christmas Lights Rubbish Removal Free Estimates

310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca Book a job at: www.jimsmowing.ca

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

BBY, METROTOWN. Newer 2 BR, f/bath. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $950 incl util. Now. 604-377-8687

BBY/COQ lrg 2 BD bsmt ste. 1 full bath. insuite W/D, Cls to transit, L’heed Mall. 5 min to SFU. $1000 incl util. N/S, N/P. 604-808-2274

8125

“More than just mowing!”

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

POCO CENTER. 2 BR gr lev, own W/D, patio. Avail now. $850 incls utls, cbl. NS/NP. 778-245-8016

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Shared Accommodation

9160

THE SCRAPPER

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❚ Municipal Pension Retirees Association will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Maple

November 23 Ridge Public Library. There will also be a potluck.

❚ Which Computer Should I Buy? If you’re confused by the choices, come to the Maple Ridge Public Library at 7 p.m. for tech talk and an explanation of computer jargon. Learn whether a laptop or desktop, PC or Mac, netbook or iPad is best. Call the library at 604-467-7417 for information.

November 23

$28,999

$4,500

in price adjustments.

❚ The ODDS and a Maple Ridge eatery will power up the holiday train fundraising for the Friends in Need Food Bank at 10 a.m. The ODDS will kick off the fundraising drive with a mini concert at Trax Café, 1-23383 River Rd. A donation of a Hagstrom acoustic guitar and proceeds from sale of a special ODDS Sandwich are part of the fundraiser.

November 23

Manufacturer Rebate up to ......................................... $7,500‡

Plus qualifying customers can get

Ford Recycle Your Ride Incentive up to ................. $3,000!

Retire Your Ride Incentive .............................................. $300!

Ford Credit Cash (when ﬁnancing)up to ................ $1,500 †

UP TO

❚ Hairspray will be performed by the Garibaldi Secondary’s Interdisciplinary Arts Academy. This Broadway show won eight Tony Awards and inspired a major motion picture. The evening performances are from Nov. 23 to 27 at Garibaldi Secondary, 24789 Dewdney Trunk Rd. in Maple Ridge. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

November 23 to 27

2010 F-150 SUPER CAB XLT 4X4 2010 RANGER SPORT SUPER CAB 4X2 2011 F-250 SUPER CAB XLT 4X4 WESTERN EDITION

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Offer includes $7,500 manufacturer’s rebate and $1,500 air tax & freight. Offer includes $6,000 manufacturer’s rebate and $1,400 freight. Offer includes $7,000 manufacturer’s rebate and $1,550 air tax & freight.

Recycle your Ride Incentive .........$3,000 Ford Credit Cash (when financing) ..... $1,500 Recycle your Ride Incentive ...........$1,000 Ford Credit Cash (when financing) ......$1,000 Recycle your Ride Incentive ......... $3,000 Ford Credit Cash (when financing)...... $1,500

Eligible consumers can receive an additional

$14,499

$2,000

in price adjustments.

UP TO $3,300

TOWARDS MOST NEW FORD VEHICLES.

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Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. Tickets available at the school or The Little Cricket Gift Gallery, 22347 Lougheed Hwy. in Maple Ridge. Call the school at 604-463-6287 for information.

❚ Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association presents the November free business-tobusiness event, hosted by

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Impressively tough trucks with impressive offers are right here, right now.

TOTAL ELIGIBLE INCENTIVES

Amounts shown for 2010 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4.

12,300

$38,999

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in price adjustments.

PLUS

FORD LETS YOU RECYCLE YOUR 2003 OR OLDER VEHICLE & GET

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WISEBUYERSREADTHELEGALCOPY:Offersavailableatparticipatingdealersonly.Dealermaysellorleaseforless.Factoryorderordealertransfermayberequired.Limitedtimeoffers.Offersmaybechangedorcancelledatanytimewithoutnotice.Someconditionsapply.SeeyourlocalFordDealerforcompletedetailsorcalltheFordCustomerRelationshipCentreat1-800-565-3673. *CashPurchaseanew2010F-150SuperCabXLT4x4/2010RangerSportSuperCab4x2/2010F-150RegularCabXL4x2/2011F-250 SuperCabXLT4x4for$28,999/$14,499/$18,999/$38,999afterTotalManufacturerRebateof$7,500/$6,000/$6,500/$7,000deducted.TaxespayableonfullamountofpurchasepriceafterManufacturerRebatehasbeendeducted.Offersincludefreightandairtaxof$1,500/$1,400/$1,500/$1,550butexcludevariablechargesoflicense,fuelfillcharge,insurance,registration,PPSA,administrationfees,anyenvironmentalchargesorfees,andallapplicabletaxes.AllpricesarebasedonManufacturer’s SuggestedRetailPrice. ‡Receive[$500/$1,000/$1,500/$2,000/$2,500/$3,000/$3,500/$3,750/$4,000/$4,250/$5,000/$5,500/$6,000/$6,500/$7,000/$7,500/$10,000]/[$500/$1,000/$3,500/$4,000/$4,500/$5,000/$7,000]inManufacturerRebateswiththepurchaseorleaseofanew[2010]/[2011][E-Series/FocusS/FusionHybrid/Explorer4door,TransitConnect/Focus(excludingS),FusionS/Fusion(excludingSandHybrid),EscapeHybrid,F-350–F-550ChassisCab/EdgeSE,Flex SE/Escape(excludingI4ManualandHybrid)/RangerRegularCab/EscapeI4Manual/TaurusSE,RangerSuperCabXL,ExplorerSportTrac/Taurus(excludingSE)/RangerSuperCab(excludingXL),Mustang,Edge(excludingSE),Flex(excludingSE)/F-150RegularCab/Expedition/F-150(excludingRegularCab)/F-250-F-450(excludingChassisCab)] / [Mustang(valueleader)/TransitConnect/MustangV6(excludingValueLeader)/F-150RegularCab(excludingXL4x2),Expedition/MustangGT/RangerSuper Cab(excludingXL),F-150(excludingRegularCab)/F-250–F-450(excludingChassisCab)]. AllShelbyGT500,F-150RaptorandMediumTruckmodelsareexcluded. ▼ProgramineffectfromOct.1/10,toJan.3/11(the“ProgramPeriod”).ToqualifyforaFordRecycleYourRideProgram(“RYR”)rebate(“Rebate(s)”),customermustqualifyforandtakepartineitherthe“RetireYourRideProgram”deliveredbySummerhillImpactwithfinancialsupportfromtheGovernmentofCanada,orSummerhillImpact’s “CarHeavenProgram”.Toqualifyforthe“RetireYourRideProgram”,whichoffers$300cashorrebateonthepurchaseofa2004ornewervehicle,customermustturnina1995modelyearoroldervehicleinrunningcondition(abletostartandmove)whichhasbeenproperlyregisteredandinsuredforthelast6months(12monthsinB.C.)toanauthorizedrecycler.Toqualifyforthe“CarHeavenProgram”,customermustturnina2003modelyearoroldervehicleinrunningconditionwhichhasbeenregisteredand insuredforthelast6monthstoanauthorizedrecycler.IfacustomerqualifiesforCarHeavenorRetireYourRide,FordofCanada(“Ford”)willprovideanadditionalRebate,withthepurchaseorleaseofaneligiblenew2010/2011FordorLincolnvehicle,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,MKZ,MKS,MKX,MKT,Navigator](eachan“EligibleVehicle”).RebateamountmaybeusedasadownpaymentorreceivedaschequefromFord,butnotboth.TaxespayablebeforeRebateamountisdeducted.RYRRebatesareavailabletoresidentsofCanadaonlyexcludingNorthwestTerritories,YukonTerritory, andNunavut.EligibleVehiclemustbepurchased,leased,orfactoryorderedduringtheProgramPeriodtoqualifyforaRebate.RebatescanbeusedinconjunctionwithmostretailconsumeroffersmadeavailablebyFordateitherthetimeoffactoryorderordelivery,butnotboth.Rebatesareraincheckable.RebatesnotavailableonanyvehiclereceivingCPA,GPC,CommercialConnection,orDailyRentalRebatesandCommercialFleetIncentiveProgram (CFIP).Limitedtimeoffer,seedealerfordetailsorcallFord CustomerRelationshipCentreat1-800-565-3673.©2010FordMotorCompanyofCanada,Limited.Allrightsreserved. ◆OffervalidfromOct.1/10,toNov.30/10(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)Offermaybeappliedtowardsthepurchaseorleaseofone(1)EligibleVehicle,uptoamaximum oftwo(2)separateEligibleVehiclesalespercustomer.Thisofferisraincheckable.ThisoffercanbeusedinconjunctionwithmostretailconsumeroffersmadeavailablebyFordofCanadaatthetimeofeitherfactoryorderordelivery,butnotboth.ThisofferisnotcombinablewithCPA,GPC,CFIP,FALSorDailyRentalAllowanceincentives.CustomermayusetheOfferamountasadownpaymentorchoosetoreceivearebatechequefromFordofCanada,butnotboth.TaxespayablebeforeOfferamountisdeducted.

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Haney Deli & Games Café, 22299 Dewdney Trunk Rd., from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Topics include: Christmas Market, Wrap it Up Downtown Maple Ridge! event, and new promotions. Members and interested guests are welcome to this meet and greet. Refreshments provided. Call 604-467-2420 or email inquiries@downtownmapleridge.ca to RSVP. continued on page A30...

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Education

Celebrity weatherman visits A personal appearance by Global’s Mark Madryga heightened a Grade 4 class’s interest in weather.

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Weather is a topic foremost in many people’s minds following the onslaught of snow and cool temperatures that hit the Lower Mainland this weekend. But weather has remained a topic of conversation for weeks now, for dozens of Grade 4 students from St. Patrick’s School. The hype began in preparation for, and continued ever since, celebrity meteorologist Mark Madryga visited the Maple Ridge private school. Madryga is well known as a weather forecaster on Global TV, as well as several major radio stations – including CKNW. And under the guidance of teacher Anna Kravjanski, her Grade 4 class of 26 students had a two-hour visit with this well-known weatherman. “Many students had been watching Mark on the morning news, and were so excited when he walked in that they cheered,” Kravjanski said. “Mark had a lot of energy and shocked the students after telling them that his day starts at 3 a.m. His enthusiasm and genuine love of meteorology kept the students’ interest throughout the talk and inspired several of them to do more research about weather on their own,” the teacher explained. Even though the rain fell outside during his visit, it was a very sunny morning in the St Patrick’s Grade photos contributed 4 classroom; at least durGlobal TV meteorologist Mark ing the time Madryga was Madryga shared some of his insight there, Kravjanski said. into weather trends and monitor “His passion for weather techniques with Grade 4 students shone through during his from St. Patrick’s School. presentation.” He engaged the students, asking them weather-related questions and showing them various weather instruments. The teacher was particularly pleased by her students’ reaction. Student Jenna Tokaryk for instance was beaming after the visit. “It was really fun to learn about weather and how you can predict and measure it. Mark Madryga was a really fun person and really nice,” Kravjanski said. “I was pleased to see them attentive throughout the talk and eager to answer his questions,” she explained. “Some students wanted to use the books we had in the class and their computer time later in the day to look up weather-related information.”

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November 24

❚ Thomas Haney Secondary School PAC invites parents to a Social Media Awareness presentation by Jesse Miller of Mediated Reality at 6:30 p.m. If you are a parent and want to learn more about social networking, positive social media interaction with friends and family, or just want to learn more about what kids are really doing online, come to this adultbased, interesting social media education evening. Admittance by donation at the door. For more information and to RSVP, contact pac@thss.ca.

November 25

❚ This is an open invitation to a free event for residents of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to get together to share ideas on creating neighbourhoods that are great places to live. Hear about a pumpkin growing contest that created a unique experience of community. Find out about the resources available to you to host neighbour events. We will gather at 7 p.m. at the HIVE Neighbourhood Centre at Eric Langton Elementary (east entrance). Call Elaine Yamamoto at 604-306-0627 for more information.

November 25

❚ B.C. Citizens for Public Power is screening the film People Power: Building Social Movements to Protect Public Power in Canada from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows Ramada Inn – Somerset Room. This film is on a 12city tour across Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, the Kootenays, the Sea-to-Sky and the Lower Mainland and features ecologist, and activist Rex Weyler, spokesperson for B.C. Citizens for Public Power.

November 26

❚ The Hominum Fraser Valley chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bisexual, or questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated, or single. They meet at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location call Don at 604-329-9760 or Art at 604462-9813.

November 27

❚ The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association will have a pub night at the Maple Ridge Legion, 12101 224th St., Maple Ridge. Admission is $20, which includes dinner, a drink, and a silent auction. Call 604-4627786 for tickets.

November 27

❚ The Eighth Annual Country Christmas Benefit Concert for Meals on Wheels will be presented by Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows Community Services from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The event will be hosted by Rob Hess and Kevin Assoun. Tickets are $12 and are on sale now at the ACT. For

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more information, call 604467-6911, ext. 206. A silent auction, which is free to attend, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to about 3 p.m. in the foyer of the ACT. This is a fundraiser for Maple RidgePitt Meadows Community Services.

WED. & THURS. ONLY!

November 27

❚ Alouette Field Naturalists travel to Whonnock Lake to identify mushrooms. Meet at 9:30 a.m. on 228th Street across the street from London Drugs to carpool. Phone Duanne at 604-4638743.

November 27

❚ Join legendary sports columnist Jim Taylor as he signs copies of his new book And to Think I Got in Free! at Black Bond Books in Haney Place Mall, 141–11900 Haney Place, at 1:30 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call 604-463-8624.

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❚ The Whonnock Weavers and Spinners show and sale is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whonnock Lake Centre in Maple Ridge. There will be quality hand-woven, hand-knit, and hand-spun articles for sale, including original clothing, linens, baskets, accessories, holiday decorations, and toys. The sale will be complemented by the work of guest artists featuring iron, pottery, wood turning, jewelry, and glass. Admission is free, refreshments will be served, and there will be demonstrations.

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❚ The Ridge Meadows Autism Support and Information group welcomes Sharon Baxter and Nancy Walton to speak about applied behavioural analysis in schools and what it can look like. The group meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, 11641 224th St., Maple Ridge. RSVP to Tracy Hewgill at 604-467-8700 ext. 119 or tracy.hewgill@rmacl.org. ❚ Hammond Elementary is having a Christmas craft fair 5:30-8 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item to enter into a draw for wonderful door prizes. Pizza, Christmas baking, hot chocolate, and apple cider are available at the concession. If you “fix it, make it, grow it, bake it,” or you are a small business that wishes to sell your products at the fair, contact ham-

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The Canadian Collectors Roadshow is Coming to Town! HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

BRING IN ALL YOUR SCRAP GOLD AND JEWELLERY

BRING IN YOUR OLD COINS

BRING IN YOUR VINTAGE TOYS

• Gather all your collectibles and bring them in • FREE admission and NO appointment necessary • We will make offers on the spot if there is interest in the item • Accept the offer and get paid immediately • Once you sit with one of our experts, receive a speedpass and skip the line-up on your next visit SCRAP GOLD, GOLD COINS, GOLD OUNCES, GOLD PROOF SETS AND DENTAL GOLD ARE OTHER GOLD ITEMS OF INTEREST. IF YOU’RE NOT SURE IF IT’S GOLD, BRING IT IN ANYWAY AND ONE OF OUR EXPERTS WILL BE GLAD TO EXAMINE IT FOR YOU.

TRADE IN YOUR OLD UNWANTED JEWELLERY, COINS OR COLLECTIBLES FOR THE CASH YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON EVEN MORE SPECIAL! BRING IN YOUR COLLECTIBLES BRING IN YOUR MILITARY MEMORABILLIA

THE ITEMS WE MAKE AN OFFER ON MAY INCLUDE...

• SILVER - Any silver items such as ﬂatware, tea sets, charm bracelets, jewellry and anything marked Sterling or 925 • COINS - Any coins before 1967 (Silver Dollars, Half Dollars, Quarters, Dimes, Half Dimes, Nickels, Large Cents and all others) collectible forgeign coins, rare coins and entire collections • GOLD COINS - All denominations from all parts of the world including Gold Olympic coins • INVESTMENT GOLD - Canadian Maple Leaf, Double Eagle, Gold Bars, Kruggerands, Pandas etc • SCRAP GOLD - All broken gold, used jewellery, any missing pieces (Earrings, Charms, gold Links etc), Dental Gold, Class Rings, Charm Bracelets etc • PLATINUM - Jewellery, Dental, Wiring and anything else made of Platinum • WAR ITEMS - WWI, WWII, War Medals, Swords, Daggers, Bayonets, Civil War Memorabillia etc • JEWELLERY - Diamond Rings, Bracelets, Earrings, loose Diamonds, All Gem Stones etc • PAPER MONEY - All denominations made before 1930, Confederation bills, Large Bills • OTHER COLLECTIBLES - Toys, Train Sets, Dolls, Advertising, Cast Iron Banks, Pottery etc

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Roadshow is in Port Coquitlam Starting November 22nd!

By: Terry Inkler

After a successful run in Ontario, The Roadshow is ﬁnally making its way through and where better to start than Port Coquitlam, BC. So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold and silver.

with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewellery she was never going to wear anyways. Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!”

During a show near Toronto, a woman came in with a jewellery box that she had just inherited from her late aunt. “I don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara Engles, “so it was an easy decision to come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. She was very excited when she was able to walk away

At another Roadshow event, a woman walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that were given to her as a young child by her grandfather. She ﬁnally decided to come in to the Roadshow and see what he had given her. She was ecstatic to learn she had coins dating back to the late 1800’s, some

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Local Roadshow Expert Examines Some Gold Jewellery

of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce explains “We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but she was able to sell them for their silver content”. All in all, Roadshow customer Mira Kovalchek explains, “I never would have

thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can ﬁnally afford to renovate my kitchen”. Perry Bruce continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value”. Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Roadshow collectors, as

well as a variety of Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectibles, we can always make an offer to buy it.

A man brought in a 1950’s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. We were able to locate a collector for that speciﬁc toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys. So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet, bring it down to the Roadshow, we will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket!

See you at the Roadshow!

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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