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Rest in peace, Amanda Students mourn loss of teenage girl at vigil by Ro b er t M a n g e ls d or f staff reporter

ith a grey sky overhead, and a cold rain beating down upon their backs, more than 80 local high school students huddled around the edge of the rotunda in Memorial Peace Park Monday afternoon to remember Amanda Todd.

In the centre of the covered stage lay a bouquet of flowers, surrounded by glowing candles: a makeshift memorial for Todd, the teenage girl from Maple Ridge who took her own life last week after being tormented by bullies. She would have turned 16 next month. Many who came to pay their respects never knew Todd, but they knew how she felt. Dozens of young girls, dressed in pink, held hands, hugging and leaning on each other for support, eyes cast downwards at the bouquet of flowers on the

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ground. J e s s i c a Standish, who graduated from Westview secondary in 2008, says she too was bullied throughout high school. “I didn’t Amanda Todd know her, but I went through what she did growing up, so that could have been me, I guess,” she says. “Girls just try

so hard to fit in, and sometimes it backfires like it did with me and it did with her.” The bullying was so bad, Standish says she would make up excuses to not go to school, and spend lunch hours eating alone. “It was a hard time for me,” she says softly. Steve Forbes, who works for Westridge Security and looks after Memorial Peace Park, was one of the few adults at the vigil who was not wielding a television camera or a microphone. See Amanda, p5

A 71-year-old flying instructor from Surrey is dead, while his 55-year-old passenger was treated in hospital following a float plane crash on Pitt Lake, Monday. Police said the two were in a Pacific Rim Aviation Academy Cessna 172 float plane from Pitt Meadows Regional Airport. The plane flipped over on the lake at about 4:30 p.m. during stormy conditions. “They were carrying out touchand-go landings for training. During the sixth touch-and-go the aircraft tipped over,” said Bill Yearwood, with the Transportation Safety Board. “The student was able to get out, but tragically the instructor was not.” Yearwood said when a plane over turns in water it can be challenging even for an uninjured person to get out. Many people have died in such instances, he added. “It is a risk when an aircraft upsets and submerges. “The student made an attempt to help the instructor, but the aircraft was filling up with water fast. He was unable to help him.” See Plane, p12

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Internet trolls mock suicide victim Police plead for comments to stop by Ro b er t M a n g e ls d or f staff reporter

acebook pages created to memorialize suicide victim Amanda Todd have fallen prey to Internet trolls and cyberbullies, who are openly mocking the 15-year-old girl for taking her own life after she was tormented by bullies. Dozens of Internet forums have also taken to posting offensive pictures making light of Todd’s situation. One user named Trevor Corey Wayne Mustatia, from Grand Forks, B.C., mocked Todd’s previous attempt to commit suicide. “lol [sic] she tried to kill herself with bleach, shes an attention whore who accidentally went to far and actually succeeded in killing herself,” Mustatia posted to a Facebook page titled “RIP Amanda Todd.” That same page also featured a comment from a user named “Speedycat” who said Todd “got what she deserved.” Todd’s suicide has been a popular topic on the Internet forums 4chan and Reddit, where users have posted photoshopped pictures of the teen drinking bleach. Lower Mainland RCMP spokesperson Sergeant Peter Thiessen said police are monitoring the ongoing online harassment, which is taking a toll on the Todd family. “They are pleading with the

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Amanda Todd posted a video last month about her experiences being bullied. public and pleading with the youth to please stop posting these inappropriate comments,” he said. “They are trying to grieve the loss of their daughter … these comments are revictimizing the family.” Todd, who grew up in Maple Ridge, committed suicide last week after posting a video online a month earlier detailing years of bullying she endured. In the video, The former Westview secondary student describes how she was bullied online and at school, and was being blackmailed by a stranger online to provide nude photos. Wanda Cassidy, an SFU education professor and an expert in cyberbullying, said the anonymity of the Internet has led to the proliferation of online bullies and Internet trolls.

“Bullies used to be on the playground and you used to know who it is that was bullying you,” she said. “Now bullies can hide behind the anonymity of the Internet, and the act in an incredibly vicious way, with no repercussions.” Because cyberbullies don’t see their victims face-to-face, they don’t see the impact their words and actions have on their victim, Cassidy added. In the U.K., however, lawmakers have been successful in exposing online trolls, and bringing them to justice. In June, the UK High Court ruled that Facebook must disclose the names, email addresses, and Internet protocol (IP) addresses used to determine a computer’s location, to lawyers pursuing online

bullies who tormented a British mother. Earlier this month, English teen Matthew Woods, 19, was sentenced to 12 weeks in jail after posting offensive and sexually explicit comments online about a pair of girls who had been reported missing and feared dead. Cassidy said Canada needs to enact legislation to give police the ability to pursue and charge cyberbullies. “The legal system is always far behind where society is going,” said Cassidy. “It needs to catch up.” While new laws may be able to help curb harassment online, more needs to be done to prevent all manner of bullying behaviour. Many bullies lack empathy, and young people in par-

ticular have difficulty understanding the consequences of their actions, said Cassidy. “There seems to be an element of society that enjoys hurting people,” she said. “But they are learning this behaviour somewhere.” One of the most high profile examples of bullying takes place almost daily in the House of Commons. “Parliamentarians are some of the worst bullies, just look at the way they talk to each other,” said Cassidy. “What are we modeling as adults in society? We have to look at ourselves. We all have to take responsibility.” Thiessen acknowledged that bullying ranks second, behind substance abuse, for youth issues identified as concerns by the RCMP. He added that everyone in the community has a role in helping to keep schools bully free and to report any acts of bullying or assist those who are victims of bullying. Parents should always try to keep open lines of communication with their children so they are comfortable coming forward if they are being bullied at school. A number of resources are available to youth and their parents through the www. deal.org website. These include facts on what bullying is, why people bully and who they target and how parents can deal with their child, whether they are being bullied or are the ones doing the bullying. • Other recommended resources include www.bullying. org or www.cyberbullying.ca.

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Ridge Meadows RCMP is participating in the investigation into the Oct. 10th suicide death of 15-year-old cyberbullying victim Amanda Todd, however false information and rumors flooding the police tip line are hampering progress. “One of our big challenges right now is false information that is being spread by people who appear to be trying to use Amanda’s story to do harm or make a profit,” said Sgt. Peter Thiessen, spokesperson for Lower Mainland District RCMP Regional Police Service. RCMP received more than 1,000 tips about the case as of Tuesday after-

noon, with tips coming in from across the world. Investigators spent considerable time Monday responding to rumours spreading through online and social media. One unfounded allegation involved the release of information by Internet “hacktivist” group Anonymous, identifying a Lower Mainland man as Todd’s tormenter. Another rumour involved the supposed release of Todd’s autopsy photos. This was quickly debunked by the B.C. Coroner’s Service but nevertheless caused extreme stress for Todd’s family and distracted investigators for hours. The intense media attention regarding Amanda’s death has also led to a number of fake websites and accounts

that purport to be fundraising for the Todd family. “Taking advantage of a family’s grief is despicable. We want to get the word out that there is one real account and anyone who is interested can make a donation at any RBC branch to the Amanda Todd Trust Account,” said Thiessen. The family established the account to handle unsolicited donations from people who have been touched by Amanda’s story and want to contribute to a positive legacy. Serious crime teams in Coquitlam and Ridge Meadows are working together, looking at who may have played a significant role in Todd’s suicide. “We’re following up on each individual tip in an effort to gain the evidence

we need to lay an appropriate charge if we’re able to do that under the criminal code,” said Theissen. Last month, Todd posted a video on Youtube called, “My story: Struggling, bullying, suicide, self harm.” In the video, Todd describes how she was bullied online and at school, about her struggles with drugs and alcohol and harming herself. She also describes being blackmailed by an Internet predator. After telling Todd how beautiful she was, the man asked Todd to flash him on her friend’s webcam. When she did, the man threatened to send the photo to all of Todd’s friends and family if she didn’t provide him with more nude pictures of herself. When she didn’t comply, the man sent the photos. See Investigation, p5

Anonymous weighs in on Todd case By Monisha Martins, staff reporter An online activist collective that has hacked into government websites claims to have tracked down the man who blackmailed a teenager who took her own life last week. Anonymous published a name, address and email of a New Westminster man on Pastebin.com, a website often used by programmers to store pieces of code. The information soon began circulating on social media through Facebook and Twitter. “We decided to go after the people who blackmailed her because it was the right thing to do,” said Anonymous New Jersey in a message to The News. The News is not releasing the man’s name until charges related to the Todd case are laid against him. The information released online also links the man to video chat sites frequented by underage girls. “Child pornography is literally all over the Internet and even on Google images. It’s ridiculous that we let this happen,” said Anonymous, adding that the group received one tip and tracked down via his online nickname. The ‘hacktivists’ also released an ominous video on Monday in which a person in a Guy Fawkes mask, with voice garbled, threatens those who bullied 15-year-old Amanda Todd. The video has since been removed because it violates YouTube policy. A man with a similar name appeared in Surrey Provincial Court on Monday on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference of a person under age 16 connected to an incident in Surrey on Aug. 1. The man told CTV-News he was unfairly targeted by Anonymous. The man said he was friends with Todd online, but did not bully her. Police also are warning against vigilantism and assure the public the information released by Anonymous is being investigated. New Westminster police Sgt. Diana McDaniel said the address posted online has been checked. “Those residents have nothing to do with Amanda Todd,” said McDaniel. “The connection to New Westminster is false from what we can tell.” New West police went to the home soon after the information was released and continue to monitor it. Anonymous is a loosely associated international group with the aim to expose “government and establishment hypocrisy.” Notably, the group launched attacks against the websites of MasterCard and Visa, highlighting their refusal to accept donations bound for WikiLeaks.

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High school can be a rough place for some kids, as Forbes found out after moving his family to Maple Ridge from rural Saskatchewan last year. His youngest son spent a week at Garibaldi secondary school before refusing to go back. “When you’re an outsider, it can be hard to break in,” Forbes told the crowd of teens. “So when you see kids out there who look a bit lost, reach out to them. What’s fatal is the isolation.” Austin Brown knows that feeling. Brown and Todd became friends while at Maple Ridge secondary. He came to the vigil to honour the memory of his friend, who helped him after he was bullied. “I wasn’t very popular in elementary school, I didn’t have a lot of friends,” he says. “The only person I really had to talk to was my mom.” Brown said he even contemplated suicide. But when he told Todd about his experiences, she was sympathetic. “She said, ‘You’re not alone,’” says Brown. “Hearing that, it helped.” Todd’s life began unravelling in the seventh grade,

when she was convinced by a stranger on the Internet to expose her breasts on her friend’s webcam. That stranger used Todd’s image to blackmail her into providing him with more child pornography, threatening to send the nude photo to her friends and family unless she performed more. When she didn’t comply, the predator made good on his promise. RCMP investigated, but no suspect has been identified. Taunted by classmates at Westview secondary, Todd eventually changed to Maple Ridge secondary at the beginning of Grade 9 last school year. But life only got more difficult for Todd there after she became involved with a boy, then was assaulted by another girl who had also been involved with him. Midway through the school year, she transferred to Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox secondary, but the photos again followed her. She changed schools again, this time to the Coquitlam Alternate Basic Education (CABE) program. Todd attempted suicide, by drinking bleach. When her tormentors found out, they teased her and told

her to try again. On Oct. 10, she did. Todd described how her life fell apart in a video she posted to Youtube a month before she took her own life. The video has now been viewed close to 15 million times. Brown says he called Todd after he saw the video. “At the time she felt good because she got her story out there, she just wanted to get it off her chest,” he says. “But as days went by, it got worse, because people were giving her hate comments on her video. People thought she was just doing it for attention. She was a mess.” Brown didn’t think Todd would take her own life. Knowing what he

knows now, he wishes he would have been there for her sooner. Another friend of Todd’s spoke before the crowd at the vigil and admitted her friend made some mistakes. “But people only knew the mistakes she made, but not who she was as a person,” she said as another girl held her arm. Brown says he’ll remember Todd as a friend who was always there for him. “I’m going to remember her for the person I knew her as, not for the person people said she was,” he says. “I’m going to remember her for the girl who gave me a positive outlook on life, who always listened to my story. I’m going to remember her as the girl who got her story out there, who was really beautiful and a

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RCMP investigated the matter at the time, but no suspect was identified. Todd grew up in Maple Ridge, where she attended Westview and Maple Ridge secondary schools before moving to Port Coquitlam to escape the bullying she endured while attending school locally. School District No. 42 spokesperson Irena Pochop said student safety is a top priority for the school district. “With respect to … Amanda’s case, in particular, we can only say that the

great singer. I’m going to remember her as one of my closest friends.” Brown says Todd’s death has changed his perspective about how he treats the people around him. “Some people I’ve always felt like they are ridiculous and stupid, but when this happened, it told me that maybe they have a similar story to Amanda’s,” he says. “Maybe they just act that way because they are trying to fit in so they’re not bullied, so they’re acceptable to society around them.” “The reason people don’t want to open up is because they are afraid they’ll be criticized and made fun of. But we need to say something, we need to make it clear to them that they are not alone and we’re here for them if they want to talk.”

district did have significant school, counselling and community supports in place for Amanda, and that we also worked closely with the RCMP to try to keep her safe,” said Pochop. “We, of course, always review our response in all cases to see if anything was missed or if anything could be done differently in the future, but at no point did the district ever underestimate the seriousness of Amanda’s situation.” Coquitlam Serious Crime investigators are asking people with information related to the Amanda Todd investigation to share it via email (amandatoddinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca).

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Amanda’s tale The tragic tale of Amanda Todd is evolving by the minute. Sadly, it was several years of torment and abuse, as described on cue cards in her nine-minute Youtube video, that led her to take her own life last week, a month shy of her 16th birthday. It was not a sweet life, but one that has resonated around the world, as evidenced by the 14.5 million views of her trending video. It took a wrong turn when Amanda was coaxed into flashing her breasts while participating in an online chat several years ago. That photo was then repeatedly shared with her family and friends, teachers and strangers, after she refused to perform more. Every time she changed schools, it followed her, as did the taunts – ‘whore, ‘porn star.’ It’s difficult enough for teenagers to keep their heads up in the hallways if they have even a pimple on their face. Amanda must have felt like she was naked all the time. She struggled with anxiety and panic disorder, depression, abused drugs and alcohol. She admittedly made poor decisions, which led to more abuse, bullying. She was physically assaulted, then tried to kill herself. Amanda received help. Police visited her and investigated, as they continue to do. We don’t know for certain what caused Amanda to take her own life. But bullies are being blamed, and possibly an online pedophile. That’s what the video is about. That is her legacy. Watch it. Read her words. She felt alone. She needed someone. That is what bullying is, not just the harmful words, but the isolation. It can be devastating, especially to a young person. Amanda didn’t want others to feel the way she did, for people to be quick to judge, to pile on, rather to speak up if someone is being mistreated. And she used Youtube, just as many young girls before her, to spread her message. That is the overarching story here, the role electronic information sharing played in this tragedy, the dangers of it. From the chat room to group emails to social media to Youtube, to who knows how many text messages, information can be shared in an instant. People aren’t as forgiving on the other side of a screen as they are in person. And as Amanda said herself, she could never get the picture back. There will always be bullies as long as there are vulnerable people. And, unfortunately, as seen with the memorial Facebook page for Amanda, some people are ill. We can teach our younger ones to watch out for them, to be careful, how to avoid pitfalls, help pick them up and brush off when they do stumble. Teach them many things. But don’t forget compassion. – The News

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Fantasies won’t keep ferries afloat VICTORIA – It was a sunny Thanksgiving weekend when I took my first all-transit trip from Victoria to Vancouver for a B.C. Lions football game. Despite all the doomsaying about people shunning ferries because of some media-determined B.C. Views “tipping point” in Tom Fletcher fares, you wouldn’t have guessed it that weekend. Articulated buses were jammed coming and going from the Tsawwassen terminal to the Canada Line. Returning to Vancouver Island on Sunday, I was struck by the crowds, and the low cost: SkyTrain, express bus, walk-on passenger fare and express bus to Victoria totalled about $20. This explains the surge in walk-on traffic. BC Ferries issued bulletins advising first that Tsawwassen’s parking lot and then Swartz Bay’s were full. The Tsawwassen First Nation’s shuttle parking next door was overflowing, with cars tucked into every level space. And even with hourly sailings, the major route had plenty of vehicle traffic, with all available vessels running. Now the long, late summer is gone, and the political theatre resumes. Transportation Minister Mary Polak picked up where the retiring Blair Lekstrom left off, reminding people that BC Ferries is going to deal with rising costs primarily by ceasing the practice of running vessels a third

full or less. This comes as “consultation” begins with smaller ferry communities on where and when these sailings will be cut. And it follows the first major price-cap decision by the newly empowered B.C. Ferry Commissioner, Gord Macatee. He now can determine service levels as well as fares, which are permitted to rise about four per cent in each of the next three years. The NDP’s ferry critic, North Coast MLA Garry Coons, has also decided to transition to his government pensions next year. But before he sails away, he has doubled his repertoire of outraged sound bites to two. Along with every coffee-shop knowit-all on the coast, Coons perpetually reminds us that ferries are “part of our highway system.” He remains convinced that this financially illiterate cliché somehow deals with the fact that even a subsidy approaching $200 million this year can’t keep all those boats afloat forever. A family of four on a long driving trip faces similar price increases, when you factor in tolls, insurance, food and other costs beyond the fuel tank. But for some reason the “government” is supposed to provide special relief to those who choose the most inaccessible places to live. Coons’ latest tack is that BC Ferries has lost its way, trying to be a fancy cruise ship service instead of giving people basic transportation at an affordable price. That would be terrible if it were true. But those amenities on newer vessels are there because they make money, utilizing staff who have to be on board anyway. As everyone but the NDP seems to grasp, the

big costs are fuel, maintenance, and minimum crew levels to meet federal regulations, regardless of passenger revenue. I was reminded on the last busy weekend of the year that the new Coastal-class ferries kept vehicle capacity the same while increasing passenger space. This choice anticipated today’s travel reality nearly a decade ago. Good thing somebody was able to understand ferries as a business, as opposed to a welfare program for the reclusive and the rich.

Good thing somebody was able to understand ferries as a business, as opposed to a welfare program for the reclusive and the rich. BC Ferries has already cut sailings on the Tsawwassen-Duke point route. As described in an earlier column, this needlessly long run is the biggest boondoggle in BC Ferries history, a Dave Barrett-era payoff to the union that continues today. Changes will now come to other routes that minimize shifts and overtime, rather than inflating them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com (tfletcher@blackpress.ca).

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Editor, The News: Re: Artist doesn’t like new public art (The News, Oct. 12). In response to the money doled out for a terrible form of ‘art’ erected at Westminster Savings, as a retired pensioner on a fixed income, I am so upset with this horrendous ugly piece of tubing and laminated glass. I cannot believe that our city came up with $20,000 when things are so tight fiscally. What is going through their minds when they take it upon themselves to support such garbage? When I came out of the mall one day and watched the installation of this monstrosity, I was saying to myself, “I hope our tax dollars are not involved”. But now I read in our local paper that the district is involved. I remember the slogans during our last municipal elections, when the catch phrase was ‘fiscal responsibility.’ Oh well, just new pigs at the old trough, again. Ron Smith Maple Ridge

online comments • Graham Mowatt · University of Victoria: Re: Be careful, open-minded about Caring Place (mapleridgenews.com). The issue with the Salvation Army’s Caring Place has yet to be addressed by anyone. There is no doubt that it provides some relief for a few of those in need in our community. However, the need is so great whether they continue to exist or not will make little difference in the great scheme of things. The problem of addiction and mental health issues is so great one private agency is incapable of resolving the issue. The problem has been created in a large part by the provincial government’s policy, supported by both major parties, of de-institutionalization without proper funding or an existence of alternatives for the thousands of people left without care. When the Salvation Army voiced their desire to buy the old ‘Pink Elephant,’ they made the commitment that they would ensure programs would be implemented to satisfy the concerns of their soon-to-be neighbors. Concerns of homeless people walking and living in their neighborhood, concerns of increased crimes, and the attraction of the drug trade would all be dealt with. They have failed miserably to live up to this commitment. Because of this, they need to find a new location, as their continued existence at their present location is detrimental to the majority of citizens who pay taxes in Maple Ridge. Council’s refusal to address this issue makes them guilty of failing in their primary duty, to ensure the safety, security, and quality of life of the residents of Maple Ridge. • Wayne Clark · 70 years old: Re: Be careful, open-minded about Caring Place (mapleridgenews.com). And just whose back yard would Mr. Macdougall move it to, and just what difference would that make? • Peter Thompson · Maple Ridge, British Columbia: Re: Be careful, open-minded about Caring Place (mapleridgenews.com). I live in the same building as Sandy and I’m on the strata council for our building. People have defecated in our west stairwell, had sex with a paying customer in the parking lot across from our front entrance and changed a tampon at the entrance to our building while being watched (and asked not to). She continue and left the used tampon at our entrance. So it’s not like Sandy is looking for these things...they are being left at all exits/entrances of our building. :-( • Sue Tomlin: Re: Be careful, open-minded about Caring Place (mapleridgenews.com). Going to the banks on 224th Street has been a little nerve-wracking with the constant string of homeless people hanging near the entrance asking for money.

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Loved more than you can hate Editor, The News: Re: Teen’s suicide foreshadowed by video (The News, Oct. 12). To the bullies of Amanda Todd, I don’t know you. I have never met you, spoken with you, or even set eyes upon you. Therefore, I know that I have never done anything to you that warrants this unnecessary, excruciating pain you are inflicting on me and the many people who loved Amanda Todd. I have known Amanda since she was just her mom’s greatest wish and a twinkle in her dad’s eye. I excitedly anticipated her arrival with her mom, dad and brother for the entire nine months. I saw the pride and joy she brought her parents in the early days of her birth. Together, our families enjoyed play dates and day excursions throughout the Lower Mainland. We celebrated many important milestones and holidays together. We saw Amanda’s enthusiasm for life and watched her grow. You, bullies, have consciously chosen to condemn and torment Amanda for being human. She made a mistake. You justified your actions and hid behind the fact that she made mistakes. Well, so have you. You have relentlessly, incessantly tormented a young woman who was not a threat to you. You are far from pure and innocent. Your mistakes are heinous and irrevocable, for even if you were able to get past your egos and become human, Amanda will not come back to us. I do not wish your families to suffer the loss of your life. Your families most likely love you, despite your mistakes and flaws. We loved Amanda just the same. While you will most likely remain faceless, nameless beings to me, you are not powerful. You do not win. Amanda may be gone, but she will never be forgotten. She will be loved from now until eternity, more powerfully than you can imagine. She will be loved more than you haters can hate. Sheri and Pat Grant Port Coquitlam

Amanda Todd may be gone, “but she will never be forgotten.”

Back off Editor, The News: Re: RCMP investigating death of bullied teen (mapleridgenews.com). If just one person, just one would have befriended Amanda Todd, there is a chance she would be alive today. Those who stand around and do nothing when someone is being bullied as coconspirators. You should all be ashamed of yourselves. I was bullied as a young girl and into my early teens and I finally struck back and decided I wasn’t going to take it anymore. Guess what? The bullies backed off. Nowadays, bullies are in groups, which makes it harder to protect ourselves, but

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once the victim has a friend or friends the bullies show themselves to be the pitiful cowards they truly are. Parents have failed in raising their children to know that everyone has feelings and we all deserve respect. After what I went through in my early years, I started defending the underdog and I still do to this day and I am 63 years old. Amanda, may your life not have been in vain and something serious be done to stop these bullies. Bullying is a serious offense, in my books. It is assault. Plain and simple assault. Wenda Graham St. Catharines, Ont.

Not afraid to say it: the Caring Place must go Editor, The News: Re: Simple solution: move Caring Place elsewhere (Letters, Oct. 5). Sandy Macdougall’s neighborhood is not the only one, I am sure, that is fed up with what’s happening in our town. It’s getting worse, and if something isn’t done soon, I can’t imagine what will become of our neighborhoods. It’s already unsafe to let our children play in our parks and playgrounds. I don’t shop in the downtown area, but avoid it. We moved once already, from central Maple Ridge to the west side, only to unfortunately be back in the same situation – possessions being stolen, drugs being sold

and used in the green space behind us. As I type this letter, my husband sees that our truck’s tailgate opened, no doubt someone looking for something else to steal. We are now planning to move again, hopefully out of Maple Ridge all together. If our council and mayor really need more letters of complaint before they open their eyes to what’s going on, then they are a big part of the problem by refusing to admit what we all know. If Mr. Daykin wants to keep watching Maple Ridge deteriorate into another Downtown Eastside, if it’s not already there, then we have no choice but to write these letters in hopes he will open his eyes.

We all know what has fueled these issues, so I will say what most of us are afraid to, and that is, the Caring Place, it’s time to go. E. Grant Maple Ridge

who are marginalized and in need of a helping hand. We, as a society, must extent the help and comfort that these people desperately need, whether they are prostitutes or individual’s down on their luck. The great Jewish radical Help needed Jesus hung out with a prosEditor, The News: titute, so don’t get too selfRe: Time for Sally Ann to righteous about these people find a new home (The News, and their shortcomings. Oct. 10). The Caring Place is doWhere has the compassion ing what it can to minister in our society gone? to these lost souls and show I agree with the mayor: them that there is still a bit of “We don’t necessarily see it love and compassion left in as enabling bad behaviour. our hearts and society. We see it as being compasAlthough, it’s getting hardsionate and giving people the er to find these days. benefit of grace.” Where is your compasThey need our help, love, sion? and understanding. John McKenzie There will always be people Maple Ridge

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The NDP wants a national approach to preventing bullying by first studying the issue, identifying ways of dealing with bullying, then educating people about it and supporting organizations involved with kids. Resulting from all those efforts will be a national strategy, ready in a year. “It’s a serious problem that affects all communities across the country,” said Quebec MP Dany Morin. “Amanda Todd, a young girl from Van-

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“Student safety is a top priority, so any report of alleged bullying is always taken very seriously.” Jan Unwin, superintendent “We now have positive behaviour support at the elementary level, the focus of which is to teach kids to be socially appropriate and to problem solve,” she said. Programs like Breaking Down the Walls aim to build school culture, which helps reduce the isolation felt by some students. The district also hosts forums such as Parent-

ing in the Cyber Age, which address current challenges such as sexting or cyberbullying. Alanna Dunlop was a speaker at last year’s forum, hosted at Maple Ridge secondary, and the main speaker was Merlyn Horton of Safe Online Outreach Society. To help combat cyberbullying, the district rolled out the Passport to the Internet program last year. The online Internet literacy resource is aimed at kids in Grades 4 to 8, and designed to encourage safe online behaviour. Students are also required to adhere to the district’s Acceptable Use Agreement, which includes appropriate online conduct for the use of district issued devices and the district online network. The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Board of Education began developing a more comprehensive policy on safe schools last year, which has gone to the committee for feedback and will be back before trustees in the coming months.

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Kamp said the federal government is already spending money on combatting bullying through programs such as ‘Walk Away, Ignore, Talk it Out, and Seek help initiative (WITS) “which teaches children to make positive choices when faced with bullying, cyber-bulling, peer victimization and conflict.” Kamp said his thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Amanda Todd. “Those of us who have raised teens know what it is to worry about bullying and realize that this outcome is a parent’s worst fear.”

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or from drowning or both. Weather conditions were challenging at the time incident. “The winds strong and gusty.” Yearwood said another pilot in the area at the time returned to the airport because of the strong winds. Canadian Coast Guard brought its hovercraft to the south end of Pitt Lake while members of the RCMP and Coast Guard

dive teams went to the accident site and retrieved the body at about 6:30 p.m. The student pilot was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, then released that night and interviewed Tuesday by Transportation Safety Board staff. The wreck of the plane was barged down the Pitt and Fraser rivers Tuesday to the Pitt Meadows airport so that TSB

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Paralyzed man tried to walk away from assault by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

A Maple Ridge man tried to walk away from a fight that paralyzed him last May, but was pursued by his attacker and two friends, a court heard on Monday. Cordell Peter Dame had turned his back on the trio when he was punched in the face, a block away from Shooter’s Pub where he had been celebrating his son Jordan’s 19th birthday with his best friend, Tim Toth. Trevor Harding, a resident of Tipperary, Ireland, faces one count of aggravated assault in connection with the beating. George Nestor, a driver and manager with Alou-

ette Taxi, witnessed the scuffle, which took place around 2 a.m. on May 1, 2011. Both Toth and Dame were regular customers of Nestor, who had arranged to pick the men up at a Husky gas station near the pub to avoid the closing rush. Nestor spotted his customers walking on Dewdney Trunk Road toward the gas station and also noticed three other men across the street. The men appeared to be yelling at each other. As Nestor pulled into the gas station, he lost sight of all five men, but told the court when he parked, he noticed that the group of three men, wearing red soccer jerseys, had crossed the street.

Toth and one of the men were shoving and pushing each other. “There was some kind of argument going on,” said Nestor. He honked his horn to get Dame and Toth’s attention. He testified he heard Toth say: “Let’s go, George is here.” But as Toth and Dame walked towards the taxi, they were followed by the men. Nestor told the court he heard Dame say, ‘I’m not here to fight.’ As Dame turned his back, a stocky man he had been arguing with grabbed him by the shoulder, spun him around and punched him in the face, Nestor testified. The punch knocked

Dame off his feet and he crumpled, face down, in front of Nestor’s taxi. “I could hear the punch,” said Nestor. “It was very loud. It was as if he was propelled. He flew.” A second man punched Toth, who also fell to the ground. Nestor said he got out of his taxi and yelled at the men. He told the court as he opened the cab door, he saw Dame’s assailant kick him and say, “he won’t fight.” The men left when Nestor threatened to call police. Toth stood up after the assault, but Dame lay unconscious near Nestor’s cab. Nestor said when turned Dame over, he was bleeding from the nose and mouth.

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Cordell Dame, in a wheelchair, leaves court with his family on the first day of a trial for Trevor Harding, an Irish national who is accused of aggravated assault. Dame suffered serious head and brain injuries in the attack. Nestor’s recollection of the event, however, was questioned by defence counsel John Cheevers, who suggested Nestor was not telling the truth. Emergency room phy-

sician Dr. Laura Kelly testified Dame arrived at Ridge Meadows Hospital with multiple fractures to his face and skull. His brain was bruised, bleeding and swollen.

“These were injuries that were consistent with being struck several times,” Kelly told the court. She was also sure Dame’s injuries were caused by more than one punch, despite repeated cross-questioning by defence. “It would be impossible to have that severity of injuries with one blow,” she told the court. In his opening statement, Crown prosecutor Peter Ng said the court will have to decide whether Harding can claim self-defence. Dame, 52, made a miraculous recovery after being in a coma for more than a month. He attended court in a wheel chair, supported by family and friends. His sister, Angie Wester, said the family was not yet ready to comment on the trial, as the first day in court was very emotional.

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since then,” she said Tuesday. “It doesn’t seem to make sense,” that Armstrong ran to be president of the association, then soon called for Cummins to step down, Kirkham added. Former board secretary-treasurer Arlene Smith also took issue, saying that Armstrong never asked her either, adding she’s “very much in favour of John Cummins as leader.”

“I would say that he was misquoted.” Wendy Cook, vice-president of the constituency association Smith added that “Robbie is not right to infer the constituency association is behind him.” Armstrong also said he’d also have to decide whether it was worth competing in the riding in next May’s provincial election. If he didn’t, there would be no splitting of the centre-right vote, allowing the B.C. Liberals, either Terry Becker or Doug Bing a better chance to take on NDP candidate Elizabeth Rosenau. For the moment, B.C. Conservatives are going to sit tight and see what happens, Cook added, saying the party intends to field a candidate next election.

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Maple Ridge council looks at new dog bylaw Proposal to target dogs with bad attitudes by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

Maple Ridge council has backed away from a bylaw penalizing owners of pit bulls and instead slapping higher fees on all dogs with bad attitudes, whatever breed they may be. After analysis and research, the proposal of a breed-specific clause has been removed from the bylaw, says a staff report. “Staff have determined that is not the way to go,” said bylaws director Liz Holitzki.

“Instead, we’ll deal with the behaviour of the dog.” Under the Animal Control Bylaw, people with dogs deemed aggressive will have to pay $200 for a yearly licence, considerably more than that charged for a normal dog. The owner of a spayed or neutered dog only has to pay $25 year if they renew before Jan. 31. Seniors over 65 also will get a 50-per-cent break, bringing it down to $12.50. The new bylaw, which replaces several older bylaws, defines an aggressive dog as one that bites or harasses a person or another pet, or one that’s known to attack without provocation. The category includes a dog’s first

instance involving a minor bite. Once so labelled by an animal control officer, the owner will have to pay the $200 licence fee annually, whether it’s for a mixed pit bullGerman shepherd or a mini-poodle-chihuahua cross. A second classification, that of a dangerous animal, which includes dogs, defines animals that attack without provocation, injure or even kill people or pets, and threaten public safety. Once a pooch gets that label, however, its days can be numbered. Under the Community Charter, a dangerous dog will be seized and then evaluated by an animal trainer. If it’s

confirmed to be dangerous, the district will seek a court order to allow its destruction. If the court disagrees, the dog can be returned to its owners, Holitzki told council. The higher fee levied on aggressive dogs covers the extra bylaw enforcement costs for such animals. The bylaw also requires owners of both aggressive and dangerous dogs to be either kept indoors or in a kennel and to be muzzled when out in the public. Impound fees for both types of dogs are $500 for the first instance and $1,000 for the second. Dogs are not allowed on playgrounds, sports fields, recreation beach-

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laws singling out a particular breed, they have had little positive effect, according to Lorie Chortyk, with the B.C. SPCA. Among the breeds most often associated with dog bites, Chortyk said golden retrievers and Chihuahuas are the worst offenders. The BCSPCA repeated that position in its feedback to the district and instead suggested a law that “encouraged responsible pet ownership,” focusing on both the owner and the dog. The bylaws department also backed away from banning selling of live animals in pet stores but instead consulted with SPCA and developed standards for stores. All dogs, cats and bunnies must all be spayed or neutered before they’re sold from a pet store. The bylaw lists several animals that people are prohibited from owning, such as python and anaconda snakes, monitor lizards, alligators and crocodiles, aquatic turtles, “old world” spiders, bullfrogs, anteaters and the African pygmy hedgehog. Close relatives of the domestic dog are also on the banned list, such as wolves, jackals, foxes or animals, along with mixed variations of those animals. However, there is no mention that keeping a coyote is prohibited because there have been no instances involving coyotes, Holitzki said. In Maple Ridge, it’s also illegal to keep a killer whale or an elephant. – with files

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Hotdogs at the Dog n Suds Drive-in Looki ng Bac k by Sandra Borger

ondly remembered as the ‘Arf and Barf’ by some, the Dog n Suds Drive-in was initially located on Dewdney Trunk Road approximately where a realty office is now. With the construction of Maple Ridge Square, the ‘Dog’ moved across Edge Street to a new home on the current site of Paliotti’s Italian Restaurant. The first Dog n Suds Drive-in was established in 1953 in Champaign, Illinois by teachers Don Hamacher and Jim Griggs. Not too long after their hot dog stand opened, the pair was approached by a wealthy local, who asked them to build her a restaurant just like theirs. This new Dog n Suds was the first of what would become hundreds of Dog drive-ins across the United States and later Canada. Between the 1960s and 1970s, the Dog n Suds was one of the hottest hangout spots in Haney. People excitedly describe the parking lot as a constant party, which is probably not far from the truth; the Dog, along with the A&W, was one of the Friday night ‘cruising’ locations for teenagers and young adults. “We didn’t have much, but what we had, we worked hard to get,” local Laura McCartney reminisced.

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The community archives does not have a picture of Dog n Suds, but would love to have one. and request with a smirk to “put the tray on the window.” Speaking to our agricultural past, there were even instances where patrons ‘drove up’ on horses. The Dog’s curb-side experience was second to none: With your stomach growling, you would

pull into the drive-in. In no time at all, a carhop girl, who was dressed in a white shirt, a poppy red skirt, cut-off jacket and pointy hat, would walk right up to your car to take your order. Now, there was nothing to do but sit back and relax, or chat with fellow drive-in patrons, while

your food was cooked. With a cheerful smile, your carhop girl would attach a serving tray to your car door, place the mouth-watering meal on the tray, then finally you were enjoying a foot-long hot dog. As the name implies, the drive-in specialized in hot dogs (dog) and root beer (suds). Other menu items included typical drive-in fare: chicken strips, grilled cheese, root beer floats, sundaes. The Dog staff made their own root beer, closely following the restaurant’s super-sweet ‘World’s Creamiest Root Beer’ recipe that was provided to franchisee owners. Though it was extremely popular while it was in operation, as times changed and people moved on, the Dog n Suds eventually closed its doors. While the memories of the Dog still remain, it sure would be nice to jump in the car and go to the place “where everything is so dog-gone good.” Sandra Borger is a researcher with the Maple Ridge Museum.

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WorkBC

Employment Services Centre Helping British Columbians find and keep a job. Unemployed? Looking for work? We can assist. It’s now easier than ever to get the training and support you need to find and keep a job in BC. • Job search resources • Personal employment planning • Workshops and training • Specialized services Contact us for more information: Maple Ridge Employment Services Centre 170-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge V2X 5Z6 Telephone: 604-466-4600 WorkBC.ca

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Toy show Two vendors, including Nick Barillaro (left) and another vendor admire a 65-year-old Japanese tin robot during the Greater Vancouver Toy and Collectibles Show at Heritage Hall in Pitt Meadows on Sunday. The show takes place three times a year in Pitt Meadows. The next show is Feb. 10.

Aging Gracefully Speaker Series

You and Your Aging Parents Local Resources & Information The Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie Seniors Network presents a workshop on practical, stress-relieving resources available to help you care for your aging parents: • Home care services available to your parents • Navigating the health care system

• Tips to assist you and your loved one • Seniors resource information • Housing options for seniors

Thursday, October 18, 6:30-8:30 pm Maple Ridge Public Library, member of Fraser Valley Regional Library 130–22470 Dewdney Trunk Road Free event. Refreshments provided. Please register at 604–786–7404 or e-mail: htreleaven@shaw.ca Kathie Rodway has been working with seniors and their family members for over 25 years as a Nurse, Lifeline Emergency Response Manager and Marketing Manager at three retirement communities.

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A Simple Hearing Test Can Change Your Life. • Do you experience ringing or noises in your ears? • Do you ﬁnd it difﬁcult to follow a conversation in a crowded room? • Do you need to turn up the volume on the T.V.? If you answered Yes to one of these questions we can help. Book your FREE Hearing Test today. , , Sara Lloyd Robert Lloyd ng ri ea H ch, Sears Heather Mee

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Hey baby!

FREE

spend $175 and receive

look for this week’s baby specials in stores now!

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Hershey’s chocolate up to 16.97 value 125 count, peanut free or assorted, 1.25 kg

414264 / 340708

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Pampers superbig pack diapers size N-6, 58-128’s 234015

live dungeness crab small 247817

/lb 8.77 /kg

lean ground beef club size 539532

/lb 4.37 /kg

Casa Mendosa tortillas assorted varieties, 10”, 384-640 g 248601

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Guaranteed Lowest Prices *Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ print advertisements (i.e. flyer, newspaper). We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s print advertisement. Our major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Identical items are defined as same brand, item type (in the case of produce, meat and bakery), size and attributes and carried at this store location. We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this promise at any time.

We Match Prices! *Look for the symbol in store. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match select items in our major supermarket competitors’ flyers throughout the week. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and for fresh produce, meat and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us).

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Cash Discount value varies by model. †0.9%/0% financing months. $4,100/$2,950 down payment Cost of borrowing is $950/$0 a total obligation of $34,749/$18,895. ±$33,793/$18,895 Selling Price for a new 2012 Frontier Crew Cab 4.0 SV purchase 4x4 (4CRG72 for up to 84/84months available on 2012 Hatch models. finance example Selling Price $18,895 2012 Versa Hatch 1.84X4 S (B5CG72 BJ00),AA00), automatic transmission, AE00), automatic transmission/2012 VersaFrontier/Versa Hatch 1.8 S (B5CG72 BJ00), Representative automatic transmission. sModelsbased shownon$45,828 SellingofPrice for afor new 2012 Titan CC SL SWB (3CFG72 automatic transmisfinanced at 0% APR for 84 months equals perCrew monthCab with payment.AA00), Cost ofautomatic borrowing is $0 for a total obligation $18,895. now1.8 available on new 2012CVT Frontier Crew Cab 4.0 sion/$39,673 Selling Price for a new 2012 $225 Frontier 4.0$0SLdown 4x4 (4CUG72 transmission/$21,695 SellingofPrice for a ≠Finance new 2012offers Versaare Hatch SL (B5SG12 SU00), transmission/$41,198 SV 4x4 Price (4CRG72 automatic transmission/2012 Versa automatic Hatch 1.8 Stransmission. (B5CG72 BJ00), automatic transmission. Selling Price is $33,793/$18,895 financed 0.9%/0% equals are $168/$88 bi-weekly 84/84 Selling for aAE00), new 2012 Pathfinder SV (5CSG72 AA00), ^†≠±sFreight and PDE charges ($1,730/$1,695/$1,567/$1,720), certainatfees whereAPR applicable included. License,for registramonths. $4,100/$2,950 down payment required. Cost of is $950/$0 for atax total obligation of $34,749/$18,895. ±$33,793/$18,895 Selling Price for aare new 2012 Frontier Crew Cab 4.0through SV 4x4Nissan (4CRG72 tion, insurance and applicable taxes), air-conditioning taxborrowing ($100), (including excise and fuel conservation tax, where applicable) are extra. Finance offers available on approved credit Canada AE00), transmission/2012 Versa Hatchnotice 1.8 Sand (B5CG72 BJ00), automatic transmission. sModels shown $45,828 Sellingdollars. Price for a neworder/trade 2012 Titan may CC SL SWB (3CFG72 AA00), automatic Financeautomatic for a limited time, may change without cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading Retailer be4X4 necessary. Retailers are free to set transmisindividual sion/$39,673 Price forOctober a new 2012 Frontier Crew Cab2012. 4.0 SLThe 4x4Nissan (4CUG72 AA00),received automatic Sellingper Price a new 2012 Versa Hatch 1.8 SL in (B5SG12 SU00), CVT prices. Offers Selling valid between 2nd and October 31st, Frontier thetransmission/$21,695 lowest number of problems 100for vehicles among midsize pickups the proprietary J.D.transmission/$41,198 Power and Associates 2012 U.S.forVehicle StudySM. StudyAA00), basedautomatic on 31,325transmission. consumer responses measuring problems consumers experienced in the pastcertain 12 months three-year oldare vehicles (2009 model-year cars Selling Price a new Dependability 2012 Pathfinder SV (5CSG72 ^†≠±sFreight and PDE charges ($1,730/$1,695/$1,567/$1,720), fees with where applicable included. License, registraand Proprietary study results based on experiences perceptions oftax consumers October-December 2011. Your experiences vary. tion,trucks). insurance and applicable taxes), are air-conditioning tax ($100),and (including excise and fuel surveyed conservation tax, where applicable) are extra. Financemay offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers are free to set individual prices. 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west coast auto group GET YOURS BEFORE IT’S GONE months For up to 84 months

NEW 2011 quEST’S

SAvE $10, 000 OFF * oNlY 3 leFt *

58 MPG HWY

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sales@westcoastmazda.com www.westcoastautogroup.com

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1.6L Ecoboost, 6spd Auto, Power group, SYNC, and much more! Sale Price _________ $27,603 EA027469

Starting at $24,928

RG785236

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PITT MEADOWS

▲ N

LANGLEY

DL 26469

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GOLDEN EARS WAY

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lowest prices guaranteed

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MEADOWS GARDENS GOLF COURSE

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2012 NISSAN % 2012 NISSAN

A Better Place to Buy A Car! WEST COAST

per month

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FREIGHT AND PDE INCLUDED

158

ON MOST NEW 2012 & 2013 MODELS

2012

2012 NISSAN 2012 % NISSAN

ARS DEN E GOL

19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows DL 7662

1.8SL model shown

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The regional taxes and utility fees paid to Metro Vancouver by homeowners are expected to go up 0.9 per cent next year. That translates into a $4 increase to $448 in 2013 for all Metro services for an average home assessed at $714,000. The regional district’s draft budget for 2013 rises 2.5 per cent to $635 million, but growth in the region’s tax base means the tax hike per home is smaller. Sewage and drainage is the biggest part of the budget, accounting for $171 next year per average home, followed by $148 for drinking water, $89 for solid waste and $40 for other regional services, including parks, air quality monitoring, planning and administration. Utility costs have already risen sharply in recent years but the regional district expects further significant increases will have to be passed on to property owners in the future. Elected directors had

agreed to a maximum average household hit of $11 or 2.5 per cent this year, but staff reduced that by shelving or cutting some spending. One of the big bills on the horizon is the estimated $1.4-billion cost to replace the Lions Gate and Iona sewage treatment plants. More than $2.3 billion in spending is also planned over 10 years on drinking water infrastructure upgrades, some of it to ensure water continues to flow after an earthquake.

Garbage tipping fees to dip Metro Vancouver plans to trim its garbage tipping fee by $2 to $105 per tonne next year. The waste fee had shot up sharply in recent years, largely because waste volumes have fallen since the 2008-09 recession, forcing all other users to pick up a larger share of regional garbage disposal and recycling costs than before. Metro managers say regional waste volumes have now stabilized and they can afford to cut the

fee since the function is running at a surplus. Surrey Coun. Marvin Hunt wanted to keep tipping fees at $107 to encourage recycling and because waste handling costs are forecast to climb much higher in the years ahead. “That gives a solid indication to business that want to invest in recycling that the number isn’t going to go all over the place,” he said. If there’s extra money, Hunt suggested it could go to helping cities deal with illegal dumping along rural roads. Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay and Vancouver Coun. Andrew Reimer also backed a tipping fee freeze, but they were out-voted. Tipping fees were jacked $10 last year from $97. Even with the $2 reduction they will be 60 per cent above 2006 levels. Waste flows in Metro have declined from 1.3 million tonnes per year before the recession to about one million now. Another reason Metro planners support a tipping fee cut is because some commercial haulers are increasingly

taking loads out of the region to Abbotsford, where they can save about 40 per cent by using a private transfer station. Solid waste manager Paul Henderson said Metro wants to take some pressure off haulers who continue to use Metro transfer stations and pay tipping fees that support recycling here. Regulations will be proposed next year to ban the commercial hauling of waste outside Metro Vancouver. Maple Ridge residents will pay $109 per tonne next year due to an extra $4 levied there to fund recycling. Dumping at the Matsqui Transfer Station in Abbotsford will cost $105 per tonne plus a Fraser Valley Regional District levy of $1.55 per tonne. Metro is also chopping its mattress recycling fee from $20 to $15 per mattress, saying that more accurately reflects the costs. Officials hope the lower fee will reduce the problem of illegal dumping of old mattresses, which became much worse since Metro banned them from the landfill in 2011.

Vienna Boys Choir The world’s preeminent children’s choir, with twenty-four of the world’s youngest voices in one of the world’s oldest musical traditions comes to The ACT.

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Lots of local talent in PNE’s Boo Heather Morrison has been with the production since its debut in 2004 by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

eather Morrison loves Halloween – the ghosts and ghouls, the monsters, witches and candy. “I dress up every year,” says the 26-year-old dancer, who gets to have an extended All Hallow’s Eve this year. Morrison has been a character in the musical The Great Big Boo since it debut in Vancouver in 2004. She went from a dancer, to dance captain to performance director and now works as an executive assistant for Patrick Roberge Productions, the company behind the musical that also produced the opening ceremonies for the Vancouver Paralympic Games and Grey Cup Halftime Show. Instead of leaving the stage and working behind the scene, Morrison wanted to continue performing. “It’s a great opportunity to dance with my friends,” she says. “Anytime I get to dance with my friends I’m grateful for that because I know I will not be doing this for the rest of my life.” The Great Big Boo follows Justin, Zoe and their zany character friends from Boo Alley as they sing and dance their way through a maze of wacky adventures to save Halloween. See Big Boo, p24

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Heather Morrison and 12 other dancers from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows stars in the Great Big Boo, which plays at the PNE this weekend.

Art’s Broken Narrative Sculptures by Danielle Swift at art gallery

The work of sculptor Danielle Swift is featured in Broken Narrative, a new show at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery. The exhibition also features a short video by Lisa G. Neilsen that profiles Swift in her Parker Street studio working with concrete, steel, and beeswax, the essential elements in her largely figurative sculptures. The title of both the exhibition and video, Broken Narrative, refers to the storytelling component exhibited in Swift’s work, as suggested by the regular appearance of harpies and other semi-mythical beings. Any attempt to strand together the lines of story, myth and messaging are ultimately frustrated as Swift shifts away from a clear

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Danielle Swift besides one of her sculptures.

summation of her work, either as individual pieces or in ensemble form. “ I really don’t see this body of work as its own entity or as a completion of an idea … I really see it more as an extension of my past work and part of the evolution for future work” says Swift. Swift was raised in Maple Ridge

but now spends much of her time engaged in her studio practice in East Vancouver. She is a graduate of the University of the Fraser Valley Fine Art program and teaches art to kids part-time at The ACT Arts Centre and Theatre. Also on view in the gallery are mixed media paintings by Ashley Paquette. Paquette’s work was selected for its thematic affinities with Swift’s work, and its inclusion in the show often works to extend the ethereal vistas offered by the Swift’s sculptures.

Meet the artists Danielle Swift and Ashley Paquette will be present at the opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibition will be on display until Nov. 17 at the art gallery, located inside the ACT in Maple Ridge.

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Danielle Swift, who grew up in Maple Ridge, works in concrete, steel, and beeswax,

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Maple Ridge Art Gallery Broken Narrative October 20 – November 17 Figurative sculpture by Danielle Swift Opening Reception: October 20, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. International Naturally Autistic People Awards October 19 – 21 Live, learn, laugh, listen and get involved in the Global Autistic Community Vienna Boys Choir October 20 – 8:00 p.m. Twenty-four of the world’s youngest voices in one of the world’s oldest musical traditions. GEMS Movie Series: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen October 29 – 7:30 p.m. A fisheries expert helps realize a sheik’s vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the Yemen. Stars Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt. MRSS With Guests October 30 – 7:00 p.m. Annual fall concert. Lobby Nights @ The ACT Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker Oct 23 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friday Night Dance With Robyn Picard Nov 2 – 7:00 p.m. $13 lesson & dance, $10 dance only Register today for Fall Arts Programs! Classes for all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Register at www.recreg4u.ca or call 604-465-2470 Check us out on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date news on events at The ACT!

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The show has been a Halloween tradition for many families in the Lower Mainland. Kids attend the show in costume and trickor-treat adventure with Boo characters after the curtain closes. “The characters are just lovable,” says Morrison, who enjoys meeting the audience after the show. Unlike most Halloween offerings, the Great Big Boo bills itself as a non-scary experience that will captivate and delight audience members of all ages. “It’s spooky but not scary that’s why it’s great for families,” says Morrison. Besides Morrison, there are a host of other dancers from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. They include: Cierra Martin, Nicole LaPlaca, Valin Shinyei, Trinity Desaulniers, Jessica Herman, Sydney Plante, Amber Plante, Aidan Springle, Natalie Wiens, Keegan Langenhaun, Emma Mazer and Chelsea Miller.

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Heather Morrison learned to dance at Peggy Peat’s in Maple Ridge.

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“I’m still having fun leading the band and entertaining British Columbians; and I plan to keep going as long as I can,” he says. In addition to his performances, Richard has recorded and produced five CDs. His latest, Dal Richards and Friends, One More Time was recorded live in CBC’s newly refurbished Studio One and was a coproduction with CBC Radio. He also has a popular radio show ‘Dal’s Place’, a staple on the airwaves in Vancouver for more than 25 years. • Dal Richards plays the ACT Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets at actmapleridge.org or call 604-476-2787.

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Q. What does your business specialize in? A. Helping people make the right choices in size and design of furniture.

Q. What is a little known fact about your business? A. That we carry such a huge selection of

solid wood and also upholstered pieces. There are literally 100’s of choices.

Q. What do your customers like best about you? A. Our sense of humor,

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Q. What does your business specialize in? A. I help my clients to build a complete financial plan for their lending needs. Whether they are purchasing or building a home, refinancing the existing mortgage, consolidating debt or transferring from another financial institution, I educate my clients from the pre-approval stage to well after the closing date; giving them the tools they need to reach their financial goals.

Q. What brands are exclusive to your business? A. I am proud to be a part of TD Canada Trust. J.D. Power and Associates ranked TD Canada Trust Highest in Customer Satisfaction among the Big Five Retail Banks for the seventh year in a row. TD Canada Trust has earned the top spot in Customer Service Excellence among the big 5 banks in Canada for the eighth consecutive year according to global market research firm Ipsos.

Q. How many years have you been in business? A. Iâ€™ve been in the lending business for 17 years, 15 of those with TD Canada Trust.

Q. Who/what was your inspiration for your business? A. The people of Maple Ridge inspire me with their hopes and dreams for themselves and their families. They are forever contributing to the growth of my business and services with their ideas, questions and feedback. I am honoured to be a small part of their world.

Q. What makes your business unique? A. Being a Mobile Mortgage Specialist Iâ€™m available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to meet with clients to suit their schedule. Q. What do your customers like best about you? A. I take great pride in providing professional financial advice and exceptional customer service.

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The federal government could, at the stroke of a pen, solve TransLink’s cash crunch by letting it spend a growing pile of federal gas tax money on operating costs, not just to buy buses. That’s the argument Metro Vancouver directors are making and they’re asking Ottawa to make the change, freeing up about $120 million per year in gas tax that the federal government already offers but TransLink is unable to fully spend. “All of our problems would be solved – the expansion we’ve requested could occur,” Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan told the Metro Vancouver board Friday. Ottawa hands over most of the gas tax it collects to cities and in Metro Vancouver it is allocated to TransLink. It’s separate from the 17 cents a litre that TransLink directly collects and can spend without restriction. But TransLink is not allowed to spend the federal tax on anything but new transit vehicles when what it really needs is operating money to pay the drivers, fuel and maintenance bills to run more of the buses it already owns. As a result, the unused federal gas tax fund has ballooned to a $400-million fund that has politicians salivating. It would easily allow TransLink to avoid the controversial $30 million increase in annual property taxes that mayors want to rescind, while restoring all of the promised transit upgrades that have been carved out of the latest plan. “It seems absolutely crazy,” Corrigan said. “We are mothballing buses of serviceable use because we don’t have enough money to put them on the street.” Two years ago TransLink was restricted by Ottawa from using the transferred gas tax for road work or bike lanes. Metro also wants those options restored and some directors noted other cities in the country – for reasons that aren’t clear – are able to spend their gas tax transfers on road and bike capital projects.

tioned using the gas tax fund for operating costs would leave less available down the road for capital spending, adding that might merely trade the short-time crisis for longer-term challenges. He also dismissed Corrigan’s theory that the province is at fault. “I think director Corrigan believes there’s conspiracies everywhere with the provincial government,” Fassbender said. “He’s entitled to his opinion, but I don’t agree.” As with TransLink’s gas tax, the federal transfers may decline as fewer people here drive or at least fill up in the region. Fassbender said that underscores the fact TransLink still needs new funding sources that reduce its reliance on gas tax.

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Lend a hand to a feral cat Pets by Barbara Paulic

ild, or feral, cats live in groups where there is food, companionship and breeding partners, as well as safety in numbers. Often these feral colonies are not in the wilderness as you might imagine but can be found in the downtown core of any city. They are essentially wild animals who have no need or desire for contact with humans. Tuesday, Oct. 16 was National Feral Cat Day, in the U.S. As defined by www.feralcat.com, a feral cat is the wild offspring of domestic cats and are primarily the result of pet owners’ abandonment or failure to spay and neuter their animals, allowing them to breed uncontrolled. These cats are not pets and have no desire for human contact and are therefore unadoptable. When two stray cats, one male and one female, who have not been spayed or neutered get together, there is a potential for a feral colony and the math is mind boggling. The Humane Society of the U.S. estimates that a pair of breeding

cats and their offspring can exponentially produce over 400,000 cats in seven years. There are many animal rescue organizations that have been working with their local governments and the general public to help control and minimize local feral cat populations to improve the lives of these animals and their human neighbours. Initially the cats from these colonies were trapped and euthanized in the hopes of controlling colony growth. However, it is now apparent that this creates a vacuum effect in the colony that is quickly filled by other feral cats living close by. The overall effect is expensive to taxpayers with no appreciable benefit. A more compassionate, and more cost effective, method is trap, neuter and return (TNR) them. Cats from these areas are trapped, spayed/neutered, identified and returned to their territory where they are free to live out their lives. The best scenario is that these animals have a little human help with food and water, but little to no other human contact. The newly fixed cats are less ag-

gressive, roam less and are quieter because they no longer feel the need to fight for mates or territory. All of these qualities make it much easier to live next door to them. As time passes, the colony diminishes through natural causes and the animals that die are less likely to be replaced, thereby avoiding the vacuum effect. So in honor of National Feral Cat Day, I am asking you to help these animals. Educate yourself on the feral cat situation in your area and educate someone else. Help keep these populations in check by supporting local TNR programs and have your own pet spayed/neutered. Need a place to start? Check out Katie’s Place feral colony: http:// katiesplaceshelter.com/the-animals/feral-cats/ Barbara Paulic is a volunteer at Katie’s Place, an animal shelter in Maple Ridge. A feral cat is the wild offspring of domestic cats and are primarily the result of pet owners’ abandonment or failure to spay and neuter their animals.

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Halloween not fun for all W hile Halloween is fun for trick or treaters, it can be a scary and dangerous time for pets and farm animals. “Loud noises can cause animals to panic putting both pets and children in danger,” says Lorie Chortyk of the B.C. SPCA. Farm animals are at risk, too. Dogs or cats could dart into traffic or jump through windows, while frightened farm animals could run into barbed-wire fences or other obstructions. Dogs can also act out of character at the sight of strangers in costumes coming to your door.

Keep your pet inside Prevent your pets from escaping or confronting trick or treaters by keeping them in a quiet room. Turn on a radio or TV to help suppress outside sounds and knocks at the door. You may consider disabling your doorbell for the night if your dog is the type that gets excited whenever it rings. Now is also a good time to make sure your pet has identification – a tag and a tattoo or microchip. Cats need identification

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“Any sudden diet change will cause stomach upset in your animal,” says Dr. Jamie Lawson of the SPCA. “Feeding animals candy can lead to health problems such as diabetes or obesity, and chocolate is especially dangerous because it naturally contains theobromine, an ingredient which is toxic to cats and dogs.”

Loud bangs panic some animals Exploding fireworks can affect pets in varying degrees. Some dogs will howl, while others might cower and whine. “I’ve seen cases where a dog has bolted in fear right through a screen door. The dog was gone for days just because of a loud bang,” says Dr. Dave Sedgman, veterinarian with Thompson Rivers University. “In extreme cases animals will try to dig into a hardwood floor or even jump

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through a plate glass window in fear.” For more information, review our fact sheet on reducing anxiousness in dogs. It may seem counter-intuitive but be careful not to react in a consoling manner to your pets when there are loud noises. Saying things such as “it’s OK” or “don’t be scared” in a soft, sympathetic voice will actually reward the fearful behaviour and make your dog think you are frightened, too. Instead, use a happy, upbeat and high pitch tone of voice or be very matter-of-fact when your dog is showing fear. Sometimes this is enough to change the emotional state of your dog. Distracting your dog with toys or play, and turning on a radio or TV will also help focus your dog on other things.

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The Ridge Meadows Flames took down the top team in the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s Harold Brittain Conference at home Friday night, beating the visiting Abbotsford Pilots 3-2. It was just the second loss of the season for the Pilots, who are tops in the east with 13 points after nine games. The win was the second in a row for the Flames, who improve to 3-5-1 this season

after a sluggish start. Flames goaltender Wesley McLeod was the game’s first star, stopping 35 of 37 shots he faced to ensure the win for the home team. After a scoreless first period, the Flames’ defenceman Travis Oddy had his first junior B goal to put the Flames on the board. Paul Piluso had his third goal of the season at the 16:08 mark of the second period to put the Flames up 2-0. Less than two minutes later, Adam Bartsch scored on the power play to give the Flames a three-goal lead. That would be short-lived, however, as the Pilots mounted their comeback with their first goal of the night with little more than a minute to play in the period, scored by re-

cently acquired forward Mico Dragutinovic. The Pilots would draw within a goal early in the third period, thanks to a power play marker from Adam Rossi. McLeod was perfect in net after that, however, and it would be as close as Abbotsford got to tying the game, despite pulling backup goalie Aaron Oakley with 46 seconds to play for the extra attacker. Piluso led the Flames offence with a goal and an assist, while Nicholas Coltura, Matthew Bissett, Reece Rivard, Mitchell Plevy, and Dean Gilmore each had assists.

Bartsch was named the game’s second star, while Oddy picked up third-star honours. The Flames penalty kill showed a marked improvement, allowing just a single goal on nine power plays. The Flames converted on one of their seven extraman opportunities, and registered just 17 shots on net all game, including two in the third period. • The Ridge Meadows Flames host the league-leading Richmond Sockeyes this Friday at home at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

SRt students compete in sixth annual titan tough Duathlon staff reporter

Students at Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary School took to the streets of Kanaka Creek last week to compete in the sixth annual Titan Tough Duathalon. Students first completed a running course at the Albion Sports Complex, followed by a bike ride through the Kanaka Creek area. The winner in the boys’ category was

Grade 12 student Colton Kirki, while Grade 11 student Sydney Connor won the girls’ event. All senior physical education classes at SRT participated this year, which made for a very competitive race, says athletic director Lesley McPherson. “The event had a real community feel to it,” she said. “Even the preschoolers from next door at Cottonwood Daycare at Planet

Ice came down and cheered on their favorite Titans.” Students trained for five weeks prior to the race, which included a day spent racing up the Grouse Grind in North Vancouver. “We have really been hammering home the idea of ‘Raising the Bar’ with our students this year,” she said. “We want them to set their goals high, and be willing to work hard to accomplish them. This group really

out did themselves, we couldn’t be prouder.” Race organizer, and physical education teacher Jason Hampton said he was very proud of the whole group’s effort. “The coolest thing about this experience for these kids is the pre-race nerves and reservations are replaced by the massive sense of accomplishment they feel completing something they thought the couldn’t do,” he said.

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• Put your scientific engineering skills to the test! Come to the Maple Ridge Public Library at 3:30 p.m. for The Great Egg Drop. Create a container to protect an egg when dropped from 25 feet, and then test your invention in the foyer of the library. For children in grades 3 to 7. Registration required. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.

604-467-7417. • Learn to Play Pickleball Clinic for adults from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, 11925 Haney Place. Pickleball is a combination of table tennis, badminton and tennis. Indoor Pickleball is played on a badminton court in the gym with a racquet and whiffle ball. It is a low impact/low risk activity that is fun for all ages. Equipment provided. For more information, contact Jackie at 604-467-7489, or jsenchyna@ mapleridge.ca • Conquer your fears, express your ideas, and succeed. Join Blue Heron Toastmasters Club to increase your self-confidence, enhance your leadership abilities, and polish your social skills. Blue Heron Toastmasters meets from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Pitt Meadows City Hall. For more info, contact Andrew Thompson at 604-460-0339. • You and your aging parents. The Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie Seniors Network presents a workshop on practical, stress-relieving resources available to help you care for your aging parents. Workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Public Library. Topics covered include home care services available to your parents, housing options for seniors, navigating the health care system, tips to assist you and your loved one, and seniors resource information. This is the second in a series of eight presentations in the Aging Gracefully Speaker Series. The event is free, and refreshments provided. To register to attend, call 604-786-7404, or email htreleaven@shaw.ca.

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Friday, Oct. 19 • The Maple Ridge Public Library, together with the Immigrant Services Society of B.C., presents Dialogue Around History in the Community at 1 p.m. This workshop is designed to help immigrants learn about their community and Canadian society. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-4677417.

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Ongoing • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday in Pitt Meadows. New members are always welcome. The group meets at 7 p.m. at Harris Road Co-op Clubhouse, 19250 - 119th Ave, Pitt Meadows. For more information please call Rena at 604-460-1398, or Eloise at 604-465-7316. • The West Coast Auto Group FC is proud to offer a Beginner Soccer Mom Program for anyone wanting to learn the game or brush up on skills. These indoor sessions run for one hour on Monday nights for six weeks. Current session runs until Nov. 5, with upcoming sessions running Nov. 12 to Dec. 17, and Jan. 14 to Feb. 25. Sessions run from 5 to 6 p.m., or 6 to 7 p.m. To register please go to www. westcoastfc.ca and choose the “Adult Programs Offered” tab, or for more info contact Susan Carr 604-467-8447. • Help Portrait Ridge Meadows is looking for three volunteer hairstylists to help with Help Portait 2012 on Dec. 8, 2012. Photographers around the world will be using their photography skills to give back to their local community by finding families and individuals in need, and offering to take their portrait and print the photograph for free. If you are interested in volunteering locally, email smile@ helpportraitridgemeadows. com, or by calling Andrea at 604-764-8249. • The Tri-Hard Walkers is a walking group that meets at Haney Place Mall at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for an outdoors walk. This group is for men and women of all ages and abilities who would like to meet new friends and enjoy the benefits of regular walking. It’s a fun and simple way to participate in regular physical activity and improve your health. The group is sponsored by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and there is a $10 annual membership fee. Contact Bev at 604-467-9407

or meet group inside the mall near Kin’s/ Purdys at 8:20 a.m. • Stride to Thrive waking group meets every Saturday morning, rain or shine, at 10 a.m. by the large sign board in Jerry Sulina Park on the dike. Stride to Thrive is a recreational walking group for women of all ages whose lives or the lives of family and friends have been touched by cancer. Come on out and have a walk and a chat. • Do you sing, play an instrument or enjoy live music? Come to Kanaka Creek Coffee’s open mic/stage night every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Kanaka Creek Coffee is located at No. 101, 24155 102nd Avenue, Maple Ridge. For more details please call 604 463-6727 or email pjburns07@hotmail.com • Begin Again, a support group for widows and divorced women aged 55 and older, meet the last Friday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Road. Social activities, grief counselling, outings, and presentation on seniors’ concerns. For more information, call Rose at 604-467-8319, or Lil at 604-463-4703. • Overeaters Anonymous meets every Wednesday at the St. Andrew’s Church from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, back entrance. • Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store now accepts donations of furniture that is in good condition. This excludes mattresses and pillows. For more information please call 604-463-7711. Store is located at No. 3, 12011 224th Street, Maple Ridge. • The Maple Ridge Lupus Support Group meets the third Friday of every month (except July and August) at 22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge, at the Fraser View Community Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Diana at 604-465-4466. • Come join in the fun with seniors’ beginners Hawaiian dance lessons. For more information, contact Diana at 604-465-5722.

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Walter Edward Brophy or better known as Wally or Papa passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer on October 10th 2012, at the McKenney Creek Hospice, Wally was 57 years old at the time of his death. Wally was born in Saskatchewan Canada on October 26th 1954. His love for the theater brought him to BC, where he met his wife Ann and kids Ashley and Patty. Survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Ann Macphail. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Patty, his son-in-law Jeremy, his 3 granddaughters Jessica, Mackenzie and Sophia, his 2 brothers Bob and Don, his parents, and many extended family members. The Funeral Mass will be at the St Luke’s Catholic Church, 20285 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, on Wednesday, October 17th at 11am. He will be interred at Maple Ridge Cemetery, 21404 Dewdney Trunk Road on Tuesday October 23rd at 11 am, followed by the celebration of life which will be held at 18975 Ford Rd, Pitt Meadows. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations made to the McKenney Creek Hospice, c/o Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation, in Wally’s Name, for their amazing support and their constant smiles. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

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Catherine, late of Mobridge SD, passed away suddenly on August 11, 2012. She leaves to mourn her sons Tyler and Stephen (Kalen) Lobb, and her two grandchildren, Clinton and River. MILLS Marjory Passed away at the age of ninety-two. She was predeceased by her husband Wilf in 2004. She is survived by her sons Larry (Carol) and Doug. Granddaughter Meta (Carl) great-grandchildren Emily and Owen. Marjory was loved by all who knew her. Special thanks to Maple Ridge Seniors Village for their loving care. No service by request.

Catherine is survived by her husband Chris Lang, and stepson, Brett. Also left to mourn are her sisters Allison (Joe), Wilma (Ken); nieces Allisha, Megan and Carmen. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 20th at 1:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion - 12101 224 Street, Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, please bring your memories of Catherine to share with others.

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Maple Ridge- There’s a desperate need for Health Care Assistants in Maple Ridge. In fact, B.C.’s healthcare sector has grown by 28% since 1997 and employers are struggling to fill vacancies. Much of the demand is due to increases in the senior population. Health Care Assistants provide personal care, companionship and other important medical support services. Be in Demand as a Certified Health Care Assistant Discovery College in Maple Ridge offers an accelerated 38 week program in Health Care Assisting. Even with focused, short-term training we can barely keep up with employer demand. Almost 100% of the latest Discovery graduating class found jobs upon completion. Train Only 3 Days a Week 100% Onsite at a Long Term Care Facility

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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Owner Ops. to be based out of our Surrey Terminal for runs throughout BC & Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. Call Bev at 604-968-5488 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract, and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Fax: 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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Blueberry and Cranberry Farms, located in Pitt Meadows BC, are looking for farm workers to commence work January 01-2013. Duties include pruning, planting, fertilizing, weeding, harvesting and other related duties. Wage $10.25/hr. Expect to work around 54 hrs per week. Geri Partnership, 16351 Aquilini Ave. Pitt Meadows, BC Apply: by fax 604.460.0944, Attn: Octavio. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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Experienced Commercial Mechanic wanted for lead hand position in Langley shop. CVI ticket a must, Cummins ISX engine knowledge an asset. Top wages and benefits. Send resume to: Tridem@telus.net or 604-513-8004.

TIRE TECHNICIAN

242

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN 173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

Swedish Massage $1.40/min *EUROPEAN * PRIVATE High Quality Eclectic Services By appointment 604.230.4444

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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

257

DRYWALL

JMYK Contracting Local Co

Specializing in steel stud’s, T Bar ceilings, Boarding & Taping All Textured ceilings & Painting Any size job ~ 33 years exp Call Mike (604)463-2296 or 778-996-2296 or Jay 604-722-6197

260

ELECTRICAL

Do you have a reliable van and a valid drivers license? You could make extra money delivering the Metro Monday through Friday. FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com

CALL MAPLE RIDGE: 604-466-3600 SPROTTSHAW.COM *Not all programs available in all campuses.

www.blackpress.ca

Call Don @ RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Lic/Bonded. Small Jobs. 604-462-0480 / 604-861-7418

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

ABLE PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

(#102055) Bonded

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates

Home Renovations and New Construction

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices? Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise. bcclassified.com

Dean 604-834-3076

GARDENING

Happy Place Garden & Home Services. Gardening, Pruning, Landscaping, Trimming and Handy Home Services. 604-615-4356

TOPSOIL

• • •

GET THE BEST FOR LESS! GROVER 467-4457

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

338

When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

PLUMBING

374

604-465-3189

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

DUTCH TOUCH Green Services Ltd

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

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

M.T. GUTTERS

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

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

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Professional Installation

317

287

320

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

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

341

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

WorkSafeBC insured Seven Days a Week

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

604-465-1311

Handyman/Repair Services

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

Tree removal done RIGHT!

Meadows Landscape Supply

Gutters cleaned & repaired

Prompt Delivery Available

MISC SERVICES

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

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

EXPERT POWER WASHING Services..

AFFORDABLE MOVING

www.expertpowerwashing.com

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

$45/Hr

300

LANDSCAPING

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer “Since 1987” $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW Single items to entire households

463-4449 or 209-6583 A New Pillowtop Mattress Set Still in Packaging! Can Deliver! $100 - Call: 604-484-0379

GARAGE SALES

BIGGEST GARAGE SALE AT ARCHBISHOP CARNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL!!! 1335 Dominion Ave. Port Coquitlam, Sat. Oct. 20 8:30am-3:30pm. & Sun. Oct. 21 9:30am-1:30pm. Lots of Bargain Clothing, Furniture, Small Appliances, Electronics, Books, Sporting, Toys, Kitchenware, Christmas,& Boutique. Silent Auction, Food Concessions & Bake Sale.

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Local & Long Distance

Mike 604-961-1280

548

551

SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FRESH SWEET CORN and Live CHICKENS for sale. Hansra Farms, 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows (near Pitt River Bridge). (604) 459-9393 or cell: 727-4085

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Call Tim 604-612-5388

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

MATTRESSES starting at $99

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

28 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED

542

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

NO Wood byproducts used

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

281

28 Years Experience

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back Filling, Trucking Reas. Rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

PRESSURE WASHING

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

604-537-4140

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

560

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS - CANADIAN MADE! - REDUCED PRICES NOW! 20X22 $4,455. 25X26 $4,995. 30X38 $7,275. 32X50 $9,800. 40X54 $13,995. 47X80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

HEDGING Cedars; must sell! up to 2 ft. in 2 gallon pots: $1.50 each; You dig 2-7 ft. up to $3.- each Weekends and cash only. Phone 7 pm-9 pm : 604-562-5286

REAL ESTATE

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

PETS

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS JUST SIMPLY BETTER Int./Ext. + Power Washing. 75 years exp. combined 604-467-2532

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A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

REACH ALL

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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K & J Complete Painting and Home Services Ask about our Specials

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL

Int/Ext Res/Comm New CST W 25 yrs experience W Full insured / WCB

Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

Call John 604.836.1563

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

Pay-Less Pro Painting Ext./Int. FALL SPECIAL

604.587.5865

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

477

PETS

ADORABLE Goldendoodle hypo allergenic pups ready to go. Shots, vet check, deworm. $700. 604-5138515 Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 CAT FREE to GOOD HOME young male, orange & white, found Columbia St. Mission Aug. 8th, neutered, tattooed, vaccinated (604)820-1217 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

630

LOTS

5 ACRE DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY IN MAPLE RIDGE potential 26 building lots reduced by $100,000 to $1,288,800. Vendor will finance. 2 Houses, $2400/mo. Call Byron 604-761-6935

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

CHIHUAHUA puppies, tiny teacups, ready to go now, $700. 604-794-7347, cell 604-795-0606 DALMATIANS, 2M, born july 9, ckc reg., shots, dewormed, $1000-$1500 obo. (604)793-5130, (604)723-2232 GOLDENDOODLE pups for sale. $1000. Black, blonde, brown. Vet checked, dewormed. Great family dog, no shedding. 778-888-9132 MINI DACHSHUND. P.B. Wire hair. Health guaranteed. Ready now. $800. Phone (604)538-5433. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $66,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net

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P.Meadows Solaris Towers -under 2 yrs! *1 bdrm +den $1100. *3 bdrm $1600. *3bdr +den $1675. 5 Appls. Near WCE, shops, parks, schls. Ref’s req’d, NS/NP.

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

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• Portable Toilets • Fencing • Containers • Waste Management • Storage

We Recycle! GO GREEN! www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES 8 weeks old. Black & dark brown Please call 604-514-3340

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

ABLE AUCTIONS Vancouver is currently accepting fine Estates, Jewellery & Collectibles for our Fall Auctions. Call 604-818-9473 Appraisals www.ableauctions.ca

Avail Immediately/Oct 1, 2012 Located in Maple Ridge on 119th Ave, 1 Bedroom suite from $700. Quiet secure building includes: blinds, fridge, stove, heat, water, parking Richard 604-369-1096 MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm condo with u/g pkng. Avail now. $1000/mo. Gordon Tower @ 222nd/Dewdney. 604-467-4450 or 604-355-1356.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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APARTMENT/CONDO

BRENTWOOD Apartments

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

Pitt Meadows

Deluxe 2 & 3 Bdrm. ST

Maple Ridge 1 Bdrm $550/mo 2 Bdrm $625/mo incl’s hot water Certiﬁed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

Available Sept 1

Gas F/P, D/W, garburator, lndry hook-up, underground prk. Across from Elem. School. Walk to W. Coast Express. No pets.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets. Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

GREAT LOCATION

PORT COQUITLAM

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large,

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

Coquitlam Center Co-op

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

Refurbised 3 bdrm apt. Available immediately Cls to transit, shops & schools $1100/mo. No subsidy. sandy@terramanagement.ca Or phone 604 945 5864

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $695 & $860 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

Certified Crime Free Multiple Housing

11698 ~ 224th Street

Building has been TOTALLY RENOVATED

1 Bedroom suites Avail Nov 1 .

$650/mo. incl hot water

(604)466-5799

604.418.1932 MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 1 bdrm apt, $750/mo incl heat, h/w, N/P. Avail Nov. 1. Call 604-476-6683.

M.Ridge 11735-225 St Quiet 1 & 2 bdrm $650 / $900 Inc heat h/w No dogs 604-467-9420, 604-728-0940

MAPLE RIDGE Haney’s Landing. 2 bdrm condo, inste laund, N/S, avail Nov 1st, $1100 . 604-329-2239.

NEW WEST 621 Colburne; asap or or Oct 1, quiet & clean 1 bdrm, 1 blk to Queens Park & Canada Games pool. No pets, $725. 604-454-4540

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

NEW - only 2 years old. Deluxe, Fully Equipped 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Floor to ceiling storage + storage room in garage. 6 S/S appli. d/w, w/d, & Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. No - Smoking inside, covered patio & outdoor patio. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping & transit. Close to schools. $1800/month. Avail. November 1.

Maple Ridge

Fraser View 2 Apartments

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

Avail Oct. 1st - Ref’s req’d

604-464-3550

HOME SWEET HOME

MAPLE COURT II

2 bdrm $900/mo - No pets

S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

1 Bdrm & den $875 2 Bdrm corner suite $895

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AUTO FINANCING

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MAPLE RIDGE WEST

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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 2002 Audi A4 1.8T-F/load, Silver Low kms, Great cond., Std. trans., $8000 neg. 604-761-9737

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

751

SUITES, UPPER

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MAPLE RIDGE. 3 Bdrm upper ste. Jacuzzi tub, liv/rm, fam/rm, garage. Close to both schools & shopping. $1700 incl elec/gas & garbage p/u. Avail now. N/P. (604)374-3829 PORT MOODY - HERITAGE MTN. Ravine Drive. 5 Bdrms + lrg office, 3-5 baths, 3000 sq.ft. on 2 floors, gorgeous city view from both floors, dble garage, ensuite with jacuzzi, spacious decks back and front, $2200. Avail now 604-725-4873

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TOWNHOUSES

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Sat. Oct 20th at 1pm in the common room located at #58-675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms. Subsidy wait list avail. Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required. Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938 PITT MEADOWS, Ford & Harris, 3 Bdrm T/H. Quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of NORMAN JENNINGS SANDBERG, formerly of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Deceased, who died on August 10, 2012, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor at the address shown below, on or before the 15th day of November, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received. LORNA ANNE SANDBERG Executor

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2011 Ford Fiesta SEL 4dr sedan auto fully loaded only 22K local $10,900 obo. 604-218-9795

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CARS - DOMESTIC

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818

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

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604-463-3000

ROOMS FOR RENT 2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

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

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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION PITT MEADOWS. Furn. bdrm with priv. bth 2 bdrm condo. Female. Prkg. NS/NP. $500. 604-460-0840.

750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm suite with F/S, D/W, own W/D & full bath. N/S, N/P. Available immed. Ref’s req’d. $750/mo. Call 778-995-7724. MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm, 2 bath share w/d, nr schools, fen yard avail immed $900/mo (604)339-1736

MAPLE RIDGE Silver Valley 2Bdrm Ground level ste. Priv.entry/laundry, NS/NP $750 mo. incl util 604-463-1043 MAPLE RIDGE. Spacious bachelor ste. W/D, hotplate, toaster oven. Nr bus. suits student. $550 incl util. Ns/np. 604-467-5820 MAPLE RIDGE W. 1Bdr g/lvl quiet area nr town, share w/d, Nov. 1. ns/np. $675 incl utils. 604-467-1183

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PORT MOODY - Glenayre sleeping furnished room, cls. to transit, n/s, $325. 604.941.2959/ 778.883.0265

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Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished bdrm. shr’d kitchen/bath/living Quiet older N/S hse. $400 604.941.2959

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MAPLE RIDGE ~ Albion 2 x 1 bedroom in very nice house with bathroom, share kitchen, family rm. avail immed $500. (778)316-8900

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746

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1996 VW JETTA, 4 door, p/b, p/w, sunroof, a/c, cruise, heated seats, etc. Mech. good, clean inside. Must be seen. $5,499. 604-746-7559

PORT MOODY, Heritage Mtn, 2 Bdrm, large, w/view, + office space, 1300 sq.ft., insuite w/d, all appls. $1100. Avail now. 604-725-4873.

MAPLE RIDGE, 1650sf 3bdrm rancher off Dewdney, nr Garibaldi high schl, lge yd, ample prkg, Nov 1 $1400. N/S. 604-941-3259.

741

810

TRANSPORTATION

1 Bedroom ~ clean, bright a/g includes basic utils, share laundry, fenced yard. Great location close to shops bus & bridge. Suits single or couple Avail Nov 1st $750/mo

604-375-2950

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$890

MAPLE RIDGE

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N. Delta 96Av/116St. New Clean, 2 Bdrm, Full Bath, Priv/entry, Gr/Lvl, 4 Kit App, HDTV, Internet & more $950 (Utilities incl). 604-594-8190

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Phone 604-465-9823

750

604.477.0603 PITT Meadows, 12130 Harris Road, Meadow Park, 1 bed $750, 2 bed $925, 3 bed $1050. outdoor pool, heat HW included. No Smoking, no dog, cat ok. November 1st. Call 604-710-2460

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1985 MONTE CARLO 76,000km 1 owner, V8, full instrumentation buckets, $4500. 604-467-3908

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

SNOW TIRES - four mounted Cooper M&S snow tires “Snowflake” 23/70 rig, less than 20K on them. $500. 604-328-2837.

810

AUTO FINANCING

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STAY WARM IN THE COLD

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OUR WARMEST SOCKS EVER A unique 3-step process using high bulk yarns, special knitting and intensive brushing, that provides greater heat retention.

Men’s and Women’s T-MAX HEAT Socks Assorted colours. Reg. $9.99–$10.99

Bring in your OLD BOOT & RECEIVE 15% OFF your boot purchase

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