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Ruskin Dam project going ahead, NDP critic assures Despite claims from minister that some would be at risk by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The NDP won’t be pulling the plug on the $800 million Ruskin Dam upgrade should it get elected in May, according to NDP energy critic John Horgan, who is dismissing Liberal energy minister Rich Coleman’s claims of otherwise. Coleman stated Tuesday that the NDP’s stance on B.C. Hydro could threaten the dam’s redevelopment. “It’s time for the NDP to come clean with British Columbians which projects across B.C. are in jeopardy of being delayed. Is it the Northwest Transmission Line, upgrades at the Shrum facility in the Peace, the John Hart Dam project or is it the Ruskin Dam?” said Coleman. See Dam, p10

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Blue berry season? Baldev Dhuga inspects his blueberry crop after a wet June. See story, p3.

Pitt sticks to four per cent Resolution to keep tax hike lower defeated, resident starts petition by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

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A former school board trustee has started a petition calling for the City of Pitt Meadows to put an end to incessant tax increases. Fed up with annual increases on his property tax bill, Tom

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Murray plans to rally support from other residents who feel the same way. “It is getting ridiculous. How can we afford it?,” said Murray, who is retired. “I’ve decided I’m going to do something about it. It seems like we are their personal piggy bank now. And I don’t like being a piggy bank for anybody.” Murray’s petition follows a report to council that suggests general taxes will increase about four per cent annually for the next ﬁve years.

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about our retirees, our young families with kids at home?” Murray wants to reach Pitt Meadows residents before they head out on summer vacations and before council begins planning next year’s budget. “If we don’t do something now, the tax increase will be more than what’s proposed, and once that’s done, it will be hell of a time to change it.” Pitt Meadows saw an annual general tax increase of 3.93 per cent this year. See Taxes, p16

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Another farm in Pitt Meadows, Westberry, however, expects production to be lower this year.

Sun ripens blueberries for bumper crop Harvest delayed by rain, picking to start in two weeks by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

long stretch of sunshine heralds the start of a strong season for blueberry farmers in Pitt Meadows and the Fraser Valley who are predicting a bumper crop this year, despite a soggy June. Picking in most areas will start around July 18, as more than 800 growers begin a harvest that is on track to equal 2011’s record season. While British Columbia’s cool, wet spring has somewhat delayed the bulk of the blueberry harvest, growers are anticipating a strong crop of sweet, juicy blueberries and a long, abundant season that is expected to extend into October. Gary Purewal, who owns one of the largest blueberry operations in Pitt Meadows, expects to start harvesting in two weeks.

The rain wasn’t good for his crop, but the changes he made to his ﬁelds and better irrigation means his yield will be higher than last year. “It’s going to be a good season for the fresh packers,” said Purewal, who farms 605 hectares (1,500 acres). Last year’s crop, coming in at 43 million kilograms, made B.C. the world’s largest highbush blueberry growing region. Purewal’s blueberries account for between 10 and 15 per cent of that crop. Highbush blueberries grown in British Columbia currently represent 98 per cent of Canadian fresh product. While some of these blueberries will be packaged, processed or frozen, approximately 50 per cent of the blueberries harvested will soon be popping up at farm gates, farmers’ markets and in supermarkets across British Columbia and Canada. Sales of B.C. blueberries are again expected to top $100 million in 2012. Along with domes-

tic sales within Canada, B.C. blueberries are also exported to 21 countries globally, including Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany. This year, Purewal plans to capitalize on the “locavore” food movement by selling fresh berries and frozen ones at the farm. “The most compelling reason to buy fresh, local B.C. blueberries is that they’re irresistibly delicious and sweet,” said Debbie Etsell, executive director of the British Columbia Blueberry Council. “But consumers might not realize that by buying local, they’re also providing vital support to our dedicated growers, and helping to guarantee jobs for packers, shippers, pickers, and processors throughout the province.” British Columbia’s blueberry growers employ more than 10,000 workers, mainly within the Fraser Valley corridor, to work in the ﬁelds, harvest, pack and process the fruit. However, not all the blueberry farmers in Pitt Meadows are optimistic about the season.

Baldev Dhuga of Westberry Farms Ltd. said his harvest has been affected by all the recent rain. “The production is going to be very low,” said Dhuga, who usual produces around 350,000 pounds of berries, but predicts he’s only going to harvest around 200,000 pounds this year.

“It’s going to be a good season for the fresh packers.” Gary Purewal, Purewal Blueberry Farms

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THE THERMOSTAT Up until the early 1980’s the thermostat was nothing more than a control valve that kept the hot water in the radiator allowing it to cool. In the winter, we would install a higher temperature thermostat which allowed the coolant in the engine to heat up longer before the thermostat opened, thus creating more heat for the frosty humans in the passenger compartment. So you can see that the thermostat had two functions, the first to keep the coolant in the engine long enough to aid in an initial engine warm up, the second to keep the coolant in the radiator long enough to let it cool and prevent overheating. On computer controlled cars (1985 & newer) you must use the same heat range when you replace your thermostat. If you’re in doubt about what that might be, or you can’t seem to get a straight answer from anyone, buy it from your car manufacturers local dealer. This way you get the correct part the first time and it will fit and operate properly, they are not a costly item but a very important one. In computer controlled vehicles one of the most important sensors (computer input devices) is called the coolant sensor. It informs (inputs) the computer of the operating temperature of the engine coolant. Most vehicles are designed to go into a computer controlled mode (closed loop) at or around 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore you must have a thermostat rated at 190 degrees or better or your vehicle will never reach its designed operating temperature. This means that you would be driving around in what we refer to as “open loop” which is full rich or limp mode, (i.e.) major gas consumption, lack of power and major emissions failure numbers. The correct thermostat is a very important part of your coolant system and your computer control system as well. We have experienced in our shop the difference of a few degrees in rated thermostat opening temperature can make a big difference in vehicle performance. In some vehicles the only thermostat that works properly is one from the local dealer, it’s one we use when servicing those vehicles. In any service involving the coolant system, (i.e.) flush, water pump, heater core, radiator, hoses, frost plug, cylinder head or engine repair: CHANGE THE THERMOSTAT! In some cars it does not take long to change. What does take time is bleeding the coolant system of any air that entered when draining the level to facilitate the repair, this air is referred to as an ‘airlock’ and causes no end to overheating. Remember to check your coolant level when the engine is cold and always maintain a 50% mix of anti freeze to water ratio, never drive with just straight water or anti freeze in you coolant system. If your unsure of your freeze point or mix ratio, drop by and we’ll check it for you. Also it’s a good idea to flush the coolant system every 60,000K and we recommend changing the thermostat at that time as well.

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or many struggling with a disability, the few hours a week they spend at the North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association in Maple Ridge offer a respite from their often difﬁcult daily lives. For autistic children, petting and combing the quarterhorses and Welsh ponies can have a calming effect as they connect emotionally to the gentle beasts. For those who may be paralyzed or have suffered strokes, the movement of the horse underneath their saddle can help stretch and work underused muscles, improving the rider’s core strength and balance. For the wheelchairbound, riding atop a proud draft horse offers them a new perspective on the world below. But for all 85 clients the NFTRA regularly

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A Maple Ridge man was killed after his SUV slid into a ditch in Surrey.

Maple Ridge man dies in Surrey crash Black Press A Maple Ridge man is dead and his female passenger is in critical condition following a single-vehicle accident Tuesday night that saw a vehicle slide into a water-ﬁlled ditch on 176 Street. Surrey RCMP say a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was heading west on 80 Avenue at approximately 9:45 p.m., when it made a left-hand turn onto 176 Street. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which ended up in the ditch on the west side of the road. Emergency crews were called to the scene where the driver, a 39-year-old resident of Maple Ridge, was pronounced dead. His passenger, a 29-year-old female from Surrey, was taken to hospital, where she is listed in critical condition. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, although speed is believed to be a factor. Surrey RCMP are seeking witnesses, who are asked to call 604-599-0502.

NFTRA from p4 “We’ve been around for a long time,” says Conn. “It’s taken us a long time to evolve into what we are today.” NFTRA offers a wide variety of programs to suit a range of riders. Safety is paramount; riders wear helmets and are accompanied by spotters while in the riding ring. For some disabled riders, NFTRA offers a chance to re-

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tic supporter ever since,” says Conn. The association encourages all of its riders to compete, something she says helps build their self-esteem. NFTRA is looking for donations of two-by-fours, paint, and bell pole cedar bark mulch to help spruce up its new home. The association is also looking for manpower, and will be holding a work party July 14 to help get the new

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Thrifty days The back parking lot at Haney Place Mall was packed on Wednesday, something not seen in recent years, even at Christmas. The occasion was the opening of another grocery store in Maple Ridge. But this one was the talk of the town. It was difficult to find a parking space. People spilled in from the streets. Politicians, past and present, were at the ribbon cutting, and Tweeted about it before and after. Natasha Zimbaro sang the national anthem. A rock band performed, too. Free hot dogs were handed out, for a donation, as were reusable cloth shopping bags. The arrival of Thrifty Foods, however, was about more than good produce and reasonable prices, more than new jobs and tax revenue. It was about the heart of downtown Maple Ridge, much ballyhooed about its deterioration over the past decade. In more recent years, a sea change has occurred, from the newer municipal buildings, to the revamped Memorial Peace Park, and improvements to 224th Street and Lougheed Highway. Many new apartments have been constructed in and around the core, an old, troublesome one knocked down. A new bank was built on the corner of the mall lot, and Tim Hortons moved in across the street. Still, right at the middle of it all, the mall with the brick facade remained as it had since opening in 1978 – unchanged. And the inside of the shopping centre reflected that as stores began to vacate. Shoppers were going elsewhere, many of them out of town. There was no line-up to see Santa. But now Thrifty Foods, taking advantage of the district’s Town Centre Investment Incentive program, has moved in, revamped the east end of the mall, and is open 24 hours a day. Target is on target to reconstruct the west end of the mall next and open in a year or so. And residential construction is ongoing adjacent to where the district purchased 14 lots to spur further downtown development, between Haney Place and Valley Fair malls. More good is to come. But for all the talk, the opening of Thrifty Foods on Wednesday was different from other store openings in that it signified a tangible milestone in the growth of downtown Maple Ridge. A major tenant saw it worthy to invest here. We wish them much success. – The News

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ll you need is a reasonable set of brains, a willingness to listen to your professors, the memory of an elephant and you can become a doctor.” It was my uncle, an ear-nose-throat specialist, who told me that when I was 16 and Health Care considering a career Marco Terwiel in medicine. He was dead serious and, in retrospect, pretty close to the mark what was required at that time to graduate with an MD degree. That was more than half a century ago and things are different now. In my day, I was one of in a class of a 110 students, and apart from memorizing an impressive list of medical books, we had to listen to professors who expected us to pay careful attention and make notes of their opinion how to diagnose and treat various medical problems without once questioning the validity of their teachings. Asking them questions was simply not done. Pity the students who missed absorbing the strongly held opinions of our professors when exam time came. I followed my uncle’s advice and studied hard. I became a fully qualiﬁed physician, but quickly realized I was still an inexperienced doctor imbued by many medical and religious dogmas that did not appear to have a sound basis. During the graduation ceremony, the

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enlightened dean of our medical school admonished us to continue to keep up to date with what was starting to be a revolution in medical science and technology and to question the ethical consequences of all the changes. That advice was a sea change in a culture of rather rigid traditions and unquestioned authority. As children, we were raised in a culture of being respectful to authority, and apart from the normal teenage rebellious interaction with our parents, rarely dared to question our teachers, and certainly not any clergy. We dressed and behaved mostly as we were told, observed religious practices and believed firmly most of what these people in authority told us. I had the good fortune of growing up in a family of college and university educated people and no subject was taboo for discussion. That environment planted the seeds of a lifelong habit of critical appraisal of just about everything that was considered sacred in my profession and life in general. Many values withstood this re-evaluation process, but others were found to be merely mythical or outright wrong. Even though Dutch society was on the verge of a profound cultural change, the medical profession was still steeped in a stifling environment of traditions and I found the lure of a greater sense of freedom and flexibility, plus the incredible spaciousness of the North American continent irresistible and decided to pursue a career in family medicine in this country. In the process of my further professional development, I have continued to be an active supporter of challenging many firmly

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held opinions, rules and laws that did not make much sense. It took years of court challenges to establish that women have every right to control their childbearing choices without authorities meddling in them. Even today there are some physicians who refuse to prescribe the birth-control pill because some clergy threatened them with eternal damnation. Now, we are embarking on another important issue, where many of the old beliefs and values are challenged. I alluded to before how little attention was paid to educating physicians about end-of-life issues during my early years as a doctor. We were taught to deny adequate pain control for unsubstantiated fear of killing patients and ignored the basic rule for any physician to comfort always, even when a cure was out of the question. As I grew older and became more uncomfortable with how poorly we care for people near the end of their lives, I made sure I was up to date in all the scientiﬁcally sound aspects of providing palliative care. I have been qualiﬁed to teach the discipline at UBC to our future doctors for a number of years. I and other physicians strongly hold that it is not our role to be executioners. On the other hand, I applaud the honourable judge to challenge our politicians to provide a legal choice for terminally ill people on how they wish to die. This is a matter that needs a lot more civilized, sound and factual discussion. Dr. Marco Terwiel is a retired family physician who lives in Maple Ridge.

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THE NEWS/letters All we’re asking for is for is an option EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Cdns immersed in death culture (Letters, June 27). I must admit I am not quite sure what Richard Whalen is trying to say with his reference to a death culture. The one thing that we all have in common is our ﬁnite existence here on earth. When the time comes, most of us would like to exit this life in a peaceful, digniﬁed manner with a minimum of pain. For those unfortunate few who are faced with a long painful death, the loss of their faculties or gradual disintegration of their bodies, medicine can’t always help. Shouldn’t there be the option for those of us in this predicament to end it a bit sooner if they wish? That is all we are asking. PAUL GREGORY MAPLE RIDGE

Men needed not apply EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Rosenau earns B.C. NDP nomination (The News, June 27). I admire the passion and dedication to her political views shown by NDP candidate for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge Elizabeth Rosenau. The problem is the NDP ﬁghts discrimination with discrimination and this presents a conundrum. She states “she believes her visibility in the community, her background in health care, and an endorsement from Michael Sather helped her win the race.” She omits to say that men were never a consideration and need not apply. Many women have risen to great heights in politics going head-to-head with men: Margaret Thatcher, Golda Meir, Corazon Aquino, Indira Gandhi, Kim Campbell, Angela Merkel, Carol James and Christy Clark, to name just a few. The best woman or man should win To exclude a signiﬁcant portion of the possible candidates is not democracy. CHERRYL KATNICH MAPLE RIDGE

online comments Tolls on the coast • Janice Cartier @ mapleridgenews.com: My son had a doctor’s appointment on the coast.. We are from the Interior of B.C. He had no idea there was a toll on the bridge or how much it was. One day he gets a bill in the mail for $4.10. Apparently the license plate is scanned, sent to ICBC, which then bills him. The bill is then paid online on the bank website and more paperwork is done. I really can’t see how this $4.10 toll is making any money to help pay for the bridge after all this paperwork involved and I really don’t think that someone from out of town passing through should be tolled to pay for a bridge on the coast.

In a coma • Claus Andrup @ mapleridgenews.com: Re: Tenant burned by possible meth chemicals. One would not want for a moment to suggest that the District of Maple Ridge and the RCMP are asleep at the wheel, would one? The question is, were they in a coma while this situation developed? They may want to review their own files to see when the last incident took place here. They want to review the increase in the number of new faces that appeared in the streets of Haney over the past month. They may want to do a number of things. They may want to, but clearly they have not. I don’t imagine there is a single resident in Haney who was unaware of this developing situation. The ineptitude is breathtaking.

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Don’t leave your trash behind EDITOR, THE NEWS:

The nice weather has finally arrived and everyone wants to get out and enjoy it. And so we should. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have a great number of lovely parks, large and small, for our families to enjoy. When I take my grandson, two-year-old Linden, for our daily walk to the neighborhood parks I always take a garbage bag along. It started out to be for our garbage – drink containers, banana peels. It has turned out to be a bag to collect the refuse we find along the way – other people’s garbage. The other day we filled the bag. Along the street, in the school yard and the Lions Park on Harris Road, we found garbage others had left behind. Linden usually spots it first. He picks it up and says “oh, oh” as he brings it to me to put in the bag. What a shame that a two-

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Linden, 2, and his grandmother filled a bag with garbage collected on their walk the other day. year-old is more conscious of the need to look after our parks than the folks who are old enough to buy the drinks that seem to leave the majority of the mess.

I told Linden that we were going to try to send a message to people that they should clean up after themselves. He’s just not big enough to pick up more

than a bag at a time. A good summertime reminder: if you bring it – take it away when you leave. PAM STEC PITT MEADOWS

Not question of health with second-hand smoke EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Why not ban sale of cigarettes (Letters, June 29). Two smokers wrote to complain about a suggested ban of smoking on balconies would restrict their freedom. They claim that there were many more dangers pollutants than cigarette smoke. This is true. I know of a very health conscious person who avoided cigarette smoke, but every day she would run an hour on a busy street. She felt safe on that street. To me, that street was so ﬁlled with car fumes, I could not walk on it.

She, however, had become very used to it. She died of lung cancer. I live away from busy streets, and when in Haney, ﬁnd it difﬁcult to breathe the air that so many accept as normal. When I was young, smoking was everywhere, and it did not bother me. Now if I am in a smoky room, my eyes become so red I can not drive a car. While car fumes are worse, people are no longer use to cigarette smoke. It is not a question of what is worse for health, but what people are used to coping with. In the same way many peo-

ple worry about cell tower waves or smart meter waves, many more electronic items are more dangerous. But perception is that they are dangerous.

“When I was young, smoking was everywhere, and it did not bother me.” People claim non-organic food products are a danger to health, yet will eat un-

healthy food products that are so much worse. Someone may exercise for two hours, then eat a greasy hamburger with all its chemicals. It is not logical anymore to say you love all animals, then eat a big steak. Cigarette prohibition would not work any more than it does with marijuana. Public pressure against the drug is working. That is why you wrote your letter, to complain about how effective public pressure is against your right to use your drug. DAN BANOV WHONNOCK

Changes have nothing to do with protecting fish EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Lately, MP Randy Kamp, parliamentary secretary to Fisheries Minister Keith Ashfield, has been responding to persons who criticize changes to the Fisheries Act in Bill C-38 – in particular, fish habitat protection and the lack of it under the new bill – as making unsubstantiated claims and inferring that they have not read the bill. He also states that the Fisheries Act still bans dumping of deleterious substances into water. Both Mr. Kamp and his boss, Mr. Ashfield, out here recently to defend the

changes, state that changes were needed so that farmers and municipalities could clean their ditches. Of course, the changes removing fish habitat protection have nothing to do with the Enbridge Northern Gateway project, which will cross over a hundred watercourses in British Columbia, even though it has recently been revealed that Enbridge has been lobbying the fisheries department for more than two years to relax regulations to fish habitat to make it easier for Enbridge to build its pipelines. What is interesting is

that while Mr. Kamp and Mr. Ashfield are out here defending the changes and stating that fish will still be protected, a letter has surfaced that Mr. Ashfield wrote on June 14 to the president of the Union of Environment Workers. In it he states that changes to Canada’s environmental protection laws in Bill C-38 will offer new tools to authorize water pollution. He goes on to state that the existing Fisheries Act needed to be changed since it doesn’t provide enough options allowing industry to disrupt or contaminate fish habitat and that the amend-

ed act will provide flexibility and establish new tools to authorize deposits of deleterious substances. Four former fisheries ministers have blasted the changes to the Fisheries Act as a serious weakening of fish habitat protection. I wonder how Mr. Ashfield reconciles the differences of his statements in his letter to what he is telling the general public. DOUG STANGER MAPLE RIDGE

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‘Our staff, municipality do good job’ Taxes from front The previous year, the average homeowner saw an increase of 5.95 per cent. On Tuesday, however, Coun. Bruce Bell proposed a resolution that staff prepare a budget with a tax increase of three per cent instead of four, but was defeated. “The thought behind it is costs will keep rising and the demand for services will not decline,” said Bell. “I believe that council should re-examine some of the long-standing practices and assumptions. We need to ensure financial sustainability by efficient and responsible use of the municipal taxes.” His resolution got support from councillors Janis Elkerton and David Murray, but was defeated after three other councillors and the mayor voted against it. “In 2008, we had a financial crisis, which was probably as bad as the Great Depression, and we are still recovering from it,” said Elkerton. “We are still doing practice the same way we have always done it, while the provincial and federal governments are tightening their belts. I know municipalities are challenged, but I’ve heard from a number of citizens about the exponentially increasing taxes.” Two other municipalities, however, heeded complaints from residents and recently preparing budgets with no tax increases. West Vancouver adopted a zero-per-cent tax increase for 2012, and Mission is doing the same in 2013. “I would rather not give any increase, but I’m a realist. I would like to do a better job at advertising how the increases come about,” Coun. Gwen O’Connell said before voting against Bell’s resolution for a lower tax increase. “Our staff and municipality do a very good job. We are a lean machine,” she added. “The newspapers and the media publish all the time about how these cities and how the mayor, council and staff are out of control. I don’t think that’s the way it is in our community.” O’Connell also noted she hasn’t received any negative feedback about property taxes from residents. The only phone call she got this year was from a person who thanked her for the tax bill because they expected the increase to be

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Tom Murray has started a petition (naemurray@shaw.ca). . a lot higher. The four per cent tax increase was proposed for next year in a report to council by the city’s director ﬁnance, Dean Rear. The increase is based on “broad assumptions” that include maintaining services that are being increasingly stretched as the community grows. The increase, council noted, was not set in stone, but only a target. Coun. Doug Bing felt Bell’s resolution to plan for a tax increase of three per cent was an “arbitrary” number. “We are just picking a number out of the air,” said Bing. “But a lot of time and thought have

gone into coming up with the numbers that Dean [Rear] came up with.” Coun. Tracy Miyashita felt council was setting itself up for failure if staff prepared a budget with a three-per-cent increase, instead of four. “It’s not that I don’t support low taxes or manageable taxes. I think we are being very unrealistic,” said Miyashita, who also voted against Bell’s resolution. “We have four per cent in there, but that’s not what our tax [increase] is going to be. It’s just giving up something to play with. I am just going to support it as it stands as we have for years.”

Mayor Deb Walters stressed that city staff have been cautioned to keep next year’s tax increase to a minimum. “I think it’s too bad that we pick a number of four per cent. I think that this council has delivered a very strong message to our staff and I think that they’ve heard it loud and clear to keep our tax increase as low as they possibly can without cutting services.” During November’s municipal election, though, Walters seemed open to staff to preparing a budget based on no tax increase – a project suggested by her opponent John Becker. “I think people in this community who are on a ﬁxed income, who have lost a job or have seen a stagnation or ... a decrease in their wages, deserve to see their circumstances reﬂected in the budgeting process at city hall,” said Becker. “I think staff and council should go through the exercise of a zero tax increase and explain to the citizens what that means in the way of cuts to services and capital expenditures.”

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Ruskin Dam an ideal project: Horgan Dam from front “The NDP [is] willing to put 165 jobs over six years at risk, this is something our government is not willing to do.” However, Horgan said the Ruskin Dam renovations would not be stopped. “The Ruskin Dam is a good project, it’s the kind of project we support,” Horgan said. He cited the dam’s location close to the Lower Mainland, the fact that it’s publicly owned, and its small environmental footprint as an existing heritage site as reasons to move forward with the project. “A lot of planning has gone into this project, it’s already gone through an independent third party review ... it’s an ideal project,” Horgan said. “For [Coleman] to make mischief like this, it’s irresponsible on his part.” The $800-million Ruskin Dam project got underway last year, and is expected to be complete by 2018. In addition to upgrades to its generators, the dam will also be seismically upgraded to ensure it remains intact in the event of an

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Ruskin Dam will be seismically upgraded. earthquake. Due to those seismic concerns, had the dam not been upgraded, it would have to be decommissioned instead, at a cost of $250 to $300 million, according to Maple Ridge-Mission Liberal MLA Marc Dalton. “The people in Ruskin understand this is a safety issue,” he said. However, Horgan said some Hydro projects the Liberals have committed to would be reviewed should the NDP come to power, and could be delayed due to exorbitant costs. “The Liberals have saddled British Colombians with burgeoning rates and runaway debt,”

he said. “There’s $18 billion of Hydro projects on their wish list, and I’m not convinced all of these are in the best interest of British Colombians.” Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows NDP MLA Mike Sather noted the contract the province has with independent power producers to purchase run-of-river electricity is costing B.C. Hydro more than $100 per megawatt/ hour, 10 times the current market rate. “Run-of-river, on the face of it, is a good idea: It’s greener than gas, coal, or oil,” said Sather. “But they’ve done without any ﬁlter ... or due diligence.” The kind of spending

the Liberals are proposing for B.C. Hydro isn’t sustainable, he contended. “They are by far the biggest spending government B.C. has ever seen,” Sather added. “I don’t think we should spend beyond our means.” Both Coleman and Dalton want the NDP need to get specific about which Hydro projects they would delay or cancel, as it could risk jobs and negatively affect the economy. Dalton noted the high price per megawatt factors in capital costs independent power producers have paid to build run-of-river operations, while “heritage” sites like the WAC Bennett Dam provide cheap power because taxpayers have long since paid for construction costs. “We are still benefitting from investments made years ago by [former B.C. premier] WAC Bennett,” Dalton said. “But if we want to maintain the lowest rates in North America, we need to invest again. “It’s expensive right now, but we benefit down the road.”

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Although the city supported the bylaw, it was not unanimous. Coun. Janis Elkerton and Bruce Bell voted against it. Elkerton felt the bylaw was duplicating services already provided. “I am also concerned that there will be remuneration to directors on Metro Vancouver’s board that are quite excessive,” she added. Elkerton reminded council that they were starting a budget planning process that sets out next year’s tax increase.

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“If you look after the pennies, the dollars will look after themselves,” she said. Final adoption of the bylaw will take place at a Metro Vancouver meeting in November.

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Metro must name WTE technology first Region kicks off informal search for locations, partners by J eff Nagel Black Press Metro Vancouver is launching an informal 90-day process to identify potential sites and operators of a new waste-to-energy plant to consume more of the region’s garbage. But some directors fear it’s a recipe for panic in their cities if prospective sites are

named this fall because Metro won’t yet know what technology – incineration or some alternate method – will be used. Surrey Coun. Marvin Hunt said it’s “crazy” for Metro to identify locations without being able to tell fearful neighbours what might actually be built there, adding some WTE systems may be much less contentious than others. “That is the best possible way to stir up a community in ignorance and fear and they have every right to that,” Hunt

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I don’t think either of them ever thought they were being forced into a speciﬁc role by the other. I spent all of last summer and fall with Parenting my parents Graham Hookey when my father’s condition had worsened. I did a lot of puttering around and berry-picking at that time, and while I dragged him along when I could, he still spent most of his time in the house and my mother felt the stress of his care and condition. They both seemed a bit out of sorts with the new reality. So, my objective for the couple of weeks I am visiting is to restore a little familiarity to my mother’s day. The outside will be my domain and the inside her’s. I’ll be popping in more often than my dad did, to check on her and reafﬁrm I’m doing the work the way she wants me to; that’s more to keep her engaged in the process than to really ask her handyman advice. My father told me long ago that you just had to let her have her say, then do it the way that makes sense anyway. He could have been a diplomat.

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My sister and I have both noticed a certain disorientation in my mother since my father passed away. Perhaps there is some natural decline in the information processing pathways, but I suspect it’s more the confusion that has accompanied routines that were not those she’d become accustomed to for many years. Change is hard on anyone, but life-altering change has to be extremely difﬁcult on the elderly, particularly those whose mental processes have already begun to deteriorate.

”Change is hard on anyone, but life-altering change has to be extremely difficult on the elderly, particularly those whose mental processes have already begun to deteriorate.” I am hopeful that a little normalcy in her routine will, in fact, give my mother a two-week vacation from the uncertainty she has felt for some time. She needs that vacation a lot more than I need one. Graham Hookey writes about education, parenting and eldercare (ghookey@yahoo.com).

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Hammond mill to help house needy staff reporter Interfor’s Hammond Cedar Mill will help provide housing for those who need it most, and at the same time, bringing joy to children across the province. The local mill will be supplying the lumber for Canfor’s Playhouse Challenge, which will see the building of several magnificent and whimsical children’s playhouses to be sold to corporate donors, with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity Canada locations across B.C. Each magical playhouse is a collaborative project, with a B.C. forest products company donating building materials, an architectural team contributing their creativity in design, and a local builder providing their expertise in construction. “We’re incredibly proud and excited to see this inaugural Playhouse Challenge come to fruition and not only bring joy to families across B.C., but also showcase the vast array of unique applications for B.C.’s sustainable forest products,” says Don Kayne, president and CEO of Canfor. “It’s inspiring to watch the teams that have been brought together for this challenge as they compete to create the most original playhouses between the Pacific and the Rockies – and from what I’ve seen so far, they won’t disappoint.” Finished playhouses will be on display in a specially themed area at the 2012 Fair at the PNE, where they are expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors throughout the 17-day event that runs Aug. 18 to Sept. 3. Following the Fair, the playhouses will be sold to pre-registered corporate buyers for donation to children’s charity organizations across the province. Funds raised will go to Habitat for Humanity Canada affiliate locations to build decent, affordable housing for hard-working families in B.C. Students from BCIT are designing and building a playhouse for the Challenge, competing against professional architects and builders to create the fan-favourite playhouse. “BCIT as an organization is so proud to be involved in this exciting and innovative fundraiser,” said BCIT President Don Wright. “It’s an incredible opportunity for our students, and the benefits of the project will reach so many children and families across the province.” • For more information on Canfor’s Playhouse Challenge visit www.playhousechallenge.com.

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Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin (left) is joined by Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Mike Sather and Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton to officially open Thrifty Foods’ new downtown location Wednesday morning.

Thrifty Foods open for business staff reporter Thrifty Foods continued their expansion into the Lower Mainland with the opening of a 24-hour grocery store in downtown Maple Ridge on Wednesday. Jim Dores, president of the Vancouver Island-based grocery chain, was joined by Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Mike Sather, and Mayor Ernie Daykin to officially open the store, Wednesday morning. The completely renovated

store uses renewable natural gas and energy saving features including an integrated heating, cooling, lighting, and refrigeration system. As a Fortis B.C. and B.C. Hydro Power Smart partner, the refurbished location includes a state-of-the-art refrigeration system that uses natural CO2 rather than synthetic refrigerant gas. In total, the store’s energy efficient upgrades and monitoring systems ensure a 65 per cent lower carbon footprint than a typical grocery retailer. “Our new, 35,000-square-

foot store in Haney Place Mall offers the best in fresh and some of the greenest aisles in the business,” said Dores. “With an extensive array of both local and organic and a range of Power Smart features, we are a convenient, fresh and friendly new choice in the neighbourhood.” Store manager Dave Krupski said the store plans to give back to the community, starting with a free swim day this Saturday, July 7 at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, sponsored by Thrifty Foods. “I am excited to work with

over 95 new employees ... from within the Maple Ridge community,” said Dave Krupski, store manager of the Maple Ridge location. “I look forward to supporting local events like the Caribbean Festival, as well as helping out those in need within the community as is our tradition since we first opened our doors in 1977.” Thrifty Foods is under the Sobeys Inc. banner, has a total of 28 retail grocery stores across the Lower Mainland, throughout Vancouver Island and on Saltspring Island.

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have always remembered the ﬁrst funeral I attended. I was in my early teens and a friend of my parents passed away. I remember sitting in the church looking at the casket and thought how horrible it was that, when I die, I will be put into a box that was going to be buried in a hole in the ground. I didn’t think about it often, but every once in a while it was there in my mind. In my late teens, I discovered cremation, and while I wasn’t crazy about being cremated and being turned into ashes, it was inﬁnitely better then burial. Growing up with a Catholic mom and Protestant dad, I went to Sunday school, where I learned about Jesus. It became a habit to pray before I went to sleep, and if troubles came my way during the day, I was quick to pray. But if I had a good day, I was just as quick not to pray. In my 20s, I met the person who would change my life and many of my ideas forever. His name is Jesus Christ. I felt the strongest desire in my heart to get to know Him instead of just knowing about Him. I went to the Catholic church.

It was still the time that an adult received catechism from a priest and I was baptized into the Catholic church. I really love my Acts of Faith Catholic Léni Vandersteen faith, but I believe that it is not about being Catholic. Anyone who accepts the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and trusts in Him will go to Heaven. I have learned that you cannot love something you really do not know and you will not follow someone you do not love. In fact, Jesus said the same thing (John 14:21-24). A personal Jesus is one with whom we can enter into a relationship. I have found there is no greater happiness than having a personal and intimate relationship with the God of all creation and there is no greater privilege than knowing that this Almighty, ever-living God is also a

loving Father. I have also learned that no believer should be wondering what happens after death. They should be sure. It not only gives one peace, but also comfort to know that they will be with the Lord if that is their choice because we choose where we will spend eternity. With the coming of Jesus Christ, a sentence is carried out, or judgment is carried out (John 9:39). This means that humanity begins to be divided, because all must take a position in respect to Him. There is nothing that any one of us can ever do to reach Heaven on our own because we are all sinners. But Jesus Christ came to save us from our sins. He is the Savior. He is my Savior. About a dozen years ago, my husband and I invested in a small piece of real estate, two graves, side by side. One day I will take off my overcoat, which is my body, and that will be put in that box and buried in that hole in the ground. But I won’t be there. I will be with the Lord. Léni Vandersteen is a ministry leader at St. Luke’s Church.

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Graph in latest carbon tax report shows decline in overall emissions that was largely caused by recession, and increase after the economy began to recover. Lake acknowledged that it will be “challenging” for B.C. to meet its target of a 33 per cent reduction in emissions by 2020, especially with new liqueﬁed natural gas development expected to include gasﬁred electric power by that time. Options include carbon dioxide capture and storage from natural gas production, and the gas industry purchasing offsets to make up for extra emissions, he said. One sign that the carbon tax is working as

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Clematis ... KLEM-uh-tis ... kle-MAT-tis F

ew things in gardening are as controversial as to how to properly pronounce clematis, and trying to convince some people that both versions Gardening are perfectly acceptable is a Mike Lascelle lot like flogging a dead parrot. In my experience, the instigators are almost always persons of British descent, so I have developed a personal defense mechanism using a little bit of their own culture, specifically Monty Python’s Flying Circus. So the next time you correct my kle-MAT-tis and see me grinning your way, please keep in mind that I’m envisioning you with John Cleese’s head and a dead parrot in hand, throwing a big fit, just consider it my quirky way of coping with your grammatical insolence. Now that I’ve got that off my chest, let’s talk about how to grow the world’s most popular flowering vine. Clematis has been a garden favourite for centuries now and many of the best-selling cultivars today are well over a hundred years old, including ‘Nelly Moser’ (1897), ‘Ville de Lyon’ (1899), ‘Duch-

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(From left) Clematis BIJOU; clematis ‘Mrs. N. Thompson’; clematis ‘Niobe’. ess of Edinburgh’ (1874), ‘Star of India’ (1871) and the venerable ‘Jackmanii’ (1862). That’s not to say that there’s nothing new in clematis. This year brought us Raymond Evison’s Flora collection, Clematis BIJOU and FILIGREE, both of which have standard-sized blooms and an ultra-compact (only 30 centimetres high) growth habit suitable for smaller containers and even hanging baskets. Regular clematis varieties can also be grown in containers, but you should consider 60cm x 60cm

x 60cm as a minimum size and be sure to provide some sort of support, such as a mini-trellis or obelisk. The pot will have to have adequate drainage and you will need a rich planting medium, such as the Sea Soil container blends. Choose a shorter cultivar for growing in containers, such as ‘Niobe’ (deep ruby-red), Multi Blue (rufﬂed stamens), ‘Mrs. N Thompson’ (purple with a red bar) or ‘Proteus’ (double lilac). For those of you looking for those shed-smothering varieties, try Clematis terniﬂora (Sweet Autumn

Clematis), Clematis montana ‘Freda’ (bronze-red foliage) or Clematis tangutica, with its nodding yellow summer flowers. Pruning clematis can be a bit confusing for some, as they are classed into three pruning groups: A, B and C. A clematis bloom only on last year’s wood and should have dead or weak stems removed after flowering, usually in May or June. Group B1 flower both on last year’s wood (in May-June) and again in September – these can be pruned in late February or early

March by leaving some stems intact (to bloom early) and cutting others back (to bloom later). Both B2 and C groups flower continuously from June to September and can be pruned in late February to early March by cutting them down to two sets of strong buds. If you are not sure which pruning group to use, just take note of when your clematis blooms and remember that almost all doubles and large bicolor types (such as ‘Bees Jubilee’) are in the B1 group. The second most common question I receive about clematis is about which ones grow in deep shade, and while many garden guides list a number of them (such as ‘Jackmanii’), the resulting flower display is rather lacklustre and the vines are almost always leggy. The exception here are two species (and their cultivars): clematis alpina and macropetala, which seem to flower well in sun or shade with their distinct nodding blooms and easy to manage short stature (average of three metres tall). Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_acer@hotmail.com).

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249,800

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11739 Blakely, Pitt Meadows

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494,900

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619,000

14294 MARC ROAD

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#30 23281 KANAKA WAY

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$539,000

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11741 Lighthouse Court

Super clean and ready to move into. 4 bedroom 3 bathroom basement entry home. Tiled Entrance to greet your guests leads up to nice open ﬂoor plan. Formal L/R, Kitchen with white cabinets and breakfast bar. Cozy family room with sliders to the patio. Awesome outdoor living area with terraced yard. Executive neighbourhood. Call for appointment today.

Tasteful and totally renovated. This is a designer’s dream come true. 2 storey 3 bedroom home with a stunning Cherrywood kitchen. Real hardwood and slate ﬂoors. Generous sized master.Huge main bath. Private fenced yard perfect for entertaining. Quiet cul -de-sac neighbourhood. Short walk to West Coast Express. Call Brenda for more details.

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24154 102 B Street

20207 Chigwell Street

Super basement family home with a one bedroom suite in the basement. This home backs onto greenbelt, is on a quiet street, and 3 blocks from the WC Express. Brand new appliances, a new sundeck, new paint and carpets in the suite, and lots more.

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339,900

IF ONLY THE BEST WILL DO!! $

MIKE HUBER 604.839.8647

Beautifully appointed 2 bdrm + den, ground ﬂoor suite. Top of the line kitchen appliances, granite countertops, mirrored closet doors in master bedroom plus much much more too numerous to mention. Facing courtyard unit has cedar hedged yard 25 ft x 33 ft and 2 parking stalls. Only 4 units of this layout. Steps to Golf Course, near shopping and transportation. Gym, billiards table, sauna, lounge & guest suite all available. MEET ME AT THE FAIRWAYS.

RON MITCHELL

604-617-9642

Selling your Home for all it’s worth

604.467.3871

Price Improved for Quick Sale! $519,500 #37-24185 106B Avenue

MLS# V930246

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#0902

#0904

#0907

Vint 1929 Character Home

Private 1.05 Acre!!

Rancher - N Maple Ridge

Huge flat 75900 sq. ft. lot! Original 21/4” fir flooring, wood windows, thick crown mouldings & baseboards. Bright + open layout, views to the south. Walk to Westcoast Xpress & park. $299,900

Overlooking the forest and Alouette River. 3 bdrms + 3 baths + studio/workshop perfect for home based business - one of a kind!! This could be the one you have been looking for! $440,000

2 bdrm rancher, 50’x200’ lot. Has a 24’x20’ heated garage/workshop w/220 wiring. RV parking. Large fully fenced backyard w/10’x8’ storage shed and play area for the children. $339,500

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

#0910

#0890

#0878

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Custom home!! Gated and secure!! Parking galore! High-end ﬁnishings. Attached 18x15’6” shop w/2 pce bath. In-ground pool! Sprinkler system. Bells & whistles throughout. $524,500

What a deal!! Solid older 3 storey + bsmt. Good exposure corner. Commercial on main, 2 - 1 bdrm apts on each 2nd & 3rd ﬂoor. This art-deco bldg is a great buy!! $199,900

Silverdale area. 10 acres treed land. Use your imagination, build your dream home. $549,000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

Stunning End Unit!

Maplewood Creek, MR. 3 level townhome backs onto greenbelt. Renovated kitchen! Complex is on cul-de-sac, close to all levels of schools. New roof! Close to transit, shopping. $369,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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#0889

The Horizons

#0812

Show Home Cond.

5 Acres of Total Privacy

W. Abby! Convenient Loc! Super convenient location for freeway access! Near new shopping complex off Mt. Lehman! Schools! Rancher on 6560 sq ft private lot w/RV parking! Get in before it is gone! $412,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

#0869

The Mews

Corner unit overlooking Heritage Park!! Sweeping views! Watch the sun rise & set from the comfort of your 2 bdrm, 2 bath apt. Beautiful kitchen! Bright! Airy! 2 parking. Locker. $369,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0897

Decorated to the Nines

Shows a 10+!! WOW!! Top ﬂ unit w/ granite kitch. open to vaulted lvg rm. Bdrm has great built-in cabs that stay. 3 yr young dev close to freeway and future 20 acre shopping dev. $209,900

Beautiful condo!! Corner end unit - very bright open & impressive. View of Mt. Baker and to south. Walk to all amenities. Children & pets welcome. Rentals allowed. Priced to sell! $169,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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#0926

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Park Place! Totally redone - like new laminate & ﬂoor, doors, mouldings within 2 years! Shows a “10”! Walk to Sevenoaks, Tim Hortons, Superstore & more! 55+, no pets. $154,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0826

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View, view, view!! Long priv. drive/w, no neighbours!! 2 bdrm. mobile. Look out to Chilliwack, wraparound decks, 2 full baths, vinyl wind., oak kitch. & more. Potential subdivision. $489,000

Granite kitch. w/maple cabs. Hardwood ﬂoors. thru-out. 3 bdrms up w/3pce ensuite off master. Single enclosed garage. Bonus room on the lower level has separate entrance. $299,900

#0855

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#0906

Popular gated “Blackberry Estates”! Adultoriented! RV parking! Amazing views! Rancher w/fully ﬁnished bsmt. 3 bdrms, 3 baths. Large master on main! Super-sized bsmt. Dble Garage. $396,500

South facing 2 bdrm. 2 bath unit at College Park Place. Walk to UFV, sports complex, shopping, dining, movies. This is convenience! Quiet side of complex. New roof in 2008. $169,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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ABBOTSFORD – Corner unit w/Mt. Baker view!! Walk to restaurants, shopping & banking. Parking nearby!! Close to transportation routes. No rental restrictions. Private balcony. $93,500

Centrally located with many updates!! Electrical upgraded w/new CSA #, newer roof! New skirting, ﬂooring, windows, new ceiling in mbdrm & hallway! Fully fenced & private yard! $76,500

Everglades Resort! Hatzic Lake! Boating! Fishing! Sunbathing! Minutes from town! Gated rec resort! Only 45 mins east of Vancouver & min from Westcoast Express. Park your trailer. $49,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

Building / Development In-town Building Lot Some commercial potential! Only $159,000 #0763 New #0778 Subdivision Cedar/Egglestone Building lots starting at $149,900. Call for lot layout & info package. #0885 Centrally Located Lot!! Close to schools, shopping, West Coast Ex. Would allow for detached garage from lane. $159,500 #0868 Close to Town & West Coast Express 3 Building Lots Close to Rec Centre/Parks! Starting at $164,900 #0682 70’ x 120’ Lot Cherry St - Mission Can be built on or held for potential investment! $189,900 Prime Acre #0825 To Build!!! Prime 1.1 acres in great Silverdale location!!! Land value!! Surrounded by big future Genstar development. $229,000 Cedar Valley #0872 Corner Lot Excellent location 6006 sq. ft. lot. $229,900 Magniﬁcent #0880 View Lots! 4 lots from almost 6000 sqft to 7860 sqft. New subdivision of lots on Knight St. $244,900 each #0890 10 Acres in Silverdale area $549,000 #0823

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199,900

299,900

#47 23580 DEWDNEY TK RD

INVEST IN FUTURE 80X130’ LEVEL LOT

• Rancher. • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. • Vaulted ceilings, crawl space. • Rear of complex, patio.

• 2 bedrooms. • Rancher Rents for $1250/mo • Duplex size lot fully fenced.

Ed Gurm 604-202-7475

FORECLOSURE 12014 209ST

MLS V947110

CARE FREE LIVING 55 YRS

Brookside Realty

the I provide ca n u o y service n o t n u co

Brookside Realty

604.467.5000 OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 PM

WILLOWS IN FRASERVIEW $

339,900

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS RANCHER $

444,900

Maple Ridge

#404-1420 Parkway Coq

Maple Ridge

• Beautifully appointed 2 bedroom and 2 bath top Àoor corner suite. • Loads of light throughout, kitchen plus eating area and the bedrooms located at opposite sides for privacy. • Built by Polygon, this is a worry free move into a well managed complex! • Too much to list...

• Large 1700 sq ft custom built rancher with unobstructed view of Golden Ears Mountains. • Lovingly cared for by the original owner featuring double garage, newer paint, 3 bdrm, 3 baths, including 3 pce. ensuite • 2 skylights, large aluminmum covered patio and more.

• Brand new, HST paid by Seller! • Fully ¿nished, over 4000 sq ft 6 bed home. • Located in high end home area close to schools and all life’s needs. • Luxuriously ¿nished detail up and down! • Spacious bedrooms upstairs plus heavenly ensuite.

Randy & Tracy DeLair

Jim Isherwood

604-467-5000

“Mr. Rogers” Glenn 604-790-2345 Luke 604-780-2304

604-463-2991

SHOW & SELL!!! $

595,000

• Adult oriented 55+ • Awesome apartment with the master bedroom on the main Àoor. • Second Àoor, offers an open den overlooking the living room, 2nd bedroom and enclosed balcony to view the river • The use of lots of amenities included with this home.

Chris Frandsen

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

GORGEOUS NEW HOME $

509,900

11704-193B Street P.M. Great family home in Pitt Meadows, located on a quiet street. Master bdrm on main level with 2 pc. ensuite, walk in closet, 2 additional bedrooms, large living room, dining room and large kitchen. Large downstairs with additional Master bdrm with walk in closet, huge rec room along with den & storage room. Roof is approx 8 yrs old, furnace is 2 yrs old. Backyard has fantastic in ground pool. Close to all amenities incl. new Golden Ears Bridge which is just minutes away!

Dianne Enns 604-655-2505 dianneenns@royallepage.ca

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

Helping you is what we do.

174,900

539,900

20253 Kent Street Custom built ‘Riverside Estates’ basement entry home sits on a large fenced lot. Curved staircase up to spacious main with Japanese cherry hardwood ﬂoors, 3 bdrms, formal dining & living room and eat-in kitchen with island & desk area. Large attached Family Room with built in surround sound. Bonus down is Rec Room along with 4th bedroom. Spacious 1 bedroom in-law accommodation with its own covered entrance. Security system, hot tub and kid friendly backyard. RV Parking.

• 4 bedroms 2 bathrooms • 1 bedroom basement suite • Updated kitchen, Front door • 63 x 119 fully fenced lot • West Maple Ridge

Brookside Realty

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2 - 4 PM

MLS V958456

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2 - 4

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2 - 4 PM

378,000

604-250-7755

615,500

Maple Ridge • 2 storey with fully ¿nished basement with outside access. • Maple cabinets in kitchen, island, Butler’s pantry, large family room off kitchen. • 4 large bedrooms on the upper level. • Basement offers 2 bedrooms, den, family room, full cabinets for summer kitchen.

Chris Frandsen

604-467-5000

CALLING ALL DEVELOPERS AND BUILDERS $ 2,450,000

23539 Gilker Hill Road Maple Ridge • Proposed 27 unit townhouse project with good home and potential lots. • Much technical work completed and information can be made available to quali¿ed buyer • Very attractive price per unit. Near Elem.

Jim Isherwood

604-250-7755

For a complete list of OPEN HOUSES check out our website: www.brooksiderealty.ca Sid Alamo

Steve Anderson

Luke Ash

Chad August

J.J Bakker

Debra Bell

Karen Bennett

Dawn Bickle

Chris Braden

Allan Carlson

Randy DeLair

Tracy DeLair

Randall Didiuk

Pat Drummond

Angela Dundas

Sarah Eales

Dianne Enns

Brian Fedyshen

Jeanie Fox

Chris Frandsen

Danny Gerbrandt

Lennie Gullmes

Rolf Gullmes

Ed Gurm

Gina Halinda

Don Hart

Ken Hemminger

Nicole Hunt

Dave Hyslop

Jim Isherwood

Nathan Isherwood

Nicole Jackson

Coleen Jennings

Al Knuttila

Joel Lycan

Brenda Lyster

Michelle Larose

Taryn McKay

Rick Medhurst

Jeremy McCarthy

Carla McColeman

Judith Muratoff

Jessica Norman

Betty Olsen

Debi Pearce

Don Pearce

Ray Pelto

Bob Quinnell

Jim Quinnell

Dave Rickard

Glenn Rogers

Luke Rogers

Claudio Sartore

Tyra Sauriol

Chase Shymkiw

Yolanta Siwinski

Tammy Sonne

Laurell Sware

Greg Swatske

Mary Spann

Trevor Tache

Ralph Tedford

Bob Terepocki

Joel Twaites

Amanda vandenBrink

Bob vandenBrink

Vicky vanHerwaarden

Virginia Windover

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For the way you live

DEBBIE SHEPPARD

778-988-1224

604-312-3705

OFFICE 604-466-2838

OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM

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636,000

189,000

458,000

THIS PRICE WILL MOVE YOU!

24314 105A AVENUE

RELAX BY THE POOL

Super spacious 2 bedroom condo located in the heart of Maple Ridge. Great location, affordable, PLUS a fantastic view of the Golden Ears Mountain. This one’s the total package! Call Terri today!

This “Oakvale” built Maple Crest home has three spacious bedrooms and a loft that could be a 4th bedroom, nestled away on a quiet cul-de-sac location. Make your offer today!

Entertain, relax, and enjoy with all the beneﬁts of owning a home with a pool this summer! This spacious basement entry home on a 1/3 of an acre gives you lots of growing space.

View more pictures and information at www.terrismith.ca

539,900

327,000

Ask Rob Jeeves

FINEST IN THE PRIMEST

QUICK POSSESSION POSSIBLE

BEST PRICED LEASE

• Enjoy the Meadow Gardens lifestyle • 1364 sq. ft. apartment w/ rooftop deck • 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms • Top ﬂoor, corner suite, south/east exposure • Move in right away!

• 1600 sq. ft. open space • Second ﬂoor space in Garibaldi Place • Great parking, central to downtown • Rent includes triple net–unbelievable! • Great landlord! Don’t miss this one!

$639,900 GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD

12520 HOLLY STREET • 1,395 sqft rancher on 13,355 sqft lot • 3 bdrms + 2 bath • 360 sqft deck in back • View of the Golden Ears Mountain • Great Location

• 4, 077 sqft • 5 bdrm + 4 bath • 2 acres (could be subdivided) • Deluxe master with ﬁreplace • 600 sq ft deck off bedroom • Oversized family room

www.AskRobJeeves.com • email: rjeeves@shaw.ca

THE

Ron Antalek

NEW LISTING! ¼ ACRE LOT

THIS IS NOT A MISPRINT

12116 238B STREET

21685 122 AVENUE

That’s all the owner is asking for this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, plus 1 bedroom in-law suite in a quiet West Side neighbourhood. The home has country-style kitchen, hardwood ﬂoors, garage, a large private yard and a great deal more. This will likely sell to the ﬁrst caller. $398,800

The schools you hoped for await your children from this lovely basement-entry home. Located near the highly regarded Meadow Ridge Private School, the spacious home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a family room, ﬁnished lower level, double garage, and it’s familypriced at $519,900.

In love with yesteryear? You can return to a quieter and gentler place where pride in family and home is evident by happy children playing, well-cared-for homes, and neighbours who pause to talk. Lots of updates in this charming home: windows, roof, and hardwood ﬂoors. Priced to sell at $389,900.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-5

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

ME E H OE E K R U T FEAF TH E W O

IN BC

TEAM

OPEN SUN. 2-4PM

$1,500,000 PERFECT FOR THE LARGE FAMILY

• 2 Storey with Basement & Rec Room • Backs on to greenbelt • Floor to ceiling rock ﬁreplace • Deluxe master with vaulted ceiling • Fully fenced back yard • Great location close to schools & shops

604-828-3445

The Realtor who unites “Hearts and Homes” OPEN SAT. 2-4PM

$424,900

1000/mth

• The esteemed “Shady Lane” area • Beautifully updated basement home • 1418 on main, 2474 total sq.ft. • 70 x 120 lush green and private backyard • This one is a beauty. Call today!

OPEN SUN. 2-4PM G TIN LIS

Jan Hickman

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629 W NE

debbiesheppard.com

$439,000

Starting at $329,900 Showhome at #15 11252 Cottonwood Drive • Cottonwood Ridge: Nicely finished townhomes with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Some have a finished basement • Hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops, crown moldings • Gas fireplace • Garage for 2 cars • 6 appliances and blinds included

NEW HOMES FROM $ 439,000

Cottonwood Ridge New Townhomes

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

Showhome at 10558 Jackson Road • Albion Terraces quality built nicely finished • 9 foot ceilings on the main floor. new 2 storey homes with basements. • Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, • Separate entrance. Easy to make into an island and desk. inlaw suite. • Gas fireplace in the family room. • Appliances, blinds and landscaping included • Attached or detached double garage. www.albionterraces.com

HIGHLAND CREEK NEW HOMES $574,900 INCLUDING HST Showhome at 23616-118 Avenue • Different plans to choose from. • 2 storey homes + a full unﬁnished basement with a separate entrance. • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. • Maple kitchen with granite countertops, island & pantry. Great room with gas f/p. • Some homes back onto a greenbelt/park, mountain view. Near schools, transit & more.

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12 - 5

Rob Johnson, Louise Antalek*, Ron Antalek, Cory Lunsted*, Johnny Pacheco

Ron Antalek Personal Real Estate Corporation

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604-351-3261 Re/Max

Independently owned & operated (*Based on total transactions Re/Max Western Canada Team 2010) *LICENSED ASSISTANT

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NEW HOMES READY TO MOVE INTO Starting at $463,900

Showhome at 10132 - 240 Street • Main Stone Creek • Quality built 2 storey homes with basements built by Onni Group • 3 or 4 bedrooms. Open ﬂoor plans • Gas ﬁreplace in the great room • Maple kitchen with granite countertops, island & pantry • Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, garberator, double garage

2 BEDROOM SIDE SUITE 19330 - 118B Ave. Pitt Meadows $739,900 • Beautiful and spacious custom built 2 storey home with a 2 bedroom side suite. • 5 bedrooms, den and 3 bathrooms upstairs. 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms total. • 2 ﬁreplaces. Hot water & radiant heat. • Located on a quiet cul-de-sac.

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge Each office independently owned and operated #2-19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

MOUNTAIN AND VALLEY VIEW INLAW SUITE 13831 - 232A Street NEW LISTING $849,000 • 5045 sq. ft. custom built 2 storey like new 2 bedroom suite in the basement with a separate access in Silver Heights. • Plus a media room & family rm in the bsmt. • 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms upstairs including 2 ensuites. • Triple car garage.

VIEW OF KANAKA CREEK 23391 Kanaka Way REDUCED TO $479,900 • 3 years old looks like new. • 2722 sq. ft 2 storey with a full unﬁnished daylight basement. • Maple kitchen with granite top island. Gas ﬁreplace in the Great room. Detached double garage. Sundeck. • Near Kanaka Elem. School & Thomas Haney High.

604.466.2838

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OPEN Sat 12 to 3

Welcome Judith MLS# V944412

MLS# V954070

11731 246TH ST • • • •

On a no quiet no thru road Private Yard Well maintained rancher on over 1/4 acre

12168 DUNBAR ST • • • • •

9770 256th ST

#112 11601 227th

Completely renovated Professionally designed backyard Garage with doors on both sides Boat or trailer parking Close to transportation and schools

• 5 acres • Established tree farm • Detached heated and secured shop • Beautifully landscaped • On a no thru road • Nicely renovated split entry home

419,000

473,500

Bob va vandenBrink, R.I.(BC)

604-812-2894 bobvandenbrink@shaw.ca

ROYAL LePAGE - Brookside is very pleased to have Judith Muratoff join their team. If you are thinking of buying, selling or just have a real estate question, Judith would like to hear from you. Give Judith a call at 604-789-8327 email: info@mybcdreamhomes.com

MLS# V951199

• • • •

Ground level unit Private Patio • 2 bed/2 bath Well maintained Well managed Castle Mount Complex • Close to transportation • Age restricted 55+ $

849,900

229,000

11933 - 224th St., Maple Ridge Brookside Realty

Amanda vandenBrink

Brookside Realty

604-619-2164 4 amandavandenbrink@shaw.ca

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

604-467-5000

Judith Muratoff

For the way you live

604.466.2838

#2-19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows dows 22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

Steve & Gloria

Helen Gambling

HAMILTON

604-230-7311 helengambling.com helengambling@telus.net

W NE

NATURE AT YOUR DOORSTEP!

698,500

LASEUR MANOR. Clean, bright, open 2 bdrm plan with 9´ ceilings, 2 full bathrms, F/P, deck, & UG parking. Central location. Walk to all amenities. Near buses, WC Express. $219,900.

604-561-0053 JEFF

604-250-0594 www.gordonbarthels.com

LUKE

www.rpluke.com

Walk to WC Express

$299,000 # 219 2432 Welcher Ave, PoCo.

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4

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$824,900 1824 129A Street, W.R.

OPEN SUNDAY 2–4

WOW! REDUCED!

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$329,000 # 413 101 Morrissey Rd, P.Mo.

$310,000 # 40 19160 119th Ave. P.M OPEN SATURDAY 2-4 OW RL PE RICE U S P

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$758,950 817 Prospect St. Coq. LY TE D LEELLE P M D COEMO R

Walk to WC Express

$689,000 6310 190th St. Cloverdale

$134,000 # 106 12096 222 St, M.R.

609,900

11 BATHS! 8 BEDROOMS!

W NE

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Walk to WC Express

$419,900 19027 117A Ave. P.M.

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$339,000 24409 Dewdney Trk Rd. M.R.

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$1,598,800 3552 Sefton St. PoCo.

599,900

$399,900 21084 122nd Ave. M.R.

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$144,900 # 43 11900 228 St, M.R

This home shows great! And if it’s lots of room you need look no further! This 2 storey home features a full walk-out basement with a bright suite that you’ll be ﬁghting the in-laws for!

604-657-6231 dianab@telus.net

W NE

GREAT VALUE, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD! • 5 Bedroom plus Den • Awesome In-law accommodation • Immaculate condition • Spacious Fenced Yard

RE AC

SIX BEDROOM HOME

Centrally located in Davison area. Basmt entry home has self cont 2 bdrm ste., 3 gas F/P, lge deck, 3 bathrms, fam rm, den, dble gar, large deck. All on a level lot on no-thru street. Great family area, near schools. $498,800

Gordon & Diana BARTHELS COLLEEN

N TIO CA LO R PE SU

604-467-8881

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Quarter Acre Lot In Town Great setting here folks at 12721 227 St. well maintained 3 bed 2 bath rancher with parking galore and stunning park like back yard. Close to town, transit & school, but also as private as you will ﬁnd. Move in ready! MLS# V952815

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Nothing to do but Move In! It’s all been done for you! New long plank ﬂoors, ﬁxtures, new bath with vanity and vessel sink. Balcony overlooks fenced yard & covered patio. Family perfect with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and your own garage + driveway up front. Outstanding family complex! MLS# V941329

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Sunny View Acreage The complete equestrian package! 2 scenic acres with barn, riding ring & heated 3X garage/workshop. Much larger than it looks from the road 5 bed 2 bath house with lots of modern updates & Gorgeous setting. Gently sloping to the south, this is one very pretty property! MLS# V934080

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Pro Detached Workshop! That’s right. Heated, insulated shop with bathroom, 10’ ceilings’ lane access- very hard to ﬁnd. Huge lot on quiet no thru road & convenient West Central location. House needs modern updates. Solid oak hardwood under the orange carpets! OFFERS! MLS# V957155

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Like New On West Side Built 2007, this level entry main ﬂoor home w/ 4 beds up still looks new! Granite kitchen, SS appliances, open concept plan, double tandem garage and small low maintenance lot. Fab master suite. New on market & priced to go quick. MLS# V957183

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Bosa Properties brings parking innovation to Jameson House

Parking without the hassle Bosa Properties is bringing innovation to one of life’s little annoyances with its automated parking system at its Jameson House development in Coal Harbour. “The parking garage would have been 12 levels” if Bosa had gone with a conventional parking system, says Senior Vice-President Daryl Simpson. There are 250 parking spots in the development, and two transfer stations to move the cars. Simpson says the wait time to park and retrieve the car is about two minutes, but it depends on how many others are waiting. “It’s quicker than driving around and around,” he says, adding that this

system is the first of its kind in Canada, and the second-largest in North America. Homeowners pull into the garage and drive their car onto one of the stations. Then, you lock their car and type in your PIN. You can then go up to your home while the machines move the car into one of the spaces below. When you want to retrieve your car, you go back to the garage and type in your PIN. Your car will appear, and you’re on your way. The homes at Jameson House are now sold out, but with the popularity of the automated parking system, it’s only a matter of time until the technology is used elsewhere.

adjust the thermostat and view the inside of your home from a video camera in the centre of the home. The Lakefront homes include some upgrades as standard items, including hardwood floors on the main level and granite countertops in the kitchen, among several other things. The screened porches at the Cottages are referred to as summer rooms, and overlook the landscape. They are perfect for a mid-summer snooze, catching up with a good book or a quiet cup of coffee watching the sunrise. There is no shortage of ways to wile away your time in Osoyoos. The surrounding area itself is rich in things to do, from touring the amazing nearby wineries to floating around on Osoyoos Lake. Hiking and biking trails are

abundant, or you can book a round of golf at one of the golf courses. If you’re around in the winter, winter sports on Mount Baldy are only about 40 minutes away, or you can venture a bit farther afield to Penticton’s Apex Mountain. The price has been one of the biggest draws for people who have already purchased a cottage. “Where else could you get a 930-square-foot detached home, a three-minute barefoot walk from the lake for under $305,000, including all applicable taxes?” asks Van Maren. “Our prices are lower than many new apartment condos that aren’t even on the water.” Cottages start at $305,000. For more information, visit osoyooscottages.com or call 1-855-742-5555.

Spending the summer at the cottage

Waterfront living at The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake by Kerry Vital

Whether you’re looking for a vacation spot for the whole family or a place to retire after years of hard work, you need look no further than The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake, located right on the shores of the beautiful lake. “We found a spectacular waterfront property at a very affordable price, on Canada’s warmest lake,” says Eric Van Maren, Partner of Van Maren Construction Group. “Most people from B.C., and many from Alberta, are familiar with Osoyoos and have vacationed there in the past. A property like The Cottages just can’t be purchased in the Okanagan.” With over 1,500 feet of waterfront, 500 feet of beach, two swimming pools, a 7,000-square-foot clubhouse, 20 acres of lawn, boat slips and walking trails, the Cottages are the perfect spot for families of all sizes. There are three different styles of home available, Van Maren says, and thus truly something for everyone. “The Meadow homes are most appealing for second-home buyers,” he says. “They have lots of open space between the homes where younger children can play with newly made friends. You’re never more than a few minutes walk to the lake and clubhouse.” The Lakeside homes are made for people who want to live right on the water, while the Hillside homes appeal to those looking for somewhere to live year-round, and are larger. There are 14 different two- to four-bedroom floorplans to choose from, ranging from 1,281 square feet

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We found a spectacular waterfront property at a very affordable price, on Canada’s warmest lake,” says Eric Van Maren.

including the screened porch and open deck to over 3,000 square feet. Expansive windows on every home and cottage let the natural light pour in and allow you a beautiful view of your surroundings, while the nine-foot ceilings contribute to a great sense of space, no matter the floorplan or how many visitors you have. You will never feel cramped in the homes at The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake. All of the homes offer wood-clad vaulted ceilings. Vinyl-plank flooring throughout the main living space (with hardwood as an optional upgrade) is ready to stand up to plenty of foot traffic, while the plush carpeting on the upper floors is soft and luxurious. Each home includes a Wireless Smart Home Automation/Security system, which allows you to remotely access your cottage from your smartphone, computer or tablet. It gives you the ability to lock or unlock your doors,

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The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake feature wood-clad vaulted ceilings, above, and vinyl-plank ﬂooring thoughout the main living areas, left. Outside, the expansive windows let the light pour in. Many homes are just a barefoot walk from the lake, top, making them the perfect vacation spot.

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ommunity Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are free to local non-profit groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail events@ mapleridgenews.com at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space

permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classified department at 604-467-1122 about non-profit rates. Saturday, July 7 • The Haney Farmers Market in Memorial Peace Park welcomes the Group of Nine to the Bandstand. Joining them will be Mark Tiggs

Pottery, Maria Pottery, Muse Fibre Arts and Whonnock Weavers and Spinners. Okanagan fruit is coming in now, along with fabulous fat carrots, both white and orange, colourful beets, and new potatoes. The Gourmet Grannies will be talking about white carrots. Michelle DeJong and Ali Mahrassa entertain. www.haneyfarmersmarket.org.

• Hammond neighbourhood party, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Hammond Community Center and Pool, 20601 Westfield Ave. Celebrate all things Hammond and begin connecting and growing the community.

cian of the Year, Norden the Magician, will be at the Memorial Peace Park Bandstand on at 2 p.m. Norden brings his unique magic to the smiling faces of kids and adults alike. The entire family will love his wacky antics, amazing tricks and silly jokes! In case of rain, this program will be held in the library. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.

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Canada Day Run (From left) Reid Muller finishes strong as he takes second place overall during the 14th annual Athletes in Kind Canada Day Run in Pitt Meadows on Sunday; Sarah Fantin of Maple Ridge encourages participants running north up Harris Road; Jillian McCartney of Port Moody and Soraiya Abdulla of Maple Ridge make the final push towards 14th and 16th place finishes, respectively.

Pitt Meadows Paddling Club set to host B.C. Games by T i m Fi t z g e r a l d contributor The 2012 B.C. Summer Games have spilled over to Pitt Meadows. Games ofﬁcials have moved a majority of the canoe and kayak competitions to the Alouette River after concerns with the conditions of the Bedford Channel and the Salmon River in Fort Langley. The Pitt Meadows Paddling Club will now play host to most of the canoe and kayak competitions for the B.C. Games. Practice sessions will start on July 19 and the competition gets

underway July 20 and 21. Rick Hammer, commodore for the PMPC, said the local club received a call a couple of weeks ago seeing if it would be able to accommodate the change in venue. “Their concern wasn’t so much the rising waters as it was the speed of the water. With younger paddlers out there, they want to be as safe as possible,” said Hammer. Water levels in the Fort Langley area were at their highest levels in decades and more than 100 properties were placed under evacuation notice earlier this month. Hammer said the PMPC

was excited to be given the chance to step in. “We are looking forward to the opportunity to be able to highlight the club and the community,” said Hammer. “We have people from all over the province coming and it’s a great chance to show them what we have to offer.” Hammer said an advantage of hosting the games will be access for spectators. With dikes along both side of the river, visitors will be able to watch races from start to ﬁnish. “We have excellent site lines. There are few sites around where you can see the whole race.”

The change in venue also meant new volunteers would be needed for the event. However, Hammer said all positions were quickly ﬁlled by eager club members and the community. “The only thing we may need help with at this point is getting the area along the shoreline ready.” He said the water along the Alouette is receding about three to four inches a day, leaving debris along the shoreline that will have to be cleaned up before the event. The skills competition will still be held on the Salmon River in Fort Langley starting July 22.

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Nicholas Todd (front), Greg van Meel and Ryan Patience practice on the Alouette River.

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The Maple Ridge Community Foundation is hoping local residents will chip in for a good cause. The foundation is hosting its inaugural Community FORE Charity golf tournament at Swan-e-set Bay Resort and Country Club on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. â€œThe foundation does excellent work in our community, and the money raised through this event will enable the organization to continue its efforts,â€? said Robert Prince, president of the Maple Ridge Community Foundation. The main purpose of the Foundation is to maintain and grow a community endowment that supports charitable groups in Maple Ridge with

grants that allow those organizations to provide services and benefits to the widest possible range of residents. Prince said money raised at the tournament will help grow the endowment so the foundation can reach more people as the community continues to grow. â€œEvery year the Maple Ridge Community Foundation doles out thousands of dollars worth of grants from our endowment,â€? said Prince. â€œBut we can only do that when people give generously. Itâ€™s going to be a fantastic event.â€? Prince said there are still opportunities for sponsors at the event. He said they can call 604-880-1181 or email golf@mrcf.ca for more details.

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ships in Surrey, the Ridge Meadows Pride 95 have dropped to 1-3 in round-robin play. The Pride opened the tournament Tuesday with 13-3 win over the Fraser Valley Fusion 94 squad and then went on to drop a 4-0 decision to the Washington Hustle. They lost a heart-breaking 4-3 game to the Duncan Red Hots Wednesday morning and were pounded 11-0 by division leaders Cal Worth Firecrackers later in the evening. In the international division, Canadaâ€™s womenâ€™s team opened the tournament with a decisive 11-1 thumping of Team New Zealand. Team Canada played Japan Thursday evening and battle Team Venezula at 1 p.m. Friday and again against Australia at 6:30 p.m. at Softball City in Surrey. Canada then plays arch-rival Team USA Saturday at 1 p.m.

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over against the North Delta SunďŹ re, posting a 7-1 win. That trend continued in game three of the tournament with a 7-3 win over the Burnaby Oakleys. The Rage relied on another offensive barrage against the Abbotsford Outlaws, winning 14-7. The Rageâ€™s only defeat before the ďŹ nals came at the hands came at a rematch with the SunďŹ re, dropping a 10-0 decision. The Rage made their way to the ďŹ nals with an impressive defensive effort against the Xtreme, blanking their rival 2-0. â€œIâ€™m very proud of the way we played all year. They are a great bunch of girls,â€? said Fitzpatrick. In other action at the fastpich champion-

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Silver is all the Rage for a group of Ridge Meadows softball players. The Ridge Meadows Rage 95 made a spirited run to the ďŹ nals of the Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championships at Softball City in Surrey before dropping a 10-1 decision to the Surrey Storm â€™95 in the gold medal game on Sunday. Coach Al Fitzpatrick said his team battled a number of the provinceâ€™s best teams to get to the ďŹ nal, no small feat of its own. He said a little luck in the ďŹ nals could easily have shifted the momentum of the game. â€œWe had a few bad breaks where we pounded the ball, but just couldnâ€™t ďŹ nd the

holes. It was just one of the games,â€? said Fitzpatrick. â€œSurrey played a great, so hats off to them . They won the provincial title last year, so we knew what we were up against.â€? He said his team takes great pride in ďŹ nishing second overall, after playing nearly .800 ball throughout the season. â€œ You canâ€™t single out one player over another on this squad. We played as a team all year and thatâ€™s what made us so successful,â€? said the coach. The Rage opened the tournament with a ďŹ‚urry of offense, knocking off The Langley Xtreme 18-14. The teamâ€™s pitching took

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Team Langley Victoria Burnaby Nanaimo Coquitlam New Westminster Maple Ridge

GP 12 10 12 9 11 11 11

W 8 7 5 5 5 5 1

L 4 3 5 3 6 6 9

T 0 0 2 1 0 0 1

Pts % 16 .667 14 .700 12 .500 11 .611 10 .455 10 .455 3 .136

GF GA 115 105 111 86 104 112 95 91 86 81 102 105 85 118

WLA scoring leaders Player Ranger, Scott Benesch, Ryan Small, Corey Shattler, Jeff Iannucci, Athan Bremmer, Cody Veltman, Daryl Conway, Cory Derek Lowe Turner, Alex Stevens, Dane Gajic, Illja Ratcliff, Lewis Pires, Mike Jones, Scott Zywicki, Jeff Dobbie, Dane Jackson, Casey Daly, Randy Davis, Jarrett

Team Nanaimo Victoria Victoria Victoria Langley Nanaimo Coquitlam Nanaimo Victoria Langley Burnaby New West Langley Victoria Burnaby New West Coquitlam Burnaby Maple Ridge Maple Ridge

GP 9 9 9 9 11 9 11 7 13 12 10 9 7 10 12 11 8 10 10 9

G 30 20 16 22 18 15 15 7 14 17 16 14 14 11 12 12 18 7 9 8

A 23 26 29 17 21 24 23 31 23 18 19 20 20 23 20 19 12 22 19 20

Pts 53 46 45 39 39 39 38 38 37 35 35 34 34 34 32 31 30 29 28 28

S 96 69 71 91 77 81 72 40 83 58 92 75 72 58 74 58 89 60 53 58

S% .313 .290 .225 .242 .234 .185 .208 .175 .169 .293 .174 .187 .194 .190 .162 .207 .202 .117 .170 .138

GA 81 33 75 50 62 84 51 87

GAA 7.28 7.61 8.33 8.55 8.66 8.74 8.75 8.82

Sv% .825 .814 .813 .798 .804 .791 .819 .771

S 53 58 54 43 46 30 11

S% .170 .138 .204 .233 .217 .133 .182

WLA goaltending Player Rose, Nick Fryer, Steve Flindell, Matt Seidel, Chris MacDonald, B Richards, Tyler Boychuk, Zach Bell, Joe

Team Coquitlam Langley Victoria Maple Ridge Langley New West Nanaimo Burnaby

GP 11 8 9 7 9 10 8 10

W 5 3 6 0 5 5 3 4

L 6 0 3 4 3 4 1 3

T 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2

Maple Ridge Burrards scoring Player Daly, Randy Davis, Jarrett Bertoia, Brandon Pascas, Aaron Loewen, Riley Giourmetakis, Simon Porter, Colton

GP 10 9 11 5 6 7 8

G 9 8 11 10 10 4 2

A 19 20 11 5 4 8 5

Pts 28 28 22 15 14 12 7

PIM 8 4 4 0 4 0 15

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

Time 27:58 28:33 29:10 29:24 29:41 29:43 29:47 29:48 30:00 30:16 31:00 31:03 31:37 31:46 31:47 31:52 31:59 32:13 32:31 32:42 32:59 33:00 33:06 33:09 33:09 33:10 33:40 33:55 34:05 34:09 34:16 34:27 34:28 34:54 35:07 35:36 35:44 35:48 35:50 35:57 36:15 36:48 36:57 37:03 37:09 37:10 37:14 37:28 37:30 38:00

Name Nathan Wadhwani Reid Muller Olivia Willett Kai Nielsen Steve Di Tomaso Norman Tinkham John Graham Andrew Kerr Ian Penney Jang Richard Craig Premack Sam Willett Ryan Boulter McCartney Jillian Sean Graydon Soraiya Abdulla Breanna Chipney Jason Wong Ryan Brodowski Monika Eggens Michael Taylor John Thomson Mikayla Tinkham Tyler Wiseman Madysen McNeil Niamh O’Dwyer Leslie Nyberg Aaron Grant Kathryn O’Grady Celia Clare Ian Lusher Robert Haugland Kerrie Naples James Knappett Marianne Fouchard Chris Lapierre Stacey McNeilly Chris Majewski Tori Bandringa Traci Majewski Scott Robertson Sall Garrett Paul Armstrong Andrew Lackner Carolann Christie Lisa Gore Dennis Marsden Jim Wilson Angela Clancy Karen Lemmen

City Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Coquitlam Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Coquitlam Maple Ridge Coquitlam Mission Port Moody Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Mission Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Mission Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Coquitlam Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Mission Port Moody Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Victoria Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge Port Coquitlam Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Port Coquitlam Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Coquitlam Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows

Bantam AAA Team Cloverdale Black Spurs Abbotsford Vancouver Mounties Tri-City Ridge Meadows Victoria Red Eagles Richmond Victoria Black Eagles Nanaimo Cloverdale Red Spurs White Rock Aldergrove Kamloops North Island Cowichan Valley

GP 34 33 32 30 30 33 37 34 30 31 36 36 34 31 33

W 30 28 26 21 18 18 19 15 13 12 13 12 10 8 2

L 3 5 5 9 12 15 18 19 17 18 22 24 24 23 31

T 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

RF 349 302 351 251 224 258 254 220 156 193 238 180 177 108 118

RA 57 123 130 152 161 230 219 253 195 252 275 272 331 317 412

Junior Men’s Team GP Newton Giants 6 Ridge Meadows Royals 9 Newton Nationals 4 Cloverdale Rays 7 Aldergrove Cubs 8 Vancouver Capilanos 8 New West Twins 7 R. Meadows Mudhens 7 Surrey Braves 8 Vancouver Spitz 8 PoCo Pirates 7 Gibsons Jays 6 Chilliwack Cougars 7 Richmond Chuckers 8

W 5 7 3 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 1 0 0

L 1 2 1 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 7 8

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

RF 43 60 35 23 42 40 40 34 33 39 20 7 17 22

RA 29 37 9 17 37 32 29 41 31 38 28 28 37 62

Pts 61 56 53 42 36 36 38 30 26 25 27 24 20 16 4 Pts 10 14 6 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 6 2 0 0

% 0.90 0.85 0.83 0.70 0.60 0.55 0.51 0.44 0.45 0.40 0.38 0.33 0.29 0.26 0.06 % 0.83 0.78 0.75 0.71 0.63 0.63 0.57 0.57 0.50 0.50 0.43 0.17 0.00 0.00

Lower Mainland Baseball Association Bob Bunnett Division standings Team Coquitlam Cardinals Richmond Athletics Maple Ridge Js South Delta Padres Vancouver Mounties Burnaby Bombers Ridge Meadows Twins Coquitlam Thunder Burnaby Brewers

G 11 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10

W 8 7 6 7 7 4 3 2 2

L 2 2 2 3 3 5 6 7 8

T 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 17 14 14 14 14 8 6 4 4

% .773 .778 .700 .700 .700 .444 .333 .222 .200

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 2

BIRTHS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 6

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

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PUDDLE D (Duck) Children’s Ctr

LOST AND FOUND

Adam and Laura Crowston are thrilled to tell the world about the arrival of their son,

NELSON Irene Clara Passed away on July 1st, 2012. Late of Maple Ridge, B.C., age 89 years. Predeceased by her daughter Shirley and her husband Raymond. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, 2 daughters, Mary (Terry) and Cathy (David), 4 grandchildren, Ryan (Genevieve), Erin, Scott (Vivian), and Christina (Brandon); 1 great granddaughter Nora.

Jack Asher born March 10, 2012. Very special thanks to Drs. Connor, Lampen, Archer and Wong. Another special thank you to the lovely nurses at Ridge Meadows Hospital, who helped with the delivery. Ecstatic grandparents Gail, Tom, Gail, Barb, Mark, Alison and Gord, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who look forward to the spoiling part!

ENGAGEMENTS

OBITUARIES

It is with sadness that we say goodbye to our mother and grandmother. Mom enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest right to the end of her days. She truly appreciated all the beauty in the world. We will miss her but Dad will be waiting for her with open arms. A private gathering of family and close friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 7th, 2012.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

Wedding to take place in September 2012. Congratulations and much love to the Happy Couple!

FUNERAL HOMES

WHEATLEY Mollie Taylor (nee Davis) REMINEK, Wilfred Jan 28, 1928 - June 27, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilf Reminek. Born in Fort Pelly, Sask. and passed away peacefully at Royal Columbia Hospital. He leaves behind his life partner Sonya, sons Brent and Brad, and countless other family and friends. The family would like to thank all of the docters and nurses who cared for him over all of the years. By request no service to be held and in lieu of flowers a donation to a hospital or the Alzheimer Society of BC.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Nanny Sharon Jorgenson Oct 15 1946- July 8 2010 This day is remembered and quietly kept, as no words are needed; we will never forget. For those we love never go away, they walk beside us everyday. Forever in our hearts Your loving family

Vivienne Maxine McPherson born in Vancouver, June 18, 1918 passed away peacefully at Baillie House in Maple Ridge on June 23rd, 2012, five days after her 94th birthday. Vivienne had her close friends, Alice & Mary by her side. She was predeceased by her daughter Donna Saxelby. She is survived by her son, Garry (Lorraine) Grant; 6 grandchildren; Donna-Lea (Ron) Billesberger, Teresa (Mark) Routledge, Terri (Todd) Walker, Tracey (Kevin) Brown, Trudy (Dennis) Toninato, Michael Grant and 10 greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Patricia (Bob) Crawford. Vivienne’s family and friends would like to thank the dedicated staff at Baillie House for the special care they gave during her stay with them. A special thank you to Alice Edmonds for always being there for Vivienne. No funeral service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baillie House, 11666 Laity Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 7G5.

Deceased July 1, 2012. Predeceased by husband Leslie Jack Wheatley and son Peter S Wheatley. Survived by 4 sons, 1 daughter and spouses, daughter-in-law Helen, cousin Robin Tadd, 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren & sister Doris Andrews. Celebration of Life July 28th, 2012 2pm – 4pm at the Legion Branch # 88 12101 224 Street, Maple Ridge, downstairs. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Auxiliary, Ridge Meadows Hospital, PO Box 352, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 7G2.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

WIJENBERG Alberdina Maria Passed peacefully in her sleep in Whonnock, BC, on July 2nd 2012, beloved by family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Hubert Wijenberg and survived by her four children Ernie, Carole, Carl and Rosanna Wijenberg, her grandchildren Felicia, Bradley, Ryder, Colten and Amber and her daughter-inlaw Jodie.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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OBITUARIES

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Mom, you gave a long, brave, courageous battle with dementia. We love you. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society, BC Cancer Foundation, or charity of your choice. Many thanks to the staff at (Nordheim) The Normana Care Home for all the excellent care you gave mom in her difficult time. Thank you Dr. DuToit.

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Close to major route

CHILDREN

May you walk through the heavens on the wings of angels, mom.

We hand her over to the Lord, who in turn will hold her warm and give her peace, and protect her always.

McPHERSON Vivienne Maxine (nee Lightheart)

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Born in Hatford, Saskatchwen. The youngest of 14 children. Predeceased by husband Carl in 2004 (married 58 years) and by son Matt Carl in 2005. Survived by son Marc (Twyla) Ont; daughter Gail; grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed and always loved.

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Memorial Service was held on Friday, July 6th at 11:00am at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel 11765 224th Street, Maple Ridge.

Michael & Suzanne and Gary & Linda (and their families) are pleased to announce the engagement of their children

Sean Michael Oliver and Carly Michelle Manson

July 20, 1927 ~ July 1, 2012

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Preschool Daycare 21/2 to 5 years Before &/or After school care K ~ 12 years

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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OBITUARIES

John Vincent Matthewson It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Superintendent John Vincent Matthewson on June 29, 2012. Dad was born on July 16, 1936 in Moline, Manitoba. He was the loving son of Robert and Lena Matthewson. John was a gifted athlete and never lost his love of sports throughout his life. Our father joined the RCMP in 1956 and served his community and country with dignity and honour until his retirement in 1993. He spent the first part of his career in the North where he met our beautiful mother, Sherrie Gaehring. John and Sherrie were married in 1960 and went on to raise three daughters Shawn, Sheirra and Kyla. (Peter Sellers) Our father was stationed all over Canada and finished his career as the Commanding Officer in Port Alberni, Maple Ridge and finally Coquitlam. Dad was a devoted community volunteer and dedicated years of service to Youth Diversions, the Rotary, the Legion, the Upper Fraser Valley Seniors Golf Association and the Maple Ridge Arts Centre. Dad had many interests. He was also a wonderful artist and wood carver. Dad also really loved to golf and two weeks before his death got a hole in one at the Maple Ridge Golf Course. Above all else, Dad was a devoted father and grandfather. He was very proud of his five grandchildren Aron and Liam Schober, Caelen and Brading Matthewson-Davies and Rorey Sellers. John is survived by his sister Jean Carberry and her husband Dale, his brother in law Dale Gaehring and his wife Carol as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was pre-deceased by our mother who died last year, and by his beautiful grandson Aron and his son-in-law Siegfried. A service will take place on Sunday, July 8 from 2 to 4 pm at the Maple Ridge Arts Centre Theatre at 11995 Haney Place in Maple Ridge. Donations in John’s memory can be made to the RCMP Scholarship Fund or the Maple Ridge Youth Centre Society. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

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PRE-SCHOOLS

Little Explorers Preschool 12145 Laity St. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church • Educational & Nurturing Environment • Qualiﬁed Early Childhood, Montessori and Special Needs Educators • Ages 2-1/2 to 5 years

604-722-2410

Little Explorers Preschool “Where Children Can Learn By Exploring”

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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HELP WANTED

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-7235051. Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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ASSISTANT NEEDED part-time & full-time to help out working in a Maple Ridge Daycare. Must have own car & drivers licence. Contact 778-838-0596

Established Christian Daycare looking to hire a qualified ECE person for temporary, full time position. $15.00 per hour. Send resume to

harmonydaycare@ mapleridgecrc.com

FIBERGLASS LAMINATION

HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY

Established Vancouver Island Fiberglass Manufacturing Business has full-time positions for experienced fiberglass lamination manufacturer. Needed Immediately.

Submit resume via fax: 1-250-248-2288 References a must.

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

BECOME AN OPTICIAN IN ONLY 6 MONTHS Optical Dispensing is a high-growth industry with good pay and job security. Train for a “Career With Vision”. START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES Servers / Bar Tender Full & part time shifts

available immediately. 40000045 - 106 Ave, 107 Ave, 238 St, 238A St, 239 St, 240 St, McLure Ave, Zeron Ave 40100112 - 220 St, 221 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd, York St 40100120 - 116 Ave, 117 Ave, 230B St, 231B St. 40100127 / 40100114 - 220 St, Acadia St, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Dover St, Seaton Pl, Wicklow Way, 218 St, Laurie Ave 40210212 - 128 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 229 St, 230 St, Barnsdale St 40220262 - 124 Ave, 216 St, Exeter Ave, Spring Cres, Thornton Ave 40330325 - Beckley St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St, Wharf St 40330329 - Eltham St, Lorne Ave, Melville St, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St 40330336 - 119A Ave, Bruce Ave, Bruce Pl, Dunn Ave, Sentinel St, West St 40400417 - 122 Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Glenhurst St. 40400432 - 138A Ave, 139 Ave, 139A Ave, 2229 Lane, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, Docksteader Loop 41011019 - 194A St, Cusick Cres, McMyn Ave, Park Rd

SUMMER WORK Ideal for students, nursery in the Fraser Valley requires part time / full time labourers for the summer months. All work is in an outdoor environment. Exp. is preferred, but training will be provided. Reliable transportation is mandatory as some work locations are not accessible by bus.

Fax resume: 604-462-9616 or e-mail: ofﬁce@ pickettsnurseries.ca No phone calls please

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EDUCATION

Gain the Skills. Get the job!

Competitive wages, medical & dental for those who qualify. Must be available for all shifts. Apply in person with resume to:

Union Shop ~ Full Beneﬁts. Forward Resume to Annish Singh: Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail:ars@cullendiesel.com

9610~ 287 St. Maple Ridge or Fax: 604. 462. 0392

FOUNTAIN TIRE Maple Ridge

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F/T Assistant Manger Mechanical aptitude an asset. Excellent pay & benefits for right individual.

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

Apply in person with resume 20610 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge, B.C.

NURSERY SUPERVISOR Progressive wholesale container nursery in the Fraser Valley requires a full time working supervisor. A responsible person that will lead by example while using their strong interpersonal and organizational skills to team build and achieve goals. Bi lingual skills are an asset.

Housekeeper Seniors Outreach and In-Home Support

Journeymen Fabricators and CWB Ticketed Welders required. Afternoon shift available. Gloucester Industrial Park. FAX: 604-856-2363 Visit our website: www.lesteel.com

15 hours per week Flexible work schedule (Mon. to Fri.) (daytime hours no evenings/weekends). May include extra hours for vacation/sick coverage.

Wages & Beneﬁts Commensurate w/ experience

Fax resume to 604-462-9616 or e-mail to ofﬁce@ pickettsnurseries.ca

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Material Handling Assistant/Driver

No phone calls please.

WAREHOUSE PERSON M.A. Stewart & Sons Ltd., An International valve and fitting company headquartered in Surrey, B.C., has an immediate opening for Warehouse Person to our growing team full-time.

Please visit our website www.mastewart.com & click careers or fax/email your resume 604-594-9271 careers@mastewart.com

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Reporting to the Director of Administration and Services, the employee will perform general housekeeping for seniors residing in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

Due to growth, FLSmidth Knelson is looking for a talented Material Handling Assistant/Driver to add fulltime to our material management team. You must have experience driving small forklifts and light trucks. A Class 5 license, a clean driver record (driver’s abstract), and good knowledge of the Lower Mainland area streets are required. A current forklift license and previous TDG certification are assets. Please sent resume to: FLSmidth Knelson at knelsoncareers@ﬂsmidth.com or fax 604-888-4013

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services is an equal opportunity employer

For further information please refer to our website at:

www.comservice.bc.ca

Please forward resume to: jleginus@comservice.bc.ca Fax: 604.463.2988 by: July 12th, 2012 This position requires union membership. This position is open to male and female applicants.

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HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

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778-708-7733

#40-20631 Fraser Hwy. Langley

MASSAGE CONFIDENTIAL SIMPLY FOR YOUR HEALTH & PLEASURE. *European *Private $10 Gift Certificate 604.230.4444

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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

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

CLEANING SERVICES

“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Also grocery shopping, light errands & companionship, to-from appoint Louise Reasonable rates. 604.467.3665 CUSTOMIZED HOUSECLEANING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS * Move-Outs * Staging *Inside Windows & Organizing Xmas Gift Certicates available

# 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

604-468-8889

KITCHEN HELPER / BARISTA

Bring resume to “Salute” 11968 ~ 223rd St. Maple Ridge

An International valve and fitting company headquartered in Surrey, B.C. has an immediate opening for a qualified Inside Sales, Quotations and Actuation Professional to our growing team full-time.

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Call Marie 604-467-1118

TERESA’S HOME CLEANING Attention to detail. 18 years exp. Bondable. Exc ref’s. (604)250-7661

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CONCRETE & PLACING

DECOR CONCRETE STAMPING • Stamped • Exposed Aggregate • Broom Finish

M.A. Stewart & Sons Ltd.

• Site Prep • Re & Re • Forming • Custom Overlays • Staining

Free Estimates 604-807-3464 / 604-466-8401

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station

SALES - INSIDE TELEMARKETING

Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

INDUSTRIAL REP.

For distribution of Gardner Denver Blowers for WestRon Blowers, Compressors, Pumps Port Coquitlam location. We supply to cement, grain, pulp & paper, mining and sewage treatment facilities through BC.

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

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• Advancement Opportunities • Benefits Program • Competitive Wages • Business Allowances

Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.

Specialists in • Acupressure • Reflexology

SALES

Inside Sales, Quotations & Actuation Professional

Part time work in Italian Cafe. Must be flexible and able to multi task and do various jobs. Two years kitchen exp., kitchen knowledge & FoodSafe a must.

MIND BODY SPIRIT

CALLIDALE SPA

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Ability to work till late or work early (6am start) a great asset. Benefits available, and competitive wage Email resume and hours available to: Subway_careers@shaw.ca

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Please list the position you are applying for in the subject line

Hiring for all FULL & PART TIME Shifts for Ridge Meadows locations.

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• Job Security • Great Wages • Career Opportunities

WAREHOUSE

PERSONAL SERVICES

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Please visit our website www.mastewart.com & click careers or fax/e-mail your resume 604-594-9271 careers@mastewart.com

Become a

TRADES, TECHNICAL

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT & DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions avail. in Surrey & Kamloops. Also, Elk Valley as resident men. Detroit Diesel / MTU experience an asset.

SHAKE & SHINGLE PUB

The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

Healthcare is the #1 employer in B.C.

DRYWALL

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

Please apply with Resume: westronbm@gotpump.ca Fax: (1)403-291-6116 Visit us at: www.gotpump.ca

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

JMYK Contracting Local Co

PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN MAPLE RIDGE

CALL NOW! Funding may be available.

Your Career Starts Here

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CARRIERS NEEDED

If you live on or near one of these routes and you are interested in delivering papers please call circulation @ 604-476-2740 and quote the Route number. brian@mapleridgenews.com

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

#208 - 10070 King George Blvd., Surrey, BC www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

604-463-1174 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

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BUNDLER

Required Monday - Friday for a Fraser Valley logging company sort yard. No experience necessary. We will train. Summer position, potentially could turn into long term.

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

Competitive Wages!

Professional Drywall & Taping All textures. Big/small projects. 604-970-1285

Please fax resume: (1)604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

Taping, Spraying & Patching No job too big or small 30 yrs exp Del 604-505-3826

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ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

28 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED

Call Tim 604-612-5388

HANDYPERSONS

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

Interior Repairs & Renovations Homes & Offices Glenn @ 778-873-8300

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.

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

604-465-3189

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION (#102055) Bonded

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

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

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FENCING

WOODWARDS Gas & Heating: new gasline installations or conversions, repairs, and servicing, gas appliance hookups, gas bbq box, CALL DAN 604-760-4488

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GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

(604)462-0408

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

EAGLE TILE

DISPOSAL BINS

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Residential & Commercial Services

LAB MASTIFF PUPPIES Vet checked and first shots. $500. Cash only. Call 604.864.6144

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

SMOOTH MINI Dachshunds. Born May 11/12 Family raised. 1st shots, dewormed. $750. 604-855-6176

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

ENGLISH OAK ANTIQUES 2 piece hutch, bed frame, sideboard, wardrobe, 8X10 Indian rug. Reasonable prices. (604)467-6780

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APPLIANCES

Fridge $195; Stove $175 Washer $175; Dryer $175 Stackers & Dishwasher Warranty, delivery, low prices 604-534-4402 ----------------------------------------APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744

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UNDER $300

COMPLETE CAMPING gear including 9000 btu propane heater, tent etc... etc... $275 obo (604)467-7076

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FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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

GARDENING

PETS

HUSKY WOLF X pups. 14 wks old, 2 M & 1 F. $300. ea. 1st shots & dewormed. Glenn 604-308-3396 Abbt

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LIFE TIME metal roof, 3.5/sf, patio cover, sunroom, replace double glass windows, Andy 6047157525

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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Interior/Exterior Painting ~ Pressure Washing. 28 yrs. exp. Get the best for less! Call Grover 467-4457

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

SUNDECKS

Aluminum patio cover, NO HST Summer Sale. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

“Where Quality matters more than Quantity” Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates. Call Marv:

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

372

ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

• • •

Lic. & Ins. Exc. Refs. 15% Discount google our site 604-317-4729

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CEDAR & CHAINLINK FENCING

281

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 604-476-0766

*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter

TOPSOIL

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD

PETS

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

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

604.786.8769

Scott 604-891-9967

When QUALITY Matters

PRESSURE WASHING

Complete Maintenance

Serving Tri City 32 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

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

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

NO Wood byproducts used

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Housewashing Painting Gutter Cleaning

# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. Summer Special

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

Professional Installation

283A

341

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

M.T. GUTTERS

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

542

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Running this ad for 8yrs

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT lawn cuts, aerating, power-raking, pruning, hedge trimming, trees, 23 yrs. exp. Free est. Brad 778-552-3900

PAINT SPECIAL

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

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

Home Renovations and New Construction Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

OF Home (604)501-9290

Improvements,

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

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

Please call for pricing

StumpMaster

RECYCLE YOUR JUNK! Rubbish Removal, Caring for the Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782

D Stump & Root Grinding

778-834-6234

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

or Visit: www.stump-master.com

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

778-233-4949

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

T & K Haulaway

RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064

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

Tree removal done RIGHT!

#1 IN RATES AND SERVICE. Clogged drains, drips, garbs, renos & installs. Lic/Ins. 604-805-2488.

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

288 Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

HOME REPAIRS

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

300

LANDSCAPING

DUTCH TOUCH

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

MOVING & STORAGE

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Green Services Ltd

Local & Long Distance

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-463-3644 604-861-1490 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

$45/Hr

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

604.726.7542

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

U.S. HAY Alfalfa Orchard & Timothy mix. 80lb bales. $12.00 each (604)463-9329

477

PETS

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

$38/HOUR PLUMBING, HEATING plugged drains. Big & small jobs. Local & license. Call (778)549-2234

PRESSURE WASHING

Call Ian 604-724-6373

REAL ESTATE 609

APARTMENT/CONDOS

Maple Ridge ~ $169,900

for 1 bedroom adult 55+ 22514 ~ 116th Ave apartment overlooking park. Access to Fraserview community pool, hot tub, exercise room, close to West Coast Express. Bus stop in front, 1 cat or dog. Call Matthew @ 604-313-7353

627

Always!pressure washing, window cleaning, Gutter, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

MISC. FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Maple Ridge ~ Private Sale 1Bedroom condo. New tile floors in kitchen, hallway & bath. New stove, fridge, sinks & toilet. Attractive, well managed. Centrally located. Air conditioned $129,900 604-465-2328

NEED Plumbing/Heating/Gas? dansyourman.ca (604)418-6941 Free estimates. Fully insured

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

560

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

625

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

341

Brown Suede Theatre Couch. Good condition. Must pick up please. $200.00 778-899-2837 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

320

463-4449 or 209-6583

MATTRESSES starting at $99

Spring Clean-up Rubbish Removal Located in Maple Ridge Call Matt

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Single items to entire households

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

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

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

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

Handyman Services

317

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

www.recycleitcanada.ca

PLUMBING

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer

for a FREE ONLINE ESTIMATE

604.587.5865

338

548

ISA Certiﬁed Arborist

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

.Jim’s Mowing www.jimsmowing.ca

604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351

Call Dan @ 604.805.0425

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

OPEN Mon.- Sun. 8am to 6pm

Tree Stump Removal

3 Rooms for $299. Powerwashing New const. Interior/Exterior No Job’s too small. Free Estimate

HOGFUEL

Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow yellow signs (6030 248 Street, Aldergrove)

We Recycle! GO GREEN!

ACCURATE PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES

Dean 604-834-3076

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms

AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER puppys, show, & companion avail. (604)532-7844

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! 604-657-9422

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REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE 551

GARAGE SALES

551

GARAGE SALES

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

18927 - 124th Ave. Pitt Meadows Sat. July 7th, 9am - 2pm

MAPLE RIDGE:

663 HUGE MULTI-FAMILY CLEAROUT

Tools, Furniture & Collectibles. Come & Take a look!!

Sat & Sun. July 7th & 8th 9am - 3pm 12168 Cherrywood Drive

✶ 99¢ MLS Listings with Dixie www.iTsRealEstateTalk.com 778-839-8989 First Capital Rlty

RENTALS

Corner of Cherrywood & Eagle

22352 - 132nd Ave. Maple Ridge Sat. July 7th 9am - 3pm Multi - Family Sale Tools, Household items, etc. MAPLE RIDGE

22649 Kendrick Loop Saturday, July 7, 8am - 4pm Tools, antiques, household item.

Great Stuff - Cheap, Cheap Just like last year Maple Ridge

Multi Family Garage Sale

21444 121 Ave Sat July 7th 8am ~ 3pm Tons of Stuff!!!! MAPLE RIDGE, SAT. July 7, 9:30-3. 12287 248 ST. Tools, lawn furniture & more Canceled if raining

Rain or shine.

MAPLE RIDGE/ PITT MEADOWS

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam 996sf clean 2bdrm 2bath nr Coq Ctr Douglas Coll, aquatic ctr np/ns July15. $1295. 604-941-3259 Coquitlam Silver Springs beaut clean 2bdrm 2bath unobstructed view nr Coq Ctr all schls Doug Coll. np/ns $1400 July15. 604-941-3259

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Maple Ridge

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

RENTALS 736

HOMES FOR RENT

752

MAPLE RIDGE Rancher 3 bdrm, 2 bath Laity St. Large yard & shop, close to schools & transit $1500. + utils (604)463-9725

741

MERIDIAN VILLAGE

A safe, all ages community in POCO, spacious grounds in a park like setting, close to schools and parks with shopping near by. Great for families - Day Care and After School Care facilities right on site! On site laundry facilities in the apartment building. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply).

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

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time. Call 604-451-6075 to view.

MAPLE RIDGE: Prime Retail office space 2500 sf. 224th & McIntosh 2nd flr above Jim’s Pizza. Avail. now. Reasonable. (604)230-3058

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

604.477.0603

2000 Ford Taurus SE 4 DR Sedan. Auto, A/ C , AM/FM/CD Radio, p/w, p/d locks, keyless entry, Air Cared. 151,000 Kms. Good cond. #7122. $2800: Dlr # 31189 (604)375-6548 2009 Saturn Astra XE, 4 dr h/b. Automatic. Options. Silver. 18,000 kms. $8,800/firm. 604-538-4883

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

http://www.metrovancouver. org/services/housing

MAPLE RIDGE

WESTGATE APTS Large 2 bdrm stes available. Includes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

Call 778-788-1845

1999 Toyota Corolla LE ,auto, 184,000 kms, local car, 4 dr, 4 cyl, fuel economy, Good cond. reliable, a/cared. Only asking $2822 for quick sale. # 7121. Dlr # 31189. Call: (604) 375-6548 2005 Honda Civic SE Spec. Ed. auto, 4dr, 38,000 kms. Very Clean. No acc. Local car. Silver. Pwr locks, Keyless entry, a/c. Cruise, tilt steering, CD. $7200: Reg. serviced. All maint. records. #7123, Dlr # 31189. Call 604-375-6548

TRANSPORTATION

1 Month FREE Rent

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

806

604-464-7548

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

Visit our website for rental properties: www.proﬁle-properties.com

Maple Ridge

YARD SALE

Maple Ridge

Big Family Garage Sale

12131 - 221st Street

Sat & Sun July 7th & 8th

9am ~ 5pm

Knick Knacks, Clothes, Toys, Garden Furn, Total Gym & More Rain or Shine Maple Ridge

MAPLE RIDGE, Garage Sale. SunJuly 8, 9-4. 12135 239B St. Ikea dresser, 18’pool & salt pump, etc.

GARAGE SALE 26649 ~ 98th Ave Sat & Sun July 7th & 8th 9am ~ 5pm Shovels, Toys, Brooms, Clothes & Lots of Misc..... -APLEå2IDGE

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Tools, furniture, garden items, collectibles.

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1 bdrm $790/mo - No pets

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge - 1 Bdrm $550/mo includes hot water . Certiﬁed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

MAPLE RIDGE, 11672 ~ 224th St.

2 Bdrm suite. $725/mo. incl. heat, h/w, 1 1/2 blocks from Haney Place Mall, 2 blocks from WC Express. Avail. July 1st

Call Cole 778.828.8219 or 604.942.6466

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $775/$875 GREAT LOCATION

GARAGE SALES

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm suite $735 1 Bdrm & den suite $815 2 Bdrm corner suite $895 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

604-464-3550

MAPLE RIDGE, Sat. July 7th, 9-3. Household items, dance costumes, etc. 24604 KIMOLA DR.

551

Polo Club Apartments

Avail Aug 1 - Ref’s req’d

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NEW WEST 621 Colburne; Avail Aug 1, quiet & clean 1 bdrm, 1 blk fr Queens Park & Canada Games pool. No pets, $740. 604-454-4540

(1 block south of Dewdney on 236th)

Sun July 8th 10am ~ 1pm Desks, Chairs, Collectibles, Household Goods, Metal tool cabinet, Storytelling props & costumes, Kids CD’s, Crystalware ETC... Whonnock

Garage Sale at Alouette Retirement Mobile Park 12868 229 St. Sat July7th 8am ~ 5pm Sun July 8th 9am ~ 4pm

746

23560 ~ 119th Ave

551

GARAGE SALES

Why bother with the time & hassle of a garage sale?

donate and be free.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

* Renovated Suites *

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

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

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

MAPLE RIDGE avail July 1st 2 bdrm, $725 includes cable. Small pet & yard. 604-306-5752

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

717

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

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PORT Moody Newport Vill. 2 bdrm 2 f/bths, 4 appl, gas f/p, u/g prkg, N/S. Aug 1. $1225 604-728-0004.

Queen Anne Apts. Clean, very quiet, large,

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 &

MAPLE COURT II 22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

MAPLE RIDGE central. Spacious 1 bdrm apts. Deck, W/D, Prkg. ns/np. $600. Avail now. 604-937-3534.

FARMS

WEBSTERS CORNER, great horse property, large 5 bdrm home, barn & out buildings, 15 cleared acres, NS. $2500+utils. 1-604-740-5925.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

MALLARDVILLE, 3 bdrm, 2 storey, 2.5 baths, $1600 + utils. Avail. Aug. 1st. Phone (604)319-3157 MAPLE RIDGE 20963 Lougheed Hwy. 3 bedroom home centrally located, large yard, $1100/mo pets negotiable, July 1st (604)306-5752

11998 207th St, Maple Ridge · (604) 463-6053 Mon. - Sat. 9am - 9pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm

Certiﬁed Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building for Mature Adults Only.

1 Bdrm. + den, gas F/P. No Pets, Non Smoker

$625 + util’s (604) 467- 5271

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

830

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

22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1986 - 33’ Empress Motorhome, 60,000 Km. Excellent cond., $14,000 obo. Phone 604-765-0182.

Call 604-467-3944 748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION PITT MEADOWS. Large furn.bdrm with bath in 2 bdrm condo. Sec. U/G prkg. Walk to W.C. Express. Working female. Incl hydro, cable & utils. NS/NP. $500. 604-460-0840

750

SUITES, LOWER

1989 FORD E250 Van Amera camper van, fridge, stove, furn. bathrm. Only 142,000 km. New front brakes. Everything works. $5500 obo: (604)520-6512

COQUITLAM:1/2 blk fr Como Lake Prk. Priv, detached Bachelor suite. $625 incl utils. N/P. Aug. 1. 604937-0168 or 778-228-0258 lv msg. COQUITLAM CENTRAL, 2/bdrm bsmt suite. Shared W/D, w/i closets. Storage. N/S, N/P. $950/mo. incl util. Aug 1. (604)726-6884

2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $31,000. 604856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv)

COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Bright grnd level 2 bdrm. Lndry incl. $850. N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-808-2964.

845

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm + den cov patio, alarm, prkng, $750/mo incl’s util’s, share w/d, suits quiet person(s) (604)618-0237 after 6pm

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

MAPLE RIDGE, bright 1 bdrm suite, D/W, W/D, jacuzzi tub, gas F/P, $950/mo incl hydro. Avail Aug. 1. Call (604)328-5631. MAPLE RIDGE ctrl bright g/l 1 bdrm sh w/d, N/S. Cats ok. Nr transit. Gas f/p, prkg $700 incl util/full cble. Avail now or Aug 1. 604-463-5592. MAPLE RIDGE lge. 1200 sq. ft., 1 bdrm. + den. Gas f/p, priv. patio, central a/c., W/D. Nice quiet neighborhood. $900 + share utils. N/S, cat OK Aug. 1. 604-866-7511 MAPLE RIDGE suit quiet single couple, ref’s req’d 2 bdrm g/lev. patio, shed, shr W/D, N/S, N/P incl utils $900. July 15th or Aug 1st (604)808-1787 PITT Meadows 1 bdrm sep bldg loft priv patio, f/p, d/w, w/d, n/s/n/p on 1/3acre $900 Aug 1 604-837-2565 PORT COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm grnd level ste. Full bath. Sep entry. Cls to all amenities. $800/mo incl utils, cable, lndry. NS/NP (604)945-5911

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

810

AUTO FINANCING

Metal Recycling Ltd. • Cars & Trucks • Scrap Metals • Batteries • Machinery • Lead

Scotty 604-313-1887

751

SUITES, UPPER

MAPLE RIDGE Thornhill Area

Newer 4 Bdrm. bsmt. entry 2 lvl. home, games room, large kitchen, family room, living room, 3 appl’s, near 2 schools $1900 incls. hydro & gas. Available Now! Pets Welcome.

604.477.2216 MAPLE RIDGE W. 3br, f/p, warm colors, lrg kitch/deck, 5appl, n/s, $1390util incl. Aug 1. 604-942-8478 M.Ridge beautiful NEW 1BR, designer ktchn, w/i closet 5appl ns/np $950 incl util/sat 604-240-8358

752

TOWNHOUSES

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

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GUARANTEED

Auto Loans or

$1100+util Ref. Immed 604-512-8725

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

MAPLE RIDGE. Lrg, new 1 bdrm & den gr/flr apt. Luxurious, S/S appls, granite counters, prkg, f/p. $1050. Avail July. Call 778-386-1243.

PITT MEADOWS, Ford & Harris, 3 bdrm T/H. Quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg Nr amen NS/NP

MOTORCYCLES

1976 VESPA 150. Restored, runs great, very clean, new seats & Speedo. $2500. Call 778-378-4776.

Haney Motor Hotel

Maple Ridge Central

✶ Newly Renovated ✶

CARS - DOMESTIC

2 & 3 bedroom Townhouses available RENTS between $940 - $1100

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

818

1995 BUICK LESABRE LTD loaded, a/care, leather, premium cond. Private $3700 obo 778-565-4230

3156 Coast Meridian Road

MAPLE RIDGE

604-463-3000

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

PORT COQUITLAM

OFFICE/RETAIL

(604)466-5799 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

RENTALS

We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2005 JEEP Liberty Rocky Mountain One owner, well maintained very good condition with PW, AC, Sun Roof, Trailer pkg. Champagne color with 148k $9000. 604-467-3908

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Last chance

August 5 ck Buy Your Duck Today

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STYLE #3501

METAL FREE SAFETY BOOT Red Wing aggressive sole. Light weight Electrical shock resistant No heat transfer Reg $19499

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15599

Sale Ends July 8 Hurry in for best selection

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