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Karina LeBlanc, goalie for women’s soccer team, just returned from London 2012 Olympic Games. She was at a Meadow Ridge Rotary club luncheon Tuesday.

A destructive invasive plant called Japanese knotweed has taken root in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and is threatening to damage roadways, crack building foundations and destroy ﬁsh habitat. The bamboo-like plant is strong enough to bore through concrete and so virulent, it can regrow from as little as 0.2 grams of root remains. “It’s impossible to dig them up,” says Jennifer Grenz of the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver, which has been working to eradicate the infestation in the Lower Mainland. See Knotweed, p11

‘Happiest tears I ever cried’ Ridge soccer goalie Karina LeBlanc has lived her dream of winning an Olympic medal by T i m Fi t z g e r a l d contributor Maple Ridge’s Karina LeBlanc still has to pinch herself to remember that the bronze medal around her neck is real. After 15 years on Canada’s National Women’s Soccer Team, the 32-year-old goal keeper is living

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Karina’s mom Winsome checks bronze. out her childhood dream of winning an Olympic medal after a thrilling 1-0 win over France last

Thursday. LeBlanc arrived at the Vancouver International Airport Monday to a hero’s welcome and on Tuesday stopped by Maple Ridge’s Bella Vita restaurant as the guest of honour at a Meadow Ridge Rotary club lunch. Winning the medal exceeded even her greatest expectations, she said. “You dream about it as a young child but it’s far greater and better than I ever could have imagined. “I think a lot of it surrounds how we won and what we had to go through to get there,” said LeB-

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Orphaned otters learn to fish Siblings found in Maple Ridge are two weeks old by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

pair of orphaned river otters from Maple Ridge are learning how to survive in the wild at a rehabilitation centre in Langley. The siblings were found two weeks ago hiding under a barbecue in the backyard of a house, their mother nowhere in sight. “She was most likely hit by a car,” said Angela Fontana, a senior animal care supervisor at the Critter Care Wildlife Society where Mo and her brother Diloo are staying. Around 15 weeks old, the otters are too young to survive in the wild on their own. The pair are now living with eight other orphaned otters, where they are picking up skills they would have learned from their mother. “They are going to start learning how to fish soon,” said Fontana. “We are going to start giving them live fish. That’s the biggest thing we have to teach them, making sure they can catch fish on their own.” The river otter, a member of the weasel family, is comfortable in water and on land. They live in burrows close to the water’s edge in river, lake, swamp or coastal ecosystems. Although fish is a favoured meal for otters, they also eat frogs and small birds. Mo and Diloo will be released in the fall since they’ve spent more time in the wild. The other otters will stay at Critter Care through winter. “We are quite confident

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cubs in April. “Our fundraisers are very important,” said Elaine Stirling, a volunteer at Critter Care for the past eight years, who is organizing the society’s fourth annual “walka-thon.” It’s baby season, so the centre is currently caring for 105 raccoon kits, 51 baby skunks, three fawns, three coyote pups, the otters and several other small mammals. Most of the donations raised go towards purchasing a special milk formula for baby animals, as well as medication. The society also has to buy ﬁsh for the otters. Fontana says 10 river otters eat

about 10 kilograms of ﬁsh a day. “We’ve got some people to donate salmon so we’re pretty lucky,” she added.

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Cyber-bullying twitter tirade quickly squashed Account targeted local teens by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter A Twitter account that unleashed a tirade against teenage girls in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge has been wiped clean after it was brought to the attention of police and the press. Yesterday, a Twitter user with the handle @12andwhatisthis deleted the account but seems to have registered another account with the same name. In tweets viewed before the account was erased, @12and-

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whatisthis called girls from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows stupid, picked on a teen who recently died from a suspected drug overdose and suggested another Twitter user could be the “next Pitt Meadows rave rape victim,” adding “think of the prestige associated with the title.” Other bizarre tweets encouraged bulimia and professed an obsession with American actress Ashley Tisdale. The thumbnail previously used by @12andwhatisthis was a photograph of a Mountie in an Integrated Road Safety Patrol car, with a pig’s head superimposed on his face. Ridge Meadows RCMP said the

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As soon as the weather warms, Leslie Elchuk keeps an eye out for tents and tarps. She’s quick to dismantle any homeless camp she spots and politely tells the occupants to move on or puts them in touch with outreach services. “It’s something you have to keep on top of,” said Pitt Meadows bylaw officer. “If you don’t, it can quickly get out of control.” Last month, Elchuk and city staff took down three camps in the span of a week. Three might seem like a lot to many city residents but Elchuk says the number of homeless people living within Pitt Meadows boundaries has stayed steady for years, fluctuating between three and five in winter, and more when the weather warms. In summer, most like to camp along the river, away from residential neighbourhoods. “As soon as I hear of a camp or a tent I go right away,” said Elchuk, who is usually alerted to camps by residents who spot them while walking on dikes or trails. Nearby Maple Ridge has a much bigger homeless problem, noted Elchuk, but also has resources to deal with it. One hundred and two people were found in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows without a roof over their heads during the 2011 Greater Vancouver Homeless Count. That’s up from 90 in 2008. Of the 102 – 40 were in emergency shelters, while one person was listed as having no fixed address. The municipalities were the only place in Metro Vancouver where the number of street homeless also rose – to 61 from 40. Elchuk is now familiar with the city’s homeless and knows several by name. See Homeless, p5

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Dave Wyant, at Maple Ridge Hyundai, is expecting business to continue to grow at the east Maple Ridge dealership. Car sales across Canada are up compared to last year, and are on pace for the best sales year since 2007.

2012 on pace to be best auto sales year since 2007, with more than 1 million sold by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Car sales nationwide spiked last month and could be on track for the best sales year since 2007, according to a report by BMO Economics. Canadian auto and light truck sales increased 4.7 per cent this July over last. To date, more than 1 million units have been sold in 2012, a 6.7-percent increase over last year. The annual record for Canadian car sales of 1.73 million was set in 2002. “Every month this year, except April, sales have been higher than a year ago,” said Sal Guatieri, senior economist for BMO Capital Markets. “While most other areas of consumer credit have slowed, auto financing remains strong because of aggressive incentives by dealers. Steady job growth in Canada this year has also played a role.” Ryan McVeigh with Marv Jones Honda said sales have been strong as of late at the local dealership thanks to falling prices. Honda is offering its 2012 line at a lower price than its 2011 line, thanks in part to cheaper manufacturing costs. “People who might have been in the market for a used car that one or two years old are going for new one instead,” said McVeigh.

“Every year it’s getting cheaper to produce cars. A GPS navigation system would have cost $4,000 10 years ago. Today it’s $1,500, and its voice activated.” Honda has also rebounded from inventory shortages suffered last year after flooding in Thailand disrupted the car manufacturer’s supply chain, causing delays of two to three months for cars to arrive. This year, Honda introduced two new redesigned lines of cars, with the CR-V and the Civic all-new for 2012. Meanwhile, Maple Ridge Hyundai in Albion is undergoing a dramatic renovation, and plans to nearly double its staff from 28 to 40 or 50. Among car manufacturers, Toyota led the way in July with a 31 per cent increase in sales over last year, while Chrysler saw a 3.4 per cent increase. Ford saw a sales increase of 2.2 per cent. Continued low interest rates are also making it easy to finance a new vehicle. However, Guatieri said he expects Canadian auto sales to slow in the year ahead as a result of elevated household debt. Robert Sadokierski, head of dealership financing for BMO, expects auto manufacturers will continue to offer more incentives for consumers. “There is good news for prospective buyers,” he said. -with ﬁles

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n a world where there is often precious little to celebrate, where citizens must die for democracy, people are gunned down in a movie theatre and countless other acts leave us saddened, disheartened or just plain cynical, every two years a spectacle takes place that breathes life back into the human spirit. The Olympic Games are a two-week celebration of youth, goodwill and ultimate effort. A glimpse, perhaps, into the lighter side, the better side, of the human condition. The Olympics are a spectacle where failure doesn’t result in civil war or poverty, but only an acknowledgement that more work is required. To lose leaves little consequence; we simply move on to the next event and hope. Vancouver Island’s Mike Mason’s high jump effort came up just short of the bronze medal. Simon Whitﬁeld’s crash in triathlon and the women’s loss in soccer to the U.S. left us disappointed. But to win leaves us punching the air in celebration, with lumps in our throat as our national anthem plays. We see the joy and understanding in the athlete at the top of the podium, having carried an entire nation’s hopes on their shoulders and succeeded, to have so much sacriﬁce pay off. That is what we celebrate. And while every Olympics has its shortfalls, corporate sponsorships and huge investment in venues, the price is worth it. For two weeks, the world converges in one place without politics, religion or greed. For two weeks, we get a glimpse of a world without borders. As the 2012 London Olympics draw to a close, and as the Olympic Flame is once again set to be extinguished, we can look back and pocket the moments of inspiration, learn from the failures and embrace the human race. – Black Press Tell us what you think @ www.mapleridgenews.com

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If regulated, no need for gov’t. booze VICTORIA – Here’s a summer scene being played out all over North America. Family van pulls up to the corner store to stock up on a few camping essentials: pop, chips, hot dogs, a case of beer and a bottle of vodka. Not in B.C. you say? It happens every day B.C. Views at rural agency liquor Tom Fletcher stores around B.C. As with many issues, there is one reality for urban B.C. Another for the rest of us. Selling booze in grocery stores would presumably create anarchy in our cities, but villagers and their visitors somehow manage it, just as everyone does across the line in Washington or Alaska. These rural agency stores are “ﬂyspeck operators,” sniffs an acquaintance who spent his career as a union activist in government liquor stores. Picture dusty old bottles on a rickety shelf, greedy owners and poorly trained clerks more likely to sell to under-age drinkers. Similar generalizations can be heard about the hundreds of private liquor stores that have popped up around B.C. since they were legalized. And in fact there have been more violations in private stores, revealed in sting operations run by liquor inspectors. In the year ended March 31, 54 private stores were caught selling to a minor,

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for an 84-per-cent compliance rate. Only four government stores were caught, a pass rate of 96 per cent. Five rural agency stores were tested, and one flunked. But here is the telling statistic. In 2010, the government allowed liquor inspectors to employ actual minors to test these stores. Previously, they hired people who looked young but were old enough to buy alcohol, As late as 2009, two out of three stores (government or otherwise) sold to them. Problem is, that’s not an actual offence. Now, liquor inspectors send in undercover teens, and relieve them of the evidence when they are allowed to buy booze. The watchdog now has teeth, and compliance has jumped. The government glossed over the poorer performance of private stores. But in fairness, three times as many private stores as government ones were targeted in the new inspections. Government stores also have a huge built-in financial advantage in their wholesale rate, and are generally overstaffed by private-sector standards. The B.C. Liberals also moved this spring to make rural agency stores easier to establish. Regulation changes brought the minimum population served from 300 down to 200, and eliminated a vague requirement for a “bona fide community” to exist around the store. Meanwhile, the big booze story this year is cabinet minister Rich Coleman’s plan to sell B.C.’s warehouse and distribution monopoly to a private contractor.

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The B.C. Government Employees’ Union has protested, despite assurances that their jobs will continue. B.C.’s burgeoning craft-beer industry has looked to Alberta’s all-private model and predicts higher costs.

“B.C.’s burgeoning craft-beer industry … predicts higher costs .” The B.C. Liberal government has been on the defensive from the start, with the NDP pointing to the paper trail of lobbyists with an apparent inside track. It’s great politics, but it matters little to consumers in an increasingly competitive but heavily taxed business. Another new regulation took effect this summer, creating a $525 fine for adults serving minors, on the job, at home or as a bootlegger. Parents who provide booze for their own under-age children are exempted. Previously, penalties applied only to licensed establishments. If the issue really is public safety and teen binge drinking, the key job for government is to regulate sales effectively. Once that is done, no justification remains for government liquor sales. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com; tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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I’m responding to the article in The News about the latest incident involving an RCMP officer being arrested. (The News, Aug. 3). Unlike others, I’m not going to jump on the bandwagon and criticize this officer. There are many problems within this organization and that is clearly evident. It’s just now starting to come to the surface. But what is more important, and we should be asking the question, why are so many officers getting into these situations? What are the stressors? Is it because of what they’ve experienced in their work place, i.e. the RCMP and their own heartless bureaucracies and commanding officers? I think this latest incident is just one more example of a deeper underlining problem within the force. They have actually identified this in the Task Force study, “Rebuilding the Trust” – in the year 2008. What remains to be seen is what have they done to really change this culture within the force. The real question should be, ‘What’s going on within the force, and can it be fixed?’ JOHN MCKENZIE MAPLE RIDGE

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Time to give abusers jail time EDITOR, THE NEWS:

I am the proud father of Trooper the emaciated dog that was in the headlines a few years ago because of the awful abuse he was subjected to by his previous family. Trooper has become a wonderful and loving family member after rebounding from a horriﬁc past. Recently, I read a story about a German shepherd named Captain who was grossly abused and thrown away like trash and died from his injuries. What sort of society do we live in where these cowards are allowed to beat and kill defenceless animals with impunity? Our government needs to work in conjunction with the B.C. government, SPCA and other animal welfare departments to put forth legislation that has teeth so these creeps can face real jail time that will act as a deterrent for other sick people who punish animals for their own warped enjoyment. If our government can impose a new tax in record time, why can’t it streamline legislation to hit these cowards hard and put them in general population where they will become the prey? BRAD HAYWARD PITT MEADOWS

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on properties adjacent to the park. To kill the plant, eradication crews must inject a herbicide called glyphosate, the active ingredient in Round-Up. Smaller plants require targeted spraying. Grenz said that while she understands public concerns regarding the use of herbicides and pesticides, there is no other way to effectively kill the plant. She added the targeted use of glyphosate leaves nearby plant species unharmed. While the use of Round-Up is restricted for cosmetic purposes under the District of

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Maple Ridge’s cosmetic pesticides bylaw, because the province has identified the Japanese knotweed as an invasive noxious species, it is legal to use the herbicide to kill it. “The provincial law supersedes the local bylaw,” said David Boag, facilities manager for Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services. Parks and leisure services are currently developing a strategy to deal with the infestation locally. Boag said the first step is to conduct an inventory of the plant to determine the extent of the infestation. “We are still in the very early stages,” Boag said. “There’s a lot of work that needs to be done.” The Alouette River Management Society has already spent $3,000 to eradicate Japanese knotweed on private land along the Alouette River over concerns it poses to fish habitat. Naturalist Greta Borick-Cunningham said the plant crowds out other species, such as salmonberry and vine maple, eliminating food sources for local faunae. “The animals and the birds won’t go anywhere near it,” she said. Knotweed roots can also cause increased soil erosion along riverbanks. More silt is washed in waterways as a result, damaging fish spawning grounds. “It’s very much a matter of containment,” said Borick-Cunningham. “Now that it’s here, we may never get rid of it completely.”

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ulia Bartel’s mesh tent is a realm free of technology. To enter it, you’ll need to obey a sign: “Please turn off all electronic devices/vices.” “When people are on their cell phones or computers, they are less engaged in life in general,” says Bartel, 22. That’s why when people enter her art tent at Breastfest on the weekend, she wants them to be all tuned in. Bartel, who is studying visual arts at the University of the Fraser Valley, will be showing her work at Breastfest for the ﬁrst time this year. She plans to donate the proceeds from any sales to the fundraiser, although she isn’t sure she’s quite ready to part with the pieces. Creation 2010, a wood sculpture, depicts two cells coming together. “The beginning of life,” she explains. A mask of an owl made of wood and leather will also be for sale. Titled Nocturnal Mind, the owl symbolizes Bartel’s struggle with insomnia. “I feel like the animals that stay

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up at night and sleep during the day,” she says, with a laugh. The third piece she’s bringing to Breastfest is one that’s generated a little controversy at school. ‘The Difference Between Us’ is a two-piece installation. The ﬁrst is a ball-shaped wood sculpture embellished with moss, that represents the earth - it suspended in space and natural. The second piece is a New Testament bible, enclosed in a see-through box. The earth represent my free spirit, says Bartel, while the bible symbolizes her Christian upbringing, “attending church, closed in with a lid.”

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Julia Bartel holds her sculpture titled “The Difference Between Us.” Bartel will be selling her work at Breastfest.

It’s an piece that perfectly illustrates Bartel’s reason for pursuing art. “I like how art gives people a different perspective and engages,” she says. Breastfest started ﬁve years ago to raise funds for breast can-

cer research. “We chose Breastfest because it’s bold and something people will remember,” says Chad Williams, president of the non-profit group United Circle of Arts, which hosts the free festival. To date, the event has almost $7,000. This year, donations are

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Maple Ridge talent at PNE Star Showdown to be able to spend more time with his wife and their three children. Kennedy is also the music director at his local church and plays every Sunday with his band. Bernard started dancing when she was six and has collected a stunning list of accolades in the past six years. The 12-year-old was one of only nine Canadians to make it to the finals at the Youth America Grand Prix in New York City. She was offered a scholarship for a summer program at The Rock School for Dance Education in the States, but had already accepted a position at the Boston Ballet School’s summer program. Bernard aspires to join the Cirque du Soleil. This is her second time competing at the PNE’s Star Showdown. • The 2012 semi-finalists will be competing at the Fair at the PNE this weekend (Aug. 18 - 21) from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Jet Contributed Concert Stage. This year’s there will be daily Dancer Erika Bernard is competing in the prizes for first, second and third place. kids division.

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A dancer and a singer from Maple Ridge will be vying for the top prize at the PNE Star Showdown this weekend. Erika Bernard is competing in the kids division, while Matt Kennedy will battle nine other contestants in the adult division. Both seasoned performers, Bernard and Kennedy have qualiﬁed for the Star Showdown before. The province-wide talent show search will showcase performers from many different ﬁelds, including comedians, musicians, singers and dancers. Kennedy, 28, is just as talented behind the lens as he is in front of it. Prior to becoming a professional photographer, Kennedy was a high school music teacher, instructing students at Thomas Haney Secondary School. Two years ago, he decided to switch careers

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KERESZTES Karoly (Charlie), on August 10th, 2012. Late of Maple Ridge, B.C., age 76 years. Predeceased by his wife Marie. Survived by two daughters, Debra Keresztes and Donna Keresztes (John); brother Joe Keresztes (Kathy) and other family in Hungary. Loved by many family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Service of Remembrance to be held Monday, August 20th at 12:00 noon at Fraserview Village Community Hall, 22610 - 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations to McKenney Creek Hospice, would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

Our sincere thanks are offered to the staff of the Maple Ridge Seniors Village for their dedicated care of Rueben in his last days. Services were held Saturday August 11, 2012 at the Maple Ridge Alliance Church. Donations in Rueben’s memory may be directed to the Maple Ridge Hospital Foundation or Gideon International of Canada.

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After a long and courageous battle with kidney disease Rueben Heinrich was called into the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, there to be reunited with his beloved wife Emily. Rueben is survived by his sister Mae Haworth (Dick), sister-in-law Freda Shuya, daughter Beverly and sons Lyle (Colleen), Neil (Trudean), Terry (Jan) and Mark (Lori). Rueben also leaves nine grandchildren, Theresa (Colin), Lance (Jessika), Brittany (Corey), Spencer, Aaron, Calen, Tierney, Sholana (Pat) and Emmary, as well as great grandsons Nolan and Hudson. Rueben was predeceased by Emily Heinrich, his beloved wife of 56 years and his adored first great grandchild Jessica Faith. Rueben grew up and was married in Medicine Hat Alberta. As a young adult he worked in farming and the grocery business, eventually becoming a carman and cook with the CPR where he remained the remainder of his working life. In 1968 he moved his young family to Maple Ridge, continuing to dedicate his life to faith, family, friends and community.

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RESIDENT CARETAKER Live-in resident caretaker needed for a smaller rental building in the Maple Ridge area; duties to include but not limited to renting of suites, collections, cleaning and minor maintenance. Salary based on experience with beneﬁts after probationary period.

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Selkirk Paving, part of the Interoute Construction Ltd. group of companies, located in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, is looking for a F/T Shop Supervisor to manage a fleet of over 300 pieces of construction equipment. Some travel will be required. Duties / Tasks; ·Manage shop activities ·Dispatch mechanics ·Maintain maintenance records ·Manage fleet licences ·Help purchaser w/ parts orders Knowledge / Skills; ·Knowledge of asphalt, crushing, and ready mix equipment would be an asset ·Able to create repair budgets ·Familiar with safety codes / regulations ·Fluent with Microsoft Word and Excel Experience/Education; ·Post secondary education with Heavy Duty Mechanic training Competitive Compensation Package w/ a Comprehensive Beneﬁt & Pension Plan. The Company Offers Development Opportunities Through Tailored Training Programs. For more information visit www.terusconstruction.ca Please send your resume stating position to the Human Resources department at: hr@terusconstruction.ca or by fax at: (1)604-575-3691

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T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

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SHINGLE SAWYER needed in Gold River. Pendragon Forest Products Ltd. Apply to: Box 1100 Gold River B.C., V0P 1G0. Call 250-283-2111 or 604-369-3045. Or Email: pendragonfp@xplornet.com

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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

604-468-8889 candymassage.blogspot.com/

FRONT DESK AGENT & Night Auditor (11pm-7am) Join our fantastic team at the Best Western plus Regency Inn and Conference Centre!

On the job training provided Compensation Range: $10.25$15.50 hour This is a Permanent Full-Time position Location: Fruit Processing Plant Pacific Canadian Fruit Packers 18450 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows B.C. V3Y 2R9 Fax: 604-460-2041

* Move-Outs * Staging *Inside Windows & Organizing Xmas Gift Certicates available

Call Marie 604-467-1118

We are looking for an energetic team player to be part of our friendly, customer focused team. Should have flexible hours. Applicants should have customer service experience and excellent communication & hospitality skills Apply in person with resume:

BEST WESTERN REGENCY INN 32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford. KITCHEN HELPER, F/T required for POCO Pasta mfg company. Lifting required. Fax resume to: 604-944-6304 or email: oldcountryedibles@telus.net

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOMATED TANK MANUFACTURING INC. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd yr apprentice $28-$30/hr, journey person $32-$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (office)780-846-2231; (fax)780-8462241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Journeymen Fabricators and CWB Ticketed Welders required. Afternoon shift available. Gloucester Industrial Park. FAX: 604-856-2363 Visit our website: www.lesteel.com

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CONCRETE & PLACING

DECOR CONCRETE STAMPING • Stamped • Exposed Aggregate • Broom Finish • Site Prep • Re & Re • Forming • Custom Overlays • Staining

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

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

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

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

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DRYWALL

JMYK Contracting Local Co

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

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

drop at 7983 Nelson St. Mission

May require some shift work and/or weekend work

CUSTOMIZED HOUSECLEANING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Fax resume to: 604-826-7603 email: missiongolf@shaw.ca

Requirements: * Needs to be a self-starter & self-motivator * Needs to speak/write English fluently; * Needs to be able to communicate (both verbally & in writing) effectively & efficiently;

CLEANING SERVICES

Concrete Finishers PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is seeking skilled Concrete Finishers for patch and concrete surface repairs for projects in the GVRD. Good knowledge of methods and products used to patch/repair concrete walls and columns required.

Shifts available are: P/T or F/T days, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Previous experience. an asset, but not required.

Fruit processing plant in Pitt Meadows looking for a full time Fruit Dry Room Processor year round. Job Duties: * Operate drying and processing machinery and equipment; * Maintain and repair food processing machinery & equipment as and when required; * Some grading, sorting of raw materials; * Follow quality control and sanitation guidelines; * Record production information maintain shift log; * Operate packaging machinery in preparation for market; * Responsible for inventory control; * Clean area at end of shift & other duties as required.

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CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS NEEDED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com Online: www.torqueindustrial.com

Required for

FRUIT DRY ROOM PROCESSOR

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

START NOW 10 Customer Service positions available! Up to $20.00/hr paid weekly Must be outgoing and motivated!!!! Call Erica 604 777 2195

P/T SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Become a

Your Career Starts Here

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

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CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS WANTED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

Mission Golf & Country Club

Healthcare is the #1 employer in B.C.

SCAN HERE TO LEARN MORE

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

COOK

EDUCATION

Gain the Skills. Get the job!

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INSERTING MACHINE OPERATOR required for busy Alberta printing plant. Previous Alphaliner or other machine experience an asset. Mechanical & computer aptitude required; ejamison@greatwest.ca.

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BLUEBERRY PICKERS WANTED 6 weeks, on bus route, East Maple Ridge.12538-248 St. 604-727-5023.

between morning, after

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Home Spa

Ultrasonic Bath in your home tub. Relaxation W Ease mental stress. Bathe away physical fatigue. Cleanse & beauty care. For ladies only. Try demo.

260

ELECTRICAL

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

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

Call 604.833.6189

MASSAGE CONFIDENTIAL SIMPLY FOR YOUR HEALTH & PLEASURE. *European *Private A.M. Special 20% Off 604.230.4444

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500. 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 If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

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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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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 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 LOCAL CLEANING LADY Has openings ~ Best rates Book now for Sept. (604)459-3030

FENCING

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

(604)462-0408

NUTRITION/DIET

SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-8545176.

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(#102055) Bonded

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

FENCE PANELLING Hand built fence panels. Install Fence Panels & Gates

WCB ~ Licenced ~ Liabilty~ HST

Seniors 10% discount

604-319-1993 281

GARDENING

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

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GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

320 OF Home (604)501-9290

Improvements,

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

338

PLUMBING

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 341

PRESSURE WASHING

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

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

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

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

EXPERT POWER

Scott 604-891-9967

Residential & Commercial

.Jim’s Mowing www.jimsmowing.ca

TOPSOIL

• • •

Pay-Less Pro Painting Ext./Int. Summer Special

374

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

WorkSafeBC insured. Special OFFER !! see..

“

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

WASHING Services..

LANDSCAPING

www.expertpowerwashing.com

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

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

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

DUTCH TOUCH

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

ABACUS ROOFING

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

Call Chris

Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Lic. & Ins. Exc. Refs. 10% Discount 604-317-4729

477

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

YELLOW LAB PUPS. born June 25,1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. $400. 5 F, 2 M (604)530-0336

ACCURATE PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES

APPLIANCES

542

FURNITURE

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 604-476-0766 AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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Everything except baby items

MOVING Sale. Sunday Aug. 12 8:30am-4pm. No early birds. #352865 Glen Drive, Boston Meadows.

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

FOR LEASE: 7,200 sq.ft. building (#3-45150 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack) (currently “End of the Roll”) Lease Rate $12.75/sq.ft. per annum. Available Sept.1, 2012 (604) 790-3188 (Trevor)

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

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

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

****BC Home Stagers**** Free List of affordable stagers Work exclusively w/vacant homes www.BCHomeStagers.com

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

“Since 1987”

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

PETS

RENT TO OWN

700

Single items to entire households

463-4449 or 209-6583

STOP RENTINGRENT TO OWN

A NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell! Only $125 - CALL: 604-484-0379

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Exc. bloodline. 3 males 3 females. 7 wks old. Ready to go. 604-226-7202

778-834-6234

MULTI FAMILY Sat & Sun 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 22609 - 124th Ave

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.30 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. 763-2808

$$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

Free Estimate

MAPLE RIDGE

627

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

#1 Cash Buyer

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

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

Instant Grassifacation!

Rot x Shep x Boerboel Mastiff pups, 6 m, 4 fm, first shots, ready Sept 10. $500. each. Call (604)869-9905

BOXER puppies ready Aug 12. Choose early. Vet ✓ tails/dewclaws, 1st shots. $875. 604-882-7477.

604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

GARAGE SALES

P/B Choc. lab puppies, 5M, 6F, born June 27, CKC reg. vet✓ $750. 604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730

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PETS

AT SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

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

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

604-462-9009

www.paintspecial.com

MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups/adults. Non-shedding. Paper trained. Call 604-820-9469

JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

Asphalt roofs, Re & Re, Shake conversions *30yrs Exp.

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed.

~ Free Estimates ~

Home Renovations and New Construction

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

604.319.1993

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

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

HST ~ WCB ~ Liabity Ins ~ Lic Seniors discount 15% off All Work Guaranteed

PAINT SPECIAL

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

meadowslandscapesupply.com

551

FREE TO LOVING HOME. Beautiful black/white short hair cat, male, 1 yr. old. Special needs. Must be only cat. Evenings (604)826-3649

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

Business / Industrial / Apartments Residential W Strata Complexes WMalls

604-465-3189

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

PETS

Tree removal done RIGHT!

Running this ad for 8yrs

Green Services Ltd

(604)465-1311

Boom lift W Windows Gutter Cleaning Painting Int/Ext

604-230-3539

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

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

Call Ian 604-724-6373

pressurewashing

A-TECH Services

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

Seven Days a Week

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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

NO Wood byproducts used

Prompt Delivery Available

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Mike 604-961-1280 D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure

PETS

DACHSHUND MINI male pups, healthy, active, affectionate. Tan, blk, grey, w/dapple markings. $500. 604-820-4763 jimkem@shaw.ca

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

300

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

• No Qualiﬁcation-Low Down • ABBOTSFORD - 2087 Lonsdale, HANDY MAN SPECIAL HOUSE, 3 bdrm. w/ 2bd. Suite.$1,588/MO. CHILLIWACK- 8751 Bellevue Dr. 3 bdrm. w/ 2 bdrm. Suite 1/2 DUPLEX lrg. yard on quiet family street. $688/MO.

Call Kristen 604-786-4663 www.ReadySetOwn.ca

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

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

Community FORE Charity

Dean 604-834-3076

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

Golf Tournament

HOOT & OWL

www.recycleitcanada.ca

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

604.587.5865

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

Custom decks/Concrete work

CUSTOM TILE WORK or BATHROOMS

Reno’s/Additions/Kitchens Drywall work/rubbish removal

Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

RECYCLE YOUR JUNK!

(Turn right 1 road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver)

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

DISPOSAL BINS

604-465-9812 1-800-663-5847

Gary 604-339-5430

MISC SERVICES

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

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We Recycle! GO GREEN!

MOVING & STORAGE

www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

PROFITS bcclassified.com

604-537-4140

Registration & Sponsorship Inquiries Registration: Contact Brandee at 604-454-7961 Sponsorship: Contact Lori 604-880-1181 Or email golf@mrcf.ca

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

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

$45/Hr

$45 Dinner Only

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

604-465-1311

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

$140 Per Player Includes 18 holes, power cart, dinner, contests, prizes & goodie bag!

PLUMBING

Meadows Landscape Supply

320

Registration Opens at 11am - Shotgun Start at 1pm

Your generous contributions of time and money mean the Maple Ridge Community Foundation can continue the important work it does in the community to provide funding for a wide variety of local organizations.

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

RING UP

Swan-e-set Bay Resort & Country Club

Residential & Commercial Services

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

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

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

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

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread MERCHANDISE: CLASS 500’S From antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods and electronics, to parakeets and pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

Sponsor a hole and get great exposure for your business. Call us for sponsorship opportunities.

Our Corporate Sponsors:

www.mrcf.ca

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 750

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

810

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

845

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

859

UTILITY TRAILERS

The Scrapper

#1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

MAPLE RIDGE

Professional Property Management Services P.Meadows Brand New. Solaris Towers. *1 Bdrm +den $1150. *2 Bdrm $1250. 5 Appls, nr WCE, shops, parks & schls. Ref’s req’d. NS/NP.

WESTGATE APTS

1 Month FREE Rent Large 2 bdrm stes available. Includes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

Call 778-788-1845

www.profile-properties.com

Coquitlam Silver Springs beaut 2bdrm 2bath unobstructed view nr Coq Ctr all schls Doug Coll. np/ns $1325. Aug 15. 604-941-3259

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

Maple Ridge

WILLOW PLACE 22256 ~ 119th Ave Partially reno’d,quiet,spacious & bright suites 2 - 1 Bdrm Apts. Avail Aug 15th or Sept 1st Inc. heat, h/w, prkg & storage W No Pets W (604) 369-1096 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 PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm suite $735 2 Bdrm corner suite $895

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

1 bdrm $790/mo - No pets

Avail Sept 15 - Ref’s req’d

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, 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: 11735-225 St. Quiet 2bdrm $900. Inc heat & h/w. No dogs 604-467-9420, 604-728-0940. MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$890

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 3400sf Warehouse 641 Lougheed Hwy 3 phase, sm office, heated, 20x12 door. $2900m. 604-504-1825 PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT COQUITLAM. 2 bdrm grd level duplex. Carport. Walk to WCX & shops. N/P. N/S. Refs. Sept. 1. $995/mo. + utils. 604-464-4258.

GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

* Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

2,800sf. 2 lvl. 5 bdrm. 3 bath, lane access hm. Reno’d kit., W/D, D/W, F/S, small pet neg. Easy hwy. access. Cls. to schools.

Avail. Sept. 1 $2500 604.999.3227 or 604.341.9166

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

MAPLE RIDGE 20963 Lougheed Hwy.

“Ridge Meadows Inn”

newly renovated 3 bedroom home centrally located large yard, $1100/mo pets negotiable,

604-306-5752

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

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

741

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

MAPLE COURT II 22423 121 Ave 604-467-4894

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

Maple Ridge Centre 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Newly renovated, hardwood floors, heat & hot water included. No pets. From $750/mo for 1 bdrm; $950 for 2 bdrms. Avail now. Close to amenities.

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

Call 604.467.5677

604-463-3000

1-800-910-6402

MARINE

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 .

912

bsmt suite, 5 appl., inincl. Large Avail. now.

830

Ph: 778-998-7857

MOTORCYCLES

MOTORCYCLE Carrier/Trailer fits 1-3 bikes, with gear box & ramp, hardly used $1075. 778-888-6805.

Maple Ridge Central: LARGE 1 BDRM, private back yard, patio, sat. TV, shared W/D, priv secure 1 car GARAGE w/remote. Suits one person, and one child OK. Ref’s req’d. N/S, N/P. Incl utils. $900/mo. Avail Sept 1st

838 WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

MAPLE RIDGE Kanaka. 2 bdrm, clean, own lndry. $1000 incl utils. N/S. N/P. Immed. 604-463-7235.

818

MAPLE RIDGE: Newly reno’d 2 bdrm ground floor suite. Sep. entr. Lrg lndry/storage rm. 5 appl. Lam. floors. Backing onto lovely garden. Close to bus. No smoking, No pets. Includes utils & satellite. $850/mo. Avail. now. 604-842-1994

2001 NEON LX 2.0L, 4 dr A/C, P/W, sunroof, new rad, rear brakes, near new tires & battery Aircared to 2014 $2900. (604)460-9636

CARS - DOMESTIC

2009 GM Saturn Astra XE, 4 dr h/b. Auto. Options. Silver. 18,000 kms. $7700/firm. 604-538-4883

MAPLE RIDGE Silver Valley 2Bdrm Ground level suite. Priv.entry/laundryns/np Sept 1-15th $750 mo. incl util 604-463-1043

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill 1998 Immaculate SLUMBER QUEEN Adventure-8 ft camper, q/s bed, sink, 3 burner stove, flush toilet, pull down table for 2nd bed. Furnace, 3-way fridge also comes with propane tank, rear steps, 12 v electrical cord. Ext. mirrors. Fits half ton truck. $5950: Call Tom after 6pm Mission (604)826-4647 2007 WILDERNESS trailer, bought new in 2009 - 28’, Alum frame, 2 doors, 2 slides, Q bed, comp. w/hitch, exc. shape. $18,500/obo. 604-856-3777 2009- Super Lite- 26 FT Grey Wolf Trailer - 1 slide out, sleeps 6, a/c, 3 piece bath, full kitchen. 15 ft awning. $16,000: (604)532-0726

MAPLE RIDGE W. Newer 2 bdrm grnd level, $900 incl cbl/utils/net. Near amens. Immed. 604-351-0005

845

M.RIDGE 207, bright lrg 1 bdrm, priv ent new appl lam flr sh wd $795 Incl util. np/ns Ref 604-460-9166

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

PORT Coquitlam Citadel Heights c/d/s. 1 Bdrm for sgle, sep entry. NP/NS. Hydro/cble/internet & lndry incl $700. Sept. 1. (604)942-6259

We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead

Scotty 604-313-1887

.One 4 Yacht Fractions 604.669.2248

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2005 JEEP LIBERTY Rocky Mountain One owner, well maintained Very good condition with P/W, A/C, Sun Roof, Trailer package. Champagne colour. 148kms $8500. 604-467-3908

851

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM Ranch Park 3 bdrm 2 bath upper flr sxs duplex 1300sf nice clean clse to ament $1350 + utils Avail Sept 1. 778-355-2247

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

Maple Ridge ~ E. Central

TRUCKS & VANS

2007 Pontiac Montana SV6, 7 pass, 55,000 kms. loaded. like new. GM ext warr. $13,000 604-858-9417 2008 FORD 350, diesel. Black. $27,000. Call 604-589-6032 or 604807-6022

3 BDRM, 2 bath, upper ﬂoor, Balcony with Mtn. View. Gas F/P, 5 appls, shared W/D, sat. TV. Approximately 1200 sq ft, $1275 + 2/3 utils. Refs. NS/NP. Available now.

Phone - 778-998-7857 752

TOWNHOUSES

23rd ANNUAL

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

2012 Charity Golf Classic Thursday, August 23

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

AT LEDGEVIEW GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB – 2 TOURNAMENT OPTIONS:

TRANSPORTATION 806

BBBSFV Golf Invitational • Shotgun start 7:30 am For the golf enthusiast: golf clinics by PGA of BC Teaching Pros

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

Includes continental breakfast, deluxe lunch @ Phoenix Lounge, Auction & Golf Awards

1985 MONTE CARLO All original, 1 owner with just 75,000km, V8, ps,pdb,pw, bucket seats, consul, full instrumentation. landau roof. $4500. 604-467-3908

810

Classic Best Ball Tournament • Shotgun start 1:15 pm UT!

O Includes box lunch @ Phoenix Lounge, Auction & Golf Awards LD dinner SOand FOR DETAILS: Lauren 604.852.3331 Lauren.Gemmell@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

AUTO FINANCING

Online Registration & Payment at: www.mentoringworks.ca

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

HOLE IN ONE

MAPLE RIDGE: Small furnished or not - offices/meeting room for rent. Call (604)467-8862

746

Metal Recycling Ltd.

2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 175K fully loaded Great cond. Asking $5570. Daniel 778-574-5081

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

PITT Meadows - 1 bdrm grnd. level suite. $850/month util. included. Avail. Sept. 1. Call 604-315-9871.

751

BOATS

65 Shelby Cobra candy apple red, 400hp 331 5spd leather & hardwood int, show winner $60k O.B.O. 775-558-3342.

MAPLE RIDGE, 2 bdrm. Very clean area. $950 mo. Sept. 1st. N/S N/P. 604-476-2104 / 604-506-9330

OFFICE/RETAIL

MAPLE RIDGE

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

15ft long trailer w/2 axles 1 w/elec brakes made from 4’’ chanel iron 2 spare tires $500 obo 604-817-2534

MAPLE RIDGE 2bdrm (bdrm &den) 900 sq/ft, internet & cbl, share laundry, $800 +1/3 utils. 604-467-9459.

COQUITLAM

Blue Mountain & Como Lake

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm condo with u/g pkng. Avail now. $1100/mo. Gordon Tower @ 222nd/Dewdney. 604-467-4450 or 604-833-4450.

COQUITLAM, Pinetree/Robson. 2 bdrm w/o suite. Laundry. Sept. 1. N/P. N/S. $950 incl utils & internet. Nr school & bus. 604-219-5253.

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm quiet neighborhood, incl. suite ldry. Utils. & cbl. covered deck, N/P N/S. $900/mo. 604-467-1053

Call 604-464-7548

Visit our website for other rental properties: Coquitlam 996sf clean 2bdrm 2bath nr Coq Ctr Douglas Coll, pool np/ns Aug 15. $1250. 604-941-3259

Coquitlam: Lwr level- 3bdr, 2bth in newer home. F/p, inflr heating. Inste ldry. d/w $1300: 604-936-7177

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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

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748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION PITT MEADOWS. Furn.bdrm with bath in 2 bdrm condo. Sec. U/G prk. F. NS/NP. $500. 604-460-0840.

750

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY, 1 BDRM, open concept, $975/mth incl. heat & cable, NP/NS. Phone (604)526-4022.

In association with:

Craven|Huston|Powers|Architects

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2003 KIA SEDONA LX 159K, 6/7 pass, dual doors, loaded, very clean, req’s Tensioner belt, runs well, $2750/obo. 778-908-5164. 2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $8700/firm. 604-538-9257.

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INCLUDES: ALL WHEEL DRIVE ■ AIR CONDITIONING ■ POWER SUNROOF ■ HEATED FRONT SEATS & MIRRORS ■ CRUISE CONTROL ■ XM RADIO WITH BLUETOOTH® HANDS FREE PHONE SYSTEM ■ 18" ALLOY WHEELS

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SANTA FE AWD PREMIUM PKG.

INCLUDES: 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ■ HEATED FRONT SEATS ■ BLUETOOTH® HANDS FREE PHONE SYSTEM ■ 7 PASSENGER SEATING ■ REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM

VERACRUZ

PAPER TO INSERT DEALER TAG HERE 604 467 3401 mapleridgehyundai.com

23213 Lougheed Hwy

HyundaiCanada.com

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS

INCLUDES AUTO & AIR

Earn up to 1,000 AIR MILES® reward miles at Maple Ridge Hyundai!

*Earn 250 reward miles with the purchase of a new or pre-owned vehicle. Earn 750 Bonus reward miles with the purchase of an in-stock new or pre-owned vehicle valued over $7,500, excluding taxes. Bonus offer ends July 31, 2012. Visit Maple Ridge Hyundai for details. ®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Super Dave’s Golden Ears Motors DBA Maple Ridge Hyundai

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28,995

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21,759 Limited model shown

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FOR UP TO 48 MONTHS

ELANTRA TOURING GL 5-SPEED MANUAL. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

INCLUDES: AIR CONDITIONING ■ HEATED FRONT SEATS & MIRRORS ■ 6 AIRBAGS WITH FRONT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS ■ CRUISE CONTROL ■ XM RADIO WITH BLUETOOTH® HANDS FREE PHONE SYSTEM SONATA GL AUTO. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

TUCSON L 5-SPEED MANUAL. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

SELLING PRICE: $26,959ʕ SANTA FE AWD PREMIUM PACKAGE. PRICE INCLUDES $4,500 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS‡. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

VERACRUZ GL FWD. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

DL#7356

TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2012 Elantra Touring GL 5-Speed Manual/2013 Sonata GL Automatic/2012 Tucson L 5-Speed Manual/2012 Santa Fe AWD Premium Pkg./2012 Veracruz GL FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 48 months. Bi-weekly payment is $154/$222/$174/$260/$279. No down payment is required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,565/$1,760/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Sonata GL Automatic for $22,995 at 0% per annum equals $222 bi-weekly for 48 months for a total obligation of $22,995. Cash price is $22,995. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,565. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. †ʕPrices for models shown (after deducting price adjustment): 2012 Elantra Touring GLS Manual/2013 Sonata Limited/2012 Tucson Limited AWD/2012 Santa Fe 3.5 Limited AWD/2012 Veracruz GLS AWD is $18,644/$28,064/$30,109/$32,059/$35,759. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495/$1,565/$1,760/$1,760/$1,760 included. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ʈFuel consumption for 2012 Elantra Touring GL 5-Speed Manual(HWY 6.4L/100KM; City 8.9L/100KM)/2012 Sonata GL Auto (HWY 5.7L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM)/2012 Tucson L 5-speed (HWY 7.4L/100KM; City 10.1L/100KM)/2012 Santa Fe GL 2.4 6-Speed Manual (HWY 7.7L /100KM, City 11.0L /100KM)/2012 Veracruz GL FWD (HWY 8.5L/100KM; City 12.7L/100KM) are based on Energuide. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ‡Price adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $3,699/$2,569/$3,764/$4,500/$5,500/$6,264 available on 2012 Elantra Touring/2013 Sonata/2012 Tucson/2012 Santa Fe AWD Premium Pkg/2012 Santa Fe GL 3.5 Sports Pkg./2012 Veracruz. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. Bluetooth® Hands free and the navigation system only recognize English voice commands. Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Hyundai is under license. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc., and any use of such marks by Hyundai is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ʕ‡Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ^Based on Natural Resource Canada’s 2012 ecoEnergy award for most fuel efficient full-size car. ʆGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

INCLUDES: AIR CONDITIONING ■ EZ LANE CHANGE ASSIST ■ DOWNHILL BRAKE CONTROL & HILLSTART ASSIST ■ MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING ■ REAR SPOILER ■ iPOD®/USB/MP3 AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS

% ʕ NOW

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TUCSON 2012

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22,995 25,564 AWARDED THE HIGHEST GOVERNMENT CRASH SAFETY RATINGʆ U.S. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

THE MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT FULL-SIZED CAR – NATURAL RESOURCE CANADA’S 2012 ECOENERGY VEHICLE AWARD^

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SONATA 2013

FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS

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19,694 GLS model shown

HIGHWAY 6.4L/100 KM 44 MPGʈ

INCLUDES: AIR CONDITIONING WITH GLOVE BOX COOLER ■ HEATED FRONT SEATS & MIRRORS ■ 6 AIRBAGS WITH FRONT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS ■ CRUISE CONTROL ■ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ■ POWER WINDOWS, DOORS, LOCKS & MIRRORS

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36 -- Wednesday, August 15, 2012 -- THE NEWS - www.mapleridgenews.com

CHERRIES are now available! Specially picked by the farmers, just for Kin’s!

Prices effective: August 15th to August 19th, 2012 Fresh New Crop

Fresh & Sweet

Yellow Peaches

Blueberries

99¢/lb

$1.99/lb

Locally Grown

Super Sweet New Crop

Corn

3/$1.00 Locally Grown

Kicking off our 25th Anniversary with a

Recipe Challenge ENTER TO WIN: $200 + Recipe Featured in the Kin’s 2013 Calendar Also, many additional prizes for participating and voting.

HOW TO ENTER: Send us your recipe Email your recipe and a photo to contests@kinsfarmmarket.com before August 26th, 2012.

For complete rules and regulations, visit www.facebook.com/kinsfarmmarket

WINNER WILL BE SELECTED BY: Louis Gervais Fine Foods & Catering

Haney Place Mall Unit #113 - 11900 Maple Ridge 604.466.1186 OPEN same as mall hours

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