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District to start talking swap with Smart Centres District to report soon on how long such a deal would take

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter Maple Ridge council has told its staff to start talking to Smart Centres to see if there’s a way to work out a land swap in Albion flats.

Council had a lot of questions at its Tuesday meeting, when Smart Centres made a presentation, but settled on just directing staff to start the process, said Mayor Ernie Daykin Thursday.

“We showed remarkable restraint, all seven of us.”

Smart Centre wants to exchange the 20 acres it owns west of 105th Avenue along the Lougheed Highway – and which lie in the Agricultural Land Reserve – with the district’s 17 acres on the east side of 105th Avenue, currently the site of the Albion Fairgrounds.

Daykin said the district’s administrator will report soon to council on how long working out such a deal would take.

Any proposal for either the west or east side still needs the OK of the Agricultural Land Commission.

“To be honest, it’s a little bit frustrating … but whatever we do down there, it’s going to have a footprint on the community for the next 30, 40, 50 years,” Daykin said.

Smart Centres’ offer comes after the Agricultural Land Commission said earlier this year that it opposes land exclusion and development of the west side of 105th Ave., including Smart Centres properties, but would consider that for the east side.

Daykin said it’s not up to the district to cover any losses the company takes as a result of not being able to develop its land, he added.

See Albion, p4

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13 Heroes Leadnow protestors gathered for the 13 Heroes Rally outside Conservative MP Randy Kamp’s office on Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge on Wednesday in opposition of Bill C-38, for which a marathon voting session began in Ottawa that night. See story, p8.

Smoke signals medical grow Property previously housed one of largest illegal crops in district history

by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter A medical marijuana grow operation was shut down temporarily after a small fire Wednesday afternoon.

The Maple Ridge Fire Department rushed to the property at 13205 Cedar Way after a passerby reported smoke billowing from a shed on a property that previously held one of the largest illegal pot crops ever seized by

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The workers on site, however, had already knocked down most of the fire, which was started accidentally by a plumber’s torch.

“I guess someone driving down the road saw the smoke. The people who were working there certainly weren’t too eager to call us,” said Grootendorst.

Ridge Meadows RCMP confirmed the property was being used to grow medical marijuana, but are investigating whether there were more plants than permitted.

See Grow, p12

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Lauren leading playground drive Meadowridge Rotary agrees to match funds up to $35,000

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter

W

hen six-year-old Lauren Curtis and the rest of her kindergarten class at Eric Langton elementary discovered their playground had been all but destroyed, they took it personally.

The school has two playgrounds, but one was repeatedly vandalized. It was smaller, located next to the kindergarten classes, and the favourite hangout of the younger students at the school.

And then it was gone.

During spring break in March, the playground’s slide was smashed, metal pipes were stolen, and the metal brackets holding the playground together were broken.

In April, vandals struck again, forcing school district maintenance workers to remove and block portions of the playground’s slide, rendering the structure all but unusable.

Lauren and her classmates were devastated.

“They were all really upset,” says Gail Curtis, Lauren’s mom. “This was their playground. They can’t believe someone would do that. They really take pride in their school.”

The school’s parent advisory committee started a fundraising campaign for a new playground. In addition to bake sales and trivia nights, students and parents at the school are selling tickets for the annual Rotary Duck Race on Aug. 5.

Lauren has led the way, already raising close to $1,000.

“She is very passionate about this,” says Gail. “That fact that this was her playground, she feels its up to her to raise this money to replace it.”

In the beginning, Lauren’s older brother or mother would accompany her and do most of the talking as they canvassed their neigh-

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Kindergarten student Lauren Curtis, with the help of her older brother Alex, has raised close to $1,000 for a new playground at Eric Langton elementary. bourhood, selling tickets for the duck race.

But soon Lauren was determined to do it all by herself.

“No mom, I don’t need you, I can do this on my own,” Lauren told her mom, instructing her to wait on the sidewalk as she knocked on doors and told her neighbours about how her playground had been destroyed.

“It’s amazing how its improved her confidence, not that she wasn’t confident before,” says Gail. “But she’s so much more comfortable speaking with adults.”

Lauren has always been an independent soul, she says. Nearly every day, as soon as she’s home from school, she’s eager to hit the pavement and help her school get closer to its goal.

“She took it really personally,” says Lisset Peckham, chair of Eric Langton’s PAC. “She

really felt like it was her playground, so she felt it was up to her to raise the money to replace it.”

For her efforts, Lauren was presented with student leadership T-shirt from principal Jon Wheatley, an honour usually reserved for Grade 6 and 7 students.

“She’s so proud of that shirt,” says Gail. “She wears it to bed every night as her nightie.”

Lauren’s efforts are much appreciated, and much needed.

The bill for a new playground is expected to cost in excess of $100,000, even with parents donating their time to build it, saving a further $20,000 on labour costs.

“That’s about the minimum to get something that’s accessible for all of our students,” says Peckham. “Playgrounds are an essential part of every single school. Kids can release

energy, make friends and have fun.”

But they’re not cheap.

So far, the PAC has raised $28,000 towards that goal, but the community has been quick to support the school’s efforts.

The Meadowridge Rotary Club has promised to match funds raised by the school up to $35,000, and the Royal Canadian Legion’s local women’s auxiliary donated have donated $1,000 to the cause.

While the school district has already told parents it can’t afford to contribute to the playground’s replacement, Peckham is hoping the District of Maple Ridge will help out, given the playground is used widely by the community after school hours.

This week, Peckham will be presenting a proposal to the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission, asking it to also match funds, and contribute the final third needed to pay for the playground.

Should the parks commission agree, it would leave parents at the school just $7,000 shy of their fundraising goal.

“When we first started, we thought it would take years to raise the money to get it built,” says Peckham. “Everything depends on that third part of the funds, but if the parks commission agrees ... we’re hoping we can push it and get it done by September.

“The support from the community has been just wonderful.”

Gail is hopeful Lauren and her classmates will get to see the fruits of their labours before they grow too old for a new primarysized playground.

“The kids here really take pride in their school,” she says. “There’s a great sense of community here.”

• The Eric Langton elementary PAC will be selling tickets for the second annual Rotary Duck Race at the Haney Farmer’s Market on Saturday, June 30 to help raise money to replace their playground. For more information about the Rotary Duck Race, including a list of prizes, visit www.rotaryduckrace.ca.

GG award-winner home to help raise money for Rwandan children

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Cathy Emmerson knows she can always count on her hometown to lend a helping hand.

A former Maple Ridge realtor, Emmerson currently runs a free school in the dusty little town of Ruhengeri, in northern Rwanda.

Called PREFER (Poverty Reduction Education Family Empowerment in Rwanda), Emmerson’s school helps educate and care for children aged two to six who would otherwise be out on the streets.

PREFER also operates a skills program to assist women in entering the workforce, a goat-fostering program and several programs for orphaned children.

For her efforts, Emmerson was awarded with the Governor Gen-

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Cathy Emmerson at school in Rwanda. eral’s Award in 2010, and this year, PREFER has achieved charity status in Canada, and is now able to issue tax receipts for donations.

Emmerson said the school will also be able to apply for a wider range of grants, which she hopes will help her expand the school.

“On the first day of school we had 400 parents show up to register, but we could only take 160,” she said.

“We even had parents sneaking their kids into the classroom when we had our recess break. We’d get back to the classroom, and there’d be 25 more kids in the class.”

Currently, the school consists of four classrooms, a storeroom, and an office. Construction is under way to build a house on the property for Emmerson and her husband that will also house the many volunteers who come to stay and help with the school. Next for the school will be a four-classroom addition.

Emmerson said much of the project’s success can be credited to the people of Maple Ridge.

“The generosity of people here never fails to astound me,” she said.

“The contributions and just the enthusiasm for what we do is amaz-

ing.”

Emmerson is back in Maple Ridge visiting for the summer, and her childhood friends Barb Chipperfield and Brenda Wilkes have decided to hold a dance this Saturday at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall to help raise money for the school. The pair put on a similar event last summer and managed to raise more than $5,000 to help the Rwandan children.

Thanks to the Rwandan government’s efforts to root out corruption, all of that money will be able to go directly to where it’s needed.

“In places like the [Democratic Republic of Congo], for every $500 you bring in, you have to spend $300 of on bribes because it is so corrupt there,” said Emmerson. “In Rwanda, we don’t have that problem.”

Much has changed in the country since ethnic genocide claimed the lives of close to 800,000 people in

1994.

Under the leadership of president Paul Kagame, Emmerson said the country has quickly progressed, with new schools, new roads, and all manner of infrastructure.

“It’s a different world,” she said.

“When I came to Rwanda in 2003, there only 8,000 children attending primary school. Now that number is 2.4 million; 65 per cent of the population is under 18, so education is very important.”

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I have been in this trade for more than thirty-five years and I owe a lot of what has made me success to a guy I call Pops.

When I was a little boy, which is hard to imagine now, Pops drove an old Ford Sedan probably about a 1940 give or take a year. The transmission wasn’t shifting right so Pops got under the old Ford and pulled out the transmission, he then proceeded to tear it apart and find the problem, get the required parts and fix the entire thing. What makes this story amazing is that Pops was not a car mechanic but rather he was a train dispatcher for the CPR with no auto mechanic experience.

This was the early 1950’s and in those days in a small town with no such thing as credit cards or auto repair shops you had to do it yourself; or walk.

Ten years later I was your typical kid of 13 years old crazy for anything to do with cars, motorcycles or driving anything with wheels. Man I could not wait to drive a car, as I had been helping my older uncle’s work on their cars and driving the tractor whenever I was allowed too. Then one day Pops says to me “I’m going to the dump would you like to come along and maybe I’ll let you drive the car?” Well it worked. I had all the garbage collected and in the trunk of that 1965 Viva Vauxhall in record time. He then proceeded to drive the Viva, all 1.2 liters of raw unadulterated 49 horsepower, with four on the floor and room for more, to the old dump road. When we go off the main road, Pops pulled over got out of the car walked around to the passenger side and said “jump over, you drive.” Man was I cool, here I was all of 13 and driving a real car, bouncing down that dirt road doing all of 5-10 mph.

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Albion from front “They are thinking outside the box and we will have to be creative to make it work,” Daykin said.

If approved, the deal would allow the company to combine its existing 10 acres with the additional 17 acres from the fairgrounds, for development into a shopping centre.

It also would mean relocating Maple RidgePitt Meadows Country Fest, the farm fair that’s been taking place in Maple Ridge for more than a century.

But Daykin hasn’t yet

heard from the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association, the Ridge Meadows Home Show or the air cadets, which all use the fairgrounds.

He pointed out the fair already has moved once, from its location in what’s now Memorial Peace Park, to its present on location on the site of the former Spencer dairy farm.

Lorraine Bates of the agricultural association said the group hasn’t commented because there are no details yet.

She said the agricultural fair society’s directors

discussed it last week, and no one was strongly opposed to relocating to the other side of 105th Avenue.

The district owns the land and could the move fair anywhere, she pointed out.

She noted that Smart Centres aerial map used in the presentation didn’t show the Planet Ice arena or the equestrian arena, which are both used during Country Fest, which takes place this July 28 and 29.

If the fair moved across 105th, access to those areas would be more difficult.

One challenge in Albion is Spencer Creek, which runs through the fairgrounds property.

Current municipal rules require any development to be set back either 15 or 30 metres from streams.

But those setbacks would also apply to any new buildings on the east side, where shopping is proposed, she pointed out.

Bates said at 111 years of age, the agricultural association is the oldest heritage group in the area and said she is confident the district wouldn’t do anything to

hurt the organization.

“I trust them on that.”

Daykin said, if approved, the shopping centre could be the start of a commercial and light industrial development along Lougheed Highway, from east of 105th Avenue to 240th Street.

Meanwhile, the exclusion application to remove Steve and John Wynnyk’s adjoining 40 acres from the reserve has been filed with the district.

“They have gone from working together to working separately. It will be interesting to see what’s in the application to make it a net benefit to agriculture,” said Daykin.

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A bitter pill The province’s highest voice on all things medical, Dr. Perry Kendall, made a pretty bold statement earlier this week when he claimed that MDMA should be legalized in order to be regulated.

MDMA, as in ecstasy. MDMA as in the drug that claimed the life of numerous young people over the past year in this very health region.

But we have to wonder what the point would be in regulating MDMA at all. This isn’t a pain killer.

It doesn’t have positive qualities that make it useful in pharmacology, health care or even psychiatry. Does it?

The obvious problem is that street level ecstasy can’t be trusted. When it’s cooked up in a clandestine, unregulated lab, the chemicals can vary from tab to tab, batch to batch.

We’ve seen, and reported on, the dangers of the drug in the past. It’s no secret that it is the gangs who thrive on the sale of illegal drugs. But don’t forget that regulated, legal drugs created with a therapeutic intent are stolen and re-sold every single day. Drugs like Ritalin, Xanax and, of course, oxycodone are consistently sold on the black market, the latter commanding up to $35 a pill.

Ecstasy is a popular rave drug, making it a hit with party-going teens. So what would regulating the drug do? Could a teen walk into a drugstore and buy ecstasy before heading out to party, in Kendall’s theory of regulation? Probably not.

But adults would, one would assume. And kids could still get their hands on it, somehow. One could argue that the same has been true for alcohol for decades.

But, hey, nothing bad ever came from a teenaged drinking binge, right?

Wrong.

Vital Stats reports that total deaths directly related to alcohol in Canada in 2000 was well over 300. That includes over intoxication, alcohol poisoning, and numerous diseases directly linked to alcoholism, such as alcoholic liver disease and chronic pancreatitis.

When you factor in the deaths indirectly related to alcohol, that number jumps to 1,689.

We’re not pushing a return to prohibition – that certainly didn’t work. But it’s laughable to suggest that regulating a drug will make the world a safer place for children.

After all, look in the right places and you can still find moonshine.

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Truth about streams before loyalty “I

t’s a lie ... what people call ditches – those were streams,” said former Conservative fisheries minister John Fraser, alluding to the federal government’s dismissal of little streams as ditches unworthy of protecAlong the Fraser tion in the Fisheries Jack Emberly Act. On CBC’s Almanic, May 30, Fraser insisted small stream destruction “has resulted in a 70-90 per cent habitat loss.”

Kudos for putting truth before party loyalty.

All salmon, even lake spawning sockeye, rear in nameless streams, a fact conveniently ignored by developers, municipalities, farming, oil and gas developers like Enbridge, and even the Cohen Commission Inquiry.

Without habitat, there’s no fish; no Canada as we know it.

Still, current minister Keith Ashfield guts protection because it “has kept farmers from cleaning out their ditches for up to two years.”

That’s “foolish,” said Fraser.

In Maple Ridge, Cliff Olson, an avid fly fisherman, has always known that.

Olson volunteers with the ARMS adopta-stream program. In March, he helped identify coho and steelhead fry in Morse Creek.

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uestion of the week:

Cliff set fish traps, reverently avoiding gravel that contain alevin.

Morse has endured road run-off, detergents from fire halls, and rechanneling at 224th Street and Abernethy Way. To him, it is not a ditch.

Nor are the unheralded streams and sloughs along the Harrison River, the source of hundreds of thousands of salmon (all five species) between Mission and Agassiz.

Spawning area in the Harrison totaling 176,000 square yards (fisheries data, Report 133, 1979) occurs in places the average person would never notice.

Chehalis Flats, for example, is east on Morris Valley Road, off Lougheed Highway near Harrison Mills. This maze of marshy channel on the Harrison’s eastern bank is the major chum producer in B.C. Upstream is Weaver Creek. Each fall, buses of Chinese tourists pass the flats on route to the spawning channel. The fish arrive via Morris Slough, another branch of the Harrison well known by Olson, who’s explored the river for 30 years.

“Of all the sockeye runs in B.C., these are unique because they come down from the outside of Vancouver Island,” Olson noted on the day he showed me his favourite fishing spots.

We launched under Harrison Bridge, where a sign reads, “Put fee in little red box.”

Local humor, Olson says as he slips coins into a slot.

Ten minutes later, near the confluence of the green Harrison, and muddy Fraser,

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we pull into shore. Near the shoreline, Olson found fry.

“Pink salmon,” he says. “No parr marks along the side, silver color. Good sign, lots of them this year.”

We’d cast pink fry patterns into eddies upstream of the bridge near French Creek. As we approached the spot, Olson slowed for a pair of geese with a gosling.

“First of the season,” he remarks, noting osprey nests atop pilings set in the river.

“A family of otter up here, too,” he said.

“Came up to my boat. Fish are their diet.

They could all be hurt by development.”

It’s a good point. A golf course stretching along the west bank can be seen from the bridge. On the bank at French Creek, there’s a trailer park. I wonder if the DFO had been part of the approval process.

In 1977, the fisheries department strove to enhance spawning areas in the Harrison. Gravel was removed, washed, and replaced not far from here (Smokehouse Slough).

With changes to the act, that effort will be subject to the adverse effects of developments.

Olson says he’s concerned about waterways on both sides of the Harrison.

“I don’t even know the names of most of them,” he says, “but they’re all instrumental in the returns to the river, the lake and beyond.”

There’s a pool beyond Chehalis that Olson says harbours cutthroat, but the one big fish I hook into gets away. It doesn’t matter. My fly casting has improved thanks to my guide.

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THE NEWS/letters Time to open minds, and washrooms EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Better to lock washroom doors than be sorry (Letters, June 8).

The stigma attached to being poor is already harsh enough, why are we adding inhumane treatment to the list, as well?

I personally know people who are on income or disability assistance – one friend was seven months pregnant at the time and had her young child with her. Not only did she have to use the washroom as her bladder was under pressure from the growing baby, but her son, who was out of diapers and potty-trained, was on the verge of bursting, also needed access to a washroom.

She asked for a key, was denied, so she asked for use of the staff washroom.

She was still turned her down, and directed to use the Dairy Queen washroom.

Another friend, who was on water pills due to Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, was also denied use of the washroom in the income assistance building.

Try a two-hour wait with a full bladder while facing the potential of losing your place in line, and start again, if you left.

Now, for most businesses, the washroom access is for paying customers only, and no one on assistance can afford to be a paying customer 20 days out of the month. Most people who have never been on the system aren’t aware of the fact that most people who are on assistance can’t afford drugs, due to being mothers with dependent children.

Assistance rarely covers rental costs in this province for decent homes, let alone hydro or basic phone bills.

I commend NDP MLA Michael Sather for bringing this to the attention of the public. Many would welcome “Sather’s Crapper Law,” as T. Marlow put it.

Stereotyping people on assistance will get us nowhere fast.

A few bad apples may have spoiled the barrel, but I thought we had evolved beyond such black-and-white thinking.

Time to open up your mind, as well as the washrooms.

Everyone is just a lay-off or life-changing event away from that line.

You could be there one day, as well.

NERISSA GREGORY MAPLE RIDGE

Kids are name of the game Emberly from p6 “I’d hate to see a mall down the side of this river,” he says, “but everything’s possible. It could all be destroyed without difficulty.”

A lot of folks are standing up for rivers like the Harrison and tiny streams in the face of draconian legislation like Bill C-38.

I tell Olson: “Joe Jurcich is mentoring McKenney Creek. ARMS plans to help him clear out invasive plants. Kids at Harry Hooge school are stewarding Balabanian.”

“That’s all great,” he says. “Getting kids started on that is the name of the game.”

On the Ridunkulist: Conservative MP David Wilks is on the list for flip-flopping. Wilks broke ranks with the government on May 22, saying Bill C-38 should be discussed. Former fisheries minister Herb Dhaliwal says committee reports, debate in the House – democracy – was ignored. One day after Wilks broke ranks, he recanted. “I support this bill ...”

Why? “One person is not going to make a difference,” rationalized the MP. Tell that to folks like Cliff Olson.

Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

Letters welcome Letters to the editor should be exclusive to The News and address topics of interest to residents of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Include full name and address, as well as daytime phone number for verification. Keep letters to 500 words or less. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. @ E-mail letters to editor@mapleridgenews.com.

You’re right, too many bears EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Needs to be fewer bears (Letters, June 1), Watch out for humans (Letters, June 8).

The Bear Aware program actually agrees with the two previous writers – and that is on the point that there are too many bears in too close a proximity to human habitation in our community.

We may differ on what the best longterm solution to the problem is, but we both have the same goal in mind – making our communities a safer place to live.

I am the new Bear Aware coordinator for Maple Ridge. As a resident of Whonnock, I look forward to sharing the Bear Aware approach with my neighbours, an approach that has proven successful at reducing humanbear conflict in many British Columbia communities.

Maple Ridge is built on prime bear habitat. You could go as far as to say most of British Columbia is prime bear habitat.

Since neither humans nor bears have other places to go, we need to find ways that we can each have our own space and safely share those spaces where we overlap.

It is important to understand that

Bear Aware is not about not being able to do things. It is about doing things in a more responsible manner.

Just as we have learned that smoking is bad for us and that wearing seat belts saves lives, we are evolving in our practices around how we manage our attractants.

Managing our attractants in a responsible manner makes our communities safer for our neighbours and reduces the potential for human-bear conflicts.

Since the introduction of Bear Aware in 1999, the average number of bears destroyed on an annual basis has dropped from about 1,000 a year to less than half of that.

This reduction occurred during a time of population growth and increased human-bear interaction.

The Bear Aware program has been introduced to Maple Ridge to help people to reduce bear attractants in our neighbourhoods and to minimize bears’ access to garbage and other unnatural foods.

This has the immediate effect of reducing human–bear conflict by diminishing the incentive for bears to linger near human habitation.

Some things that you can do to reduce human-bear conflicts in your

neighbourhood: • using secure bins for garbage and putting the bins out for pickup in the morning, not the night before; • using bird feeders only in the winter, when local bears are not as active and natural bird food is limited; • managing fruit trees so that ripe fruit does not remain available to bears; • using electric fencing to protect fruit trees, berry bushes, chickens, livestock and composts.

People unsure of the Bear Aware program need to look to other communities that have implemented it to see its benefits. Squamish is an excellent example of how a municipality, its residents, the Bear Aware program, the Ministry of Environment and the B.C. Conservation Officer Service are working together to decrease human– bear conflicts and increasing human safety and preventing the unnecessary killing of bears.

For more information on the Bear Aware program and what you can do to reduce human-bear conflict in your neighbourhood, please go to www.bearaware.bc.ca or contact me directly.

ROSIE WIJENBERG, BEAR AWARE COMMUNITY COORDINATOR MAPLE RIDGE

A different proposal for the Albion flats EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Land swap for Albion mall? (The News, June 6).

Smart Centres must receive an A-plus for dogged persistence.

Most people, I think, realize that, unlike abuse victims, land developers do not believe that no means no.

When public hearings are held and the prevailing sentiment is positive, that is seen as an endorsement for full speed ahead.

If, however, the public opinion is predominantly negative, then the chess and waiting games begin. It is back to the strategic drawing board.

If public opinion is ignored, perhaps it will be possible to influence a change to the official community plan; or wait until the next municipal election and vote for a more supportive council.

Maybe one could wait until a future provincial election and hope that the mandate and makeup of the ALR will take a more pro-industrial land-use position.

Another tried and true tactic is to keep your eye on the desired land parcel, but also buy up many parcels to use as bargaining chips for future land swaps when preconditions are more favourable.

Of course, if one sits on these many land parcels for a long enough, the appreciation of those properties will offset concessions that may be made in a future land swap.

Now that is good business.

Another article states “Ridge first to benefit from pro planner.” This is true and kudos to Maple Ridge council. Municipalities such as Surrey own hundreds of acres and green space. This puts them in a strong position to better determine the direction of future development.

The article also states that land assembly is one of the biggest impediments to developers.

Maple Ridge owns relatively little industrial land and the acquisition of the blocks near Selkirk Avenue and 227th Street was an excellent purchase. The district now has greater ability to create a vibrant, safe, urban village in the downtown core.

On the other hand, it may make more sense to put another big box mall near the district’s perimeter and suck the life out of the downtown core.

Land assembly does not seem to be an issue for developers like Smart Centers, which appears able to assemble land beyond immediate needs. However, if it is possible to get the municipality to shoulder the cost and effort of strategic land assembly, now that is good business.

And now a modest proposal.

Maple Ridge needs to brand itself.

Looking around, one sees our access to farms, rivers,

lakes, mountains, equestrian pursuits, outdoor recreation, our seniors centre and supportive living and services for seniors, the ACT, the thousands of young people enrolled in dance and music, good schools, access to roads, rail, air and water transport and our strategic central location within the Lower Mainland.

These characteristics seem to define what we uniquely have to build an identity around, not another big box mall in the Albion flats.

Central to this is a more relaxed rural flavour anchored by our agricultural base.

What is proposed: • Tax shifting that would give an agricultural producer’s tax reduction credit to all working agriculturally zoned properties within the municipal boundaries. This would also apply to all small captured lots that too often are held by speculators and developers waiting to have them rezoned. Often they are isolated by design in order to bolster the argument that the lands are now surrounded by residential zoning and are no long suited to agricultural use.

• Any non-worked agriculturally zoned land would require an agricultural crop rotation, planting and harvesting plan or they would be assessed a substantial agricultural non-compliance tax.

The purpose of this would be to end speculators from buy-

ing up, then not using or actively degrading agricultural land.

• A second option for those holding agricultural land, but not wanting to work it themselves would be to turn its agricultural production over to an agricultural producer’s cooperative that would be operated by an umbrella cooperative organization (perhaps to be developed by the farmers’ market organization).

• The agricultural tax bonus due the land owner would be used to pay the cooperative for working the land and they would return a percentage of product or income to the land owner.

• Land owners not wanting to work the land or turn its agricultural development over to the producer’s cooperative would be assessed a substantial tax penalty. This income would be used to support the cooperative and agricultural innovation in the region.

Progressive cities are taking food production and distribution seriously. It is about business. It is about jobs.

Maple Ridge – the city of innovation, arts and outdoor fun?

ROBERT HORNSEY MAPLE RIDGE

Editor’s note: Robert Hornsey is a past candidate in municipal and federal elections and co-owner of a business in downtown Maple Ridge.

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Moe Gidda, an NDP member in Abbotsford, was at the rally to protest changes in the Employment Insurance, saying the government has taken surpluses from that program and put them into general revenues.

While one protester wrote a sign calling for protection of habitat, Danielle Cairns, a federal civil servant, held another that said, “The Man is Out of Order.”

“I’m just really concerned about Bill C-38 and just so dismayed that all these changes are being disguised as part of the budget.”

She added she recently heard that the government would only pay for refugee claimants health care if they had communicable diseases that could endanger the rest of the population.

“These are the most vulnerable people on the planet.”

She was also concerned about cuts to Service Canada, “Everything, it’s quite hard to keep up with.”

While the protesters were outside, Kamp was in the House of Commons preparing for a 24-hour round of voting on about 158 Opposition amendments to the bill.

He said the 164 Conservative MPs were organized into teams of about a dozen and were to take half-hour breaks every five hours.

“We take this seriously. We’re planning to win every vote,” he said Wednesday.

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The campaign was to try to convince the 13 MPs in the Conservative government needed to vote against and scrap its omnibus bill, which makes changes to the Fisheries Act, among several other laws. The new Fisheries Act removes general protection of fish habitat and focuses protecting aboriginal, sport or commercial fisheries from “serious harm.”

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Dementia is a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person beyond what would be expected from normal aging. The prevalence of dementia is projected to double every 20 years such that by 2050, more than 100 million people could be affected. This means that approximately 1 in 85 people will be affected.

Many of the same risk factors that lead to dementia are also associated with untreated hearing loss. These risk factors include: less involvement with social activities, sedentary state, stress and more.

A recent study by the American Medical Association suggests that living with hearing loss can cause both all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The study took place over a 12-year period and tested 639 people who were dementia free but had a hearing loss ranging from mild to severe.

The study found that during this 12-year period, 58 cases of incident all – cause dementia were diagnosed. Of these, 37 cases were found to be Alzheimer’s disease. The risk of dementia seemed to increase with the severity of the hearing loss. The risk of Alzheimer’s disease also increased with the level of hearing loss.

Living with a hearing loss over long periods of time can also have an impact on the brain’s ability to understand speech. This phenomenon is known as phonemic regression. Phonemic regression can also be used to guesstimate the number of years a person has lived with a hearing loss.

Trisha Doyle of Crystal Vision & Hearing said, “We can do a complete hearing evaluation at no charge. We then send a complimentary copy to the patient’s family doctor as it is an important component of one’s overall medical Ă€le. We test for air conduction, bone conduction and phonemic regression.â€?

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It’s a warning Janie Radom heeded when she heard the ďŹ rst loud bang.

A warm spring day in April turned gloomy within seconds as ominous dark clouds gathered above Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

When rain started spitting, Radom hurried inside with her three-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter. “It was a beautiful sunny day. You know how you count the thunder strikes to see how far away it is, there was no counting. The ash and the bang came together.

I had never heard anything like it in my life,� she says.

Within minutes, there was a second boom. Radom’s husband Darren saw a bright ash and lost sight of his family for a few second. “He thought we were dead,â€? she said.

The bright ash was a bolt of lightening that went straight through their town house in Pitt Meadows’ Osprey Village. It hit a chimney on the roof and punched a hole through the ceiling, starting a small ďŹ re in the attic. The impact of the strike sucked a

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Lightning struck a townhome in Pitt Meadows in April. blind through an open window. “We were in a state of shock,� said Radom, who ran back outside with her family after the terrifying strike.

The lightening shorted circuits, fried a telephone line, as well as televisions and computers in neighbouring townhomes. Ten weeks later, the Radoms’ home is still being repaired. “It looked like there had been a major pillow ďŹ ght, with lots of insulation over everything and water everywhere,â€? says Radom.

Although you rarely hear of lightening blasting holes through houses, lightening ashes are common in Canada.

Lightning strikes about 2.34 million times a year, including about once every three seconds during summer.

Environment Canada hoped to dispel many myths about it this week during Lightning Safety Week – including the commonly-held belief that lightening never strikes one place twice.

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Notice of Public Hearing TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, North-East corner entrance, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012 to consider the following bylaws:

TO: Conservation PURPOSE: To amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan to add to Conservation (as shown on Map 832)

1a) MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6838-2011 PURPOSE: To Amend the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 as follows: a) PART 2 INTERPRETATION, is amended by the addition of the following definition in correct alphabetical order: “Hobby Beekeeping use means the keeping, owning, or maintaining of up to two (2) bee hives on a residential property occupied by the beekeeper or as an educational use in an institutional setting”. b) PART 4, GENERAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 402 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES is amended by the addition of the following subsection in correct numerical order: (12) Hobby Beekeeping Use: Where permitted a Hobby Beekeeping use is subject to the following provisions: a) A maximum of two (2) hives per property shall be permitted; b) Bee Hives for a Hobby Beekeeper use shall be located to the rear of the principal building on the lot: c) Hives must: (i) be raised a minimum of 2.5 metres above grade; or (ii) be behind a solid fence or hedge a minimum of 2.0 metres in height located parallel to an adjacent property line and extending a minimum of 6.0 metres horizontally beyond the hive in either direction, (iii) be oriented with the hive entrance facing towards the centre of the property. c) PART 6, RESIDENTIAL ZONES, Section 601, Subsection A. PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES is amended by the addition of the following after Detached Garden Suite Use: “Hobby Beekeeping Use RS-1 RS-1a RS-1b RS-1c RS-1d RS-2 RS-3 SRS” (subject to Section 402) 2) RZ/066/07 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6881-2011 LEGAL: Lot 6, Section 20, Township 15, New Westminster District, Plan 12094 LOCATION: 12355 McNutt Road FROM: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) TO: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) PURPOSE: To permit future subdivision into two lots.

3a) 2011-065-RZ MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6843-2011 LEGAL: Lot A, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 8296 LOCATION: 24426 102 Avenue PURPOSE: To amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan to include the property within Urban Area Boundary, to add to the Albion Area Plan, and to remove the “Starred Property” designation (as shown on Map 811) PURPOSE: To amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan (as shown on Map 831) FROM: Medium Density Residential 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9

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Map No. 832 3b) 2011-065-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6844-2011 LEGAL: Lot A, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 8296 LOCATION: 24426 102 Avenue FROM: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) TO: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) PURPOSE: To permit the future subdivision of 30 residential lots.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforesaid bylaws and copies of staff reports and other information considered by Council relevant to the matters contained in the bylaws will also be available for public inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from June 7 to June 19, 2012, Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays excepted. Some of this information will also be posted on the District website www.mapleridge.ca on the Mayor and Council/Agendas and Minutes page.

ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected by any of these bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained in the bylaws or by making a written submission to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services or by sending an e-mail to the Clerk’s Department at clerks@mapleridge.ca, by 4:00 p.m., June 19, 2012. All written submissions and e-mails will become part of the public record.

Dated this 7th day of June, 2012.

Ceri Marlo Manager of Legislative Services

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The fire department, though, cut power to the building because it was “uncomfortable” with the electrical wiring.

Given the history of the property, Grootendorst didn’t want to take any chances.

The five-acre property, shaded by a thicket of trees and behind a large gate, was raided in 2006 after police received an anonymous tip about a large mari-

juana grow operation.

During the raid, police seized 6,800 marijuana plants and 39.2 kilograms (86.5 pounds) of dried marijuana worth an estimated $10 million from a large barn on the “Eighteen Carrot Farm.”

A search warrant application linked the property to two toplevel Canadian snowboarders – Edward Ian Hadgkiss, an athlete who has competed in the Snowboard World Cup, as well as a former Olympian Ryan Wedding of Coquit-

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The property was sold to its current owner, a Port Moody resident, for $805,000 in 2008. He could not be reached for comment.

Grootendorst, like RCMP, believes marijuana growers have found a loop hole in the law that they are exploiting to turn illegal enterprises into legal ones.

In the past year, at least three former illegal grow operations became legitimate by acquiring medical marijuana licenses, including two in Maple Ridge and one in Pitt Meadows.

Health Canada grants access to marijuana for medical use to those who are suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses.

As of Oct. 30 – 12,225 people hold an “authorization to possess” dried marijuana licence under the Marijuana Medical Access Regulations in Canada.

Of those, 7,277 people

hold a “personal-use production licence,” while 2,163 more hold a “designated-person” licence, which allows someone else to grow their marijuana.

But the system has been criticized by police, who say production licences are frequently being purchased by criminals and attract crime.

The fire department, meanwhile, sees grow operations as inherently dangerous.

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs has written to Health Canada, expressing concerns about legal marijuana operations.

Health Canada intends to phase out individual production licenses by 2014.

“If these truly are legal businesses, they should comply with all the rules and regulations of the district – which would be getting electrical permits and building inspections.

They would be safer,” said Grootendorst.

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Saturday, June 23 is Webster’s Corners Day and this great family event will run from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Webster’s Corners located at Dewdney Trunk Road and 256 Street in east Maple Ridge, was settled by a number of Finnish families who brought much to the culture of our community and the growing nation of Canada. The annual celebration features games and activities for the kids and at 1:00 pm you can take part in the official opening of the Webster’s Corners Neighbourhood Park that features some great new equipment to help us all in our goals to lead a healthy life. The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting, stone dedication and some demonstrations of the new outdoor fitness equipment in the park. For details e-mail mrmuseum@uniserve.com or call Val at 604-463-5311 or Mary at 604-466-3333. See you there.

Monday, June 18 9:00 am Workshop, Blaney Room 1:00 pm Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers Tuesday, June 19 7:00 pm Public Hearing, Council Chambers Tuesday, June 26 7:00 pm Council Meeting, Council Chambers Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Mayor & Council on the home page.

INFORMED: Property Taxes Due July 3 at Midnight and access code on your Tax Notice) you can do this from A Few Minutes of Reading comfort of your home or office. This year, more of your Could Save You Some Time! the neighbours have discovered this great tool. By applying for the Home Owner Grant online, you can easily pay the balance owing at your financial institution as part of your other banking. Many financial institutions even allow you to make payments using their online banking tools on the Internet.

Talk to your bank or credit union to get set up for this.

2012 Property Tax Notices were mailed out at the end of May and your payment is due on Tuesday, July 3 at midnight. How can you make this payment with the least amount of fuss? Our best tip is that you take a few minutes and read the yellow information sheet that came with the Tax Notice. This sheet contains essential information that could save you time, and in the case of the Home Owner Grant, save you money!

Regardless of whether you are making a payment or not, or if your property taxes are paid through your mortgage, make sure you claim your Home Owner Grant if you’re eligible!

Remember, Home Owner Grants can be claimed online at mapleridge.ca. Just click on the ‘online services’ button on the home page and scroll down to the Home Owner Grant section and with a couple of clicks (and the folio information

For those of you who like ‘old school’ ways of paying, you can fill out your Home Owner Grant application at the bottom of your Tax Notice and write a post dated cheque and either mail it or drop it at the secure drop box located at the west entrance to Municipal Hall across from the library entrance. That box is emptied daily. If you have a ‘My Maple Ridge’ account, you will be able to verify that the payment was processed before the July 3 deadline. The ‘My Maple Ridge’ service is part of the online services, and a great way to keep track of your financial dealings with Municipal Hall. If you don’t have an account, you can call us before the deadline at 604-467-7316 to verify your payment.

If you do want to pay in person, please come to Municipal Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.

For those who are unable to come during our daytime hours the Taxation counter will be open late Thursdays in June until 8:00 pm. It is our goal to make paying property taxes less taxing, so please call us if you have questions.

ENGAGED: Farmers, Fathers and Bikes at the Market Next week, June 23, the Haney Farmers Market welcomes Pedal Powered National Aboriginal Day! Great activities, songs and dances!

Shoppers Get a Special Lots to see and do. Beautiful displays of handmade crafts.

The Gourmet Grannies will be talking about strawberries.

Discount Coupon Saturday, June 16 is Bike Day at the Haney Farmer’s Market.

The first 100 cyclists will receive a $5 shopping coupon.

Learn about caring for your bicycle. Take a map of the cycling routes, chat with other enthusiasts! The children will be making noisemakers for their bikes. Then shop the Market for a great Blue Plate Special lunch at Big Feast; cookies at Sweet Thea; bread at A Bread Affair; cheese at Golden Ears Cheesecrafters; drinks at Mother’s Brew Tea or Candace’s Coffee. The early strawberries will be here.

June 2012 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.

The Farmer’s Market is held at Memorial Peace Park in the heart of Maple Ridge’s Town Centre. The park is located on 224 Street between Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road and runs from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (rain or shine). This is the place that ‘foodies’ meet to share recipes, friendship and the satisfaction of knowing where your food came from!

FEEDBACK Contact us at enquiries@mapleridge.ca If you have a question about any of the content in this ad, or questions about any programs or services offered by the District of Maple Ridge, please send an email to enquiries@mapleridge.ca and one of our team members will respond to you.

Council This Week Subscribe to the ‘Council This Week’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Council This Week’ and sign up today.

Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the bottom left of the home page.

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Reducing Human-Bear Interactions. It’s Up To All Of Us! How can YOU reduce bear interactions in your neighbourhood? The first thing to do is to get informed.

When you visit our website, mapleridge.ca, you will see the Bear Aware link that will help you connect to information and resources to help you reduce your interaction with bears in our community.

If you are interested in volunteering with Bear Aware in Maple Ridge or would like more information about the program, please contact Alison Thompson at Ridge Meadows Recycling Society at 604-463-5545 ext. 226 or by email at alison@rmrecycling.org.

The District is pleased to announce that Rosie Wijenberg has been appointed the new Bear Aware Community Coordinator for Maple Ridge. Rosie will be working with District staff, Ridge Meadows Recycling Society and the BC Conservation Officer Service to coordinate Bear Aware activities in our community.

The goal is for all citizens to understand that bears only come into urban areas to feed, and if we all control ‘attractants’ such as garbage, compost, fruit trees, bird feeders, composting and other food waste, they will stay in the forest and feed on natural food sources. The best tip we can offer is to put your garbage out in the morning, not the night before pickup. This is something that the Bear Aware team will be looking for in the upcoming weeks.

Together, we can send the bears back to the wilderness.

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Public Notice 2011 ANNUAL REPORT Notice is given in accordance with section 94 of the Community Charter that the 2011 Annual Report of the District of Maple Ridge will be received by Council in a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the District of Maple Ridge Municipal Hall located at 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, B.C. The 2011 Annual Report is available for viewing at Municipal Hall at the reception desk and also on the District’s website at www.mapleridge.ca.

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Kenneth Glen Erickson, 65, was held in custody overnight for a court appearance Thursday.

Two teenagers who were walking on Dewdney Trunk Road around 10 p.m. reported seeing a red Toyota Land Cruiser pull onto a street in front of them.

As the boys approached the street, they saw a man standing on the corner exposing himself.

The boy crossed the road and walked east, but the vehicle followed them and the man exposed himself again.

The boys then got onto a bus, which took them to the Maple Ridge bus loop, where they saw the same vehicle.

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“The suspect is known to police for this type of offence, and has a past criminal conviction,” said Cpl. Alanna Dunlop.

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Funny, I’ve heard of several of them but never actually met one; I suspect they are like the Loch Ness monster – great stories but not easy to verify.

Now that my peer group includes some folks generally considered to be in the elderly category, I can certainly attest to the fact that there are wide variations.

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Most of the decrease – from 1.3 million tonnes of garbage region-wide in 2006 to 1 million now – is not linked to the shift to out-of-region disposal.

It’s mainly attributed to better recycling of construction and demolition waste by private operators within the region, which Metro supports. Waste diversion efforts and the economic downturn are also factors.

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The developing trend has alarmed Metro Vancouver staff and politicians because every load of garbage that leaves the region means less money is collected in tipping fees to support the fixed costs of the waste management and recycling system, forcing those fees to climb higher for everyone else.

So far it’s estimated 50,000 tonnes of waste per year – five per cent of the waste stream – has shifted to private out-of-region facilities, resulting in a loss of $5 million per year in tipping fee revenue for Metro. It’s mainly coming from businesses, industry and multi-family residential buildings served by private haulers.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, who chairs Metro’s Zero Waste Committee, said the fear is the outward migration of garbage will accelerate.

“The reduction could grow exponentially and then you’ve got a real issue,” he said.

“The trend could be a very difficult one if we don’t address the situation. If you’re taking waste out of the waste stream that means the cost for those who remain is going to increase.”

Brodie said a big chunk of the 50,000 tonnes of outbound garbage is believed to go to a private transfer station in Abbotsford, where it’s shipped by rail to a U.S. landfill run

by Rabanco near the Washington-Oregon border.

Allen Lynch, manager of the North Shore Recycling Society, said the option of routing trash through Abbotsford costs customers about $40 to $50 per tonne.

That’s less than half of Metro Vancouver’s $107 per tonne tipping fee, which was raised 10 per cent in the past

the outward flow could hinder Metro in achieving its aggressive goals of recycling 70 per cent of all waste by 2015 and 80 per cent by 2020.

The simplest solution is a bylaw that outlaws the hauling of Metro Vancouver garbage outside Metro Vancouver, according to the report.

But a series of different fee or regulatory systems are also on the table.

Henderson said staff are getting legal advice before bringing back a recommendation in a couple of months.

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year alone because falling garbage volumes shifted more of the cost to remaining users.

“It’s a very tough situation for Metro right now,” Lynch added.

“The more they put the tipping fee up, the more they’ll lose.”

Besides the cost differential, private firms can offer the convenience of not having to divert recyclables that are banned from disposal

by Metro.

“A hauler could approach a customer in Burnaby or the North Shore and say ‘Don’t worry about sorting that stuff out, we’ll take care of it and we can give you a cheaper rate,’” Lynch said.

But there’s no guarantee loads will ultimately be recycled in the U.S. or some other out-of-region destination at the level required within Metro, Lynch said.

The hauler is also no longer subject to occasional Metro surcharges for loads that break the rules because someone has thrown banned material in a bin, Lynch noted.

Rival waste firms that keep using Metro facilities, meanwhile, face a difficult decision: lose business to competitors who have started hauling east to the Fraser Valley or else join them.

“It creates an uneven playing field,” said Metro solid waste department manager Paul Henderson.

Tipping fees have steadily climbed more than 60 per cent since 2006, when they were just $65 per tonne.

Henderson said the fee for 2013 is being recalculated now, but he could not say what it will be.

Private-only waste facilities have lower costs in part because they deal exclusively with big bulk customers, not individual families that drive up with tiny loads, require more assistance and expect to pay in cash.

Henderson said haulers who go out of region and don’t pay a Metro tipping fee are not contributing to the full suite of recycling services here, as well as Metro’s inspectors who enforce the disposal bans at transfer stations.

Nor does any money flow to Metro’s planning efforts, such as figuring out how to implement the region’s complex solid waste plan and introduce new bans on organic waste and wood.

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Other taxes, registration, insurance, licensing fees, and PPSA of $79 are excluded. “Don’t Pay Until Fall” on select models (120-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on select 2011 and 2012 models on approved credit (OAC) (2012/2013 Sportage/Sorento/Sedona/ Borrego excluded). No interest will accrue during the first 90 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. Loyalty Bonus offer available on 2012 Kia Optima HYBRID at a value of $1,250 for any current Kia owners towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012 MY Optima HYBRID models only. Loyalty Bonus offer applicable to cash purchase, lease and purchase financing only before June 30, 2012. Offer is transferrable within same household only (must provide proof of address). Limit of one bonus per customer or household. Certain restrictions apply. Available at participating dealers. 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Optima Test Drive Challenge offer is open to eligible retail customers who test drive a new 2012 Optima between June 1- June 30, 2012 at a participating dealership and who purchase a competitive vehicle (2012 Hyundai Sonata, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Volkswagen Passat or Nissan Altima) within 5 days of their Optima test drive. Eligible participants must be Canadian residents and must provide satisfactory proof of their purchase/lease of a qualifying competitive vehicle. Participants will receive a $100 Visa (or gas) card. Limit one offer per person. Some conditions apply. See participating dealers for complete details. 3 Payments On Us offer is available on approved credit to eligible retail customers who finance or lease a select new 2012/2013 Forte Sedan/Forte Koup/Forte5/Optima/Optima Hybrid/Sportage/Sorento from a participating dealer between June 11 - June 16, 2012. 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ICBC has unveiled interactive maps that display its crash data going back up to ďŹ ve years for every local city.

Many of the worst sites in the Lower Mainland are at on- and offramps along Highway 1, although other severely crash-prone spots include intersections on King

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A city menu lets users choose the community they want to view and the map with crash sites is then displayed, along with a list of intersections with the highest crash counts.

Users can view the mapped crash data from any one of the past ďŹ ve years, or all the years combined. They can also choose to see just casualty crashes, not ones that only caused property damage.

Separate maps prepared by ICBC show data on crashes involving cyclists or pedestrians. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can really break it down to the area you live in,â&#x20AC;? ICBC spokesman Adam Grossman said.

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Parking cap for Metro condos get cool reception Black Press A trend towards less vehicle ownership and fewer people driving has prompted Metro Vancouver ofďŹ cials to recommend caps on how many parking spaces are built into new apartment and condo buildings, particularly those near public transit.

A survey by Metro staff found strata buildings have 18 to 35 per cent more parking stalls than are actually required by residents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a vast waste of unused space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young people are delaying getting licences and are purchasing

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Kreda noted the number of registered vehicles in Metro Vancouver has declined and membership in car-sharing services is growing.

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The B.C. government is spending up to $250,000 for the seventh survey of its kind in the province, part of a national program run by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. Previous surveys have shown that in random samples, about 10 per cent of drivers test positive for alcohol and seven to eight per cent have a detectable level of drugs in their sys-

tems.

This year’s survey is being done in the same communities as the last one in 2010: Vancouver, Saanich, Abbotsford, Prince George and Kelowna.

The roadside surveys are supervised by police and use handheld breathalyzers, but they are for information only and won’t result in charges or suspensions. Drivers are asked to voluntarily and confidentially answer questions, provide a breath sample and also a saliva sample using a plastic stick with an absorbent pad on the end.

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Ottawa passed legislation in 2008 to give police authority to demand physical sobriety tests and collect blood, urine or saliva samples for drug testing, but no roadside test or legal limits currently exist for drug impairment. B.C. Justice Minister Shirley Bond said police do have options.

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The surveys found that while alcohol use increases late at night and on weekends, drug use by drivers is more consistently found at all times and days.

The surveys were extended to Prince George and Kelowna for the first time in 2010, and the survey company found drivers more likely to agree to the interview and samples than those in the Lower Mainland.

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Local volunteers honoured for time contributed Valuable volunteers in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows were honoured for the first time for their time during separate BBQ events in recent weeks.

At both events, volunteers received a pin and certificate for their years of service, five to 30-plus.

More than 125 volunteers attended the event in Pitt Meadows last Friday.

Honoured were: • Joe Antalek – 54 years of service; • Dave Douglas – 40 years; • and George Simpson, 30 years.

The Maple Ridge event was attended by 200 volunteers, May 31 at the Greg Moore Youth Centre.

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Volunteers ranged from five to 50 years of service. years; • Shelia Nickols – 30 years; • Dave Smith – 37 years.

“It is humbling to see how many years some citizens have devoted to volunteering in our community,” said Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters.

“People care deeply about our community, and take the time to make a difference by rolling up their sleeves and getting involved.

Whether it’s amateur radio operators to support our emergency operations centre or the dedicated folks who

man the barricades at the Pitt Meadows Day Parade, everyone who volunteers in our community are our heroes.”

Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin added: “I have said it before and I’ll say it again, volunteers give the most valuable gift that they have, their time, to a wide variety of organizations in our community.

“I also know that some volunteers tell us that they don’t want any recognition, that they don’t want a certificate or pin. They volunteer because it

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gives them a sense of purpose and connects them to the community in a special way.

That’s the humbling part that Mayor Walters talked about. This event is just a small way that we can thank these people for their contribution to making our two communities great.”

Some volunteers asked to remain anonymous and didn’t supply their years of service.

“But we know of their amazing contributions and they are truly and fully appreciated for their community service,” said Kathryn Baird, recreation and volunteer/special events coordinator for park and leisure services.

“We are going to continue this new tradition and look forward to hearing more stories of people’s efforts in the two communities.”

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years. That translates to an additional $45 million in each year.

The proposed agreement doesn’t specify an increase for years three and four, but rather commits the government and the BCMA to negotiate that amount later.

The health ministry promises that the new deal will improve patient access to family doctors, including in rural areas, and improve recruitment and retention of specialists. De Jong said an additional $20 million is available for specialists, but it is up to the BCMA’s various committees to work out how it is shared.

“There will now be a discussion within the specialist groups about how that will be allocated,” de Jong said.

by Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government has reached a tentative agreement for a four-year contract with the province’s 10,000 family doctors and specialists.

The government released few details of the agreement, which must be ratified by members of the B.C. Medical Association in a vote to be completed by the end of July. The BCMA board is recommending acceptance.

Health Minister Mike de Jong said the tentative deal represents a 1.5 per cent increase in the province’s overall budget for doctor fees over the first two

The government is still negotiating with other health care employee groups and much of the rest of the provincial public service, under a mandate the government called “cooperative gains.”

The ministry and the BCMA have agreed to a review of laboratory services that de Jong said may save $10 million to go to other priority areas.

The 10 unions representing 15,000 community social services workers announced Friday that they will be joining other provincial employees in taking a strike vote after four months of talks. Union leaders say their members are the lowest-paid in the provincial public service, and there are no savings to be found to finance a raise.

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by J eff Nagel Black Press A study for Port Metro Vancouver concludes it’s feasible to send tankers into the lower Fraser River to supply jet fuel to Vancouver International Airport and the risks are “broadly acceptable.”

It found the likelihood of a spill damaging the environment is “improbable,” but recommends a series of safeguards to further reduce the risks if such a project advances.

The Fraser River Tanker Traffic Study, prepared by consultants Det Norske Veritas, was commissioned by the port in response

to a proposal to bring jet fuel by tankers to a terminal on the river at No. 7 road and then send it by underground pipeline through Richmond to the airport.

The study considered scenarios such as ships colliding, a tanker running aground due to human error or adrift due to mechanical failure, a fire or explosion and the risk of accidents while a tanker is moored at a riverside terminal.

It calls for tugs to escort tankers with hazardous cargo and for enhanced emergency response capabilities on the river.

Other recommendations include tighter regulation of vessel traffic on the lower Fraser and various navigation aids so pilots aboard the vessels would know precisely how much water is between the keel and the river bed.

It also argues any terminal on the river should be shielded from other shipping traffic with some sort of fender-like structure to reduce the risk of another ship hitting a moored tanker.

“It shows there are some mitigations that need to be put in place to ensure safety,” said Port Metro Vancouver harbour master Yoss Leclerc.

The study was not limited to the river entrance, but considered the potential for tanker traffic as far upstream as the Pattullo Bridge.

Leclerc said the scope was based on the physical limit of how far deep sea tankers can travel, adding there are no specific proposals he’s aware of further upriver toward New Westminster or Surrey.

But Richmond Coun.

Harold Steves said he thinks the study has set the stage for more tanker proposals.

“Once you’ve established the right of tankers to come up the river, who knows where they’ll go,” he said. “We could end up with a major tanker port.”

Steves said he suspects the Fraser River could emerge as a backup terminal for Kinder Morgan, if its plan to twin its Trans Mountain oil pipeline and send many more crude oil tankers out through

Burrard Inlet runs into too much opposition in Vancouver.

“Once they can use tankers to carry jet fuel on the river, what’s to stop them from carrying crude?”

The only specific proposal so far for liquid shipments on the Fraser is the one from the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corp., although it has not yet made a formal application.

Critics say it would pose unacceptable risks to the Fraser estuary’s important habitat for salmon, birds and other marine life.

The tanker study found two out of 62 accidents on the south arm of the Fraser in the past five years involved deep water vessels and none have been serious leading to significant pollution or fatalities.

It also concluded the Fraser River bottom is mainly soft sand and would not likely damage a tanker’s hull if there were contact.

All tankers transiting the river would have to have double hulls, it added, and be under the control of local pilots.

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Kinder Morgan pares oil pipeline size, tanker estimate Plan now to draw 300 ships per year to Burrard Inlet

by Jef f Nage l Black Press Kinder Morgan has pared down the size of its Trans Mountain pipeline twinning project, slightly reducing the number of oil tankers that would be expected to load up in Burnaby if the controversial expansion is approved.

The $4.1-billion pipeline expansion would now increase capacity from the current 300,000 barrels per day to 750,000 – down from a previous estimate of 850,000.

About 400,000 to 450,000 barrels per day, much of it diluted heavy crude from Alberta’s oil sands, would be allocated for export via tanker, according to Kinder Morgan spokesman Andrew Galarnyk.

He said that translates

into about 300 oil tankers a year calling on the Westridge Marine Terminal on Burrard Inlet, compared to 32 last year and a record of 69 in 2010.

“We previously indicated roughly 25 to 30 tankers per month,” Galarnyk said. “We’re probably going to be at the low end of that range now – probably 25.”

He said the tanker estimates assume continued use of existing Aframax size tankers, not larger Suezmax tankers that hold up to one million barrels, but which would require Port Metro Vancouver dredging the Second Narrows.

“Our project is going to stand alone on the current types of vessels that are calling on our facility.”

The project has been downsized because some shippers that would use the twinned pipeline failed to get the approval of their boards to sign binding contracts with Kinder Morgan.

The pipeline project would open up much more access for Canadian crude oil to reach new markets in Asia.

Kinder Morgan expects to launch community consultations in the weeks ahead, which would precede a formal project application to the National Energy Board at least 18 months from now.

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Lakes and rivers are easy to find, but sometimes the crowds, the sand in the sandwiches and constant game of find-a-parking-spot can spoil these rare sunny days.

Maybe it’s time to dive into the discussion about whether or not to create your own little oasis at home and add a backyard pool. Will it add value to the home? What will it cost?

If you are already convinced you want to sip your chardonnay at your own poolside, then the next question is whether to put in an above-ground pool or an in-ground pool.

“They are like comparing apples and oranges, “ says Ann Bradshaw, of Vantage Pools.

Above-ground pools are more of an impulse buy, she notes.

As soon as the weather gets better, the above-ground pools start flying off the shelves, and after a couple of good weekends, her company, which deals in steels-sided higher quality above-ground pools, might be sold out for the season.

“The rush happens every year,” she says, noting that people often upgrade to a strong, long lasting above-ground pool after a year or two of lesser quality pools that tend not to last the winter.

In-ground pools are clearly more expensive. Customers often take awhile to decide on the expense, then just how they want it to be shaped to make the most of their backyard space. Vinyl and fiberglass are the two main types of material used in these pools, with an “ultra nice” vinyl pool running about $30,000 and the longer lasting fiberglass running almost double that, says Bradshaw.

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“People know this option is a long-term commitment and can transform your entire backyard,” she says. She often makes several trips to a purchaser’s home before creating detailed plans. Sometimes people don’t come back until the next season.

“It’s an important decision,” she says, noting that she’s inclined to think in-ground pools do add value to a home because she has so many realtors on her list of clients.

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Adria Whitcher, who specializes in maintaining pools for Vantage in Maple Ridge, has been teaching pool owners how to keep their pools clean for almost two decades. She sees a lot of young couples thrilled at buying a home with a pool, but she doesn’t pull punches when it comes to letting them understand the costs and work involved in maintaining one. It costs about $250 a year to buy the chemicals.

“It can be a lot of work,” she says. “But it’s worth it.”

The toughest question you’ll have to ask yourself before you bother breaking ground is whether you can keep your pool safe. As tempting as lounging by your 25-foot pool might be might be, you may want to hang on to the paddling pool until your toddler can swim.

The municipality has made steps to ensure local pools are safe for babies by requiring a safely-gated four-foot fence be put up around any 24-foot-round pool or 22-square-foot pool, deeper than 18 inches.

No matter which type of pool you choose, you’ll still have to comply with a few other municipal requirements. In Maple Ridge, you’ll need a permit that includes site plans, input from both geotechnical and structural engineers and include compliance with seismic regulations. If you on flood plain or a septic field, you’ll also have to meet special requirements.

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Carla McColeman

604-908-2014 6

Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

carla@sellingmapleridge.com

Helen Ferris Randy Cooke

Bob Terepocki

604-467-9300

604-817-2920 0 bobterepocki@hotmail.com

www.sellingmapleridge.com

rkcooke@telus.net

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM

MOVE RIGHT IN!

ME PRITSIDE S WE

• Great location, schools, shopping, golf courses commuter routes all near by.

• REMODELLING: new laminate, carpeting, painting, kitchen appliances, some plumbing, recent roofing.

• LARGE YARD: Covered sundeck, 2 covered parking plus RV. • FAST POSSESSION POSSIBLE. • Lots of good sized rooms plus train room complete with town site, mountain, tunnels and train sets.

• New torch on roof. suiteable. finished basement.

419,900

$

21009 River Road

See it on virtual tour MLS #V919421

HOME AND ACREAGE!

ON ATI N LOCCATIO LO

959,000

12680 239 Street

See it on virtual tour MLS #V907627

ALOUETTE RIVER FRONTAGE

5 3.5 ES ACR

• 3.55 ACRES on city water • 250 feet of RIVER FRONT, complete with a swimming hole • 2 STOREY TUDOR STYLE, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home • PERFECT FOR DOGS OR HORSES • CALL BOB OR CARLA if this sounds like your dream property!

889,000

$

22732 132nd Avenue

$

299,900 West Maple Ridge

• 2 ACRES, beautifully maintained and landscaped • AWESOME COVERED DECK, leading out to pool, and hot tub.

• ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN, shopping, and commuting.

• YENNADON ELEMENTARY CATCHMENT AREA. CALL BOB OR CARLA to have a look at this rare beauty! $

778-835-9832

22519 Dewdney Trk Road, Maple Ridge

11739 Blakely, Pitt Meadows

• 25 year old rancher - 1,318 sq. ft.

• 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths • Country kitchen, lots of oak cupboards • Landscaped, fenced yard, covered deck Call Helen Ferris 604-467-9300

OPEN Sat 12 to 2

This is one you will want to see! 1,300 sq. ft. rancher with large lot and great location!

3 bedrooms, workshop and many upgrades.

Walking distance to schools and sports.

Call Randy 778-835-9832

OPEN Sat 12 to 2

See it on virtual tour MLS #V952117

RETIRING?

VER OLIBC

• PARK AVENUE ESTATES • 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom and a DOUBLE GARAGE • MANY RECENT UPGRADES, including appliances

MLS# V944412

• CALL BOB OR CARLA if this sounds like your vacation or retirement home!

MLS # 137151

239,900

$

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MLS# V954070

11731 246TH ST

12168 DUNBAR ST

• Well loved and cared for rancher • On a no thru road • Heated detached garage • Lots of updates • Over ¼ acre

• 8600 sq ft lot • Tandem garage w/ doors on either side • Fully renovated interior • Professionally landscaped • Brand new appliances • Close to transportation and schools • 14x16 Art Studio $

$

419,000

488,500

Bob va vandenBrink, R.I.(BC)

604-812-2894 bobvandenbrink@shaw.ca

MLS# V951199

9770 256th ST • On a no thru road • 5 acres • Established tree farm and equestrian potential • Nicely renovated split entry • Two secure shops • RV parking • Southern Sun exposure $

#112 11601 227th NEW LISTING • Well cared for 2 bed 2 bath unit • Ground floor • Private and Quiet Patio • Nicely maintained • Lots of storage

849,900

Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

$

229,000

Amanda vandenBrink

604-619-2164 4 amandavandenbrink@shaw.ca

12409 HARRIS

NOW SELLING HURRY IN! Starting from $129,900 Features included gas cooktop, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, laminate wood floor and much more....

REGISTER NOW: LIV42.CA OR CALL 604.460.6601 Site Address: 12409 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows DEVELOPED BY:

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THIS IS NOT AN OFFERING FOR SALE. ANY SUCH OFFER CAN ONLY BE MADE WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. E &O.E.

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We Never Stop Moving www.coldwellbankermapleridge.com www coldwellbankermapleridge coldwellban ld llb k l id com 22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

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The Extended Family Will Love This Home • 6 bedrooms, 4 baths • 3 kitchens • 3 gas fireplaces • Hot water on demand • Air conditioning • Custom built to last • 3,838 sq. ft. home • 6,055 sq. ft. lot

THE

649,000

RALPH TELEP TEAM 604-467-9300

604-467-9300

Al Hogarth Associate Broker

Hobby Farm

www.ralphtelep.com

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 Prime West Side New Listing!

Walk To Whonnock Lake

Home has 3 bedrooms, enclosed porch, basement area has workshop, storage den, lots of upgrading done, paint flooring, roof and more. 6 stall barn, riding ring, only 2 min walk to elementary school. New septic system.

Priced at $599,900.

$

439,800

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 No Reduced $10,000

23635 - 111A Avenue

$

289,800

#30 - 19160 - 119 Avenue, Pitt Meadows

Reduced $20,000

$

159,800

Start Here!

5 Bedrooms!

$

359,800

Diamond in the Rough!

Aleesha Hogarth

Unlicensed

Pitt Meadows

2 Bedroom Condo

This extremely well priced 2 bdrm condo is ideal at only $229,900.

Recently repainted and new carpeting.

Only steps from the West Coast Express, new Library, Elementary School and more. Well managed and maintained building. Call Al today to view or for more details 604-467-9300.

& Associates

TRI-TEL REALTY U LT I M AT E

Dave Telep

Vicki Cunningham

S E R V I C E

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

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tpassley@yahoo.com

604-467-9300

Formosa Plateau

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254,800

Starting at

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798,000

3 Bedroom Townhome • Great Complex!

• Fenced private yard

• Over 1200 sq. ft.

• New roof in 2011 • Walk to amenities

10 Brand New Executive Style Estate Homes Hardy board siding, concrete stamped driveways, media rooms, most bedrooms with own ensuites.

Excellent builders with high end finishings.

Every lot is on greenbelt!

Vendor Will Hold Mortgage

Stairs!

• 2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Over 1,050 sq. ft.

• Top floor, corner suite • Large wrap around deck • Close to all amenities • Walk to WC Express • Secure underground parking

Deb Hogarth

S E R V I C E

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

This contemporary home has nearly 2,800 sq. ft. of finished area with modern touches. 9’ ceilings, Large master bdrm with ensuite. Open kitchen/family rm and only steps away from Kanaka Elementary & nature paths.

Reduced to $489,900.

#15 - 23575 - 119th Ave., M.R.

20209 Telep Avenue, Maple Ridge

U LT I M AT E

Terry Passley

Maple Ridge

• Over 2,000 sq. ft.

• 8110 sq. ft. lot • 3 bdrm character home • Full basement • 900 sq. ft. drive thru double garage • Renovated 4 yrs ago

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199,800

No Money? No Problem!

• 2 bdrms, 2 baths • Great location • Why rent when • Walk to West you can own?

Coast Express • Tons of updates

#105 - 11595 Fraser St., M.R.

City Water!

$

629,800

Relaxing 1 Acre

• 3 bdrm townhome • Huge fenced yard with patio • 800 sq. ft.

• Transit at your • No Stairs!!! door step • Central location

• Private master • 1,690 sq. ft. 2 suite storey • 7,200 sq. ft. lot • Private location • Extensive reno’s • Two wired sheds

• 20 yr old rancher • Double garage • 3 bdrms, fam rm • RV parking • Private w/long • Creek along side driveway of property

#4, 21555 Dewdney Tk., M.R.

20295 Lorne Ave., M.R.

23901 - 130th Ave., M.R.

8 6 View Lots 6,000 - 8,000 sq. ft.

Fully serviced Silver Valley area Cul-de-sac backs onto greenbelt Ready August 2012 $

325,000

Open Sat & Sun 1-3

22652-228 St., Maple Ridge $

559,900 Inc HST

1925 sq. ft. brand new rancher. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Close to town centre, shopping and rec centre.

23349 - 133 Ave., Maple Ridge $

599,900

Builders own home, shows like new with all the bells and whistles. Laminate floors, heat pump, air conditioning. Media rm for your large screen tv, wired for surround sound. Too many extras to list.

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NOW

SELLING SPACIOUS SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FROM

$520,000

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102 Ave

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242nd & 104 Ave, Maple Ridge

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OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 PM

MLS# V953335

509,900

$

$459,900 A shop for Dad!

CHEAPER THAN RENTING

6 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHROOMS

11975 Acadia Street

Fantastic 2 bedroom condo in the heart of Maple Ridge.

This home has new carpets, newer cabinets and has been repainted. It has a new roof, new boiler and new carpets in the hallway. Heat and hot water are included in your maintenance. Come by and enjoy your coffee on the private covered deck. Listed at $129,900.

Huge, well built, lovingly maintained custom blt home on a cul-de-sac. Over 4200 sq feet of living area on 3 floors and includes a legal 2 bedroom mortgage helper, 2 gas fpl, 2 h/w tanks and an impressive 16x14 wired and insulated hobby shop with a loft. All this and a great full size, fenced, south exposure lot. One of Mission’s finest homes.

Lane access, clean and ready to move into quickly, this 5 bedroom basement entry is on a 7200 sq ft lot and a no thru street. Recently painted and renovated, laminate floors throughout. Kitchen has clean white cabinets and new stove top unit. Super two bedroom in-law suite. Desirable central location. A shop with 220 power!

“Selling Your Home For All It’s Worth”

RON MITCHELL Cell 604-617-9642

Owner Transferred! 11525 228 Street Super 2400 sq.ft. home with 2½ bath for the young or extended family. Master suite on main two bdrms, fam. rm., media rm & office on walk out ground floor. Dream kitchen built by master craftsman. Best value for $445.000 asking.

Al & Brenda

ANDREW ETEY

JENKINS

604-230-4020

604-467-3871

www.brendajenkins.com

JASON

EXNER

your family t your home t your town t your agent

529,900

$

DICK HUBER 604.250.3977

MIKE HUBER 604.839.8647

604-818-9851 www.jasonexner.com

SCOTT MEADUS 604.313.5727

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4

SOLD

West Maple Ridge Gorgeous 2900 sq ft basement entry has a bright in law suite plus a home office area downstairs. Kitchen has maple cabinetry and adjoining family room. The living/dining area has a vaulted ceiling and a gas F/P. Master bedroom has a 4 pce ensuite with a jetted tub! Large corner lot with RV parking and room to build a shop, on a quiet no through street.

Truly a winning combination! Call Brenda today!

#215 19091 Mcmyn Road

BRENDA EXNER

604-603-8043 www.brendaexner.com

$574,900

MLS#V954726

23616 118th Avenue, Maple Ridge

• • • • • •

Cell: 604-351-0235

• Outstanding unobstructed view of the mountains • Under construction. Still time to pick your colours!

• Features include hardwood floors, crown mouldings, s/s appliances • Come visit our showhome at 23870 106th Avenue Sat & Sun 2-4

$825,000 + HST

13877 McKechnie Road

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

24748 Kimola Drive

A Little Piece of Paradise!

No neighbors Behind

• Rare opportunity to own acreage without all the work • 0.57 of an acre with almost 2600 sq ft fully updated home surrounded by farmland • 1 bdrm + den suite downstairs • Great entertaining space with large kitchen and deck

• Very clean and well kept home in desirable location • Large kitchen has center island, lots of cupboard space, s/s appliances • Large decks in the back yard are perfect for entertaining and back onto greenspace • Open plan with lots of natural light

$589,900

24650 100th Avenue

$

424,900

609,500

COMPLETELY RENOVATED • • • • •

3 bdrms & 2 bath Rancher.

Large 8512 sq ft lot.

Quiet street on cul-de-sac.

Move in, relax & enjoy!

Great westside location.

119,900

$

11746 MORRIS STREET • • • • •

$

23239 117TH AVENUE

#408 11671 FRASER STREET

GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD

PERFECT FOR THE 1ST TIME BUYER

Brand new kitchen Stainless steel appliances 4 bdrms with open floor plan 7,798 sq. ft. lot with view of Golden Ears Walking distance to schools & town

MLS# V952039

• • • •

MLS# V951354

One bdrm and one bath Condo.

Walnut laminate flooring.

Designer colors & light fixtures.

Walking distance to everything.

MLS# V952654

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

$

Selkirk Town Centre

• 6.72 acres on southwest side of Thornhill • 2 homes 3500 sq ft & 1080 sq ft • Huge 3 bay shop with overheight doors • Tons of outside storage • Property currently generating $5000/ month!!

• Call today for more information

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 PM

22529 Lougheed Highway

The Outcome is the Income!

$1,190,000

E-mail: travis_franklin@telus.net

OPEN SUNDAY 12-2 PM

Best View in Maple Ridge

• Open “Great Room” plan great for entertaining!

• Gourmet kitchen with s/s appliances, granite and even a pantry • 4 large bedrooms upstairs including the master with a deluxe ensuite • Over 1100 sq ft of unfinished basement awaiting your ideas

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

•

23941 106th Avenue

Open Sat & Sun 2-4 Nothing Could Be Finer

$649,900

• 1905 square foot warehouse • Office/bathroom in front with mezzanine above both • Easy access to Golden Ears Bridge • Large Roll up door

24732 57B Ave, Langley • 2900 sq ft rancher with games room NEW • New flooring, PRICE windows, doors, paint, $849,000 roof, and appliances • All on a beautiful .52 acre lot in a very quiet neighbourhood

Residential & Commercial Real Estate

www.teamtelep.com Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com • Dave 604-341-0783

$696,900+ HST Call Dave at 604-341-0783

Maple Meadows Industrial Park

TRAVIS FRANKLIN

TEAMTELEP 23870 106th Avenue

Great open floor plan 2 Bedrooms + den Huge master bedroom and ensuite Walk to shopping/dining Laminate floors throughout All new stainless appliances

• 2 units for lease, 982 & 1000 sq ft • Could be made into one unit • Great convenient downtown location next to Haney Place Mall • Ample parking

$14/sq. ft.

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

• • • • •

114,900

849,900

Maple Ridge Office 22718 Lougheed Highway

$

#212 12096 222ND STREET

11520 FIR STREET

11871 GEE STREET

COME AND MAKE IT YOURS!

VIEW OF THE FRASER RIVER

WALKING DISTANCE TO EVERYTHING

2nd floor corner unit-2 bdrm & 1 bath.

All amenities just a walk away.

Self managed and well maintained.

A diamond in the rough!

Good for retiree or 1st time buyer.

• • • • •

Large .81 acre lot (35,457 sq ft).

4 bdrms & 4 baths. Open floor plan.

Large updated kitchen.

Jetted tub for two in ensuite.

Private setting with large sundeck.

DAVE TELEP PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

“Our service will move you”

379,900

$

MLS # V946069

604.467.3871

MLS# V947374

• • • •

4 bdrms with 3 baths Large 7,182 sq. ft. lot Rec room with wet bar & fireplace All levels of schools close by

MLS# V923097

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216,900

$

#602-22230 NORTH AVE. PENTHOUSE– It’s a beauty • VIEWS of Fraser River, Mt. Baker • 2 bedroom, 2 washroom apt.

• Plenty of cupboards & counterspace in kitchen with eating bar • High ceilings, insuite laundry, pets ok

880,000

327,000

$

$

SILVERMERE LAKEFRONT

MEADOW GARDENS SUITE

• 1/3 acre walk-on waterfront • Handy-man special, 3000 sq. ft.

• Very quiet neighbourhood, well off Lougheed • Swim, ski, paddle from your own wharf

• 1364 sq. ft. with rooftop deck • Top floor corner unit • 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms • Enjoy the golf course living!

604-561-0053 COLLEEN

Donna Telep Mortgage Specialist

JEFF

LUKE

www.rpluke.com E AG RIT E HE HOM

www.sevillemortgage.ca 22718 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Fax: 604-466-5348 Email: donna@sevillemortgage.ca

OPEN SUNDAY 2–4 NEW PRICE

$711,000 1945 Laurier Ave, PoCo.

OPEN SUNDAY 2–4 $699,000 6310 190th St. Cloverdale

Find the perfect home.

NEW

PRICE $758,950 817 Prospect St. Coq.

OPEN SAT. 2–4

OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4

$399,900 21084 122nd Ave. M.R. N TIO CA LO R PE SU

$429,000 19027 117A Ave. P.M.

Walk to WC Express

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

Jan Hickman

604-828-3445

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

THIS IS NOT A MISPRINT 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

22966 136A AVENUE

FAMILY AFFAIR

Get high on living! You won’t want to leave this 4 br, Portrait-built home set amidst lots of green space with a mountain view.

There’s a home office/computer centre, soaring ceilings, bright open family areas, spacious sundeck w/ storage under, 3 car parking, plus 1 br in-law suite. $479,900

A tree-canopied street, cul-de-sac for children to play, and well kept homes and lawns backing onto greenbelt; that’s the setting for a move-in ready, 4 br, 3 bath in west Maple Ridge. Lots of updates–new windows, floors, paint, and plenty of room for trikes and bikes. $439,900

REALTORS® for the way you live

The News connects countless people to their dream homes. Our Real Estate section, each Friday, features listings■in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and more.

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

604.466.2838

Each office independently owned and operated

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For the way you live

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629 Ask Rob Jeeves

More PHOTOS at www.frankbudd.com

W NE

OPEN SAT. 2-4PM ICE PR $

349,900

Email: frankb@shaw.ca

MASTER ON MAIN #9 20841 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge Nicely appointed Westside 1700 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 3 bath townhouse in a great complex. The private fenced yard is great for entertaining and barbeque season. Enjoy the vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom located on the main floor that features a generous sized ensuite. Lots of cupboards and counter space in the kitchen, large dining room for entertaining, vaulted ceiling and a wall of windows add lots of natural light to enjoy the living room which features a natural gas fireplace. Upstairs has two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, storage area and a huge open area for an office, TV or hobby room. Double car garage and central location round out the package. DOES NOT BACK ONTO DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD

MOVE IN READY 11832 Ponderosa Street, Pitt Meadows

$

224,900

Meadow Highland Highly desirable double wide in the one of the best co-op parks in BC. This 1152 sq.ft. home features 3 bdrms (master has 2 pc ensuite) and 2 baths. Lots of updates over the years which included vinyl siding and windows. Covered deck, two sheds, large yard, big garden area makes this a great place to call home. Included is a well equipped rec. centre with pool. Call today for your personal tour! Offered at $224,900.

W NE

OPEN SUN. 2-4PM G TIN LIS

$479,500

WANNA PEEK? 12520 222ND STREET

$269,000

$639,900

WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUY?

• Recently renovated 3 bdrm / 2 bath rancher • Updated kitchen, new cabinetry + flooring • Newer roof, windows • Newer high efficiency furnace • Large fenced back yard • Great family neighbourhood

• Ground floor unit • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Large patio • Insuite laundry

GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD

• SS appliances • 1,126 sq. ft.

• 5 pc ensuite • Alarmed • Great location

• 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

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

778-988-1224

JustinRealHEstate ennessey Specialist.

OFFICE 604-466-2838

209,900

189,000

604.805.4669

638,000

$

$

96-24185 106B Avenue, Maple Ridge

FOR PEOPLE ON THE GO!

ALL THE “I WANTS”

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

This 2 bedroom 2 bath open layout condo is the perfect compliment for today’s busy lifestyle located in the heart of Maple Ridge only minutes from shops, restaurants and recreation.

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.

Thoughtfully designed for family living!

View more pictures and information at www.terrismith.ca

Final Opportunity!

Over 90% Sold!

• Many Áoor plans available, including this ‘C’ plan • Sought after, master bedroom on main, 2 bedrooms up, and large unÀnished basement

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

THE

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22074 - 126 Avenue $459,900

12219 McMyn Avenue $489,900

• 1688 sq. ft. 3 bedroom rancher on a private lot with a covered patio and fenced yard.

• Oak kitchen with granite countertops, tile floor & newer appliances.

• Gas fireplace in the family rm.

• Double garage. Central location.

• Sommerset area. Walk to the West Coast Express, Edith McDermott Elementary School & park. Minutes to the 2 bridges.

• 4 bedrooms + den, 3 bathrooms. 2 gas fireplaces. Fully finished basement.

• New carpets, blinds & roof.

• Double garage. Sundeck. Fenced yard with shed.

MOUNTAIN VIEW BACKING ONTO GREENBELT $574,900 INCLUDING HST Showhome at 23616-118 Avenue

Starting at $439,000 Showhome at 10558 Jackson Road

• Highland Creek new 2 storey homes.

Mountain view.

• Full basements with separate entrance • Maple kitchen with granite countertops & island, pantry • Great room with gas fireplace • 4 bedrooms upstairs.

• Greenbelt/park setting near schools & park

• Albion Terraces quality built nicely finished new 2 storey homes with basements.

• Separate entrance. Easy to make into an inlaw suite.

• Appliances, blinds and landscaping included • 9 foot ceilings on the main floor.

• Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, island and desk.

• Gas fireplace in the family room.

• Attached or detached double garage. www.albionterraces.com

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2 BDRM INLAW SUITE & TRIPLE CAR GARAGE 12485 - 201 Street $759,000 • Beautiful McIvor Meadows basement entry home with a 2 bedroom 1500 sq. ft. inlaw suite. 2110 sq. ft. on the main floor with 9 ft ceilings.

• Vaulted ceilings in the family rm. 3 gas firepalces. Hardwood & bamboo flooring.

• Maple kitchen with granite counters, island. 2 large covered sundecks.

• Fenced yard with a gorgeous fish pond.

RV parking.

TOWNHOME WITH BASEMENT AND DOUBLE GARAGE #13 - 23233 Kanaka Way $368,900 • Riverwoods updated 2 storey plus basement with den and games room.

• 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms upstairs.

Bathroom on the main floor and Family rm with gas fireplace. Island in the kitchen.

• Covered sundeck & patio. Fenced rear yard. Double garage. Room to park 4 cars.

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Showhome at 10132 - 240 Street • 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

• 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

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MINDY... has sold more real estate than anyone on the entire Fraser Valley Real Estate Board of 2,944 realtors.

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Bluetree Homes and Wesgroup Properties announce The Brewery District

Brewing up ‘an exciting ... place to live’ Bluetree Homes and Wesgroup Properties are teaming up to bring the Brewery District to New Westminster.

Located in historic Sapperton, directly connected to SkyTrain and beside the Royal Columbian Hospital, the Brewery District will offer something for everyone.

“We believe that the Brewery District will be an exciting and vibrant place to live, and that it is an important part of the future of New Westminster,” says Bluetree President Ben Taddei. “We are pleased to become a part of this community and the vision set out by Wesgroup, with the development of its residential buildings.”

The first high-rise tower will have 130 suites, and will start sales this winter.

“A strong and reputable builder, Bluetree Homes will bring exceptional value to this exciting next phase at the Brewery District, and we are excited to welcome them to this vibrant community,” says Gino Nonni, president of Wesgroup.

Eventually the development will include approximately 750 homes, space for almost 100 new businesses and the new TransLink and Transit Police corporate headquarters, which are currently under construction.

For more information, visit www. thebrewerydistrict.ca.

tub surround and ensuite floor.

When you actually want to leave your home (you may not after seeing all the amazing things inside it), you’ll find a community backing on spectacular natural green space.

“It’s becoming more difficult to find green space,” Steine says. “That’s what we really can provide here.”

Portrait has been honoured with 105 major industry awards for Silver Ridge, including the Avid Diamond Award for the Best Customer Experience in Canada this year. They were also awarded a Special Platinum Award this year by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia for winning 27 Georgie Awards in the past 11 years.

“The community itself is probably

one of the most awarded communities in B.C,” Steine says. “There’s a lot to be said for that.”

Right now buyers are able to take advantage of buying a home before construction begins, so they can choose their colour scheme and have the opportunity to take advantage of the upgrades that Portrait is offering.

“It’s been extremely popular so far,” Steine says, adding that several homes have already been sold and people are coming through the sales centre all the time.

“Build it and they will come!” he laughs. “That says a lot about the community.”

Homes start in the $450,000s.

For more information, visit www. portraithomes.ca or call 604-466-9278.

‘A quiet, natural setting’

Portrait raising the bar at Hampstead at Silver Ridge

by Kerry Vital

Turning into the driveway of Portrait Homes’ Silver Ridge community, you immediately feel a sense of calm. Your shoulders relax, your head clears and you breathe a sigh of relief. Your new home at Hampstead at Silver Ridge awaits, surrounded by trees and green space, blending perfectly into the beauty around it.

“It’s a quiet, natural setting,” says Vice-President of Marketing and Sales Troy Steine. “That appeals to a lot of people.”

The 105-acre master-planned community of Silver Ridge in Maple Ridge has been in development for years, and Hampstead is the latest phase. Building on the popularity of past phases like Brighton and Stoneleigh, Hampstead features many of the beautiful details that have been so popular before, and adds a few unique touches of its own.

“We really raised the bar for Hampstead,” Steine says. “There’s something for everybody.”

The three- and four-bedroom singlefamily homes have seriously gorgeous exteriors, with custom stone detailing, natural-stained wood beams, heritagestyle front doors and professionally landscaped front and back yards. Curb appeal will never be a problem at Hampstead!

Moving inside, you’ll find inviting foyers featuring custom tile flooring

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The community itself is probably one of the most awarded communities in B.C.,” says Vice-President of Marketing and Sales Troy Steine. and nine-foot ceilings on the main level. Most plans include dramatic vaulted ceilings, which lend a huge sense of space to your new home. The five different floorplans, ranging from over 2,030 to 3,526 square feet, all have a great room layout, so you’ll easily be able to entertain in high style around the energy-efficient fireplace that features a custom-crafted wood mantel.

The kitchen is a gourmet’s dream, with a work island with an eating/ conversation bar, full-height tiled backsplash, shaker-style cabinets and pot lights throughout. Those pot lights are featured throughout the home, so harsh lighting is a thing of the past.

The master suite is an oasis of calm, with spacious walk-in closets, soaker tubs in the ensuite, granite bathroom countertops and a hand-set ceramic tile

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Portrait Homes’ Silver Ridge community features beautiful green space, left, and stunning curb appeal, above. With their spacious interiors and gorgeous finishings, top, there is something for everyone at Portrait’s newest phase, Hampstead at Silver Ridge.

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A NEW WAVE OF STYLE & AFFORDABILITY THE BEST PRICED NEW HI-RISE CONDOS IN CANADA

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With its massive wrap-around decks, incredibly efficient floorplans and moveable interior walls, WAVE redefines smart living. Combined with a location that gives you effortless access to everything you want, including SkyTrain, WAVE is the new flexible and affordable way to live.

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Adjacent to King George Skytrain Station, Holland Park, 130 shops in Central City Mall as well as SFU campus, the 700-unit Park Place project is the most desirable brand new address in the heart of booming Surrey City Centre. Our closing out sales event on June 23rd will offer you the best and last chance to own a luxuriously appointed home from this renowned community.

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Executive custom built 4000 sq ft home on almost 2 acres of fenced, drained land. Three stall barn, corner lot, sep workshop, 2 car high ceiling garage - carport and a mountain view! Home features 4 large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (two with jacuzzi each), 3 F/P, covered patio & breeze way, den, large kitchen with eating area, built in appls such as double ovens, 2 washers, dryer & heated 5 ft crawl space. Vaulted ceilings, crown mouldings, new granite kitchen countertops & more. Suitable for bed & breakfast. Offers!

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$31,000 BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! Maple Ridge (BC) -- (From Our Client) My name is ‘Andrea’, and my husband and I have totally enjoyed living in this home in such a fantastic, desirable neighborhood. We put a lot of time, energy and money into really making our home perfect for us, because we had every intention of being here forever. But, life happens!

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If we had more time, we’d ask at least $510,000, and we would probably get close to that! That’s what we’d do IF we had more time... but we don’t. We want to sell our house within the next 2 weeks, and that’s why we’ve decided to sell it for $479,899 so we can be sure to sell it in time to purchase a house we’ve seen and liked back east.

Our Realtor is having an open house this Saturday, Jun 16, at 2pm sharp, and we’ll be accepting offers on Sat. night after the open house, if we haven’t had any before then. Please call 604-782-0245 for directions etc.

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The Community You’ve Been Looking For. Freedom, Comfort, Convenience

Enjoy the freedom of a no-maintenance home.

At Cedar Valley Manor the details are taken care of, so you can spend time on the things you care about.

Simplify Your Life Want more options in your retirement? Looking to downsize?

Cedar Valley Manor will set you free.

This cozy community nestled in the beautiful and familiar Fraser Valley is: • Professionally managed and maintained by a trusted, community based non-profit • An affordable way to access equity saved in your home and protect yourself from swings in the real estate market • A friendly, people-focused community of like minded people

Comfort meets function

Life Leasing A prudent financial decision.

Life Lease ensures that Cedar Valley Manor residents have long-term comfort and stability. Life Lease is a blend of owning and renting that is uniquely suited to retirees. It secures your investment, but frees you from those day to day hassles of home maintenance and upkeep.

The sole purpose of the society who will manage Cedar Valley Manor, the Mission Association for Seniors Housing, is to provide quality, nonprofit housing for retirees and seniors.

Learn More Email: info@cedarvalleymanor.com Online: www.cedarvalleymanor.com Call: 1-877-432-9393

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Smoke alarms lacking in many homes

by Tom Fletcher Black Press

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VICTORIA – Despite years of public education, almost 70 per cent of the houses that caught fire in B.C. in recent years still did not have a working smoking alarm.

Many of those were low-income homes, rental units, many on aboriginal reserves and other rural locations, according to a study of residential fire reports done by the University of the Fraser Valley.

Seniors, disabled peo-

ple and young children were at greater risk of dying in a house fire.

Justice Minister Shirley Bond and Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux recently revealed new support for the B.C. government’s campaign to get a working smoke alarm in every home in the province.

Smoke alarm maker Kidde Canada has donated 5,000 units with a retail value of $75,000 that will be distributed to B.C.’s most vulnerable populations this fall.

And Black Press, whose publications

reach 1.2 million B.C. homes, has pledged a public awareness advertising campaign worth $350,000 to remind people to install or upgrade their smoke alarms.

Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis, president of the Fire Chiefs Association of B .C., said the study used data from B.C.’s Office of the Fire Commissioner from 2006 to 2011.

The study suggests that 69 lives could be saved each year if homes across Canada had working smoke detectors, he said.

“Smoke alarms give you time to escape from

the fire – it seems pretty simple, doesn’t it?” Garis told a news conference at the B.C. legislature.

“High-risk members of society are most likely to have a fire and least likely to have a working smoke alarm.”

Garis emphasized that all smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years, and batteries changed annually.

Further details about the campaign will be publicized in Black Press publications during 2012. • More information about the research and the program are available at www.fcabc.ca.

Tom Fletcher/Black Press

Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux and Justice Minister Shirley Bond listen to Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis explain lack of smoke alarms.

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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, June 16 • There will be a Hangar Dinner and Dance featuring the Bruce James Orchestra at 5:30 p.m. at the Pacific Rim Aviation Academy Hangar, at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport.

Dance lessons start at 7 p.m. and the dance runs from 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call 604-467-3108, or visit aeroclubofbc.ca • St. John the Devine Anglican Church is holding its annual Strawberry Tea from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 21299 River Road, Maple Ridge. There will be crafts, baking, plants for sale, as well as strawberry shortcake and beverages. All ages welcome, $5 admission.

For more information, contact Beth Scott at hummie@shaw. ca, or call 604-462-7939.

• I Love To Dance returns to the Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Activity Centre ballroom .

Dance starts at 7 p.m. and features a Cha Cha lesson from Robyn Picard, as well as ballroom, swing, and Latin dancing. Tickets are $20 and include food, coffee and tea. Singles welcome. For more information, visit www.ilovetodance.ca, or call Ray at 604-836-7295.

Monday, June 18 • The Pitt Meadows Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting featuring guest speaker Bill McCarthy, president of the Rose Society at the Pitt Meadows Community Hall at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 19 • The Municipal Pension Retirees Association meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Maple Ridge Public Library. For more information, call 604-4638669.

Wednesday, June 20 • The Willow Senior Living Residence is holding its sixth annual Senior Star Competition at Maple Ridge Senior Centre at 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge starting a 2 p.m. The event features Steve Elliott aka “Elvis” as emcee. Seats are free but limited. For more information, call 604-466-8602.

• Kanaka Creek Coffee’s open mic/stage night features local indie band Alexander France from 5 to 7:30 p.m., No. 101, 24155 102nd Avenue,

Maple Ridge. For more information, call 604-463-6727.

• Maple Ridge Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Fraserview Community Center. Speakers for the month are Betty and Klaus von Hardenberg, speaking on water lilies. Guest fee is $2 drop-in, new members always welcome. For more information, call 604-467-2956.

Saturday, June 23 • Westminster Savings is joining with Kidsport, a community-based sports funding program that provides grants for financially disadvantaged children ages six to 18, for a fundraiser barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at No. 200, 20201 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. For more information, call 604-549-2659, or email tbanning@wscu.com.

• The Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services and the Fraser River All Nations Aboriginal Society invite the public to National Aboriginal Day celebrations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Haney Farmers’ Market. There will be traditional cultural activities, including entertainment, arts and crafts and vendor displays.

For more information, call 604-467-6911, ext. 206. The Haney Farmers’ Market takes place at Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge. www. haneyfarmersmarket.org • Webster’s Corners Day will be held in the new Webster’s Corners Park on Dewdney Trunk Road, just west of 256th Street. The fun, family day will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an official opening of the park with ribbon cutting and a celebratory cake, a rededication of the Finnish Stone followed by a pie-eating contest. For more information, call Mary at 604-466-3333

married, separated or single, hosts a meeting at 7:30 p.m.

For information and meeting location call 604-462-9813 or 604-329-9760.

Saturday, June 30 • Gilbert & Sullivan’s musical Iolanthe will be performed at the ACT in concert with Sergei Saratovsky and the Ridge Meadows Orchestra.

Show times are 3 and 7 p.m.

Tickets are available at the ACT, $12 or four for $40 in advance, or $15 at the door.

• Discover what Downtown Maple Ridge has to offer at the Downtown Maple Ridge Summer Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Memorial Peace Park on 224th Street, next to the Haney Farmers’ Market. Enjoy entertainment, kids’ activities and local vendors in a fun street market atmosphere. Call the DMRBIA at 467-2420 or visit downtownmapleridge.ca for more information.

Saturday, July 1 • This year Maple Ridge is celebrating not only Canada’s 145th birthday but also Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. It’s going to be a celebration to remember

at Memorial Peace Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event, all are welcome to attend.

Thursday, July 5 • Maple Ridge-area families are invited to attend a free Alzheimer’s care family training workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. at Willow Manor, 12275 224th Street, Maple Ridge. If you are interested in participating in the family training session, please RSVP to the Home Instead office at 604-552-3324.

Ongoing • Sizzling outside? Refresh yourself with a cool story! Come to the library and enjoy stories, songs and finger plays that will entertain and delight you.

Sizzlin’ Storytimes runs every Tuesday at the Maple Ridge Public Library from June 12 to August 14, and Thursday from July 5 to July 26 at 10:45 a.m.

For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.

• Volunteer as a Vision Mate and help someone blind or partially sighted in Maple Ridge. Help with reading, going for walks, shopping and social visiting. Spend two hours a week making a positive differ-

ence. Flexible schedule. Criminal record check required. Please visit www.cnib.ca/volunteer or call 604-431-2146.

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baby to the world of children’s literature, song, rhyme and rhythm.

See Community Calendar, p53

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Sunday, June 24 • The Cornerstone Neighbourhood Church is holding a party and barbecue to celebrate its 10th anniversary from 3 to 8 p.m. at 9975 – 272nd St. For more information, call 604-462-1161.

Tuesday, June 26 • The Ridge Meadows Autism Information and Support Group is pleased to invite you to meet local NDP MLA Michael Sather. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, 11641 224th Street, Maple Ridge. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact tracy.hewgill@rmacl. org or call 604-467-8700.

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Community Calendar Ongoing • Family Fun Storytime at Pitt Meadows Library every Thursday from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. to Aug. 16.

Come and enjoy a half hour of fun stories, finger plays, songs, rhymes, puppets and more. For preschool children and their caregivers.

• Singles dance, at various locations, occasional Saturday nights. Live band.

For more information call Doris at 604-465-4412.

• Stride to Thrive walking group meets every Saturday morning, rain or shine, at 10 a.m. by the large sign board in Jerry Sulina Park on the dike. Stride to Thrive is a recreational walking group for women of all ages whose lives or the lives of family and friends have been touched by cancer. Come on out and have a walk and a chat.

• Do you sing, play an instrument or enjoy live music? Come to Kanaka Creek Coffee’s open mic/stage night every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Kanaka Creek Coffee is located at No. 101, 24155 102nd Avenue, Maple Ridge. For more details please call 604 463-6727 or email

pjburns07@hotmail.com • Begin Again, a support group for widows and divorced women aged 55 and older, meet the last Friday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Road. Social activities, grief counselling, outings, and presentation on seniors’ concerns. For more information, call Rose at 604-4678319, or Lil at 604-463-4703.

• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday in Pitt Meadows.

New members are always welcome. The group meets at 7 p.m. at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Road.

For more information, please call Rena at 604-460-1398 or Eloise at 604-465-7316.

• Overeaters Anonymous meets every Wednesday at the St. Andrew’s Church from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, back entrance.

• Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store now accepts donations of furniture that is in good condition.

This excludes mattresses and pillows. For more information please call 604-463-7711.

Store is located at No. 3,

12011 224th Street, Maple Ridge.

• The Maple Ridge Lupus Support Group meets the third Friday of every month (except July and August) at 22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge, at the Fraser View Community Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Diana at 604-465-4466.

• Come join in the fun with seniors’ beginners Hawaiian dance lessons. For more information, contact Diana at 604-465-5722.

• Volunteer wanted. Be a mentor for newcomers who are new to Canada.

Settlement Mentoring is looking for volunteers acting as a community guide and resource person. Time commitment is two to three hours once a week for three to six months. Contact ISS of BC in Maple Ridge at 778284-7026, ext. 1582 or email smentoring.mr.@issbc.org • Ridge Meadows Hospice Society requires visiting volunteers. Please call the society office to register or to learn more about how you can volunteer at 604-463-7722, or visit www.ridgemeadowshospicesocciety.com

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• Volunteers wanted for the Special Olympics. Coaches and assistant coaches needed for various sports, as well as a newsletter writer/editor and non-coaching swimming volunteers. To volunteer, contact a.caught@gmail.com • Maple Ridge Positively Speaking Toastmaster Club meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. sharp at the Maple Ridge Council Chambers.

Learn public speaking and leadership skills at your own pace in a fun, family and socially supportive atmosphere.

For more information, call Randall Didiuk at 604-3777765.

• The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association needs volunteers to help groom and tack horses and to lead or side walk with riders during their lesson.

Horse experience is great but not required. If you enjoy the outdoors, working with wonderful people of all abilities, and love animals, this is the place for you. Please contact 604 462-7786 for further information or to sign up for orientation.

• Coffee and Comfort is a local support group for Moms who have lost a child to death. For more information, call Clare at 604-4630281 or e-mail sladenc@ telus.net • The Maple Ridge Euchre Club meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Legion at 224th Street and Brown Avenue. For more information, contact Irene at 604-465-1956.

• The Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Society hosts a seniors’ lounge at the Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre,

12027 Harris Rd. Open Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come by for tea, coffee and lively conversation.

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Another Pitt grad nets b-ball scholarship Matt Blackaby is the fifth Marauder in three years to make the jump to the CIS

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter

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f the success of a basketball program can be measured in the number of players it sends on to the next level, then Pitt Meadows Secondary School is doing everything right.

Matt Blackaby is the latest in a long line of Pitt Meadows graduates to make the jump to the Canada Interuniversity Sports’s (CIS) Canada West basketball conference after accepting a scholarship offer from Langley’s Trinity Western University.

Blackaby will be following in the rather large footsteps of re-

“I’ve always admired his personal drive to be the best he can, both on the court and off.”

Scott Allen, TWU Spartans head coach

cent Pitt grads Spencer Evans (University of the Fraser Valley), Mike Lewandowski (UBC), Malcolm Williams (UBC), and longtime teammate Trevor Severinski (University of Saskatchewan), all of whom have graduated to the CIS in the past three years.

In addition to his scholarship that will pay for three-quarters of his tuition at the expensive private school, Blackaby also received entrance scholarships

from the Fraser Valley Basketball Commission, the Telus Classic Basketball Tournament, and was the recipient of the Pitt Marauders annual scholarship as well.

Blackaby averaged 17.0 points per game this season, thanks in part to his 77 per cent free throw shot, and added four assists, six rebounds, and three steals per game on average.

Blackaby’s efforts helped the Marauders finish the 2011/12 season with their all-time winningest record, going 44-4, and was named a first team all-star at the Fraser Valley championship, and a third team all-star at the provincial championship.

Off the court, Blackaby has had equal success in his studies, and was named Pitt Meadows secondary’s covaledictorian for 2012.

Pitt Meadows athletic director and senior boys’ basketball coach Rich Goulet says Blackaby is not only an outstanding player, but an outstanding person as well.

“He’s a great team guy and a great leader,” says Goulet of his team’s co-captain. “We had some issues in the locker room early in the season, and he took care of it, he settled it right down.”

That’s not surprising, given Blackaby’s father is pastor Dr. Thomas Blackaby, of Blackaby Ministries International.

“He reflects a lot of those qualities,” says Goulet. “He’s going to the perfect school for

Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

Pitt Meadows Secondary School valedictorian Matt Blackaby is the fifth senior boys’ basketball player from the school to land a CIS scholarship in the past five years. him.”

Blackaby agrees that the private Christian school was the best choice.

“The faith-based

education fits well with my personality,” he says. “It’s close to home as well.”

Blackaby says he plans to study commu-

nications or political science while at TWU, and while he would like to attend law school after he graduates, he hasn’t ruled out

attending seminary school, and following his father and grandfather’s footsteps, both of whom are pastors.

“That’s a door that I’ll

never close,” Blackaby says. “But I don’t want to limit my choices so soon.”

The TWU Spartans, for their part, also think Blackaby will be a perfect fit.

“Matt is a hugely underrated person and athlete,” said Spartans coach Scott Allen.

“I’ve always admired his internal drive to be the best he can be both on and off the court.

Matt has a great motor for playing in a fullcourt game and loves to compete. We are hopeful his drive and relentless play can assist his teammates in our style of play and I’ve always been impressed with his willingness to give up the limelight in order for the team to succeed.”

Blackaby says he realizes he’ll be going from top dog to low man on the totem pole as a freshman, but he says he’s prepared to take on whatever role he’s assigned to.

“I think I’ll have to be more a pure shooter if I want to see the floor,” he says. “There will definitely be some adjustment, but I know it’s coming.”

Making the adjustment a little harder will be the fact that he’ll no longer be playing alongside Severinski and Mistu Iwai, who helped make up the core of the Pitt Meadows team that won the Fraser Valley finals this year.

While Severinski is off to Saskatoon to play for the Huskies, Iwai will soon be returning to his native Japan.

“I’m sure it’ll hit us a couple weeks after they’ve gone,” Blackaby says. “We always challenged each other to be better player... it will be different not having them around.

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Blackaby from p55 Blackaby was first introduced to the sport of basketball in Norway of all places, where his family lived from the ages of six to 13 while his father was a pastor at a church there.

“Not a lot of people play basketball there, so my dad was my first coach,” says Blackaby.

By Grade 7, Blackaby was already six-foot-two, and earned a starting spot on a team for Grade 9 boys.

When his family returned to Canada in 2007, Blackaby followed his older sister to Thomas Haney secondary, where he led the school’s Grade 8 team to a provincial title.

However, when the majority of that team decided not to play basketball in Grade 9, Blackaby knew he had to go somewhere where he could play the sport he loved.

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Goulet’s signature coaching style took some getting used to at first, but Blackaby says he soon began to appreciate his

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“I knew what he was going to say before he would say it,” Blackaby says. “He was in my head, and who better to have in your head than him.” sports@mapleridgenews.com

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Lacrosse Western Lacrosse Association Senior A men’s lacrosse standings Team Victoria Langley Burnaby New Westminster Nanaimo Coquitlam Maple Ridge

GP 5 7 7 6 6 6 7

W 5 5 3 3 2 2 0

L 0 2 2 3 3 4 6

T 0 0 2 0 1 0 1

B.C. Intermediate Lacrosse League Intermediate A men’s lacrosse standings

Pts % GF GA 10 1.000 61 34 10 .714 70 64 8 .571 64 65 6 .500 57 56 5 .417 62 68 4 .333 35 39 1 .071 51 74

WLA scoring leaders Player Ranger, Scott Stevens, Dane Small, Corey Bremner, Cody Iannucci, Athan Lowe, Derek Turner, Alex Ratcliff, Lewis Jones, Scott Zywicki, Jeff Pires, Mike Benesch, Ryan Henry, Joel Shattler, Jeff Davis, Jarrett

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

GP 6 7 4 6 7 7 7 4 7 6 5 4 6 4 5

G 22 14 11 10 10 9 12 11 8 8 6 8 11 10 4

A 16 14 15 16 15 16 10 11 14 14 14 11 7 8 14

Pts 38 28 26 26 25 25 22 22 22 22 20 19 18 18 18

S 65 71 33 58 49 50 38 42 43 33 32 30 39 34 30

S% .338 .197 .333 .172 .204 .180 .316 .262 .186 .242 .188 .267 .282 .294 .133

GA 39 27 35 50 32 48 56 36

GAA 6.51 6.75 7.62 8.55 8.76 8.81 9.70 14.33

Sv% .841 .855 .836 .798 .814 .790 .745 .727

WLA goaltending Player Rose, Nick Flindell, Matt MacDonald, Brodie Seidel, Chris Boychuk, Zach Richards, Tyler Bell, Joe King, Matt

Team GP Coquitlam 6 Victoria 4 Langley 5 Maple Ridge 7 Nanaimo 5 New West 6 Burnaby 6 Nanaimo 5

W 2 4 4 0 1 3 2 1

L 4 0 1 4 1 2 2 2

T 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0

Maple Ridge Burrards scoring Player Lowe, Derek Davis, Jarrett Pascas, Aaron Bertoia, Brandon Daly, Randy McIntosh, Garrett Mattinson, Blake Giourmetakis, Simon Loewen, Riley Michaud, Dayne Davis, Aaron Miotto, Tyler Joyce, David Stone, Nick Rohrbach, Caldwell Cook, Sam Banister, Mitchell Munk, Jonathan Codron, Tyler Porter, Colton Reid, Kevin

GP 7 5 5 7 6 7 4 3 2 7 7 3 7 1 5 7 7 7 6 4 4

G 9 4 10 7 5 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0

A 16 14 5 7 9 5 3 4 1 2 3 3 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1

Pts 25 18 15 14 14 6 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

PIM 10 2 0 4 8 6 0 0 2 12 19 14 6 0 2 0 15 24 16 6 11

S 50 30 43 33 38 7 8 14 17 8 10 10 0 0 9 2 3 4 2 2 1

S% .180 .133 .233 .212 .132 .143 .250 .071 .176 .250 .100 .100 .000 .000 .111 .500 .333 .250 .500 .000 .000

Team Richmond Roadrunners Coquitlam Adanacs Victoria Shamrocks Maple Ridge Burrards New West Salmonbellies Langley Thunder Port Coquitlam Saints Burnaby Lakers Nanaimo Timbermen Delta Islanders

GP 10 11 11 10 11 11 12 7 11 10

W 9 8 8 6 6 5 4 3 2 1

L 1 3 3 4 5 6 8 4 9 9

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 18 16 16 12 12 10 8 6 4 2

GF 121 138 159 111 124 93 105 74 71 94

B.C. Minor Baseball Association Regular Season Standings GA 75 97 105 109 109 111 111 73 161 139

PIM 195 325 355 342 274 318 164 117 444 251

West Coast Lacrosse League Junior B men’s lacrosse standings Team GP Delta Islanders 13 Richmond Roadrunners 13 New West Salmonbellies 13 Coquitlam Adanacs 13 Ridge Meadows Burrards 13 Port Moody Thunder 13 Burnaby Lakers 13 Langley Warriors 12 PoCo Saints 11 North Shore Eagles 13 Surrey Rebels 13

W 11 9 9 8 7 7 6 3 3 2 1

T 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

L Pts GF GA PIM 1 23 111 60 317 2 20 94 68 238 3 19 85 76 314 4 17 113 69 433 5 15 102 95 436 5 15 84 84 555 6 13 73 83 251 9 6 74 98 437 8 6 64 78 478 11 4 73 104 365 12 2 60 118 316

Lower Mainland Minor Lacrosse Association Regular season standings Midget A1 Team New Westminster Coquitlam 1 Port Coquitlam Coquitlam 2 Ridge Meadows Surrey Langley Mission Delta

GP 14 13 12 13 13 15 14 13 13

W 10 9 9 8 6 7 5 5 2

L 1 2 2 4 7 8 9 8 11

T 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

Pts GF GA 23 92 41 20 100 57 19 98 63 12 76 60 12 97 78 10 79 88 10 81 117 8 63 71 4 50 109

Bantam A1 Team Coquitlam Ridge Meadows Langley Richmond Semiahmoo Burnaby New Westminster Delta Port Moody

GP 12 14 14 14 15 14 14 15 14

W 11 11 11 7 6 6 4 3 6

L 0 3 2 6 8 8 9 11 8

T 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0

Pts GF GA 23 141 33 22 102 53 23 105 57 11 81 78 13 81 141 6 84 82 9 67 92 7 68 119 12 82 98

Peewee A1 Team Port Coquitlam New Westminster Coquitlam Delta Burnaby Port Moody Ridge Meadows Langley Surrey North Shore

GP 15 14 14 14 14 14 15 14 15 15

W 15 10 8 7 7 7 7 5 3 2

L 0 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 12 13

T 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts GF GA 30 156 34 20 108 60 17 95 69 15 72 79 14 102 81 14 67 99 14 84 69 10 59 95 6 80 145 4 47 139

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

GP 27 26 27 22 23 29 30 28 26 21 29 28 29 26 27

W 25 23 23 17 15 16 13 12 10 8 10 9 9 6 2

L 1 2 4 5 8 13 17 16 16 13 19 19 20 20 25

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

RF 297 316 262 195 182 237 186 187 164 110 174 133 175 84 102

RA 49 94 106 106 118 204 225 180 217 155 284 223 222 274 347

Junior Men’s Team GP Newton Giants 4 Ridge Meadows Royals 6 Newton Nationals 4 R. Meadows Mudhens 6 New West Twins 5 Vancouver Capilanos 5 Aldergrove Cubs 5 Cloverdale Rays 4 PoCo Pirates 6 Surrey Braves 6 Vancouver Spitz 6 Gibsons Jays 5 Chilliwack Cougars 5 Richmond Chuckers 5

W 4 5 3 4 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 1 0 0

L 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5

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

RF 28 40 35 33 21 23 30 15 17 23 30 7 15 8

RA 13 32 9 37 17 16 22 14 23 17 35 20 33 37

Pts 51 47 46 34 30 32 26 24 20 16 20 18 18 12 4 Pts 8 10 6 8 6 6 6 4 6 6 4 2 0 0

% 0.94 0.90 0.85 0.77 0.65 0.55 0.43 0.43 0.38 0.38 0.34 0.32 0.31 0.23 0.07 % 1.00 0.83 0.75 0.67 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.33 0.20 0.00 0.00

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

G 8 9 8 8 8 8 8 9 9

W 6 6 6 6 5 3 3 2 2

L 1 2 2 2 3 5 5 7 7

T 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 13 13 12 12 10 6 6 4 4

% .857 .750 .750 .750 .625 .375 .375 .222 .222

GB 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.5 3.5 3.5 5.0 5.0

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Mums little girl Passed away June 4th, 1997 Thought of every day, missed so much.

Loved forever Mum

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Congratulations Trevor and Jen! We love you both!

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Beloved Farrah

Mike and Wendy Tombe are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Trevor Victor Edward Tombe to someone special, Jennifer Louise Winter, daughter of Willis and Kathleen Winter, o f Calgary.

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OBITUARIES Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear; Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach.

Sweet to remember him who once was here, And who, though absent, is just as dear.

Sheila Anne Street (Swaren) A wonderful, beautiful, kind, giving Mom. A devoted loving wife of 61 years. A sister, a daughter and the best Nana ever. You have left an amazing legacy of love to your husband Art, your daughters Lynn and husband Bob Saunders, Lois and husband Charlie Brooks, Sharon and husband Colin Buss and Cindy Street. Grand children and great grandchildren; Kristi and husband John, Johnathan and Meghan, Stacy, Josh, Chara, Jackson, Riley, Keaton, Ashley, Chris, Dallas and Rachel.

Predeased by George and Iva Swaren (parents) Claudette and Fran (sisters) and Grandson Clay Brooks.

Mom closed her brilliant blue eyes on June 7, 2012 at 7:18 pm at the age of 79 years, surrounded by family and overflowing with love and respect for the woman that raised us and taught us what it means to be a great Mom. Sheila and Art were married December 24, 1950. They made Maple Ridge their home for most of their lives where they had their business and raised their family.

They moved to Penticton 2 years ago to be close to the lake they loved so much that’s always been our “home away from home”.

Mom was always a very classy, beautiful woman that never complained and was always there for all of us.

When walking in the door of our home we would always say “Mom?” and she would always answer “in here.” Now when we call for Mom we know that she is now “up there” and will be forever in our hearts. We will miss you always Mommy….

A poem that Mom had...

When I must leave you.

When I must leave you for a little while, please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrows through the years.

But start out bravely with a gallant smile and for my sake and in my name live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on an empty day, but fill each waking hour in useful ways.

Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer and I in turn will comfort you and hold you near, and never, never be afraid to die for I am waiting for you in the sky.

Join us on Saturday, June 30th at 2:00 pm for a Celebration of Life for our Mom Meadow Gardens Golf Club 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows In lieu of flowers donations to your favorite charity on Moms behalf.

Forever in our hearts Love Dad, Mom, Ryley, Cody, Holly All Family & Friends

Sharon Thompson August 12, 1943 - May 15, 2012 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, who died peacefully in her sleep while on vacation in Las Vegas. It was the ending that she would have wanted. All who knew her loved her, and all who loved her will miss her. She had a vibrant spirit never to be forgotten. Sharon was a loving gramma, fun-loving mother, caring sister, dedicated hairdresser, and a talented artist. She lived by her own rules and lived her life to the fullest. From her, we learned the depth and meaning of the phrase “mi corazon contento” - “my heart is content”. She raised her girls to be strong, independent, and compassionate women.

When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple with a red hat that doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me.

And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves and satin candles, and say we’ve no money for butter.

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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

I shall sit down on the pavement when I am tired and gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells and run my stick along the public railings and make up for the sobriety of my youth.

I shall go out in my slippers in the rain and pick the Áowers in other people’s gardens and learn to spit.

You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat and eat three pounds of sausages at a go or only bread and pickles for a week and hoard pens and pencils and beer nuts and things in boxes But now we must have clothes that keep us dry and pay our rent and not swear in the street and set a good example for the children.

We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.

But maybe I ought to practice a little now?

So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple. (by Jenny Joseph)

Sharon’s memory will be honored by her sisters Mavis (Bill), Betty (Bob), and her brother Walter (Veronica), her daughters Cindy (Ralph), Wendy, Cheryl, and Alix (Mike), along with grandsons Eric (Coni), Miles, Riley, Shae, Kayden, and great grandson Greyson. She is now at peace with her grandson Connor.

We invite her friends and family for a celebration of her life which is being held on Sunday July 22nd, 2012 at the Eagles Hall (23461 Fern Crescent (132 ave.), in Maple Ridge where she made her home. We will gather there from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm to remember her.

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COMING EVENTS

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Robert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobâ&#x20AC;? Gary January 2, 1942 ~ June 9, 2012

MELNICK Salvacion Cortes (Sionie)

Bob Thacker of Campbell River passed away at the age of 70.

On June 12, 2012. Late of Maple Ridge, B.C., age 72 years. Will be lovingly remembered by her partner Jim Britt; daughter Sionie Lynne (John) Ely; son Troy (Lindsey) Melnick; 3 grandchildren, Rio, Tia, and Thiago; and 6 siblings. As an incredibly vibrant person, she was also an amazing mother and grandmother, she will be missed dearly. Prayers Thursday, June 14th at 7:00 pm followed by Funeral Mass Friday, June 15th at 10:30 am at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish, 20285 Dewdney Trunk. Road., Maple Ridge, B.C.

He is predeceased by his wife Jan and parents Bob and Ruth. He is survived by his children Donna (Don), Tracy and Mike; stepchildren Patti (Jim) and Diane (Land); brothers Ray, Ron (Joyce) and Dennis (Joan); grandchildren Kim (Maya), Nick, Corey, Emma, Amy, Sara and Ian; great grandchildren Fairah and Schuyler; and Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nephews.

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Bob lived most of his life in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge but spent his last four years in Campbell River at New Horizonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to be close to his children. Bob loved his family as well as his music: Johnny Cash and Elvis were among his favorites. He looked forward to his twice weekly casino days and all of the friends and acquaintances he made there.

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DIRECTOR OF CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES

The Association requires a Director of Child and Youth Services to lead us in coordinating and implementing a comprehensive range of children’s programs. A bachelor level degree in child and youth care, early childhood education, or a related social service discipline, along with a demonstrated working knowledge of early intervention, child and youth, and family support programs is necessary. Applicants must possess strong management skills and be committed to the delivery of community-based, family-centred services. A background that includes successful work within the aboriginal community is an asset.

Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar.

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Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

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Required Full-Time for Surrey based cabinet shop. Must have previous experience.

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The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative.

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F/T Waitress - Hamada Japanese Rest. (Maple Ridge) High School grad. 3-5 yrs exp. Eng. $ 9.50/hr + Graduity. Fax: 604-467-5326

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WAREHOUSE shipper receiver for local Port Coquitlam Company.

Candidates should be able to take direction and be a fast learner. We are a small company so you need a good attitude and be able to work well with others. References are a must and consistent work ethic and reliability is important. Duties include shipping, receiving and packaging product. Starting wage is 14.00 per hour with benefits after the probation period ends. Fax resumes to 604-941-4495 or email 675terry@gmail.com.

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F/T INSIDE WORKERS required for COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY in Port Coquitlam. 8-4:30 Mon-Fri. $11/hr.

Apply in person at: #205, 1515 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam.

DRYWALL

Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos.

Call Erica 604 777 2195 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.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Apply to PO Box 3669 c/o The NEWS 22328 -119th Ave. Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2Z3

F/T employment on our promotions team.

Great hours, great pay, great atmosphere.

We want 6 new people by next week!

Call today start tomorrow.

No Experience required.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

The ideal candidate will have at least five years successful achievement in a senior management capacity in a social service agency. This is a continuing position with a competitive salary and full range of benefits.

604-230-6707

HOOT & OWL

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

Renovations & Repairs Tile Work & Rubbish Removal.

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

Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

Gary 604-339-5430

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

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MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

OF Home (604)501-9290

DRYWALL

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying.

Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

JMYK Contracting Local Co

Qualified applicants interested in this position are invited to submit a resume by June 22, 2012 to: Chief Executive Officer 11641 - 224th Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6A1 Facsimile: 604.467.8767 Email: info@rmacl.org

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

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Professional Drywall & Taping All textures. Big/small projects.

604-970-1285

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

Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064

Improvements,

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GARAGE SALES

ESTATE/GARAGE SALE 3 generations of antiquities, quality collectables, decorative arts, household furnishings, crystal, silver, gourmet kitchen ware. Crafts, fishing rods, Thomas train sets. Tools; power, woodworking, sheet metal, & more. Hundreds of items. Something for everyone. 27490 BELL AVE., MAPLE RIDGE JUNE 16TH & 17TH 9:00AM to 5:00PM JUNE 23RD 9:00AM to 3:00PM GARAGE Sale 12437 202 St. Sat June 16th. 9am - 2pm MAPLE RIDGE: GARAGE SALE Saturday June 16th, 9am - 2pm 12408 Blackstock St: Floor Lamp, Valco Baby Stroller, Ikea TV Stand, TV, Misc Household Items

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

OVER 10 yrs exp. Tiles, Hardwood, Bath & Kitchen Reno’s. Visit: www.futuristichomes.ca or call 604-910-4528 for your free est.

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GARAGE SALES

551

MAPLE RIDGE

GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE 23411 GRIFFEN ROAD

27173 122nd Ave Truck accessories, exercise equip, camping equip, Vari-kennel, sports gear, new home renovation supplies and LOTS MORE.

HUGE VARIETY OF KID’S STUFF & OTHER HOUSEHOLD!

MOVING & GARAGE SALE 215-22515 116th AVE. SAT. JUNE 16, 9-3 SUN. JUNE 17, 12-3 Furniture, collectibles, Xmas items, china & lots of other things

LANDSCAPING

GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

MOVING SALE 12050 232B St Sat June 16th 9am ~ 3pm Everything Must Go! Make Us An Offer!!!!

June 16 & 17 9am - 3pm 21087 - Cook Ave

MAPLE RIDGE. NEIGHBOURHOOD Garage Sale. Too Much to List! Cherrington Place on Saturday June 16th, 9am-3pm.

MAPLE RIDGE, Sat. June 16, 9-3.

Household items, dance costumes, etc. 24604 KIMOLA DR.

MAPLE RIDGE, SAT. JUNE 16, 9-3. 12287 248 ST. Tools, lawn furniture and more. Canceled if raining

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, 21227 CUTLER PL, Household items/furn, kids toys/clothes, etc.

Sat, June 16th, 2012 9am-2pm **NO EARLY BIRDS**

NEIGHBOURHOOD garage sale.

109th Ave off 240th - just north of Kanaka Creek bridge / fish fence.

Tons of stuff. Saturday Jun 16 only, 9-2

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

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Moving / Garage Sale

Sat, June 16th, 9am-3pm

SAT., JUNE 16th - 9am to 2pm

GARAGE SALES

MAPLE RIDGE

GARAGE SALE

(next to Kanaka Creek Elem. SchL

MAPLE RIDGE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

341

PRESSURE WASHING

Housewashing Painting Gutter Cleaning

# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. SPRING Special LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

CLASSIFIEDS

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SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

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Please call for pricing

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Running this ad for 8yrs

When QUALITY Matters

PAINT SPECIAL

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

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

604-465-3189

~ Free Estimates ~

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

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping.

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Handyman Services

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

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

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

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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

604.726.7542

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer “Since 1987”

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

PETS 453

BOARDING

LINA’S STABLES Check out our website for more information:

www.linashorsestables. weebly.com

PETS

6 beautiful farm raised kittens, ready now, litter trained, in/outdoor. $75/ea. 604-701-1680 BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. fem. $550 red & white. Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360

WHIPPET PUPPIES, born May 10, reg’d, housebroken, $750. Please call: (403)210-0884, (403)999-9041 (Calgary)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 524

UNDER $200

ATTENTION KNITTERS Selling Lots of new wool. $1. & $1.50 a ball (604)465-0339

LOOKING FOR WORK?

Check out bcclassified.com Help Wanted - Class 130

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

533 338

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

604-537-4140 RELIABLE And Professional local movers available 24/7. Residential & Commercial. Licensed & Insured.

778-773-3737

TREE SERVICES

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MOVING & STORAGE

FREE ESTIMATES

Steve 778-848-0036

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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

T & K Haulaway

$45/Hr

www.pearllandscapes.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FLUFFY WHITE Maltese pups, 8 weeks old. Family raised. $750 firm.

Call 604-597-4760.

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

MISC SERVICES

Local & Long Distance

Locally owned and operated.

All work guaranteed.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

778-233-4949

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Full Landscape Construction for 33 Years.

Weather permitting

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

604.587.5865

DUTCH TOUCH

604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

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www.recycleitcanada.ca

(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

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

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604-856-5165

11737 236th Street.

477

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

NO Wood byproducts used

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

EVERY Sunday 7am

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

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW Single items to entire households

463-4449 or 209-6583

558

JEWELS, FURS

DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING BEST OFFER (604)463-0205

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE 609

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

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

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

SWAP MEET 260 St. & Fraser Hwy, Langley

$350/mo per horse

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail.

D Composted Mushroom Manure

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

GARAGE SALE Sat, June 16th, 9am-2pm Maplewood Creek

HOGFUEL

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TOWNHOUSE complex garage sale 11229 232nd street Saturday June 16 from 9am-2pm Tons of stuff, to much to mention.

778-858-3324 or 604-306-3740

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

SUNDECKS

SAWDUST

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

Green Services Ltd

Townhouse Complex

TOPSOIL

• • •

HOME REPAIRS

LANDSCAPING

PITT MEADOWS. GARAGE Sale One Day Only - Sunday, June 24th 9am-3pm 11705-193A Street. No Early Birds please. Some free stuff too!!!

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

GARAGE SALES

TWILIGHT DRIVE-IN MAPLE RIDGE

GET

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

300

551

RAIN OR SHINE

RESULTS

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

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.

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 16th 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

24231 - 101A Ave.

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

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Maple Ridge

READ THIS!

604.786.8769

Scott 604-891-9967

GARAGE SALES

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

Complete Maintenance

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

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PLUMBING

StumpMaster Tree Stump Removal

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

D Stump & Root Grinding

#1 IN RATES AND SERVICE. Licensed, insured. Clogged Drains.

No job too small. 604-805-2488.

or Visit: www.stump-master.com

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

ISA Certified Arborist for a FREE ONLINE ESTIMATE

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext, Drywall repair, Texture ceilings, Free Est. (778)868-5307 James .Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

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

542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Call Dan @ 604.805.0425

Tree removal done RIGHT!

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

FERTILIZERS

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms

APARTMENT/CONDOS

COQ. 1 bedroom corner ground suite newly reno’d. Laminate floors, paint, baseboards, crown moldings.

Building Envelope completed.

Close to Blue Mtn park, Lougheed Mall, and skytrain.

Asking $169,000. To view contact 604-6193444.

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

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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

1978 14x60 2bdrm in Ruskin park $34,900 & New SRI single & double wides from $84,900. 604-830-1960.

New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

640

RECREATIONAL

MOVE IN TOMORROW & enjoy summer in comfort.

10 miles S. of Sumas, Wa. ~ Turnkey Operation ~ Quality Mallard Cottage, new steel roof, lge sunny lot, shed, productive vegetable garden, safe fire pit, incl. wood, friendly helpful neighbors, phone, TV, furniture & appliances.

Bargain @ $29,000. obo.

604-852-3216

Opening Soon!

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow yellow signs

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

(6030 248 Street) OPEN Mon - Sun 8-7pm Daily

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351

548

FURNITURE

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Coquitlam 2bdrm 2bath nr Coq Ctr Douglas Coll, aquatic ctr strg prkg NS/NP July1 $1295 604-941-3259

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

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

RENTALS 706

MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg Nr amen NS/NP $1100+util Ref. Immed 604-512-8725

Pitt Meadows

Deluxe 3 Bdrm.

ST Available July 1

Gas F/P, D/W, garburator, lndry hook-up, underground prk. Across from Elem. School.

Walk to W. Coast Express.

No pets.

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

(604)466-5799

Phone 604-465-9823

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

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets.

Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.477.0603 MAPLE RIDGE

WESTGATE APTS

1 Month FREE Rent Large 2 bdrm stes available.

Includes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

Call 778-788-1845

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

604.465.7221

Maple Ridge 22450-121st Street 2 Bedroom Apt $840/mo Attractive modern unit, in a safe, all ages community in beautiful Maple Ridge. Amenities include community gardens, playground, amenity rooms, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). 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.

Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.

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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft.

Ground floor, dance/fitness area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

715

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

Maple Ridge Central Certified Crime Free Multiple Housing New renovated 1 Bdrm suites. $600/mo. incl hot water, cable.

Ref’s req’d. N/P. Adult only building Mon to Fri 9am ~ 6pm

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm duplex, new appls, small yard & garden, cls to shopping. Refs. 604-465-4339 MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl 2 bdrm, full bath, carport, Xstorage, own w/d, np,ns, July 1 $950 (604)808-6874

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS SHUSWAP COUNTRY ESTATES Manufactured Homes by Moduline Industries Under $110.00/sq.ft.

Net HST included for a limited time.

Retire with us...on time... on budget.

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

&

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

MERIDIAN VILLAGE 3156 Coast Meridian Road

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.

750

SUITES, LOWER

806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

2 BDRM basement suite in quiet area, has in suite laundry, s/s fridge/stove/dishwasher, gas fireplace, separate entrance, parking, hardwood floors through out. Freshly painted and updated. $1000.

Utilities included Available July 1, 2012. No pets, no smoking. Call to set up a viewing 604-780-3862

736

2 BED. above ground suite-Bright, W/D, D/W, Gas F/P, Sep Ent., Large Cedar Deck. Located in Maple Ridge on a greenbelt in cul du sac. $975 + 1/3 utilities. Available immediately. Call 778-866-3008

MAPLE RIDGE 20963 Lougheed Hwy. 3 bedroom home centrally located, large yard, $1100/mo pets negotiable, July 1st (604)306-5752

By appointment only 604-418-1932

MAPLE RIDGE, Central: 5/bdrms, 3/bath fresh paint, CDS, dbl gar, 2,000sf . Nr all amens & schls. N/P, N/S. $1999/mo (604)785-8851.

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

Maple Ridge W. clean 2 bdrm fresh paint 4appls nr ament Suit sngl/cple $900/mo. NS/NP. 604-467-4499

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TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

851 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING, silver, convertible, 84,000 kms. Auto. Aircared. $4,900. obo. 604-826-0519 2011 Ford Focus Sedan SES, auto, 17” alum wheels, loaded, Sirius Sat. Too much to list. Lady Driven & Loved! Moving out of country...

Call for more info: 604-812-4462

830

1989 6 CYLINDER, 1 owner touring motorcycle. Wineberry color. Always garaged when not in use. $7,200. Phone 604-852-9529

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2002 TRIUMPH TROPHY. Low k’s, new battery, runs good. $4,700.

Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.

838

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

TRUCKS & VANS

2003 FORD WINDSTAR, rebuilt auto trans. Runs exc. Green. $3000 obo. (604)826-0519 2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $11,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.

2007 FORD F150 XLT 4 X 4, only 73 km, newer tires & brakes, 6 seater. Dark blue, excellent cond. $18,900. Phone 604-858-2949

859

MOTORCYCLES

UTILITY TRAILERS

MOTORCYCLE / UTILITY CARRIER/TRAILER, fits 1-3 bikes, w/ gear box & ramp, hardly used $1175 trades? 778-888-6805.

UTILITY TRAILER 4 X6 steel trailer $400.

(604)467-9824

MARINE

RECREATIONAL/SALE 912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720 NEED A LAWYER MONEY! Selling my 23’ Bitz Day Cruiser w/tandem axle trailer, 454 BB Chev Turbo 400, Coal V Drive w/22% overdrive, frest paint. Too much to list. $5,500.

604-820-1323 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

2004 Jayco Eagle 312FKS

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

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

Scotty 604-313-1887 The Scrapper

Notice is hereby given that on June 23rd, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at 20288 -113B St., Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

Thomson, Caitlyn Jane...2035

Front kichen, super slide, island queen, FULLY LOADED. Dealer #9968 Sale Price $14,980

www.meridianrv.com 604-941-8635

845

Maple Ridge W 2 bdrm+den furn.

Nr bus/schl Suit Korean Chin / Japan spoken July1 604-466-2887

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

ONE bedroom basement suite in maple crest, walking distance to s.r.t. High school. No smoking or pets, includes cable and Internet.

800/ month. 778-882-9397

851

TRUCKS & VANS

1998-CHEV 3500 Dually, 7.6 L., 5 spd w/canopy. Low km, gd running cond, A/C $5000 obo 604-491-7759 2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA, GREY METALLIC, LEATHER, AC, PWR WDS, MOON RF, NAV, DVD, 2 SCREENS, 290000KM, $12000 onco, 604-791-3125

Y DA S R’ EST E TH NT FA CO

PITT MEADOWS, 2 bdrm ste, W/D, nr amens, NS/NP, avail now. Refs. $850 incl utils & cbl. (604)764-6821.

Port Moody Furn lge bright 1 bdrm on main Lam flr $1000 cbl/net W/D incl NS/NP Nice view 604-710-3018

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