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Maple Ridge is in discus-sions to open another tem-porary homeless shelter after the current one closes, at the end March, and the latter has been turning people away.
RainCity Housing is still trying to find places for the
40 people at Maple Ridge’s temporary homeless shelter, but Sean Speer isn’t optimis-tic.
“The shelter will be clos-ing,” Speer told Maple Ridge council Monday.
Unlike in Vancouver, Rain-City hasn’t been able to find housing in Maple Ridge for all the shelter residents, so by closing day, March 31, several will have no place to go.
“Realistically, the servic-
es are not there. With this model, I’m not optimistic at all that we’ll end up with [the result] at our other shelters,” Speer added.
And if the shelter clients ended up back on the street, they’d be more prone to overdoses in remote loca-tions, further from help.
Forty overdoses have oc-curred in the shelter since it opened, Speer said.
Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read expects B.C. Housing
and Fraser Health will pick up where RainCity leaves off.
Both agencies are already discussing an interim sup-portive shelter with the City of Maple Ridge, Read said after the meeting.
No location has been iden-tified for a supportive shel-ter.
“There’s no way that they will allow these people back on to the streets,” Read said of the province. “That would not be a good political move
for them. This has been pret-ty intense for them, too. That would be an epic failure.
“These people are sick and need clinical support.”
She’s confident the prov-ince will keep helping the homeless in Maple Ridge. The senior government paid for the six months of oper-ating costs at the RainCity shelter.
“This is something that the province needs to take responsibility for because
these people have been on our streets for long periods of time,” Read said.
If an interim shelter is set up, discussions could start on opening a permanent, supportive or low-barrier housing, for people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
Maple Ridge needs a low-barrier shelter to get people on their way into permanent homes, Read said.
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Maple Ridge is plowing ahead with its plan to provide people with more places to play, despite questions about who’s going to pay.
Early next month, council will pri-oritize the recreation projects it wants to build, from new sports fields to a museum or aquatic centre.
Once the to-do list is complete, a schedule will be set and plans will be made to get the public’s OK to borrow the money to pay for it all.
Two councillors, though, were cau-tious about costs and voted against telling staff to continue the work.
Talks for interim homeless shelterRainCity facility to close March 31
For Peat’s sakeBella Olson-Brooks (left) gets a
slap on the back from Jacquelyn Phan during a tap number called Giggity at the Peggy Peat Preview
Show at the ACT on Sunday.
Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS See Recreation, 10
See Shelter, 8
Council will look at revised list in March
Settingprioritiesfor recprojects
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The new Albion community centre could be a restful place that brings the outdoors in, highlights B.C.’s rainfor-est and wetlands and provides a place to get together in the fast-growing suburbs of Albion, while also giving a nod to the past.
Big windows, open space, low-im-pact, eco-smart construction could all be features of the community centre, according to a proposal by Paul Fast, HCMA Architecture and Design.
Fast has created some concepts based on brainstorming sessions earlier this year on what people want to see in a 19,000 sq. foot commu-nity centre and elementary school planned for 104th Avenue.
Those concepts will be unveiled at an open house titled Your Voice, Your Neighbourhood this Thursday at Samuel Robertson Technical sec-ondary, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fast described the centre, which would cost about $10 million, as “a building that’s grounded in the past.”
It could feature, if approved by the community and council, peaked roofs that evoke the pioneer build-ings of the past, including the old Albion community hall torn down a few years ago.
Also part of the proposal is a 300-seat gathering hall, about the size of a basketball court, an outdoor amphi-theatre, a community garden, as well as three multi-purpose rooms for fit-
ness or arts, a child-care space and a centrally located fireplace feature, where people could gather to take in the activities around them.
“Wow, that’s an incredible amount of work in a really short period of time,” said Mayor Nicole Read.
Various options were presented as to how the centre will relate to a pro-posed elementary school that would share the site, which is to be laid out to make maximum use of the sun while also allowing passers-by glimpses of the forest behind the buildings. Win-
dows would also open out to the for-est and wetlands area nearby.
The proposal doesn’t include space for a community theatre. Coun. Craig Speirs said it wouldn’t be a suit-able location, that there’s not enough room for a 100-seat theatre or for the storage required for a stage.
Recreation director Wendy Mc-Cormick said later the project is still at the conceptual stage.
“These are really just preliminary drawings.”
Elders with the Katzie and Kwantlen
First Nations were also consulted about trying to integrate the outdoor space, she added.
Part of the presentation included photos of other buildings that could inspire the new Albion community centre, such as the Whonnock Lake Centre.
The community centre will be built next to the proposed Albion elemen-tary or neighbourhood learning cen-tre on 104th Avenue at 240th Street.
If a design is selected for an Albion community centre, it will become
one of the several recreational and cultural facilities that Maple Ridge residents will vote for later this year in a plebiscite or alternative approval process to approve borrowing for such projects. Some help with the costs of Albion community centre could be possible if the city receives half a million dollars in provincial in funding for the child-care section of the centre.
While the city proceeds with its part, the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school board will present a proposal to the Ministry of Education for funding for a new school. If funding is approved soon, both projects could be built simultaneously, although the timeline for building a new school is usually four years. However, both buildings could also be built inde-pendently following separate sched-ules.
The buildings would be operated separately.
Speirs liked the idea of one part of the complex being “net-zero” – meaning the building generates or conserves as much energy as it uses.
Coun. Bob Masse suggested build-ing a basement beneath the building to provide extra storage space.
“I’m really am impressed with how fast everything’s moving,” added Coun. Corisa Bell.
The original Albion community hall, on 240th Street next to Albion elementary, was torn down in 2011.
Under the agreement worked out between the Albion communi-ty association and the municipal-ity, the city set aside, in cash, the market value of the building and the lot ($315,500) towards a new Albion hall.
Albion community centre taking shape
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Class sizes in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district are now larger than the provincial average, and around the province there are more crowded class-rooms.
Statistics from the Education Ministry released this month show that the number of classes in B.C. with more than 30 students rose almost 25 per cent, from 1,077 last year to 1,343. This despite a new $400 million fund to lower class
sizes and hire teacher assistants, which was created during the bit-ter labour negotiation between Victoria and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation in 2014.
The number of classes over 30 has been volatile in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district, but the size of classes overall is trend-ing upward.
The recent low mark for the number of classes in the district with more than 30 students was in 2012-2013, when there were 27. That rose to 89 in 2014-2015, which created concern at the lo-cal board office, and this year the number was brought down to 62.
“It’s an inevitable result of under-funding,” George Serra, president
of the Maple Ridge Teachers’ As-sociation, said about the class-size report from the education minis-try.
“I’m not surprised at all.”He noted that local class sizes,
once smaller than average, are now more full than at most schools in the province.
The average at the high school level here is now above the provin-cial average, at 25.8 students per classroom in grades 8-12, com-pared with the provincial average of 23.4.
School District No. 42 class-rooms are higher at every level. In grades 4-7, there are 26.7 students per classroom, compared with the B.C. average of 26.
In Grades 1-3, the local average is 22.2 compared with the B.C. aver-age of 21.8, and at Kindergarten the local classrooms are more crowded by a margin of 19.9 to 19.7.
“It’s all been tied to our budget predicament,” said school board chair Mike Murray, noting that millions have been trimmed from the board’s budget each year, and this year the board must find the second half of $1.3 million in so-called administrative savings, mandated by the ministry this budget and last.
Murray said the more crowded classrooms have been an ongoing challenge for educators, but during budget impact meetings last year, students expressed their concerns
that local classrooms are getting too full.
“It’s not something we don’t know about, and it’s something we’ve ex-pressed our concerns about,” said Murray.
Serra said the number of special needs children per classroom is “through the roof,” according to teachers.
Composition is just as big an is-sue as class size, said Serra.
“Despite what they say, public education is not a priority for this government.”
The BCTF says the number of classes in B.C. with four or more children with special needs has risen to 16,516 – the most ever.
ContributedThe concept plans includes a 300-seat gathering hall, outdoor amphitheatre, community garden, multi-purpose rooms for fitness or arts, child-care space and a centrally located fireplace.
District class sizes higher than B.C. averageBut those above 30 has dropped this year
Project could cost about $10 million
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Ridge Meadows RCMP are still seek-ing the public’s helping in locating a missing man.
Steven Mark Abramovic, 37, was last seen in central Maple Ridge around 5 p.m. on Feb.
“Despite efforts of police, friends, and family, Mr. Abramovic has not been lo-cated,” Cpl. Brenda Winpenny said.
“He is known to live a high-risk life-style, but it is very unusual he has not been in contact with anyone for this long, and there are concerns for his well-being.”
Abramovic is Caucasian, about 5’7’’, with a medium build, weighing about
170 pounds, with short dark brown hair, and brown eyes. The last time he was seen, he had a full dark-co-loured beard. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and black jeans. He is not known to drive,
and does not own a vehicle.• Anyone with any information
is asked to contact Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251, or the police agency in the area Mr. Abramovic is currently in.
Ridge man still missing
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‘Students lose out’Class sizes from 3
The number of classes with seven or more children with special needs has also gone up to an all-time high of 4,163, the union added.
“When classes become too large and overly complex, all students lose out on time with their teachers” BCTF presi-dent Jim Iker said.
“It is time for this government to stop the cuts,” he added.
Provincial Education Minister Mike Bernier responded by saying a $100 million learning improvement fund has hired an additional 312 full-time teach-ers, increased another 616 from part-time to full-time, and upgraded almost 3,000 support staff from part-time to
full-time, as well.“We’ve been working well with the
BCTF on major education initiatives like the new curriculum, so it’s disap-pointing to see them making broad political conclusions from a province-wide report on class size and composi-tion,” Bernier said.
“This year we are investing a record $5 billion in the education system in B.C. and that includes extra funds to districts to support each and every student with special needs.”
Murray said the early indications are that School District No. 42 will receive more per pupil funding from Victoria this year because enrollment is up by approximately 400 students. However, serving the needs of those students also bears additional costs.
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It was a good night for everyone to get re-connected and learn how to keep on saving the days of the past for the future.
“I would do that once a month if it was fea-sible,” Brenda Smith, with the Maple Ridge Historical Society, said of the Heritage Awards evening that took place Feb. 11 at St. Andrew’s Heritage Church Hall and drew about 50 people.
Three awards were given out by the Maple Ridge heritage com-mission to recognize those who are helping preserve the past.
Tim Woodland saw some valuable busi-ness records from the old logging company Mossom-Boyd and bought them from a collector.
Then he turned around and donated them, in return for which Woodland was recognized for his Sig-nificant Contribution for the Preservation of
an Historical Collec-tion.
“He has a particu-lar interest in logging history and postal his-tory,” said Smith.
Mossom-Boyd used to do business with Abernethy Lougheed Logging Company in Maple Ridge, Smith pointed out. Allco Park at the north end of 248th Street in Ma-ple Ridge now bears that name.
The History Hero Special Award went to Daphne and Frank Sleigh. Frank, who died in 2014, ar-gued against build-ing the Haney Bypass through “downtown, historic Port Haney,” said Smith. His wife Daphne has been rec-ognized by the lieu-tenant-governor for historical writing.
The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Agricul-tural Association won an award for award for stewardship of a com-munity cultural asset – that is Country Fest, the summer farm and agricultural fair that takes place every year
in the Albion fair-grounds.
Country Fest presi-dent Tom Cameron and manager Lorraine Bates received the nod for doing their part to keep the fair going into its second cen-tury.
The first year the fair was held was 1901.
“It is the oldest, con-tinually operating community organiza-tion in Maple Ridge,” Smith said.
“They have kept the
organization strong and healthy,” and have made Maple Ridge a destination every year.
Heritage Commen-dations were given to the Golden Ears Tran-sition Initiative for choosing heritage as a theme for the 2015 GETI Fest, while the Maple Ridge family history group, a com-mittee of the histori-cal society, was rec-ognized for producing the Edge Legacy Fam-ily History group.
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The B.C. Liberal government made a big show of selectively easing Medical Ser-vices Plan fees in its budget for the coming election year.
In what is becoming a pattern for Premier Christy Clark, the biggest beneficiaries are single parents. The new MSP is calculated for adults only, so a single parent with two children saves as much as $1,200 a year.
Premium assistance is expanded, with discounts for single people making up to $42,000, rather than $30,000. But for singles, couples and seniors who don’t qualify for discounts, the rate is going up another four per cent effective Jan. 1, 2017.
Indeed, with population growth, the fi-nance ministry expects its take from MSP premiums to rise every year, reaching $2.5 billion in the coming years.
MSP revenue covers about 17 per cent of B.C.’s health budget, and Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong insist that Canada’s only direct health care charge is a vital signal to people that health care isn’t free.
This argument has failed.One seldom-discussed fact is that for
half of the people charged MSP, it’s paid by their employers. In private sector terms, it’s a hefty payroll tax, creating one more obstacle for businesses to hire full-
time staff with benefits.So most full-time employees don’t
receive this supposedly vital signal, unless they get laid off because their employer is losing money.
Also note that politicians and public sector employees have never paid MSP premiums. Their employers, taxpayers, pick up the tab for them.
People who have to pay out of pocket are what the bureaucracy calls “pay direct accounts.”
Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation recently revealed that nearly 400,000 of these accounts are currently in arrears by more than 30 days, owing a grand total of $457 million.
Of course this is Canada, so even if you haven’t paid or even registered for MSP, you still get treatment at the hospital. An-other potential signal lost in the noise.
For people who lose their jobs, MSP is like being kicked when they are down. Their employer stops paying, and the slow-moving bureaucracy charges them based on their income from the previous year.
There was a fuss in 2004 after the B.C. Liberals contracted out MSP adminis-tration to a Virginia-based back-office specialist, delightfully named Maximus Corporation.
Now Maximus goes after delinquent MSP accounts with collection agency tactics, and attempts to keep up with the comings and goings from other provinces and countries.
Opposition parties decry the continued inequity of the MSP premium system,
which charges the same for a single per-son making $45,000 or $450,000 a year.
NDP leader John Horgan rails about in-equality and accuses Clark of using MSP revenues to establish her prosperity “slush fund,” but he stops short of calling for the elimination of MSP premiums.
One would expect the NDP to lead an-other “axe the tax” campaign, as they did with the carbon tax and the HST, but they aren’t. Perhaps this is because workers for this unnecessary Maximus machine remain members of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union.
Green Party leader Andrew Weaver has it right. He staged a popular petition drive to roll MSP premiums into income tax. If the government wants to send a message, it can interrupt its continuous “Jobs Plan” advertising.
Scrapping MSP and raising income tax rates on higher brackets to compensate would fix the private sector payroll deter-rent, make salaried employees (including me) pay their share, and end a tax break for the wealthy.
Don’t hold your breath.
Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Pink shirtIngrid RiceGuest view
You have to wonder if, back in 2007, while David Shepherd and Travis Price were buying a stack of 50 pink shirts could they have imag-ined that their bullying protest would spread around the world.
Probably not. They were just trying to sup-port a fellow student who was bullied for wear-ing a pink shirt on the first day of school.
But this year, we are celebrating Pink Shirt Day (or Anti-bullying Day, if you prefer) for the ninth year Wednesday.
And it’s five years since the United Nations took a stand and proclaimed May 4 Interna-tional Anti-Bullying Day.
That’s pretty good return for the purchase of a stack of cheap T-shirts.
Why do people, especially kids, bully others? There are so many reasons that it would never
be possible to find one answer that would fit all situations.
What is common, however, is their victims. Bullies have a knack for finding the kids that are unlikely to retaliate.
And they choose them because the victim is different – skin colour, nationality, size, hair colour, shape of the nose, you name it – even the colour of shirt you choose to wear.
Let’s hope the word continues to spread. Bul-lying will likely never be wiped out completely, but we can hope to reduce its hold on society, as has been done with the once socially acceptable drinking and driving.
So let’s all do our part Wednesday, and wear pink to show you are taking a stand against bul-lying.
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Editor, The News:Re: Haney Bypass needs
help (Letters, Feb. 17).Thank you, Doris Buxton, for
bringing attention to the traffic light situation on the Haney Bypass.
I’ve just always assumed there is no left turn light on the bypass because it would impede the flow of traffic.
But who knows. I am curi-ous as to how often traffic problem areas are reviewed by the city.
I have always wondered why the crosswalk signs on Dewdney Trunk Road along 222 to 224 streets are not a lit? There was the expense of putting in the fixtures, but they don’t indicate if a per-son is crossing, so the driver is basically being warned there could be a person in the crosswalk.
I can’t count how many times I’ve watched a person begin to cross and a driver not slowing down or just not paying attention to the cross-walk sign above.
Just curious.
The instersection at 216th Street Street and Dewdney Trunk Road, how many acci-dents have to clog up morn-ing traffic before a turn light is installed there?
Love that Walmart came to Maple Ridge. It’s natural then
to expect the increase in traf-fic turning left off Dewdney Trunk Road into Walmart or crossing east on Selkirk Av-enue.
So when will that be re-viewed?
Maple Ridge is growing, it’s
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Let’s stop playing catch-up.Dalene Lazarenko
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‘Giving up Stanley Park’Al Myslicki · Re: Pitt council sticks to plan (The News, Feb. 19).The mayor and five councillors voting against re-opening the official community plan know full well that this will lead to Onni literally paving over paradise. Yes, as a resident of the South Bonson area, I’d love to see Onni prevented from proceeding with its industrial park by any means possible and so would the thousands of other folks who use this area for recreation. Letting Onni get its way is tantamount to Vancouver giving up Stanley Park to developers for more tax money.As for the arguments by the mayor, staff and some councillors about why it would be difficult for the city to re-open the OCP, who, frankly, cares. Just listen to your real bosses – the people of Pitt Meadows – and get the job done.Couns. Tracy Miyashita and Bill Dingwall deserve our respect for doing such a great job listening to and acting upon the wishes of the electorate ...
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Shelter from front“We need people to be moved
into housing solutions, not a shel-ter. We need one shelter, in my opinion, that has the ability to work with whoever becomes homeless.”
Greg Richmond, executive-di-rector with RainCity, agreed that Maple Ridge needs an interim shelter followed by a permanent, low-barrier one.
“These people are really at risk.”“For you, [Maple Ridge] it looks
like there’s a long-term need for at least one,” Richmond added.
Read, though, said work needs to be done for youth mental health so homelessness and ad-diction can be stopped earlier, noting some of the residents in the shelter have aged out of the youth care system.
“Overall, we really need to put a focus on youth mental health.”
Coun. Bob Masse worries that creating a shelter here could draw more people to Maple Ridge from throughout Metro Vancouver.
“I’m really not sure that a large, low-barrier shelter is going to help the people in our community,” he said at Monday’s workshop meet-ing.
Instead, he’d like to see more mental health services offered lo-cally.
“All I see is kind of a black hole after March 31,” said Coun. Craig Speirs.
Poverty and social isolation are the drivers of addiction, he added.
Building a shelter is like build-ing a hospital, said Coun. Kiersten Duncan.
You don’t want people to go there, but she said they will.
Speer told council there’s a high rate of overdoses in the Maple Ridge shelter compared to in Van-couver, while there’s a low number of people connected with health services.
“Outreach workers have really had a hard time finding rental ac-commodation,” he answered later, replying to a question from Coun. Corisa Bell.
“There’s lots of housing out there, but not for these folks, and we all know why,” Coun. Gordy Robson said at the meeting.
“As long as they’re sick, they’re pretty much unhouseable.”
Speer said the temporary shelter has turned away many and as part of the shut-down process, stopped accepting new residents on Feb. 8 so that it has time to place the resi-dents.
“So the demand has exceeded the capacity.”
The temporary shelter opened Oct. 1 for six months as way to al-low the city to clear the homeless camp off of Cliff Avenue, next to the Salvation Army.
That was achieved in the fall with 81 people previously housed.
Richmond said that by follow-ing the Housing First model and connecting people with support services, “they’re houseable.” That process may take two or three at-tempts before people find a perma-nent home, but it’s being done all over Vancouver, he added.
He said that cities that commit land to provide shelter space often receive the investment from B.C. Housing for shelters.
It could take about three years before a permanent, low-barrier dormitory-style shelter, offering separate housing units, is built.
Richmond said that without a low-barrier shelter in Maple Ridge, people will continue to be on the streets, homeless camps will de-velop again and there will be high rates of overdoses.
Large numbers of homeless people will then draw numbers to themselves, including young people.
Getting people inside can con-nect them with the care they need.
The RainCity report to council said that 141 people have stayed in or been referred to the shelter.
However, only 15 were able to find homes.
And currently, half of RainCity’s clients, or 49, remain in shelter.
“Given this, it is clear that the majority of the 49 clients in shelters will not have secured housing after leaving the shelter, despite [having] outreach to connect to shelter.”
While the shelter capacity is only 40 beds, the discrepancy wasn’t ex-plained.
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Pitt Mead-ows council unanimously approved the recommenda-tion of the recruitment and selection committee to offer the position of chief ad-ministrative officer to Pitt Meadows’ current director of finance, Mark Roberts. He has been the acting CAO since last December, when Kim Grout left that position to head up the Agricultural Land Commission.
Roberts has worked with the city since 2013 as the director of finance and facilities, after 14 years with the City of Port Moody as manager of financial services. He has been credited with numerous enhancements to city’s budgeting and re-porting systems, as well as engagement initiatives.
In his hometown of An-more, Roberts has served on both the planning council and finance com-mittees.
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This year, council and staff are moving forward on many key initiatives, including the parks and recreation transition plan, community development, and addressing transpor-tation pressures.
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Coun. Bob Masse want-ed to clarify how much of the cost the city was will-ing to pay.
“I thought we had said we were going ahead on the presumption this was all our money?” Masse asked Coun. Craig Speirs.
“Are you saying that se-nior government is an im-portant fundamental part of this for you?”
Speirs said the response from senior governments could influence his sup-port.
Masse and Coun. Gordy Robson both voted against telling staff to con-tinue with prioritizing the projects, setting a sched-ule and determining a public approval process.
A plebiscite, or an alter-native approval process, in which 10 per cent of voters have to vote no to reject a plan or force a vote, likely will take place in the spring or summer.
An aquatic centre/well-ness, combined with a curling rink could cost up to $70 million. However, a financing strategy pro-posed by staff says that the city could spend $110 million over the next four years with a property tax increase of .75 per cent.
Council has also looked at various locations for such facilities, although those haven’t been made public.
Council defeated a mo-tion by Robson to get staff to take another look at whether it’s worthwhile to do the repairs on the existing Leisure Centre pool, after all.
A staff update says there will be “comprehensive” public involvement, using online surveys and work-shops, supplemented by a communication plan with regards to the overall recreation facilities plan.
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for the Heart and Stroke Founda on. The square dancing group is
going on 56 and always looking for new members who are looking
for a social ac vity that is great for the body and brain. Page 12
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The Town ’N’ Country Swingers held a bene t dance on Sunday, raising money for the Heart and Stroke Founda on.
The local square dancing club hosted groups from as far away as Washington State and across the Lower Mainland at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Ac vity Centre for the event.
Over 85 square dancers took part, raising $3,700 by the end of the dance. They are s ll hoping to beat last years total of $4,286 by the me the 50/50, bake sale and recycled items sale are totaled.
This is the third annual fundraiser held by the group for the Heart and Stroke Founda on.
Fraser region area manager for the Heart and Stroke Founda on Gillian Yardley is grateful that the club took on the event.
Money raised will be going locally towards workshops about strokes, as well as automated external de brillator placements and the FAST (face, arms, speech and me) campaign.
Signs of a stroke: is the face drooping, can both arms be raised, is the speech jumbled or slurred? If so, call 9-1-1 right away.
“Even with the campaign, na onally only ve per cent can recognize the signs of a stroke,” said Yardley.
President couple Lucille and Peter Lysne said the dance will con nue to be a standard yearly fundraiser.
It is a worthy cause, explains Lucille.
“The fact that many dancers have heart problems and we’ve lost some dancers to heart a acks and strokes. Some recover and come back to dancing. We had a dancer who had a stroke and he was back dancing,” she said.
The Fraser Valley Square and Round Dance Associa on rst started the dances in 1977.
Lucille would like to see more people involved in square dancing.
“It keeps you sharp because you have to listen to that caller
and do what he says,” said Lucille.
“It keeps you ac ve. It’s good exercise for your body for your brain and the social aspect is great,” she con nued, adding that square dancers are a great group of people.
There is also no age requirement to join the club.
The club’s caller, John Corrigan, has an 18-year-old son who dances with the group. He is also part of a team called the Wesburn Wranglers.
The Town ’N’ Country Swingers are going on 56 years.
Currently, the club has 50 members. The group meets every Wednesday un l the end of April, then starts back up in September. There is a beginners class for new members during this me.
There is also hearing assist available for people who are hard of hearing. Instruc ons from the caller are transmi ed straight into a receiver in the ear. Receivers can be provided by the club.
“We tell new dancers when they come in, don’t worry about making a mistake because we make mistakes and we’ve been dancing for a long me,” says Lucille, adding that their caller always takes the blame.
“He’s a great caller. We’ve got a great cuer and great people in the club, I can’t say enough about them. It’s just a great evening out.”
The next big event for the club is the July 1 dance.
• For more informa on call 604-380-0130.
Square dancers do their part for heart and stroke foundationBy Colleen Flanaganc [email protected]........................................................................
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Always listen to your own body. Sure, you might feel a compe ve urge if you are par cipa ng in a group exercise class, but it is best not to look too much at your neighbours, but instead consider how you are feeling. Fitness instructors are always ready to o er modi ca ons to an exercise as well. For example, if you have knee issues you might need to do baby squats rather than deep knee squats. When you are exercising be aware of how your body feels. On a pain level of 1 to 10 (1 being nothing and 10 excrucia ng pain) it is suggested that you don’t go past a 3.If you do injure yourself in a class let your instructor know. We all have Fitness First Aid and CPR and must keep our cer ca ons up to date. If you’re in the pool, life guards are very well trained. I’ve seen them in ac on in an emergency situa on,
and it is very impressive. Do understand though, that only a trained and quali ed physician is allowed to diagnose a problem. If you do injure yourself there is the RICE rule. (Rest. Ice. Compress. Elevate.)REST – Modify or stop the ac vity that you think is causing the problem. ICE – Place an ice pack on a damp towel over the a ected area. NEVER place ice on your eye. Leave the ice pack on for 10 to 20 minutes, and then take the same length break before pu ng the pack back on.COMPRESS – Bandage the injured area a er icing to reduce swelling. ELEVATE – Raise the a ected area to the level of the heart to aid in blood ow. For example, if you have hurt your ankle, sit with your foot on a co ee table.If the problem doesn’t get be er see your doctor.
Admission into a hospital o en signals the health decline of a senior. Learn how you can take preventa ve measures so your loved one can avoid hospitaliza on.
#1 Physical Ac vityConsult a doctor to determine the op mal level and type of physical ac vity your loved one should be doing. Ac vi es that improve balance, strength and coordina on are great to prevent falls. If a senior has injuries or limited mobility, it may be a good idea to ask a doctor or physiotherapist to customize exercise programs or get someone to supervise.
#2 Nutri onEa ng a balanced diet ensures that seniors are ge ng the vitamins and nutrients crucial to maintain bone strength, keep them healthy and maintain mental acuity. Osteoporosis, loss of bone density and deteriora on of bone ssue, is one of the leading causes of hip fractures. Ensuring a proper diet can help minimize the risk of falling.
#3 SupervisionHave a family member, caregiver or friend consistently check up on seniors so they can no ce any changes in daily pa ern or health. This way, preventa ve measured can be taken at the earliest signs of decline.
#4 Home safety
Rugs, loose hand-railings, steep stairs, poorly lit hallways and clu er are just a few things that could be a poten al hazard to seniors. Consider ge ng
rid of slippery rugs, installing steady hand-railings, implemen ng night lights throughout the home and pu ng as much items in storage as possible.
#5 Ou ngsTaking a senior on an ou ng can bring them happiness.
One of the rst symptoms seniors show during decline is withdrawal from ac vi es. Take them on ou ngs to their favorite restaurant, park or a symbolic loca on. Loneliness is one of the leading causes of depression in seniors so it also may be a good idea to take them to visit a family member or friend.
#6 Medica on management
Speak to a doctor to see if your loved one is taking the right and proper amount of medica ons. If they are experiencing any symptoms with their current medica ons that may be a sign they need to be changed.
#7 Provide relief to an elderly spouseSpouses of the elderly o en end up looking a er their partner who needs care. This can lead to exhaus on, burnout and health issues for themselves. See if you can help provide respite care or hire a caregiver to help.
#8 HobbiesFinding a hobby or interest is great for seniors.
Encourage seniors to con nue or pick up a hobby. This will
promote mental s mula on, sa sfac on, purpose and happiness. If the hobby requires groups or teams, this will also foster new friendships.
#9 Socializa onWhether it’s family, friends, acquaintances or new faces, try to get seniors to a end events and get-togethers. Social s mula on will keep them mentally sharp, engaged and will prevent loneliness which could trigger a decline in health.
#10 Happier AgingFind that thing or things a senior used to love to do that made him or her happy. Bringing up nostalgic memories and childhood ac vi es are great examples. Whether it’s taking a senior to visit their family, having someone come as a companion once a week or assis ng a senior to go for a walk outside, happiness can come in any form.
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SENIORS DATE BOOK MARCH 2016
asweage.SPECIAL EVENTSHeart of Self ForgivingFebruary 26, March 4 and 11, 10 am – noonRMSS Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119b AvenueLearn deeper insights and powerful techniques for dissolving old perspectives, releasing shame/guilt/anger/resentment and how to cultivate a compassionate mindset.$45 for three sessions. Register at the Centre or call (604) 457-4771. www.rmssseniors.org
Quiz NightFebruary 27, 7 - 9 pmFraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge, 22470 Dewdney Trunk RoadMaple Ridge Friends of the Library once again host their popular Quiz Night, an evening of fun, trivia, prizes and snacks. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the main fl oor desk. Come alone or form a team of up to eight members.
In Control of Your Money – Home Ownership March 2, 7 – 8:30 pmFraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge, 22470 Dewdney Trunk RoadThis ongoing series addresses some of the most common questions related to money and the fi nancial decisions that affect all of us. Presented in collaboration with Vancity Financial Literacy staff and the Community Literacy Committee.
Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain HealthMarch 8, 6:30 - 8 pmFraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge, 22470 Dewdney Trunk RoadPresented by the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, this seminar teaches strategies for improving the health of the mind, and encourages participants to actively engage in protecting and maintaining their brains at any age. Register at the library beginning Feb 2.
Spring Treasure HuntMarch 9 - 23Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association‘Hunt’ for hidden eggs in 20 participating Downtown Maple Ridge businesses for your chance to win 1 of 5 HUGE Easter prize baskets. This free, family event is a great way to spend Spring Break! For details, visit www.downtownmapleridge.ca
St. Patrick’s Day LunchMarch 17 at noonRMSS Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre - 19065 119B AvenueJoin us for a special Irish Lunch with a performance by the Sionnaine Irish Dancers. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Centre or call (604) 457-4771. www.rmssseniors.org
Easter Bonnet TeaMarch 22, 2 pmRMSS Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224th Street.Easter bonnets are a staple of the Easter celebrations…join us for tea!Tickets are $5. Call (604) 467-4993 for more details. www.rmssseniors.org
Easter BrunchMarch 27,Greystone Manor, 11657 Ritchie Ave., Maple RidgeA fabulous Easter Brunch buffet is prepared for you by our chefs. Adults $18; Seniors (65+) $15; Children ages 4-12 $1/year. Please call for times and RSVP by March 21 to (604) 467-2808. www.greystoneresidence.ca
Spring Fling Fashion Show and LuncheonMarch 30, 11 amGreystone Manor, 11657 Ritchie Ave., Maple RidgeA fashion show by Carda Creations with a buffet luncheon and shopping opportunities to follow. $10 (cash only), includes one door prize ticket. Please RSVP by March 24 to (604) 467-2808. www.greystoneresidence.ca
Seniors Network MeetingMarch 31, 9:30 – 11:30 am (Coffee and networking from 9:15 am)Hilton Haider Room, Randy Herman Building, Maple Ridge City HallEveryone welcome. The Seniors Network brings the community together to improve the health and well-being of local seniors. For more information, call (604) 786-7404 or email:[email protected]
Polynesian Day CelebrationApril 10, 2:45 pmGreystone Manor, 11657 Ritchie Ave., Maple RidgeGreystone hosts a spectacular Polynesian show and Hawaiian dinner buffet to follow. Adults $18; Seniors (65+) $15; Children ages 4-12 $1/year. Please RSVP by April 4 to reserve your spot. 604-467-2808. www.greystoneresidence.ca
WEEKLYMondaysMemory Workout for People 55+RMSS Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre, 19065 119B Avenue A fun, interactive session for people who feel their memory isn’t what it used to beEvery Monday 10 am – noonCall (604) 457-4771 for more details!Drop in is $1 a class. Please note: this program is not intended for people with cognitive impairment or a dementia diagnosis. www.rmssseniors.org
Drop-In Tech HelpJanuary 4 - April 25, 2 – 3 pmFraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge, 22470 Dewdney Trunk RoadThese practical, hands-on sessions with library staff are designed to help customers solve problems or learn new programs and techniques on their own devices or on library computers. Bring your tablets, laptops, eReaders and your questions!
TuesdaysGolden Seniors Wellness ClinicRMSS Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224th Street9 am – Noon $1 drop-in fee but no one is turned away. Special services: fi rst Tuesday - Optometrist, second Tuesday - Skin care, third Tuesday – Pharmacist; fourth Tuesday - Alzheimer’s Society representative. www.rmssseniors.org
Port Haney Seniors Activity Group9 - 11 am CEED Centre – 11739 223 Street, Maple Ridge, Fun activities for all levels of mobility. Come and meet your neighbours and put a little spring in your step. May involve fi eld trips or activities away from the Centre. Please call to register in case the group is meeting off-site: (604) 463-2229.
First Tuesday of each monthIt Won’t Byte Electronics Help for people 55+RMSS Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre 12150 224th Street3:30 – 4:30 pm drop in. Need some help with all the new hand-held tech devices? Bring those gadgets – cell phones, cameras, eReaders, and laptops – to the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre at 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge, and let the technically gifted members of the library’s Teen Advisory Group from the Maple Ridge Public Library explain how they work and what they do. www.rmssseniors.org
WednesdaysGuided Meditation for people 55+RMSS Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre - 119B Avenue, Pitt Meadows11:45 am Learn easy relaxation techniques that will help you learn to relax and reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. $2 drop-in fee applies. Call (604) 457-4771. www.rmssseniors.org
Beginners Tai Chi for people 55+RMSS Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre - 12150 224th Street Maple Ridge2 pm Gentle, slow movements that focus on breathing, balance and core strength. Drop-in fee of $2 applies. Call (604) 467-4993 for more details. www.rmssseniors.org
Interfaith Dialogue SeriesMarch 23, 6:30-8:30 pmFraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge, 22470 Dewdney Trunk RoadCommunity members from diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds gather to discuss their beliefs in a setting of goodwill and understanding. Each evening’s presentation will focus on a particular theme, with opportunities for audience participation. Come with an open mind and an open heart! This month’s theme: Naw Ruz - Persian New Year
ThursdaysRhythm and Dance for people 55+RMSS Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre - 119B Avenue, Pitt Meadows11:15 am (No class March 17)55 minute gentle dance class to music from the 50’s and 60’s. $2 drop in fee applies. Call: (604) 457-4771or visit www.rmssseniors.org for more information.
Local Voices Mar 3 and Apr 7, 7 - 8:30 pmFraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge, 22470 Dewdney Trunk RoadThis series celebrates the City of Maple Ridge, past and present, through the voices of our citizens. Presentations will combine talks, readings and performances with community dialogue. Presented by the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission and Historical Society, the Maple Ridge Family History Group, Golden Ears Writers and the library.
Karaoke at the Royal Canadian LegionBranch 88 – 12101 224th Street, Maple Ridge, 7 pmMust be a member or guest of a member. Memberships available for purchase at the Legion.
SaturdaysRising Star KaraokeRMSS Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224th StreetSaturdays 1 - 4 pmFree and everyone welcome. Enjoy the entertainment or sign up to sing a few songs. Refreshments are available for purchase. Sorry no minors. www.rmssseniors.org
OngoingBook a LibrarianFraser Valley Library, Maple Ridge, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Free. Have a question? We’ve got experts that can help with research, computers, tablets, eBooks, job search, business, the library catalogue and more! Book your personalized appointment at the information desk.
Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity CentresMaple Ridge Centre, 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge. Call (604) 467-4993
Pitt Meadows Centre, 19065 119B Ave., Pitt Meadows. Call (604) 457-4771Annual Membership fee only $25. Join RMSS for fun and friendship.Bridge, Crib, Mah-jong, Scrabble, Poker, Sing, Act, Dance, Craft & Needlework, Pool, Snooker, Table Tennis, Bowling, Computers, Yoga, Stay Fit, Zumba, Chair Exercises, Walking Club, Tai Chi. Low cost friendly driving service. Volunteer opportunities. Stroke Recovery, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support. Coffee Bar, Hot Lunches, Karaoke and much more! Drop in and see us or visit: rmssseniors.org
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The year is 1901 and for the citizens of the fic-tional town of Grover’s
Corners, New Hampshire, life goes on.
Howie Newsome, the milkman, and Joe Crow-ell, the paperboy, played by Saul Bilsky, deliver goods to the Gibbs and Webb house-holds.
Dr. Gibbs, played by Jake Dingwall, returns home af-ter delivering a set of twins to a family in the town.
Mrs. Gibbs, played by Jo-lana Glatter, and Mrs. Webb, played by Kaytlynn Carr, make breakfast for their children, George, played by Yury Onikashvili, and Emi-ly, played by Marlowe Evans, respectively, before sending them off to school.
Then the mothers head outside to gossip.
This is how Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer-Prize-win-ning play Our Town opens as he explores love, life and death in small-town Amer-ica.
The three-act play is be-ing presented by Thomas Haney secondary Sightlines Theatre.
The play is unique in that the main character is a stage manager, played by Alex VanAert, who interacts with the audience in the present time.
“He is this ethereal being,
this omniscient narrator who can flow back into the world of the play and move back and forth through the fourth wall of the theatre. So he interacts in the world of the actors and can flow through their time line,” ex-plains the theatre’s artistic director, Shelley Evans.
The stage manager be-comes characters in the play like Mr. Morgan, the soda shop owner and the min-ister at George and Emily’s wedding.
He also talks to people in the audience and asks them about the play and the world of the play.
The set is minimalistic. It is a bare stage play where most props are mimed.
This can be challenging for the actors.
“The part that’s challeng-ing about it is handling objects that you are not fa-miliar with because the play is set in a totally different time. Things that I am not familiar with that they used
back then,” said Jolana Glat-ter, who plays the part of Ju-lia Gibbs.
One of the harder instru-ments she has to mime is a manual coffee grinder.
“Trying to convey what you need to is difficult. You have to work off your own merits rather than the scene around you,” continued Ryan Stibbs, who plays Mr. Webb.
“Drinking from a cup sounds easy, but putting it into practice is hard,” he
said about miming the ac-tion.
Wilder was born in Madi-son, Wisconsin in 1897. His first novel, The Cabala, was published in 1926. In 1928, he was awarded his first Pu-litzer Prize for his novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey.
Wilder started writing plays in the 1930s, during the time of the Great De-pression, just before the sec-ond World War.
Although he received a Pulitzer Prize in 1943 for another play, The Skin of Our Teeth, Our Town was his most celebrated play. It opened on Broadway in 1938, winning a Pulitzer Prize that same year.
One of the main themes in the play is the passage of time and how quickly it can pass us by.
Wilder’s main message in Our Town is to appreciate life.
A universal message.“It’s about making people
realize what life is while they’re living it instead of after when it’s too late,” said Glatter.
• Our Town is being pre-sented March 2, 3, and 4 at 7 p.m. at Sightlines Theatre, Thomas Haney secondary school, 23000 – 116th Ave., Maple Ridge. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for seniors and students.
Tickets: 604-463-2001, ext. 2156.
Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Sightlines Theatre does Our Town
Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWSYury Onikashvili plays George Gibbs, Jolana Glatter plays Mrs. Webb, Jake Dingwall plays Dr. Gibbs and Hallie Kompa plays Rebecca Gibbs in Thomas Haney Secondary’s production of Our Town, by Thornton Wilder.
THE NEWS/arts&lifeContact 604-467-1122 ext. [email protected]
Beauty balletCanada’s Ballet Jörgen will be at the ACT on Thursday performing the classic ballet Sleeping Beauty.Originally written by both Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, the fairy tale tells the story of a princess who is cursed by an evil fairy to prick her finger on a spindle and die. But after a good fairy is able to partially undue the curse, the princess is doomed to fall into a deep sleep until she is awakened by the kiss of a prince. The story of Sleeping Beauty has staying power because it is really an allegory about nature and the four seasons, explains Bengt Jörgen, artistic director and producer of Ballet Jörgen Canada.“When Sleeping Beauty’s finger gets pricked, the world falls asleep, so that’s winter. And when the prince comes and cuts through the thorns, spring is coming, and when (Sleeping Beauty) wakes up, summer returns and its all lush and green and warm,” said Jörgen.One of the show’s dancers will be Maple Ridge’s Erik Bruendl, who has signed on for the tour which will end April 24.• Sleeping Beauty takes place Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge.For more information go to http://www.theactma-pleridge.org.
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The Classical Coffee Concert series will be featuring Danish jazz pianist Soren Bebe.
Based out of Copenhagen, he is a leading pianist on the European jazz and contemporary music scene.
His influences include Oscar Peter-son, Keith Jarrett, Aaron Parks and Kenny Wheeler.
He has recorded four albums to date with the Soren Bebe Trio.
The most recent was Eva in 2013 and featured American bass player Marc Johnson.
Pianist and series host Sarah Hagen
will be performing alternately with Bebe. Hagan herself has performed around the world including at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
The pair will be demonstrating how classical and jazz music are intrinsi-cally linked.
The Classical Coffee Concert takes place March 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge. At 10 a.m., there will be coffee, tea and treats.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for youth.
• For more information call 604-476-2787 or go to http://www.theact-mapleridge.org.
Classical music over coffee
Danish jazz pianist Soren Bebe. will perform at the ACT.
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OPEN HOUSE
The Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows Board of Education and the City of Maple Ridge invite you to an Open House on February 25 at Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary to review options for a new school, a neighbourhood
learning centre and a potential community centre in the Albion area of
Maple Ridge.
6pm - 9pm, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 Samuel Robertson Technical, 10445 - 245th Street, Maple Ridge
pre-register at [email protected]
For more information, visit http://www.sd42.ca/yourvoice42
Call or visit the ACT Ticket Centre to purchase tickets.
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Volunteer at the ACT. Call Landrie 604 476 2786
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The ACT Art Gallery
Exhibition Under Development
Until February 27Assembled sculpture, 2D and
installation work in mixed media.
Sleeping Beautyby Canada’s Ballet Jörgen
Thursday, February 25One of the world’s most famous
classical ballets comes to Maple Ridge!
Meditation in the Gallery
Friday, February 26Self-guided meditation, bring your
own pillow or mat to be comfortable
GEMS: A Brilliant Young MindMonday, February 29
An autistic teenage math prodigy fi nds new confi dence and new
friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International
Mathematics Olympiad.
Classical Coff ee Concert
Sarah Hagen with Jazz PianistSøren BebeWednesday, March 2
Coff ee and classical music – a perfect break mid-week!
Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s
‘Love, Sex & The I.R.S.’
March 10 – 12 The perfect cure for the
tax season blues!
Patricia CanoSunday, March 13
Patricia Cano’s music is driven by the groove of jazz, and the soul of folk and blues with Afro-Peruvian
rhythms and samba.
Lobby NightsFeb 25: SFU Philosophers’ Café
Mar 1: Holy Wow Poets
Did you know ACT Presents youth tickets
(24 & under)are only $15?
Registration is now open for Spring
Break Camps!Our camps fi ll up quick, so don’t wait to register!
Register online at recreg4u.ca
Volunteer with us! You can even volunteer as a family
in our Kin Crew. Visit us online for
more info and for training session dates.
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RMMHA hands out annual awards
Pitt uses triples to down Rams
The Ridge Meadows Flames came within an overtime goal of sweeping the Mission Outlaws, falling 3-2 on Saturday.
Up 3-1 in the first-round se-ries, the local junior B hockey team will try again to eliminate the conference-leading Outlaws on Tuesday in Mission, 6:30 p.m.
The Flames, who finished third in the Harold Brittain Confer-ence, won the first two games against Mission last week, then downed them 4-2 Friday before a good crowd at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge.
The Flames led by two early, but were tied entering the third, when Dale Howell and Alexan-dre Furlan scored. The Flames, with two power play markers, won despite being outshot 42-29.
Ridge goalie Jason Sandu was named the first star.
Marco Ballarin had a goal and two assists. Andrew Strelezki also scored.
Flames general manager Jamie Fiset was pleased with his team’s effort, adding some key saves and penalty kills were the differ-ence.
Strelezki scored in the first period Saturday in Mission to give the Flames and early lead. However, they needed a goal from rookie defenseman Nolan Ferguson, from the point off a face-off win with 1:01 left in the third, to force overtime.
Bryce Pisiak scored for Mission on a powerplay 1:52 into the ex-tra frame to extend the series.
“It was a tough way to lose,” Fiset said. “We just have to re-bound from it.”
Mission again outshot Ridge, 34-25.
Sandu made 31 saves. Camer-on Alder had two assists for the Flames, who finished 21 points behind Mission in the regular season.
• A fifth game, if necessary, would be played Friday at Plan-et Ice in Maple Ridge, 7:30 p.m.
Neil Corbett/THE NEWSTaylor de Adder of the Maple Ridge Ramblers dribbles the ball up court during the Fraser Valley junior girls’ basketball championships, held last week at the local high school.
Playoffs
Flames just miss sweep
THE NEWS/sports Contact 604-467-1122 ext. [email protected]
Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey hosted its annual awards banquet on the weekend, with Carolyn Gos-ling being named the Outstanding Hockey Citizen of the Year.
Erica Carda was named volunteer of the year, while Dorina Messer was the team official of the year.
The youth leadership award went to Antoine Pare. Madison Fox and Stephen Brooks were also nomi-nated.
Bayne Ryshak was named the A program coach of the year. Erik Arksey, Vitaliy Morozov and Doug Maynard were also nominated.
Jack Voncina was given the ref-eree of the year award. Other nomi-nees were Alexis Kahlert and Dylan Grier.
“RMMHA feels it is important to recognize our athletes contribu-tions and successes as often as we can, and the awards ceremony is put together with that philosophy
in mind,” said Derek Gullmes, vice-president of C hockey.
“All told, we had approximately 90 athletes nominated for various awards, and although a winner was selected in most categories, all of those nominated should be very proud of their efforts this season – RMMHA certainly is.”
Other award winners and nomi-nees:
(A program) • unsung hero, Cohen Muc, Shane
McKay and Kyle Sackman;• most impactful forward, Brad
Maynard, Nick Miller, Tyson Phare;• most impactful defenseman,
Dylan Ford, Adam Leitch, Gavin Bell;
• most impactful goalie, Kyle Kelsey, Madison Fox, Matthew Trulsen;
• most valuable player juvenile A, Chris Auger;
• most valuable player midget A, Colton Beard, Jamie Dimitrijevic, Brad Maynard;
• most valuable player bantam A, Dylan Ford, Trevor Graham, Mitch Shelton, Alex Trostheim;
• most valuable player peewee A, Davis Murray, David Stepputat, Campbell Currie, Andrew Eros;
• most valuable player atom A, Zack Lagrange, Dawson Hem-minger, Jordan Meech;
(C program)• coach of the year, Gregg Pierce,
Dave Griffith, Bill Bourguignon;• most outstanding player juve-
nile C, Dean Mattson;• most outstanding player midget
C, Damian Richards, Nathin Weloy, Ethan Fawcett;
• most outstanding player bantam C, Logan Brickwood, Cam McCull-och, Quinn Harris;
• most outstanding player peewee C, Lucas Hutchinson, Owen McK-ay, Josh Franco;
• most outstanding player atom C, Jamie Thomson, Jaiden Archibald, Easton MacLeod, Ryan Wall, Mor-gan Clark;
• most outstanding player Hockey 3/4, Will Rerup, Jenna Messer, No-lan Villeneuve, Kolten Thompson;
• most outstanding player Hockey 1/2, Merrik Peeling, Ka-leb Orr, Adrienne Schneider, Mark Denton;
• most improved player juvenile C, Zach Wyant, Jacov Powley;
• most improved player midget C, korey Frostad, Dawson Loveless;
• most improved player bantam C, Tyler Genberg, Jakob Eyre, Sam Dhillon;
• most improved player peewee C, Dylan Tory, Hayden Bandurka, Mason Louie;
• most improved player atom C, Aston Ludviksson, Caleb Temple-ton, Nathan Wheeler, Dallas Hay-ward, Ian MacPhail;
• most improved player Hockey 3/4, Taegan Degroot, James Reese, Lyden Imbery, Colby Vitelli;
• most improved player Hockey 1/2, Luca Ahokas, John Palahicky, Malachi Field, Aidan Fowle.
The Pitt Meadows Marauders defeated the Maple Ridge Ramblers 69-44 in senior boys’ AAA basketball league play Thursday.
The game was 29-29 at the half. Pitt hit 12 three-pointers in the game.
Friday, Ridge re-bounded with a 79-39 win over the Thomas Haney Thunder.
Then on Saturday, the Ramblers downed first-place Robert Bateman 65-61. Tristan Cou-mont led Ridge with 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in that game. Josh Solk scored 15 points, while Burke Brussow added 13 and Will Chartrand, eight.
Pitt lost 51-47 to MEI on Saturday.
League play-offs start Wednesday at Bateman in Abbotsford.
• The host Maple Ridge Ramblers opened
the Fraser Valley junior girls’ basketball cham-pionships Monday with a 54-9 win over R.E. Mountain.
In the second round, Ridge downed Credo Christian 31-19.
But in the champion-ship round Thursday, the Ramblers fell 40-24 to Brookswood.
They rebounded Fri-day with a 46-39 victory over Sardis. However, Ridge fell 60-32 to Terry Fox on Saturday.
Pitt Meadows fell 64-19 to Sullivan Heights in the first round.
• In junior boys, West-view won 62-56 over Terry Fox to start last week, but then lost 68-55 to Panorama Ridge. SRT fell to Yale in the opening round, 89-54.
Pitt opened with a 58-51 win over Queen Elizabeth, then defeated Lord Tweedsmuir 71-69.
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Jenna plays for the WCAGFC U12 Cheetahs. She has a strong work ethic and has shown consistent growth throughout the season. Jenna can always be counted on to dig hard for the ball and make
smart passes into space, giving her forwards great opportunities for offensive attacks.
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Eleven multisport partners have joined forces to create the viaSport Regional Al-liance, committed to working together and highlighting the im-portance of sport as a tool for energizing communities and en-hancing quality of life for British Columbi-ans.
Individually, each partner is recognized as a leader for athlete, coach, and commu-nity sport services in their region, but col-lectively, the group forms a powerful net-work of resources and expertise that will shape a streamlined sport delivery system across the province.
“One of our primary goals is to make sport accessible to every person in our prov-ince through com-munity involvement,” said Peter Fassbender,
minister of communi-ty, sport and cultural development.
“This new alliance of regional partners will encourage even more collaboration between many of the dedicated sport organizations across B.C., as we strive to be Canada’s leader in sport excel-lence.”
The viaSport Re-gional Alliance will maintain and share a network of sport-related services, programming, and resources that is pro-vincial in scope, but locally relevant.
Working with local community leaders and stakeholders, the collective’s goals: im-proved access to sport facilities and train-ing centres; enhanced support for high per-formance athletes and coaches; more focussed attention on physical literacy, and streamlined education
toward fundamental movement skills in children.
The purpose state-ment is: Enriching lives and energiz-ing communities via sport.
“Sport is a powerful, unifying force”, said viaSport CEO Sheila Bouman. “We believe that sport and physi-cal activity are not only critical building blocks for communi-ties, but are funda-mentally essential to the overall health and wellness of the prov-ince. This Alliance al-lows us to impact the entire province while directly benefitting local communities through targeted, lo-calized programming.”
Currently, PacificS-port Fraser Valley sup-ports 260 promising athletes and 20 dedi-cated coaches through an array of programs and services.
Because of partner-
ships, athletes can take advantage of local fitness facilities at no cost, and receive dis-counts on physiother-apy, massage, food, and athletic clothing.
Other benefits in-clude biannual travel grants, priority reg-istration at the Uni-versity of the Fraser Valley, movement as-sessments, strength and conditioning re-sources, and a variety of sport performance themed educational offerings.
PacificSport Fra-ser Valley is currently working cross-sec-torally in developing physical literacy strat-egies for municipali-ties.
Sport, educa-tion, recreation, and health representatives formed leadership teams to oversee the development and de-livery of their respec-tive physical literacy strategies.
Through this collec-tive impact approach, Abbotsford and Mis-sion, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are investing in a prom-ise to provide qual-ity physical activity, recreation, and sport opportunities for all community members.
Sports groups form regional allianceSports
Sr. boys winHoops from 19
The Marauders downed Guildford Park 56-40 in the champi-onship round Thurs-day, then defeated W.J. Mouat 50-48 Friday to advance to the champi-onship final.
In that game, Pitt lost 58-40 to Walnut Grove.
In Grade 9 boys, Pitt Meadows opened with a 50-48 win over North Delta, but then fell 43-36 to Heritage Woods.
Pitt defeated Terry Fox 57-42 on Thursday, but lost 49-47 to Yale on Friday.
On Saturday, they lost 57-43 to Semiahmoo.
In AAA senior girls, Maple Ridge lost its opening game, 69-31 to Best. The Ramblers then fell 52-38 to Heritage Woods.
In AA senior boys, SRT opened the valleys Saturday with a 74-38 win over Abby Tradi-tional. Westview defeat-ed Langley Fundamen-tal 92-50.
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KNOW A YOUNG LEADERin Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows?
Make your dreams happen! Now accepting applications for the Ridge Meadows YOUTH IMPACT Summit: a weekend where 65-70 students in grades 9-12 from our community will
engage in leadership activities, inspire each other, make new friends, and have fun.
The Summit is open to any applicants, from those with the basic fundamentals of leadership but also those who decide that they want to make a positive difference in their community/world. Participants will engage in a variety of leadership activities, ffffhear from professional speakers, and be given the chance to network with other participants and leaders in their communities.
Selected applicants will enjoy a weekend stay at the majestic Loon Lake in Maple Ridge, BC from March 4-6, 2016. Food,accommodation and registration expenses for the Summit are generously funded by the Founder’s Cup Foundation
and run by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Haney.
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We will involve you in a 3-day training session and then pair you with a study participant. Each week, for a period of 6 months the Diabetes Coach is expected to spend 30 minutes speaking to a participant over the telephone. We will provide you with ongoing support.
If you are interested in becoming a Diabetes Coach please contact the study coordinator, Suzanne at (604) 940 8973.
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BOE, MonaPassed away February 10, 2016, late of Maple Ridge, BC age 82 years. She is predeceased by her daughter Kathleen. Mona will be lovingly remembered by her husband Gerald, 4 sons Paul (Debbie), Gordon, Derek (Jill) & Kevin (Margaret), 5 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren, her twin sister Leona (Fred) and brother Wayne (Darlene). A celebration of life will be held at a later date. A special thank you to the staff at Holyrood Manor for the care Mona received for the last 5 years.
For those desiring donations may be made in Mona’s nameto the Alzheimer’s society of BC.
NILSONBarbara Louise (nee Smalley)
September 28, 1933 - January 22, 2016It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Barb passed away in Maple Ridge surrounded by her family on Friday January 22, 2016. She was born in Van-couver, the fi rst born child of Audrey and Victor Smalley. She will be greatly missed by husband Nils of over 63 years, sons Ken (Lorraine) and Vic (Tamara), and daughters Nita (Norm) and Lori (Chris). Brothers Ron (Mary) and Gerry (Sylvia), and sister Betty (George). Twelve grand-children: Jessica (Jason), David, Allan
(Corey), Amanda, Mike (Ashley), Carlene (Nick), Tom, Nils (Amanda), Derek (Jennifer), Sonja (Chris), Joe, and Laina. She was also proud to be great grandma to 7 little ones: Lyla, Nora, Ryder, Greyson, Clara, Oliver and new little Berklee.
Barbara spent her childhood in the Vancouver - Burnaby area where she met her husband Nils in elementary school. They started dating in high school and were married soon after. They raised their young family of 4 children in Burnaby before settling in Pitt Meadows. Barb managed the household during the early years, eventually re-turning to work for the newly formed ICBC. She worked for ICBC for 20 years before she retired. She enjoyed travelling, playing games and collecting stamps. Though her time was cut short, she led an exceptional life. She worked hard and raised a strong family. She will not be forgotten.
A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held Saturday, February 27th, 12:30 at the Garden Hill Funeral Home, 11765 - 224th Street, Maple Ridge. Donations may be made in her name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca
MEUNIERJoseph Charles
June 16, 1931 - February 16, 2016
Born in Moncton New Brunswick in 1931, Joe passed away peacefully in Baillie House, February 16, 2016. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Jean in (2005). Survived by his daughters Linda (Len), and Mary (Brett), sons Robert (Caroline), and Roy (Sandi), ten grand-children and ten great grandchildren. His brothers Alex, John, Laurie, Lionel and sisters Dorilla and Florence also predeceased him. The table is now full,
all the Meunier players are seated. A memorial service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 located at 12101-224th Street Maple Ridge BC, Saturday February 27th, 11:00am - 3:00pm.In Lieu of fl owers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
At this time we would like to give our heartfelt thanks to Doctor Ian Dugdale and all the doctors & nurses at Maple Ridge Hospital, the path unit and the Baillie house, for making our father’s transition a peaceful experience.
The Peace Arch News has an opening for an advertising consultant.
By joining White Rock / South Surrey's number one community print and online newspaper, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the Lower Mainland's most vibrant communities. The team environment at the Peace Arch News will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.
You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. Previous media sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver's license are required.
The Peace Arch News is part of Black Press, Canada's largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii.
Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, March 11, 2016 to:
Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to [email protected]
Advertising Sales Consultant
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BCAA is looking for Licensed Insurance Advisors to join our Maple Ridge team.
As a part of the BCAA team, you’ll have access to a highly competitive compensation package and career advancement opportunities.
Apply at bcaa.com/greatplacetowork
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Strap on your dancing shoes & get your sweet
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Garibaldi Secondary Music presents their 2nd annual
Dessert & Dance on Saturday, February 27th at 7 pm.
Great swinging music by Golden Ears Jazz Band and GSS Jazz Band. $10 for students/seniors,
$15 for adults. Tickets available at
Garibaldi Secondary School offi ce or www.dessertand-
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CHILDREN
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDMINDING. I currently have two spaces available in a warm and nurturing family home in a family neighbourhood on River Road, close to MRE. I provide safe trans-portation to and from school or les-sons, nutritious snacks and break-fast. $500/month includes PD days and early dismissals. Full day dur-ing Spring Break is available. (604) 209-2828
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WANTED: Full-time, experienced nanny for 2 children ages 0 and 8 in Pitt Meadows. Email resume to [email protected].
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefi t.ca/free-assessment
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START A NEW CAREER in Graph-ic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Edu-cation or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765
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Become a Plumber - No experience necessary!
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• 5 week practicum which is conducted 25/hrs per week, for a total of 125 hours.
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Construction Electrician program also available.
Call the School of Trades at 778-379-0410 or visit
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The Chilliwack Progress, a twice-weekly award winning newspaper, has an immediate opening for a full-time Advertising Consultant.
This is a career opportunity for a motivated self-starter that can thrive in a competitive sales environment. Candidates will be required to meet sales targets while deepening relationships with existing clients through superior customer service and strong sales skills. They will be expected to develop new business, employing extensive prospecting and cold-calling techniques.
The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while adhering to regular deadlines will be important for success.
Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever-changing business environment. Previous sales experience is preferred. A car and valid drivers license are required.
We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary, commission plan and strong benefi t package.
Black Press is Canada’s leading private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in Canada and the U.S. and has extensive digital and printing operations.
Please email your resume with cover letter by 5:00pm Sunday, February 29, 2016, to:Carly Ferguson, [email protected]
Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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We are looking for hard working and motivated individuals to fi ll the following rolls in our plastic injection molding plant.
Quality Inspector:• responsible for quality of parts produced • perform measurements on parts• maintain and keep records of quality measurements• prepare documentation for production run• computer skills including Microsoft Offi ce• high school diploma
Packager:• inspection of produced parts• clipping and trimming of parts• secondary operations such as drilling or assembly• packaging of parts
Assembler:• assembly of various parts• keeping up with basic assembly quotas• applicable paper work• able to work independently or in a group setting• relieving of packagers
Qualifi cations for all positions:• good English skills (verbal, reading & writing)• good vision and attention to detail• good math skills
Send resumes to offi [email protected] or apply in person at:19423 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows between 8:30 & 4:00, Mon-Fri.
Now Hiring:
RAMP AGENT Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
About Us: Swissport International Ltd. is the leading Ground Services Provider to the airline industry.
Job Responsibilities: • Loading and unloading passenger baggage and cargo • Drive and/or operate ground support equipment • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies: • Hold and maintain a valid B.C. drivers license • Must be able to work outdoors • Must be able to work various shifts• Must be able to repeatedly lift heavy objects
• Discounted travel• Extended medical & dental package
• Company uniforms provided
Please send resume: [email protected] or Fax: 604.207.9941 or apply online: www.swissport.com
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604.476.2740Circulation
Earn Extra Cash!Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWSAvailable routes in Maple Ridge40000064 - 111A Ave., 112 Ave., 237 St., 238 St., Kanaka Way40100116 - 119 Ave., 216 St., 217 St., Dewdney Trunk Rd., Donovan Ave.,
Evans St., Hall St., Howison Ave.40100128 - 232 St (11125,11255,11229 Townhomes) 40220250 - 125A Ave., 126 Ave., 220 St., 220A St.40220264 - 123 Ave., 124 Ave., 216 St. Evans St., Manor Ave.40310306 - 117 Ave., 118 Ave., 210 St., Barker Ave., Fraserview St.,
Penny Lane, Steeves St. 40310309 - 116 Ave., 117 Ave., 211 St, Berry Ave, Fraserview St.40310312 - 210 St., Cook Ave., Dewdney Trunk Road, Laity St.40310313 - 119 Ave., 210 St., 212 St, Cook St., Laity St.40310314 - 117 Ave., 207 Ave., Camwood Ave., Graves St., Owen St.,
Thorne Ave.40310315 - 117 Ave., 207 St., 209 St., Graves St., River Rd., Steeves St.,
Stoney Ave.40320361 - 123 Ave, 123B Ave, 124A Ave, 204 St, 205 St, 206 St. 40330336 - 119A Ave., Bruce Ave., Bruce Pl, Dunn Ave., Sentinel St., West
St.40400442 - 1 38B Ave., 232 St., 232A St., Blaney Rd., Silver Valley Rd.40400443 - 230A St., 232 St., Gilbert Dr.
Available routes in Pitt Meadows41011005 - 118B Ave., 119 Ave., 193 St., Blakely Rd. 41011019 - 194A St., Cusick Cres, McMyn Ave., Park Rd. 41011026 - Fair eld Ave., Hammond Rd., Herring Pl., Wildcrest Ave.41011032 - Alouette Blvd, Blaney Dr, Blaney Way, Bonson Rd, Tully Cres. 41021057 - 121B Ave., 122B Ave., 188 St., 189A St., Charnley Crt., Ford Rd.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
115 EDUCATION
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
Waterworks Technology School - Get certifi ed in 6 weeks. Earn $18-22/hr. 604.625.2272
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
124 FARM WORKERS
AUJLAS’ FARMS LTDFARM LABOURERS required
5 or 6 Days/Week40 or 50 Hours/Week
$10.59/HourHorticultural work such as:
Planting, pruning, spacing andharvesting the crop.
Employment starts early June /16Submit your application to:
Phone: 604-465-8153or by Fax:604-465-9340 or
by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1
FARM LABOURERS2 Farm Labourers required by
HOPCOTT FARMS. 5 or 6 days per week, 40 to 50 hours per
week, $10.59 per hour.For horticultural work such as
pruning & hand harvesting berry crops. Start date April 25, 2016.
LIVE-IN caretaker single or couple. Seeking fi t, self motivated, hard working live-in caretaker for busy horse farm. The ideal candidate will have experience with maintenance, farm equipment, landscaping, fenc-ing, water pipes and drainage. Stall cleaning is not required on a normal basis. Must be detail oriented and keep a clean facility. A brand new bright 1 bdrm and 1 bath suite pro-vided as well as a wage. Could also suit a couple who are interested in house cleaning and yard mainte-nance as well. Prefer Spanish/Eng-lish speaking but not mandatory. Forward resume or experience to :email [email protected] or mail to 4615 190 Street, B.C. VIZ 1B2( no drop by visits please)
Seasonal Farm Workersrequired in Pitt Meadows.
Duties will include general farm labour, planting, pruning, fertiliz-ing, weeding, picking, and all other farm duties. Work will be physically demanding; handling some heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.
Wages: $10.59/hr. 40-60 hrs./wk. Please email resume to:
130 HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
124 FARM WORKERS
Seasonal Farm Workersrequired in Pitt Meadows.
Duties will include general farm labour, planting, pruning, fertiliz-ing, weeding, picking, and all other farm duties. Work will be physically demanding; handling some heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.
Wages: $10.59/hr. 40-60 hrs./wk. Please email resume to:
130 HELP WANTED
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certifi ed & experienced. Union wages & benefi ts. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: [email protected]
St. Peter’s Interior & Designneeds a SKILLED LABOURER (female) for an all female facility.
Exp. required, must be familiar with woodworking, lacquer and staining, and be physically fi t.
Please reply by text: (778)344-1715
131 HOME CARE/SUPPORT
IN-HOME Caregiver required for June 27, 2016 (Twin girls - 6 yrs old, one with autism). Full-time perm. $10.75/hr. Pitt Meadows (Bonson Landing). email: [email protected] for more info.
130 HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES
KITCHEN HELPER, P/T, required for POCO Pasta mfg company.
Fax resume to: 604-944-6304 or Email:
138 LABOURERS
Industrial Overhead Door TECHNICIAN / INSTALLER
N. LANGLEY: If you are injured, or would like to get in from cold, we are looking for someone to train in sales to expand our offi ce team. If you have the fi eld experience, please call Ron 604-888-6116,or email: [email protected]
SHOP WORKER N.Langley. $15/hr to start or higher depending on exp. level. Must have valid drivers license. Email resume to: [email protected]
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
Machinist Wanted for Maple Ridge Machine Shop. Red Seal w/CNC
experience. Exp. Operatinga Horizontal Boring Mill
an asset.
Email resume to [email protected]
PERSONAL SERVICES
182 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.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
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TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
203 ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
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218 BUSINESS/OFFICE SERVICE
Have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefi ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca [email protected]
242 CONCRETE & PLACING
HERFORT CONCRETENO JOB TOO SMALL
Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish
*Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed
Aggregate *Stamped Concrete.*Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement
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130 HELP WANTED
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257 DRYWALL
CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.
281 GARDENING
STEER MANURE
Delivered or Picked upWynnyk Farms
604.467.4419.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure washing, lawn maint, lndscpg. Call Matt 604-465-5566 www.proworkshg.com
Prompt Delivery Available7 Days / Week
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
M.T. GUTTERSProfessional Installation5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffi t
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ~ FULLY INSURED ~Call Tim 604-612-5388
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
130 HELP WANTED
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
.Window & Roof Cleaning Gutters Cleaned & repaired. 604-961-1280
287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
ArrudaRenovations Plus
Home Improvements& Repairs
• Hardwood • Laminate • Painting• Drywall • Tilling • Baseboard• Crown molding • Small renos• Fences • Decks • And More!
778-903-0942
HANDYMAN CONNECTIONHANDYMAN CONNECTIONHandyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations - Repairs - 604.878.5232
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing,
reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
300 LANDSCAPING
JAGUAR LANDSCAPINGLawn & Garden Service.
Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369
317 MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶SBroken Concrete RocksS
$25.00 Per Metric TonSMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS
$25.00 Per Metric TonGrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
$64.00 Per TonMeadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1315
320 MOVING & STORAGE
AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemoversbc.com
From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks
Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm1-5 ton truck, 2men fr $45. SENIOR DISCOUNT. Honest, bsmt clean up 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576
MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 MenLocal & Long Distance Moves
Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount
www.miraclemoving.ca604 - 720 - 2009
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world
Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland
604-996-8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for over 12yrs
PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299
2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price inclsCloverdale High Performance paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is
completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.
.CAN PRO Paint and Drywall. 3 Rooms $250. 604-7717052
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Hot Water Tank & Furnace InstallWater Main / Drain Cleaning
PROMPT - RELIABLE - HONESTLicensed & Insured
Call Wayne 778.952.8044
WRD PLUMBINGPLUMBER/B-GAS FITTER
Partial Fee to benefit the Maple Ridge
Food Bank
PLUMBING
YBS YBS PLUMBINGPLUMBINGFor all your plumbing needsNO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL
• Basement development• Renovations• Hot water tank• Drain cleaning
Call 604-816-3595Call [email protected]
PLUMBING
Trimming • Pruning • Topping • Clean-up • Garbage Removal • Pressure Washing
GARDENINGFlower Beds • Allan Blocks
Bark Mulch • River Lava Rock LAWN CARE
Weeding • New Turf • Fertilizing • Moss Control • Power Raking • Aeration
FENCINGFree Estimate
20 years experience inMaple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724
S. H. LANDSCAPINGTREE SERVICES
LANDSCAPINGCLEANING SERVICES
“We will improve your Corporate & Residential image”
www.intexjanitorial.com Tel: 604-786-3466
• Offi ce Cleaning • Janitorial • Pressure Washing • Window Cleaning
Services:
POWER WASHING
WINDOW & ROOF CLEANING
WorkSafeBC insured
Gutters cleaned & repaired
www.expertpowerwashing.com
Mike 604.961.1280
www.paintspecial.com778-322-2378 Lower Mainland
604-996-8128 Fraser Valley
Running this ad for over 12years
PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299
2 coats of any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale High Performance paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our
Laminate Flooring
PAINTING
- - Residential & Residential & CommercialCommercial
- - Garden Design, Garden Design, Installation & RepairInstallation & Repair
- - Grass & Sod Grass & Sod InstallationInstallation
- - Planting Beds & Planting Beds & ContainersContainers
- - Lawn & Garden CareLawn & Garden Care- - Irrigation SystemsIrrigation Systems- - Pruning & HedgingPruning & Hedging- - Tree RemovalTree Removal- - Seasonal Seasonal
Maintenance Maintenance & Cleanup& Cleanup
Del greenLandscaping
Michael Mihail15 YEARS HORTICULTURE EXPERIENCEYour garden in our hands will look like paradise!
OFFICE: 778-668-5110DIRECT: 604-446-3903EMAIL: [email protected]
LANDSCAPING
Ask about our$99
ROOM SPECIAL
CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041www.benchmarkpainting.ca
OFFICESPACEFORRENT
TWO INDIVIDUAL OFFICES• 10’ X 8.5’ available• Includes heat, A/C & window
All offi ces on second fl oor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the fl oor.One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.
Contact Jim at 604-476-2720
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
338 PLUMBING
A Gas Fitter ✭ PlumberFurnaces, Boilers, Hot Water
Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning
& Plumbing Jobs.
✭ 604-312-7674 ✭✭ 604-507-4606 ✭
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATINGH/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928
356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
362 SECURITY/ALARM SYSTEMS
REDUCE THEFT RISK BY 97% Residential & Commercial. Af-fordable Cutting Edge Technology. Watch Video @www.urfog.com / email: [email protected]
PETS
456 FEED & HAY
TIMOTHY hay. $15.00 per bale. 60 lb. bales. Pitt Meadows. 604 505 4087
477 PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
560 MISC. FOR SALE
POLE BARNS, Shops, steel build-ings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; [email protected].
REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or land-scaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement Guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
STEEL BUILDING SALE...”REAL-LY BIG SALE-EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
REAL ESTATE
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $42,900 w/$575padFinancing avail. 604-830-1960
New SRI Manufactured homesSingles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.
PARK SPACES AVAILABLEREPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010
www.glenbrookhomes.netChuck 604-830-1960
Trades. Financing. Permits.
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrms available $880/mo & $980/mo
Great LocationQueen Anne Apts.* Renovated Suites *
*Large *Clean *Very QuietIncludes: Heat, Hot Water
and HydroNear Shopping & Amenities.
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
604-463-2236 604-463-7450
12186-224 St, Maple RidgeCertifi ed Crime Free Buildings
MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL
2 BDRM APT. $850/mo
Incl heat, h/w. N/P. Avail now. 604-476-6683
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm suite - $775
2 bdrm corner suite - $925
S Includes heat/hot waterS 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across streetS Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required
* SORRY NO DOGS * CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
604-464-3550
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground fl oor commercial space. Offi ce / retail / service type busi-ness. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy inter-section. Call 604-464-3550.
746 ROOMS FOR RENT
$75 OFF 1ST MONTHRooms from $470/mo. Fully Furn,
weekly maid service, cable TV,private bath, on bus route, 5/min
walk to commuter rail.
Haney Motor Hotel22222 Lougheed Hwy.,
Maple RidgeInquire in person between
9am - 3pm or Call 604-467-3944
749 STORAGE
Pitt Meadows Marina14179 Reichenback Rd
Moorage RentalYear or Semi-annual
Outdoor Storage Available Starting
At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks &
Trailers Launch Ramp with 3 lines and
ample parking for tracks and trailers Onsite Manager
604.465.7713
TRANSPORTATION
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
• Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H
Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
741 OFFICE/RETAIL
TRANSPORTATION
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper
741 OFFICE/RETAIL
TRANSPORTATION
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~
$$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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