Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News - December 7, 2011 Online Edition

New woodlot on Blue Mountain. p5B.C. Views

B.C. a playground for eco-stunts. p6

The Agricultural Land Commis-sion has cut in half Maple Ridge’s commercial-industrial and recre-ational plans for Albion fl ats, say-ing the district can only develop on the east side of 105th Avenue, the road that bisects the fi elds along Lougheed Highway.

Mayor Ernie Daykin made the announcement Monday night dur-ing the new council’s swearing in ceremony.

Maple Ridge earlier this year had sent in a draft version of its plans for the area calling for devel-opment of most of the fl ats, most of which lies within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The district will use the ALC’s feedback to as a base for a formal application to withdraw land from the reserve, a necessary step before development.

Even the suggestion that it sup-ported development of the east

side came with the con-dition that work be done to restore the agricultural capability of the land to the west of 105th Ave. The prop-erty has poor drainage.

Daykin said it’s still pos-sible to develop on the east side, where there are 100 acres, noting

there are 500,000 sq. feet of com-mercial space on that side of the road and adding that Meadow-town Centre in Pitt Meadows is about 400,000 sq. feet.

“They said they will look at com-mercial use, industrial use … when it comes out, we can do whatever we want there.”

Mall developer SmartCentres has one portion of the east side, but has more property on the west side of 105th Ave., which the com-mission says must remain in the land reserve.

Recommends development east of 105th Avenue only

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ALC rejects plans for Albion flats

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Santa came to townSanta Claus high-fives children as he rides south along 224th Street, his sleigh pulled by four miniature horses, at the end of the annual parade Saturday evening in Maple Ridge. See more images on p11.

Youth pleads guilty in

Pitt rave

A teenage boy pleaded guilty Monday to taking photographs and video of an alleged sexual assault at a Pitt Meadows rave last year.

The boy, 17, entered the sudden plea in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court, although he initially intend-ed to fight the allegations at trial. It started Thursday and heard from only one witness before a de-cision was reached to proceed with the guilty plea.

The charges against the teen stem from the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl at “Another Night in Bangkok,” a party held on a farm at 12993 Harris Rd. on Sept. 10, 2010.

The teenage boy cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

See Guilty, p4

See ALC, p14

Opinion 6

Tom Fletcher 6

Looking Back 17

Seniority 24

Arts&life 29

Community Calendar 33

Sports 35

Index

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The ALC ruled that land west of 105th Avenue in the Albion flats be preserved.

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TransLink is offering to spend half a million dollars more to address noise from the Golden Ears Bridge.

The offer was present-ed last week to a com-munity action group which has been meet-ing with the provincial transportation author-ity since September to deal with noise and drainage issues associ-ated with the bridge.

While the expansion joints meet transporta-tion ministry standards, the incessant croaks and thumps from ve-hicles driving over the gaps between them have been a nuisance for people in nearby neighbourhoods since the bridge opened in June 2009.

TransLink pitched nine options to dampen noise from the bridge, including increasing the height of a concrete wall, adding additional sound barriers, and planting evergreen trees.

Residents are now left with picking which of nine options they’d like TransLink to proceed with, as moving ahead with all nine would cost more that a million dollars, exceeding the $500,000 being offered.

Just raising the height of an existing sound wall by 900 mm would cost $675,000.

“It puts the matter into their hands. They can tell us what they

want us to do with the money,” said Trans-Link spokesperson Ken Hardie.

“We are asking them to prioritize what would make the most sense to do fi rst. The people

then own the results.”TransLink has al-

ready spent $600,000 installing cloth-like in-serts to reduce noise caused by vehicles driv-ing over the bridge’s ex-pansion joints.

Testing done by TransLink found the inserts have reduced noise on the bridge deck between six and 10 decibels, while night-time noise heard in Pitt Meadows along Wild-wood Crescent dropped by more than 10 deci-bels.

Additional speed and noise reduction mea-sures, which include larger speed limit signs, use of engine brake signs, additional road markings, and LED speed limit signs are also being considered by TransLink.

But many residents still want TransLink to install sinus-plates over the expansion joints – an expensive fi x that TransLink is not open to.

Derek Thorkelson, a professor of Earth Sci-ences at Simon Fraser University, is one of the Wildwood Crescent residents fed-up with “TransLink’s continued deception and manipu-lation.”

“Sinus plates would completely relieve the problem of the expan-sion joint burping, but TransLink has refused to recognize this so-lution publicly, and has intentionally used fl awed reasoning to convince us that sinus plates would not pro-vide the best acous-tical outcome,” said Thorkelson, who has investigated the use of sinus plates on other bridges.

“TransLink is simply afraid of the costs and

we are paying the price – with disturbed sleep and daytime annoy-ance. There is no mon-ey currently set aside for sinus plate installa-tion, and instead we are left with an inherently fl awed design of glued-in rubber strips which, after a few months, pop out and lie strewn on the bridge deck.”

Other residents won-der if TransLink is of-fering the cash to “di-vide and conquer” by pitting them against each other in competi-tion for funds.

“They’ve given us a diffi cult task,” said Leslie Colquhoun, who also blames the con-struction of the bridge and surrounding road network for causing drainage problems in

her backyard.“It’s not fair. I vote we

pick everything. You do everything it takes to mitigate the noise.”

Pitt Meadows’ new mayor also believes the budget for solutions is not enough.

“It is my opinion that the $500,000 budget falls short of the necessary $1,750,000 for an effec-tive solution,” said Deb Walters.

More money for GE bridge noise issues

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The company that built the Golden Ears Bridge sent divers into a cul-vert under a road in Pitt Meadows last week to investigate what’s caus-ing it to collapse.

Bilfi nger Berger and TransLink

have yet to report back to the city on what was found inside the channel, which runs under Airport Way.

“They wanted to go in to check on the integrity of the material because they will be involved with correcting in,” said city director of operations Kim Grout.

The city has made TransLink aware of the broken culvert and oth-er defects associated with the con-struction of the toll bridge and its surrounding road network, but has yet to receive written acknowledge-ment of those fl aws from the provin-cial transportation authority.

The deadline for handing over the road network, which includes Air-port Way and a walking trail behind Wildwood Crescent, to the city was Nov. 30.

Spokesperson Ken Hardie said TransLink will be acknowledging those defects in writing by the end of the year.

“We will cover off any defi ciencies and fi nd out if there are any oth-ers and just basically get the whole thing tidied up,” he added.

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Residents of Wildwood Crescent want sinus plates installed to quiet expansion joints on the bridge, but say TransLink is not willing to consider that option.

Divers check on Airport Way culvert

TransLink asks residents to pick solution

Options:1. New 3.9 metre wall (113 B Avenue ramp) – $60,00;2. Evergreen trees (113B Ave ramp) – $10,000;3. Hang concrete wall (113 B overpass) – $250,00;4. Plant trees on existing berms – $20,000;5. Plant trees along 113B Ave. shoulder – $35,000;6a. Raise sound wall by 900 mm – $675,000;6b. Raise sound wall by 1,500 mm – $750,000;7. Plant trees on berm west of soundwall – $40,000;8. Plant trees east of Joyner Place – $20,000;9. Plant trees on berms adjacent to Hammond Road – $15,000.

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Mounties corralled four horses on Sunday in Maple Ridge after they escaped from their paddock through a bro-ken fence.

Ridge Meadows RCMP were called about the horses around 7:15 a.m. after a resident spotted them on 224th Street near 132nd Avenue.

Mounties contacted the SPCA, but were told no animal protection offi cers were available to help.

That’s when Const. Jo Fraser stepped in.

Fraser, who owns a horse, managed to coax the horses off the busy road and back into the fi eld they escaped from.

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ing cared for by Julie McMillan of J and M Acres Horse Rescue, an organization that saves horses from slaughter.

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Const. Jo Fraser and Julie McMillan.

He was the fi rst of three people to face charges in connection with the incident.

Crown laid one count each of making and distributing child porn against the teen three weeks after the rave.

Crown prosecutor Wendy van Ton-geren Harvey told the court the teen is now admitting to making and dis-tributing obscene material.

“There was sexual activity between two individuals and [the teen] is ad-mitting he took photos and video with his Blackberry and sent it to others,” she explained.

The images were eventually posted by others on the social-networking site Facebook and repeatedly shared online.

Investigators believe that as many as 12 people witnessed the sexual as-sault and “more than one individual” participated in it.

RCMP do not anticipate any more

arrests or charges until new infor-mation is brought to their attention.

Police said the investigation into the sexual assault and subsequent distri-bution of graphic images was hin-dered by a “code of silence” amongst those who attended the party.

The others accused in the rave case go to trial next year.

Colton Ashton McMorris, 19, will be tried on one count of sexual as-sault, while Dennis John Allen War-rington, 20, faces charges of making child pornography and intending to distribute it.

Van Tongeren Harvey is the Crown prosecutor for both trials and said it was premature to discuss whether McMorris and Warrington would en-ter guilty pleas.

A pre-sentence report has been or-dered for the teenager.

His lawyer, Mark Jette, also re-quested that a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. be eliminated from his bail conditions.

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Blue Mountain will be busier next year when the Kwantlen First Nation starts its woodlot, allowing it to cut up to 5,200 cubic metres of timber a year.

The plan for woodlot No. 0086, com-prising 800 hectares, is now before the public and, if approved, later this year will become the third woodlot on the mountain, in addition to Blue Moun-tain Woodlot and BCIT Woodlot.

And soon to follow could be a new gravel pit at the north end of 256th Street, proposed by Katzie First Na-tion and Canadian Aggregates Inc.

The band and the company have made a joint application for a quarry-ing, sand and gravel operation on 79 hectares to the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands.

The application is currently in the review stage, awaiting comment from government agencies.

Jim Bradshaw, with the Blue Moun-tain-Kanaka Creek Conservation Group, pointed out the new woodlot will cut the same amount of trees as the Blue Mountain Woodlot, but do so within a larger area.

“It’s got double the acreage than [Blue Mountain] Woodlot 0038 and the same allowable cut. I guess it’s less of a problem than 0038.”

He said logging could start fi rst be-neath the B.C. Hydro powerlines, in concert with the twinning of those lines.

He’s also happy with the company Infi nity-Pacifi c Stewardship Group, which will be running the woodlot un-der contract with the Kwantlen.

“They seem more willing to discuss things.”

The conservation group is requesting that a wildlife corridor be preserved along the upper reaches of Kanaka Creek.

Bradshaw, though, is more concerned with the plans for a gravel operation at the north end of 256th Street. “It’s going to cross a lot of creeks. We’re a little concerned about that,” he added.

“We just hope they do it in a respon-sible way. It sounds like the Kwantlen sure are.”

Katzie First Nation is also discuss-ing a First Nations woodlands forest licence, but there’s been no formal application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Opera-tions.

A First Nations woodland licence is a long-term licence for a certain area, usually larger than a woodlot, that al-lows exclusive rights to logging to First

Nations and the ability to practise ab-original stewardship.

The operation of the woodlot will be similar to those already on the moun-tain, with trees cut in blocks of be-tween two to fi ve hectares.

Within those cut blocks, clumps of trees will remain to provide wildlife habitat, shade, and a seed source for reforestation, said Chris Gruenwald, with Infi nity-Pacifi c Stewardship Group.

The plan is currently in the 60-day public review stage, which concludes Dec. 31. Its fi rst term would run from 2012 to 2021.

About 15 jobs could result from the woodlot, which should earn a profi t of between $10 and $15 per cubic metre of timber. However, a woodlot doesn’t have to harvest that amount every year. Depending on prices, it could cut fi ve years worth of timber in one year.

Infi nity Pacifi c would contract out the cutting to a logging company, which in turn would sell the wood to nearby mills.

Any wood superfl uous to that could be exported to China as raw logs. The overseas market for hemlock is good and most of the woodlot produces hemlock.

“We’re working with Kwantlen to employ some of their members to provide training as part of the agree-ment,” Gruenwald said.

Prices for exported raw logs are in the $80 to $85 per cubic metre range, compared to only $55 paid by local mills.

“It’s not unique to forestry. It seems like all these industries seem to having these challenges.”

Kwantlen also wants to operate a second woodlot or a First Nations Woodland Licence, another type of harvesting licence, within its tradi-tional territory, but not necessarily on Blue Mountain.

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VICTORIA – If the propaganda fl owing over “tar sands” crude ship-ments across B.C. were oil, the province would be out of defi cit by now.

U.S.-funded pro-fessional environ-mentalists and their aboriginal partners lined up with the NDP last week to peddle a range of half-truths and falsehoods about proposals to pipe diluted bitumen from Alberta to a new port at Kitimat, where tankers would deliver it to Asian markets.

They staged a slick news conference in Vancouver, where they claimed to have a seamless wall of aboriginal communities the length of B.C. opposing the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. A 10-year-old girl in a cedar bark hat warned of devastation to the coastal ecology, providing the kind of emotional visual that appeals to urban television audiences who know and care little about science or resource industries.

This event was co-ordinated with the publication of a report warning of huge risks from piping “tar sands” crude. The report was produced by the Natural Resource Defence Council, the Living Oceans Society and the Pembina Insti-tute.

These three obscure organizations are among those identifi ed by independent researcher Vivian Krause on her web-site, www.fairquestions.typepad.com/rethink_campaigns/. These and other environmental groups have received

millions from U.S.-based foundations in recent years.

Here’s one of many examples of the money trail that Krause has followed. U.S. tax returns show the Pembina Institute and a B.C. environmental group were paid $200,000 by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc. in 2006-07 “to prevent the devel-opment of a pipeline and tanker port” on the B.C. coast.

The same Rockefeller fund has invest-ments in competing pipelines going south.

Documenting this huge money spill, Krause concludes that U.S. interests are working to stop Canada from exporting oil to Asia so the U.S. will be the only market available. They dress it up as environmen-talism; we fall for it.

Not surprisingly, the latest “tar sands” scare report was seized on by the B.C. NDP.

“The pipeline goes over mountains, across farmland, over the Fraser and Skeena rivers and straight through the Great Bear Rainforest to the Pacif-ic, where it will be picked up by super-tankers trying to navigate our inland coastal waters,” said NDP environment critic Rob Fleming.

Fleming parroted the report’s claim that diluted bitumen is more likely to cause corrosion in pipes and tankers.

Enbridge issued a statement refuting the study. Its oldest bitumen pipeline went into service in 1979, and “a complete metal loss inspection of this line in 2009 revealed no increased risk or incidence of internal corrosion.”

And the proposed pipeline route doesn’t cross the Fraser River.

And claims of a huge increase in green-house gases from “tar sands” compared to conventional oil are grossly exaggerat-

ed. (The vast majority of emissions from all crude sources come when the refi ned fuel is burned to truck in your groceries or get you to work.)

B.C.’s own Wilderness Committee chimed in, but this eco-show was orga-nized by the local branch offi ce of San Francisco-based ForestEthics. Those are the folks who blessed us with the faux-aboriginal name “Great Bear Rainforest.”

A similar campaign is underway against expansion of the existing Kinder Morgan pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby, which brings Alberta oilsands crude to ships heading out under the Lions Gate bridge and winding through the Gulf and San Juan Islands to Asia.

Tankers have been loading “tar sands” oil in Burnaby for about six years now, but the enviro-propagandists didn’t notice until a couple of years ago. Up until then, Fleming and his colleagues raged about maintaining a “moratorium” on B.C. tanker traffi c that never existed.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press

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Paper report cards could become a thing of the past and the current teachers’ job action is showing us how. While many people still cling to the idea of children bringing home a piece of paper with grades and comments at the end of term, it may be time to take another look at this standardized approach.

For generations, the industrial-style education system has been fi xated on producing graduates like widgets and report cards have mirrored this model with an overly simplistic analysis of students’ strengths and weaknesses. Admittedly, report cards have been upgraded over the years, with more com-ments and a reduced emphasis on grades at the pri-mary level, but overall, they haven’t changed much.

What educators now know – and B.C.’s new per-sonalized learning agenda aims to address, at least in principle – is that students have different learning styles and require assessments that are measur-able, fl exible, adaptable and motivating. Students need a plan that more closely refl ects their learning styles, interests and goals instead of a standardized set of outcomes and report cards to match.

So far, the province has done a poor job in defi ning personalized learning and conveying exactly what and how it will change B.C.’s education system – and under the current model of labour relations in edu-cation, it’s hard to know how this will be achieved.

Still, the teachers’ contract dispute has shown there are many ways to assess and report on stu-dent learning. Liberated from many administrative duties, teachers are communicating with parents and students by email and telephone, posting infor-mation online, sending home records of individual assignments and outlining specifi c problems that need to be addressed.

What’s more, parents are being encouraged to seek out information about their child’s learning. There may be some gaps if parents don’t know how or are unable to communicate with their child’s teacher. In this event, it would have to be up to teachers to reach out.

There will always be a need for some standard-ized assessment and recording, especially for those headed for university, but a piece of paper at the end of term is not now and never has been a fully mean-ingful record of success for all students.

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EDITOR, THE NEWS:There’s been a lot of talk about

low voter turn-out and we must ask ourselves why so many people have disengaged from politics.

Is it possible that people have averted their eyes because politics so often seem like a slow motion train wreck.

Is it possible that crazy-making decisions by our so-called leaders have left such a bad taste in our mouths that some of us don’t have the strength to watch any more, let alone vote.

Canada’s position on climate change, being expressed in Durban this week, is that we don’t want to be forced to lower our emissions while countries like China and the United States aren’t willing to do likewise.

In Durban, we see small island na-tions in the Pacific advocating pas-sionately for international agree-ments on climate change because they’re physically getting swallowed up by the rising oceans.

Rather than showing leadership on this issue, our politicians have decided to play the blame game and try to make other nations look as bad as we are.

It gets worse, though. While Canada criticizes China for

not taking climate change seriously enough, our Prime Minister comes to British Columbia and announc-es that we should allow a pipeline through our northern first nations’ territories to carry Alberta’s tar sands to our coast.

In this scenario, a steady stream of

tanker ships loaded with dirty fuel would then make its way down nar-row ocean channels surrounded by pristine coastal forests to be shipped to – you guessed it – China.

The bunker fuel used by tankers is some of the most polluting fossil fuel on the planet, but once a tanker’s in international waters, there are no pesky environmental standards at all. This means that our dirty oil just got a whole lot dirtier by being shipped to China.

Oh, and our northern territories and pristine coastline became ex-posed to the risk of an oil spill in the process.

Our federal government has subsi-dized tar sands extraction for many years. Money that could have been

used to develop renewable energy sources has instead been used to help multinational corporations mine some of the dirtiest oil on the planet, then clamour for environ-mentally risky routes to deliver it to refineries.

We’ve even seen federal minis-ters of the environment acting as salespeople for our tar sands, claim-ing that these products are ethical, while minimizing the environmental impact.

I know many, many people who want to see a shift toward renewable, green energy. They understand that this transition will be needed sooner or later, that it will create jobs and that our planet and the people on it could be healthier and wealthier be-cause of the switch.

When so many people are ahead of the politicians on an issue like this, you can understand why voting be-comes problematic.

Composting, riding a bike to work or hanging up your laundry seem like better options to create the greener world so many of us want.

We need politicians who know how to inspire and lead us.

We need politicians who say what they mean and mean what they say.

We need politicians who look after the best interests of regular people rather than those who donated the most to their campaign.

Until we have such politicians, my guess is that we will see voter turn-out continue to decrease.

ELIZABETH ROSENAU

MAPLE RIDGE

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: No Xmas tree this year (Letters,

Dec. 2).Lorne and Patty Archer’s letter was

the most confusing bit of belly-aching I have read in a very long time.

I can’t fi gure out if they are lament-ing their own loss of Christian faith due to their attraction to the secular commercialism that has been part of our western culture for decades (even Charlie Brown in 1965 found it over-whelming); or if they are expecting the Christian churches in our community to launch their own media and com-mercial blitz to compete (instead of, perhaps, directing funds to hampers and shoe boxes, dinner for the home-less, supporting the underprivileged in our communities)?

Sorry, Archers, but whether or not there is any ‘Christ’ in your Christmas is between you and your God and you can’t blame others for that.

The secular part of the Christmas, or ‘holiday’ season – Santa, trees, and shopping – is just that, secular.

Most Christians, in my experience, enjoy both the religious and secular aspects of this special time of year.

If you equate Christmas to Ground-hog Day, then by all means, you would be wasting your money on a tree and gifts.

But rest assured, today there are 2.3 billion Christians world wide, who con-tinue to cherish the angel’s message to the shepherds near Bethlehem 2,000

years ago. “Be not be afraid. Listen, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11).

May I offer this antidote for your dis-enchantment: since you clearly won’t be doing anything else on the morning of Dec. 25 this year, why not make an effort to walk through the doors of any one of the many Christian churches in our fi ne community and experience what Linus so eloquently expressed: “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”

TRACY FRANCIS

MAPLE RIDGE

Taking a standEDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: No Xmas tree this year (Letters, Dec. 2).

I have to agree with Lorne and Patty Archer, I too am so disappointed in our churches, our government, whoever it was that decided we should now cel-ebrate ‘the holidays’ instead of Christ-mas.

Let’s remember here, we are cel-ebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. This is one of the few remaining ‘Canadian’ Christian traditions we do have.

Yes, I know it is celebrated in other countries as well, often by another name.

This may sound like a tirade, it may

even sound bigoted, and believe me I am not, but this is my country, I was born here, and I am sick and tired of our Canadian and Christian traditions being changed to accommodate other cultures.

We are supposed to be a ‘melting pot’ of cultures, and that is wonderful. But I refuse to celebrate ‘the holidays,” which, as the Archers say, has about as much meaning to me as Groundhog Day.

In our home, we will always cele-brate Christmas, we will always deco-rate our Christmas tree, we will always exchange Christmas gifts, and attend Christmas parties.

And if someone has a problem with that, too freaking bad.

I said Merry Christmas to a store clerk the other day. She then quietly and somewhat embarrassingly in-formed me, “We’re not allowed to say that to customers anymore.”

She then chirped “Happy Holidays.”Give me a break. When is someone going to take a

stand for our Canadian culture?Those of us who were born here and

have lived our lives here should not have to change our way of life to ac-commodate others.

We live in a beautiful, diverse coun-try, but let’s not forget our own culture and traditions for the sake of being ‘politically correct’ every time.

PENNY FERGUSON

MAPLE RIDGE

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Need a cracker or just want one? (Along the Fraser,

Dec. 2).On Jack Emberly’s “Ridunkulist” is Muammar Gadd-

afi ’s quote: “All my people with me. They love me all,” in reference to the democratically elected council mem-bers.

The association is inane and beneath consideration and comment. He reveals his disdain for the 25 per cent who actually voted, the majority of whom voted for the council elected. If it’s not love yet, it’s certainly the hon-eymoon period.

The other 75 per cent seem to not care. Referring to vot-ers who want shopping, jobs and services where they live and pay property taxes as “shadowy ones,” is insulting.

These residents are subsidizing the constant develop-ment of the so-called downtown core.

He mentions the “community’s core values,” I suspect he intends his idea of core values.

He has a prominent platform in the local paper to pres-ent his narrow focus, arguable opinions. Others must use perfectly, legitimate means.

As to Polly the parrot, if her answer is she needs a cracker, it follows she wants one as well.

That’s the way the cracker crumbles.CHERRYL KATNICH

MAPLE RIDGE

Democracy in actionEDITOR, THE NEWS.

With the latest municipal election over, I have seen let-ters to the editor applauding the new council, and that with Linda King retiring and Craig Speirs losing his posi-tion, council will now be more open to shopping opportuni-ties and urban sprawl in Maple Ridge without opposition.

Yes, the 25 per cent of Maple Ridge residents who give a damn about where they live and how our council will af-fect their lifestyles have spoken.

Democracy in action. I wish the new council all the best, but would like to take

the opportunity to thank Ms. King and Mr. Speirs for all their years of selfl ess dedication to Maple Ridge. I feel that, in a way, we have now lost our voice of conscience on council.

DOUG STANGER

MAPLE RIDGE

That’s the way the cracker crumbles

Shift toward green energy

‘That’s what Christmas is all about’

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commentsVal Patenaude · museum’s director at Maple Ridge Historical Society:Re: Port Haney hotel could get going by next fall (mapleridgenews.com).Put the new museum and archives across the street with additional conference space capacity and we’d really have something. I’m all for this development.

Claus Andrup · principal at Andrup Corporate Consultants Inc.:Re: Land commission rejects district’s plans for Albion flats (mapleridgenews.com).No surprises here. The previous council mishandled this application (five of the miss-handlers remain on council). So be it.

Murk Toorenburgh · Brentwood Bay, British Columbia:Re: Maple Ridge students free to learn on their own (mapleridgenews.com).Leading edge Educators! Well done, fellows!

Eva Whipple:Re: Maple Ridge students free to learn on their own (mapleridgenews.com). This is great for students that have a parent that is committed as well ...

Money that could have been used to develop renewable energy sources has instead been used to help multinational corporations mine some of the dirtiest oil on the planet, then clamour for environmentally risky routes to deliver it to refineries.


Best decoratedMembers of the Pitt Meadows Girl Guides (from left): Nikki McLaren, Nikki Carlow, Christine Thompson, Tamara Whitford, Alyssa Price, Shyanna Cameron, and Keisha Whitford decorate a Christmas tree as part of the Pitt Meadows economic development committee’s decorating contest at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre last week. The trees will be on display at the recreation centre until the new year. Judging for best decorated tree will take place on Dec. 9. Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

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The District of Maple Ridge Business Planning process is undertaken annually, and provides a framework for making decisions regarding programs, services, and resource allocations from a community perspective. Mayor and Council will be reviewing the proposed business plan that will guide our community through the upcoming year and into the future. This review will include the 2012-2016 Financial Plan and Capital Works Program.

The public is welcome to attend the Business Planning sessions and there will be an opportunity at the end of each day for public input. Presentations will be held in the Maple Ridge Municipal Council Chambers located at 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC

Monday, December 12, 20119:00 am – 5:00 pm approx. (Public Input to Follow)

The daily agenda will include the Financial Overview, the Administration Department, the Public Works & Development Services Division and the Corporate & Financial Services Division (including Police and Fire Departments). The regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole Meeting will be held at 1:00 pm in Council Chambers. Business Planning

Presentations will resume when the Committee of the Whole agenda has been completed.

Tuesday, December 13, 20119:00 am – 4:00 pm approx. (Public Input to Follow)

The daily agenda will include the presentations for the Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services Division, the 2012 – 2016 Capital

Works Program and conclude with the Financial Plan Recommendations. Public input is invited at the end of the formal presentations.

Citizens who are unable to be at the Public Presentation are encouraged to provide input in a number of ways. You can call the ‘Budget Hotline’ and leave a message at 604.467-7484. You can provide your input by email to Trevor Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning at [email protected] or to Mayor Ernie Daykin at [email protected]. Finally, you can send your thoughts by mail to the attention of Mayor Ernie Daykin at the address below.

For further information about these presentations please contact Ceri Marlo at 604-463-5221 or visit our website at www.mapleridge.ca for detailed schedules.

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The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows area is one of the fi rst that will ben-efi t from the B.C. Jobs Plan, with a forum this Thursday that will look at ways to spark the economy.

Minister of Jobs, Tour-ism and Innovation Pat Bell meets industry, business and First Na-tions groups in the Arts Centre Theatre as part of a day-long discussion which is expected to produce a list of job-cre-ation projects, and some kind of plan on how to get them going.

The minister should get there around noon, while the list of projects identifi ed during the brainstorming should be reviewed between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Companies from the agri-food and forestry sectors should be at the ACT, as well as Future Vehicle Technologies, E-One Moli Energy and Tranzeo Wireless Tech-nologies.

“It’s the companies themselves that create jobs,” explained Sandy Blue, with Maple Ridge’s economic development offi ce.

What the forum will attempt to do is iden-tify any obstacles, along with the means of re-moving them, with the help of the province, as a means to spark eco-nomic growth.

It’s not a matter of shelling out public dol-lars for capital projects.

“This is an opportu-nity for all the rest of us to talk to them and work with them and hear their ideas and say, ‘What does that project look like? What would a project be?’

“It’s the fi rst time we’ve done anything like this. Just having the additional focus on the region can help.”

Knowledge gained from the Regional Eco-nomic Investment Pilot will then be applied to other areas around B.C.

Blue said announce-ments could be made concerning develop-ment of a tourism corri-dor in Mission near the Stave River, possible ex-pansion of international pilot training at the Pitt

Meadows Regional Air-port, or maybe a green building centre of train-ing and excellence, giv-en that Maple Ridge is offering healthy incen-tive grants to encourage such buildings.

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, as well as Mission are part of In-vest North Fraser, which attempts to market the region as a whole when attempting to attract economic activity.

Invest North Fraser recently announced a web portal (investnorth-fraser.com) so potential investors can get a quick snapshot of the region that lies on the north side of the Fraser River, east of Vancouver. Mu-nicipal boundaries are “irrelevant” to the com-panies scouting for loca-tions, Blue pointed out.

Invest North Fraser was formed about 18 months ago and has al-ready talked with the minister.

“He really liked what he saw in terms of col-laboration between the three communities,” said Blue.

“We were delighted that we were chosen as a pilot community. That’s really great. I think it

has a real potential. It’s the fi rst time they’ve ever done anything like this.” Just having the extra focus put on the region can really help, she added.

The B.C. Jobs Plan, an-nounced in September, tries to get employers and communities to co-operate in fostering con-ditions for growth using the provinces’ most com-petitive sectors, such as forestry, mining, natural gas, agri-food, technol-ogy, tourism, transpor-tation and international education.

“I understand that as different communities we have different chal-lenges. But by coming together as a united region, we will realize opportunities and suc-cesses that we would not have been able to achieve individually,” Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said in a news release from the ministry.

Campbell River and the Barriere-to-McBride corridor have also been selected for the pilot, while Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows is the fi rst. A decision on a First Na-tions community will be announced soon.

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Fraser Health launched a new online tool Mon-day to help showcase surgeons in the region.

With the new website, patients and physicians can find the names of surgeons who may be able to perform surgical procedures sooner than oth-ers, said Fraser Health in a release, with online users able to choose from a drop-down list of surgeries.

A list will then be shown of five surgeons in Fraser Health who are predicted to likely be able to perform the surgery sooner than expected.

With more than 250 surgeons operating in 10 hospitals, it has been a challenge in the past to know all of the region’s surgical health special-ists and their predicted wait times for surgery.

Entitled the Soonest Surgery Tool, the website is www.fraserhealth.ca/surgery. It uses data that Fraser Health provides daily for the Ministry of Health’s Surgical Patient Registry.

Using calculations based on the number of procedures that the surgeon has performed in the last four months and the number of patients on their wait list, a list of the five surgeons is shown.

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Smart Centres vice-president Sandra Kaiser said the company was disappointed by the ALC comments.

“Once we have had the opportunity to read fi rst-hand the correspon-dence from the ALC, we will have a better under-

standing of what our op-tions might be.”

Daykin said there are six or seven large pieces of property on the east side of 105th Avenue and said Tuesday that ALC’s comments “have a huge impact on property own-ers everywhere in Albi-on. Council will take the

time to review the full report from the ALC and share this information with property owners so that this project can move forward as quickly as possible,” he added.

“Council and staff will make a detailed review of the ALC’s response, and reach out to land owners so that this matter can progress in the coming weeks,” he added Tues-day in a news release.

After the inaugural meeting, Daykin said the commission’s decision “gives us something in the new year to work to-wards.” A half a million square feet of property is nothing to sneeze at, he said.

“At least we got some-thing to put our teeth into.” Once staff review that in January, council can look at its options.

Former councillor Craig Speirs said the ALC did exactly what it said it would do previously. The commission said several years ago it would only entertain exclusions east of 105th Ave.

“We could have saved so much time and money, more importantly, legis-lative time. We wasted three years screwing around with the ALR,”

Speirs said.“We could have gone

with a plan right away, but we screwed around for three years and it put us way behind.

“I hate to say I told you so, but I will. So it’s got to be pointed out.”

Speirs, defeated in the Nov. 19 election, said last February, when council opted for the develop-ment option, that it would be rejected.

“The Agricultural Land Commission is going to laugh in your face and they are going to say, ‘What are you thinking?’

The ALC advice aligns with the fi rst options that arose from community meetings in 2010, sug-gesting there be minimal development on the west side. Council, though, held another meeting where business groups were represented and decided to submit a plan calling for development of the majority of the fl ats.

The consultant later suggested all four op-tions for varying degrees of development should be sent to the ALC.

Coun. Mike Morden said the draft plan was a process that was re-quired to go through,

“My feeling, it’s a pre-dictable result.

“We don’t really know what’s going to happen next.” The land owners will have to decide what parts they’ll do and the district will submit an application for the east side.

“We’ve got other work to do now,” such as con-centrating on jobs and its industrial and commer-cial land inventory.

However, Leslie So-farelli, with the group Residents for Smart Shopping, said Maple Ridge should review its residential growth plans and submit a formal ex-clusion application for all of Albion fl ats, based on that growth. Developing the east side only won’t be enough.

That should be the new council’s fi rst priority, she said Tuesday. The application also would include preservation of farmland elsewhere in return for building on the west side of 105th Av-enue.

Maple Ridge needs to take responsibility for the residential growth that it has allowed by creating services, she added.

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One hundred eas-ily accessible picnic tables will be installed throughout 2012 in four of B.C.’s busi-est provincial parks, marking B.C. Parks’ 100th anniversary and the International Day of Persons with Dis-abilities, the province announced this week.

Picnickers will no longer need to swing their legs up and over the bench and under the table to sit down, they can just walk along the bench and sit at the table.

Also, the new picnic table design can be modifi ed by leaving one side shortened, to accommodate visitors in wheelchairs.

“Every British Co-lumbian, including people living with dis-abilities, should be able to visit and enjoy the wonderful parks and outdoor spaces around

B.C.,” said Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Social Development.

The tables cost about $1,000 each and will be installed in four parks around the province in time for summer.

The new accessible table replaces B.C. Parks’ iconic picnic table that has re-mained unchanged for more than 50 years. Although signifi cantly different from the old

design, the new tables re-use the cedar tops of B.C. Parks’ old pic-nic tables, where pos-sible.

Eventually, all of B.C. Parks’ picnic tables will be replaced with the new model.

“One of B.C. Parks’ priorities is to ensure accessibility for all and to offer everyone the opportunity to ex-perience fi rsthand the splendour of B.C.’s

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The provincial park system began in 1911 with the creation of Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island. To-day, the province has nearly 1,000 parks and protected areas.

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As our familiar Christmas deco-rations appear

on 224th Street and along Lougheed High-way in the form of bells and garland, it is likely that our newer citizens don’t understand the depth of their roots in our commu-nity.

In 1966, a group of Haney busi-ness owners approached municipal council with an offer they couldn’t refuse. The merchants would purchase the elements of the decorative street lighting, while the district would supply power and storage between seasons.

The price of the decorations was $10,000 in 1966, so it was a sub-stantial contribution to the community by the merchant group.

The leaders of the ef-fort were two familiar men-about-town – Ro Veinotte from Fuller Watson and Graham Mowatt of Esquire Men’s Wear.

It was part of a gen-eral move to revitalize the downtown core and to encourage people to shop locally (sound fa-miliar?) for the Christ-mas season. It was a much shorter season in those days, with no serious Christmas advertising done much before the beginning of

December. In addition, the whole of Canada was moving into a big Centennial year in 1967, so community-ori-

ented projects were at the forefront of most people’s minds.

When fi rst purchased, as they do today, the decora-tions lined Lougheed Highway between 6th (222nd Street) and 10th Avenue (227th Street) and

from Lougheed to Dew-dney on 8th Avenue (224th Street). Before they even approached council with the idea, the merchants had to fi rst get the agreement and support of B.C. Electric Company (now BC Hydro) as it owned the power poles that were used to mount the decorations.

After 1972, when the power lines down Haney Boulevard were buried, the decorations were switched to lamp standards running down the boulevard in the confi guration we see today.

Mention of the instal-lation of these decora-tions for their 46th season has brought a fl ood of memories from the participants in the “We Call it Haney!” Facebook group. They bring back memories of younger days and simpler times and recall Christmas time

in Haney for those who no longer live in the area.

Descriptions include “classic” and “Great small town feel,” though many feel that the garland portions would benefi t from a return to the older style of lighting rather than the dimmer and harsher LED lights. Some of the bells were replaced in the late 1990s, but as the replacements are iden-tical to the originals. No one noticed.

In a world where everything seems to be changing too rap-idly and replaced too quickly, the familiar decorations maintain a feeling of normality. I doubt that those mer-chants and politicians of 46 years ago knew they were sponsoring what would become a

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Further reminders of winters and Christ-mases past can be found at Haney House, where the whole house has been dressed for winter and the holiday season. There will be a special open house on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m., when you can tour the house and share some holiday cheer with members of the historical society.

Be sure to check out curator Allison White’s Christmas displays in the lobby of the Maple Ridge library during December, as well. Her topics this year are the history of wrapping pa-per and the traditions of Christmas dinner.

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The 17th annual Cad-dyShack Strip-a-thon for the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society was an-other huge success this year, raising more than $20,000 to help families in need.

“Right now we’re at $21,700,” Yvan Charette, general manager of the Haney Hotel, said Mon-day.

He still has to tally up sales from the bar on top of the extra money pa-trons brought in by offer-ing up their own Canucks tickets for auction.

Charette says the event started slower than in previous years, but picked up as the after-noon wore on.

The bra auction was the most popular event, bringing in $8,900 alone for the Christmas Ham-per Society. One bra was auctioned off for $1,800.

All the staff at the Cad-dyShack worked the event for free and donat-ed half to all of their tips to the fi nal total.

In addition, everyone who won the 50/50, says Charette, gave the mon-ey back.

“My staff really did an amazing job donat-ing their time to the en-tire day,” Charette said. “They’re the reason why people turn out and do-nate thousands of dol-lars.”

It’s a really good feel-ing for us, he added.

“The Hamper Society gives all year long. They are just machines. I can’t say enough about what they do for our commu-nity.”

• Maple Ridge Panago franchise owner Dan Maki donated $1,000 of a $3,000 award to the Ma-ple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Soci-ety on Friday.

Maki was awarded an Eric C. Douglass Award through Royal Roads University, a university for working profession-als. The award is given to one or more com-merce students who exhibit qualities of per-severance, hard work and vision to put ideas into action. The rest of the award money was divided between Cythera Transition House Society and the Friends In Need Food Bank.

Lorraine Bates, co-chair of the Christmas Hamper Society, invited Maki to tour the facility because, she said, you can only see the big pic-ture when you see the building. After the tour, Maki presented a cheque for $1,000.

“Like the Christmas Hamper Society, my philanthropic efforts through my Panago fran-chise are done because I believe that business has a role, even an obligation, to play in developing healthy communities,” he said.

It was timely given the hamper society’s dona-tions are down right now.

The budget for the Christmas Hamper Soci-ety is $75,000, and so far only $20,000 in donations

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Anyone bringing a toy or cash donation for the Maple Ridge-Pitt Mead-ows Christmas Hamper Society will get a return ticket on the train, which will be leaving Mission City station at 10 a.m. and arrive at Port Haney sta-tion at 10:17 a.m., Maple Meadows station at 10:23 a.m., and Pitt Meadows station at 10:27 a.m. It will arrive at Waterfront sta-tion at 11:15 a.m..

After Christmas shop-ping downtown Vancou-ver, ticket holders will be able to take part in the second annual open house at Waterfront sta-tion. In addition to face painting and arts and crafts, there will be live musical entertainment and Santa Claus will be on hand for photos.

The return train leaves Waterfront station at 5 p.m.. The second Santa Train, following the same schedule, takes place on Dec. 17.

• The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows fi re depart-ments will be shaking their boots this Saturday to raise money and col-lect toys and food for the Friends In Need Food Bank and the Christmas Hamper Society.

The Firefi ghters For Families Food Drive will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at various lo-cations around town.

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In Pitt Meadows, fi re-fi ghters will be collect-ing at the IGA, both en-trances to Superstore, the Meadowtown Centre Starbucks, and Signa-ture Liquor Store.

More than $100,000 has been raised since this program began in 2002.

• The U-16 Bullets of the Golden Ears United Soc-cer Club made a special visit to the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society on Fri-day to help organize do-nations.

“First born to fi ve years is our largest area of donations,” explained Lorraine Bates, co-chair of the Christmas Hamper Society.

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“We had this abun-dance,” says Bates. “In the past, it has piled up really high.”

This year, fi fteen mem-bers of the girls’ soccer team, along with their coach Kevin Fletcher, assistant coach Marco Pucillo and four parents – Kathleen Aalten, Abby Bellamy, Casandra Max-well and Donna Wong – formed an assembly line and fi nished the sorting in one hour.

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the cost pressures on the long-term care and health care systems” said Janice Keefe, author of the study, titled “Supporting Care-givers and Caregiving in an Aging Canada.”

The study provides pro-jections of future care needs and examines po-tential improvements in policy for income security programs, labour market regulation and human re-source management in health and home care.

Informal caregivers, who are often family members or friends, play a crucial role in seniors’ care.

“Without their invisible work, the current system for seniors’ health and home care would collapse,” Keefe argues. “But they

also bear economic, social, physical and psychological costs associated with their role and should receive financial compensation, together with other forms of in-kind support, such as home help or referral ser-vices.”

In the long term, increas-ing the number of home care workers will be criti-cal, according to the study.

Competition for health care resources is expect-ed to be fierce in coming years, such that if govern-ments want to ensure that adequate seniors’ care is available, they will need a strategy to enhance work-ing conditions in the vol-untary, for-profit and pub-lic organizations involved in home care.

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Residents at Sunwood Living retirement commu-nity in Maple Ridge raised more than $750 to benefit the Cythera Transition House Society with a craft fair last month

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Most motorists will pay ICBC about $27 more in premiums next year, but the bite will be deeper for those who opt only for basic insur-ance.

Basic premiums will rise $68 or 11.2 per cent per customer if the B.C. Utilities Commission approves the public auto insurer’s proposed rate hike.

Optional premiums will be $41 lower on av-erage, or six per cent.

It refl ects a continu-ing pattern of ICBC reducing the cost of its optional insurance – where it faces compe-tition from private in-surers – relative to the basic package, where it has a monopoly.

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The combined pre-mium hike works out to an extra 2.1 per cent, lifting the average amount most motorists pay from $1,277 now to $1,304.

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region of the province, years of experience and level of coverage.

“After four years of not having to increase our rates, we now unfor-tunately face a different reality,” Schubert said. “We’re not happy that we need to increase our rates but the majority of our customers will be paying just a few dol-lars more, on average, than they did in 2008.”

He said the drop in

optional rates was pos-sible mainly due to de-clining auto crime and damage claims.

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“We have seen in-creasing pressure, in particular, from bodily injury costs,” Schubert said.

Bodily injury costs are to hit $1.7 billion this year, up $350 million from fi ve years ago.

Low interest rates due to the global economy have also pushed in-vestment income down.

Ferry fuel surcharge doubles

B.C. Ferries fuel sur-charge on the three major routes to Van-couver Island will dou-ble Dec. 12.

The corporation said the increase in the sur-charge from 2.5 per cent to fi ve per cent refl ects the rising cost of marine diesel fuel.

A driver and vehicle crossing one way from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay will pay about $2.35 more as a result. A 2.5 per cent fuel surcharge is also being added to the route from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale and the Sunshine Coast.

B.C. Ferries expects its fuel bill will top $120 mil-lion this year.

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President and CEO Jon Schubert said the two rates should be looked at in combination.

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The amount of mon-ey lost to fare evasion on the bus system has more than doubled in the last three years, according to Trans-Link estimates.

Riders who boarded buses without paying the proper amount cost the system an es-timated $5.3 million in 2010, up from $3.1 mil-lion in 2009 and $2.4 million in 2008.

TransLink spokes-man Ken Hardie con-firmed the numbers, provided to CKNW under a Freedom of Information request.

It’s difficult to say why bus fare cheating increased that much, he said, but noted ridership has been steadily growing and fares went up in the spring of 2010.

A large number of new riders began us-ing the transit system during the year of the 2010 Olympics.

Hardie said many of them may have made errors that auditors also record as fare evasion – such as mis-takenly buying a one-zone ticket but riding for two or three.

“In 2010 we were dealing with so many new people on the sys-tem,” he said. “A lot of people may have been detected as misusing when they just didn’t know.”

The fare evasion rate for buses for 2010 was 3.2 per cent, according to the estimates.

Hardie said fare eva-sion covers not just riders who outright

refuse to pay but those who “stretch” a ticket to more zones than al-lowed as well as those who may actually have monthly passes but forgot them at home.

TransLink’s new ra-dio system on buses includes a button drivers can press to record a passenger boarding without the right fare.

That was supposed to help TransLink track routes and even times where fare evaders are prevalent and then step up en-forcement.

But Hardie said the system hasn’t yet met expectations, adding the data is “quite un-reliable.”

Bus drivers are told not to try to enforce payment, because disputes with cheat-ers sometimes end in driver assaults.

Hardie said the es-timate of $5.3 million last year – made by auditors checking a sample of several thousand bus riders and extrapolating

– was still less than one per cent of the revenue brought in by bus fares.

TransLink’s new Compass smart card payment system should help reduce some fare evasion when it is launched in 2013.

Abuse of the zone system should end, Hardie said, because the tag-on, tag-off sys-tem will charge smart card holders based on the actual distance

they travel.University students

who sell unwanted U-Passes are unlikely to continue doing that, he added, because the U-Pass will become a smart card chip em-bedded in their stu-dent card.

Ticket flippers who resell used tickets people give them will also be out of luck once most paper tick-ets vanish.

Hardie did not have up-to-date estimates of fare evasion on SkyTrain, but past au-dits have pegged the rate at about six per cent.

Along with smart cards, TransLink is installing fare gates to end the open access to SkyTrain stations.

The changes aren’t expected to thwart all cheaters.

“There’s an element out there who will still try to find a way around it,” Hardie said,

“No system any-where we know of has the full answer to fare evasion.”

Bus fare evasion more than doubles

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TransLink lost $5.3 million in revenue last year


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TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis is defending the need to keep the Tran-sit Police service even though a big part of the force’s job – enforcing fare payment – should all but vanish when fare gates and smart cards come to the transit sys-tem.

The offi cers that pa-trol SkyTrain and its stations issued nearly 31,000 tickets last year, mostly for fare evasion.

“There’s still going to be a need for a police presence on the sys-tem,” Jarvis said in an interview.

“Regardless of fare gates, you’ve got an el-ement on the system and unwanted activities that require police re-sources.”

TransLink is spending

$180 million to install fare gates in SkyTrain stations over the next year and introduce Compass smart cards to replace other payment methods in 2013.

But fare evaders will still fi nd ways to board, Jarvis predicted, and fare checks will still be needed, though they’d be done electronically rather than checking paper tickets.

He agreed, however,

fare check duties for of-fi cers should drop to a small fraction of what they perform today.

That has implications for the force’s ability to catch people guilty of more than just cheating TransLink.

Transit Police offi -cers routinely run the names of fare cheaters they catch for outstand-ing warrants and arrest more than 450 wanted criminals each year that way.

With the end of con-ventional paper fare checks, those warrant arrests are also expect-ed to plunge.

But Jarvis predicts offi cers will fi nd other ways to detect the crim-inal element, such as enforcing laws against open liquor in public.

And he said the re-duced emphasis on fare checks should allow the force to redeploy offi -cers to other priorities such as the bus system,

where Transit Police so far make few if any for-ays.

“I want more atten-tion on other parts of the system, bus loops in particular,” Jarvis said, citing safety concerns at loops.

There have been fresh calls for Transit Police to boost enforcement on buses after TransLink disclosed the amount of fare evasion on the buses has doubled from $2.4 million to $5.3 mil-lion over the last three years.

Bus drivers have also called for more Transit Police patrols to deter violent attacks against them.

There will also be an extra 11 kilometres of SkyTrain and fi ve new stations to patrol once the Evergreen Line opens in 2016.

Transit Police duties include responding to violent crimes or rob-beries on the system, assisting vulnerable people and preventing graffi ti.

They’re also sup-posed to watch for ter-rorists – the force has bomb-sniffi ng dogs and some offi cers trained in the use of portable X-ray scanners and other counter-terrorism methods.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. direc-tor Jordan Bateman said the change in du-

ties marks a good time to re-examine whether TransLink should have its own police.

Transit Police spend $29 million a year – fund-ed mainly by TransLink fares, gas taxes and property tax – and the force’s budget is slated to rise to $35 million by 2014 and $42 million by 2021.

“You’ve got to take a look at whether there are cheaper ways to de-liver this service,” Bate-man said.

“The smart cards and fare gates change ev-erything. You’ve got to take a step back now and look at what the long-term future of the program is.”

Bateman said it ap-pears the force pays pre-mium salaries, with 66 of its 167 offi cers earn-ing more than $100,000 a year.

“That is very high,” he said. “Especially when a number of them are re-tired from other forces, so they’re collecting a pension already.”

He said policing SkyTrain should per-haps have been done with an integrated team of offi cers from existing forces rather than cre-ating a new one.

SkyTrain also has a separate group of secu-rity staff.

Jarvis said he did not see any need for a re-view.

Transit Police still needed but role changing: CEO

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Turnstiles, smart cards expected to shift officers’ duties


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Before the Grinch stole Christmas, there was Ebenezer Scrooge – a sour and stingy crank synon-ymous with the selfi sh demeanour one must shed

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“I’ve seen every Christmas Carol there is on video and I love them all,” says Marcel Renaud, who plays Scrooge in a musical adaptation of the Dicken’s classic that opens in Maple Ridge next week.

Playing the infamous miser is letting Renaud explore his mean side.

“It was easier playing the bad guy than the good guy,” says Renaud, who has been working on his “Scrooge” since July.

By the time rehearsals for the Emerald Pig and SPECC-Tacular co-production began in earnest in fall, Renaud had memorized all his lines, which gave him a chance to perfect his ill-tempered, lonely character.

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Surprisingly, being unkind, contemptible and down-right hateful was rather easy for Renaud. It was Scrooge’s transformation, following visits from his dead partner and three ghosts, that stumped him.

“Everybody loves to play the villain. That part I found a lot of fun,” he says. “It certainly is a lot more work every time I do the scenes where I am starting to change.”

Michael DeMaio’s beautiful music and songs helped Re-naud with that transformation and he expects the music to have a similar tear-evoking, lump-in-the-throat effect on the audience.

“One of the songs is about reassessing my own soul. It really helps when I let myself get carried away in song and singing,” says Renaud.

“I am hoping that the audience is emotionally caught up in it by then because I have gone through great lengths at the beginning to make them really hate me.”

A cast of 60 gets ready to stages The

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Brandon Goodridge (front) begs for money as his fellow street urchins – Jenna Rowley, Brandon Challenger, Kate Asp, Alexis Jensen-Desjardins, Marcus Rowley, Eva Cowley and Hailey Thomas – sing Christ-mas carols in a SPECC-tacular and Emerald Pig Theatrical Society’s production of A Christmas Carol, a musical by Michael DeMaio.

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Elizabeth, played by Elizabeth Drummond, breaks off her engagement to a young Scrooge, played by Derek Barnett.

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Cinema Politica’s next screening will take a critical look at the treatment of the work-ing class.

Class Dismissed: How TV Frames The Work-ing Class navigates the steady stream of narrow working class representations from American television’s beginnings to today’s sitcoms, reality shows, police dramas, and day-time talk shows.

John Henry Harter, a labour studies instruc-tor at Simon Fraser University, will be the guest speaker at the event. He will be joined by Teri Mitchell, from Street Ministries Com-munity Supper, which serves hot meals, pro-vides clothing and oth-er comforts to those in need in Maple Ridge.

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(Left) Kathleen Hatley and Joyce Gillespie, playing social workers, surround townsperson Tyson Aubin as they sing Christmas carols. Tiny Tim, (Alicja Cichecki) and Scrooge (Marcel Renaud) rehearse a scene from The Christmas Carol which plays the ACT next week.

The troupe of dedicated ac-tors and dancers, ready to give all for even the smallest part, make Sharon Malone emotional.

Directing A Christmas Car-ol has allowed her to refl ect on its themes and count her

blessings.“There is oppression in

the world and so many bad things that are going on. It is one of those things that is a small joy,” says Malone, who is sharing directing duties with Ed Marshall of SPECC-tacular.

“We are so privileged to live in a part of the world where we get to do things like go to the theatre and enjoy being with our families.”

A Christmas Carol is a cel-ebration of Christmas and the good it inspires. It speaks of redemption, free will and was a damning critique of Victo-rian society when published in 1843.

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Jason Etherington, plays the part of Old Joe.

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Two students from the Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts scored the highest marks in B.C. in contemporary guitar exams at the Ca-nadian Conservatory of Music.

Nicholas Larsen, 15, topped the Grade 4 contemporary idioms category, while Yury Onikashvili, 11 snagged a medal in the same category at Grade 1.

Onikashvili mastered Santana’s Oye Como Va for the exam and says he practices daily for at least a half hour to hone his skills.

Larsen, who has been playing guitar since he was 10, says he’s in-spired and infl uenced by Andy McKee, who is considered one of the world’s fi nest acoustic guitar soloists.

Larsen, a student of Meadowridge School in Maple Ridge, though is still trying to fi nd his style. He recently picked up the banjo and says knowing how to play a guitar has defi -nitely helped him learn the new instrument.

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(From front) Bergthorson academy students Nicholas Larsen and Yury Onikashvili were the best in B.C. in the Canadian conservatory’s contemporary guitar exams.

What’s on• The Old Chicken Farm Art and Craft Sale takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 25812 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Ten per cent of sales go to the Friends in Need Food Bank. Info:604-462-1399.

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The photo can be recent or from years gone by.

Email it to [email protected] and we’ll do our best to include it in an upcoming Christmas feature. Remember to include your family name with the photo.

Hard Times Hit Parade by The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret with the music of Maria in the Shower

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Poetry ContestPresented by

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Submit your original, previously unpublished poem(40 lines or less, including the title) on the theme:

“Light”On a separate page, provide your name, telephone number, address

and the title of your poem.A selected number poets will be invited to read their poems at the

Festival of Light on Friday, February 24, 2012at Centre Court in Haney Place Mall around 4:30 p.m.

as part of the Lantern Festival.Certifi cates will be awarded to those poets in recognition of their work.

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Community Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are

free to local non-profi t groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail [email protected] at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classifi ed department at 604-467-1122 about non-profi t rates.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

• The Ridge Meadows Retired Teachers’ Associa-tion and the retired employees of School District No. 42 are holding a Christmas luncheon at Meadow Gardens Golf Club at noon. Retired teachers are asked to bring a new unwrapped children’s present to the lunch. Donations will be included in the local Christmas family hampers. RSVP to Molly Falcon at 604-467-7927.

• Kanaka Creek Coff ee is holding an open mic/stage event with singer/songwriter Candice Metz from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. No. 101 24155 102nd Avenue, Maple Ridge. For more information 604-463-6727.

• A non-denominational candle-lit service to remem-ber lost loved ones is being held at St. George’s Anglican Church at 7 p.m. Refreshments served. For more information, call 604-463-7722.

Thursday, Dec. 8• Alexander Robinson

Elementary is hosting an evening Christmas Market from 5 to 9 p.m. Come and visit the fantastic vendors and enter your name to win one of the many raffl e items. Some vendor space is still available. Contact A. Munro at [email protected] for more information.

• The SFU Philosophers’ Cafe meets at the Arts Centre and Theatre at 7 p.m., 11944 Haney Place. Admission by donation. This month’s topic is, ‘What constitutes “the good life”’? Moderator Larry Green leads the discussion. Co-sponsored by the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art Council. Everyone welcome.

Registration and experience not required.

Saturday, Dec. 10• Get your pet’s photo

taken with Santa from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the B.C. SPCA Community Animal Centre on 10235 Jackson

Road, Maple Ridge. • The Old Chicken Farm art

and craft sale will be hap-pening from 10:13 a.m. to 4:03 p.m. at 25812 Dewdney Trunk Road in Webster’s Corners. Claire Louise Stephen, Rik Watson, and surprise guest art-ists will have paintings, cards,

and limited-edition calendars, and more for sale. 10 per cent of sales goes to the Friends in Need Food Bank. For more info, call 604-462-1399.

• Santa will again be stopping at the Ruskin Hall for a pancake breakfast from 10 to 11 a.m., corner of

284th Street and 96th Avenue. Pancakes and sausages will be served from 9 to 11 a.m. Kids of all ages welcome.

Sunday, Dec. 11• The Old Chicken Farm

art and craft sale will be happening from 10:13 a.m. to

4:03 p.m., at 25812 Dewdney Trunk Road in Webster’s Cor-ners. Claire Louise Stephen, Rik Watson, and surprise guest art-ists will have paintings, cards, and limited-edition calendars, and more for sale. 10 per cent of sales goes to the Friends in Need Food Bank. For more info,

call 604-462-1399.• Maple Ridge Choral

Society is holding its Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 12145 Laity Street, Maple Ridge. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door or call Gerry at 604-463-0760 or Dennis at 604-465-8038.

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Tuesday, Dec. 13• The Maple Ridge Public

Library will be hosting a special Christmas for Grown-Ups at 7 p.m. Join the Silvertones and other special guests for an eve-ning of Christmas stories, songs and celebration. Refreshments will be served. For more informa-tion, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.

Wednesday, Dec. 14• Ridge Meadows Seniors’

Society’s Pitt Meadows senior’s lounge is holding their annual Christmas luncheon at 12:30 p.m., 12027 Harris Road, at the Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre. Traditional turkey dinner with all the fi xings, carol singing and door prizes. $15 tickets are available in the senior’s lounge from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday to Friday. For more information, call 604-465-2478. Tickets are selling fast.

• Pajama Storytime at the Pitt Meadows Public Library

from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Come to the library in your coziest pajamas, housecoats and slippers to hear some bedtime stories. Stuff ed friends are also welcome, and mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters, too. Drop in.

Friday, Dec. 16• The Maple Ridge Public

Library celebrates Las Posadas, the traditional Spanish prelude to Christmas, on at 6 p.m. Come and enjoy the smells and tastes of the holiday season, listen to stories and learn about the culture’s wonderful traditions. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.

• A pub night fundraiser is being held at the Haney Public House to raise money for the Hearts on Noses pig sanctuary. For more information, visit heartsonnoses.com, or call 604-462-0958.


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The Maple Ridge Ram-blers senior boys’ basket-ball team kicked off its season against Fraser Val-ley rivals at Enver Creek’s preseason tournament last weekend, coming away

with a 2-1 record, good for second place.

The Ramblers opened the tournament with a 64-40 win over host Enver Creek. The Ramblers held a slim 30-26 lead at half-time, but the team stormed out in the second half, allowing only 14 points against.

Max Neumann led the Ramblers with a double-double, netting 29 points and 11 rebounds. Pavel Ni-emirski drained 11 points

from the outside. The Ramblers defeated

Charles Best 75-40 in their second game of the tour-nament. Again point guard Neumann lit up the score-board with 28 points.

Jacob Durkovich had 18 points in the paint with 10 rebounds, while Joel Lutz had 14 points and seven re-bounds.

Lincoln Clarke and Tyler Pipke had outstanding de-fensive games.

In the tournament fi nal, the Ramblers faced league rivals, the Walnut Grove Gators. The Ramblers led 22-20 at the end of the fi rst quar-ter, but at the mid-point of the second quar-ter, the Gators erupted with a 16-0 run, raining three-point shots. The Gators never looked back, beating the

Ramblers 70-50. Neumann led the Ram-

blers with 16 points and fi ve recoveries,

while Durkovich had 11 points and seven re-bounds. Amit Rakhra contrib-uted 10 points. Neumann and

Durkovich were named to the tourna-

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Junior B Flames fall to last place with loss to Icebreakers

THE NEWS/sportsSection coordinator:Robert Mangelsdorf 604-467-1122 ext. [email protected]

Ramblers squads finish second

The Ridge Meadows Flames sit in last place in the Pacifi c Internation-al Junior Hockey League after com-ing up short against the Mission Ice-breakers Friday night at home, 4-3.

With the loss, the Flames (4-17-0, 8 points) were passed in the standings by the Icebreakers (3-14-3, 9 points), who take sole possession of the fi nal playoff berth in the Harold Brittain Conference.

The Flames opened the scoring Friday night with powerplay goal seven and a half minutes in courtesy of Sean Pesut.

However, the Icebreakers respond-ed with three unanswered goals be-fore the fi rst period came to an end.

The middle frame was all Flames as Adam Bartsch and Matt Bissett each scored in the opening minutes of the period to tie the game at 3-3.

The deadlock was fi nally broken seven minutes into the third period by Trevor Schmidt of the Mission Icebreakers. The Flames pressed

hard to equalize in the third period, outshooting the Icebreakers 15-7.

The Flames pulled goalie Wes-ley McLeod with a minute and 15 seconds to play for the extra attacker, but were unable to tie the game and send it to overtime.

The loss is the 17th in 21 games for the Flames.

McLeod stopped 23 of 27 shots he faced. The Flames powerplay went 1-for-4, while the

Icebreakers were 1-for-3 with the man-advantage.

Shane Harle was named the game’s third star, despite

getting thrown out of the game midway through the fi rst period after fi ghting with Mission’s Dakota Klassen.

• The Ridge Meadows Flames next home game

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Comeault named to U-19 Team Canada

A local junior la-crosse scoring star has been chosen to wear Canada’s colours.

Pitt Meadows’s Ree-gan Comeault, who led the Langley Jr. Thun-der, survived the final round of cuts and was named to the Cana-dian under-19 men’s field lacrosse team.

The squad will play at the 2012 FIL (Feder-ation of International Lacrosse) world cham-pionships in Turku, Finland in July.

Fifty players took part in the most recent selection camp with 24 making the roster.

The final selection camp was held Nov. 25-27 in Oshawa, Ont.

Comeault has played the past two seasons with the Jr. Thunder in the B.C. Junior La-crosse League, scoring 70 goals and 162 points in just 41 games.

Comeault was the first overall pick in the 2009 midget draft, se-lected from the Ridge Meadows minor la-crosse association.

He was the league’s most valuable player last season, helping Langley reach the playoffs for the first time since 2005.

He joins the Ohio State Buckeyes in the fall on a field lacrosse scholarship and still has two years of junior eligibility remaining with Langley.

Racers hold qualifi erRidge Meadows Rac-

ers speedskating club is hosting an all-day B.C. Winter Games qualifier and interclub meet this Sunday, Dec. 11, at Planet Ice in Ma-ple Ridge.

More than 100 skat-ers from throughout the Lower Mainland and Northwest Wash-ington take to the ice. Racing begins at 8 a.m.. Everyone is wel-come to attend, and skaters and specta-tors are encouraged to bring a non-perishible food item for the food bank this Christmas season.

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Knight moves The Meadow Ridge Knights junior bantam football team was defeated in the B.C. Com-munity Football Association provincial final by the Kelowna Lions Sunday at McLeod Stadium in Langley, but didn’t go down without a fight.

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The B.C. cyclo-cross season wrapped up last weekend with the B.C. Cup Series final in South Surrey, a week after Maple Ridge’s Local Ride Racing team picked up a pro-vincial championship title and medals in North Vancouver.

“It’s been a fantastic season for Local Ride Racing,” said Barry Lyster, team manager and Local Ride Bike Shop owner. “The squad did a great job of representing its sponsors and the shop all over B.C. and the

Pacific Northwest and finished the season on a high note with podi-ums and Champion-ship titles.”

Maggie Coles-Lyster of Maple Ridge won the U-17 women’s B.C. Championship title on Nov. 27, while Local Ride Racing teammate Sandra Walter took second place in the open women’s compe-tition, trailing winner Jean Ann Berkenpas of Maple Ridge by sec-onds.

“It was a fun battle,” said Berkenpas.

Maple Ridge’s Mike Berkenpas raced to a respectable 11th-

place finish in the elite men’s competition, with teammate Rich-ard Machhein finish-ing 14th in his first ever elite contest. Lo-cal Ride Racing young gun Pete Whalen of Pitt Meadows took the sixth spot in the U-17 men’s race.

At the B.C. Cup Se-ries final on Saturday, Coles-Lyster and Jean Ann Berkenpas re-peated with victorious performances, taking home the blue and white series champion jersey in their respec-tive categories.

“My race was awe-some,” said 12-year-old Coles-Lyster. “I’m really happy I won the B.C. Championship

and B.C. Cup jerseys this year.”

Whalen earned him-self a jersey of his own when he took the series victory in the U-17 men’s category. Mike Berkenpas se-cured second place in the B.C. Cup in the elite men’s field after finishing fourth in the final competition.

Local Ride Racing’s Brett Wakefield of Ma-ple Ridge and team-mate Richard Mach-hein finished second and sixth, respective-ly, in the Category 3/4 men’s race, while Ryan Newsome finished sixth in the Master 3/4 men’s category. Paul Craig of Pitt Meadows was 27th.

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Maple Ridge’s Maggie Coles-Lyster (Local Ride/Dr. Vie Superfoods+) on her way to the B.C. championship title in the U-17 women’s race, Nov.27 in North Vancouver.

Local Riders top podium at B.C. Cup

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Maple Ridge second-ary wrestlers were dom-inant last weekend at the Upper Fraser Valley Novice Championships in Langley, with Jeremy Moen, Greg McKenzie, and Cody Wright each winning gold.

Cameron Hicks, and Alex Cox each recieved silver, while Mosaic Ab-bott, Tairn Richardson and Hayden Tupper all earned bronze medals. Placing fourth in their fi rst tournament were Marko Kolobara, Gaerth Bourke, Chance Wright, and Jared Dunlop.

Barracudas champsThe Meadow Ridge

Barracudas were crowned champions at the Kamloops Minor

Hockey Association’s midget A female hockey tournament over the weekend.

The Barracudas went 4-1 at the tournament, opening with a 4-2 win over South Island.

The Barracudas fought hard in a 3-1 loss to the host Kamloops team, but rebound-ed with a 9-0 victory against St. Albert, and a 2-1 win against North Island in the semifi nals.

That set up a tourna-ment fi nal with Salmon Arm, which the Barra-cudas took by a score of 5-3 to claim the champi-onship title.

Sabrina Mathias and Kassandra Johnston played exceptional in goal. Kim White, Ash-ley Gavin, Madeline

Cockrill, Jessica Baker, Danielle Baker, Heather Lacasse, Kiah Cardiff, and Kiana Henry helped provide offence up front, while Kirsten Langston, Sydney Langston, Me-gan Theisen and Breezy Gosling played solid de-fence in all fi ve games.

Track stars shineFour local athletes

were honoured at the B.C. Athletics awards dinner Saturday in Richmond.

Among the local award winners were Olivia Moriconi and Jacob Gowler of the Ridge Rockets Track and Field Club, as well as Nathan Wadhwani of Golden Ears Athletics and Tim Hargreaves of

the Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club.

Hargreaves received an award for his high jump performance, while Nathan Wadh-wani set B.C. records in his age bracket in the 2,000-metre and the 1,500-metre steeple-chase.

Moriconi fi nished sec-ond in the U-16 hammer throw at the Royal Ca-nadian Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships in Ot-tawa in AUgust.

Gowler, who also plays quarterback for the Pitt Meadows Ma-rauders high school football team, was the top midget javelin thrower in the province with a distance of 49.5 metres.

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The Ramblers will get a chance for revenge this weekend as they play in the Walnut Grove tour-nament.

The Ramblers junior girls’ basketball team also fi nished in second place at the annual Ki-wanis Classic Basketball Tournament.

The Ramblers opened the round robin tourna-ment with a one-point loss to the eventual tournament champions Walnut Grove, 28-27. Walnut Grove hit the winning shot with less than 30 seconds to go in the game. The Ramblers were led by Rae Samuel-son who scored 10 points and Jane Grisley who scored nine points.

In the second game of the tournament, Ram-blers faced Mark Isfeld secondary from Court-ney, coming away with a 44-36 victory. Grisley led the way offensively with 18 points. Samuelson added 10 points.

In the fi nal game of the tournament for Maple Ridge, the Ramblers beat Abby Traditional 55-41.

Lindsay Charron and Grisley both had strong games on the offensive end with 19 points each. Chantelle Stewart and Samuelson had seven points each. Melissa Fung played a strong game defensively for the Ramblers.

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Anthony Peter KotAnthony Peter KotOctober 7, 1966 –November 29, 2011 Age 45October 7, 1966 –November 29, 2011 Age 45It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of this ‘magical’ man. Tony was an inspiration to everyone who met him and he inspired everyone to be their best and live each day to the fullest and always to believe in the positive. His incredible and unique life started in North Vancouver then to Victoria and his fi nal resting place in Maple Ridge BC. Tony spent countless early summers in Buccaneer Bay with Bill Davidson and family and he always referred to Mr. and Mrs. ‘D’ as his second parents. Tony was an incredible athlete having played for the Argo’s, Victoria Payless, and the Grid Dogs football teams where he met lifelong friends York Furstenwald and Gord Rough. Tony was an accomplished martial artist having earned three black belts in Karate, Jujitsu, and Arnise and had a great love for Kung Fu and in the end referred to himself as a ‘Peaceful Warrior.’ It was on the mats of Jujitsu where he met his friend Jeff Snider and on his son’s baseball fi eld where he met Pete Rackow and from there a great bond was formed. His love of business, marketing and sales led him to incredible accomplishments in his career of which he was one of the best and he was proud to work in the end for CIMS. His beginning years in sales led him to meet his lifelong friend Jason Lyne and many memories boating on Alouette or Osoyoos with their families together. Tony married his ‘soul mate’ Tanja in 1996 and went on to have two beautiful sons together, Emerson (14yrs) and Marcus (11yrs). He was a devoted father and his pride and love for his family was immeasurable and always his greatest accomplishment in life. He will be forever missed by all his friends and family and will be remembered for his Hawaiian shirts, singing Eagles and Neil Diamond Tunes to the wee hours, supporting the Dallas Cowboys year after year and standing on his ‘soap box’ getting his point across. Tony was predeceased by his mother Wilma Vanderleelie and his father Zdzislaw Kot. He leaves behind one sister, Leona Vanderleelie and he was a loving uncle to Michael Curtis and Stephanie Vanderleelie, and Lucas and Tina Doig. He will be greatly missed by the Doig, Sokolowski, and Cockett families and forever will be ‘Senochok’ to his mother in law, Sonia Loevenmark. A heart warming thanks to the Lions Gate oncology team and nurse Laura. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the Relay for Life: http://www.relaybc.ca/coquitlam2012/marcuskot where his sons are raising funds in memory of their Dad and his courageous fi ght with cancer.

“Nasdarovlia”Please join us in celebrating his beautiful life on

December 9, 2011 at the Maple Ridge Baptist Church located at 22155 Lougheed Hwy at 1:00 pm.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

HEATHFIELD, Michael AlanJanuary 7, 1958 - November 13, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a modern day legend. Mike was an unforgettable character who touched many people in a profound way. His incredible and unique life and all his experiences extended across Canada, starting in Montreal, where he was born, to his fi nal resting place in Maple Ridge, B.C. Mike was leader, a visionary, an adventure seeker, a champion, a teacher, a volunteer, just to name a few of his traits, but most importantly, a devoted father to his children, Zachary and Shanon and his side-kick dog Sarge. Mike will be greatly missed by his mother Rita Tougas, and father, the late George Heathfi eld. Loving brother of Lily Deckelbaum (Donny), Laura Capaldi (Felice), Patrick Heathfi eld (Robin) and brother Tony Doherty. Michael was a very proud uncle to his nieces and nephews; Melanie and David Deckelbaum, Joey, George and Rita Capaldi, Ryan and Makena Heathfi eld. Many uncles, aunts and his extended family at Labour Unlimited will miss him dearly. A celebration of Michael’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 10th at the Maple Ridge Alliance Church on 20399 Dewdney Trunk Road in Maple Ridge. If you wish, donations in his memory may be sent to BC Special Olympics or to the Kyle Demsey Gionco foundation.

Memories, stories and condolences may be shared at www.GardenHill.ca

Jennifer HiltonMay 30, 1950 – December 5, 2009

For My LadyAs the giver, he guides us through the hurt

And the river of hope, it fl ows amidstour blood and our bones

Spirits never die. Tell me why I’m crying for you.Th ey took you fr eedom and left us here aware

can’t fi nd no reason, we’re living, living in despair.Th e ocean, I hear her whisper call ing your name.Spirits never die, Tell me why I’m crying again.Just like the darkness, as colours fade to black

My mama, she’s crying cause she knows,once you leave you won’t be coming back.

You gave us so much; you gave so much to me.To see you laugh, to feel your touch,

to hear your voice call ing me.Spiritis never die, hold your head high,

cause I Love You.Moments they pass they’re lost to distant space

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Edwin Critchley May 4, 1934 - Dec. 7th 2001

In tears we saw you sinking We watched you fade away,

Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay,

But when we saw you sleeping, So peacefully free from pain, We could not wish you back

to suffer that again.

It’s been 10 years and we miss you as much today as

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Looking back with memories upon the path we’ve trod,

We bless the years we had with you and leave the rest to God.

Lovingly remembered by Fred and family - Jim and

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ALEXANDERPierre Francois Hildemaar

Sept 20, 1956 ~ Nov 30, 2011

Passed away peacefully at Ridge Meadows Hospital in Baillie House. Pierre was born in Cape Town South Africa. Beloved son of William George Alexander and Lillian Helena Alexander. Pierre was a writer and a scholar, he studied Mathematics and the Arts at SFU, UBC and Laval University in Quebec. He was a Naval Reservist with HMCS Discovery in 1972. Pierre enjoyed playing tennis and chess, he was an accomplished seafood chef, he was an excellent soccer player and Manchester United was his favourite team. Survived by family members, Anna (John), Chris, Brendan, (Sandra), Theresa (Jerry), Simon (Rosa) Daria and Denys, and numerous nieces and nephews. Also survived by Aunt Lorraine Hinrichsen and cousins Dale, Mark, Collette, Veronica and Patrick in Burlington and Toronto, Ontario. Service will be held at St. Luke’s Parish 20285 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge, on January 30, 2012 at 11:00 a.m with Father Abunto offi ciating. Special thanks to Dr. Sommi and Dr. Benning the nurses at the Path Unit and Baillie House for taking care of Pierre.

SECORD Margaret Emma

May 26, 1918 ~ Nov 25, 2011

Passed away peacefully at Baillie House November 25, 2011. Predeceased by her husband Wilfred, brother Con and son Jim. Margaret is survived by step-children Wes, Donna, Wayne, 13 grandchildren, 24 great grand-children, other relatives and many friends. No Service by request.

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SPIER, RickFebruary 16, 1929 - November 30, 2011

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather - Opa. After a courageous 13 month battle with lung cancer, Rick went home to be with his Lord. He will be forever missed by Lois, his wife of 57 years, his son Murray (Marilyn), daughters Daphne (Michael), Soraya (Glenn), Coralee (Michael) and grandchildren Shannon, Meryl, Adrien, Matthew, Jennifer & Cameron. During his life as a high school teacher; major of the Royal Westminster Regi-ment; C.O. of the R.W.R. Ca-det Corps; BFM Co-Founder and volunteer & devout family & church member, Rick touched many lives. We will cherish Rick’s memory and hold him forever close in our hearts. A service was held at the Haney Presbyterian Church, on December 6th. In memory of Rick donations to the Maple Ridge Bibles for Missions Store will be appreciated.

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Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

HIGHWAY TRUCK LOW BED DRIVER

for Dorman Timber Loca-tion Harrison Mills, must have a minimum of fi ve years low bedding exp. Hauling various types of logging equipment in the Fraser Valley. Competitive Wages!

E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 604-796-0318

115 EDUCATIONAIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Fi-nancial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783Become a Psychiatric Nurse- train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical place-ments and some regional class-room delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

Toll-free 1-87-STENBERGwww.stenbergcollege.com


115 EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com1-866-399-3853

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Con-dominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thou-sands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government cer-tifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home

for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do

meaningful, fulfi lling work?PLEA Community Services is looking for qualifi ed applicants

who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or

on weekends for respite. Training, support and

remuneration are provided. Funding is available for

modifi cations to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting

for an open door. Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628www.plea.bc.ca

130 HELP WANTED

Calling All Sports Minded Individuals!!!

$11 - $20/hr! Like music and a team environ-ment? No experience necessary, no telemarketing, 10 openings available! Benefi ts after 6 mos.

Call Erica at 604 777 2195.

LANDSCAPER LABOURERS with experience. Starts @ $16./hr

Fax 604-462-7853

SALES PERSON wanted for Security site & business sales. Area Maple

Ridge - Pit Meadows , Coq & Port Coquitlam only.

Must have auto, paid gas & expenses, plus commissions.

Confi dential contact. Al 604-219-4156.

Well Established Church based Daycare requires a fun loving, kid friendly individual for Temporary, Full Time position in Group Daycare. Job requires Early Childhood Education and fl exibility in hours. Position may turn into permanent position in the future. Hourly wage of 15.00/hr.

Email resume to: [email protected]

or mail to: Harmony Daycare

20245 Dewdney Trunk Rd.Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 3C9

We NeedAdult Carriers

Adult with reliable vehicle needed to deliver newspapers door to door in various areas in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows.You would be responsible for

anywhere from rural to high traffi c areas.

Delivery is every Wednesday and Friday and the number

and area of the routes is ever changing.

If you are interested and can meet the requirements listed

above, please contactKathy @604-466-6397

.

130 HELP WANTED


156 SALES

INSIDE SALES PERSON

An est. pet industry leader is looking for a highly motivated salesperson with knowledge of Salt Water Aquarium equipment. Sales Experience is a must. Base salary plus commission

Opportunity to grow. E-mail: shane@

prolineaquatics.com

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

CABINET MAKER Experienced or Apprentice

required for custom millwork shop in Poco. Call 604-941-1588

or Fax. 604-941-1538

Gutter Installer required full time for established growing gutter compa-ny. Good driving record, people skills, team player. Email resume to: [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

# 101-1125 Nicola AvenuePort Coq. (behind COSTCO)

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GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243.

[email protected]

JASMINE’S RELAXATION TOUCH Pain and stress relief. Tranquil set-

ting/Comfort studio. M/Ridge778-888-3866 (9am-9pm) ph or text

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

Angelena Physic Healer &

Life CoachCan solve all problems of life specializing in love, health, business, marriage, reunites loved ones. Call today for a better tomor-row. 3 readings for $15.00

604-447-3404

173A COUNSELLING

DO you have a problem with alcohol or drugs?

Call Alouette Addiction Services at (604)467-5179

Check our websitewww.alouetteaddictions.org

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt.

One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web

site: www.4pillars.ca

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower pay-ments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANK-RUPTCY! Free consultation.www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad cred-it? Bills? Unemployed? Need Mon-ey? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Accep-tance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

115 EDUCATION

A42 -- Wednesday, December 7, 2011 -- THE NEWS - www.mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge22450-121st Street2 Bedroom Apt $830/mo

Attractive modern unit, in a safe, all ages community in beautiful Maple Ridge. Amenities include community gardens, playground, amenity rooms, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certifi ed Crime Free Multi Hous-ing complex. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are fi lled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time. Call 604-451-6075 to view.

Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED CASH TODAY?

✓ Do you Own a Car?✓ Borrow up to $20000.00✓ No Credit Checks!✓ Cash same day, local offi ce

www.REALCARCASH.com

604-777-5046

PAWN SHOP ONLINE: GET CASH FAST! Sell or Get a Loan for your Watch, Jewelry, Gold, Diamonds, Art or Collectibles - From Home! ONLINE: www.PAWNUP.com or Toll-Free: 1-888-435-7870.

188 LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?Guaranteed Record Removal

since 1989. Confi dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating

assures EMPLOYMENT &TRAVEL FREEDOM.

Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET1-8-NOW-PARDON(1-866-972-7366)

RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

236 CLEANING SERVICES

“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardwork-ing, reliable cleaning lady. Rea-sonable rates Louise 604.467.3665

Brisk Home Cleaners

Weekly W Bi-Weekly W MonthlyInsured & Bonded, Exc. ref’s.www.briskcleaners.comTerri 604.837.1709

CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs.

Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate fl ooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539.

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETENO JOB TOO SMALL

Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish

*Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed

Aggregate *Stamped Concrete.*Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement

-Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

UNIQUE CONCRETEDESIGN

F All types of concrete work FF Re & Re F Forming F Site prepFDriveways FExposed FStamped

F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

257 DRYWALL

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060

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

260 ELECTRICAL

(#102055) Bonded Specializing in Renos

New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Estimates

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Licensed & Bonded. Call Don 604-

462-0480 or 604-861-7418

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood LaminateGuaranteed work, Free Estimate.

Cell 604-618-6401 Marcel.


281 GARDENING

Prompt Delivery AvailableSeven Days a Week

Meadows LandscapeSupply Ltd.

✶ Bark Mulch✶ Lawn & Garden Soil

✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311meadowslandscapesupply.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Gutter CleaningBefore it’s too cold

Xmas Light installsIt’s never too early

604.786.8769GUTTER CLEANINGSAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLECall Ian @ 604-724-6373

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

M.T. GUTTERSProfessional Installation5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffi t28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing

Call Tim 604-612-5388

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BELRONRENOVATIONS INC.

HOME RENOVATIONSDecks - Bathrooms - KitchensLocal Maple Ridge company

Small Jobs OK

(778)233-1114 Ray

Home Renovations and New Construction

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more

* 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE*INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

288 HOME REPAIRS

Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

Cell: 604-618-6401. Marcel.

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.


300 LANDSCAPING

All aspects of Landscaping and Maintenance,Strata, Commercial, Residential,

Pavers, Patios & Retaining wallsSnow Removal

Winter clean upsFully INSURED

Call (604)763-8795

DUTCH TOUCHGreen Services Ltd

Landscape ConstructionRenovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644604-861-1490

JAGUAR LANDSCAPINGLawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

SAWDUSTHemlock, Fir & Cedar

Available for DeliveryCall for pricing

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

317 MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶SBroken Concrete RocksS

$22.00 Per Metric TonSMud Dirt Sod ClayS

$22.00 Per metric TonGrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

$59.00 Per TonMeadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

320 MOVING & STORAGE1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks

Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

778-245-9069December Special

Call now and save!Serving the Lower Mainland

Big jobs-Small jobs-We do it all!Visa & M/C accepted

Call 7 days/week778-245-9069

[email protected]

A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Interior $695 (upto 1000 sq.ft.)

Seniors Discount 30%English Craftsman

Bonded & Insured. Since 1978Spraypainting

Call (604) 462-8528, 218-9618

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510


338 PLUMBING

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDSCall Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

50% Off LabourWinter Special

Lic., Insured. Experienced/friendly service. Clogged drains, garbura-tors, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK.

Call Anytime 604-805-2488

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ABACUS ROOFING Asphalt roofs, Re & Re,

Shake conversions *28yrs Exp.

- Also Snow plow & Junk Removal

Call Chris 604-462-9009

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

FREE! ScrapMetal Removal...FREE!!!

* Fridges * Freezers * Stoves* Microwaves * Small appliances * Scrap Metal * Old pipe * BBQs * * Exercise equip. * Cars/trucks *

All metal recyclables FREE778-233-4949T & K Haulaway

RECYCLE-IT!JUNK REMOVAL

Recycled Earth Friendly• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard

Waste • Concrete • Drywall• Junk • Rubbish • MattressesOn Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

TOPSOIL• SCREENED TOPSOIL• MUSHROOM MANURE• BARK MULCH

604-467-3003

367C SNOWCLEARING

SNOW CLEARINGDrvwys, sidewalks, sm lots, de-icing Fr $20. 604-466-1891 / 910-0502

374 TREE SERVICES

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est

Arborist ReportsAndrew 604-618-8585

$ Best Rates $

A.C.TREE SERVICE

30 years experience

Bob Fitz-James604-467-0333

Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal

• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck

• Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging

~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

[email protected]% OFF with this AD

Your LOCAL Tree Service,

For Honest Prices & Quality Work

Call Scott at604-618-0333

Certifi ed Arborist

Free Estimates *Fully Insured

PETS

456 FEED & HAYTHE HAY HUT

Alfalfa, Timothy, local hay & straw 604-916-5737

477 PETSBlood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788

BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go.UKC reg. $1000 obo. Call 778-237-2824

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 6 month old pup (1 male), looking for a loving home. Vet checked: eyes, ears & heart Regis-tered CKC & micro chipped Par-ents, champion CKC registered. Socialized with children and other animals Call : 604 - 460 - 8086

CHINESE SHARPEI PUPSMINI’S/TOYS-MALES -$1200.00

www.wrinklesrus.com604-315-8774

ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 6 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2800. Call 778-895-8453

German Sheperd 21/2 yr old f, good temp., exc. family watch dog $500, 4 yr old f. beagle, exc. family pet $100 no Sunday calls 604-796-3026

JACK RUSSELL pups 3 Female 1 male. Short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. $500. 778-883-6049

KITTENS, Orange tabby, photos available on Facebook - kittens chil-liwack. Call (604)703-1077

MALTESE pups, 1 males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised. 604-464-5077.

MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups/adults. Non-shedding. Choco-late, white & beige. 604-820-9469

MULTI POO PUP 13 weeks old 2nd shot, dewormed, micro chipped. To good home. $1000. 604-715-2431

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

SHIHTZU- Bichon Puppies, vet chkd, dewormed, 1st shots. ready to go. $500 ea. 2 F (604)581-8354

SHIH TZU PUPS, 5 males, 1 fe-male. 1st shots, vet ✓ dewormed, family raised. $625. 604-575-3257.

TOY FOX TERRIER PUPPIESAvail. Dec.12/11. Aver. adult 5-10 lbs. Happy. lively, inquisitive, friend-ly, attach to family, easily trained, litter box train. Enjoy agility, Exc. for children 5+ yrs.,elderly & apt. Family raised w/children. CKC reg., vet ✓, 1st shots, dewormed, tattoo, 6 wks health ins. & puppy kit. IN-QUIRE KAREN: 250-656-9696. [email protected]

WANTED, a caring older couple to adopt an affectionate Golden Retriever, 4 year old spayed F. Loves to go for daily walks, adores car rides, obedient, very protective. Call 604-541-0344

482 TACK/SUPPLIES

CHRISTMAS TACK SALEDec. 6-23, great prices on

selected products up to 70% off. Tues - Thurs. 11am-7pm Sat & Sun. 10am-5pm. 220-20170 Stewart Cr.

Maple Ridge. For more info contact 778-235-3401

or 778-881-4164

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

518 BUILDING SUPPLIESSTEEL BUILDINGS END OF SEA-SON DEALS! Overstock must go - make an offer! FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL TO CHECK IN-VENTORY and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

545 FUELBEST FIREWOOD

32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder

604-582-7095

548 FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer“Since 1987”

$$CASH $$ for your furniture,tools, electronics, antiques,

appliances, computers& collectibles.

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

Single items to entirehouseholds

463-4449 or209-6583

MATTRESSES staring at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

560 MISC. FOR SALECAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive war-ranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991

REAL ESTATE

609 APARTMENT/CONDOS

OPEN SUN 1-3 PM $455,000ESPRIT North

#1408 - 7325 ArcolaCondo w/ mountain view.2 BR - 2Bath -2 Pkg stalls,

storage. sauna and exercise rm. Income $1650

Brookside Rlty - Dave 604-240-3523

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTYBIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEAR-ANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

626 HOUSES FOR SALE

Maple Ridge $469,900Large home on corner lot.

New roof, recent HW tank, paint, furnace & vinyl windows, deck, 2 F/P, Chain-link fence, tandem

carport +R parking. Close to schools, 2 bdrm bsmt ste.Brookside Realty ~ Dave

604.240.3523

627 HOMES WANTEDWE BUY HOMES

Damaged House! Older House! Diffi culty Selling! Behind on

Payments! Need to Sell Now?NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH!

Call us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKSNew SRI Manufactured Homes.

Single Double Modulars on display.Repossessions 1974-2004.

Chuck 604-830-1960.New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from

$89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

636 MORTGAGESMortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi nances, im-mediate debt consolidation, foreclo-sure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1-888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

Maple Ridge 1 bdrm$500-$550 includes hot water Certifi ed Crime Free Building

Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown

604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

MAPLE RIDGE 2/bdrm condo in Golden Tower. 5/appli, u/g pkng. $1100/mo. Avail now. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

BBY nr Lough. Mall, full house., 6bdrm, + den, dbl garage Now. ns/np/refs, $2600 mo.

P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s,nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250

Coquitlam Schoolhouse / Austin2bdrm bsmt, avail now, small pet NS/Ref’s. $950/mo +shared utils.

$1100 / 2br - Apartment / or Room Rental (Maple Ridge)

2 Bedroom Apartment for Rent - Maple Ridge, B.C. - Cable - Wire-less Internet - Hydro - Laundry facilites included- Apartment is located overlooking the Fraser River beside West Coast Express Station above the Billy Miner Pub and Alehouse. Available now or December 31st -2011References required. May be rented by the room as well - $575.00 per room. Damage Deposit Required Pet Deposit Requiredcall 604-866-6454

GARIBALDI Court(604) 463-9522

Central Maple RidgeAvailable Now

3 BDRM. & 2 BDRMS.

Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No PetsFor more info. google us.

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $750/mo

GREAT LOCATIONQueen Anne Apts.

* Renovated Suites *

Clean, very quiet, large,INCLUDES: HEAT,

HOT WATER & HYDRO

Near Shopping & Amenities.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

12186-224 St, Maple RidgeCertifi ed Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE

1 BEDROOM SUITES

✶ Move InAllowance

McIntosh PlazaSuit Mature AdultsHighrise 1/2 Block to Town

F/F fridge & easy clean stovesAvail Aug 1. NO PETS

22330 McIntosh Avenue(604)463-6841

MAPLE RIDGE Central. Lrg 1 bdrm nr amens, insuite w/d, d/w, patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed Ns/Np. $890 +utils. 604-307-2241.MAPLE RIDGE Downtown. Large 1 bdrm condo available Jan. 1st. Amazing view, insuite laundry, dishwasher, underground parking, excellent building security. $750/mo Call: 604-467-9600 leave msg

www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Wednesday, December 7, 2011 -- A43

No. 136659New Westminster Registry

In the Supreme Court of British ColumbiaBetween:

Coast Capital Savings Credit UnionPetitioner

And:James Richard Grates, Juliane Margarete Grates, Leon James Markson, and The Owners,

Strata Plan NWS3409Respondents

ADVERTISEMENTTo: LEON JAMES MARKSONTAKE NOTICE THAT on November 29, 2011 an order was made for service on you of a petition to the court and af davit #1 of Wilma Proctor issued from the New Westminster Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 136659, by way of this advertisement.In the proceeding, your rights under the Right to Purchase registered in the New Westminster Land Title Of ce under number CA1595410 may be adversely affected by the following relief sought by the Petitioner:A. A declaration that an indenture of mortgage dated May 5, 2008 made between the Respondents, JAMES RICHARD GRATES and JULIANE MARGARETE GRATES, as mortgagor and the Petitioner, as mortgagee and registered in the New Westminster Land Title Of ce on May 5, 2008 under number CA775030 (the “Mortgage”) is a mortgage charging the following lands:

PID: 018-043-739 Strata Lot 43 District Lot 402 Group 1 New Westminster District Strata Plan NWS3409 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot on Form 1(the “Lands and Premises”)

in priority to any right, title or interest of any of the Respondents in the Lands and Premises, except for THE OWNERS, STRATA PLAN NWS3409 in the Lands and Premises.- 2 -B. A declaration that the Respondents, JAMES RICHARD GRATES and JULIANE MARGARETE GRATES, have made default under the Mortgage and that the amount of money required to redeem the Lands and Premises is the sum of $292,719.63 together with interest at 5.87% per annum, or $45.98 per day from and after August 8, 2011 to and including the date of payment together with the Petitioner’s costs of this proceeding to the date of hearing of the petition assessed on a party and party basis plus such further costs as may be awarded thereafter.C. An Order that the last date for redemption be the date of hearing of this Petition or such other period as this Honourable Court shall deem meet.D. An Order that the Petitioner do recover judgment against the Respondents, JAMES RICHARD GRATES and JULIANE MARGARETE GRATES, jointly and severally, in the amount found to be due and owing to the Petitioner under the Mortgage together with the Petitioner’s costs of this proceeding to the date of hearing of the petition assessed on a party and party basis plus such further costs as may be awarded thereafter.E. An Order that the Respondents, JAMES RICHARD GRATES and JULIANE MARGARETE GRATES, pay costs of this proceeding to the date of hearing of the petition assessed on a party and party basis plus such further costs as may be awarded thereafter and that such costs form a part of the amount of money due and owing under the Mortgage and the amount of money required to redeem the Lands and Premises.F. An Order that upon the Respondents, or any of them, paying into Court to the credit of this proceeding at the Court Registry, Court House, New Westminster, British Columbia or paying to the solicitor of record for the Petitioner or, if no such solicitor exists then paying to the Petitioner, the amount required to redeem the Lands and Premises before pronouncement of either Order Absolute of Foreclosure or an Order con rming the sale of the Lands and Premises, the Petitioner shall reconvey the Land and Premises free and clear of all encumbrances in favour of it or any person claiming by, through or under it and shall deliver up, upon oath if required, all deeds, titles and documents in its custody, possession or power relating thereto to the Respondents so paying or to whom they shall appoint.G. An Order that if the Lands and Premises are not redeemed, the Petitioner may apply for an Order Absolute of Foreclosure and upon pronouncement of an Order Absolute of Foreclosure the Respondents and all persons claiming by, through or under them, shall henceforth stand absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and from all right, title, interest and equity of redemption in and to the Lands and Premises and all monies paid under the Mortgage shall become the property of the Petitioner free from any right of the Respondent and that thereupon the Petitioner shall recover vacant possession of the Lands and Premises.H. An Order that the Petitioner be granted liberty to apply to this Court for a further summary accounting of any amounts which become due to the Petitioner for interest, taxes, arrears of taxes, insurance premiums, costs, charges, expenses or otherwise since the date of pronouncement of this Order.- 3 -I. An Order that the Petitioner’s entitlement of costs in this proceeding awarded after the date of the hearing of the petition, including any award for future costs to be assessed at a rate in excess of that allowed at the hearing of the petition, be reserved.J. A Certi cate of Pending Litigation.K. An Order for possession of the Lands and Premises.L. An Order for Sale of the Lands and Premises, subject to the approval of this Honourable Court with the Petitioner having exclusive conduct of sale.M. An Order for an appointment of a Receiver.You must le a response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.You may obtain, the from the New Westminster Registry, at Begbie Square, 651 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1C9, a copy of the petition to the court and af davit #1 of Wilma Proctor and the order providing for service by this advertisement.This advertisement is placed by Coast Capital Savings Credit Union whose address for service is c/o John L. Randall, Barrister and Solicitor, #105 – 17760 56th Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 1C7 Fax No. for service: (604) 576 3859.

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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A DISPOSITION OF CROWN LANDTake notice that Katzie First Nation and Canadian Aggregates Inc., of British Columbia, intends to make application to the Province of British Columbia, for a Crown Lease for Quarrying purposes covering that part Section 36, Township 12 north of Maple Ridge situated on Provincial Crown land located at Blue Mountain. The Land File Number is 2410653.Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways:1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of this application, including maps can also be found.2) By mail to the Senior Land Offi cer at 100-10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1.Comments will be received by the Ministry of Natural Resources Operations until December 31, 2011. Comments received after this date may not be considered.Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to the public upon request.For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations regional offi ce.

1993 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see!

$10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave

604-467-0715&

MAPLE COURT II22423 121st Ave

604-467-4894

Maple Ridge

Glenwood ManorApartments

1 & 2 Bdrms from $685 & $850 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

Clean, SpaciousIncludes cable, heat,hot water & parking

Seniors discount21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799Maple Ridge

Swan Court ApartmentsLarge 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

Hardwood fl oors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets.Criminal Record check may be reqd

Resident Manager OnsiteNow with

SENIORS DISCOUNT604.477.9189

Maple Ridge ~ Urbano on 224th

1 Bedroom + Den6 appl’s, in-suite laundrySame fl oor storage room

Avail Dec 15th ~ $860/moBrookside Realty ~ Dave

604.240.3523PITT MEADOWS

The MeadowsGated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

Call: 778-882-8894604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

PORT COQUITLAM

2 Bdrm corner suite $925S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngsS Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn viewsS Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT604-464-3550

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground fl oor, dance/fi tness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersec-tion. 604-464-3550.

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE 3 Bdrm 1/2 duplex. 1400 sqft. Avail Jan 1st $1500/mo N/S, N/P Call Jim @ 604-290-2984

736 HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE. Centrally located, 3 bdrm. rancher. Walk to mall, gro-cery store & transit. Fresh paint. Ns/ np. $1200 + util. Avail. aft Dec 20 604-467-2767 or 604-329-2084.

741 OFFICE/RETAIL

MAPLE RIDGE

OFFICE& RETAIL SPACE

Various downtown locations. Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

6 0 4 - 4 6 3 - 3 0 0 0

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Call Maria at ridgemeadows property management

Mon Fri 9-6 604-466-2838 or visit www.ridgemeadowsproperty

management.com

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE w. single priv rooms shared kitch & bath. $500-$550 incl utils. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450.

RENTALS

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTHRooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn,

weekly maid service, cable TV,private bath, on bus route, 5/min

walk to commuter rail.

Haney Motor Hotel22222 Lougheed Hwy.,

Maple RidgeInquire in person between

9am - 3pm or Call 604-467-3944

750 SUITES, LOWERBEAUTIFUL 2BD suite/infl oor heat/ full bath/private patio & ent/huge yard/pets negotiable. $975+util. 604-889-8224 [email protected], W.W. Plateau, fully furnished 1 bdrm, priv. entr, sm. back yard. all appls, TV & micro. Avail now, $800 incl utils. NS. Cat ok. Michael 604-469-1150 or Cheryl 604-468-7262. Must be seen!MAPLE RIDGE. 1 bdrm/den, 1400 sf, W/D. New bath./carpet NP/NS. $900+40% utils. 604-505-8181MAPLE RIDGE, 2 Bdrm, 1 bath, $720/mo incl utils. Avail. now. Quiet N/S, N/P. Gilbert 604-466-6388.Maple Ridge: 2bdrm, $800/mo + 40% utils/cbl, shrd laundry. n/s, n/p. Next to Elem. school. Walking dist to W.C. Exp. Dec 15 604-526-2875MAPLE Ridge. 2 bdrm grd.fl r. Sep entry. New paint. 900sq,ft,Quiet hse.Off st Prkg. 5 appls. N/S. cat ok. $950/mo+$50/mo utils. 604-936-5728 or 604-466-9458 ask for BethMAPLE RIDGE East. Brand new 2 bdrm, over 1,000sf, sep entry, $900/mo incl utils/cable. Avail now. NP/NS. (604)723-5476MAPLE RIDGE, LARGE 1 bdrm suite, nr schls, WCE, & shop cen-tre. $795 incl util. Own W/D. Brand new carpet/lam. NP. Avail. now. Phone (778)242-1313.

MAPLE RIDGE Shady Lane 124th

2 Bedroom Suite Own driveway ~ entry & side yard.

Lots of storage, share W/D, Close to hospital & school,

N/S, pet neg. $950 incls wifi , hydro & gas. Avail Jan 1st.

604.477.8307MAPLE RIDGE W. Newer 2 bdrm grnd level, $900 incl cbl/utils/net. Nr amens. Jan 1. Call 604-351-0005.

751 SUITES, UPPER

Maple Ridge~3 Bdrm UpperHardwood fl oors

Updated recently, Huge sundeckCorner lot. Near schoolsAvail immed $1250/mo

Brookside Realty ~ Dave 604.240.3523

752 TOWNHOUSESPITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orien-tation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Treat yourself this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your fu-ture not your past. All credit situa-tions accepted. www.creditdriv-ers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

TRANSPORTATION

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 PONTIAC 6000, Air Cared, loaded, new winter tires, white, 4 dr., $1295 obo (604)826-0519

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, load-ed 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6000 fi rm. Phone 604-538-9257.

2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN - auto, sunroof, 47k, Gold Mist Mica over blk. leather, exc. cond. local, no accid. $14,230 (604)328-1883

2006 NISSAN Altima 2.5 auto, light green ext, beige Int. Clean good cond 158ms, no accidents $9500.obo Al 604-209-4156 cell 604-466-5563

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604-793-3819

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

2011 5th Wheel 32’ Gooseneck Cargo Trailer, triple axle, 4000lb ramp, electric brakes, roof vents, 36” side door, like new, $12,500. Call 604-560-4037

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 5th wheel, 180K, full load $16,000 obo. 604-812-1278

2011 HEMISPHERE F28RGSS

DSI water heater, ext. shower, water fi lter sys., create-a-breeze

fan, rear kitchen. $24,483 (Stk.30964)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

MERCHANDISE: From antiques & collectibles, to sportinggoods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it isconsidered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.Call bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 fax 604-575-2073

TRANSPORTATION

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2011 LAREDO 291TG

elec. awning, elec. stab. Jacks, “family-sized” dinette, LCD TV,

Equa-fl ex suspension.$26,483 (Stk.30854)

www.fraserwayrv.com1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2011 SALEM FG T21RD

microwave, awning, pass through storage, u-shaped dinette, ext.

speakers, DSI water heater. $15,483 (Stk.30525)

www.fraserwayrv.com1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

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ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

SCRAP BATTERIES WANT-ED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

TRANSPORTATION

848 TOWING

BENJAMIN TOWING

Flat rate $49604-318-8300

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2003 LANDROVER V6 silver 140,000k loaded 4/whl dr $6,450 obo. 604-857-9037, 778-552-6300

2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, On-star, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6000. 604-812-1278

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2009 FORD F 150 XLT, 38,000km, 4x4, 1 owner, no acci-dents, local, exc. cond. ARE cov-er. $29,500. 604-341-8694


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Insulated with lightweight, temperature-regulating T-MAX® for warmth without bulk.

Mid-cut Suede MukluksReg. $119.99 SALE $7199

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SALE $22999

Tristar Transitional HYPER-DRI® HD3 BootsReg. $159.99

SALE $13999

Mid-cut Winter BootsReg. $99.99

SALE $7999

Tristar Transitional BootsReg. $119.99

SALE $9999

HYPER-DRI® HD2 Thermalectric Heated BootsReg. $319.99

SALE $29999T-MAX® Suede Fur Trim Pac BootsReg. $119.99 SALE $8999

T-MAX® Nylon Hi-cutFashion BootsReg. $119.99 SALE $7199

WINTER BOOTS

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3-temperature heating system is activated with the touch of a button.

Up to seven hours of heat per charge.

THE SMART DETAILS3-temperature heating system with quick touch LED button gives you the right amount of heat.

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2003 Honda Civic DXG

2005 Dodge Caravan

2010 Toyota Corolla CE

2008 Toyota RAV4 LIMITED

2009 Toyota TacomaDBL Cab SR5 4x468,800,1local owner, no accident claims, factory trailer tow rating 5000lbs Toyota certi ed-special nace rates & Terms(oac), Toyota warranty, fully serviced, price reduced!Stk# UT634496

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61,000 km, automatic, minivan, 4 door, 7 passenger, silverStk# UC349845

157,200 km, local vehicle, fully equipped, 143 point BCAA inspection. Stk # UC930632

59,600 km,Bc Island vehicle, no accident claims, Toyota certi ed-special nancing (Oac), Toyota warranty Stk# UC217873

71, 200 km, 1 Local owner, fully equipped with leather interior and heated front seats, Toyota certi ed- Toyota Warranty & special nance rates and terms(oac) STK# UT185756

2008 Mercedes-BenzML 320 Diesel CDI AWD72,092 km, local vehicle, no accident claims, economical diesel all wheel drive, Mercedes-Benz warranty, 143 point Bcaa inspection, pre-approved nancing available (oac)Stk# UT423564

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2006 Dodge Magnum R/T

HEMI power, leather, sunroof,custom wheels

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

6 speed manual, leather,sunroof

2007 Land Rover LR3 SE

3 sunroofs, leather,air suspension

2008 Toyota Tacoma

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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2010 Ford Mustang Convertible

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2009 Hyundai Accent GLS

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2007 MercedesC230

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SALE$6,000

4 dr, 78,908 km Stock# UC271302was $14,991

2005 Chevrolet Impala

Stow n go 7 pass, 32021 kms black Stock# UT464579 was $28,991

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Automatic, air conditioning, 42,312 km’s. Stock# UC343416was $15,991

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2001 Ford F-350 Supercab LariatRARE TRUCK 7.3L, Black leather, 4x4, loaded. One owner, No accidents;

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