Downtown

New food store, renos

for HP Mall. p3
Pitt arena over budget, behind schedule. p14

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John loses
sex trade
challenge
Will likely pursue it in higher court
by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s
staff reporter

A court dismissed a charter challenge on

Monday launched by a man arrested in sting
targeting the sex trade in downtown Maple
Ridge more than four years ago.
Provincial Court Judge George Angelomatis
found Leslie Blais guilty of communicating for
the purpose of prostitution and handed him a
$1 fine.
Angelomatis praised Blais’s challenge to Sec-
tion 213 of the Criminal Code – a court battle
that’s taken almost five years.
“By putting himself in this position, it de-
serves some leniency,” Angelomatis said be-
fore handing Blais the nominal fine.
Blais, a construction foreman from Maple
Ridge, believes prostitution laws contribute to
Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS
the physical harm, abuse and murder of sex
Anti-bullies trade workers and challenged their consti-
tutionality under of the Canadian Charter of
(From left) Glenwood elementary Grade 7 students Josh Collins, Lauren Jenkins and Laura Long sign an anti-bullying pledge as part of an Anti- Rights and Freedoms.
Bullying Day activities at their school. See story, p10. See Charter, p15

$800m upgrade for Ruskin Dam

Part of largest application ever to
B.C. Utilities Commission
by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f
staff reporter
B.C. Hydro hopes to pump $800 mil-
lion into the Ruskin Dam as part of its
$6 billion plan to upgrade aging facilities
across the province.
The dam, which sits on the Maple
Ridge-Mission border, was built more
than 80 years ago, and hasn’t seen a sig-
nificant upgrade since the last generator
was added in the 1950s.
B.C. Hydro is proposing to replace the
dam’s aging powerhouse equipment,
while making the dam safe in the event
of an earthquake. When completed, the
dam will generate enough electricity to
power 33,000 homes, and will be able to
withstand a one-in-10,000-year earth-
quake.
B.C. Hydro filed the project application
Monday with the B.C. Utilities Commis-
sion, which still needs to approve the
project before it can move ahead. But con-
struction could begin as early as 2012.
The project is expected to take six years
to complete, with crews working 20 hours
a day, six days a week.
B.C. Hydro estimates the project will
generate approximately 1,050 person-
years of employment during construc-
tion.
The project will include seismic up-
grades to the right bank of the dam, as
well as the powerhouse structure. The
powerhouse’s aging generators and tur-
bines will be replaced, and the dam’s spill-
way gates and piers will also upgraded.
A new two-lane road over the dam with
a pedestrian walkway will be built, while
the powerhouse will have its historic fa- Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS
cade restored. The last significant upgrade to the Ruskin Dam was in
See Dam, p3 the 1950s.

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New food store, renos for HP Mall

District’s commitment to
downtown key to deal
by Phi l M elnyc h u k
staff reporter
The district’s dream for a vi-
brant downtown got a step closer
after word Monday that Thrifty
Foods is opening a 35,000-square-
foot store in Haney Place Mall,
early next year.
The Vancouver Island-based
chain will move into the east end
of the mall, formerly a Safeway,
now occupied by Haney Market-
place and Antique Mall. Renova-
tions for that store will follow a
general redo of the mall’s exte-
rior, although there are no costs
or designs.
“We don’t even know what it
looks like yet,” said Chris Sherry,
spokesman for Narland Property,
of Vancouver, which owns the
mall.
While the mall’s east end will
change, its west end occupied
by Zellers could also see a new
name. Target Corp. of Minne-
apolis, Minn., bought 220 Zellers
stores in Canada last month. It
plans on renovating up to 150 of
those stores, but hasn’t decided
which ones. Its first store isn’t set
to open until 2013.
Sherry referred to his earlier
comments that getting another
anchor tenant was key to reno-
vating Haney Place Mall on 226th
Street.
The company plans “significant
upgrades” to the mall’s exterior,
entrances, and parking area be-
fore the store opens.
Thrifty’s is “an integral piece in
the revitalization of the town cen-
tre and will become an anchor in
the community,” Sherry said in a
news release.
The east end of the mall, in the space Safeway used to occupy, will undergo extensive renovations.
“As a community-focused re-
tailer, Thrifty Foods complements
our existing tenant base and
their presence in the town centre
is guaranteed to transform the
area.”
Council’s policies on the down-
town also weighed into the deci-
sion, he said Monday.
“It seems to me they’re absolute-
ly committed to the downtown.
He cited the district’s downtown
incentives for developers and its
purchase of 3.5 acres across from
the mall as two examples. The
district recently bought the prop-
erty on Selkirk Avenue and 227th
Street, which has several run-
down homes, in order to clean it
up, with the hope of attracting
a high-rise developer as a new
buyer.
Those are believable, tangible
steps, Sherry added.
“If anything, it really speaks to
the commitment of council to the
downtown.”
These incentives, plus a focus
on residential densification in the
town centre, are factors in re-in-
vesting in the mall, he said in the
release.
Narland Properties, though,
may not be finished.
Weeks ago it bought the car
wash and adjoining empty lot
on Lougheed Highway at 226th
Street, with plans to clear the lat-
The Haney Place Mall announce-
ment comes as council is about to
send a plan for comment to the
Agricultural Land Commission
for development of virtually all
the usable space in Albion flats,
allowing for a future potential of
1.8 million square feet of commer-
cial industrial space.
But that’s been discussed for
years, Sherry pointed out.
“I’m interested to know how
they see that developing one
day.”
Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie
Daykin said Narland should fin-
ish its reno work on Haney Place
Mall by late fall, hand the build-
ing over to Thrifty so it can get
ready for opening in early 2012.
The deal shows that the private
sector is buying into the down-
town. “It speaks to … three to
four councils’ commitment to the
downtown,” Daykin said. “It’s ob-
viously a shot in the arm to the
mall.”
Erin Kelly, with Thrifty Foods,
said there’s no definite date for
the store’s opening.
THE NEWS/files “It just depends on how the ren-
ovations go for the mall.”
She’s not worried about the pos-
ter and provide a better view on sible opening of a Target store
to the mall. because Thrifty focuses on fresh
It could have its eye on other food.
lots, though not on the old West- “It’s our eighth store in the Low-
minster Savings Credit Union er Mainland and we’re looking to
building. An offer for that from expand and it’s the perfect loca-
another company is pending. tion for us.”
“We’re doing what we can to The chain, part of Sobeys Inc.,
assemble lands as they become has more than 1,300 stores across
available,” Sherry said. Canada, is also opening a new
So far, the company has 12 store in the Sapperton area of
acres in the downtown. “It just New Westminster this year.
makes sense to try to assemble it, “Today’s announcement repre-
doesn’t it?” sents the eighth location on the
However, the company isn’t con- Lower Mainland and the 28th
sidering, at this point, switching in BC since 1977,” said Thrifty’s
to residential development. “It’s president Jim Dores.
not something we’re contemplat- Haney Place Mall, which opened
ing today.” in 1978, is about 200,000 sq. feet.

Hydro estimates demand for electricity to grow 40%

Dam from front
The dam upgrade, which is ex-
pected to cost between $718 mil-
lion and $857 million, is part of
B.C. Hydro’s $6 billion, three-year
capital investment strategy.
The plan is aimed at meeting
future energy demands by up-
grading dams and generating
stations, building new transmis-
sion lines and substations.
B.C. Hydro estimates the prov-
ince’s demand for electricity will
grow by 40 per cent in the next
20 years.
However, many facilities, such
as Ruskin Dam, are aging and in
need of massive repairs.
The investment will come at a
price, however, and B.C. Hydro
president Dave Cobb admitted
electricity rates are likely to
climb as a result.
“Infrastructure upgrades will
put upward pressure on rates,
which may be challenging for
many people,” Cobb said in a
press release Tuesday.
“We will continue to make pru-
dent decisions on behalf of our
customers while also providing
them with tools they can use to
help manage their own energy
use and minimize the impact on
their monthly electricity bills.”
In December, B.C. Hydro an-
nounced it our heritage assets working hard privatization.
would be for British Columbians,” he said. “We’ve seen the Liberal gov-
seeking rate “B.C. is growing and electricity ernment move ahead with priva-
increases of is the backbone of that economic tization, and that is troubling,”
more than 25 growth. We need to maintain he said.
per cent over our competitive advantage of “It’s a big chunk of money... I
the next three having among the lowest rates just hope they’re not getting the
years. in North America, while at the taxpayer to fix up the asset so
B.C. energy same time investing in our facili- they can then sell it off.”
minister Steve ties to ensure British Columbi-
Thomson tout- ans continue to enjoy safe, clean
ed the project Sather and reliable electricity for future @ For a video presentation on the
as being criti- generations to come.” proposed upgrades to Ruskin Dam,
cal for the B.C. Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows NDP visit http://www.bchydro.com/planning_
economy. MLA Michael Sather recognizes regulatory/projects/ruskin_dam_pow-
“The upgrades at Ruskin Dam the need for seismic upgrades erhouse_upgrade/project_background.
and Powerhouse are just one ex- to the aging facility, but hopes html#Ruskin_video.
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Public Notice
This notice is issued in accordance with Sections 94 and 227 of the Community Charter.
The Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge proposes to adopt Maple Ridge Revitalization
Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 6789-2011.
Program details
The Program applies to construction
projects meeting certain conditions,
in the Town Centre Investment
Incentive Areas:
• Apartment or Mixed Use Building
construction of:
• Four-storeys or higher occurring
within Sub Area 1; or,
• Five-storeys or higher occurring
in Sub Area 2.
• New Commercial construction with
a building permit value greater
than or equal to $1,000,000;
• Commercial Renovation with a
building permit value greater than
or equal to $20,000;
• Commercial Façade Improvement
with a building permit value greater
than or equal to $10,000;
• LEED®-Silver or better or Alternate/
Renewable Energy Projects.
Reasons for and objectives of the
program
The District of Maple Ridge has
made significant investments in the
Town Centre over the last several
years, in keeping with Council’s
vision to create a vibrant and
dynamic Town Centre. An incentive
program has been established to
accelerate private sector investment
in residential and commercial
projects to help achieve Council’s
vision, and this Revitalization Tax
Exemption Program Bylaw is one
element of that incentive program.
A Revitalization Tax Exemption
Program is established under this
bylaw to:
• Encourage residential investment
to diversify housing options, to
increase density in the Town
Centre, to provide a larger base of
residents to support commercial
activities;
• Encourage commercial investment
to create a strong local economy
and expand employment
opportunities for citizens;
• Increase pedestrian traffic with
added residential and commercial
activity, both to support local
business, and to enhance safety;
• Encourage and support the use
of environmentally sustainable
building construction methods
and materials, and encourage
energy efficiency and alternative
technologies.
How the objectives will be
accomplished
It is intended that this tax
exemption program will encourage
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Designated area for the Program – Town Centre Investment Incentive Areas
various types of development to
achieve a range of economic, social
and environmental objectives,
and that growth in the residential
and commercial sectors will
follow. Increased density will
support enhanced commercial
activity and increase pedestrian
traffic, achieving greater live/
work options, improved safety for
individuals and property, and an
expanded customer base for local
businesses.
Tax exemptions available
The tax exemption is equivalent to
100% of the municipal property
tax on the non-market change
attributed to an eligible project
(pursuant to this bylaw), for three
years. For LEED®-Silver or better
or Alternative/Renewable Energy
Projects, a tax exemption of six
years will apply.
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A copy of the bylaw and the staff
report considered by Council will
District’s decision
shouldn’t stall
shopping plan: ALC
by Ph i l M e lnych uk
staff reporter
Maple Ridge council
has rejected its con-
sultant’s advice and is
sending just one option
for Albion flats to the
Agricultural Land Com-
mission – but that isn’t
a bad way to go, says a
regional planner with
that agency.
“That’s an acceptable
way of doing it. Here’s
what we want and here
are some of the prob-
lems.
“As long as they have
something … that deals
with mitigation, then
we’ll look at it – no
promises,” said Tony
Pellett, with the com-
mission.
Maple Ridge council
decided last week to
send only one of four
scenarios for Albion
flats to the commission
for comment.
That’s council’s deci-
sion, Pellett said.
“Council’s in charge of
what they send to us.”
The land commission
has previously said
it wouldn’t consider
removing land on the
west side of 105th Av-
enue from the agricul-
tural reserve, but could
consider a proposal for
the east side, where
soil quality is poorer
and the lots more frag-
be available for public inspection
at the Municipal Hall Reception TAX RETURNS
Desk between 8:00 am and
4:00 pm from February 8 to
March 8, 2011, Saturdays,
Sundays and statutory holidays
excepted. This information is also
posted on the District’s website
www.mapleridge.ca on the Town
Centre Investment Incentives
Program page. Noallan Naicker, CGA
Lorraine A. Stefanucci, CGA
ALL PERSONS who deem STEFANUCCI NAICKER & ASSOC.
themselves affected by this bylaw Certified General Accountant
shall be afforded an opportunity Phone: 604-469-9369 #206-3003 St. Johns St., Pt. Moody
to make their comments known
to the Municipal Council by
forwarding written submissions
to the attention of the Manager of
Excuse #57.
Legislative Services or by sending I don’t wear my seat belt
an email to the Clerk’s Department
at clerks@mapleridge.ca by
because I don’t want to be
4:00 pm, March 8, 2011. All trapped in my car in a crash.
written submissions and emails will
become part of the public record. Did you know that fewer than
Dated this 8th day of February, 1% of crashes involve situations
2011. where you’d be trapped in
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Manager of Legislative Services
www.mapleridge.ca
mented.
But the Scenario 2
favoured by council
calls for development
on both sides of 105th
Avenue and Lougheed
Highway, and proposes
saving only 1.25 acres
of farmland of the more
than 300 acres that
comprise Albion flats,
most of which lies in
the Agricultural Land
Reserve.
For Mayor Ernie
Daykin, it’s a matter of
getting creative about
developing Albion flats,
while also providing
what the ALC consid-
ers a net benefit to ag-
riculture. “Throwing
money at an exclusion
is not going to guaran-
tee success.”
Instead, the commis-
sion would consider
money that would im-
prove local drainage
systems and soil or
putting land into the re-
serve in one location, in
exchange for removing
it for the Albion proj-
ect.
One proposal he con-
sidered is for local land-
owners Steve and John
Wynnyk to put their
cattle farm property
on 240th Street into the
Agricultural Land Re-
serve – in exchange for
taking their land out of
the reserve in Albion
flats.
See ALC, p5
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Take bikes away from helmetless riders: Hogarth

allowing all cyclists RCMP. She also rides her helmet law has noth-
Staff suggests to ride on district side- Staff are also suggest- bike on the sidewalks, ing to do with riding on
banning cycling walks. ing that bylaw officers “because riding on sidewalks, said cyclist
Jackie Chow.
The intent was to be allowed to ticket hel- Dewdney Trunk Road
on some sidewalks encourage families metless riders. is impossibly danger- Any areas where
and kids to use two- Maple Ridge is the ous.” there are problems
by Phi l M elnyc h u k wheeled transportation only municipality that More people, espe- with pedestrians are
staff reporter safely and as a means allows cyclists to ride
of avoiding dangerous on sidewalks. It’s a part
roads such as Dewdney of the bylaw that Coun.
People are ignoring Trunk Road, providing Cheryl Ashlie said she
the bicycle helmet law they always yield to pe- missed when it was “On the whole, our
so perhaps they should destrians. passed.
have their bikes taken “I have a real prob- “I think there are ma- sidewalks are not
away, says a Maple lem with bikes on jor challenges putting dangerous.”
Ridge councillor. sidewalks. I see many bikes on sidewalks.”
If people can’t afford incidents of what I call And what about al- Coun. Linda King
a bicycle helmet, how mental midgets,” said lowing skateboards,
can they afford to have Hogarth, adding he was she asked.
a bicycle, asked Coun. recently almost bowled However, munici-
Al Hogarth Monday. over by a cyclist on a pal engineer Andrew
Bicycles, in particular sidewalk. Wood said those aren’t cially seniors, will be likely congested areas
Maple Ridge’s new by- After being in place allowed on sidewalks. riding bikes because where cyclists need to
law that allows them to for the past year, staff Maple Ridge side- they’re much cheaper ride on the sidewalks,
be ridden on sidewalks, report there have been walks are safe, said than cars, she added. she added.
was back on council’s three incidents involv- Coun. Linda King. She Coun. Craig Speirs Cyclists shouldn’t
agenda Monday. ing cyclists on side- often walks on down- says the bylaw is needed have to ride on side-
Staff are propos- walks. town sidewalks and has because there’s a lack walks and suggested
ing the new Highway In response, staff are “never even come close of bike lanes in Maple the speed limit in the
and Traffic Bylaw be suggesting that cycling to being hit by a cyclist. Ridge, particularly for downtown be 30 kilo-
reviewed after it was on sidewalks be banned “On the whole, our Lougheed Highway and metres an hour, to im-
passed a year ago, in- in certain areas, after sidewalks are not dan- Dewdney Trunk Road. prove safety for cyclists
cluding a provision consultation with the gerous.” But discussing the on the road, she added.

Public can have input at open house in late March

ALC from p4
“That was just something
ruminating in my mind.”
Daykin said the planning
at this point doesn’t yet in-
volve landowners in the area.
But they can attend the open
house and express what
they’re willing to do.
The staff report will look
at how other cities have ad-
dressed loss of agricultural
land when development takes
place. Council can then in-
clude its own proposals for
that in its submission to the
ALC.
Once staff fine-tune the sce-
nario, the public can have in-
put at an open house in late
March. The scenario then
goes to the commission, and
the south coast panel will re-
view the rough sketches and
indicate what it might consid-
er for exclusion from the land
reserve.
After that, council can re-
vise its plan and file a formal
application to exclude the
land.
Council’s process differs
from the consultant’s – who
suggested all four scenarios
go to the ALC, which then
would allow the commission
to indicate the one with the
best chance of land exclusion.
But council’s method should
only take slightly more time,
said Pellett.
And it could be a good ploy
to relieve pressure about the
issue, he added, saying coun-
cil could send in the applica-
tion, have it turned down,
then council could say, “Let’s
get down to business.”
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THE NEWS/opinion Published and printed by Black Press at 22328 – 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C., V2X 2Z3

News Views Ingrid Rice

Help stop bullies
A
group of Grade 7 boys stands on the school
yard at recess. One who is newer to the
school knocks a smaller boy to the ground,
acting as if he didn’t see him standing there. The
group around them laughs. So the newer boys does
it again at lunch, garnering more laughs. Accep-
tance, he thinks.
Bullying can start just like that and grow into
something much worse, much more hurtful, if no
one speaks up.
Today is Anti-Bullying Day in Canada. Also called
Pink Shirt Day, it started four years ago to build
communities that foster respect, fairness, equity
and compassion.
But school yards aren’t always like that. Boys and
girls can be mean, and they won’t stop after the fi-
nal bell of the day, going online, texting each other,
spreading their hate. And whether or not they rec-
ognize bullying behaviour, some rather join in or
say nothing rather than help stop it for fear of being
ostracized next.
They don’t want to feel alone.
But that is exactly how the victims of bullying
feel, silent tears rolling down their cheeks under
blankets before sleep.
Bullying hurts, on the inside most. So much so
that some children choose to end their own lives,
like Hamed Nastoh, who committed suicide by
jumping off the Patullo Bridge in 2000.
Bullying can be stopped.
Whether it’s happening to you or someone you
know, tell someone –your parents, a teacher, a su-
pervisor or principal. They will intervene.
Refuse to go along with bullying or harassment.
Keeping quiet is not the answer. It won’t make the
pain go away.
Everyone has the right to be treated with respect
and to feel safe, at school or work, in the commu-
Campbell exits, his legacy uncertain
nity. VICTORIA – Gor- industries were alarmed, the legislation Campbell is convinced the carbon tax
Help stop bullying. Say something. don Campbell was in was held back, aboriginal leaders took will survive, if not grow. He says leader-
a buoyant mood as it to hearings, and chiefs around the ship candidates should look at continu-
– The News he left the legislative province rejected it as a watered-down ing the increases that are mandated
chamber after his version of the rights they believed they until 2012, and continuing to offset them

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final question period
as premier.
“Free at last, free at
last,” he said, quot-
ing a traditional song
made famous by U.S.
civil rights leader
Martin Luther King. B.C. Views
The shackles of Tom Fletcher
high office officially
remain around his
ankles for another week or so, but with
a stand-pat budget awaiting the next
premier’s priorities, his 27-year career
as an elected politician is effectively
over.
Campbell’s place in B.C. history is
secure on several fronts, including
scheduled elections, reduced business
and personal tax rates and a more ma-
ture relationship with Ottawa.
There are at least two important areas
where his achievements remain in
doubt: aboriginal relations and climate
change.
In interviews last week, Campbell said
his greatest regret was the demise of
the Recognition and Reconciliation Act.
That law would have recognized a form
of aboriginal rights and title across the
province, essentially a huge out-of-court
settlement for the 90 per cent of B.C.
that remains without treaty settle-
ments.
It all collapsed pretty quickly, partly
because it was seen as a backroom deal
that was to be pushed through before
the 2009 election. The mining and forest
could win in court.
It is remarkable that Campbell went
from “professional Indian fighter,” as
he was characterized by some after his
2002 referendum on treaty settlements,
to the architect of the “New Relation-
ship,” arguably a too-generous bid to
untie B.C.’s biggest political knot.
The Tsawwassen and Maa-Nulth
treaties are important, but they were
hashed out the old-fashioned way, with
years and lawyers and consultants and
sacks of taxpayers’ money. Two north-
ern B.C. Liberal MLAs voted against
them; the split remains.
On aboriginal relations, Campbell
started deep in his own end and carried
the ball at best to midfield.
On climate change, one could say he
scored at least a field goal.
When I sat down with him last week,
he mentioned a recent conference in
California he attended with George
Schultz, the economist and business
executive who rose to be secretary of
state for Ronald Reagan.
With plans for a carbon trading sys-
tem in disarray in the U.S., Campbell
said Schultz pointed to B.C.’s revenue
neutral carbon tax and said that is ex-
actly what other jurisdictions should be
doing to reduce greenhouse gases.
By 2012, the B.C. carbon tax will ac-
count for just under seven cents on a
litre of gasoline, on top of other fuel
taxes B.C. and Ottawa continue to col-
lect. It will set a “carbon price” of $30 a
tonne across all fossil fuels.
with personal and business income tax
reductions.
One leadership candidate is already
touting the benefits of the carbon tax,
and surprisingly, he’s not a B.C. Liberal.
The NDP’s John Horgan now admits
he was wrong to oppose the tax, but he
wants it extended to the non-fuel emis-
sions of heavy industries.
The NDP’s John Horgan now
admits he was wrong to oppose
the tax, but he wants it extended
to the non-fuel emissions of
heavy industries.
Horgan has also cautiously embraced
Campbell’s other main climate effort,
run-of-river hydro and wind power,
although he wants public ownership
through a new B.C. Hydro division.
Campbell’s climate agenda will have to
reach beyond today’s mainly symbolic
effort and spread to other jurisdictions
if it is going to change the course of B.C.
history.
Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter
and columnist for Black Press
and BCLocalnews.com
(tfletcher@blackpress.ca).

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THE NEWS/letters
‘New tax devil is Could this just be beginning?
no friend of mine’ EDITOR, THE NEWS:
Re: Council tweaks shop-
ping plans (The News, Feb.
EDITOR, THE NEWS: 16).
The Liberals never tire of bullying, threatening and in-
It is wasteful to continue to
timidating the citizens of B.C. debate zoning on agricultural
Finance Minister Colin Hansen has his kick at the elec- land when we have an official
torate, promising the sky will fall and a vote to end the community plan and an Ag-
HST will make our lives even more miserable than ever. ricultural Land Commission
But as usual, it is just empty threats and doomsday rheto-
act that specify clearly where
ric, not even a feeble attempt at suggestions of how to fix
and how development should
some of the worst inequities in the HST. take place.
My personal experience with the HST has cost me at We have just concluded a
least three times the projected cost of $300 to $400 dollars long consultation about the
a year already, I have, for example, paid $632.80 more just
Jackson Farm. Now council
for registered therapeutic massage alone.
has spent more than $150,000
The reason this tax is so disproportionately unfair is it is to consult on the Albion flats,
so heavily weighted against seniors and sick or disabled while committing $400,000 for
people, who are slammed with an extra seven per cent incentives to developers of
to have a painter or plumber or any trades person do the land in the downtown centre.
physical jobs many of us can no longer do.
Yet, this could be just the
I recently had to do some home renovations and the ex-
beginning. How many more
tra seven per cent added hundreds of dollars to an already speculators have purchased
expensive task. cheap land in the ALR, gam-
People were already struggling with our previous oner- bling that the cost of lobbying
ous tax load, but this 140 per cent tax increase on many of
for exclusion will be less than
the daily expenses of just living and owning a home, not to
that of developing fallow lots
mention looking after our health, is too much to absorb. downtown?
Just what have the people of B.C. gotten out of this giant We need to address devel-
tax shift: the highest percentage of working poor; the low- opment at a structural level
est minimum wage in the country; the highest child pov- rather than arguing it out
erty rate; and the second poorest economical performance
acre by acre. We either say
of all the provinces in Canada.
no to speculators or change
As far as paying back the $1.6 billion, the Liberals can the OCP and the ALC act.
just tell the federal government to consider the amount The Agricultural Land Re-
another transfer payment to a have-not province serve was created 40 years
I certainly do not trust the federal government with con-
trol over B.C.’s unique taxation needs.
ago, when planners under-
stood the pressures popula-
As far as lowering the HST to 10 percent, that does noth-
ing to fix the major flaws in this giant tax shift.
tion growth would put on
food production.
This is a clear case of ‘better the devil we know than the Where will we be 40 years
devil we don’t.’ I have seen the face of this new devil and it from now, when we need
is certainly no friend of mine. twice as much food and the
WAYNE CLARK cost of transporting it from
MAPLE RIDGE elsewhere will be exponen-
tially higher?
JANET AMSDEN
‘Outrageous opposition’ Who’s trolling?
MAPLE RIDGE
EDITOR, THE NEWS:
Re: ‘Council just trolling for votes’ (The News, Feb. 18). EDITOR, THE NEWS:
As Craig Speirs chooses to publicly slam his fellow council Re: ‘Council just trolling
members, stating they are only promoting themselves for for votes’ (The News, Feb.
the October election, is he not doing the same for his own 18).
desire to win the NDP federal nomination? Another case of the pot
I sincerely hope he does achieve his goal. That way, we calling the kettle black.
will hopefully get him and his outrageous opposition off
Here we witness Coun.
council.
LORNE RIDING Craig Speirs double-dip-
MAPLE RIDGE ping as he grandstands
in the local malls trying
to get a fish on the hook
chat@www.mapleridgenews.com
for his federal campaign,
while Maple Ridge busi-
In a basket ness takes a back seat.
From: franjanes, posted on www.mapleridgenews.com.
Re: ‘Council just trolling for votes’ (The News, Feb. 18).
Coun. Craig Speirs – do you ever think about the number of seniors who
just can’t “walk” all over the shopping area that you seem to be in favor
and shop and carry parcels around. I am 77 and live in Ruskin and I want a
Proof to healthy living is in the eating
shopping area where I can shop, put the items in a basket and wheel it out EDITOR, THE NEWS:
to my car. Why do you think Walmart, Coquitlam Centre and Seven Oaks are Re: Pro-, prebiotics hit pock-
etbook (Health Care, Feb. 11).
where I and other Maple Ridge area seniors shop.
Dr. Marco Terwiel gives am-
ple evidence of his prejudice
and lack of knowledge of nu-
tritional supplements when
Letters welcome he lumps all companies to-
gether.
Letters to the editor should be exclusive to The News
and address topics of interest to residents of Maple
All companies do not make
Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Include full name and address, false claims for the effective-
as well as daytime phone number for verification. Keep ness of their products. Nor
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Who’s really trolling for
votes here?
Congratulations to Coun.
Big deal
EDITOR, THE NEWS:
dle the drive to Abbotsford
or Coquitlam.
Clothes, I certainly don’t
Re: Right decision (Let-
Cheryl Ashlie for defend- need to buy new every
ters, Feb. 16).
ing the majority on coun- day.
If Lisa Sofarelli and others
cil who decided to put Zellers has a fair selec-
of her persuasion are find-
forward one scenario that tion socks and other neces-
ing it necessary to “drive
truly represented the ma- sities.
outside of this community
jority of Maple Ridge resi- I could go on, but I’m just
to do our daily shopping,”
dents. not sure what kind of shop-
perhaps they need to do a
The accusation that some ping needs to be done dai-
little more planning.
councilors had an ulterior ly. And even if it did, the
I can’t imagine what one
motive in forwarding a necessities are all just five
needs to get daily that is not
plan that is bound to fail is, minutes by car from Al-
available in Maple Ridge.
in my mind, offensive and bion, where my family and
Groceries are available
disrespectful. What would I have managed to survive
close near Albion at either
be more lame than to send for the past 20 years.
Save-On Foods, Cooper’s or
four different scenarios? Now if the municipality
Bruce’s Market.
The decision to send Sce- wants to clean up some-
There are also bountiful
nario 2 came after much thing and get some taxes,
produce stores and baker-
deliberation and public why not do something with
ies.
involvement, and I have the south side of the tracks
Need a birthday gift?
faith that our progressive in Albion, which has so
There are several very nice
members on council have many empty or run down
and unique gift shops right
acted in the best interests businesses. Clean it up
in the downtown core.
of the community, and in and make it look a bit like
Perhaps once every 10
doing so have reflected the Bonson’s Landing. Then
years I might need to buy
wishes of the majority of you might need another
a new appliance. If I can’t
Maple Ridge residents grocery store.
GROVER TELFORD find what I want here in SUSAN TAIT
MAPLE RIDGE town, big deal. I could han- MAPLE RIDGE
chat@www.mapleridgenews.com competes with it.
Downtown Maple Ridge will have a different character
than any Albion development, with a different mix of
Growing grass business and shopping. We are missing a valuable mix of
From: Dave Henderson, posted on www.mapleridge- business that does not fit the downtown concept. Many
news.com. businesses, too numerous to mention here, would choose
Re: A village vision for Albion (Letters, Feb. 18). a new village-type concept development, but will not
I am not convinced that this area, as noted in a previ- choose an old established community.
ous comment, is “usable agricultural land,” as there is no
conventional, nor even more modern agriculture use on
From: Rick Halas, posted on www.mapleridgenews.
the current Albion lands. The only current use seems to be
growing grass.
A downtown of most communities is in the “core,” but
com.
In response to Dave Henderson:
The Albion flats sits currently as grass simply because it
Maple Ridge has the downtown at the end of the com- was bought and held for its future potential as com-
munity, at least visually and operationally. Many of us drive mercial/industrial land once exclusion (from the ALR) is
down Lougheed Highway or Dewdney Trunk Road. Maple achieved.
Ridge starts to the west at about 200th Street and seems Dave, I’m wondering, why you think we should abandon
to end about 232nd Street. Downtown is between 222nd the current town core in favour creating a whole new core
and 228th streets. That seems to be the end of the com- in Albion? What is this “potential” that you see for Albion
munity. Other than pure residential, there it little to the
that is unachievable in the currently core?
east. The downtown ‘core’ would be brought into the centre I have to disagree with your assessment. Great aesthetic
of the community if shopping and commercial zones were improvement has been made to our centre and it is and has
developed to the east. Albion is the obvious choice. been a true mixed-use zone: commercial, professional, rec-
I do not see the downtown of Maple Ridge truly reaching reational, residential, administrative, etc... all the functions
its potential, and I believe there is tremendous potential
of a real, working city. What is being propose for Albion
... Development needs to be close enough to bring is simply another car-dependant mall on the outskirts of
business into the downtown area, but not so close that it town with a craftsman-style exterior finish.
My heart beat and cholesterol
count are in peak condition.
I sleep well. My eyesight,
with glasses, is 20/20. I write
I agree him when he says Probiotics are indeed diges- several stories on many sub-
that there are products sold tive bacteria intended to as- jects, from memory and re-
over the counter which are sist in the digestive process in search, each week on my
of questionable value for pro- the lower intestine. Prebiotics computer. I have 400 plus of
moting good health. And he are simply the food to help in them in my data bank. I share
must be aware that Health the stimulation and increase them with many people on the
Canada requires that some of the digestive bacteria. internet and in my blog. And I
nutritional products must I have been using one brand have abundant energy. I have
state on their labels: “These of nutritional supplements for been studying nutrition for 30
statements have not been 32 years. I am in my 91st year years and I do not have any
evaluated by the Food and and I am not using any pre- degree to prove it.
Drug Administration. This scription medication at all. The proof of the pudding is
product is not intended to di- My blood pressure is equal to in the eating.
agnose, treat, cure or prevent that of a very healthy 25 year DICK HUNT
any disease.” old male (my doctor’s words). MAPLE RIDGE
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Earlier the better to stop bullying

between new students “It’s not a problem
Glenwood elementary stretches anti-bul- and the old ones. at our school, and we
lying day into a week’s worth of events “There hasn’t been
any tension at all,
want to make sure it
doesn’t become one,”
worth of events, in- which has been re- he said.
by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f
cluding an anti-bully- ally good,” said Bikic. When conflicts
staff reporter
ing assembly, a pink “The one thing that arise, the school’s ad-
button fundraiser, a we hear from parents ministration brings
When it comes to pink shirt day, and an is that their kids have the children together
combating bullying in event where all the more friends now.” to discuss the mat-
all its forms, the most students at the school Being located not far ter. Staff help mend
effective steps are will link arms. from downtown Maple friendships, and show
those taken early. “It’s to symbolically Ridge, the school pop- students how their ac-
Jovo Bikic is the say, ‘We’re in this to- ulation has its chal- tions can affect oth-
principal of Glenwood gether, and we help lenges, Bikic admits. ers.
elementary in Maple support each other,’” “We have kids who “It’s not about disci-
Ridge, and like many said Bikic. “We are are vulnerable be- pline, it’s about re-es-
schools across School one school and one cause of their socio- tablishing a relation-
District No. 42, Glen- community.” economic situation,” ship,” Bikic said. “We
wood will be celebrat- When nearby Mount he said. “But they want to create a learn-
ing Anti-Bullying Day ing experience.”
today. The school also has a
Bikic says teaching buddy system, where
children that their “At this stage, you set the groundwork older students are
words and actions paired with younger
can help as well as
for how they will treat each other for students to help men-
hurt can’t start soon the rest for their lives.” tor them.
enough. Bikic says he hopes
“At this stage, you Jovo Bikic, principal the lessons touched
set the groundwork Glenwood elementary on by the anti-bul-
for how they will treat lying campaign will
each other for the rest spill over into other
for their lives,” said aspects of children’s
Bikic. “Elementary Crescent Elementary have a ton of poten- lives.
school experiences School closed last tial. It’s really unbe- “It’s about effective
are huge, they create June due to low en- lievable how caring communication ... and
the foundation. And rollment, Glenwood they are.” building a positive
the positive things was faced with influx At Glenwood, like and caring culture,”
will stand out, and of hundreds of new most elementary he said.
that’s the seed we students. schools, the fight
want to plant.” With so many new against bullying is a • For more information on
The school has faces, there was the year-round effort, he Anti-Bullying Day,
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Swift said people who
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work we have done to
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The city could also di-
vert around $740,000 to
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under budget.
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foot complex April 1.
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Nustadia was up
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I
n 1975, the residents
of Ruskin were
so unhappy about
the poor roads, poor
lighting, vandalism, and
lack of water
in their area
that there was
talk about
secession from
Maple Ridge.
At a meet-
ing called by
the Ruskin
Ratepayers
Association
at the Hoof
Beat Corral, Looking Back
a roadside
Fred Braches
restaurant in
Whonnock,
the members present
decided that one way
to be heard would be a
newsletter, a forum for
the residents, bringing
“factual reporting on
controversial issues
in the Whonnock and
Ruskin areas, as well
as news and sporting
activities.”
Local businesses as-
sured financial support
by advertising.
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Outpost, numbered “3”
for the month, came
out in March 1975. The
monthly started as
any neighbourhood
newsletter: the usual
letter-size, hand-typed,
cut-and-paste bulletin.
But by the end of
1975, it had grown into
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Frank, it had a may have caused.
“Sportsman’s
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of letters to the editor
from people wanting to
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school and community back a not-to-distant to 6,000 copies and before & after!)
hall activities and tid- past: the worries, joys, published two issues
bits of the goings-on at interest, and activi- each in May and June, We provide a clean spacious
city hall. A Webster’s ties of those living in but in July he returned bright atmosphere for our
Corners column, writ- the rural outskirts of to the monthly sched- daycare and grooming dogs.
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Jubilee celebration. Outpost was gladly ing. The December
Public transportation accepted. 1976 issue still showed
or the lack of it was To assure that The circulation of 16,000
one major concern. The Outpost would continue and a wide distribution
Maple Ridge Amateur to be a voice of the from Pitt Meadows to
Astronomical Society community, Marjorie Mission. That proved to
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Would like to welcome Look from p17
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Dr. Theresa Perry Company is no longer
displayed as the
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we learn that The Out-
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past and that are
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ruff and his wife, Ca-
mille, had left Ruskin
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only a few copies
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of The Outpost in the
and returned to Michi- of the issues of, in archives and there are
gan, and “hopefully particular, the second plans to reproduce the
to greener fields,” in half of 1977 and of paper on microfilm for
the words of Hough- 1978 are known to the libraries.
ton, who remained exist.
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THE NEWS/arts&life
Section coordinator:
Monisha Martins
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newsroom@mapleridgenews.com

Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

Mrs. Gardener (Hannah Black) gossips with her daughter Sallie (Lauren MacInnis) and Annie (Morgan Hudson) dur-
ing a rehearsal for Little Women at Samuel Robertson Technical School.

Learning lessons
from Little Women
SRT stages an adaptation of death. The play ends with Jo’s realization of her
life’s work — the publication of her first novel.
Louisa May Alcott’s popular novel “I guess it shows you that no matter what happens,
there is always a home you can go back to, that you
by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s and family you can count on,” says Marchand.
staff reporter It is a story about family, growing up, love and
Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS dealing with loss, with a healthy serving of girl
(From left, clockwise) The March sisters: Beth (Elizabeth Georgelin), Meg (Kelsey power.

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enned by Louisa May Alcott 140 years ago,
Cleave), Amy (Emily Poole) and Jo (Jen Marchand). the message in Little Women might seem
dated to modern teenage girls.
The March sisters’ journey into adulthood during
the Civil War is filled with stuffy formalities – the
girls wear period-appropriate long skirts, navigate
complicated social mores and remain exceedingly
polite throughout.
“A change in the time period is always fun,” says
Jennifer Marchand, who plays Jo, the high-spirited
tomboy who sports a mop of ringlets for the Samuel
Robertson Technical School production.
Although they never read the much-loved classic
before being cast as the March sisters, Marchand
and Kelsey Cleave, who plays her older sister, Meg,
believe there’s plenty in this coming-of-age tale
that’s still relevant to audiences today.
Scott Davidson’s adaptation of Alcott’s novel fol-
lows the March family – Meg, Jo, Amy, Beth, their
beloved Marmee and father – as they learns to en-
dure both good times and bad.
The adaptation skillfully compresses the novel
while still including milestones such as Meg’s
Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS
declaration of independence from the tyranny of
Jo (Jen Marchand) reads to her family from her book. Aunt March, Amy’s trip to Europe and even Beth’s
It’s telling you to just be who you are, says Cleave,
16.
The boys are relegated to the side-lines in this
production or - as Cleave put it - slink around in
the background.
She and Marchand consider themselves lucky
to be born in these modern times, when gender
rarely figures in their daily tribulations.
“We can do anything men can do these days,”
says Cleave.
“If not better,” adds Marchand.
Showtime
Little Women runs from Tuesday, March 1 to Friday, March 4 at
Samuel Robertson Technical School, 10445 - 245th St., Maple
Ridge. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Tickets are $6 for students and seniors and $8 for adults.
Dinner theatre on March 4 features a buffet dinner, followed
by dessert and coffee or tea at intermission. All dinner theatre
tickets are $20 and must be purchased by March 1. Call
Michelle Barichello at 604-466-8409 or email mbarichello@
sd42.ca for tickets.

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Pitt Meadows takes a unique approach to
get students conscious about zero waste
Students at Davie Jones, Edith McDermott, High-
land Park and Pitt Meadows elementary schools
were treated to a unique theatrical presentation last
week to learn how to reduce their waste, buy less
stuff and keep everything within a cycle of re-use.
DreamRider Theatre’s production Zero Heroes fol-
lows superhero Esmeralda Superspy and her side-
kick Goober, who must come to the planet’s rescue
against the evil Dr. Carbon.
Throughout the story, DreamRider Theatre’s
founders Sara Holt, Vanessa LeBourdais and Ian
Gschwind teach children a new way of thinking
about everything they use and buy.
“We introduce the fundamentals of environmental
awareness to school-age children and inspire them
to take positive action, and to pass that inspiration
on to their families and communities," LeBourdais
New book club for tweens at Pitt library
Are you bored? Have nothing to do after school?
Then head to the Pitt Meadows library to talk
about a great book and have a snack.
For the first time ever, the library will host a
book club for older children.
Librarian Sandy Richardson said since the pro-
gram has been so successful in Maple Ridge, staff
thought it was time to try it in Pitt Meadows. Rich-
ardson adds there are quite a few families with
children between 10 and 13 years old who live near
the library.
The first book up for discussion is Speechless, by
Valerie Sherrard. Speechless is the story of a Ca-
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City Director of Operations Kim Grout, who at-
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tended one of the performances, was impressed are pleased to welcome
with both the message and the delivery.
“This is how we get people to change their behav-
iour – you could see that the kids get it,” she said.
Dr. Neda Rafati
“Hopefully the message is carried home and we
continue to see a reduction in garbage and diversion
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nadian boy who gets an accidental crash course in
human rights when, in order to avoid public speak-
ing in school, he pretends to be protesting the
plight of child soldiers. The topic ties in beautifully
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TD Canadian Children’s Book Week: Changing the
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Causing hurt intentionally

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Pink Shirt Day! Be loud, speak out

against bullying
VICTORIA – Tell someone. That’s the mes-
sage that Education Minister Margaret Mac-
PINK SHIRT ANTI-BULLYING DAY Diarmid wants students who may face being
bullied at school or online to hear as the prov-
FEB. 23RD, 2011 ince joins schools and workplaces across B.C.
to celebrate Pink Shirt Day today, Feb. 23.
This day, which is also proclaimed Anti-
Bullying Day, is celebrated to recognize the
amples of bullying he or she notices on televi-
sion, in video games or in the neighbourhood.
Help your child understand the consequenc-
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• Model appropriate behaviour by showing
empathy for others, managing angry feelings
and accepting differences.
• Watch your child for signs of changed

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efforts of students and adults across B.C. to
build communities that foster respect, fair-
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“In the past few years, we have been moved
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Understand what bullying behaviours are, Resources for students are available through
such as name-calling, unwelcome teasing or the Kids Help Phone, 1-800-668-6868 or online
taunting, and then help others understand at www.RedCross.ca/StandUp.
these are unacceptable behaviours. • Resources for parents to understand bul-
• Recognize you have the right to be treated lying behaviour are available at http://www.
with respect and feel safe in bced.gov.bc.ca/sco/resources.htm.
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happening, talk to someone.
This includes ‘Keeping Kids Safe’, a guide
for parents in grades K-12 and Internet Safety
• Refuse to go along with bullying or harass- Tips for Parents.
ment – youth who laugh or cheer only encour- • Learn about cyber-safety with your chil-
Martial Arts provides individuals with the skills and tools age the behaviour. dren and explore online safety at www.learn-
• Gather your friends to help speak out nowbc.ca/lnbcresources/cybersafe/.
they need to avoid and manage bullying situations: against bullying and harassment. • For more information, visit the Ministry of
• Watch out for those being bullied, and tell Education’s Safe, Caring and Orderly Schools
a teacher or trusted adult if you see bullying website: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sco.
happening.

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• Get to know your children’s friends and be View flash mob anti-bullying video by David Lloyd
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we really understand it?
It has been around for
as long as anyone can re-
member and it never seems
to get better or go away.
I speak with parents and
children almost weekly and
listen to their comments on
bullying.
Most discussions result
with simple communication
skills being implemented,
but some are cause for
greater action.
Society focuses so much
attention on the acts of bul-
lying and the bully. Less fo-
cus is put on the victim and
how they can manage their
situations effectively.
“Walk away” or “ignore
it” often work and are great
school-yard strategies. But
what if these don’t work?
The affects of bullying
and even perceived bullying
can be devastating. People
can carry the aftermath of
bullying their entire lives.
It could be a single act or
a situation carried on for a
long time.
be bullied.
I have interviewed nu-
merous bullies and victims
and intervened in numer-
ous bullying situations. In a
high number of situations,
I discover two common oc-
currences.
First, when I ask the indi-
vidual who is in the victims’
role,’ what have you done to
stop the bullying,’ the com-
mon answers are: ‘I walked
away’ or ‘I just ignored it.’
Again, great strategies,
but they are seeing me be-
cause these are not work-
ing.
I ask, ‘have you asked the
person to stop.’
I am usually shocked with
their response: ‘No.’
My recommendation (with
parent coaching and guid-
ance) is: Tomorrow, say the
following to the individual
who you think is bullying
you: ‘I feel that you are bul-
lying me and I would like it
to stop.’
From here, only one of two
things will happen.
One: the individual will
make some sort of comment
In either case, the bullying
behaviour stops. In my ex-
periences, this has occurred
in more than 90 per cent of
the situations.
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In this case, the bully has
identified his intent and,
as parents, direct and clear
intervention can occur and
stop the behaviour.
Here is the major win: in
both of these situations, we
empower the victim to man-
age the situation – saving
self-esteem, lowering stress
and building confidence.
There is no lasting, nega-
tive effect on the individual.
As a victim of childhood
bullying, I know that it is
carried for a lifetime.
We must empower victims
and provide them with tools
to resolve their situations.
Perry Bateson is owner of
Yuen’s Family Martial Arts
in Maple Ridge.

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Maxwell Hetherington

FOR BULLY-PROOFING
YOUR CHILD
Janet Maxwell Start the talk now! Teach a firm voice. Avoid areas where Offer specific tips. Find a supportive Paul Hayes
So start talking to your bullies prey.
Stress to your child that Most kids can’t handle companion.
child about bullying be- if he needs to respond,
Bullying usually happens bullying on their own: Kids who have even one
fore it ever happens. Tell simple direct commands
in unsupervised adult ar- they need your help, friend to confide in can
your child you are always work best delivered in a
eas such as hallways, stair- so provide a plan. For deal with bullying better
available and recognize strong determined voice:
wells, playgrounds (under instance, if bullying is than those on their own.
it is a growing problem. “No.” “Cut it out.” “No
trees and equipment, in happening on the bus tell Is there one kid your
You want your child to way.” “Back off.” Then walk
far corners), lockers, parks your child to sit behind child can pair up with? Is
Liz Whittingham Darcy McLeod
come to you and not suf- away with shoulders held
and bathrooms in places the bus driver on the left there a teacher, nurse, or
fer in silence. back. such as malls, schools, side where the driver can neighbor he can go to for
parks and even libraries. see passengers in the support? You may need
Stop rescuing. Teach assertiveness. Teach your child about mirror, ask an older kid to to go to the teacher and
Children need practice to Kids less likely to be “hot spots” (places most “watch out” for your child, principal and advocate!
speak up and be asser- picked on, use assertive likely to be frequently by or offer to pick your child
tive so when the mo- posture. Stress to your bullies), and then tell him up from school. Don’t make promises.
Darlene MIller ment comes that they child that he should stand to avoid those areas. You may have to pro- Tom Thiessen
do need to stand up to tall and hold his head up Stay calm and don’t tect your child, so make
a bully, they can. Always to appear more confident Get help if needed. react. no promises to keep
rescuing can create the and less vulnerable. Prac- Tell your child to walk Bullies love knowing they things confidential. You
conditions under which tice. Practice. Practice! towards other kids or an can push other kids’ but- may have to step in and
a child can become a adult. tons, so tell your child to advocate. Do so if ever
victim. try to not let his tormentor your child’s emotional or
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ing legislation needed in
British Columbia?
BullyFreeBC thinks so.
Quebec, Ontario, Sas-
katchewan, and Manitoba
have all passed workplace
anti-bullying legislation.
Workplace bullying is a
serious problem in Canada
and BFBC is trying to do
something about it. Its goal
is to raise awareness about
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
the issue of workplace bul-
lying and, ultimately, con-
vince B.C. to enact legisla-
tion to deal with it.
Currently, someone suf-
fering from workplace
bullying has few legal op-
tions available to them.
WorkSafe regulations only
prohibit physical, violent
workplace harassment, not
psychological bullying.
Most bullying is subtle in
nature and often occurs by
isolating or ignoring a tar-
get; it often has no physical
component.
BFBC believes that the
best solution is an amend-
ment to Workers’ Compen-
sation regulations and has
drafted proposed legisla-
tive language drawing from
the best language of the
other provinces.
Robyn Durling, spokes-
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indicates that bullying is
sometimes referred to as
personal harassment.
BFBC’s proposed legisla-
tive amendments would
define personal harass-
ment as: any inappropriate
conduct, comment, display,
action, or gesture by a per-
son that adversely affects
the worker’s psychological
or physical well-being or
that a reasonable person
knows or ought to know
would cause a worker to be
humiliated or intimidated.
Personal harassment
is not limited to but also
includes the act of inten-
tionally causing harm to
others, through verbal ha-
rassment, intimidation or
other more subtle methods
of coercion such as manip-
ulation, including ignoring
and isolating the person.
BFBC is comprised of
a group of organizations
and individuals that see
the need to address the
issue of workplace bully-
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lawyers, psychologists,
human resources practi-
tioners, union representa-
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Community Services Wednesday, February 23, 2011
www.comservice.bc.ca 604.467.6911
New learning resource
PINK SHIRT on Day or Pink in B.C.
DAY Today, schools around B.C. are celebrat-
ing the Day of Pink to highlight student
What Educators Need to Know.
This new guidebook will complement the
action to resist homophobia and to defend resources currently available to help teach-
- BULLYING - classmates who are being bullied for their
real or perceived sexual orientation.
ers address homophobia and transphobia
in schools.

NO PLACE IN OUR To mark the day, the B.C. Teachers’ Fed-

eration and the Pride Education Network
Also to be released today are responses
from candidates for the leadership of B.C.’s

COMMUNITY
(PEN) are launching a new resource for two major political parties to the PEN sur-
teachers, called The Gender Spectrum: vey on LGBTQ issues in schools.

We believe in a community of acceptance, reÅecting diversity in all

its forms: racial, ethnic, socio-economic, developmental disabilities, ‘Bullying awareness is key’
sexual orientation, faith, varied mental and physical abilities, gender

M
uch has been done
and age. We want individuals to know they are safe and supported in recent years to
in our community and that diversity is valued and protected. combat bullying in
B.C. schools. But Nasima
At Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services, we are proud Nastoh says the entire prov-
ince still has more work to do
to wear pink on Feb 23rd to send a message of non-confrontational to prevent bullying from hap-
resistance to all types of bullying. pening.
“We need to do more.
INCLUSIVE Q RESPECTFUL
Q Awareness is key,” says Nas-
toh, whose son Hamed com-
Q HEALTHY Q STRONG
mitted suicide by jumping off
SAFE Q CARING Q SUPPORTIVE the Patullo Bridge in Surrey
in 2000.
If you are being bullied contact us at 604.467.6911,
ACCREDITED BY Hamed left a note, citing re-
or e-mail us through our website at lentless bullying at school as
the reason he felt he couldn’t
www.comservice.bc.ca live any longer.
to Änd out how we can help. “Bullying is a very serious
issue, but if people are aware
of it, it’s very easy to fight.”
Since her son’s death, Nas-
toh has formed the Hamed
Nastoh Anti-Bullying Coali-
tion and has spoken and pre-
sented at countless anti-bul-
lying seminars and rallies, as
well as other events.
Sometimes, she receives
phone calls and emails from
bullying victims, and tries to
help where she can, by visit-
ing them in person and help-
ing to connect them to the
services available at their
school, in the community
and in the province.
Nastoh is pleased to see
that measures have been
taken to address bullying
in schools and notes that
there does seem to be more
awareness that it is not OK.
But even more awareness
and action couldn’t hurt, she
says.
She says the government
should focus on training
teachers and school staff
to keep their eyes and ears
open for signs of bullying, for
example.
“Everybody has to take a
stand and break the code of
silence,” she says.
“Bullying affects you for a
lifetime. It needs to stop.”

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Bullying hurts our kids.

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MAPLE RIDGE/MISSION
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THE NEWS/sports
Pitt, MRSS
through to
Fraser Valley
championships
by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f
staff reporter
The Pitt Meadows Marauders Air
Force and the Maple Ridge Ramblers
both survived their respective league
playoffs last week and are through to
the Fraser Valley AAA high school
boys’ basketball championships, which
get underway this week.
The top eight teams from the 32-team
tournament will qualify for the provin-
cial AAA championships, which takes
place March 15 to 19 at the Langley
Events Centre.
Pitt Meadows secondary went 2-1 at
the Fraser Valley North league playoffs,
earning themselves the No. 2 seeding
going into the regional playoffs.
“That’s right where I thought we’d be,
frankly,” said head coach Rich Goulet.
Pitt entered the Fraser Valley North
league playoffs ranked seventh in the
province, despite finishing fourth in
league standings with an 8-2 record.
Pitt opened the playoffs last Tuesday
with a 72-55 win over Coquitlam’s Dr.
Charles Best secondary. That set up a
semi-final match-up with host Heritage
Woods, who finished first in the Fraser
Valley North standings with a 9-1 re-
cord.
The Marauders, who handed the Ko-
diaks their only loss of the season in
league play, again dominated the Port
Moody team, trouncing them 67-43 to
advance to the league final.
Despite the Kodiaks’ size advantage,
the Marauders were able to stifle Heri-
tage Woods’ shooters.
Malcolm Williams led Pitt scorers
with 24 points, while Trevor Severinski
had 14 points and nine rebounds. Matt
Blackaby also had a strong game, con-
tributing nine points.
However, the Marauders had a far
tougher time with the Terry Fox Ravens
in the final, losing 61-48 to the Port Co-
quitlam team for the second time in the
past two weeks.
“I was really perturbed,” said Goulet.
“We came out in a funk, and we never
really woke up from it.”
Fox led from the outright and held a
healthy lead over Pitt for the majority
of the game. The Marauders were able
to generate some scoring chances in
the fourth quarter, but couldn’t find the
basket.
Williams was the lone offensive stand-
out for the Marauders, sinking 19 points,
while Severinski grabbed 13 rebounds.
The Marauders No. 2 seeding means
they will play Earl Marriot in the open-
ing knock-out round of the Fraser Val-
ley championships this Friday at home,
and could potentially play three home
games in the early stages of the tour-
nament. While the Marriott Mariners
finished eighth in the Fraser Valley
South West league with a record of 2-6,
the route to championships gets murky
with teams like Walnut Grove, Enver
Creek and Tamanawis all gunning for
the top spot.
See Ramblers, p33
From left, Kurtis Sutton, 16, won bronze at the provincial karate championships earlier this month; Alexis Rattée, 15, won
silver; Samantha Rowland, 15, won gold; Eliott Arzoumanian, 16, won gold; Curtis Colmer, 16, won bronze; and Ron Cur-
ran, owner of Curran’s Karate, won gold.
Karate kids to represent B.C.
Alexis Rattée and Samantha
Rowland headed to nationals
by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f
staff reporter
A local duo of martial artists will
be squaring off against each other
as members of Team B.C. at the 2011
Canadian karate championships
in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec next
month. Samantha Rowland and
Alexis Rattée, both 15, qualified at
the Team B.C. qualifiers last week-
end in North Vancouver and will be
fighting in the same division at the
national tournament. Rowland and
Rattée both train out of Curran’s
Karate in Maple Ridge and finished
with gold and silver medals, respec-
tively, at the provincial tournament
Flames fall to Black Panthers in Game 1
by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f
staff reporter
The Ridge Meadows Flames blew
a three-goal lead to fall 5-3 Monday
night on the road in the first game
of their best-of-seven series with
the Port Moody Black Panthers
in the first round of the Pacific In-
ternational Junior Hockey League
playoffs.
“A couple bad breaks, and the
next thing you know, they’re back
in the game,” said Flames coach
Tavis Eaton. “[Port Moody] is well-
coached, they work hard, and they
never give up, and that shows in
how they came back to win, and it
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Robert Mangelsdorf
604-467-1122 ext. 216
sports@mapleridgenews.com
Chiefs
clinch
playoff
berth
by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f
staff reporter
The Vancouver North
East Chiefs clinched
a playoff berth last
weekend with a pair
of road wins over the
Thompson Blazers
in Chase. The Maple
Ridge-based Chiefs
had no problems han-
dling the Blazers, the
last-place team in the
B.C. Hockey Major
Midget League, thanks
Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS in part to a four-goal
effort from Adam
Rockwood.
Rockwood was
among a handful of
Chiefs players who
racked up points last
weekend as they won
by scores of 7-1 and 8-1
on Saturday and Sun-
day, respectively.
earlier this month. great rapport with the younger stu-
“They are like chalk and cheese,” dents,” said Curran. It was defenceman
Dominic Centis who
says karate instructor Ron Curran. Also headed to the national tour-
lead the Chiefs in scor-
“Samantha is a well-conditioned nament from the local dojo will be
athlete, she can attack from any an- Brian Purves, 42, fighting in the un- ing in Saturday’s game
with a pair of goals
gle. Alexis will use a more passive der-84 kg division, as well as Curran
offensive to trick her opponents. himself, who will be competing in and an assist. Matthew
Bisset also had a three-
She’s much more of an emotional the over-84 kg division. Winners at
fighter.” nationals earn a chance to compete point game, collecting
a goal and two assists.
Rowland has been competing at the Pan-Am championships, as
for four and a half years, and will well as the World Karate Federa- Rockwood had a goal
and an assist, while
be making her third trip to the na- tion’s world championships. So far,
tional championships after winning there has never been a Canadian Matt Allan, Jamie
Waddington, and Liam
bronze the past two years. world champion, notes Curran.
“She picked it up right away,” said “Hopefully that will change some- Pearce also scored for
the Chiefs. Joey San-
Curran. “On the second day she was day,” he said.
doing perfect round house kicks.” The local dojo also had a number of tucci and Trevor Sut-
ton both had a pair of
Rattée made her first trip to the fighters medal at the recent provin-
national finals last year, where she cial championships. Kurtis Sutton, assists, while Tyler
Martin, Taylor Green,
placed in the top eight competitors. 16, won bronze, Eliott Arzoumanian,
Rattée is also an assistant instructor 16, won gold, and Curtis Colmer, 16, and Nick Hermany
also notched helpers.
at the Maple Ridge dojo. won bronze. Curran himself won
“Alexis is a fantastic kid, she has a gold in his division. Rockwood led the
charge for the Chiefs
on Sunday, picking up
a hat trick in their 8-1
win. Bissett also had
another strong perfor-
mance, picking up a
goal and three assists,
should be a lesson to our guys: You good for seven points
can’t take your foot off the gas, even Port Moody leads on the weekend, and 54
when you have a three-goal lead.”
The Flames opened up a 3-0 lead
series 1-0 so far this season.
Daniel Del Bianco,
midway through the second period • Monday, Feb. 21: Flames 3 @ Panthers 5 Centis, Green, and
thanks to a pair of goals from CJ • Wednesday, Feb. 23: Panthers @ Pearce each had a goal
Legassic and one from Ryan Stew- Flames, Planet Ice 8 p.m. and an assist, while
art, and held a 15-to-7 shot advan- • Friday, Feb. 25: Panthers @ Flames, Waddington picked up
tage after the first period. Planet Ice, 7:30 p.m. a trio of assists. Conor
However, Port Moody stormed McCoach and Hermany
• Saturday, Feb. 26: Flames @ Panthers,
back with a pair of goals less than also picked up assists.
three minutes apart late in the sec- 7:45 p.m.
The pair of wins nets
ond period. • *Monday, Feb. 28: Flames @ Panthers, the Chiefs four points,
It was all Black Panthers from 7:30 p.m. enough to out-pace the
then on as they added another quick • *Wednesday, Mar. 2: Panthers @ North Island Silvertips
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presents

Ramblers look to upset Kodiaks in first round Rick Tippe

Ramblers from p33
“It always amazes me the tal-
ent when you get to this level,”
said Goulet. “You can look at the
left side of the bracket, and any of
those [top 16 seeds] could win it.”
Meanwhile, Ramblers coach
Ken Dockendorf said he’s proud
of his depleted team for just mak-
ing it this far. The Ramblers have
only seven players on their senior
team this year, and two of them
are Grade 10 call-ups from the
school’s junior team.
When injuries struck the team
in December, the team had to can-
cel three weeks worth of games
because they couldn’t find enough
players to suit up.
“I’ve never had a season like
this, not even close,” said Dock-
endorf.
The Ramblers, who went 1-7 in
league play, opened their league
playoff with a 67-50 win over Rick
Hansen, guaranteeing them a
berth in the Fraser Valley cham-
pionships. Hansen led early and
held a two-point lead at the half,
but centre Jacob Durkovich
helped rally the Ramblers in the
second half, scoring 16 points in
the final two quarters as Maple
Ridge outscored Rick Hansen 40-
21 en route to the win.
The Ramblers did not fare as
well against the powerhouse Wal-
nut Grove Gators, losing 94-45 on
Thursday. After a narrow 59-52
loss to Abbotsford Collegiate Fri-
day night, the team was able to
muster a 57-53 win over Robert
Bateman secondary on Saturday.
Travis Eagle led the way for the
Ramblers with 27 points, while
Max Neumann chipped in 18.
The No. 21-seeded Ramblers
now face the No. 12-seeded Heri-
tage Woods Kodiaks in the open- and the
ing knock-out round on Friday,
and Dockendorf says his squad
Ricky’s Music World
will need everything they have to
pull off the upset.
New Artist Showcase
“We’ll need the game of our
lives,” he said. “A bit of luck too.” featuring
In the AA playoffs, the Thomas
Haney Thunder are out of the run- Rick Tippe & the
ning for the Fraser Valley cham-
pionship after an opening round Kings of Cool
81-79 loss to Pacific Academy,
however, the Thunder still have a and the
shot at qualifying for the AA pro- ricky’s music
vincial championships in Kam- world new artist
loops, March 9 to 12. The Thun-
der, who finished third in the AA showcase
Fraser Valley North league with
an 8-3 record, face the Holy Cross with special guest
Crusaders in the second round of
the playoffs tonight at Holy Cross Elmer Tippe
in Surrey. The Crusaders finished
third in the Fraser Valley South
league with a 7-4 record.

Lady Ramblers pass first test at Fraser Valley finals

The Maple Ridge secondary
Lady Ramblers senior girls’ bas-
ketball team passed their first
test at the Fraser Valley champi-
onships Monday night at home,
defeating the Lord Tweedsmuir
Panthers by a score of 51-43. The
Lady Ramblers were in tough
from the outset, as they fell be-
hind 21-10 after the first quarter.
“The team showed great compo-
sure and turned up the defensive
intensity which wore down Lord
Tweedsmuir,” said Ramblers
head coach Don Herman. “Switch-
ing defensives from man to zone
really seemed to confuse them.”
The Lady Ramblers made the
most of the turnovers they forced
in the second half, with Grade 10
post Kolbie Orum leading the way
on offence with 23 points and 22
rebounds.
“[She] just turned it up a notch
and refused to lose,” said Herman.
“Her rebounding was outstanding
at both ends of the court.”
Natasha Henderson had 10
points and nine rebounds.
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ny Brandys. He finished the

Hawks for the league scoring

Liam Harding of the Delta Ice
in 46 games, just one point off
regular season with 72 points
a four-point effort from Dan-
7-5, thanks in no small part to
against the Black Panthers
season at home Friday night
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brother Geoffrey Clayton 74 TIMESHARE for September 2011
(Aline); sister Joan Hassel; W Quality Programming for
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event of failure to publish an adver- AND CREMATORIUM Celebration of his life at our beloved mother, grand- lion Dollars offered in 2010! W Bright, well-equipped
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(bottom floor), 12460 Harris 6886 Mrs. Kilsby 604-462-0026
amount paid by the advertiser for that passed away at home on
portion of the advertising space 11969 - 216th Street Road Sunday February 27, Saturday February 12, 2011.
(Sarah); Brian Grootendorst;
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occupied by the incorrect item only, She was a wonderful mother Robert Grootendorst; Colin EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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any event beyond the amount paid for will be deeply missed by her term resident of Port All inclusive Vacation Packages.
such advertisement. The publisher 5 IN MEMORIAM daughter Diana and son-in-law Free Brochure: Call 1-800-CARA- 106 AUTOMOTIVE
FUCHS Coquitlam for nearly 50 years, VAN See all Tours Now: Visit
shall not be liable for slight changes Hendrik Meekel, sons Chris, more recently Pitt Meadows. www.Caravan.com
or typographical errors that do not Melissa Sophia Peter, Andy and grand- BANNISTER GM requires Journey-
Member of the Trinity United SUNNY WINTER Specials. At man Automotive and Collision
lessen the value of an advertisement. Dec 22, 1983 ~ Feb 15, 2011 children, Karisa, Shana, Church; Racheal Unit, Royal Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Technicians. Situated at the foot-
Kelsey, Jordan, Jillian, Annika Beach. Stay a week or longer. Plan hills of the Rockies, 1.5 hours to
Purple Lodge #49, Port a beach wedding or family reunion. Edmonton or Jasper, Edson offers
bcclassified.com cannot be It is with loving memories and and Max. Blanca is also Coquitlam Cultural & Heritage www.NSBFLA.com or outdoor enthusiasts a great living
responsible for errors after the first sad hearts that we announce survived by her sisters, Anne Society. Retired Riverview 1-800-541-9621. opportunity. Signing bonuses, mov-
day of publication of any advertise- the passing of Melissa Marie Lawrence, Hildegard employee, BC Government ing allowances and top pay for the
ment. Notice of errors on the first day Mullauer and brother Martin right candidate. Contact
Sophia Fuchs. Survived by Employees Association, Royal 83 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE dean@bannisteredson.com.
should immediately be called to the two beautiful children Aiden Schennach (all in Austria). Canadian Legion #88. A
attention of the Classified Department
to be corrected for the following edi-
tion.
& Chanelle, she was our
mother, daughter, sister,
granddaughter, niece, cousin
She will also be missed by her
many friends and the Austria
Vancouver Club Melody Choir
multidenominational service
(United/Anglican) will be held
at Trinity United Church in
Little Explorers Preschool
& friend who could light up any group, where she loved to Port Coquitlam on Saturday, NEW LOCATION!
bcclassified.com reserves the room with her pretty smile sing. Blanca married Otto 12145 Laity St. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
February 26, 2011 at 11:30 • Educational & Nurturing Environment
right to revise, edit, classify or reject John A Marshall and infectious laugh. Taken Freiburghaus (deceased 1993) am. Reception to follow.
any advertisment and to retain any February 23, 2009 suddenly and tragically, we in 1955 and moved to Ocean • Qualified Early Childhood, Montessori NOW ACCEPTING
answers directed to the Reflections of a Great Man... are left to mourn her loss. Falls, B.C. in 1956 from Tirol, Condolences may be sent to and Special Needs Educators REGISTRATION
bcclassified.com Box Reply Service Rest with the angels Melissa, Austria. There they began www.mapleridgefuneral.ca
and to repay the customer the sum We look back silently… knowing your babies are being their family, and she often • Ages 2-1/2 to 5 years FOR SEPT. 2011
paid for the advertisment and box
rental.
Thinking of all that you were
As an eagle soars above us,
Majestic, his snow-capped head
loved & wrapped in comforting
arms.
spoke of the happy times
she had there. In 1970, the
Rest in Peace Mom 604-722-2410 LIMITED SPACE
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held high. marriage ended, and in 1972 “Where Children Can Learn By Exploring”
We remember you…
“We love you mom, Blanca met Albert Tsumura, COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DISCRIMINATORY The leader of our pack,
who became her longtime
Our provider and protector, and you will live on 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
LEGISLATION Our Alpha and Omega,
our beautiful wolf. in our hearts forever” companion of 39 years, who 10 CARDS OF THANKS
recently passed away on
Advertisers are reminded that We hear your words…
Provincial legislation forbids the pub- Echoing in our ears
Like the wise owl,
A Goodbye Service will be
held Friday February 25th,
October 25th, 2010. Blanca
worked for many years as a
The family of Lloyd McLaughlin
would like to extend their
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES/
lication of any advertisement which
discriminates against any person
Full of wisdom and
encouragement. 2011 @ 1:00 p.m. in Care Aid at Inglewood Private
Hospital. She enjoyed her
gratitude to the many friends
who expressed their sympathy
LABOUR RELATIONS
because of race, religion, sex, color, We can see you… Emmanuel Lutheran Church,
Sitting in your chair work and was always kind and and condolences verbally, with
nationality, ancestry or place of origin, Surrounded by nature, 3232 - 272St. Aldergrove, B.C. cards, flowers and mass cards. Located in Mission B.C., the Mission Association for Com-
giving of herself and those
or age, unless the condition is justified Watching and listening
that needed her. Blanca will be
We are extremely grateful and munity Living (MACL) provides a wide range of services to
to it’s beauty. thank you very much.
by a bona fide requirement for the We miss you… remembered for her big heart individuals with a developmental disability and children
Margaret, Linda, and Mike
work involved. And yearn for one last hug,
and bright beautiful smile, that McLaughlin who require extra support. With a staff of over 140, MACL
One more story or “tickety-boo”,
One more moment in she gave to all that knew her. seeks a permanent full-time HR/LR Director to plan, orga-
COPYRIGHT your presence.
We think of you…
A celebration of life will be 21 COMING EVENTS nize, direct and control human resources. You will devel-
And know that you are happy, held at Garden Hill Funeral op and implement human resources policies, programs
Copyright and/or properties subsist in Surrounded by all that you were Chapel 11765 224th Street,
all advertisements and in all other and loved, in Maple Ridge on Saturday and procedures regarding recruitment, training and de-
material appearing in this edition of As the wind whispers
February 26th at 1:00pm. The velopment, wage and benefit administration, collective
bcclassified.com. Permission in your ear…
“We love you and we miss you, family would like to extend bargaining, discipline and/or labour relations issues.
to reproduce wholly or in part and in And we never will forget you… their sincere appreciation to
any form whatsoever, particularly by a Please remember us too.”
Dr. Michael Knight and Dr. You possess a diploma in Human Resources or 10 years
photographic or offset process in a by K. Sadler Michael Boldt, for their kind senior HR experience or an equivalent combination of
publication must be obtained in writ- words and wonderful care of education and experience; sound knowledge of relevant
ing from the publisher. Any unautho- Love wife Brenda and family
our dear mother. In lieu of occupational legislation. Community Living experience is
rized reproduction will be subject to flowers donations can be
recourse in law. an asset, as is the CHRP designation. You possess excellent
made to the Heart and Stroke communication skills, both verbal and written in English,
Foundation of B.C.
as well as excellent interpersonal, organizational, time
Advertise across the Rest in peace dear mom. management and planning skills. Advanced MS Office
Advertise across the skills, proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Lower Mainland in And may the love and 041 PERSONALS
lower mainland in memories you’ve left Individuals meeting the criteria above are encouraged
the 18 best-read behind sustain us all, DATING SERVICE. Long- to submit their resume, with cover letter, by March 1
the 17 best-read Term/Short-Term Relationships,
community until we meet again. FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Ex- to Robert Keys, Executive Director:
community change voice messages, voice
robert.keys@macl.bc.ca.
newspapers and Expressions of Sympathy can
mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live
adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-
newspapers. be made at www.gardenhill.ca 866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only select individuals will
5 dailies. Local Single Ladies.1-877-804- be contacted for follow-up.
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DRIVERS/OWNER Operators Apply with your up-to-date resume
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and clean driver’s abstract. Owner
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115 EDUCATION
124 FARM WORKERS
Farm Labourers: 2 required by
Meadows Feedlot. 5 or 6 days
per week, 40 to 50 hours
per week, $9.14 per hour. For
horticultural work such as
pruning & hand harvesting berry
crops. Start date April 1, 2011.
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115 EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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, fulfilling work?
PLEA Community Services is
looking for qualified applicants
who can provide care for youth in
their home on a full-time basis or
on weekends for respite.
Training, support and
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Funding is available for
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home. A child at risk is waiting
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130 HELP WANTED
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The following routes are now
available to deliver the NEWS
in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows
40010 - Glenhurst St, Dewdney
Trunk Rd, 117B Ave
40042 - 232 St, Dewdney Trunk
Rd
40103 - 116 Ave, 224 St
40108 - 116 Ave, Telosky Ave,
Fisher St. Burnett St
40109 - Lougheed Hwy, Harrison
St, Olund Cres, Gillis Pl,
113 Ave
40113 - Lougheed Hwy, River
Rd, Carshill St, 221 St,
Cliff Ave
40116 - Dewdney Trunk, 119
Ave, Donovan Ave,
Howison Ave, 216 St,
Hall St, Wicklow Way
40131 - 116 Ave, 225 St, 227 St,
Brickwood Close
40212 - 128 Ave, 227 St, 228 St,
Barnsdale, 229 St, 230 St
40223 - Eagle Ave, 122 Ave,
121A Ave, Peach Tree
Crt, 231 St, Blossom St
40226 - 125A Ave, 124B Ave,
Abernathy Way, 230 St
40254 - 124 Ave, 123 Ave,
Hillside St, 224 St
40262 - 128 Ave, Thornton, 126
Ave, Exeter, Spring, 124
Ave, 216 St
40325 - Lorne Ave, Hampton St,
Ditton St, Chigwell St,
Kent St, Wharf, Princess
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40330 - Princess St, Beckley St,
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40334 - Ospring St, Wandstead
St, Lorne Ave, Princess
40339 - 116B Ave, Hammond Rd
203 St, 202B St, 202A St
40352 - 123 Ave, Campbell, Laity
St, 214 St, Creston St
40401 - 121A Ave, Dewdney
Trunk, 232B St, 240 St
40426 - Abernathy Way, 122
Ave, 238A St, 240 St
40434 - Foreman Dr, Vista Ridge
Cres, 232 St
41005 - 119B Ave, 119 Ave,
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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,
FOOD SERVICES
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with resume to: The Lunch Doctor
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11am or after 1pm. 604-465-5955
McDonald’s Restaurants in Maple
Ridge (228th and Lougheed) is
looking for an overnight mainte-
nance person. Must be reliable and
hardworking, enhanced wage of-
fered. Please apply in-store.
PITT MEADOWS McDonald’s is
looking for a reliable weekday late-
night person (Sun-Thurs). Benefits
after 60 days of full time employ-
ment, food discounts and much
more! Please apply in-store ATTN:
Zoey
SALES
156
OUTSIDE SALES
ACR Group, Western Canada’s
leader in Rubber and Urethane
manufacturing is looking for an
outside sales professional for the
BC area. The ideal candidate will
be familiar with Rubber and
Urethane Products for a mining,
wood processing and other heavy
industries. Extensive travel is
required. Good computer skills
are essential.
Competitive compensation
& benefit package offered.
Fax resume: 604.274.1013
email:twebb@acrgroup-ca.com
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
A Super Roofing Inc.
2 Carpenters req’d; full time; $25/hr;
3-5 yrs of related exp; completion of
high sch; rough carpentry & framing
work; email resume:
superaroofing@hotmail.com
JOURNEYMAN MECHANICS
Amix Salvage, We are well estab-
lished company with multiple loca-
tions in BC an AB and a history of
40 yrs in business. Seeking HD and
CT Mechanics for our Chilliwack
and Surrey shops. Our progressive
co. offers a great extended medical
and dental pkg and all necessary
safety gear to ensure employee
safety. Apply online: www.amix.ca
or email to: jobs@amix.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
CCI Coast has an immediate
opening for a Certified
MILLWRIGHT for our concrete
products manufacturing facility
in Richmond BC.
JOB DETAILS:
D read diagrams and schematics.
D fit bearings, align gears and
shafts, attach motors, connect
couplings.
D align/test equipment and make
any necessary adjustments
D service and repair hydraulic,
pneumatic and programmable
logic controls
D 3-5 years of experience.
D Must have Red Seal
D the ability to work at heights
and to lift up to 25 kilograms
D Ability to work shift work.
Please submit your resume,
stating your qualifications to:
scott.tennant@expocrete.com
fax: 604-270-1201.
We thank all applicants for their
interest, however only those
chosen for an interview will be
contacted.
LMS REINFORCING Steel Group
hiring INFRASTRUCTURE REBAR
PLACERS for Projects across
Western Canada. Experience pre-
ferred, not mandatory. Long term
full-time employment, Competitive
Wage & Benefits. Please fill out an
on line application at:
www.lmsgroup.ca
164 WAREHOUSE
WAREHOUSE POSITION
Busy Port Coquitlam Wholesale
Company looking for an indivi-
dual whom is able to work inde-
pendently, is energetic, and able
to follow direction in a timely
manner. Duties include, picking
orders, light duty shipping/receiv-
ing, merchandising and general
light duty warehouse work. Must
be flexible with hours, warehouse
hours are M-F, 8:30 - 5:00.
Please Email resume to:
leslie@eagleridgetrading.com
or Fax (604)-944-8853
PERSONAL SERVICES
171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
604-460-8058
#7 - 20306
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173 MIND BODY SPIRIT
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173A COUNSELLING
DO you have a problem with
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173E HEALTH PRODUCTS
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180 EDUCATION/TUTORING
AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for
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Financial aid if qualified - Housing
available. CALL Aviation Institute of
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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
236 CLEANING SERVICES
“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardwork-
ing, reliable cleaning lady. Rea-
sonable rates Louise 604.467.3665
242 CONCRETE & PLACING
HERFORT CONCRETE
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years!
*Prepare *Form *Place *Finish
*Retaining Walls *Stairs *Driveways
Exposed Aggregate & Stamped
Concrete ***ALSO...
Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement
-Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured
LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620
UNIQUE CONCRETE
DESIGN
F All types of concrete work F
F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep
FDriveways FExposed FStamped
F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
FREE ESTIMATES
245 CONTRACTORS
SUN DECKS
Cedar Decks,
Arbours, Lattice,
Trellis, etc.
Dave 604-888-1378
Cell 604-377-5950
257 DRYWALL
45 Years in the drywall trade. All
size jobs boarding, taping, spraying.
Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060
COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE,
res/com. ref’’s. reno’’s, reasonable
rates. All work guaranteed. 604-
941-8261, cell 778-999-2754.
HOME PROJECT DRYWALL SER-
VICES. Quality work at a reas rate.
J’man with refs. Don 604-463-9412
or 778-888-9412.
PROFESSIONAL Drywall & Taping,
all textures. Big/small projects. Best
Prices in Town. 604-970-1285
PRO QUALITY DRYWALL
For all your drywall needs. 30 Years
exp. We aim to exceed your
expectations. Call (778)809-2875
Taping & Finishing, small boarding
jobs, textured ceilings, respray. 30
years exp. Call Del 604-505-3826
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES PETS
257 DRYWALL 287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS 300 LANDSCAPING 329 PAINTING & DECORATING 477 PETS
TEXTURE, DRYWALL, PAINTING, BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good
CARPENTRY. Over 10 years exp. BELRON looking, healthy, $500. (604)796-
WCB and liability insurance. For 3026. No Sunday calls
best prices in town call 604-783- RENOVATIONS INC.
BELGIAN MALINOIS 1 Female, 7
9623. months, reg’d, vet ✓, top working
Remodels/New Builds/Repairs D Garden Blend Soil bloodlines good watchdog, 1-250-
260 ELECTRICAL Decks - Bathrooms - Kitchens D Lawn Blend Soil 333-8862 weldonbay@gmail.com
D Custom Blends avail. BLUE HEELER 2 fem. 1 male born
#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & Lic & Ins 25 Years Experience
small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, Maple Ridge area D Composted Mushroom
Dec 18.10 first shots, dewormed,
ready to play $395 (604)826-6964
WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774
(778)233-1114 Ray Manure CAIRN TERRIER puppies, CKC
DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. NO Wood byproducts used reg’d, vet checked, microchipped,
24 hr service. We specialize in jobs shots, $1000. Call 604-625-1131.
too small for the big guys! 30 yrs When QUALITY Matters
exp. Free est. 460-8867. CATS GALORE, TLC has for
all soils are tested for Optimum adoption spayed & neutered adult
PRICE ELECTRIC (#102909) growing requirements cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866
renos, troubleshooting, panel
changes, small jobs, bonded. Free .
GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies
Estimates plus great rates! Call registered, quality German & Czech
NATHAN 604-518-9625 Home Renovations and
15% DISCOUNT SEASIDE PAINTING bloodlines. Guar. 604-856-8161
REISINGER Electrical (#102055) for the month of MARCH & Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 1
New Construction
Bonded, Specializing in Renos, male & 2 female. $800. 1st shots &
New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 17607 FORD ROAD, dewormed. Call 778-863-6332.
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, PITT MEADOWS 332 PAVING/SEAL COATING
25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent Drywall, Garages, Decks & more Golden Retriever puppies born Nov.
PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* 23, third generation of healthy pup-
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, pies, home raised in a canine 4H
Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td INSURED ~ WCB conc, drainage, found. & membrane
We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 Dean 604-834-3076 604-465-3189 repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
obedience family & well played
with, ready to go, c/w first shots &
deworming, $650. Mission 604-
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE SAWDUST 338 PLUMBING 820-4827.
HYTRAC EXCAVATING LTD. Hemlock, Fir & Cedar 10% OFF if you Mention this AD!
*Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More
Available for Delivery Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
Mini Excavating W Bobcat, Call for pricing $38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs
Residential / Commercial sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too
604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184
Snow removal W Landscape
Reno’s & Trenching www.augustinesoilandmulch.com ✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS
Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7.
Res/Com, clogged drains. h/w
S. H. Landscaping tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640
Call 604-312-5050 NEED PLUMBING?
Tree Services Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured.
269 FENCING Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941
Trimming W Pruning W Topping
Clean-upW Garbage Removal
FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations --
604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Gardening 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Flower Beds W Allan Blocks
Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock ABACUS ROOFING *25yrs Exp.
Experienced, Competitive Pricing)
Lawn care Call Chris 604-462-9009.
- Also Snow Removal -
Weeding W New Turf KOMONDOR, CKC. (M) 11
275 FLOOR REFINISHING/ Fertilizing W Moss Control weeks, Ideal for outdoor
INSTALLATIONS Power Raking W Aeration
Free Estimate
356 RUBBISH REMOVAL enthusiasts. $700. Nice tempera-
288 HOME REPAIRS 16 years experience in
ment. 604-857-4120
Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate
Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows JUNK REMOVAL NEED A GOOD HOME for a good
dog or a good dog for a good
604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724
Cell 604-618-6401 Marcel. #1 EARTH FRIENDLY home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-
856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
RECYCLE-IT!
278 FURNITURE REFINISHING PB Blue Nose Pitbulls, Razor’s
LARIC FURNITURE 604.587.5865 Edge bloodlines, Seal blue coats
with blue eyes, 1st shots & de-
wormed. $900 Call 778-877-5210
www.recycle-it-now.com
REFINISHING A-1 RUBBISH REMOVAL. House-
PB LAB PUPPIES. Males and
Specialists in: females. Ready to go Feb 28th.
hold & Yard Waste. Up to 100% re- Family raised on a farm. Well so-
- ANTIQUES, HOME & cycle. Reasonable. 604-786-2948 cialized. First shots, dewormed and
OFFICE FURNITURE RUBBISH REMOVAL Bobcat/dump vet checked. Mom and pups ready
- RESTORATION & REPAIRS ✶ Commercial & trailer. hoot&owl@telus.net Gary
604-339-5430.
to view. $475.00. Phone 604 531
0552
Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery ✶ Residential
Ph: 604-469-2331 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Call for all your
Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.
281 GARDENING Cell: 604-618-6401. Marcel. landscaping needs.
RETIRED carpenter wants to keep 778-847-0441 548 FURNITURE
busy. Looking for small carpentry
jobs. Will repair or build new. Will #1 Cash Buyer
also do small painting & plumbing
jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.
317 MISC SERVICES TOPSOIL
• SCREENED TOPSOIL “Since 1987”
GET RESULTS! Post a classified in $$CASH$$ for your furniture,
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or 1-866-669-9222.
374 TREE SERVICES Single items to entire
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ households
296 KITCHEN CABINETS D Broken Concrete RocksD A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.
$21.00 Per Metric Ton Dangerous tree
463-4449 or
COMPLETE CABINETS for kitchen, D Mud Dirt Sod ClayD removal, spiral pruning 209-6583
bathroom & laundry room. Cabinet $21.00 Per Metric Ton hedge trimming, stump
Re-facing, Custom Cabinets, GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds grinding, topping.
Competitive Pricing, Design $56.00 Per Ton Insured, WCB Free Est 559 MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Support, Quality Workmanship. Meadows Landscape Supply Arborist Reports
Call Hans at 604-465-2094 (604)465-1311 Andrew 604-618-8585 A Safe, Proven “Restless Leg Syn-
drome” and “Leg Cramps” Cure
$ Best Rates $ That Always Gives You Instant Re-
300 LANDSCAPING
.Jim’s Mowing
Spring Services - jimsmowing.ca
320 MOVING & STORAGE lief. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-
Prompt Delivery Available 8660.
Seven Days a Week
Meadows Landscape AFFORDABLE MOVING A.C. CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs?
Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn
Supply Ltd.
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✶ Bark Mulch
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From $45/Hr 30 years experience 1-866-981-6591.
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✶ Lawn & Garden Soil Strata, Commercial, Residential Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Factory Home Phone Service. No
✶ Drain Grave ✶ Lava Rock
✶ River Rock ✶ Pea Gravel
Pavers, Patios & Retaining walls
Winter clean ups
Free estimate/Seniors discount Bob Fitz-James One Refused! Low Monthly Rate!
Residential~Commercial~Pianos Calling Features and Unlimited
465-1311
SNOW CLEARING
Fully INSURED
604-467-0333 Long Distance Available. Call
604-537-4140 Bucket Truck Phone Factory Today! 1-877-336-
meadowslandscapesupply.com Call (604)763-8795 .
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd.
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS AUGUSTINE 560 MISC. FOR SALE
Bark Mulch Products
Fast & Reliable. Insured
Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.
Call Frank: (604) 435-8240 100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks -
M.T. GUTTERS Composted W Bright W Nuggets SAVE 64% on the Family Value
Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus
Professional Installation Garden Blend & Lawn Blend 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Topsoil
3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door
delivery in a reusable cooler,
5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power
465-5193 Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man
ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489
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Bark Mulch Products
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
Running this ad for 7yrs
lifts now! Mention this ad and get
10% off your new Stairlift! Call
PAINT SPECIAL 1-866-981-5991.
287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Composted W Bright W Nuggets 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats Your LOCAL
Garden Blend & Lawn Blend (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Tree Service, 8SSYVZEPYIHVIEHIVW
HIGH CALIBER CONSTRUCTION Topsoil Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
Repair, Replace, Remodel... For Honest Prices &
CUSTOM HOMES • Basement,
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Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture Call Scott at
• Finishing • Floors & More
Maid Services.
604-618-0333 WMFPITIXKYEVHMERWLMT
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Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771 DUTCH TOUCH Certified &IJSVIFY]MRKERI[
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Arborist TYTT]IRWYVIXLIWIPPIV
kitchens, baths, custom cabinets,
Green Services Ltd Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Free Estimates * LEWTVSZMHIHELMKLPIZIP
tiling, plumbing, sundecks, Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
Fully Insured
reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936. Landscape Construction SJ[IPJEVIXSXLIERMQEP
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HOME REMODELLING 604-861-1490 All types of painting / repairs
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The Basement Finishing Specialists Reliable ~ Local ~ Honest 456 FEED & HAY
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* Electrical * Carpentry * Ceremic Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Over 30 years Experience LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. Good
Tiles * Plumbing * Sundecks * Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Quality! 60lb bale average. $4/bale.
Laminate Flooring * Refs Avail. Comm/Res. (604)462-1369 Free Est. 778-230-2736 Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
560 MISC. FOR SALE
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REAL ESTATE
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO
CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices
on many models/sizes. Ask about
FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR
QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE
BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext.
170.
STEEL BUILDING WINTER
SALE... $3.49 to $11/sq.ft. Immedi-
ate orders only - FREE shipping,
some exclusions. Up to 90 days to
pay. Deposit required. Pioneer
Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800-
668-5422. See current specials -
www.pioneersteel.ca.
625 FOR SALE BY OWNER
RUSKIN, BC. Home for Sale
$51,000. 2 bedroom plus den, mo-
bile home, 604-615-4957
627 HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES
Older Home? Damaged Home?
Need Repairs? Behind on
Payments? Quick CASH!
Call Us First! 604.657.9422
630 LOTS
ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS. FULL
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Guaranteed Owner Financing. No
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Own 20 Acres Only $129/mo.
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nancing. Free Map/Pictures. 866-
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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT.
Manufactured, Modular & Park
models. Tremendous savings.
Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home
including delivery and installation
only $ 109,950. Many other plans
available. 877-976-3737 or 250-
814-3788 www.hbmodular.com
636 MORTGAGES
BANK ON US! Mortgages for
purchases, renos, debt con-
solidation, foreclosure. Bank
rates. Many alternative lending
programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick,
your Mortgage Warrior, simpli-
fy the process!1-888-711-8818
dave@mountaincitymort-
gage.ca
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Need a Place? Why Rent
Let me help you find a place
you can own for payments
similar to rent. First time
buyers give me
a call, I can help you.
Lori Magnuson ~ Realtor
604-818-7364
Royal Lepage Brookside Realty
640 RECREATIONAL
Shared ownership late model 40’ -
60’ cruising yachts moored on Van-
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660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
696 OTHER AREAS
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RENTALS RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO 706 APARTMENT/CONDO
CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE 11735-
225 St. 2 bdrm $900; 1 bdrm $600 MAPLE RIDGE
incl heat & h/w. 604-467-9420.
COQUITLAM
AVAILABLE NOW
1 Bedroom
5 min walk to
Skytrain and Mall Heat, hot water & parking.
Close to stores & schools.
1 & 2 Bdrm units w/view
Heat/hot water, inste SUNRISE APARTMENT
storage, 4 appl’s 22292 - 122nd Ave
604-319-9341
Call 604-931-2024
www.aptrentals.net MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 2 BDRM
Condo in Golden Tower, 5 applis,
COQUITLAM nr L’heed mall/sky- u/ground parking, $1000/mo. Call
604-467-4450 or 604-833-4450.
train, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult
bldg, quiet, n/p, gated prkg, video
MAPLE RIDGE Central Adult build-
surveillance, 1 bdrm $780, incl ing 1 Bdrm apt., newly reno’d u/g
heat, h/w, Jan. 1, Crime-Free, Cert. parking, dig cable incld $675-
604-937-7812 $700/mo, n/p, ref’s, For appoint 11
www.greatapartments.ca to 5pm Mon to Fri (778)327-8405.
COQUITLAM
Maple Ridge
Sherwood Apt Central
727 North Rd Certified Crime Free
Multiple Housing
1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street. New renovated 1 Bdrm suites.
15 Mins to SFU $590/mo. incl hot water, cable.
5 Mins to shops & transp Ref’s req’d. N/P.
Adult only building
Mon to Fri 9am ~ 6pm
Call 604-830-9781
www.aptrentals.net By appointment only
604-418-1932
COQUITLAM W.W. Plat “Montreux”
Bldg, 2 bdr, 2 bth, 2 prk, nr all schls MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl adult building.
ns/np. Mar. 1. $1195. 604-941-3259 Large 1 Bdrm $750/mo incls heat/
hot water, ref’s, N/P (604)467-2606
GARIBALDI Court MAPLE RIDGE dntwn Urbano com-
(604) 463-9522 plex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p,
deck, 2 u/g prkg. Nr amens. ns/np.
Central Maple Ridge $1100 + utils. Refs. (604)512-8725
Available
2 BEDROOM MAPLE RIDGE dwntown, fully re-
no’d south facing grnd flr 1bdrm
Great location for seniors! $775 +utils. Mar1st 604-880-4418.
Clean, quiet & affordable!
Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Maple Ridge
Senior Move-In Allowance. Glenwood Manor
Rrefs & Credit check req. Apartments
Sorry No Pets
For more info. google us.
1& 2 Bdrms from $670 & $835
Clean, Spacious
Includes cable, heat,
MAPLE INN hot water & parking
11695 -224th St Seniors discount
Maple Ridge 1 bdrm - $500/mo - 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd
$550/mo. includes hot water
Certified Crime Free Building
Mature adult oriented. (604)466-5799
Close to uptown
604-463-4131 for appointment MAPLE RIDGE Large 1 bdrm apts,
quiet adult bldg, incl heat, h/w, cov-
(9am-5pm) ered pkng. N/S,N/P. $680-$700/mo.
Avail immed. 604-465-8274.
MAPLE RIDGE
Maple Ridge
1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/mo Swan Court Apartments
Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.
GREAT LOCATION Hardwood floors, adult oriented,
heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets.
Queen Anne Apts. Criminal Record check may be reqd
Resident Manager Onsite
* Renovated Suites * Now with
SENIORS DISCOUNT
604.477.9189
Clean, very quiet, large,
INCLUDES: HEAT, Maple Ridge
HOT WATER & HYDRO
WILLOW PLACE
Near Shopping & Amenities. 22256 ~ 119th Ave
604-463-7450
Partially reno’d,
quiet,spacious & bright suites
604-463-2236 1 Bdrm Apt. Avail Immediately
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Inc. heat, h/w, prkg & storage
Certified Crime Free Buildings W No Pets W
(604) 369-1096 or 317-3130
Maple Ridge
22450-121st Street PITT MEADOWS
2 Bedroom Apartment $820
Attractive modern unit, in a safe, The Meadows
all ages community in beautiful
Gated underground parking,
Maple Ridge. Amenities include heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot
community gardens, playground,
amenity rooms, on site laundry
water & 3 appliances included.
2 min. walk to Westcoast
facilities & secure parking in a
certified Crime Free Multi Hous- Express.
ing complex. Pet friendly (some
exceptions apply). The tenant Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites
and other occupants must Available
demonstrate they meet eligibility
criteria related to income, number Call: 604-460-7539
of occupants, and other similar 604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818
criteria. Please note that fully
subsidized, or Rent Geared to
Income (RGI) units are filled via a PORT COQUITLAM
1 Bdrm Top flr apt. $775
waiting list called The BC
Housing Central Registry 2 Bdrm Corner apt. $895
(www.bchousing.org/applicants).
No RGI subsidy available at this
time.
S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs
S Close to bus stop
Call 604-451-6075 to view. S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE
S Across from park w/Mtn views
Metro Vancouver S Gated parking and Elevator
Housing Corp. S Adult oriented building
S References required
CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
MAPLE RIDGE 604-464-3550
AVAILABLE NOW
1 & 2 BDRM SUITES 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Heat, hot water & parking.
St Johns & Moray St, Port Moody
Close to stores & schools.
Store Front & Office. 700-1500sf,
MAPLE COURT I
A/C, Concrete Bldg, prkg Affordable
604-525-8839, 604-649-9273
22437 121st Ave
604-467-0715 715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
& NP, Ref’s. 604-836-5509, 466-5509
MAPLE COURT II MAPLE RIDGE 2 Bdrm duplex.
Newly reno’d, new appli’s. N/S, N/P.
22423 121st Ave Avail Mar1. $1150. 604-465-8274.
604-467-4894 MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm duplex, sm
MAPLE RIDGE
b. yard. 3 rms carpet. W/D. 2 appls.
Nr shops. Crprt. N/P.604-465-4339
AVAILABLE NOW Maple Ridge Central
1 & 2 Bedroom
1 Bedroom Duplex
Adult Only Complex
Heat, hot water & parking.
Close to stores & schools. $550/mo + util’s
credit check, ref’s & damage
SORRENTO APARTMENT deposit required. Avail immed
22260 - 122nd Ave (604)466-6348
604-466-2800 Leave a message
RENTALS
736 HOMES FOR RENT
MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL
2 Bdrm small Heritage house. Total
new looks with brand new furnace
with heat pump, air filtration & air
cond, new wiring, plumbing, W/D,
F/S window coverings, covered
patio, fenced backyard with play-
house and shed. N/S, pet ok
$1275/mo Avail April 1st. Ref’s a
Must 12219 - 227th St
(604)467-4583
PORT COQUITLAM, Mary Hill. 5
bdrm 2 lve hse $1800 + utils. Avail
now. NP/NS. 778-373-6049
741 OFFICE/RETAIL
MAPLE RIDGE Central Office/
Retail space approx 800 sqft.
$920/mo + hst (604)467-2606
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
604-463-3000
Town core Maple Ridge
2 offices, 401 to 440 sqft.
on Lougheed Hwy.
NNN lease, base rent negotiable.
To view:
Lynda J Lawrence
Lone Palm Mgmt
(604)467-3333
743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
MAPLE RIDGE
2 Bdrm apartments
All inclusive $840/mo
1 &2 Bdrm bsmt suites
$700 ~ $800/mo
4 Bdrm 2 level bsmt suite,
1 acre river view
(Silverdale) $1350/mo
Call Maria @
Ridge Meadows
Property Management
(604)466-2838
Mon ~ Fri 9am ~ 5pm
www.ridgemeadows
propertymanagement.com
746 ROOMS FOR RENT
$75 OFF 1ST MONTH
Rooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn,
weekly maid service, cable TV,
private bath, on bus route, 5/min
walk to commuter rail.
Haney Motor Hotel
22222 Lougheed Hwy.,
Maple Ridge
Inquire in person between
9am - 3pm or
Call 604-467-3944
747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
POCO DOWNTOWN
All-Inclusive
Seniors Residence
1 Bdrm. Apartment
Rent incls. freshly prepared
meals, cable, housekeeping,
emergency response & activities.
www.rjkent.com
2675 Shaughnessy St.
Call: 778-285-5554
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
MAPLE RIDGE Central. 1 bdrm.
available to share in 2 bdrm. apt.
$350/mo.+utils. Female only. March
1st N/p. 604-467-8080
PORT COQUITLAM bright furn’d
room in large g/lvl ste, full bath nr
amens, 475 incl util/cbl/net. Avail
Mar 1. NS/NP. Refs 604-807-9612
750 SUITES, LOWER
ALBION AREA, 1 bdrm, priv ent, 5
appl’s, N/S, small pet ok. Avail. Mar.
1st. $750 incl cable and utilities.
604-476-1812 or rychkun@shaw.ca
COQUITLAM. 1400 sf 2 bd & den,
w/hot tub, 7 appls, g/l, $1475 + utils.
N/S, N/P. Avail now. (604)945-9594
Coquitlam, WW Plat: Quiet 1/bdrm;
f/yard. Shrd W/D. $700/mo incld
utils. G/l priv entry. 604-941-4166
LANGLEY, 2/bdrm large bsmt suite.
Private, quiet, gated farm setting.
Close to town. Too many good
things to list. N/S. Incl util. $980/mo.
(604)230-2808
MAPLE RIDGE: 1 Bdrm ste. Nice &
clean. $650 incl utils. Mar 1st. NS,
MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm lge g/l
patio, cls to ament ns/np $800m
Mar 1. 604-476-0909, 626-9027
MAPLE RIDGE Balsam Creek,
newer 2 bdrm 1 1/2 bath. 5 appl,
ns/np, $800 incl gas & hydro . Avail
March 1, Call: (604)773-3912
MAPLE RIDGE clean,, bright
grd/floor suite, 1 Bdrm +, cable, f/p,
inste W/D, appl’s, yard, prking, walk
to transit $825+utils (604)465-4517
MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl bright 2 Bdrm
5 appl’s March 1 $1100 incl util n/s,
n/p (604)463-1035 / 778-241-7512
MAPLE RIDGE. Small cottage, no
pets, $500/mo. Available now. Call:
604-462-0387.
RENTALS
750 SUITES, LOWER
MAPLE RIDGE East. Lg 1 Bdrm
plus den bsmt suite, sep entry &
laundry, sep kitch/din, l/rm, close to
bus. N/S. N/P. Ref’s req. $800
incl util. Avail Mar 1. Call Kim
604-329-4219.
MAPLE RIDGE, large 1 bdrm suite,
large kitchen, w/island. Utilities,
laundry incl. NP/NS. $800. Phone
778-833-4005 or smith35@shaw.ca
MAPLE RIDGE quiet area, newly
reno. 1 bdrm. + den/office, own
ent., utils. incl. Ldry. neg. N/S N/P.
Mar. 1. Refs req’d. $850 mo. Call
Kim or Larry 604-463-0940
MAPLE RIDGE WEST. Large 1
bdrm bsmt suite. own W/D. Avail
now. Near WCE & amen. N/P
604-459-3338
MAPLE RIDGE WEST. Newer
bright 1 & 2 bdrm stes. NP/NS.
Sep ent. Mr schl & hosp. $750 &
$900 incl hydro. 604-306-7480.
PITT MEADOWS. 1 bdrm nr
WCE. $650/mo. incl. utils. N/S,
N/P. Immed. 604-839-8442 Gurjeet.
PITT MEADOWS - $700/mo 1 bdrm
avail immed. Clean, large, pri entry,
close to school, WCE. Incl hydro &
cable. N/S, N/P. 604-657-1145
PORT COQUITLAM. Immaculate,
newly renov 2 bdrm suite. N/P N/S.
Pri. ent. $900/mo. 604-802-4139.
751 SUITES, UPPER
MAPLE RIDGE bright & spacious
upper suite with 3 Bdrms, plus a
large, full sized seperate laundry
room. Fully equipped with 5 appl’s,
close to school, transit & amens
Pet’s negotiable $1200 + 60% utils
Avail March 1st Contact Laurie
(604)467-7062
MAPLE RIDGE: Nr Allouette Lake:
Lge 4 Bdrm home, nice f/yard for
kids, huge deck, great view. W/D,
D/W. $1750/mo+ utils. Avail now.
No Growers! 604-218-0933.
752 TOWNHOUSES
Maple Ridge, 22977-116 Ave.
Brand new units at the Duet.
Right across from Thomas Haney
Center, walk to shops. 3 & 4
bdrms. Prices from $1950 to
$2300. N/P. N/S.
Call Sheri M
604-535-8080
Croft Agencies Ltd.
view pictures at:
www.croftagencies.com
Maple Ridge Central
3 Bedroom 21/2 bath
Avail immed. $1200/mo
Damage deposit ~ Ref’s
Credit check ~ No Pets
Call 604-466-6348
Leave message
PITT MEADOWS: 2-3 bdrm co-op
T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares
req’d. No subsidy available. Orien-
tation 2nd Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues.
7 pm ea mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt
Meadows V3Y 2B2. Send SASE
or leave msg 604-465-1938
PITT MEADOWS, Ford & Harris, 3
bdrm T/H. Quiet family complex,
rent geared to income. N/P. Call:
604-465-4851
TRANSPORTATION
810 AUTO FINANCING
$0 DOWN & we make your 1st pay-
ment at auto credit fast. Need a ve-
hicle? Good or Bad credit call
Stephanie 1-877-792-0599.
www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.
TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION
818 CARS - DOMESTIC 845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
1998 BUICK LASABRE V6, new
tires & brakes. Supreme cond. Low
km. Private. $5900. 604-593-5072
2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE
grey, good condition. AirCared.
$3200 obo. Call 604-328-9723
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
2003 VOLSKWAGEN GOLF
Only 16,000/km’s. $11,000.
604-852-5719 or 604-308-2963.
2006 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 5 spd
manual, 80K, red, $6850 firm. Call:
604-538-9257.
2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto,100K
loaded, leather, spoiler, $9300/obo.
778-836-4422 or 604-592-4422.
827 VEHICLES WANTED
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2001 BMW 320I, fully loaded, leath-
er, auto, AirCared, 142K, $7500.
Call 778-552-1462.
851 TRUCKS & VANS
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
1995 GMC Safari,
8 passenger, 195,000km,
very clean, good condition,
no rust, no accident. $2500.
604-230-1634 or 604-467-3724
1996 FORD RANGER, loaded, V6,
Air Care runs good ext cab. $2300.
778-836-4422 604-592-4422
1997 GMC Black Sierra 1ton, 2WD,
Dually, ext cab, lthr, auto, V8, gas
p/w,p/d,164K, $5500. 604-309-9897
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE
2002 FORD F150 Lariat - 4x4, exc.
REMOVAL cond. leather, new tires, local, 160K
ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT
$$$ PAID FOR SOME
no accid., $9888 / 778.861.8355
604.683.2200 2003 GMC DUAMAX, auto, extra
cab, long box, 4x4, 254,000km.
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL $11,000. 604-991-2894
Minimum $150 cash for full size
vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 2006 CHEV Uplander, $13,000.
69,000K, serviced every 6 mo. by
GMC. 604-557-1668 after 8pm
Autos • Trucks
• Equipment Removal CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.
We pay Up To $500 CA$H
Record Removal since 1989. Confi-
dential, Fast, Affordable. Our A+
Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 BBB Rating assures EMPLOY-
MENT \TRAVEL & FREEDOM. Call
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We for your FREE INFORMATION
buy scrap batteries from cars, BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON
(1 866 972 7366).
trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each.
www.PardonServicesCanada.com.
Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min.
10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
The Scrapper
AUTO
SPECIAL
w! Reach 180,000
Sell it No
Households
$
1000
for
only plus tax
Includes one week in the
Maple Ridge News, the Tri-City News,
and the Golden Ears Daily.
Includes:
TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS,
TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS
3 lines in all listed publications
for one week only $10 + tax.
Includes a listing on bcclassified.com
(private party ads only)
– or pay $25 + tax for one week –
in all Lower Mainland publications
1.5 million households
604-575-5555
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