Maple Ridge News, June 22, 2012

Health Care A sensible and humane decision. p6

Families seek to stop impaired drivers. p4

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Recycling depot ready to take more Electric toys, exercise machines, vinyl records, starting July 1

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Got Talent Davie Jones elementary Grade 4 student Amy Penney performs Beethoven’s Ode To Joy while blindfolded during the school’s Got Talent competition Wednesday.

Trying to find some more breathing space in your garage?

Does your basement need some serious cleaning to get rid of that “stuff?”

Starting Canada Day, the Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot will accept more items for disassembly and reuse and end-of-life processing.

“There’s a lot of new stuff coming on,” recycling society executive-director Kim Day said Wednesday.

Starting July 1, electric toys, television game devices, remote controlled cars, tread mills and any other electric-powered exercise machines, old vinyl records, eight-track tapes and DVDs can all be taken to the depot.

The same goes for electric lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, lamps, sewing machines and any kind of light bulb, from compact fluorescent, to incandescent, LEDs and halogens.

See Recycling, p12

Yes, chef, grad’s no quitter S tor y by Rober t Mangelsdor f

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yle Campbell hasn’t had many breaks in life. But the ones he’s had, he’s made the most of.

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Kyle Campbell gets some last-minute instruction from culinary teacher Trevor Randle.

Last week, he graduated Maple Ridge secondary with five scholarships for a total of $3,000 to study culinary arts and help him fulfill his dream of one day opening a restaurant.

Considering Campbell hasn’t lived with his parents since the age of 12, and has been on his own for the past year in a rented apartment

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“It would have been so easy to quit, to give up, to use everything that’s happened to him as an excuse, but he refuses to,” says teacher Trevor Randle, head of Maple Ridge secondary’s culinary arts program.

“But he’s not a quitter.”

Campbell admits the last few years of his life have been tumultuous. After years of constant moves and instability, he and his brother left their single mother and moved in with a family friend six years ago.

“They thought we would have a better chance with them, and mom agreed,” said Campbell.

“I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done for

us.”

At the age of 14, Campbell got his first taste of life in the kitchen when his adoptive mother helped land him a job at Golden Eagle Golf Club in Pitt Meadows. He started out as the kitchen gofer, washing dishes and taking orders from the cooks, and quickly fell in love with cooking.

“I love working with my hands, and I love to eat,” says Campbell.

He also recognized cooking could be the path to a better life for him.

After leaving the family, he and his brother eventually ended up on their own last year, and now rent a small apartment in downtown Maple Ridge.

See Chef, p3

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Randle (right) called Campbell his sous chef, and had him helping others in the culinary arts class at MRSS. Tim Fitzgerald/THE NEWS

‘I wouldn’t be here without him’ Chef from front To help pay the bills, Campbell delivers pizzas when he’s not at school or studying.

When he didn’t have enough money to take part in grad festivities this year, another friend’s parents decided to pay for a tuxedo and limo rental so he could enjoy grad with his friends.

“Everyone has helped me come to where I am,” he says. “I’ve had a lot of people look out for me.”

When Campbell walked across the stage last week to accept his diploma, he had no idea he’d also be accepting an armload of scholarships, as well.

“It was a big surprise,” he says. “I was in the dark until I walked across the stage.”

While no one from his family was there to see him, there was no shortage of support from his friends and teachers in the audience.

He hasn’t been starved for support in class, either.

It wasn’t long after Campbell first wandered into Randle’s class that the red seal chef realized he had a special kind of pupil.

“He kind of came out of nowhere, but we saw very quickly he had a passion for culinary arts,” says Randle. “There’s all different levels in this kitchen, but Kyle quickly rose to the top.”

Few students who are forced to fend

for themselves at such a young age end up graduating high school, let alone with scholarships, Randle notes.

But Campbell isn’t most kids.

“It takes you five minutes to realize how good a kid he his.”

Randle now calls Campbell his “sous chef,” and he helps lead the class and instruct the younger students.

“To have someone who’s so positive in your class, it’s a pleasure to teach them,” says Randle. “He’s just a sponge, and it’s infectious. When you have a student who is excited to learn, you, as a teacher, get excited, and the other students get excited, too.”

Campbell and his friends in the class love to experiment with their food, and recently created – and ate – a seven-pound burrito inspired by the web-video series Epic Meal Time.

His favourite food to make for himself is poutine, with three different kinds of cheese.

Every Thursday, the school’s culinary arts program puts on a community dinner, offering affordable meals to the many seniors who live nearby. Attendance is voluntary, and doesn’t count towards any marks. Despite that, Campbell was a constant presence at the weekly event.

“He didn’t have to be there,” Randle says.

“Be he was there every week, eager to learn.”

While most of his classmates were spending their spring break on vacation with their families, Campbell was invited to take part in a week-long pastry program at the Art Institute of Vancouver’s Dubrulle International Culinary Arts program.

Campbell’s hard work and success has inspired not only other students in the culinary arts program, but his 24-year-old

brother, who Campbell says is now planning to go to university.

“He wants to study psychology,” he says.

Campbell loves the artistry of cooking, and hopes to pursue a red seal certification not only in cooking, but also in pastry.

“I love the science of baking, I like understanding things at the microscopic level,” he says.

“I love the science of baking, I like understanding things at the microscopic level.”

Kyle Campbell

After finishing culinary training, Campbell plans to travel to Italy to work and learn.

“I’ve always loved Italian cooking, so I’d like to learn from the masters.”

Campbell is already on the right path, thanks to Randle’s guidance in and out of the kitchen, and plans to return to Dubrulle to continue his studies.

“He’s the best person to work under,” Campbell says of his mentor.

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I am not referring to a tire shop, front end shop, brake shop or lube and oil shop, what you need to do is visit a full service auto repair shop with an auto technician that knows the whole vehicle including all its subsystems and how they interreact with each other. If you’re worried it will cost more, remember the old saying, you get what you pay for. The reality is a good full service shop will cost you less in the long run, not to mention the convenience of one stop shopping. Start this process long before you plan to depart as your vehicle might have some surprises in store for you, do not leave it to the last week or two.

There are other considerations when trip planning that are equally as important, but easy to forget at the last minute. Always take a first aid kit, a few basic tools, some flares and a flashlight with extra batteries. If your leaving the province or country remember to prepare for different rules, regulations and local customs when it comes to driving in a different part of the world. Check with your local driving club (BCAA) to confirm the local driving regulations of the state or province your heading to. Plan your trip so you arrive at your intended destination during normal business hours, try to avoid the rush hours, this will make everybody’s life a lot easier, especially yours.

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Families seek to stop impaired drivers Pitt Meadows location part of new campaign

by T i m Fi t z g e r a l d contributor

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n the corner of Old Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows, the first of 14 Report Impaired Drivers billboards was unveiled at a sombre ceremony on a gray Monday morning.

In front, a mother rises above her own personal storm and speaks passionately of the importance of the message.

On May 3, 2011, Markita Kaulius lost her daughter Kassandra in the blink of an eye. The 22-year-old University of the Fraser Valley student was on her way home after coaching youth softball. As she waited to turn left at the intersection of 152nd Street and 64th Avenue in Surrey, her vehicle was struck by an oncoming car traveling more than 100 kilometres an hour.

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Nationally, drunk drivers kill an average of four people and injure 207 every day.

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traffic section nabbed and charged 79 impaired drivers from Pitt Meadows alone.

Last year, there were 93 calls to dispatch reporting suspected impaired drivers, of those 26 drivers were stopped.

Since the death of her daughter, Markita has started Families For Justice, a group dedicated to ensuring victim’s families have proper supports in place while faced with the legal battle of those charged in their death of their loved ones.

She was more than willing to support MADD’s Report Impaired Drivers billboard campaign.

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Debt keeps rising in Pitt Meadows Increases due to capital spending

by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter Financial statements released by the City of Pitt Meadows this past week show its debt more than doubled to $16 million in 2011 from $7.4 the previous year.

If compared to 2009, when the city only owed $3.9 million, debt in the city has more than quadrupled.

“We would never have taken on the debt if we couldn’t cope with it,” said Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters.

The money owed includes long-term debt of $4.6 million for the civic centre and hockey arena, as well as temporary borrowing for capital projects, including completing upgrades to the arena, constructing drainage infrastructure

and the South Bonson community centre.

The city has a contingency fund and hopes to pay down some of the debt this year by selling off property.

There was an annual surplus of $485,000 last year, which will be put into the city’s reserve fund.

“Council is very cognizant of the debt load and it is manageable,” said Walters.

According to the financial statements, former mayor Don MacLean proved to be the biggest spender on council in 2011, claiming $6,945 in expenses, followed by Coun. Doug Bing, who claimed $4,087.

Current mayor Deb Walters was next with $3,985 in claimed expenses. Coun. Bruce Bell billed the city for $2,254, while Tracy Miyashita logged $1,217 in expenses.

Councillors Janis Elkerton and Dave Murray,

who were elected in November 2011, incurred $36 each in expenses and each earned a salary of $2,012. Coun.

Gwen O’Connell had no expenses.

All councillors, expect Walters, made $25,223, up from $24,761 the previous year. Walters’ total salary in 2011

amounted to $28,577.

Employee salaries cost the city $4,112,357 in 2011, up by more than $200,000 from $3,905,922 in 2010.

Fifteen city employees made more than $75,000 in 2011, while staff who made less accounted for $2.5 million in salaries.

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District of Maple Ridge salaries climb $1.5 million Most of increase to those making more than $75,000

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter Maple Ridge spent another $1.5 million on salaries in 2011 compared to the year before, equalling a 5.5-per-cent increase, according to financial statements released this month.

The district’s total wage tab for salaries rang in at $30,025,331, says the report in the June 18 committee of the whole agenda.

Most of that increase went to staff making more than $75,000.

About half of increase in the upper income bracket for firefighters.

The bill for employees in the upper income bracket jumped by a total of $1.4 million over that period, while the increase for employees making below that was $125,371.

About half of the increase in the upper income bracket was for firefighter salaries as a result of Maple Ridge completing its plan of moving to a hybrid fire department, which includes both full-time and paid-on-call firefighters, financial general manager Paul Gill pointed out.

The statement also shows 40 of the 115 employees who make more than $75,000 a year are firefighters.

Gill pointed out that salaries vary yearly according to the number of pay periods and amount of time staff are paid out for unused vacation.

Non-union or exempt staff have not had a pay increase in more than a year, he pointed out.

Top earners The Top 10 wage earners in the District of Maple Ridge in 2011: • Jim Rule, chief administrative officer – $246,488; • Frank Quinn, GM public works – $200,374; • Paul Gill, GM, corporate and financial services – $193,544; • John Leeburn, exec. director to CAO –$163,731; • Andrew Wood, municipal engineer – $161,106;

• Kelly Swift, GM, parks and recreation – $154,999; • Dane Spence, fire chief – $150,298; • Peter Grootendorst, fire chief – $148,166; • Jane Pickering, planning director – $144,975; • Elizabeth Holitzki, bylaws director –$143,307.

Both Pickering and Wood have since left the district and are working at other municipalities.

Compared to their fulltime, unelected counterparts, Maple Ridge councillors toiled for a fraction of the salaries.

Ernie Daykin earned $99,615 in his full-time position as mayor, while councillors earned between $40,000 and $43,000 each for their part-time duties. Those salaries remain frozen for the rest of council’s term. The politicians are also to vote at their June 26 meeting on sending a resolution to Union of B.C. Municipalities that would ask the new municipal auditor general to find a method of setting local council salaries.

While salaries are up, the district’s net financial assets are listed at $22 million, up by $6 million from the year before, although that number can also vary based on the cash on hand at any particular time.

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Watch with interest The real estate industry can breathe a sigh of relief, as can many homeowners. The Bank of Canada has said that interest rate increases aren’t likely any time soon, given the economic uncertainty in Europe and many challenging economic situations across the world.

In that environment, an interest rate increase would just cause more trouble.

Nonetheless, homeowners with large mortgages would be wise to try to lock in low rates for as long as possible and, at the same time, do all they can to reduce their total debt.

Interest rates will not stay so low forever, just as they didn’t stay at 20 per cent in the early 1980s. Those high rates had a lot to do with the last significant housing price correction in the Lower Mainland.

At that time, some people simply walked away from their homes. It was a situation very similar to that in many U.S. cities in the past four years.

Here, the housing market has been very stable since the late 1980s. Prices fluctuated in the 1990s, but for the most part they have been on a steady upward trajectory.

In recent years, prices have jumped to levels where many people are having difficulty buying a home. This is particularly true of single-family homes. Only low interest rates have kept many people in the market.

Interest rates also have other effects, on retired people on fixed incomes. Low interest rates cut deeply into their purchasing power, as they are dependent on investment income for at least part of their income.

A long period of low interest rates, as we have seen, can wreak havoc on pension plans.

It all makes for many challenging situations.

Saving is of limited benefit, but so is borrowing too much.

The best approach is to keep expenses under control and pay close attention to interest rates.

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A sensible and humane decision A

short while ago I had the pleasure of attending my 56th class reunion in Holland.

It was great to meet up again with people from an increasingly distant past and to hear where their various careers had led them.

I was also confront- Health Care Marco Terwiel ed with the fact that it was 50 years ago that I graduated from medical school.

The occasion gave me pause to reflect on my own career in the world of medicine. Many things have changed beyond recognition, and yet numerous others have stayed the same.

Giving birth has become a lot safer and longevity has increased remarkably, thanks to better science and technology.

Still, death awaits us at the inevitable conclusion of our journey through life.

Many people do not want to talk or even think about the last part of our stay on this planet, while others cannot stop thinking about the event itself and what may be in store beyond.

I recall a very religious, wealthy widow in her 80s who went to church every day, sometimes twice, to pray that she would not have to die. She even had a praying stool in her living room to do more of the same.

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activity, but for her it remained an obsessive and frantic plea for the Creator to perform a miracle.

Physically, she was in remarkably good health, but her state of mind prevented her from enjoying her time on earth with her large and truly lovely family. They tried to convince her that instead of continuously worrying about dying, she should put her wealth to good use for herself and others and that when her time came, to look forward to cash in her well-earned first class ticket to heaven.

Then one day she fell and broke her hip and ended up in the hospital. As part of my care I needed to discuss the risks during and following the surgery to repair her hip. In the course of the conversation, she opened up and told me she had her doubts about the existence of heaven, God and many of the things her church had taught her. That was why she was so afraid of not knowing what to expect.

Suffice it to say, she died in her sleep at the age of 95, and I will never know the answer to her doubts.

Then there are people like Gloria Taylor, who now has gained the right to physician assisted suicide.

After the court’s decision, she has clearly stated she is still enjoying life and in no hurry to exercise her newly granted right.

But when her disease inexorably progresses to the point where she no longer wants to live, she can ask to be put out of her suffering, without dire repercus-

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sions for her doctor.

It is anybody’s guess if and when she will decide to exercise her right.

I have had patients who begged me to put an end to their incredible suffering and meant it. I would have complied with their wish if the law had allowed me, but I had to say time and again that under the current law I would lose my license, get a criminal record and go to jail.

All I could do was to ameliorate their suffering to the best of my ability and face every day how little that was.

During my training to become a doctor, not a word was said about how to make the last stage of my patient’s lives as pain-free and comfortable as possible.

My professors were totally focused teaching us how to save and prolong life with all this new and exciting technology and drugs, never mind the wishes of the patient.

Of course, saving lives and curing diseases is what doctors are supposed to do and do it well. And we have been spectacularly successful in making it possible for many people to grow quite old in reasonable health. New hips, knees, hearts, lungs, powerful antibiotics, eye-surgery to correct blindness and many other interventions will prevent a premature or miserable death for many.

Palliative care is a relatively new discipline in medicine and many of our local doctors are currently enrolled in a course to learn how to best deal with end-of-life issues.

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THE NEWS/letters Appeal decision on assisted suicide EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Last week, Justice Lynn Smith released her 395-page decision in the Gloria Taylor case. By judicial fiat, her decision forces Canada to change the law on physician assisted suicide without democratic Parliamentary process and inquiry and contrary to the recorded wishes of the majority of federal politicians.

This case should be sent immediately the B.C. Court of Appeal. It is not in the best interests of Canadians, nor is it the wish of the majority of Canadian voters that this aboutface on public policy be implemented just because one unelected, appointed individual decides on her best reasoning that it should be so. Besides effecting elderly Canadians, this decision will have a negative effect on all Canadians with disabilities. That is 500,000 to 33,000,000 reasons why this case needs to be appealed.

LAURIE GESCHKE MAPLE RIDGE

No need for big boxes Editor, The News: No, Maple Ridge should not swap agricultural land in the Albion flats with Smart Centres. Smart Centres speculated and in doing so took on the inherent risk of losing.

We don’t need the big-box store, Wal-Mart scene. Pandering to developers is why the Albion flats has drainage problems, so pandering to another developer will not make things right.

Maybe it’s time Smart Centres gets into the big greenhouse business and accept speculation for what it is.

Quit whining when you lose.

MARK LEBLANC MAPLE RIDGE

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hile it is distressing to hear that the cat mutilations in Langley and Maple Ridge are the work of coyotes, it is also a relief in many ways.

Coyotes are doing what comes naturally to them — act- Commentary ing as predators on Frank Bucholtz smaller and weaker animals. This is nothing new. Coyotes have done this for millennia, and there are lots of coyotes around here.

On the other hand, if the cat mutilations had been the work of humans, it would be obvious that we have someone with a twisted and warped sense of reality among us. As the Luka Magnotta case demonstrates, people with this type of twisted thinking are quite capable of doing even more destructive acts and then bragging about them on social media.

I had some nagging doubts about the suspicion that the cat mutilations were the work of humans, right from the time this suggestion cropped up several weeks ago. While the SPCA is quite right to call the matter to public attention, I believe that many people who live in highly-urbanized areas have no idea just how many coyotes there are in

more rural parts of the Lower Mainland.

The area I live in is rural, although it is within a kilometre of a highly-urbanized area. The coyote population has been on the increase in recent years, possibly because of nearby development, which has destroyed habitat.

I frequently have coyotes walking through my yard, and they don’t wait until nightfall. They are there at various times of the day and night, and feel quite at home.

Several weeks ago, I was out in my front yard in the early evening, about 6:30 p.m. or so, and noticed a coyote casually walking up the street. He obviously had no fear of vehicles or humans.

Coyotes can frequently be seen in the medians along Highway 1, and in many farmers’ fields.

Some years ago, our neighbours had a sheep farm. Every evening, they made sure to put all the sheep and lambs in the barn, because if they didn’t, the coyotes would be feasting on mutton that evening.

Coyotes also frequent areas like Brookswood that are not completely rural, but aren’t very urban either. Any place where there is brush, creek gullies or even some temporary cover is the type of habitat they are sure to find it.

Even in Vancouver, they have been seen on golf courses and in city parks.

Coyotes routinely prey on small animals — such as cats and dogs. They particularly look for weaker and older animals who can be cornered more

easily.

It probably isn’t a good idea to let cats out in the evening hours, particularly if they tend to stay out for hours. Coyotes will be on the alert for them. This would apply in virtually any area of Langley, because even the urban areas here offer plenty of cover for them.

This alert may have served a good purpose if it gets more cat owners to think about spaying and neutering them. Cats who have been spayed and neutered are less demanding about going outside, and often will live their lives indoors without a second thought.

“Cats who have been spayed and neutered are less demanding about going outside, and often will live their lives indoors without a second thought.”

It makes sense to spay and neuter them, and if it done while they are young, pet owners likely will save money in vet fees. There will be fewer cat fights, and less chance of cats being coyote bait.

Frank Bucholtz is editor of the Langley Times, a Black Press affiliate.

Soon may be a new choice

Mourning loss of community to the economy

Health from p6 Since my semi-retirement, I have had the privilege of teaching our future doctors enrolled at UBC the knowledge and skills how to better look after our terminally ill patients, and when my time comes, I can expect a much more humane and skillful physician to look after me than when I was a freshly minter doctor looking after dying patients.

I think it is only sensible and humane that Madam Justice Lynn Smith has granted an exemption under very strict rules for Ms. Taylor, who has ALS, to allow her to ask for the assistance of a physician to end her misery.

Moreover, Madam Justice has charged our lawmakers in rewriting the current unconstitutional law within a year.

If our politicians can muster the wherewithal, there may soon be a new choice for terminally ill patients at the end of our common journey between the mysteries of birth and death.

EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Dr. Marco Terwiel is a retired family physician who lives in Maple Ridge.

In Maple Ridge, there are many people working to foster community at the civic level and in many different volunteer groups. It is an uphill struggle.

For the past 20 years, neo-Liberal governments have been obsessed with the individual, competition and the market.

Margaret Thatcher put it bluntly: “There is no such thing as society. There are men and women, and there are families.”

And each is an economic unit, selling their labor and buying stuff . And that’s all there is – no cooperation, no sharing, no compassion.

Since the explosion of free trade deals, we have stopped talking about community and, perhaps, have forgotten how vital it is to human health. A recent poll done

by the Vancouver Foundation points out the isolation felt by people in that city.

Over the past 20 years we have accepted the dictum that we exist to serve the economy.

As the Harper government pushed through its omnibus bill, C-38, we heard over and over again that it was in the interests of the economy.

Is this what we have been reduced to as individuals and as a nation – an economic system? The changes proposed for EI will negatively affect community as workers are expected to move, unknown, to where the jobs are.

Proposed changes to environmental laws take the power from the community and place it more and more in the hands of the government.

OAS revisions are done without con-

sideration of the effects on real working people.

Studies of work-life balance have shown that although people are working harder and longer hours, incomes have remained pretty flat and most people struggle to have family life, let alone being involved in community.

Perhaps social media addresses some issues because many people have a community there. That can only go so far.

The Occupy movement and the Casseroles movement in Quebec may be the harbingers of a new way to being in community – one that gets us out on the street with our neighbours as together we create a new way of doing politics and reclaim the commons for the people.

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Fast Moving Water As the river peaks, and for the next couple of weeks, the waters along the Fraser River and tributaries are owing at very high rates. Please use caution while close to the river, and keep family members and pets close at hand and away from the bank.

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The party starts at 10:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm in Memorial Peace Park: 12:30 pm OfďŹ cial Canada Day Ceremony 1:30 pm Prince and Princess Parade (Prizes awarded for the best children’s costumes, so dress up!)

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• Multicultural food fair • Music, entertainment and cake

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Friends of Jackson Farm want more Application to build 30 homes on 102nd Avenue

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter Maple Ridge should be careful about using public property to direct water away from a development site, in case it sets a precedent for other areas, says Friends of Jackson Farm member Stuart Pledge.

“I suggested they seek some legal advice,” he said Wednesday.

“If someone built a 30-home subdivision beside your property and there was water flowing off your property – would you be in agreement with turning an acre and a half of your land into a conservation area so a developer could build their development?

“I don’t think so.”

That could mean Maple Ridge district assuming responsibility for whatever storm water flows off its land, “and make changes to their land to accommo-

date their neighbours,” Pledge said.

He made the point after a public hearing Tuesday into an application to build 30 homes at 24462 – 102nd Ave., at the northwest corner of Jackson Farm.

The application requires changing Maple Ridge’s urban boundary, a change already approved by Metro Vancouver, and proposes a buffer zone be built on Jackson Farm to serve as a barrier between the subdivision and what will become a new municipal park.

The developer will pay for creating the treed buffer zone that will re-establish the natural drainage in the area by diverting water flow into Jackson Creek, rather than have it flow over the development site.

Maple Ridge planning staff say the buffer zone will become a feature when Jackson Farm park is formally created and that developers occasionally do such projects on adjacent lands.

Property owner Michael McBride, however, said it was the dis-

trict’s idea to create the buffer zone and pointed out the water is run off from the district’s land and only flows during the rainy season.

He originally proposed collecting the water in a pipe and bioswale on his property, which would cost him less than the $80,000 it will take to create the buffer zone.

Instead, the district wanted a dry, stream bed feature as an attraction in the park.

“To me, it’s a non-issue. If they don’t want it, we’ll take it away.

It’s cheaper for me.

“I actually think it adds to the park and I really thing it’s a nice feature.”

He said the buffer zone can be planted only with short shrubs so viewscapes aren’t disturbed. He added, he’s willing to remove that and just install a collection pipe on his property, pointing out the buffer area was the district’s idea.

He added that population density usually has to come before services and pointed out the area will see another 500 to 600 houses

built over the next several years. The property hasn’t been part of Jackson Farm since the 1920s, he said.

Ten people told Maple Ridge council what they think should happen to the three acres of land, while council also received a petition with more than 111 names against the development.

Beryl Eales collected the names in one day at the Kanaka Creek Coffee house.

Former councillor Craig Speirs said Maple Ridge has complete control over how the three-acre parcel should be developed and says the land should be farmed.

“You can grow anything there, literally anything. It’s awesome land, good ground.”

In his submission to council, Speirs says the property can remain agricultural even if it’s within the urban boundary.

Decisions on the property should also be made before council includes the property in the urban boundary, he adds.

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One-acre lots planned for east MR 162 between 269th and 272nd streets

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter A development that could see another 162 one-acre lots in east Maple Ridge has cleared first reading at council.

Creus Engineering, applying on behalf of a numbered company, 640724 B.C. Inc., wants to put in the homes just

south of Blue Mountain forest, between 269th and 272nd streets.

A staff report says the one-acre lots fit the official community plan but describes the area as an “environmentally complicated site.”

Two creeks, Copper and McFadden, that run through the site are fish-bearing, while there also are five tributaries to the latter on the site.

The proposed development also sits atop

the Blue Mountain aquifer and is adjacent to properties that rely on well water.

However, the proposal for the site is to have each one-acre lot served by Metro Vancouver water while septic systems would treat sewage.

Another concern is that the site lies within Maple Ridge’s wildfire development permit area. That would require using development and construction practices that don’t

contribute to forest fire hazards.

Building materials and maintenance practices that would minimize the spread of fire also would have to be used.

A staff report says “more detailed analysis” particularly concerning protection for streams and the environment is needed before second reading, while developing a road concept “for this large site will be necessary and challenging.”

‘Natural beauty should be preserved’ Jackson from p9 “We should ask the question before we increase the value on the property.”

As soon as the property is put into the urban area and removed from the rural zone, “the value goes through the roof.”

In his written submission, Speirs said that constructing homes adjacent to Jackson Farm will degrade that land which will become a municipal park and that the three acres could be a location for a new Albion community hall to replace the old hall on 240th Street, torn down in 2010.

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The District of Maple Ridge acquired the lower portion of Jackson Farm, to preserve as a park, in 2011. a public process has to take place to revise the Albion area plan.

Former mayoralty candidate Craig Ruth-

ven said Wednesday that Albion residents want the natural beauty of Jackson Farm preserved.

“I don’t see why we need to put houses there. They’re going out of their way to rezone it.”

Many questions would need answering, such as who would pay, and many steps would have to be taken, but the site would be “a perfect location for a community centre,” he added.

Maple Ridge acquired the lower part of the old Jackson Farm on 102nd Avenue and 244th Street in 2010-2011 from the owner, mainly the Redmond family, in return for allowing housing on the upper portion on 248th Street.

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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PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that a public development information meeting will be held regarding Rezoning application No. RZ-120-10 for the properties located at 23908, 23920, 23882 and 23894 Dewdney Trunk Road, in Maple Ridge, BC. The purpose of the application is to rezone the properties from RS1 to R1 and R3 in order to develop 25 lots. Also, the RSI designation should be RS1.. This meeting will be held at Alexander Robinson School - 11849 - 238B Street, Maple Ridge.

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Recycling from front “All power tools are now covered as well,” including power saws, she added.

The new list of acceptable recyclables reflects provincial legislation expanding the products for which manufacturers are now required to take responsibility.

“We’ve always taken of this stuff, but they’re now covered by an extended producer responsibility program.”

Before, with many items, the depot would either sell or recycle products. But under an EPR program the manufacturer has to ensure that another company will collect the items at the depot for final recycling and disposal.

The Ministry of Environment’s product stewardship program requires producers to manage and collect what they produce, until the end of

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Fees paid by consumers that are either identified separately or part of the price of the goods, pay for the program.

Day said Encorp Pacific, which collects beverage containers and electronics, and Product Care, which handles paint, pesticides and small appliances, are working on announcing the new list of accepted items.

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Invitation to Tender

CULVERTS STRUCTURAL LINING Reference No: ITT-EN12-58 Project No: E05-010-033

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The District of Maple Ridge invites tenders for structural lining of culverts at the following locations: â&#x20AC;˘ 130 Avenue, 11m west of 23901 â&#x20AC;˘ Dewdney Trunk Road 30m east of 27020 â&#x20AC;˘ Dewdney Trunk Road 15m east of 28630 (Optional) â&#x20AC;˘ 272 Street 25m south of 11725 (Optional)

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The work generally consists of management of the stream ďŹ&#x201A;ows, environmental construction management, clearing and grubbing, structural lining of culverts and site restoration.

Tender Documents may be obtained on or after Wednesday, June 20, 2012 during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except holidays) at the Engineering Counter of the District of Maple Ridge, on payment of a nonrefundable amount of $56.00 (incl. HST) made payable to the District of Maple Ridge. The document can also be downloaded from BC Bid at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca.

UnveriďŹ ed bid results will also be available on BC Bid after closing time.

The Tender Documents may be viewed at the Plan Room of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association, 3636 East 4 Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 1M3.

For all inquiries, contact Velimir Stetin at District of Maple Ridge, 604-467-7495.

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by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter TransLink will foot the bill to ďŹ x incorrectly installed culverts under Airport Way in Pitt Meadows.

In a letter to city council, the transportation authority assured it would assist â&#x20AC;&#x153;ďŹ nanciallyâ&#x20AC;? to alter the drainage pattern caused by the culvert problems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ďŹ rst time they have acknowledged the problem in writing so that was great,â&#x20AC;?

said city director of operations Kim Grout on Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just have to work through the details with them about what that would look like.â&#x20AC;?

Although the culverts in questions function, they need to be lowered.

The city believes the higher culverts could be to blame for drainage problems in a nearby neighbourhood.

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That is well below the 8.89-metre height of the lower Fraser River dike system, so communities along the lower Fraser are not likely to experience flooding except for areas not protected by dikes.

Residents of Barnston Island near Surrey were put on flood alert by local officials Thursday, and Seabird Island near Chilliwack is also at risk of flooding.

In Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, municipal staff continue to monitor weather reports and are conducting periodic patrols to ensure dikes are clear and accessible.

“We want resident to be cautious around the edge of the river. It is quite something to

alerted to the rising water on Wednesday. The city also notified the Pitt Meadows airport as there are several hangars on the river side of the dike. Pitt Meadows will keep its emergency operations centre on stand-by over the weekend.

On Wednesday, the District of Maple Ridge dropped off information to 50 homes along Wharf Street in Hammond, 40 properties near to Best Street, 90 properties fronting on Kanaka Creek just north of the Lougheed Highway, and property owners along the Fraser River from Albion to the border of Mission.

Maple Ridge mayor Ernie Daykin reminded residents to heed warnings issued by the B.C. River Forecast Centre.

“While the predicted Fraser River levels did not materialize in 2007, it is important that people take the appropriate steps to protect their families, pets, businesses and personal possessions,” said Daykin.

“I’d rather apologize that someone was too prepared than unprepared for the pulse of water we are expecting.”

Environment Canada said a low pressure system off the B.C. coast is expected to spread rain to the South Coast by Friday and into the Interior by the weekend.

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see ... but it is dangerous,” said Pitt Meadows director of operations Kim Grout.

“As of now, it continues to be a high stream advisory and staff are continuing to monitor levels. It is very weather-dependent.”

If the Fraser peaks at 6.3 metres, it means water might rise up to the toe of the dike - that is its lowest part.

In 2007, water rose to 5.89, prompting many cities along the lower Fraser River to enact evacuation plans. Grout blames “media spin” for causing people to panic in 2007.

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by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter The Hell’s Angels Haney chapter celebrated its 25th anniversary on the weekend under the watchful eye of Mounties.

The celebrations took place at the Hell’s Angels club house on McKechnie Road in rural Pitt Meadows and drew members from HA chapters across the province and their puppet-clubs.

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Ridge Meadows RCMP drew on the expertise of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) during the event. Around 30 additional police officers were brought in over two days.

“The planning was appropriate. We were not surprised by the number of people that attended,” said Insp. Dave Fluegel.

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Fluegel said there were no problems stemming from the celebrations.

“Our officers know the members of the club very well and the members of the visiting clubs. They are experts in motorcycle gang investigations,” said Sgt. Bill Whalen, with the combined forces unit.

“They provided assistance to the Ridge Meadows detachment.

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The Ontario Superior Court declared the club a “national criminal organization” in 2009, with an estimated 460 full members in Canada.

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Maple Ridge Mounties searching for suspects in January arson Ridge Meadows RCMP are looking for two men who started a fire in Maple Ridge that could have killed two people.

Around 4 a.m. on Jan. 6, two fires were discovered

behind Pyrgos Taverna and Sports Traders, located in the 22500-block of Lougheed Highway.

The fires were spotted shortly after they were lit by a patrolling RCMP officer,

ple were asleep.

Two suspects, described as white men in their early 20s, were seen running west on the Lougheed Hwy., away from the fire.

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who called the Maple Ridge Fire Department.

The quick discovery meant the fire did not destroy the businesses and was stopped from spreading into apartments above, where two peo-

was taller with scruffy dark facial hair and long dark hair.

He was wearing baggy clothing, possibly blue jeans and a dark red puffy jacket.

The other man was about 5-8 with short black hair, blue

jeans and a blue jean jacket.

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Getting on track after loss of loved one L

ast week was Father’s Day, the first one I’ve experienced since my father passed away in November.

To say it was a bittersweet day, enjoying some moments with my own children while lamenting the loss of my father, is, for certain, an understatement.

The loss of loved ones is a part of life, tragically so when they seem to pass too early, but always sadly so regardless of the inevitability of their passing.

As we age, we begin more often to feel the losses of our parents’ friends and closest family, then our parents and eventually our own friends and spouses.

I remember a conversation with my father last summer when he reflected on the fact that he was tired of attending funerals of his friends.

I suspect he meant that both physically and emotionally.

Each loss left him physically drained and emotionally more isolated.

He talked about it, perhaps more openly than my mother, because his own illness was bringing him to a recognition that his time was coming to a close.

In some ways he rationalized this by expressing the fact that there was no one of his peer group around anymore, so he’d had more than his share

of time on earth.

My mother, on the other hand, was pretty stoic about the losses.

She’d had a miscarriage as a young mother and Parenting Graham Hookey been the emotional backstop for numerous family funerals over the years.

She was well versed in coping with loss and accepted that life must go on for the sake of those left behind.

All that, until my father passed.

It was funny to me, that almost immediately upon the passing of my father, my mother deferred decision-making to me and my sister.

Even the details of the funeral were left to us.

As an always strong and independent figure in our household, this was a whole new behaviour for her, and my sister and I viewed it most likely as a phase she would need to go through as part of coping with her loss.

It has not really turned out to be a phase, at least not yet.

I suspect that’s how significant losses affect us all, espe-

cially as we age. They throw us completely off the track on which we would normally travel and with each reminder of the loss, through holidays and birthdays, we are derailed once again.

If we have other work or family responsibilities, we are forced to come back to our track quickly.

But if, as most elderly find themselves, there is no routine to return to, the loss becomes that much greater and the reminders that much more difficult.

If we have other work or family responsibilities, we are forced to come back to our track quickly.

Time heals, of course, and as each year passes the pain of loss is numbed a bit, but it never really goes away for those too old to truly get back to life as usual.

Graham Hookey writes about education, parenting and eldercare (ghookey@yahoo.com).

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Albion students help buy pet oxygen masks contributed Maple Ridge firefighters are now some of the best equipped in Canada to save a pet’s life.

Three years ago, students at Albion elementary started fundraising to help purchase pet oxygen masks.

With help from Invisible Fence of British Columbia’s Project Breathe and the Maple Ridge Fire Department, 14 pet oxygen mask kits were donated earlier this month. That’s enough to equip every fire truck in Maple Ridge.

“These masks allow Maple Ridge firefighters to give oxygen to pets who are suffering from smoke inhalation when they are rescued from fires,” said Timo

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Kamp made the announcement at the Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club, on Whonnock Lake.

The club is getting close to $10,000 in Canada Summer Jobs funding to hire two instructors. The funding will enable the students to gain skills and experience, said a release from the MPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce.

The Youth Employment Strategy gets annual funding of more than $300 million, to help kids, particularly those facing barriers to employment, obtain career information, develop employment skills, ďŹ nd jobs and stay employed.

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In all, about $320,000 will be spent in the riding. Some other agencies that will get the job funding include the Zajac Ranch for Children in Mission which will hire 10 students.

The Mission District Historical Society will get funding to hire four students while the Maple Ridge Youth Centre Society gets money for four.

The Alouette River Management Society applied for and was approved for one position.

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Inouye had serious misgivings about creating Japanese-only organizations as he knew they were isolating and would only fuel the sense that these strange people were setting up their own private community.

However, the antiAsian movement forced his hand and the Haney Nokai was born.

Over the long run, Haney Nokai was primarily an agricultural cooperative. But the main concerns addressed in its earliest days were more cultural than agricultural.

The Nokai members were able to meet to discuss amongst themselves how to address the complaints of the Hakujin majority and also share resources with the already existing Nokais of Mission, Hammond and Whonnock.

One complaint that had caused a lot of friction was the practice of working on Sunday.

The Japanese feeling was that being Buddhist, there was no reason for them to abstain from Sunday work. After many angry confrontations and threats of legal action, the Nokai convinced the Japanese farmers that it was necessary to at least appear to not be working on Sunday, so any work done should be out of sight for the Hakujin.

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In recognition of the importance and contributions of the Haney Nokai to the growing communities of Haney, our newest municipal park at 222nd Street and Church Avenue is being named Haney Nokai Park. Watch for a grand opening soon. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; By Val Patenaude, director of the Maple Ridge Museum.

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Union opposes liquor privatization Concerns that prices will go up

by Miranda G athercole Black Press Privatizing the Liquor Distribution Branch would not only cause the province to lose millions of dollars in revenue, it would also drive up liquor prices for consumers, according to the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union.

Nearly 40 union members armed with petitions circled the Cascades Casino parking lot in Langley on Tuesday, collecting signatures to “stop the Liquor Distribution Branch sell-off.”

They were also hoping to catch the eye of Rich Coleman, minister responsible for the LDB, who was at the casino to speak to the annual meeting of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce. “[The LDB] is a public asset that has served the public for decades,” said Evan Stewart, communications officer for the BCGEU. “Last year alone it produced in the region of $890 million of profit, and that’s provincial revenue that goes into building schools, hospitals and highways and looking after seniors.”

Since the privatization plan was announced in the budget speech in February, there has been no public consultation nor a business case presented to justify the sale, Stewart said.

He also believes this will cause prices to increase for consumers.

“I think British Columbians need to be aware that the system has worked for decades [and] has provided consistent pricing province-wide.

“And I think there is a very real possibility that this privatization is going to drive up costs for consumers.”

Matt Phillips of Victoria’s Phillips Brewing Company, also a member the Craft Beer Association of B.C., has predicted that privatization could add between 75 cents to $1 on the cost of a six-pack of beer, Stewart said.

“A lot of the smaller brewers are happy with the service that LDB provides, and they are concerned that privatizing is going to drive up their costs,” he said.

Inside the building, Coleman did not address any liquor-related issues in his speech.

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by Phil Mel nyc hu k staff reporter Maple Ridge is taking its cues from a public meeting in May and adding more density to future neighbourhoods in north Albion.

And even though most written responses opposed packing more people into the area north of 108th Avenue and east of 240th Street, the consensus from the conversations at the May 26 open house at Samuel Robertson Technical school was that people wouldn’t mind having a slightly higher population density, that also would create a larger tax base.

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dent that there is general support for the proposed amendments,” community planning manager Jim Charlebois told council Monday.

Even though a staff report shows that 61 per cent of written responses opposed the slight increase in zoning, “that’s not necessarily representative of the feedback we got.”

He added many residents were concerned about extension of sewer and water services and wanted sufficient roads and parks for the new neighbourhoods.

A staff report recommends adding two new densities to the area, one that would see 48 lots measuring about 4,200 sq. feet, instead of 30 lots that are about 6,000 sq. feet, on a seven-acre parcel.

And instead of another area of the same size having only 12 half-acre lots, there would be 30 lots a third of that size at about 7,000 sq. feet each.

“It’s not like we’re doubling or tripling the density,” Mayor Ernie Daykin said later.

There’s no proposal to go to small-lot suburbs as is found in south Albion.

Overall, the changes would mean about 1,250 new homes instead of the 1,000 or so currently set out in the official community plan.

“That all has to be ground truthed,” and the development has to be built around natural features such as slopes and streams, said Daykin.

“We’re not going to change our 30-metre setbacks,” he added.

Coun. Cheryl Ashlie

though was concerned about the discrepancy between those who opposed in writing the density increase and the verbal feedback at the meeting that seemed to support it.

“There’s a lot of concern here around services.”

But public works manager Frank Quinn said staff wouldn’t make the recommendations if they thought the feeling at the open house, which drew about 160 people, was negative. “It wasn’t,” he said.

As well, councillors were told that residents can also make their views known at later public hearings.

Council votes next Tuesday on whether to direct staff to write a bylaw to amend the official community plan.

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hearings, and other opportunities for public input that can result in new developments having better fits with existing neighbourhoods.

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People may feel disillusioned, but Ruthven says people can have their views reflected.

He cited the bicycle advisory committee as one group that can influence district priorities.

“We have beautiful neighbourhoods.

There’s just a lot of work that needs to be done towards building complete, livable communities where we’re incorporating the local nature into our planning and we’re incorporating sufficient infrastructure and servicing,” such as trails, and parks and schools.

It also means asking the tough questions, he added.

“Why are we in such a rush to develop? It’s a fairly soft market right now.”

One recent success was informing people about a May open house dealing with future development in northern Albion. That drew more than 100 people.

The growth of Maple Ridge’s suburbs, particularly in the Albion area, became an issue during last November’s election, when Ruthven ran for mayor, earning 4,953 votes compared to Daykin’s 7,394.

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by Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government is extending the mandatory job search for new income assistance applicants from three to five weeks, and increasing the amount of earned income people can keep without losing part of their welfare payments.

Premier Christy Clark and Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux announced a list of reforms to the income assistance program last week.

Employable social assistance recipients will now be able to earn up to $200 per month without losing benefits, and recipients will be required to file

income tax returns.

Cadieux said B.C. was the only province that deducted all the earned income from employable people.

The $200 exemption will allow them to develop skills and take advantage of temporary work that becomes available, she said.

People receiving disability benefits will now be able to retain up to $800 a month, up from $500.

The exempted earnings can also be calculated as $9,600 a year, to allow disabled people to work more during times when their health allows it.

Families on income assistance will get an increased school startup supplement before each school year, up from $84 to $100 for each child aged five to 11, and an increase from $116 to $175 for children 12 and over who are returning to

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Clark said the total cost to taxpayers for enhanced benefits will be about $5 million per year.

The government is also easing restrictions on assets people can keep while collecting income assistance. A single person can have up to $2,000, including cash, while families are allowed to have up to $4,000 in assets.

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No, I didn’t forget the basil S

everal weeks ago I wrote about herbs, but given the scope of the topic, I wasn’t able to include each and every one of them.

Some loGardening cal readers Mike Lascelle brought this to my attention, and while I didn’t hear any complaints from the savory or tarragon lovers, the whines from the basil aficionados were, to say the least, loud and clear.

To remedy this oversight I have decided to dedicate an entire article on basil, even though those who profess to love this plant usually end up cutting it to pieces and consuming it with copious amounts of Parmesan cheese.

Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is thought to be a native of India and was once a critical ingredient (along with myrrh) in the embalming of Egyptian mummies. Ancient Romans knew it as Basiliscus and consumed it on a daily basis to keep themselves safe from the firebreathing dragon, or Basilisk.

Colonial Americans used dried powdered basil as a headache-curing snuff and basil oil can be used

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in warm foot baths as a remedy for nail fungus or athlete’s foot.

Now that I’ve covered the appetizing history of basil, perhaps we should move on to how this herb can be successfully grown here on the ‘wet’ coast.

My first piece of advice is to not plant it outside until the soil and evenings have warmed, as this Asian native will simply rot at the stem, shrivel up and die.

My second piece of advice is the same as the first, as most of

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If you are really in a hurry or the weather just won’t seem to cooperate (I’ll admit, our ‘June-uary’ is really putting a damper on things), consider growing your basil in a pot with good drainage and preferably a sea soil container mix. That way, you can keep it indoors in a bright window and move it out when the weather improves.

As I alluded to before, basil prefers a full sun exposure (at least five hours) in fertile, well-drained soil that has been turned over, so it is easy to root into.

Slugs love this herb just as much as we do, so sprinkle a little petfriendly slug bait around your basil at planting.

When they reach about 15 centimetres high, start pinching off the top leaves as this will create bushier plants and ultimately, more pesto.

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Now, as to which varieties to grow, that depends on your personal taste. High-brow pesto perfectionists look to only three, that being Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum), ‘Genovese’ (also good for drying) and Lettuce Leaf (O. basilicum var. crispum), with its large (up to 15 cm long) ruffled foliage. Those that like a little more kick seem to prefer Greek (O. basilicum var. minimum ‘Spicy Globe’) or Thai basil, which figures prominently in southeast Asian cuisine.

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• Different plans to choose from.

• 2 storey homes + a full unfinished basement with a separate entrance.

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

• Maple kitchen with granite countertops, island & pantry. Great room with gas f/p.

• Some homes back onto a greenbelt/park, mountain view. Near schools, transit & more.

OPEN SAT & SUN 12-5, TUES & WED 1–4

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

25158 Dewdney Trunk Road Reduced to $342,900

#22 - 22751 Haney Bypass $419,800

• Updated 2 bedroom rancher with a newer roof & vinyl siding, new laminate floor.

• 16,988 sq. ft lot, fenced rear yard with open & covered patio.

• Backs onto forest.

• Double garage.

• Near schools & transit.

• River’s Edge premium updated end unit with private rear yard, sundeck & patio.

• 2,029 sq. ft. Gas fireplace in the family rm.

• New granite counters, kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances.

• Office and family rm in the finished basement.

• Double garage.

FINISHED BASEMENT

TRIPLE GARAGE & INLAW SUITE

24292 - 102B Avenue $389,900

24676 - 104 Avenue $624,800

Original owner in Country Lane.

2 storey with a fully finished basement.

3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.

Open floor plan with a gas fireplace in the great room. Island & pantry in the kitchen. Soaker tub & separate shower in the ensuite.

• Fenced yard.

• Thornhill Heights 3,200 sq. ft. 2 storey + 1 bedroom and den inlaw suite with separate laundry. 4 years new.

• Den on main floor. 4 spacious bedrooms upstairs & 5 piece ensuite with soaker tub.

• Both kitchens are maple.

• Triple car garage. Fenced rear yard near schools & park.

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

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604-351-3261 Re/Max

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

www.ronantalek.com www.robrealtor.com (multi-picture tours)

Starting at $439,000 Showhome at 10558 Jackson Road • 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

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

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

• • • •

604.466.2838

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For the way you live

Jan Hickman

Steve & Gloria

604-828-3445

View photo tour at

www.gloriahamilton.ca

HAMILTON

The Realtor who unites “Hearts and Homes”

604-467-8881

OPEN SUN. 1-4PM

THIS IS NOT A MISPRINT

GET HIGH ON LIVING!

24314 105A AVENUE

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

You won’t want to leave this 4 br, Portraitbuilt 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

Big is beautiful. This “Oakvale” built custom home is tucked away at the end of a culde-sac and surrounded by greenspace. It solves the space problem for only $638,000.

Features include: gourmet kitchen, 2 gas FPs, main floor den, heat pump, and super sized red. room. Stop for a look.

UPDATED TOWN HOME

604-561-0053 COLLEEN

JEFF

LUKE

OPEN SAT. 2–4 $429,000 19027 117A Ave. P.M.

VERY CLASSY

$711,000 1945 Laurier Ave, PoCo.

$758,950 817 Prospect St. Coq.

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4

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

PERFECT FAMILY HOME

E AG RIT E HE HOM

GREAT SPOT

debbiesheppard.com

OPEN SAT. 2-4PM

www.rpluke.com

$699,000 6310 190th St. Cloverdale

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

DEBBIE SHEPPARD 604-312-3705

OPEN SUNDAY 2–4

SIX BEDROOM HOME

NOBEL ESTATES. Corner, end unit w/ extra large fenced yard. Great for kids & pets. NEW kitchen, laminate, carpet & tile & many updates thru-out. Nothing to do but move in.

Great floor plan w/ 3 bedrms, 2 ½ bathrms.

N TIO CA LO R PE SU

Walk to WC Express

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

549,900

216,900

$

327,000

$

12170 ROTHSAY ST, WHONNOCK

YOU CAN SEE FOREVER

• 2500 sq. ft. character home • 1.25 private property w/ gentle slope • Double car garage + detached shop • 3 bedrooms, family room plus games room • Needs some TLC

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

$

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

• Quick possession possible

Gordon & Diana BARTHELS

604-250-0594 www.gordonbarthels.com

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 PM Personal Real Estate Corporationn

604-657-6830 www.artneufeld.com

LD

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Licensed Assistant

624,900

$

$474,500

$799,900

22108 – 126TH AVENUE

12520 – 223RD STREET

11267 PALMER ROLPH

DAVISON BASEMENT ENTRY!!

One owner, pristine 4 bedroom & den New granite kitchen & 3 bathrooms Heat pump, incredibly maintained Awesome view, walk to schools

MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCHER!!

Spotless 1522 square foot rancher 3 Bedrooms, family room, 2 fireplaces Beautifully maintained & updated Park-like, private back yard

TWO FAMILY ACREAGE LOG HOME!!

2 Kitchens, 2 laundries, 5 bathrooms 3.72 Peaceful acres, 7 bdrms possible 4429 Square ft 2 storey on crawl space All new in 2010, all permits in place

$284,900 #1–20699 120B AVENUE TOWNHOME ON GREENBELT!!

Immaculate 2 bedroom & den home Southern exposed on greenbelt Engineered hardwood flooring Fireplace, garage, lots of parking

$379,900 21637 MOUNTAINVIEW AVENUE WEST MAPLE RIDGE!!

Gingerbread house on an 8400 foot lot Very bright 2 two storey & basement 3 Bedrooms, rec room, fenced yard Newer roof, softwood flooring, gas f/p

$329,900 #20–19060 119TH AVENUE PITT MEADOWS TOWNHOME!!

‘Cedar Meadows’ two storey home 3 Bedrooms & den, private, fenced yard Gas fireplace, big living & dining rooms End unit, garage, full sized driveway

This home shows great!

And if it’s lots of room you need look no further!

This 2 storey home features a full walk-out basement with a bright suite that you’ll be fighting the in-laws for!

604-657-6231 dianab@telus.net

W NE

$

23830 ZERON AVENUE (OFF 240TH) • 5 Bedroom plus Den • Awesome In-law accommodation • Immaculate condition • Spacious Fenced Yard

269,900

$

• Spacious kitchen with granite & stainless steel • View overlooking the Valley

This home shows great! Located in the Keystone, this unit has large windows and an eastern exposure. Steps to shopping, recreation, and the West Coast Express.

AWESOME PITT MEADOWS LOCATION! • 2 Bedrooms • Gorgeous kitchen with tile, granite, and stainless steel • Over 700 sq ft Patio

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

• 2 Full Bathrooms • Electric Fireplace • Great Pitt Meadows Location

G TIN LIS

784,900

Like a Show Home, this Falcon Bluff beauty exudes quality. It has a completely finished basement and spacious rooms. The deluxe Master Suite is your end of the day sanctuary!

YOUR DREAM HOME AWAITS! • 4 Bedroom plus Den • 3 ½ Bathrooms • Hand Scraped Hardwood Floors • Triple Garage

$

234,900

• Spacious Kitchen with Granit Counters • Spacious Fenced Yard

Located in the desirable Magnolia Gate building, its located an easy walk away from schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and the downtown centre. Great value here!

AWESOME VALUE IN CENTRAL LOCATION! • 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathrooms • Ground Floor with Courtyard View • Electric Fireplace

• Tile, Granite, Stainless Steel in kitchen • Move-in Condition • Great Central Location

604.466.2838

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Carla McColeman

604-908-2014 6

Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

carla@sellingmapleridge.com ca

Orlando Johannson For the ďŹ nest in real estate service and results

Bob Terepocki

604-817-2920 0

604-803-4336

bobterepocki@hotmail.com

www.sellingmapleridge.com

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â&#x20AC;˘ Great location, schools, shopping, golf courses commuter routes all near by. â&#x20AC;˘ REMODELLING: new laminate, carpeting, painting, kitchen appliances, some plumbing, recent rooďŹ ng. â&#x20AC;˘ LARGE YARD: Covered sundeck, 2 covered parking plus RV. â&#x20AC;˘ FAST POSSESSION POSSIBLE. â&#x20AC;˘ Lots of good sized rooms plus train room complete with town site, mountain, tunnels and train sets. â&#x20AC;˘ New torch on roof. suiteable. ďŹ nished basement.

419,900

$

21009 River Road

See it on virtual tour MLS #V919421

HOME AND ACREAGE!

ON ATI N LOCCATIO LO

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 ACRES, beautifully maintained and landscaped â&#x20AC;˘ AWESOME COVERED DECK, leading out to pool, and hot tub. â&#x20AC;˘ ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN, shopping, and commuting. â&#x20AC;˘ YENNADON ELEMENTARY CATCHMENT AREA. CALL BOB OR CARLA to have a look at this rare beauty!

959,000

$

12680 239 Street

See it on virtual tour MLS #V907627

V957912

$549,800

V954832

$1,174,980

V937956

$949,800

THE BEST OF THE BEST!

STUNNING!

LUXURY RANCHER

Fantastic 5 bdrm custom home backing onto greenbelt. The ďŹ nest in workmanship and materials. Deluxe 2 bdrm suite. Spiral staircase. Located in new area close to Meadowridge Independent School.

Luxury newer estate home on very private 4.82 acres, surrounded by development. 6 bdrms, 4 baths, dble garage and RV garage. Huge master bdrm with 5 pce ensuite. Heated slate ďŹ&#x201A;ooring. Deluxe gourmet kitchen.

Fantastic 16 year young 2700 sq/ft family rancher on 2.5 acres. Triple garage, 4 bdrns, 3 baths. Surrounded by development on city water and sewer. Expansive lawns, triple garage, large patio area to enjoy entertaining friends and viewing property.

ALOUETTE RIVER FRONTAGE

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EMAIL: ojsmail@telus.net www.orlandojohannson.com

â&#x20AC;˘ 3.55 ACRES on city water â&#x20AC;˘ 250 feet of RIVER FRONT, complete with a swimming hole â&#x20AC;˘ 2 STOREY TUDOR STYLE, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home â&#x20AC;˘ PERFECT FOR DOGS OR HORSES â&#x20AC;˘ CALL BOB OR CARLA if this sounds like your dream property!

879,000

$

22732 132nd Avenue

See it on virtual tour MLS #V952117

YOUR SUMMER HOME AWAITS

VER OLIBC

â&#x20AC;˘ PARK AVENUE ESTATES â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom and a DOUBLE GARAGE â&#x20AC;˘ MANY RECENT UPGRADES, including appliances

â&#x20AC;˘ CALL BOB OR CARLA if this sounds like your vacation or retirement home!

239,900

$

21 6446 Meadows Drive, Oliver BC

MLS #137151

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We are ready to think outside the box to get your home SOLD! CONTACT US to discuss what we can do for you!

Donna Telep Mortgage Specialist

www.sevillemortgage.ca

A portion on every sales commission is donated to Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, 100% sent to Cythera House - Ridge Meadows

HO O M NLY ES LE 9 FT

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

Final Release! Over 90% Sold! $10,000 CREDIT TOWARDS OPTIONAL EXTRAS ON SELECT PLANS UNTIL JUNE 30, 2012

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604.467.5000

Brookside Realty

Helping you is what we do.

BEAUTIFUL 1/3 OF AN ACRE $

OPEN SUN 2 - 4 PM

WILLOWS IN FRASERVIEW

129,900

$

$

174,900

TM

OPEN SUN 1 - 4 PM

179,500

$

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

219,900

OPEN SUN 12 - 4 PM $

OPEN SUN 1 - 3 PM

269,000

$

359,900

Deroche

Maple Ridge

#203 11724 224th St

#208 11609 227th St

#9 21541 Mayo Place

#24 22206 124th Ave

• Very private & peaceful large property in Deroche.

• Close to Hemlock Valley, Harrision Bay, The General Store and Gas Bar. • Activities, ¿shing, swimming, boating & hiking are close by.

• Fishing, swimming, boating, hiking are also close to the property.

• Adult oriented 55+ • Awesome apartment with the master bedroom on the main Àoor.

• Second Àoor. offers an open den overlooking the living room, 2nd bedroom and enclosed balcony to the view of the river.

• The use of lots of amenities included with this home

• Updated 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm, unique condo.

• Wood throughout, birch hardwood Àooring, tilee wood mix in kitchen.

• New S/S appliances, 12’ x 16’ Solarium, can be used as a second family/dining room leading out to a south facing deck with Fraser River View.

• Why rent when you can own.

Randy & Tracy DeLair

Chris Frandsen

• Beautiful updated great layout, apartment in desirable area close to all amenities.

• Open Àoor plan with large windows, spacious living area, gas ¿replace, laminate Àooring.

• Double shower in ensuite, and in suite laundry • Covered oversized balcony overlooking private garden area.

• Pets welcome Ready to move into.

• Very affordable Central Maple Ridge.

• New laminate wood Àooring, tiling, S/S appliances.

• Larger master bedroom with en suite.

• Security windows, 30 year roof.

• Kitchen w/eating area, lots of storage w/single car garage, laundry, room w/storage in crawlspace.

• Walking distance to Elem & High schools.

• Close to rail, commuter transportation.

• Central to all Maple Ridge Amenities.

• 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 storey home is nestled in a quiet family neighburhood yet walking distance to al amenities, town core and all levels of school.

• Quality craftsmanship, Gold Star energy ef¿cient, an impressive layout and even a bonus room off the garage.

• Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-Àoor heat, hotwater on demand. The list goes on.

$

Randall Didiuk

Taryn McKay

604-467-5000

778-938-6707

604-462-7619

604-377-7765

604-467-5000

OPEN SAT 1 - 4 PM

OPEN SAT & SUN 2 - 5 PM

PRIVACY GALORE

GORGEOUS NEW HOME

SHOW & SELL!!!

OPEN SAT SHOW 12SELL!!!

- 4 PM &

382,500

$

No Strata Fees!

Terri¿c location with nice mtn views.

Half duplex home attached only by storage shed.

4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, shows well!

Backs to greenbelt.

Come see for yourself.

499,900

$

Maple Ridge • Reduced! Immaculate 3 level split home on park like .42 acre lot.

• 3 large bedrooms, 3 baths, included, 4 pc en suite.

• New carpet & paint.

• Back yard fenced with ponds, greenhouse and much more.

• Close to UBC Hiking trails.

Joel Lycan

604-466-1440

OPEN SUN 1 - 4 PM

CUSTOM BUILT EAGLE RIDGE $

714,900

#7 13210 Shoesmith Cres • Want to be the envy of friends and family?

• Buy this last gorgeous home site backing onto protected treed area with trails in prestigious Rock Point.

• 7” crown in all main rooms, antiqued cabinets with wine racks, granite counters, soaring ceilings, tons of windows, hardwood Àoors, extra deep garage perfect for a boat, 4 great sized bedrooms up • Full bright un¿nished basement awaiting your creativity.

Al Knuttila

$

13380 236th St

604-463-3000

699,900

589,900

The Estates at Rock Ridge 21 New single family homes Park & view lots available Elegantly appointed 2 & 3 level homes, feature extensive use of wood moldings, deluxe kitchens, granite counter tops slate & tile Àoors, optional ¿nished basements.

• Homes priced from $489,900 Plus HST

• • • •

Karen Bennett

$

Yolanta Siwinski

604-463-2991

12372 230th St • • • • • •

JJ Bakker

$

Jim Isherwood

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

Pat Drummond

Luke Ash

604-467-5000

Sid Alamo

Steve Anderson

Chad August

J.J Bakker

$

649,888

Maple Ridge

24042 102 Ave

• 2 storey with fully ¿nished basement with outside access.

• Maple cabinets in kitchen, island, Butler’s pantry, large family room off kitchen.

• 4 large bedrooms on the upper level.

• Basement offers 2 bedrooms, den, family room, full cabinets for summer kitchen.

• An Acre of private Urban Paradise or invest in an affordable development property for a future equity bonanza with. 79 acres that are ready for rezoning and subdivision.

• 3000 sq ft home that has a huge private backyard. Close to schools shopping & Leisure amenities.

• Upgrades and fresh upstairs. Basement requiring your decor ideas & signature design.

Randall Didiuk

Chris Frandsen

604-250-7755

604-463-2991

Burke Mountain

615,500

Maple Ridge • Brand new, HST paid by Seller!

• Fully ¿nished, over 4000 sq ft 6 bed home.

• Located in high end home area close to schools and all life’s needs.

• Luxuriously ¿nished detail up and down!

• Spacious bedrooms upstairs plus heavenly ensuite.

Randy & Tracy DeLair

• Reduced from $749,000, ENTERTAINERS delight, large games room or pool room?

• Private yard w/gas Bbq hook-up, extra large stone patio.

• Large formal living/dining room with stone feature ¿replace.

• Lower level could be easily converted to large two bedroom suite.

• One of the best views you’ll ¿nd sweeping mountain and city views.

604-240-5474

595,000

604-377-7765

604-467-5000

CALLING ALL DEVELOPERS AND BUILDERS $ 2,450,000

COQUITLAM BURKE MTN $

898,000

Coquiltam • Open concept Àoor plan, 20 ft ceilings in great room • Quality hardwood Àooring throughout the main Àoor, high end kitchen and appliances, family sized dining area with room to expand.

• Master bedroom has a large walk-in closet and a “spa like” en suite.

• The basement is fully ¿nished and can adapt to everyones needs.

• Lot is located on the westside of the cul de sac.

• Proposed 27 unit townhouse project with good home and potential lots.

• Much technical work completed and information can be made available to quali¿ed buyer • Very attractive price per unit. Near Elem.

Gina Halinda

Debra Bell

Jim Isherwood

604-467-5131

Dianne Enns

Karen Bennett

Dawn Bickle

Allan Carlson

Randy DeLair

Tracy DeLair

Randall Didiuk

Pat Drummond

Angela Dundas

Rolf Gullmes

Ed Gurm

Gina Halinda

Don Hart

Ken Hemminger

Nicole Hunt

Dave Hyslop

Jim Isherwood

Nathan Isherwood

Nicole Jackson

Coleen Jennings

Taryn McKay

Rick Medhurst

Jeremy McCarthy

Carla McColeman

Jessica Norman

Betty Olsen

Debi Pearce

Don Pearce

Ray Pelto

Bob Quinnell

Jim Quinnell

Tyra Sauriol

Chase Shymkiw

Yolanta Siwinski

Tammy Sonne

Laurell Sware

Greg Swatske

Mary Spann

Trevor Tache

Ralph Tedford

Bob Terepocki

Sarah Eales

23539 Gilker Hill Road Maple Ridge

Brian Fedyshen

Joel Twaites

Jeanie Fox

604-250-7755

Chris Frandsen

Danny Gerbrandt

Lennie Gullmes

Al Knuttila

Joel wLycan

Brenda Lyster

Michelle Larose

Dave Rickard

Glenn Rogers

Luke Rogers

Claudio Sartore

Amanda vandenBrink

Bob Vicky vandenBrink vanHerwaarden

Virginia Windover

40 -- Friday, June 22, 2012 -- THE NEWS - www.mapleridgenews.com

THE BEST OF URBAN-OUTDOOR LIVING WITH NO COMPROMISE

NO

PROPERTY TAX FOR 3 YEARS

PRICED FROM

$

139,900

OPEN SATURDAY 223 North is the hottest new address in Maple Ridge!

Right downtown so you can walk to everything and only minutes to Golden Ears and the great outdoors.

Inside, gleaming stainless steel and cool, solid quartz counters to give you the best of urban-outdoor living with no compromise. That’s our promise, that’s 223 North!

MARKETING & SALES BY

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$

199

/ MO

CONTACT US TODAY 604.463.0588 PRESENTATION CENTRE OPEN SATURDAY Unit 101 - 22320 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge BC V2X 2T4

WWW.223NORTH.COM

SALES BY

TRI - TEL REALTY

Al Hogarth

Paul Chang

Maple Ridge, BC

( Mandarin & Cantonese )

* Subject to change without notice. Limited time offer, see sales staff for details.

This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering can only be made with a disclosure statement. Renderings are artist renditions only. E.&O.E.

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TRAVIS FRANKLIN

Residential & Commercial Real Estate Cell: 604-351-0235

W NE

•

E-mail: travis_franklin@telus.net

G TIN LIS

OPEN SATURDAY 12-3 PM

414,900

OPEN SUNDAY 12-2 PM

549,900

$

OPEN SATURDAY 1-4 PM

114,900

$

$

5 ACRES

#30 23281 KANAKA WAY

11339 DARTFORD STREET

#212 12096 222ND STREET

22870 123RD AVENUE

LIVE YOUR DREAM, Grow your own food on this Stave Falls hobby farm.

WOODRIDGE ESTATES

TRADITIONAL LAYOUT

COME AND MAKE IT YOURS!

RENOVATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM!

RON MITCHELL

604-617-9642

• • • •

4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms.

2 large decks with a greenbelt view.

Master bedroom with 5 pc ensuite.

Sound proof media room downstairs.

Selling your Home for all it’s worth

• • • •

Completely renovated.

Extensive interior finishing.

Roof top deck off master.

Loft & Nanny Suite.

MLS# V957670

• • • •

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

All amenities just a walk away.

Self managed and well maintained.

A diamond in the rough!

MLS# V943403

CHARMING CHARACTER HOME

$

479,000 MLS# V953915

MLS # V946069

BRENDA EXNER Experience working for you since 1980

604-603-8043 DICK HUBER 604.250.3977

MIKE HUBER 604.839.8647

Email: brenda@ brendaexner.com

See virtual tours of all my listings at www.brendaexner.com

SCOTT MEADUS 604.313.5727

20 YEAR LIFE MEMBER MEDALLION REALTOR

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4 PM

ACREAGE PROPERTIES 11133 Lockwood V956443 1.73 acres

$699,900

11369 Maple Crescent, Maple Ridge Renovated throughout with large open kitchen, cozy living room with gas fireplace, master bedroom and three piece bath on main. Two bedrooms up, plus updated bathroom with skylight & soaker tub. Private backyard and large deck.

This great little house is close to bus, WCExpress and GE Bridge. Priced to sell at $349,000.

26484 Cunningham

MAGGIE PRINCE

V956800 5.85 acres

604-862-4524

$749,900

mprince@macrealty.com

$

529,900

20965 118th Avenue

West Maple Ridge

20477 115A Avenue Gorgeous 1800 sq ft 3 BR 2 storey in a quiet cul de sac close to Riverside Elementary School, shops and the West Coast Express.

LR has spectacular vaulted ceiling and adjoining DR for easy entertaining. There is a new kitchen with stainless appliances, bathrooms and flooring. MBR has walk in closet and a full 3 piece ensuite. This home is a 10!

JASON

Well maintained 1200 sq ft rancher 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Large open kitchen Gas fireplace in living room Laminate & tile floors throughout Huge private fenced yard great for the kids & pets • Close to schools and transportation

$389,900

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

• Gorgeous great room with 18’ ceilings • Gourmet kitchen with centre island and lots of cabinet space • Master bedroom has walk in closet and spa inspired ensuite • Back yard has 2 large decks and backs onto greenspace

23941 106th Avenue

Investment Potential!

• Outstanding unobstructed view of the mountains • Hardwood floors, crown mouldings • 4 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Come visit our showhome at 23870 106th Avenue Open Sat & Sun 2-4

$825,000 + HST

23870 106th Avenue

Maple Meadows Industrial Park CALL JASON OFFERED AT $ 314,000 TODAY TO VIEW!

• Need more space - here it is! 1900 Square feet warehouse • Space is divided in half - use half and rent out half while your business builds, then have the whole space when you’re ready for it.

• Office/Bathroom in front with approx. 300 square foot (not included in the 1900) mezzanine • 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, 799,500 roof, and appliances • All on a beautiful .52 acre lot in a very quiet neighbourhood

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM

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

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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!

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

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

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Vancouver’s Chinatown bustles with history

Bringing a small town feel to the big city Vancouver’s Chinatown is full of culture, history and community spirit.

It’s a great place to live, but as one of the most historical areas of Vancouver, Chinatown comes with several guidelines for developers.

“How do you build in a part of the city with so much history?” says Brian Low, director of Panther Constructors.

Panther is currently building The Flats on Georgia, a nine-storey, 28-unit condominium building in Chinatown.

Some of the guidelines they ran into were height restrictions and the number of windows allowed on the building, Low says. They also had to ensure that the architecture of the project would fit

in with the surrounding buildings. After much consultation with the city, they were able to accomplish this feat.

But it was the friendly atmosphere that most attracted Panther to the area.

“It’s a small town inside a big city,” Low says.

As a National Historic Site, Chinatown is always bustling with visitors and residents. It’s the second largest Chinatown in North America.

The market holds vendors of all stripes, selling everything from local vegetables to fine seafood. A movie theatre and several banks have also set up shop, so Low’s idea of a small town in a big city is certainly not far off.

luxurious, with custom-designed vanities and porcelain tile floors. The quartz countertops are modern and cool, while the oversized shower stalls with semi-frameless glass doors (in most of the two-bedroom homes) are an elegant addition to the bathroom.

The deep soaker tub is perfect for relaxing after a long day.

The neighbourhood itself is a great selling feature for Verve.

“Central City is all new with lots more to come,” says Chaput. With a campus of Simon Fraser University, the Central City mall, the City Centre

Library, Surrey City Hall (currently under construction), a performing arts centre and the Civic Plaza, Surrey’s City Centre is rapidly becoming a major urban gathering place. Verve is just minutes from SkyTrain, so you will be easily connected to everywhere in the Lower Mainland. There are several schools in the area as well, so Verve is great for families of all ages.

The amenities in the building include a yoga studio, furnished guest suite and a gym. There will also be a children’s play area, a large meeting room, a fireside lounge with a flatscreen TV, games rooms with a pool table, games area and kitchen/bar that opens onto a private patio, and a party room with a full kitchen, bar and private patio as well.

Porte will hold a grand opening on June 23, and Chaput is already anticipating a great response.

“With mortgage payments around $750 per month, you can own for less than renting,” she says, adding that the homes are “super affordable. ... This is a great opportunity to get in the market.”

Homes at Verve start at $154,900.

Sales begin on June 23 at noon, so get there early. The presentation centre and display homes are located at 10119 Whalley Boulevard, between 100 and 102 Avenue. They are open daily from 12 to 5 p.m. except for Fridays. For more information, visit www.porte.ca/ verve or call 604-588-3783.

‘Great opportunity to get into the market’

Getting more for your money at Porte’s Verve

by Kerry Vital

City style comes to Surrey with the opening of Porte Development’s Verve.

Located on Fraser Highway at 139th Avenue, the location is ideal. It’s a sixminute walk to the SkyTrain station, yet set in a quiet corner of Surrey. With a great location, beautiful homes and a fantastic price point, Verve is truly a project for design lovers.

“You get more for your money,” says Jeanette Chaput, director of sales and marketing for Porte. “More square footage and a really quality product.”

The homes range from 541-squarefoot junior one-bedrooms to 986-square-foot two-bedroom and den condos. In addition, there is a small collection of three-bedroom townhomes that are almost 1,400 square feet. Verve will have three buildings, each with only 66 homes.

This will make it a more intimate neighbourhood.

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With mortgage payments around $750 per month, you can own for less than renting,” says Jeanette Chaput, director of sales and marketing for Porte Development.

Outside the architecture is contemporary and dynamic. Each building has a complementary but unique colour palette to give it its own style. A paved stone driveway leads onto the tree-lined interior streets between the buildings, and a pedestrian walkway makes its way to trails and parks. Each home comes with a spacious garden patio or balcony, and there is plenty of space for parking. In fact, all homes come with a parking stall and most two-bedroom homes come with a tandem stall for two cars.

The nine-foot ceilings (11 feet on the top floor) lend an incredible sense of space to your home, and the two colour schemes (designed by award-winning designers BYU Interior Design) are both so beautiful that it is hard to choose between them.

The kitchens at Verve have a special detail in each one. These touches range from pantries to built-in workstations and wine racks.

The chic cabinetry feature high-gloss

upper cupboards and warm wood lowers, complemented by polished quartz countertops and ENERGY STAR stainless-steel appliances. Undercabinet valance lighting illuminates all of your tasks, while the laminate flooring throughout the main living areas continues into your kitchen.

The bathrooms are deluxe and

Submitted photos

The homes at Verve feature nine-foot ceilings and plenty of living space (top). With polished quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances (above), the kitchens are perfect for fulfilling your every culinary desire. Homes start at $154,900.

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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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23947 115 Ave., Maple Ridge What a bargain! Buyer’s financing fell through and seller dropped price $10k to sell it again quick. High quality 3,000+ sq. ft. home with 3X garage and upscale 2 bedroom suite down. Excellent location. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

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

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Sunny View Acreage The complete equestrian package! 2 scenic acres with barn, riding ring and heated 3X garage/workshop. Much larger than it looks from the road, 5 bedroom, 2 bath house with lots of modern updates and gorgeous setting.

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

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

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It Sparkles Like new 1 bedroom condo in South Verde - across the street from Gates Park in Port Coquitlam. One lady owner but you would swear it is brand new! 665 sq. ft. and balance New Home Warranty. Top quality building with preferred location. Motivated seller! MLS# V941329

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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. â&#x20AC;˘ 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 Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market takes place at Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge. www.haneyfarmersmarket.org â&#x20AC;˘ Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corners

Saturday, June 23 â&#x20AC;˘ Westminster Savings is joining with Kidsport, a community-based sports funding

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Day will be held in the new Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 604466-3333.

Sunday, June 24 â&#x20AC;˘ The Cornerstone Neighbourhood Church is holding a party and barbecue to celebrate its 10th anniversary from 3 to 8 p.m. at 9975 272 St. For more information, call 604-462-1161. â&#x20AC;˘ The Golden Ears Metis Society is holding a potluck picnic at Allco Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Remember to bring own dishes and cutlery if possible.

Tuesday, June 26 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 604-4678700.

Saturday, June 30 â&#x20AC;˘ Gilbert & Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. â&#x20AC;˘ 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 Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market. Enjoy entertainment, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities and local vendors in a fun street market atmosphere. Call the DMRBIA at 467-2420 or visit downtownmapleridge.ca for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ The Show Your Stuff Talent Show for children under six comes to the Haney Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market. Is there something special your little one can do?

Sign up at the Kids Korner Tent for your time slot. New acts every hour on the hour.

Valley Tree Fruits will be at the market with Summerland cherries. More vegetables every market. Entertainment by Happy 2B Hear.

Friday, June 29 â&#x20AC;˘ Hominum Fraser Valley, an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single, hosts a meeting at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location call 604-462-9813 or 604-3299760.

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Sunday, July 1 â&#x20AC;˘ This year, Maple Ridge is celebrating not only Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 145th birthday but also Queen Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Jubilee. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. â&#x20AC;˘ The Haney Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market will be in full swing for Canada Day in Memorial Peace Park. Vendors will be located in a special location in the new South Park beside Memorial Peace Park. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Maple Ridge. www.haneyfarmersmarket. org, or 604-467-7433 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ The First Pitt Meadows Scout Group is accepting registration during the Canada Day celebrations at Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 604-460-7889, or email treasurer.1pmscouts@ gmail.com.

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Lacrosse tourney comes to Pitt Arena The Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse Assocation is hosting its second annual Burrards Blast Mini-Tyke and Tyke Tournament this weekend.

The tournament will feature 20 teams from all over the Lower Mainland, participating in 30 lacrosse games. Back again will be the everpopular skills contests, featuring an obstacle course and a hardestshort competition.

There will also be plenty of raffles and draws over the weekend.

The action takes place this Saturday and Sunday at Pitt Meadows Arena.

Benefit show for NFTRA Gary Ahuja/THE NEWS

Langley’s Ian Poole attempts to evade Maple Ridge’s Jarrett Davis (No. 42) ad Riley Loewen (No. 85). The Thunder downed Maple Ridge 16-11 in Western Lacrosse Association action Wednesday at the Langley Events Centre to take first spot in the senior A men’s league.

Burrards Thunder struck in Langley Maple Ridge senior men lose 16-11 on the road

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The Langley Thunder had no problems finding the back of the net Wednesday night, shelling floundering Maple Ridge 16-11, handing the Burrards their eighth loss in 10 games this season.

With the win, Langley takes over sole possession of the top spot in the Western Lacrosse Association, while the Burrards cemented their position in the league cellar.

Despite shots being 44-42 in Maple Ridge’s favour, the Thunder seemingly scored

at will for much of the game.

The Burrards fell behind early, and stayed behind, as the WLA’s top offence outscored them 6-3 in the first period.

The Thunder scored less than a minute into the opening frame, and opened up a 2-0 lead before Riley Loewen and Brandon Bertoia scored for Maple Ridge to tie the game.

Langley pulled ahead early, however, scoring four goals in the remaining six minutes of the period, as Tyler Codron scored Maple Ridge’s only marker in that span.

Despite being down by three goals, the Burrards were able to keep pace with the Thunder in the second period. Goals by Jarret Da-

vis, Sam Cook, Randy Daly, Simon Giourmetakis, and Loewen helped the Burrards bring the score to 10-8 late in the period. With time about to expire in the period, the Burrards opted to pull their goalie while deep in Langley’s end to press for a goal.

However, it was Langley who would a score; an empty-netter with three seconds left in the middle frame to restore their three-goal lead.

The third period was all Langley as they scored five times before the halfway mark to take a seven-goal lead. Creighton Reid, Davis and Loewen each had goals for the Burrards in the third, but it was not enough.

Neither goaltender for the Burrards had much luck

against the Thunder’s shooters.

Drew Dickie, fresh off the team’s first win of the season on Sunday against the Burnaby Lakers allowed nine goals on 28 shots in 39 minutes of play, while Blake Duncan allowed six goals on 13 shots.

Langley’s special teams plagued the Burrards, as they scored four powerplay goals and an empty-netter.

The Burrards, to their credit, managed to score three short-handed goals, two of them from the stick of Davis While the Burrards struggled defensively, the team once again saw a balanced

attack from their forwards, with eight different players scoring goals.

Loewen led the Burrards in scoring with a hat trick and an assist, while Davis also had four points, including two goals. Daly, Bertoia, Reid, and Giourmetakis each a goal and two assists, while Derek Lowe and Colton Porter each had two assists.

• The Buwrrards are back home this Sunday, June 24 to take on the Nanaimo Timbermen in their first meeting of the season. The action gets underway at Planet Ice Maple Ridge at 6:45 p.m.

The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association is holding their Open Benefit Horse show this weekend at the Maple Ridge Equi-Sports Centre. The event is the NFRTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and is a sanctioned Equine Canada Bronze Dressage Show and B.C. Summer Games and Heritage Qualifier.

Both able-bodied and disabled riders will be competing, putting on a short demonstration of skills beginning 10 a.m. on Saturday. The event continues all day Sunday as well.

NFTRA provides professional therapeutic equine activities to help enrich the lives of physically, emotionally and developmentally challenged people of all ages, through social, recreational and competitive horse-riding programs.

• For more info, visit www.nftra.ca

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3rd Annual Wes Durksen Memorial Charity Golf Tournament July 9, 2012 at Pitt Meadows Golf Club Proudly presented by

EASTGATE AUTOBODY SHOP (1981) LTD. In Support of

Sports Into the swing Mike Byers of the Maple Ridge Seniors’ Tennis Club stretches for a ball during doubles action as more than 20 members took advantage of sunny skies Wednesday.

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6:00 pm Reception & Silent Auction 6:30 pm Barbeque Buffet Dinner Tournament Fee: $165/golfer*

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West Coast FC awarded West Coast Auto Group Football Club has been chosen as the recipient of the B.C. Soccer President’s Award for 2011-2012.

The President’s Award is presented to a league, district, or club in recognition of exceptional achievement in the presentation of a community event. The club was nominated and selected by the B.C. Soccer Board of Directors in recognition of the fundraising efforts by the club in providing $3,500 to the Haitian Women’s National Soccer Team to assist them with expenses during their participation in the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament.

“We are thrilled to have our club recognized by B.C. Soccer for this prestigious award,” said club president, Chris Begg. “We are especially proud of the fact that some of our younger club members and their coaches were the ones who were primarily responsible for taking the initiative and starting the campaign to raise funds for the Haitian Women’s National Team.”

The award was presented to Begg and club coach Jamie Schwingenschloegl who led the fundraising efforts, last Saturday during the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 win over Colorado.

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PLACE: Renegades Arena, upstairs at the Curling Rink Lounge The available executive positions for the 2013 season are posted on the RMMBHA website at www.rmmbha.ca. For those that are interested in running for an Executive position, there is a questionnaire posted on the Events Page that is to be completed and forwarded to the RMMBHA Secretary no later than June 18th, 2012.

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Jessica Lovig riding her beloved Dutch warmblood show-jumping horse Archer.

Show jumper hopes to help her horse

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Archer isn’t your average horse, or so says his owner, 20-year-old Jessica Lovig.

“I’m sure everyone says that about their horse,” she says. “But he’s one of those special horses, he just has such a wonderful personality.”

That’s why when Archer took ill last month, she was afraid she would lose her best friend.

Archer, a 10-year-old Dutch warmblood, has been Lovig’s mount of choice for the past five years.

In 2010, Lovig and Archer won gold and silver medals at the B.C. Summer Games, in the team competition and three-foot-six jumping events, respectively. That same year they finished first at the annual PNE Show Jumping event in Vancouver.

If Lovig could afford to compete regularly, she believes there’s no limit to how far her and Archer could go.

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B.C. Minor Baseball Association Regular Season Standings Bantam AAA Team Cloverdale Black Spurs Abbotsford Vancouver Mounties Tri-City Ridge Meadows Victoria Red Eagles Richmond Nanaimo Victoria Black Eagles Cloverdale Red Spurs White Rock Aldergrove Kamloops North Island Cowichan Valley

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

GP 29 30 30 25 26 31 31 25 32 29 32 32 31 28 29

W 26 26 23 19 15 17 15 11 14 11 11 11 10 7 2

L 2 4 6 6 11 14 16 14 18 17 20 21 21 21 27

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

RF 317 285 334 217 196 250 209 140 205 182 199 167 176 94 102

RA 52 109 140 125 145 218 194 177 243 234 235 242 305 285 369

Junior Men’s Team GP Newton Giants 5 Newton Nationals 4 Ridge Meadows Royals 7 Vancouver Capilanos 7 R. Meadows Mudhens 6 New West Twins 5 Cloverdale Rays 5 Aldergrove Cubs 6 PoCo Pirates 6 Surrey Braves 6 Vancouver Spitz 6 Gibsons Jays 5 Chilliwack Cougars 6 Richmond Chuckers 6

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

L 0 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 6 6

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

RF 42 35 42 36 33 21 16 30 17 23 30 7 15 14

RA 19 9 36 18 37 17 14 31 23 17 35 20 34 51

Pts 53 52 47 38 30 34 30 22 28 23 23 22 20 14 4

% 0.91 0.87 0.78 0.76 0.58 0.55 0.48 0.44 0.44 0.40 0.36 0.34 0.32 0.25 0.07

Pts 10 6 10 10 8 6 6 6 6 6 4 2 0 0

% 1.00 0.75 0.71 0.71 0.67 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 Coquitlam Cardinals Richmond Athletics Maple Ridge Js South Delta Padres Vancouver Mounties Burnaby Bombers Ridge Meadows Twins Burnaby Brewers Coquitlam Thunder

G 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 9 9

W 7 7 6 6 6 3 3 2 2

L 2 2 2 3 3 5 5 7 7

T 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 15 14 13 12 12 6 6 4 4

% .750 .778 .722 .667 .667 .375 .375 .222 .222

GB 0.5 1.0 1.0 3.5 3.5 5.0 5.0

Sports Calendar • The Maple Ridge Burrards senior men’s lacrosse team hosts the Nanaimo Timbermen this Sunday, June 24, at home at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge. Game time is 6:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.burrards.ca.

• 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.

• The Maple Ridge Golf Club Men’s night tees off every Thursday. Weekly prizes. All skill levels welcome. For more information, call Monty Martin at 604-465 9221.

• Volunteers wanted for the Special Olympics. Coaches and assistant coaches needed for various sports. To volunteer, contact

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

GP 12 12 13 11 12 13 9 13 13 10

W 11 9 9 7 7 5 4 4 2 1

L 1 3 4 4 5 8 5 9 11 9

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 22 18 18 14 14 10 8 8 4 2

GF 150 158 184 124 142 106 87 113 83 94

Western Lacrosse Association Senior A men’s lacrosse standings GA 91 104 124 117 115 145 95 124 187 139

PIM 235 369 385 342 369 441 186 164 489 251

West Coast Lacrosse League Junior B men’s lacrosse standings Team GP Delta Islanders 14 Richmond Roadrunners 15 Coquitlam Adanacs 14 Port Moody Thunder 15 New West Salmonbellies 14 Ridge Meadows Burrards 14 Burnaby Lakers 15 Langley Warriors 14 PoCo Saints 12 North Shore Eagles 15 Surrey Rebels 14

W 12 10 9 9 9 8 8 3 3 2 1

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

L Pts GF GA PIM 1 25 117 62 355 3 22 108 80 304 4 19 124 69 443 5 19 102 93 656 4 19 89 82 320 5 17 109 100 458 6 17 87 93 269 11 6 79 118 519 9 6 69 84 508 13 4 82 123 470 13 2 62 124 347

Lower Mainland Minor Lacrosse Association Regular season standings Junior Girls’ Team New Westminster 2 New Westminster 1 Coquitlam 1 Coquitlam 2 Delta Port Coquitlam Ridge Meadows Nanaimo Richmond Burnaby

Team Victoria Langley Burnaby Coquitlam New Westminster Nanaimo Maple Ridge

GP 7 8 9 8 8 7 9

W 5 5 4 4 4 3 1

L 2 3 3 4 4 3 7

T 0 0 2 0 0 1 1

Pts % 10 .714 10 .625 10 .556 8 .500 8 .500 7 .500 3 .167

GF 82 76 79 55 79 72 68

GA 58 71 83 53 78 76 92

WLA scoring leaders Player Ranger, Scott Stevens, Dane Benesch, Ryan Small, Corey Bremner, Cody Lowe, Derek Shattler, Jeff Pires, Mike Jones, Scott Zywicki, Jeff Conway, Cory Turner, Alex Gajic, Ilija Iannucci, Athan Ratcliff, Lewis Veltman, Daryl Daly, Randy

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

GP 7 9 6 6 7 9 6 7 9 8 5 8 6 7 5 8 8

G 24 15 16 12 13 12 16 8 10 10 6 14 11 10 11 9 8

A 18 19 17 19 17 17 12 20 16 16 20 11 14 15 13 14 14

Pts 42 34 33 31 30 29 28 28 26 26 26 25 25 25 24 23 22

S 75 83 50 49 70 61 56 47 56 44 33 46 54 49 53 49 44

S% .320 .181 .320 .245 .186 .197 .286 .170 .179 .227 .182 .304 .204 .204 .208 .184 .182

GA 53 51 42 50 40 69

GAA 6.64 8.05 8.28 8.55 8.60 8.96

Sv% .838 .825 .822 .798 .821 .764

S 61 44 41 43 43 32 19 10 7 11 9 0 10 4 6 0 9 3 6 4 3 1

S% .197 .182 .098 .209 .233 .188 .105 .300 .143 .091 .222 .000 .100 .750 .167 .000 .111 .333 .167 .250 .333 .000

WLA goaltending GP 19 20 19 17 18 17 18 18 17 17

W 14 13 13 10 8 7 7 6 3 2

L 4 5 5 6 8 8 10 9 14 14

T 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 3 0 1

Pts GF GA 29 83 58 28 113 70 27 104 71 21 62 48 18 80 73 16 76 65 15 76 86 15 57 64 6 32 88 3 52 112

Midget Girls’ Team New Westminster 1 New Westminster 2 Burnaby Ridge Meadows Port Coquitlam Coquitlam Port Moody

GP 18 19 19 18 19 18 19

W 12 11 11 10 9 5 1

L 3 6 7 7 9 11 16

T 3 2 1 1 1 2 2

Pts 27 24 23 21 19 12 4

Bantam Girls’ Team New Westminster 1 Port Coquitlam Burnaby Ridge Meadows New Westminster 2 Coquitlam 1 Coquitlam 2 Port Moody Langley Semiahmoo

GP 15 16 15 15 16 17 15 14 15 14

W 13 10 9 9 8 8 5 2 2 0

L 1 4 3 5 5 6 7 9 13 13

T 1 2 3 1 3 3 3 3 0 1

Pts GF GA 27 101 22 22 94 50 21 76 36 19 75 45 19 101 66 19 78 57 13 70 68 7 21 56 4 23 119 1 29 149

GF 56 91 98 87 80 51 41

GA 29 83 72 46 104 84 86

Player Rose, Nick Flindell, Matt MacDonald, Brodie Seidel, Chris Boychuk, Zach Bell, Joe

Team GP Coquitlam 8 Victoria 6 Langley 6 Maple Ridge 7 Nanaimo 6 Burnaby 8

W 4 4 4 0 2 3

L 4 2 2 4 1 2

T 0 0 0 1 1 2

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

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GP 9 8 7 9 5 4 5 9 9 9 6 9 3 8 6 1 5 9 9 7 2 4

G 12 8 4 9 10 6 2 3 1 1 2 0 1 3 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0

A 17 14 17 9 5 2 5 3 5 5 3 5 3 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 1

Pts 29 22 21 18 15 8 7 6 6 6 5 5 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1

PIM 10 8 2 4 0 4 0 14 10 21 2 8 14 16 13 0 2 4 15 24 2 11

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Nutrition isn’t just a matter of what, but when to eat A

In fact, n imthe sooner portant you eat, the part of more you an athlete’s store because training the muscles regimen, in are more addition to receptive to the physical storing carconditioning bohydrates program, is immediately nutrition. after exerBut just eatKinected cise. You can ing the right also accentukinds of foods Kerry Senchyna ate that effect or nutrients in a few other may not be ways. Eating high enough in this day and age of competitive glycemic carbohydrates (simple sugars) sport.

We have known for a instead of low glycelong time that the pro- mic carbohydrates portion of macronutri- (complex carbs) will speed the process ents (the three fuels because simple carbs we use: fat, carbohyare absorbed faster drate and proteins) than complex ones. can make stark differSimple carbs would ences in an athlete’s be bread, rice, potaperformance. But toes, chocolate and more is being learned juices, whereas comabout the timing of plex carbs are whole the consumption of grain foods, pastas, these nutrients can porridge and most enhance performance whole fruits. Keep in to a greater extent mind that food like than we thought. white bread, juices For instance carboand chocolate have hydrates have been a higher proportion used for years as a of fructose and while pre-competition fuel this will increase liver (called “carbohydrate stores it will not conloading”) during the tribute significantly to two to six days before carbohydrate storage an endurance event in muscle. like a marathon or An Australian study triathlon. has shown some It has also been dramatic and promknown that after a ising in increased game or training carbohydrate stores session that you will by following a new replenish your carboregimen called a Short hydrate stores in your Workout. It involves muscles and liver to a training and eating greater extent if you normally up to the eat carbohydrates day before the event, within the first 30 then performing a few to 60 minutes after minutes of high intenexercise.

sity sprinting drills followed by eating a total of twelve grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight over the 24 hours before the race.

Even though proteins are a potential fuel for your muscles, fats and carbohydrates are much more preferred by the body and protein is usually used as a last resort when carbohydrates are depleted.

However, protein is essential for build-

ing muscle density and strength, among many other functions.

Protein consumption within one hour after a high intensity training session had been known to increase muscle tissue formation, and more recently it was discovered that adding carbohydrate to the protein enhanced this process even more.

Combining protein with carbohydrate within 30 minutes after exercise nearly

doubles the insulin response, which results in more stored glycogen and also enhances the anabolic (muscle building) effect. They each accentuate the absorption and the use of the other.

However, the most recent research is showing that consuming essential amino acids immediately before the workout builds muscle tissue to an even greater extent than post-workout consumption.

As far as the proportions of these nutrients goes, the optimal carbohydrate to protein ratio for the port-workout recovery effect is 4:1 (four grams of carbohydrate for every one gram of protein). Eating more protein than that, however, has a negative impact because it slows rehydration and glycogen replenishment. And remember that all this talk about pre or post exercise feeding doesn’t give

Kerry Senchyna holds a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology and is owner of West Coast Kinesiology in Maple Ridge (westcoastkinesiology.

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Fundraiser for Archer Archer from p55 “I’d like to jump at the four-foot level, but it costs a lot of money to do that,” she said.

Lovig is already working three jobs to pay to keep her best friend, so she wasn’t financially prepared when Archer came down with colic last month.

The condition is similar to a stomach ache in humans, but horses can’t vomit, so the problem can be fatal.

After going to the vet and taking in fluids, Archer started to show improvement and came home. But last week, he once again took a turn for the worse and required emergency surgery.

“He had colic five years ago... and it ended up costing us $10,000 for the surgery,” Lovig said.

She hasn’t received the vet bill yet, but expects it run close to $9,000 this time around.

“I had to save his life,” she said. “I do that no matter what.”

Lovig is hoping to raise money to help pay for Archer’s surgery, and is holding a fundraiser at the Golden Ears Pub in Pitt Meadows on July 7 at 5 p.m. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 draw, door prizes, and raffles. Each $20 ticket includes a burger and a beer.

For tickets, or to donate items for the silent auction, call 604-834-3516.

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In Loving Memory of PRESTON Larry Dean March 18, 1959 ~ June 5, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Larry Dean Preston.

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Maryna 604.338.3843 to set up an interview or email an introductory note and resume to:

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.

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

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40000055 - Cottonwood Dr, (11600 - 11735) 40100112 - 220 St, 221 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd, York St 40100127 / 40100114 - 220 St, Acadia St, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Dover St, Seaton Pl, Wicklow Way, 218 St, Laurie Ave 40210212 - 128 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 229 St, 230 St, Barnsdale St 40220262 - 124 Ave, 216 St, Exeter Ave, Spring Cres, Thornton Ave 40310312 - 210 St, Cook Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Laity St 40330329 - Eltham St, Lorne Ave, Melville St, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St 40330336 - 119A Ave, Bruce Ave, Bruce Pl, Dunn Ave, Sentinel St, West St 40400417 - 122 Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Glenhurst St. 40400432 - 138A Ave, 139 Ave, 139A Ave, 2229 Lane, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, Docksteader Loop 41011015 - 117B Ave, 193 St, 193A St, 193B St, Blalely Rd, Hammond Rd 41011019 - 194A St, Cusick Cres, McMyn Ave, Park Rd

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

DISCOUNT Construction LTD 1046 Thomas Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 2K6. F/T Roofers & Shinglers Install, repair or replace built-up roofing systems $25/hr 40hr/week Must have 3 - 5 years of experience Korean speaking an asset. Email: bcdcconstruction@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

WE WILL TRAIN! Must Have Valid TCP Certificate, Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!

Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net

Local construction company looking for drywaller’s and painters, must have own vehicle and tools.

Please call Mr. White at

604. 460. 2851

PRODUCTION WORKERS Required F/T For Manufacturing Company (not a nursery) in Port Kells.

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Duties include; using Heavy Duty Power Tools. MUST be able to lift 100 lbs., have valid driver’s license and speak fluent English.

Dental and extended medical benefit plan after 3 months.

Apply in person w/resume & ref’s. A5, 19327 94th Ave, Sry.

SERVICE EVALUATOR No Associated Fees Greater Vancouver area opportunities!

Safeway Inc. is a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America based on sales.

The company operates 1,678 stores in the United States and western Canada.

We are seeking responsible, motivated and computer literate individuals to provide feedback specific to store conditions and service levels.

Hourly rate paid for driving, observation, and report times.

Reimbursement for mileage based on the distance associated with assignments.

For additional information and to submit an online application visit: https://qualityshopper.org

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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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Classified Sales Representative

Advertising Sales Representative

Full Time Position Classified Business Centre

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

Black Press is one of Canada’s largest independent media companies. We publish over 100 award–winning newspapers, host over 75 websites and create value for communities across British Columbia. We have a passion for growth and are courageous innovators.

Black Press Classified Business Centre has a full time Classified Outbound Sales Representative position available immediately.

Are you interested in: • 5 day work week ( Mon-Fri) • No weekends or holidays • Great earning potential • Opportunity for advancement You will work as an integral part of the dynamic classified sales team to achieve both departmental & personal goals. Your main focus will be to develop new classified business as well as building on an existing client base. You will have a professional manner, a passion for serving people and the desire to “WOW” customers. You will understand the basic elements of classified advertising and have a proven track record in sales.

To apply, please send a covering letter with your resume to Lisa Farquharson, Classified Manager, lisa@bcclassifi lisaf@bcclassified.com ed.comorormail mailyour yourresume resumewith with covering covering letter letter to to Black Black Press Press Classifi Classified ed Business Business Centre, 5460152nd 152ndStreet, Street,Surrey, Surrey,B.C. B.C.V3S V3S Centre, #309 #100,-5460 5J9.

5J9. Closing Closing date date is is July July 2, 2, 2012.

2012.

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate.

The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong benefit package.

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Sunday, June 24, 2012, to: Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

www.blackpress.ca

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COMPETITIVE RATES

Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

www.blackpress.ca

www.blackpress.com

Home Restaurant Maple Ridge

W FT & PT Line cook Some experience needed.

Generous wage and benefits

Apply to home5@homerestaurants.ca Or 21667 Lougheed Hwy.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

Union Shop ~ Full Benefits

PERSONAL SERVICES ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Class 109 Career Opportunities!

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

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.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

Locally owned and operated.

All work guaranteed.

FREE ESTIMATES

www.pearllandscapes.com

Steve 778-848-0036

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.

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

Dean 604-834-3076 MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

HOME REPAIRS

604-618-6401 Marcel Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate

Home Renovations and New Construction

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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers.

ON THE WEB: bcclassified.com

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

CALLIDALE SPA Specialists in • Acupressure • Reflexology

778-708-7733

#40-20631 Fraser Hwy. Langley

Doctor Recommended. AM Special *European *Private 604.230.4444

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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

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ELECTRICAL

Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR OF CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES

The Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living is a non-profit organization providing services and support to children and adults with developmental disabilities, children at risk of developmental disability or delay, and their families.

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.

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.

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

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

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

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

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

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

604-970-1285

Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

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

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328

Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

JMYK Contracting Local Co

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM

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Why not make your dream a reality?

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

Full Landscape Construction for 33 Years.

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LANDSCAPING

Improvements,

604-230-6707

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Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

20 years exp. Free Estimates

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Check out bcclassified.com Help Wanted - Class 130

All Types Concrete Work W Forming W Grading W Specializing in Stamp W Exposed

MASSAGE CONFIDENTIAL

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LOOKING FOR WORK?

CONCRETE & PLACING

Tony’s Concrete

INVENTORY Control & Warehouse person needed to kit parts and maintain accurate stock control in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Applicants should have previous stock control experience, using ERP stock control systems generated pick lists from Engineering BOM’s. Reply to: hr@cwsindustries.com Visit www.cwsindustries.com

RECEIVER needed to visually inspect and post stock receipts against open PO’s in an ERP system. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate stock receiving records, part quality and proper identification of incoming materials in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Reply to: hr@cwsindustries.com Visit: www.cwsindustries.com

DUTCH TOUCH

~ Free Estimates ~

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

WAREHOUSE

QUALITY Control Inspector needed, familiar with machining, welding and assembly processes in a heavy equipment, manufacturing environment. Responsibilities to include incoming and in-process product inspections and participation in troubleshooting teams.

Reply to: hr@cwsindustries.com Visit: www.cwsindustries.com

LANDSCAPING

604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

NO JOB TOO SMALL

EXCO INDUSTRIES in 100 Mile B.C. is seeking experienced Steel Fabricators and Welders. We are a well established company offering competitive wages and benefit package. Submit resumes by email to jamie.larson@ainsworth.ca

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

CUSTOMIZED HOUSECLEANING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS * Move-Outs * Staging *Inside Windows & Organizing.

Call Marie 604-467-1118.

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

CLEANING SERVICES

HERFORT CONCRETE

EMPLOYMENT ALBERTA: Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic Field and Shop Fabrication/Refrigeration Mechanic/Plumbers/Pipefitters. Overtime and Benefit Package. Email resumes to: toddw@peaceriverheating.com Fax: 780-624-2190. Contact Todd at 780-624-4140

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604.240.3947

“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Also grocery shopping, light errands & companionship, to-from appoint Louise Reasonable rates. 604.467.3665

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Forward Resume to Steve Palm: Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail: sep@cullendiesel.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Purchase a B.C. Building Code Aluminum Sundeck Railing and receive a $50.00 White Spot Certificate.

O’Reilly Aluminum (1979)

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.

Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

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

Or in store: 715 – 19800 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows Meadowtown Centre

Req. for ABC Transmissions Ltd. Positions available in the Surrey location. Applicants with previous manual transmission & gear exp. will be considered.

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EAGLE TILE

Food Counter Attendant Full time and Graveyard positions available.

Please apply online at: www.timhortons.com

ALLISON TRANSMISSION MECHANICS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

McTavish Catering Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(#102055) Bonded

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

M.T. GUTTERS

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

Professional Installation

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE Decor Concrete Stamping Specializing in stamped, exposed aggregate, broom finish site prep, re and re and forming.

Custom overlays and staining.

Free Estimate 604-807-3464

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit

28 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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HANDYPERSONS

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

or

604-466-8401

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

604-618-6401 Marcel.

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

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GARDENING

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

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

Happy Place Garden & Home Services.

Gardening, Pruning, Landscaping, Trimming and Handy Home Services.

604-615-4356

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

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

D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used

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

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

604-465-3189

SHOP from HOME! Check out bcclassified.com

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

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

HOGFUEL Please call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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RECYCLE-IT!

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

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

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

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

(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

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On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

PLUMBING

#1 IN RATES AND SERVICE. Licensed, insured. Clogged Drains.

No job too small. 604-805-2488.

A LICENSED/ HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER with 31 years exp.

Very neat work Refs. Reas. rates.

Free est. 24 hrs.Don: 604-220-4956

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

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

MISC SERVICES

TOPSOIL

• • •

604 575 5555

Bring a smile to your community!

Advertise your engagement with us, call 604-575-5555

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

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SUNDECKS

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

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

Call 604-597-4760.

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 Shepherd/Lab X pups, 4 males, 2 females, enjoy kids. $200/each.

(604)316-2757 SMOOTH MINI Dachshunds. Born May 11/12 Family raised. 1st shots, dewormed. $750. 604-855-6176

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APPLIANCES

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

UNDER $200

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

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

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360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

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

PRESSURE WASHING

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604.786.8769

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Now Open!!

Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow yellow signs

(6030 248 Street) OPEN Mon. Sat. 8am - 7pm Sun. 8am - 6pm 604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Lic. & Ins. Exc. Refs. 15% Discount google our site 604-317-4729 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

“Since 1987”

StumpMaster Tree Stump Removal

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

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW Single items to entire households

D Stump & Root Grinding

Call Dan @ 604.805.0425

or Visit: www.stump-master.com for a FREE ONLINE ESTIMATE

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Free Estimate

778-834-6234 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS JUST SIMPLY BETTER Int./Ext. + Power Washing. 75 years exp. combined 604-467-2532

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

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

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

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

778-233-4949

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

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

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

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Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

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

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

bcclassified.com A-1 RUBBISH REMOVAL. Household & Yard Waste. Up to 100% recycle. Reasonable. 604-786-2948

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

JOB SEARCH - MADE EASY

REAL ESTATE

T & K Haulaway

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

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

ACCURATE PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES 3 Rooms for $299.

Powerwashing New const.

Interior/Exterior No Job’s too small.

463-4449 or 209-6583

ISA Certified Arborist

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

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer

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

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GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

PETS

Bernese Mountain puppies 3 males, born March 12/12 604-869-5073

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

Maple Ridge ~ $169,900

for 1 bedroom adult 55+ 22514 ~ 116th Ave apartment overlooking park.

Access to Fraserview community pool, hot tub, exercise room, close to West Coast Express.

Bus stop in front, 1 cat or dog.

Call Matthew @ 604-313-7353

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

COQUITLAM beautiful 1 bdrm grnd corner unit tastefully reno’d with priv landscaped patio, quiet sec bldg. Nr Blue Mtn Park, Vanc golf course & Lougheeed Mall. $164,500. Pets & rental OK. 604-619-3444

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GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

Garage/Moving Sale Sat. June 23rd 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

20178 Chatwin Ave. Antiques & household items

Maple Ridge

Multi Family Garage Sale Fund raiser Sat June 23rd, & Sun June 24th 9am ~ 2pm, rd

20303 ~ 123 Ave.

Weather permitting, Tons of household goods!

Maple Ridge

Sat June 23rd 9am ~ 2pm

Group Garage Sale 11748 CARR ST

Household goods, Books, VHS, CD’s, DVD’s etc.....

The Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market Albion Fairgrounds Sat June 23rd Indoors ~ 32 Vendors 9am ~ 4pm Shabby Chic ~ Antiques Primitives

Maple Ridge

The Gateway Complex Garage Sale 20699~120B Ave Sat June 23rd 8:30am to 2:00pm

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GARAGE SALES

PITT MEADOWS

GARAGE SALE Sat/Sun, June 23 & 24, 9am-4pm

14322 Harris Road (north of Lougheed hwy) Household, Some Furniture, Camping & Gardening items.

~ Clean, Quality Articles ~

www.theoldefarmhouse.ca

Maple Ridge *VILLAGE at KANAKA* *Townhouse Complex* 11160 - 234A Street (behind Kanaka Elementary)

GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 23rd 9:00am-1:00pm Pitt Meadows

GARAGE SALE Sat. June 23rd 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

11251 Southgate Road Electric scooter, tools, TV stand, microwave stand, misc. household items.

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms

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Call Ian 604-724-6373

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

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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

Complete Maintenance

FERTILIZERS

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

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Housewashing Painting Gutter Cleaning

604-537-4140

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

PETS

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

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GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

Did you just get engaged?

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS

Pitt Meadows

LARGE MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE 19013 Ford Road Sat/Sun June 23 & 24 9 am to 3 pm Weather permitting only Free coffee with purchase

Pitt Meadows

Shoreline Strata Giant Garage Sale 19452 Fraser Way Osprey Village Sat June 23 9am ~ 2pm Rain or Shine

SAT. JUNE 23- 8am-5pm. EVERYTHING must go. Furniture, exercise machine, beautiful plus-size women’s clothes, pictures, original art, shelves, lamps, 2 new single beds, new cappucino/espresso machine, kitchen necessities, lots of books, tapes DVD’s, CD’s, and more. 1394 Briarcliffe, (off Landsdowne), Coquitlam.

Want to turn your castoffs into cash?

You don’t need magic to do the trick.

All you need is a classified ad. bcclassified.com

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REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BRENTWOOD Apartments

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

MAPLE RIDGE

Pitt Meadows

AVAILABLE NOW

Deluxe 3 Bdrm.

ST

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

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.

For more information, google us.

Phone 604-465-9823

Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

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

MAPLE COURT II

Coquitlam 2bdrm 2bath nr Coq Ctr Douglas Coll, aquatic ctr strg prkg NS/NP July1 $1295 604-941-3259

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

COQUITLAM, Newer bright, 2 bdrm, very close to SkyTrain & shop. ctr. Inste lndry, prk & strge.

July 1. $1290. N/P. 604-773-7398.

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

Coquitlam Silver Springs WW Platuea 2 bdrm condo cls Douglas College schls ament. strg prkg NS/NP July1 $1350 604-941-3259.

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

Maple Ridge Central

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

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

$625 + util’s (604) 467- 5271

1 bdrm $790/mo - No pets

Avail July 1 - Ref’s req’d

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

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $695 & $860 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

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

1 Month FREE Rent

Call 778-788-1845

Near Shopping & Amenities.

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

By appointment only 604-418-1932

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm duplex, new appls, small yard & garden, cls to shopping. Refs. 604-465-4339 MAPLE RIDGE avail July 1st 2 bdrm, $725 includes cable. Small pet & yard. 604-306-5752 MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl 2 bdrm, full bath, carport, Xstorage, own w/d, np,ns, July 1 $950 (604)808-6874

734

MODULAR HOMES

JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,900 Double Wide Modular 1350 sq ft from $99,900 mark@eaglehomes.ca

736

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 St., 4 bdrm. house, 6 appl., horse barn, acreage. $3000 mo. (604)722-5609 MAPLE RIDGE, 3 bdrm + den, f/s, w/d, d/w, on farm. 21617-128 Ave Now. $1500+utils. 604-722-5609 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.

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

750

SUITES, LOWER

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

752

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938 PITT MEADOWS, Ford & Harris, 3 bdrm T/H. Quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851 PORT COQUITLAM

MERIDIAN VILLAGE 3156 Coast Meridian Road 2 & 3 bedroom Townhouses available RENTS between $970 - $1176 A safe, all ages community in POCO, spacious grounds in a park like setting, close to schools and parks with shopping near by.

Great for families - Day Care and After School Care facilities right on site! On site laundry facilities in the apartment building. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply).

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.

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

604-464-7548 ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

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

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

SUITES, LOWER

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

604.465.7221

MAPLE RIDGE. Bright 1 bdrm. g/l suite with wood burning f/p. Shared w/d, sep entry. Mature n/s individual. $550/mo + utils 604-466-7594 MAPLE RIDGE suit quiet single couple, ref’s req’d 2 bdrm g/lev. patio, shed, shr W/D, N/S, N/P incl utils $900. July 1 (604)808-1787 PITT MEADOWS 1 bdrm sep bldg loft, priv patio, f/p, d/w, w/d, n/s, n/p on 1/3 acre $900. (604)837-2565 PITT MEADOWS, 2 bdrm ste, W/D, nr amens, NS/NP, avail now. Refs. $850 incl utils & cbl. (604)764-6821.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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

GUARANTEED We Will Pay You $1000

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beaut cond. $12,450/obo. Free storage till May/2012. 604-287-1127

Auto Loans or

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

851

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

CARS - DOMESTIC

859

2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spd manual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare, $2000 firm. 604-538-4883 2002 BUICK CENTURY - loaded, low kms. Certified. Like new. $3900/obo. 778-565-4334 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

810

AUTO FINANCING

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

TRUCKS & VANS

2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng., new B.J. & brakes. Inspected. $8900 obo (604)826-0519 2003 GMC 2500 HD, 4x4, extended cab, SLE, red, 140,000km. New tires, exc. cond. $10,500 obo (604)799-0198

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

818

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

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

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

UTILITY TRAILERS

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

MOTORCYCLE / UTILITY CARRIER/TRAILER, fits 1-3 bikes, w/ gear box & ramp, hardly used $1175 trades? 778-888-6805.

Metal Recycling Ltd.

MARINE

• Cars & Trucks • Scrap Metals • Batteries • Machinery • Lead

Scotty 604-313-1887

912

BOATS

The Scrapper

1994 18ft Rinker ski boat, open bow, 3L 135hp. Excellent cond. $7,000. Ed 604-788-5656.

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 135K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $10,000 604-793-3819 6-9pm

MOTORCYCLES

1989 GL 1500 HONDA Goldwing 6 cylinder, 1 owner, touring motorcycle, wineberry color. Always kept in garage when not in use. $7200.

Ph: 604-852-9529

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

MAPLE RIDGE 800sqft bright,clean 1 bdrm. $675 incl utils. July1 ns. np.

Ref. 604-836-5509, 604-466-5509.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

830

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

604-463-3000

COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Bright grnd level 2 bdrm. Lndry incl. $850.

N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-808-2964.

838

TOWNHOUSES

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

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express

AUTO FINANCING

WEST MAPLE RIDGE 2 BDRM in new home. Shows perfect. Prime loc. Own lndry. Priv patio. Incl util, internet, sec, HD tv, strg. $1050.

N/S. N/P. 604-671-9476

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

750

Polo Club Apartments

810

TRANSPORTATION

Port Coquitlam- N. 2 Bdrm g/l shrd lndry. Nr amens/bus. N/P. Looking for resp tenant. Now. Carport. $900 incl utils. (604)944-1426.

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

746

TRANSPORTATION

PORT COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm grnd level ste. Full bath. Sep entry. Cls to all amenities. $800/mo incl utils, cable, lndry. NS/NP (604)945-5911

Call 604-467-3944

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 1 bdrm apt, $715/mo incl heat, h/w, N/P. Avail. NOW. Call 604-476-6683.

604-464-3550

RENTALS

(604)466-5799

Clean, very quiet, large,

MAPLE RIDGE 1/bdrm condo, walk in closet, 5/appli, gas f/p. (paid by owner) $850. also 2/bdrm condo, u/g pkng.

Gordon Tower.

222/Dewdney. $1100. both Avail now. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450.

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

Maple Ridge

WESTGATE APTS

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

1 Bdrm suite $765 1 Bdrm & den suite $835 2 Bdrm corner suite $900

Various downtown locations.

Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf.

- 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

Large 2 bdrm stes available.

Includes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

PORT COQUITLAM

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

GREAT LOCATION * Renovated Suites *

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $775/$875

Queen Anne Apts.

706

MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl 11735-225 St. Clean quiet. 2 bdrm $900. Incl heat & H/W. No dogs. 604-467-9420, 604-728-0940.

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

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

RENTALS

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

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INCLUDES: 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Q HEATED FRONT SEATS Q BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE PHONE SYSTEM Q CRUISE CONTROL Q STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

SELLING PRICE: $26,359ʕ

TUCSON GL AWD. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

48 MONTHS

SELLING PRICE: $29,459ʕ

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GL AWD

SELLING PRICE: $35,259ʕ

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TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All Selling Prices include AWD Offer. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2012 Tucson GL AWD/Santa Fe GL 2.4 AWD WITH PREMIUM PKG /Veracruz GL AWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 48/72/72 months. Bi-weekly payment is $255/$190/$227. No down payment is required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$0/$0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,760/$1,760/$1,760 are included. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2012 Veracruz GL AWD for $35,259 at 0% per annum equals $227 bi-weekly for 72 months for a total obligation of $35,259. Cash price is $35,259. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. †ʕPrices for models shown: 2012 Tucson Limited AWD/Santa Fe Limited 3.5 AWD/Veracruz GLS AWD are $34,106/$37,559/$41,759. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,760/$1,760/$1,760 are included. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ʈFuel consumption for 2012 Tucson GL AWD (HWY 7.1L/100KM; City 10.0L/100KM)/2012 Santa Fe GL 2.4 AWD WITH PREMIUM PKG (HWY 8.0L/100KM, City 10.6L/100KM)/2012 Veracruz GL AWD (HWY 8.9L/100KM; City 13.2L/100KM) are based on Energuide. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. No Charge AWD Offer: Purchase or lease a new 2012 Tucson GL AWD/Santa Fe GL 2.4 AWD WITH PREMIUM PKG/Veracruz GL AWD and you will be entitled to a $2,000 factory to dealer credit, which reduces the starting price to the regular starting price of the 2012 Tucson GL FWD/2012 Santa Fe GL 2.4 FWD WITH PREMIUM PKG/Veracruz GL FWD. Factory to dealer credit applies before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available credits. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. No charge AWD offer not available on the Tucson L 5-speed or L Auto, or the Santa Fe GL 2.4 6-speed or GL 2.4 Auto. ΩPurchase or lease a 2012 Tucson/Santa Fe/Veracruz during the Factory Authorized SUV Super Sale and you will receive a Preferred Price Petro-Canada Gas Card worth $250 (2012 Tucson)/$400 (2012 Santa Fe)/$540 (2012 Veracruz). Based on Energuide combined fuel consumption rating for the 2012 Tucson 2.0L Auto (7.9L/100km)/Santa Fe 2.4L Auto (9.0L/100km)/Veracruz Auto (10.8L/100km) at 15,400km/year [yearly average driving distance (Transport Canada's Provincial Light Vehicle Fleet Statistics, 2012)], this is equivalent to $0.25 (2012 Tucson)/$0.40 (2012 Veracruz and Santa Fe) per litre savings on each litre of gas up to a total of 1,000 Litres (2012 Tucson and Santa Fe)/1,350 Litres (2012 Veracruz). †ʕ‡ΩOffers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ††2012 Veracruz 7 year/120,000 km warranty consists of 5 year/100,000km Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage and an additional 2 year/20,000km coverage under the Hyundai Protection Plan. Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. Additional coverage is in accordance to the terms and conditions of the Hyundai Protection Plan. Please contact your local dealer for all details.

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Simmons Chloe Queen Mattress set reg $1799 ..................................................

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HOME FURNISHINGS • MATTRESSES • APPLIANCES Monday - Thursday 9am - 5:30pm • Friday 9am - 9pm Saturday 9am - 5:30pm • Closed Sundays

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