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Teachers vote on new deal Local union welcomes improved benefits by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter B.C. teachers and the Liberal government have reached a tentative deal to end their ongoing contract dispute after weeks of intense negotiations with a mediator. The deal, which still needs to be voted on by teachers, offers modest gains in benefits for teachers and avoids changes to seniority and professional development sought by the B.C. Public School Employers Association, the government’s bargaining agent. “We didn’t hit a home run,” said Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association president George Serra. “But we managed to avoid a lot of the concessions BCPSEA was asking for.” If approved, the deal will mean an end to the ongoing job action by teachers. See Teachers, p12

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racey Nahachewsky would rather not think about the morning she was attacked while taking the trash to a dumpster behind her store. Eight months later, she still bears the scars. “I guess I startled a homeless

guy,” said Nahachewsky, recalling the day in October when she was wrestled to the ground in an alley behind her tattoo store on Lougheed Highway. The ensuing struggle cracked a bone in her thumb, damaged her knee and shoulder. “It was ﬁght or ﬂight at that point,” she said. With no surveillance footage of the attack or witnesses, police were unable to locate her assailant. The incident, however, prompted police to step up foot patrols.

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Bombing crews get their due Raymond Lloyd will attend the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park, London

aymond Lloyd recalls most his time as a rear gunner with Bomber Command in the Second World War, perched several thousand feet up in the night sky during the bombing raids over Germany, watching as incendiary bombs of all colours – red, yellow, blue and green – were dropped as pathﬁnders to guide the main force. “They were like huge jewels,” he said, now 87 and living in Maple Ridge. “It was one of the most beautiful things you could possibly imagine, if you didn’t realize people were being killed there.” Lloyd served with Snowy Owl Squadron No. 420 of the Royal Canadian Air Force, which was part of the bombing raids that pounded Nazi Germany during the war. After waiting six decades and seeing commemoration of other services from the Second World War, this week it is the Bomber Command’s turn. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second unveils the Bomber Command Memorial today in Green Park, London. Last week, Lloyd was packing his bags in preparation of the trip, courtesy of Veterans Affairs, so he and 40 other veterans could be part of the event. “It’s going to be quite a deal. The Queen is going to be there,” he says. “It’s a great honour for me.” Lloyd was born in Vancouver and signed up with the RCAF in 1943, when he was 18. Initially, he wanted to be a pilot or navigator, but that would mean two years of schooling. So he took the job of tail gunner, despite the warnings that the life span in that position was seven minutes. As the guy manning the machine gun at the rear of the plane, Lloyd was responsible for defending his crew and plane from attacking Messerschmitt 109 and Me Bf-110 fighters. And for a brief period at the end of the war, he even had to deal with jet-powered German fighters. The propeller fighters attacked from the rear, but the jets would swoop from beneath to blast machine gun rounds into the aircraft’s underbelly. “We never saw those guys.” It was a chaotic time with heavy losses as hundreds of aircraft that took off from England never returned. While the Americans bombed during the day, the Royal Air Force, with squadrons

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Lloyd was a tail gunner in a Halifax bomber. 32 missions, Lloyd was a flight sergeant, and only 20. The fact there’s been no recognition so far is a “national disgrace,” says the association. Lloyd is unclear as to why it’s taken so long for the war efforts to be recognized. But it’s likely because of the moral debate about bombing of civilian targets. Lloyd also was part of the massive raid on Dresden, Germany in February 1945, when more than a 1,000 Allied bombers attacked the city, including industrial targets, causing the death of thousands of civilians. Did he support that action? “Absolutely not.” The raid was just revenge, he says, on behalf British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. “Churchill was always pissed off after Coventry [when German planes bombed that English city.]

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Raymond Lloyd served with Snowy Owl Squadron No. 420 of the Royal Canadian Air Force, which was part of the bombing raids that pounded Nazi Germany during the war. from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Poland, bombed at night. Canadians served with RCAF squadrons in No. 6 Bomber Group—the only nonBritish group in Bomber Command. According to the Air Force Association

of Canada, 55,573 air crew died, and the survival rate was only 56 per cent. Youth, though, was on Lloyd’s side. “It was a blast. We were too young to be afraid – too young and too dumb.” By the time the war ended in 1945, after

“We just think it was a hate raid.” The same thing happened when Hamburg was bombed in 1943 with a mix of explosive and incendiary bombs. “It was nothing but a sheet of flame. They called it a fire storm. The whole town was on fire. “War is not a pleasant thing.” After the war, Lloyd returned to Vancouver and ran meat shops, his most recent being Lloyd’s Gourmet Meats in Vancouver. He retired early and now spends half the year in Mexico. But the celebrations in London has revived what happened more than 60 years ago. “I don’t think about the war,” he says. “This has started to bring back memories. Some of those memories are not all that pleasant.”

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Two businesses already signed up Patrol from front The year-long pilot project will be tested on businesses between 222nd and 224th streets, from Dewdney Trunk Road to Lougheed Highway. Everyone who signs up can request a safety audit of their workplace, will get information on how to report crime and alerts about crime trends or suspicious occurrences. If there’s been a rash of windows broken, thefts or someone with counterfeit money, businesses will be notiﬁed via email. “We want to foster a relationship between businesses,” said Terrillon. The program will also remind businesses to report every incident to police, no matter how trivial it may seem. The reports allow police to track crime and assign the appropriate resources to it. “It’s hard for us to allocate resources if we don’t know there’s a problem,” said Terrillon. Business Watch ties in with the RCMP’s crime reduction approach to policing and seeks to put an even bigger dent in an already decreasing crime rate.

Police statistics show commercial breakand-enters in Maple Ridge dropped 19 per cent from 2010 and 2011. Terrillon believes Maple Ridge Business Watch will make a difference. “It won’t get rid of all crime, but it will help decrease it,” he added. Two businesses – Authentic Ink and Wanstalls – have already signed up to be part of the program. If well-received, the BIA will expand the program to the entire downtown core and eventually spread it across the municipality. Richmond and Burnaby have similar programs that have run successfully for several years. “We are really happy to partner with the RCMP on this,” said BIA executive director Ineke Boekhorst. “Anything we can do to help business be more proactive and with prevention is good.”

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What a deal B.C. teachers and the Liberal government have reached a tentative deal on a contract. But if ratified today, the new deal would expire in March. Teachers have been without one for a year, during which they refused to fill out report cards and withdrew from extracurricular activities. Basically, with the mediated contract, teachers conceded everything but a modest gains in benefits and language for another kick at negotiations with the next government, which they are betting will be the New Democrat Party. An Ipsos Reid poll released June 14 indicates support for the provincial NDP at 48 per cent, while the Liberals were at 29 per cent, and Conservatives at 16. If teachers do not ratify the deal – for two years, retroactive to June 2011 – one will likely be imposed on them. B.C. Premier Christy Clark said the proposed contract will bring peace of mind to students and parents. In it, the Liberals did not relinquish control of class sizes or composition, and also stuck to their net-zero mandate, which calls for a public sector wage freeze. That also expires in 2013. The NDP can campaign on promises to stray from such practice, but meeting wage demands not just from teachers, but other public sector unions in the future would seem onerous given the $900-million budget deficit this year. So the Liberals, in reaching this deal, look fiscally responsible, while shifting unreal expectations onto the NDP, if elected, and teachers. Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association president George Serra has already conceded that the NDP would have a difficult time negotiating a new contract with teachers while trying to balance the budget. “But if we want to maintain a world-class public education system,” he says, “we’re going to have to pay for it.” So put it on taxpayers. That’s politics. – The News

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he owner of a popular Maple Ridge restaurant lived through a cultural revolution in Iran, and robbery at gunpoint here, but couldn’t survive ﬁerce competition, and the high costs of doing business in our town. Chapter one of Along the Fraser Parvaneh Razi’s Jack Emberly story begins in 1984 after religious leader Ayatollah Khomeni deposed the Shaw and targeted people with pro-west sentiments. Razi, a trained social worker, and Christian business woman, saw the bloodshed up close. She packed up her family and re-established in Germany. “I owned a private kindergarten and had employees, but I left Iran within three days,” she recalls. The robbery occurred years later. Razi had moved again, this time to Canada. She opened More Crumbs at Meadow Ridge Shopping Centre, at 207th Street and Lougheed Highway. One night, a hooded gunman handed her a note demanding money. “You don’t know what you do when that happens,” says Razi. “I have accent. I said, ‘You give note to my worker because I don’t read English. It confused him. He ran away.” On June 6, after an eight-year struggle to keep More Crumbs aﬂoat, Razi had to admit defeat. Facing mounting dept, she

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closed the doors of the bakery-cafe she loved, and said good-bye to people she regularly greeted with a warm smile. “I love you guys,” she told customers accustomed to her home-cooked meals “made from scratch,” and musicians grateful for the stage she gave them. “I love this place,” Razi told them. “I am loyal to my community, but I just couldn’t catch the prices,” Promoting healthy eating and locally produced foods was Razi’s mission. Soups and baked goods made from unbleached flour were trans-fat free. Razi made the salad dressings and mayonnaise. “I wanted people to think about what they’re eating,” she says. “Fast food is killing them. I cook meals here like I’m cooking at home for my family.” The approach filled the café every lunch hour, but that didn’t pay the bills. “Wages go up, my rent is $3,000 a month. I have to make 300 sandwiches just to pay that.” More Crumbs could have endured if competition for the lunch trade wasn’t so fierce. “There’s 15 cafes within two koliometres of me, five in this mall,” Razi says. She blames Maple Ridge council. “They never protected small businesses like this place,” she says as she leafs through a file folder containing 24 real estate listings. “Mine makes 25.” The businesses in Razi’s folder are coffee shops, pizza places, little businesses fighting for the same clientele. There’s six sushi houses alone. In Maple Ridge there seems to be another

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one every week; few last. You won’t ﬁnd ‘for sale’ signs in many of their windows. “That would be bad for business, explained realtor, Ken Hemminger. “People would say, ‘they’re not doing well’ or ‘the food’s bad.’” I wonder why the district welcomes more little food establishments knowing hopeful restaurateurs face a population base too thin to keep them all alive. “Because it creates a vision that there is prosperity in Maple Ridge,” suggests Hemminger. “But it’s unfair to say what a wonderful place this is to do business. The truth is these people have to work seven days a week just to make ends meet.” Even then, the rising cost of rent, supplies, and taxes, make survival a long shot. In Germany, Razi says, landlords lowered the rent, governments reduced taxes, all to assist small businesses. Not here. Hemminger says sober facts should be shared with anyone hoping to open shop in Maple Ridge, especially one with a history of failure, “but that needs the direction of council.” He adds, “the district should also be giving small businesses tax incentives. They give building incentives to developers, don’t they?” Razi wonders if council cares about the difﬁculties people like her face, the anguish in seeing your business die. She wrote the District asking for help and guidance, but didn’t get an answer. “I’m mad,” she says. “Too many fast food restaurants.” See Emberly, p7

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THE NEWS/letters Congrats, Maple Ridge, natural light makes sense

Why not ban sale of cigarettes?

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Re: Where others’ noses begin (Letters, June 20). I always find it interesting that people trying to ban smoking in others’ homes always go on about personal freedoms. I have been a smoker for 20 years. I make an effort not to blow smoke in people’s faces, to dispose of my butts so as not to litter and generally try not to inconvenience others with my habit. It’s getting a lot more difficult to be conscientious after reading an article like this, though. The studies on second hand smoke are mostly the results of smoke in a small unventilated space. The smoking bans in parks are to prevent fires caused by people who do not dispose of their butts in a safe and consciences manner. Banning smoking on balconies will only cause people to smoke indoors. I like the mention of banning lawn chemicals. Most lawn chemicals now are non-toxic to humans and animals, though the ‘organic’ chemicals are highly toxic to everyone and everything. Most of the toxins in the air today are caused by motor vehicles. Most of these toxins are from the vehicles

As I do daily, I went to the Leisure Centre for my workout. When I walked in, I noticed the reception area did not have the lights on. There was lots of nature light. I asked why the lights were off and the lovely ladies in reception showed me a sign where Maple Ridge has declared June 21 (the longest day of the year) as Celebrate Light Day, encouraging people to not use artificial light if natural light is adequate. I found the pool area to be very relaxing without the bright lights and there was lots of natural light coming through the plentiful windows. Congratulations, Maple Ridge, on this creative initiative. This should be standard practice on bright days, it only makes sense. MIKE ZIMMERMAN MAPLE RIDGE

Maple Ridge needs a plan Emberly from p6 “In Fort Langley, it’s easier to have a place like mine. There are no franchises. Maple Ridge has to have a plan, someone to advise us.” Despite everything, Razi remains optimistic about her future. “I’m happy,” she said on her last Saturday at More Crumbs, “because I have a lot of friends here. I know we will meet again.” Still smiling, she thanked her staff on her last Saturday. “But now, we are all jobless.” Until Razi ﬁnds work, she’ll spend more time at her church, and volunteer at the Salvation Army. “I’d like to work with older people,” she says. Local musician Ivan Beaudreau was a regular performer at More Crumbs. “Businesses are hurting,” he says. “More Crumbs was a place where people would actually listen.” The camera on Ivan’s tablet streams video to Robert Campbell, another of Razi’s musical friends, who now lives in Halifax. “It’s very sad,” comments Campbell via Skype. Regular customer, Dwain Choma will miss Razi, too. “She’s a good woman,” he says. “There’s no place anywhere around here that serves food like hers. I tried them all.” Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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Banning smoking on balconies will only drive people to smoke indoors. that are exempt from AirCare. And let’s not forget about the amazing number of toxins caused by the engines of airplanes. Since these are a much greater health concern that the occasional wisps of second hand smoke that you are complaining about, perhaps you should work on banning those instead? That would be a much more efﬁcient use of your time and energy if people’s health was truly your concern. Obviously the Canadian government doesn’t feel that cigarettes are truly a serious health risk because the taxes that it collects on

tobacco sales were, for last year alone, just over $7.5 billion. If the government truly wanted people to quit, it would ban the sale of tobacco products, not just increase the tax to make up the lost revenue from people quitting. By the way, what about my rights? Or did you conveniently forget about that because you don’t like cigarette smoke? Thanks for your letter. Thanks for telling me what I am and am not allowed to do in my own home. Your nose obviously begins in other people’s business and perhaps you

Re: Where others’ noses begin (Letters, June 20). Smokers have rights, too. Do people really think cigarette smoke is the only toxin they inhale. Look around at car exhaust, or industrial emissions. As long as the government sells cigarettes, smokers should be allowed to smoke them and not be treated like second-class citizens. Where have basic human rights gone? Smokers are limited to designated areas and in their back yards and balconies. I’m tired of hearing about the ‘horrible smokers.’ They are just enjoying something the government pushed on us years ago. Go after the government. Get it to stop selling these filthy, cancer-causing sticks altogether. It will never happen, and we all know why. WENDY SELVAGE MAPLE RIDGE

Shape shifting reality in Albion should be stopped EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Report proposes more homes for north Albion suburbs (The News, June 22). Restructuring the community plan to densify the Albion suburb north or 108th Avenue is a blatant shape shift of reality. The planning department and Maple Ridge council have a strange talent for manipulating the size of our neighbourhoods through

bad number crunching. So, 61 per cent of written responses oppose the increase in zoning? The reality is that more than 50 per cent of those asked do not want to see this area overly densiﬁed. Now that sounds like a done deal. Leave the existing plan alone. However, during a meeting in May, 160 people “seemed to appear” more positive

about re-zoning for densiﬁcation. So the planning department and council now suggest, these 160 people have more credence than the 61 percent polled? So, who are these folks who attended this meeting? Could they be comprised of realtors, developers or builders, you know, those kind of self-interest types? The planning department

and our own municipality is using 160 “positive people” to potentially add 250 more homes to the pre-existing community plan. This is a blatant, manipulative shape shift of reality and should be stopped in its tracks. If not, the sight of a simple, lovely tree might become quickly extinct. KIM PECHET MAPLE RIDGE

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Pitt looking at 4% annual tax increase Two on council want rate lower by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter An average tax increase of four per cent in each of the next five years isn’t sitting well with two Pitt Meadows councillors who’d like the city to consider no hike in 2013, for a change. Although a four per cent increase isn’t set in stone, director of finance Dean Rear explained, in a report to council Tuesday, that the increase was based on “broad assumptions,” such as maintaining services that are being increasingly stretched as the community grows. It’s a target staff will work with as they prepare next year’s financial plan. Councillors Bruce Bell and Janis Elkerton, however, are determined to see staff work with a tax increase that is much lower, based on feedback they received during the election from residents who were fed up with annual spikes in their property taxes.

On Tuesday, Bell suggested staff prepare a budget based on a tax increase of zero to two per cent. “It doesn’t look like a banner year for us, so maybe we should do some belt-tightening,” said Bell, who intends to bring such a resolution to council next Tuesday. “At this time, I’m not for cutting services. But it’s important for council to look at all the options.” Both Bell and Elkerton like the idea of staff preparing a budget with no tax increase, to show residents what services would be lost if tax bills remain unchanged. West Vancouver adopted a zero per cent tax rate increase for 2012 and nearby Mission is considering doing the same in 2013. Pitt Meadows saw an annual general tax increase of 3.93 per cent this year. “Things are becoming so expensive and we can’t just exponentially ratchet up the budget expenditures,” said Elkerton. “The fact is our population is getting older and the seniors are extremely concerned about an

exponentially growing budget. The fiscal realities just don’t seem to be settling in for many of the councillors.” Bell and Elkerton, however, have little support from the rest of council, some of whom believe the zero increase budget will be a waste of staff time. “We are very aware that people are concerned about their taxes,” said Coun. Doug Bing. “But we are not going to take a broad axe to get to an arbitrary number. We are going to look at each item individually to see where we can maybe cut or postpone.” Bing’s comments were echoed by Mayor Deb Walters, who explained it was impossible to work with zero because the city has already heard that Metro Vancouver services are going to cost more. There are also staff wage increases and RCMP costs. A zero could only be achieved if the city cuts services or stops paying into its reserves. “It’s about finding the most financially responsible way of providing the services for the least

amount of money,” said Walters. “I think that we do that in the city. I believe that we do. It’s just a guideline. It’s nothing in stone other than dates. To say four per cent right now is a bit of fear mongering because that’s not necessarily what it will be.” She added that this year, she’s heard no complaints from residents about their tax bills. “I personally never got any complaints, but the one thing I hear even more than low taxes is they don’t want to give up anything.” During the election, however,Waltersseemed open to staff to preparing a budget based on no tax increase – a project suggested by her opponent John Becker. After mulling over the project, though, she realized it wouldn’t be time well spent. She stressed council is determined to keep taxes as low as possible – most likely below four per cent. “What we do with the city, we do it on a lean budget. We don’t have a lot of extra staff at all. I think we are pretty thrifty.”

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Novelty helmets no longer allowed by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter They got the warnings in June, but starting in July, there will be no wiggle room for motorcyclists who don’t wear a real helmet while they’re riding. Canada Day is when the new motorcycle helmet law kicks in, requiring motorcyclists to use proper, safety-certified helmets. Until now, motorcyclists could wear anything that was sold as a motorcycle helmet, including cheap novelty models that offered no protection. Many members of biker gangs and their followers wore such helmets. “They’re going to be impacted by it,” said Const. Tom Sparks, with Ridge Meadows RCMP. “A lot of the Hells Angels guys … they will wear the fake helmets, as well,” Sparks said. Once the helmet law is enforced, $138 tickets will be handed out. Sparks added that the toy helmets, with no linings, fit close to the head, which means in a crash the first part of the rider to hit the ground can be the face. The new law announced by the Ministry of Justice requires motorcyclists to wear helmets that show proper industry certification,

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RCMP Const. Tim Sparks of Ridge Meadows traffic services displays the acceptable style of helmet padding required under the new provincial safety guidelines for motorcylists. such as Snell or a U.S. Dept. of Transportation sticker. “An impact-resistant liner, that’s what we’re looking for. You’ll see those toy beanies and they’re just a hunk of plastic,” said Sgt. Dale Somerville. Many half helmets that resemble beanies are legal if they have impactresistant linings and the

industry stickers. Somerville said police aren’t targeting any particular segment of riders, but if there’s a group that uses non-legal helmets more often, they’ll get stopped more often. Sparks conﬁrms that saying the biker gangs know about the changes and are already using the legal helmets, as he saw when he recently

stopped a full-patch Angel heading to the 25th anniversary of the Haney chapter. “They’re well aware of the legislation and they’re taking steps to avoid us bothering them.” The new law gives more clarity to law enforcement because, until now, if a helmet was sold as a motorcycle helmet but still had no lining or safety certiﬁcation, it was considered a helmet. In addition to a ticket, riders also will be required to park their bike if they’re caught using an illegal helmet. “You cannot continue.” Somerville said the province introduced the legislation in attempt to reduce injuries and deaths. “Motorcycle fatals have increased signiﬁcantly in the last year 10 years. Between 1996 and 2010, motorcycle fatalities have increased 57 per cent in the province.” He blames helmets and faster bikes. But vehicles turning left in front of oncoming motorcycles at intersections have always been the classic motorcycle crash. “Be ready for anything.” “New seating laws have also been put into place to protect both passengers and riders.”

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to balance the budget. Secretary treasurer Wayne Jefferson said the guiding priority of the district’s budget committee was to protect classrooms, something he says was accomplished despite pressures due to cost of living increases and falling enrollment. Jefferson credited additional funding from the provincial government for helping the district to balance its budget, in the form of $670,000 in declining enrollment protection funding, as well as $1.4

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children.” Locally, the MRTA vote to ratify the agreement is to end today, Friday, with province-wide results available that evening. Serra said the improvements in beneﬁts will be of particular interest to local teachers. “For years Maple Ridge has been at the bottom of the barrel compared to [other school districts],” he said. School District No. 42 secretary treasurer

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Maple Ridge This Month SPOTLIGHT ON: Canada Day Weekend Something for everyone this Canada Day weekend! Celebrate Canada Day at Memorial Peace Park! The celebration runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and the ofﬁcial ceremonies, ﬂag-raising and awards will begin at 12:30. Entertainment, singing, dancing, activities, food and fun continue throughout the day. Don’t forget to participate in our neighbourhood “Show Your Colours for Canada Day” display.

many fun activities including croquet, bean bag toss, face painting, and arts and crafts. We will also be offering tours of the historic Haney House. Food and drinks are available for a small donation. The celebration at Haney House, located at 11612 224 Street, will run from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and is located just a short walk from Memorial Peace Park!

The Haney Farmers Market will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in their special location for Canada Day in the new South Park beside Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge. There will be lots of good food for lunch at Big Feast, Sizzling Smokey Dogs and Pies ala Mode. The Canada day Farmers market runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Opening Day Party at the Outdoor Pools! Join Parks & Leisure Services on July 1st at the Outdoor Pools for a free swim! Public swim hours are 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Hammond Pool is located at 20601 Westﬁeld Avenue. The Harris Road Pool is located at Harris Road & Lougheed Hwy.

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INVOLVED: Let the Summer Festivals Begin! This is it, despite the cool and damp June, it’s time for summer to begin. Mark your calendar and get out and participate in these fantastic community festivals and events. Here are just some of the great things to do in Maple Ridge: Saturday, July 7 (and every Saturday until September 29), 9:00 am to 2:00 pm The Haney Farmers Market is a fantastic start to any weekend with more and more local produce coming into season. Stop by with a bag and ﬁll it with incredible local produce, baking and arts and crafts. It all happens at Memorial Peace Park in the heart of Maple Ridge. Saturday, July 7, 2:00 to 6:00 pm Community Building in Hammond Starts with Celebration! A group of Hammond Neighbours, with help from the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services and Thrifty Foods, is throwing a party for all residents and fans of Hammond at the Hammond Community Centre to connect neighbours and start conversations about how to improve the community. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of one of Hammond’s newest neighbours, Thrifty Foods, the outdoor pool next to the Hammond Community Centre will be open to everyone for free swimming during the party. Sunday, July 8, 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Adstock ’12. Adstock is an outdoor alternative music festival in the heart of Maple Ridge at the Bandstand in Memorial Peace Park. The show highlights youth bands and acoustic acts and will also host some of the best bands in punk, metal, ska and hardcore that Vancouver has to offer. Sunday, July 8 (and every Sunday until August 26), 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Family Day in the Park at Memorial Peace Park. Free, fun, active and entertaining for all ages. Join us for giant games, volleyball, ping pong, bubbles and more family fun in the park. Call 604-467-7354 for details. Monday, July 9, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Music on the Wharf. Join us beside the Fraser River for a summer music series at Port Haney Wharf. The concert may be cancelled in the event of rain. For more details, email: mrmuseum@uniserve.com or call 604-463-5311 Thursday July 12, 7:00 to 8:00 pm Hot Summer Nights are back! On the evenings of July 12, 19 and 26 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm the Maple Ridge Fire Department will be once again visiting various community neighbourhoods - both pre-announced and random locations. Hot Summer Nights will also be at Whonnock

INFORMED July 2012 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted. Monday, July 9 9:00 am Workshop, Blaney Room 1:00 pm Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers Tuesday, July 10 7:00 pm, Council Meeting, Council Chambers Monday, July 16 9:00 am Workshop, Blaney Room 1:00 pm Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers Tuesday, July 17 7:00 pm, Public Hearing, Council Chambers Tuesday, July 24 7:00 pm, Council Meeting, Council Chambers Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Mayor & Council on the home page. Council This Week Subscribe to the ‘Council This Week’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Council This Week’ and sign up today.

Lake Community Centre on July 14 and 28 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Very inclement weather or emergency calls will impact Fire Department attendance. Watch the newspaper and the website for conﬁrmed locations. Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15, 12 noon to 9:00 pm Caribbean Festival on 224 Street and Memorial Peace Park. The 12th annual Caribbean Festival features live Caribbean bands, colourful costumes, dancing, arts and crafts, a draw for a trip to the Caribbean, and delicious food! For details, visit: www.caribbeanfest.ca

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

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Monday, July 23, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Music on the Wharf. Join us beside the Fraser River for a summer music series at Port Haney Wharf. The concert may be cancelled in the event of rain. For more details, email: mrmuseum@uniserve.com or call 604-463-5311

There are so many ways you can save time paying your taxes, and all of them are detailed on that yellow piece of paper that came with your Property Tax notice. If you haven’t paid yet, don’t panic. Just read that sheet and you’ll learn how you can claim your Home Owner Grant online at mapleridge.ca.

Thursday July 26 through to Sunday, July 29 from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Bard on the Bandstand 2012 Love’s Labour’s Lost Shakespeare meets Steampunk . Love’s Labour’s Lost is taking on a steam punk concept with live music and an airship! Think Victorian science ﬁction ala H.G. Wells, Sherlock Holmes and Jules Verne. Frock coats with metalworks and goggles! Free outdoor event in Memorial Peace Park. Bring your friends, family, a blanket and a donation to The Friends in Need Food Bank. PreShow: 6:30 pm. Show: 8:00 pm. For details email: emeraldpig@theatrebc.org or visit www.emeraldpig.ca

Just click on the ‘Online Services’ button on the home page and scroll down to the Home Owner Grant section and with a couple of clicks (and the folio information and access code on your Tax Notice) you can do this from the comfort of your home or office. This year, more of your neighbours have discovered this great tool. By applying for the Home Owner Grant online, you can easily pay the balance owing at your financial institution as part of your other banking. Many financial institutions even allow you to make payments using their online banking tools on the Internet. Talk to your bank or credit union to get set up for this.

Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, 10:00 am to 11:45 pm CountryFest 2012! Enjoy a 4H livestock show, home arts and competitions, demonstrations, food exhibitions, a mid may and daily entertainment. For the fourth year, the event will have a free gate to give all families the opportunity to attend. The event is held at the Albion Fairgrounds - 23448 105 Avenue, Maple Ridge. Free. Daily parking for $2 is available. For details, visit: www.mrpmcountryfest.com

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

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If you do want to pay in person, please come to Municipal Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. It is our goal to make paying property taxes less taxing, so please call us if you have questions.

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No flood threat on weekend Pitt lifts evacuation alert, still in place for Maple Ridge

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by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter An evacuation alert for eight properties in Pitt Meadows has been lifted as the threat of a flood on the lower Fraser River subsides. “The situation is improving,” said Lorna Jones, with the City of Pitt Meadows, which issued the alerts last week to properties not protected by dikes. In Maple Ridge, however, the situation remains unchanged. An evacuation alert for 43 homes on the unprotected section of Wharf Street in Hammond still remains in place – mostly as a precaution. The Kanaka Creek estuary still has large volumes of water and local rainfall forecasts modest amounts of rain on the weekend. Water has also receded off 224th Street. The Haney Wharf remains open to the public, but the boat mooring ramp remains closed due to the high river levels and fast flowing water. Inspections are being conducted daily. Both municipalities are closely monitoring conditions along the river and weather and are conducting daily dike inspections. Staff are also reminding residents to be careful near the fast flowing water. The B.C. River Forecast Centre is maintaining a high stream flow advisory for the lower Fraser and

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predicting water will rise on the weekend to around 6.4 metres at the Mission gauge after falling slightly this week. Once the pulse of water has passed, levels are expected to recede towards the end of the weekend and into next week. Unless additional severe weather extreme heat or heavy rainfall in the Upper Fraser basin occurs, river levels are expected to drop through the remainder of the freshet season.

This merger is a result of Gregory Brown’s recent appointment as a Provincial Court Judge from McEachern Harris & Brown and Jim Norquist’s recent retirement from Norquist Watkins. We thank both Gregory Brown and Jim Norquist for their many years of service and wish them well in their future. The law Àrm of McEachen Harris & Watkins will have ofÀces at 22334 McIntosh Avenue, and continue to provide general legal services to Maple Ridge, Mission, Pitt Meadows and the surrounding Municipalities.

Flood watch • The District of Maple Ridge will be updating information on its website under “Flood Watch on the Fraser.” Also follow the district on Twitter @yourmapleridge and #FraserMR. • The City of Pitt Meadows has up-to-date information on its website and via its emergency operations phone line at 604465-2475.

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Important Information 2012 Fraser River Flood Watch Current Situation The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a â€˜High StreamďŹ‚ow Advisoryâ€™ for the Lower Fraser River and is reďŹ ning their models of projected ďŹ‚ow rates and levels for the region. Communities along the entire river have stepped up monitoring of dyke systems and areas that could be impacted by high water levels. In Maple Ridge, daily dyke inspections began June 17, 2012, and as of noon on Wednesday June 20, 2012, the District activated the Emergency Operations Centre based on concerns that some areas of the community could be impacted based on the combination of rainfall and the predicted level of the Fraser River this weekend.

Fast Moving Water As the river peaks, and for the next couple of weeks, the waters along the Fraser River and tributaries are ďŹ‚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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Canada Day July 1: Birthday & Diamond Jubilee

Celebrate Canada Day with your friends and family in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows on July 1.

Maple Ridge: A Royal Celebration Join us and celebrate Queen Elizabethâ€™s 60th Diamond Jubilee. 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 childrenâ€™s costumes, so dress up!)

1:30 pm Royal Tea Party at the ACT, 1:30â€“3:30 pm ($2 admission) Other all-day events include: â€˘ Haney Farmers Market â€˘ Active demonstrations â€˘ Childrenâ€™s games and activities

â€˘ Multicultural food fair â€˘ Music, entertainment and cake

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Pitt Meadows Celebration The party starts at 8:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm in Pitt Meadows Spirit Square: 8:00 am Lions Pancake Breakfast 8:30 am 1&2 km AIK Kids Race 9:00 am Pitt Meadows Canada Day 8 km AIK Run Visit atheletesinkind.com for more information about the run

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On Wednesday, June 20, 2012, the District website at mapleridge.ca added a button called â€œFlood Watch on the Fraserâ€? which directs residents to essential information on preparedness and links to weather forecasts, river gauges, the latest forecasts as well as emergency preparedness materials. The Districtâ€™s social media channels on Facebook and Twitter allow people to get updates on their computers or smart phones. Both channels are @yourmapleridge. Beginning late Thursday, June 21, 2012, the Twitter hashtag for updates in Maple Ridge will be #FraserMR. Detailed information on the Fraser River conditions can be found at the BC River Forecast Centreâ€™s website: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca Hereâ€™s a list of important phone numbers that are part of the emergency preparedness information on our website: mapleridge.ca

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Pitt golf club applies to fill staff reporter The Pitt Meadows Golf Club is asking the city to support an application to raise a portion of its course with fill. The club, at 13615 Harris Road, needs to fill the area to improve drainage on an existing driving range and build an on-site turf nursery. The proposed fill proposal suggests raising the land by an average of two metres in an area that’s 2.4 hectares, bringing in a total volume of 39,600 cubic metres of fill for the driving range improvement. The soil nursery will need 4,200 cubic metres of fill. The club will be required to pay the city $4 for every load of fill trucked in. The club’s application was presented to the city’s agricultural advisory committee, which had no objection to it. The committee, however, recommended that the geotechnical report include details and recommendations on how surface drainage and preload water displacement would be addressed. City staff have recommended council support the club’s application and forward it to the Agricultural Land Commission. Council will discuss the application at its regular meeting Tuesday, July 3.

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Bridges, power transmission lines and other infrastructure along the Fraser River serving Metro Vancouver could be at risk if seven derelict ships moored at Mission are pulled loose by ﬂood waters and swept downstream. B.C.’s Environment Minister Terry Lake intervened Tuesday, issuing an emergency declaration to use special powers to deal with the improperly secured vessels, which include the former Queen of Sidney ferry. A marine expert determined the vessels

are at risk of breaking free of their moorings due to their poor condition, high river flows and flood debris that could put more strain on mooring lines. According to the ministry, the vessels could threaten downstream river traffic, houseboat residents and critical infrastructure, including rail and highway bridges and other utilities alongside or crossing the Fraser. They also pose an environmental risk from the potential presence of hazardous materials, physical damage to downstream habitat and the risk of secondary spills if one of the derelict ships hit another

vessel in the river. Provincial emergency response staff are working with the Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada, the agencies responsible for shipping, navigation and ship-source spills. The province aims to recover costs of the emergency response from the responsible property owners. The region has seen key infrastructure fail before due to high water on the Fraser. Last summer, a B.C. Hydro transmission tower between Surrey and Coquitlam fell into the river, causing extensive power outages and forcing the closure of the Port Mann Bridge

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Please accept this notice as an invitation to attend the Public Information Meeting regarding a development Application at 19454 Hammond Road APPLICANT: Application: Date: Time: Location:

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Purpose of the Application: To rezone the subject property from Large Lot Residential (RS) to Small Lot Residential (R-2) in order to create four single family lots. SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATION: 19454 Hammond Road, Lot 7, DL 285, GRP 1 NWD plan 19441 PID: 010-487-018 Area of Subject property: approx. 0.5 Acres

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Rents up Metro Vancouver rental vacancy rates edged down to 2.6 per cent in April, from 2.8 per cent a year earlier, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Rents rose an average of 2.4 per cent over the same one-year period, with renters paying on average $854 for Metro Vancouver bachelor units and $1,210 for two bedrooms. A CMHC report said downward pressure on vacancy rates in the region came from a combination of more jobs, a growing population from in-migration, and a “persistent gap between the cost of home ownership and the cost of renting.” It costs $773 more per month to own a Vancouver condo than to rent one, the report estimated. Most new jobs in B.C. have been created in Metro Vancouver, which gained 35,300 jobs since the start of 2011.

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‘Hammond a great place’ She said one of the ways they hope to bring the community together is to use Diers’ concept of “Idea Boards” at the party, where neighbours can share their vision for improvements to

Hammond from p21 “Hammond is a great place to live, and there is so much potential for beautiﬁcation projects and community building around common interests,” says Koehn.

pal wharf on Wharf Street, but now there is no public access in Hammond,” notes Sather. Koehn says she’s hoping the party can bring the community together so issues like heritage preservation, beautiﬁcation projects, and ways to develop the under utilized Hammond Commu-

the surrounding area. Longtime Hammond resident Katie Stein Sather, who owns a home listed in Maple Ridge’s heritage inventory, says she would like to see cycling and walking trails improved in the region, as well as an emphasis on waterfront access. “There used to be a munici-

nity Centre into a neighbourhood hub. She says a concept of starting a Hammond business improvement association may also spur more community involvement. “People are coming up with some great ideas on how to make the community better,” says Koehn. “We’re talking about collecting designs and

painting the block house building next to the outdoor pool as our ﬁrst project.” She also invites everyone to bring games and sports equipment. “If it’s a nice day, we’ll take over the ﬁelds. “And if there’s liquid sunshine the Hammond Community Centre is a great indoor space.”

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England and meet the Queen, tour Egypt to discover how mummies were made, and dabble in aerospace engineering in Germany. They’ll also be racing through Japan, Spain and Mexico. The Amazing Race takes place that day from 1-3 p.m. Heritage Thursdays will continue with

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a new theme every Thursday after that until the last one, Aug. 23. Attendance is $6 per session, with a discount if you register for all six sessions or register as a group. Pre-registration is recommended. The museum is still looking for volunteers to help with the sessions and the hours can count towards high school work experience. The museum is hosting Ice Cream Sundays, as well. These are by donation, from 2-4 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month this summer. They are also aimed at ages 5-11. Kids will make ice cream, as well as some cool crafts. • For more information about Heritage Thursdays, Ice Cream Sundays or volunteering, call Willmott at 604-465-4322. The museum is also looking for farmers to interview, as it is working on mapping out all of the historic farms in Pitt Meadows. If you would like to come check out what has already been done with this project, come to the museum or visit Country Fest to look at the maps and photographs. If you have any information you would like to share with the museum about your family’s farm history, call 604-465-4322 or email the museum at pittmeadowsmuseum@telus.net to set up an interview. – by Rebecca Willmott and Madison Rear.

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’m proud to be Canadian. I’m proud of my heritage and the journey of my forefathers to a new land. I’m proud of Canada and the reputation that we have around the world, and although not unﬂawed, we can certainly be proud of: our Canadian forces returning from Afghanistan; our astronauts and space technology; our Olympic athletes, who we can cheer on next month in London; nations builders such

as Sir John A. Macdonald, Mackenzie King; and others national heroes like Terry Fox and George P. Vanier. Vanier was a young lawyer who joined the 22nd Regiment, known as the Van Doos, at its creation in early 1915, and served overseas with great courage, winning a Military Cross and the Distinguished Service Order, until he was shot through the chest and wounded in both legs, and his right leg had to be amputated. Few Canadians outside the army and

department of external affairs knew much of Vanier until John Diefenbaker named him governor general in 1959, when he was 71, the second Canadian and ﬁrst French-Canadian to take that post. Journalist Claude Ryan said of him: “He set his sights on the goal of giving to Canadian public life a sort of supplement for its soul, an infusion of high patriotism, even of pure and simple spirituality.” We need more leaders like that today, and fewer ones who are

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intimidated by political pressure, political correctness and forces that want to save everything but human integrity and authentic spirituality. But it’s not that Canada’s roots are as a godless nation. Founding Native peoples and other indigenous Canadians had deep spiritual beliefs and convictions. Early immigrants from France and England brought their Roman Catholic and Protestant faiths that became an integral part of the earliest settlements. Brian Stiller points out, “You really can’t understand Canada until you understand the central role the Christian faith had in the founding and shaping of Canada ...” But, of course, that’s not to say that we always acted in a Christian way. There are many stories of atrocities: our unjust treatment of aboriginals; the way we exploited Chinese immigrants in building our national railway; the imprisonment of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. A far cry from Christian principles, but our framework was still very much Christian. And that Christian faith became intertwined in the foundations of our nation and government. The Canadian Charter explicitly states that “Canada is founded upon the principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law.” Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley, Premier of New Brunswick, one of the founding Fathers’ of Confederation, was a God-fearing man. He woke up on the day that they were to decide the name of this new confederation and read from Psalms 72. Verse 8 leaped off the page at him. “He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.” So Tilley suggested that the new confederation be called the “Dominion of Canada,” and it was so named on July 1st, 1867. The word dominion has been removed from our national identity for a while now. But the inspired association with Psalms 72:8 is our spiritual heritage. Remember that this Canada Day. Les Warriner is pastor at Living Way Foursquare Church.

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eans are a really healthy vegetable, containing vitamins A, B and C, calcium, phosphorous, iron, lots of ﬁber, and they have only 31 calories per Gardening cup. Brian Minter Not only that, but amino acids and folic acid are released as we digest them, helping in the development of red blood cells, the nervous system and digestion. You didn’t know they were this good for you, did you? There are three types of beans: the snap types (the green and yellow varieties we all grow); green shelling beans (like broad beans); and the dry shell varieties (like the kidney types). Most popular, of course, are the snap types, both bush and pole. This, however, has not always been the case. For centuries, snap beans (referring to the snapping sound they make when broken) were not that well liked because the seam along the pod was rather tough, hence the name ‘string’ bean. We have to thank Calvin Keeny, a New Yorker whose breeding efforts resulted in the ﬁrst really tasty and tender ‘stringless’ bean -– Burpee’s

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Alternate your favourite flavourful varieties with some beautiful red flowered ‘Scarlet Runner’ beans. ‘Stringless Green Pod’. Introduced in 1898, this bean helped Keeny become known as ‘The Father of the Stringless Bean’. The ‘Tender Green’ variety, which we still see on racks today, was introduced in 1925. It wasn’t until 1962 that the fabulous ‘Bush Blue Lake’ was developed. It is still one of the top varieties today and is both ﬂavourful and tender. Good pole beans arrived even

earlier with the introduction of ‘Kentucky Wonder’ in 1877 by the Ferry-Morse Seed Company. A cross between ‘Kentucky Wonder’ and ‘Blue Lake’ resulted in a 1991 All American Selection, ‘Kentucky Blue’, one of the best pole varieties today. Beans, by the way, are not hybrids. They are produced as open pollinated crops in northwestern U.S.

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All beans are legumes, like peas, and fix nitrogen in the soil as they grow, making them an important nutrient crop. Now that beans have earned the recognition they deserve, we need to be a little more creative in how we grow them. They make wonderful container plants in limited space gardens, but be innovative. You need a pot the size of a traditional half barrel. Make an eight-foot teepee with three to five bamboo canes, plant the seeds at the base of the canes and watch the pole beans grow. You can also alternate your favourite flavourful varieties with some beautiful red flowered ‘Scarlet Runner’ beans. You might also plant some bush types around the base, blending your favourite green bush, yellow wax and the purple ‘Royal Burgundy’. Speaking of innovation, why not make your garden a showpiece with trellises, pyramids, archways and pergolas planted with various climbing beans and other vegetable vines. I love the vegetable garden at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, where they make kids huts out of willow and use beans to smother these little hideaways with colour, shade and ready made snacks. Beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but the weather needs to be good and warm before they are planted. Consistent night temperatures of 55 to 60˚F (13-16˚C) are the minimum for beans to grow instead of rotting. Gently push the

seed about 1.5 inches (2-3cm) into the soil and space bush beans about 3 to 4 inches (8-10cm) apart. You don’t need a lot of plants to get a great crop, usually a quarter or half a packet will do. Repeated plantings every two or three weeks will give you continuous cropping. I sow my last crop about mid-July and enjoy beans well into October. Many growers are now producing them in pots, saving you about three weeks of growing time – a good idea this year because of the nasty spring weather. If summer drought becomes a problem, beans are a smart crop because all they need is one inch of water per week. All watering should be done early in the day to keep the foliage dry at night. Don’t harvest or work around beans when it’s wet for fear of spreading a fungus-like rust. Beans are also light feeders. If you have enriched the soil with well rotted manures and quality compost, they will require little else. It’s best to harvest snap beans when the pods are just starting to plump up and are four to ﬁve inches long. Lima beans should be picked when the pods are really puffy but before the seeds yellow. Be careful when harvesting beans to cut or pick the pods off without destroying the main stems. If you stop harvesting, most beans will stop producing, so keep picking. Brian Minter owns and operates Minter Gardens.

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This contemporary home has nearly 2,800 sq. ft. of ﬁnished area with modern touches. 9’ ceilings, Large master bdrm with ensuite. Open kitchen/family rm and only steps away from Kanaka Elementary & nature paths. Reduced to $489,900.

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This extremely well priced 2 bdrm condo is ideal at only $229,900. Recently repainted and new carpeting. Only steps from the West Coast Express, new Library, Elementary School and more. Well managed and maintained building. Call Al today to view or for more details 604-467-9300.

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819,000

21237 Douglas Ave., Maple Ridge

BRAND NEW LISTING

3 level split with 3 bdrms 3 baths updated family home backing onto ALR acreage. Big private mature greenscaped yard, sundeck and decks off the front bdrms. Designer fresh paint colours, real cork hardwood ﬂooring, new modern light ﬁxtures and updated kitchen and bathrms.

Style, quality, value. Coveted location on prestigious Patterson Street. This magniﬁcent freshly renovated home rests on a .46 acre lot in West Maple Ridge. Over $100,000 spent in past year. Every modern amenity and design possible in this classic 4 bdrm 3 bath luxury home. This will not last. Call for private showing today.

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509,800

• Rancher with full walk-out basement • 1/4 acre private lot • Over 3,100 sq. ft. home • Immaculate!! • 3 bdrms down, just add kitchen for suite • Central air, covered deck

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959,000

27010 - 100th Ave., Maple Ridge Views of Fraser River and Mt. Baker. 2925 sq. ft. ﬁnished and 881 st. ft. unﬁnished bsmt awaits your ideas. Huge cedar deck is accessible from living/family rm. Detached garage/ workshop with covered RV parking. Excellent potential for equestrian or hobby farm, future development opportunity

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494,900

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159,800

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23479 Tamarack Lane, Maple Ridge

• Over 2,000 sq. ft. • 8110 sq. ft. lot • 3 bdrm character home • Full basement • 900 sq. ft. drive thru double garage • Renovated 4 yrs ago

Call Us! We’re Here To Help!

469,000

Home has 3 bedrooms, enclosed porch, basement area has workshop, storage den, lots of upgrading done, paint ﬂooring, roof and more. 6 stall barn, riding ring, only 2 min walk to elementary school. New septic system. Priced at $599,900.

359,800

Diamond in the Rough!

629,800

Relaxing 1 Acre

• 3 bdrm townhome • Huge fenced yard with patio • 800 sq. ft. • Transit at your • No Stairs!!! door step • Central location

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

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

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20295 Lorne Ave., M.R.

23901 - 130th Ave., M.R.

Lovely split level home with 3 bedrooms plus den or extra bdrm. Hardwood ﬂoors, crown mouldings. Gorgeous backyard with inground pool, hot tub, built in bar. Double garage and RV parking.

22652-228 St., Maple Ridge $

559,900 Inc HST

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

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599,900

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

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TRAVIS FRANKLIN

TEAMTELEP

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www.teamtelep.com Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com • Dave 604-341-0783 13877 McKechnie Road

$649,900

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• Rare opportunity to own acreage without all the work • Flat 0.57 of an acre with fully updated 2600 sq ft house • On quiet rural road & surrounded by farmland • Your own little piece of paradise

• Large 8300 sq ft fenced lot perfect for the kids and pets • 1200 sq ft rancher with 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Large open kitchen with A/C • Fully ﬁnished 10 x 16 shed with power • Close to schools & transportation

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#30 23281 KANAKA WAY

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PERFECT FOR THE 1ST TIME BUYER • One bdrm and one bath Condo. • Walnut laminate ﬂooring. • Designer colors & light ﬁxtures. • Walking distance to everything.

4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. 2 large decks with a greenbelt view. Master bedroom with 5 pc ensuite. Sound proof media room

• • • •

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604-862-4524 MLS# V952039

MLS# V957670

23870 106th Avenue Open Sat & Sun 2-4 Vendor Wants Action!

Look at that View!

• Bring your offers. Quick possession available • Outstanding views of Golden Ears Mountains • Over 2200 sq ft of finished living space • 4 large bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • Hardwood floors, crown mouldings, open layout, floor to ceiling fireplace

• Exceptional unobstructed view of the mountains • Open Great Room layout • 2450 sq ft of ﬁnished living space incl. 4 large bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • Unﬁnished basement awaiting ideas! • Come visit our showhome at 23870 106th Avenue Open Sat & Sun 2-4

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

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24650 100th Avenue

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24748 Kimola Drive Fine Address to Come Home to! • Great room has 18 ft ceilings, ﬂoor to ceiling gas f/p & tons of natural lights • Kitchen has centre island, lots of cabinets and leads outside • 2 large decks outside great for entertaining & backs onto greenspace • Large master has walk in closet and spa inspired ensuite

Home & Income! • 6.72 acres located on Southwest side of Thornhill • 2 homes 3500 sq ft & 1080 sq ft • Huge 3 bay shop with overheight doors • Currently generating over $5000/month • Abundance of outside storage provides potential for more income

$1,190,000

MLS# V952654

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23941 106th Avenue

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

12589 BELL ROAD Come by and see your next dream home. The home is 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and beautifully renovated with 5 acres of ﬂat fenced property with a huge barn. Asking $759,900.

This 2 bedroom condo is in Central Maple Ridge and has been totally reﬁnished with new paint, carpet and cabinets. The maintenance fee of $270 per month includes your heat and hot water. This bldg has a new roof, new boiler and new carpeting in the hallways. An excellent buy at $129,900.

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$589,900

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#16-20841 Dewdney Trunk Road

11655 203 Street, Maple Ridge

This beautifully laid out 2 level townhouse has 3 good sized bedrooms with 3 pce ensuite off the master. Centrally located near shopping, theatres, Golden Ears Bridge and transit. Kichler Station is well maintained, has a kids play park, and lovely neighbours.

Maple Ridge is affordable. Cute 2 bedroom rancher. Big kitchen and lots of cupboard space. New ﬂooring, new hot water tank, new blinds. One car garage, room for small workshop. Stroll to school. Steps to transportation. Call for more details.

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2900 sq ft rancher with games room. New ﬂooring, windows, doors, paint, roof, and appliances. All on a beautiful .52 acre lot in a very quiet neighbourhood. 1300 sq. ft. Shop. A place for all your toys!

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24154 102 B Street $

• 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. Large roll up door.

604-230-4020

$468,800

604-467-3871

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ANDREW ETEY

V954159

JENKINS

604-307-0700

Picture yourself in this exceptional rancher with main ﬂoor master suite, fabulous custom kitchen with high end appl, a full bsmt, with extra living room, 2bdrms, 2½ baths, large playroom, and even a media room. The newly landscaped, fenced, level backyard will surely please you. Now only $439,000.

12450 219 Street

Al & Brenda

THERESA KNIGHT

Owner Transferred! 11525 228 Street

529,900 20207 Chigwell Street

Winning combination with this sunny great room plan on a corner lot with lots of parking. There is a double garage and RV pad as well. The full walk out basement is ﬁnished so Grandma could move right in! Upstairs are 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths including a 4 piece ensuite. The main ﬂoor has an eating bar, dining area, huge livingroom with gas FP, and a 2 piece powder room.

604.467.3871

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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Carla McColeman

604-908-2014 6

Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

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Bob Terepocki

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

419,900

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

959,000

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879,000

22732 132nd Avenue

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• UPDATED home, 2500 square feet minimum • MAIN FLOOR MASTER is a must • Attached DOUBLE OR TRIPLE GARAGE • HARDWOOD or high-end laminate ﬂooring • HALF ACRE minimum or very private larger lot. • $1,500,000 maximum

539,900

23015 Olund Cres, Maple Ridge You will love this brand new family home built by quality Builders. High Ceilings, large rms, excellent ﬁnishings, sprinkler system, includes high end appliances and more. Roughed in for mortgage helper. Ready to move in, very close to schools and downtown. Large driveway w/RV parking possible. Food & refreshments served at Open House!

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

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21009 River Road

20931 Camwood, Maple Ridge Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome in 8 unit complex. West Maple Ridge. Fully renovated.

29710 Dewdney Trk Road Perfect builder owned home on 2.54 manicured acres. Fully updated and renovated. Nothing to do but move in.

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PLEASE CONTACT BOB OR CARLA IF YOU HAVE WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR! A portion on every sales commission is donated to Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, 100% sent to Cythera House - Ridge Meadows

12409 HARRIS

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

MARKETED BY:

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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.

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• Almost 4000 sq. ft. basement home with 2 - two bedroom inlaw suites, separate entrances. • Main ﬂoor has 4 bdrms, 3 bathrooms & a family rm off the large kitchen. • 2 ﬁreplaces. • Fenced yard, 2 sundecks. • Near schools, transit, park & shopping.

• 2 storey home with 4 bedrooms and a den. • New kitchen cabinets, countertops, bathrooms, heritage doors and stainless steel appliances. • Spacious family rom with gas ﬁreplace. • Walk to West Coast Express, transit, shopping, park & school.

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Federal government announces a set of new mortgage rules

CHBA forecasts fewer ﬁrst-time buyers The federal government announced new rules for mortgages last week, including changing the maximum mortgage amortization period from 30 years to 25. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty also announced that insured mortgages will only be available to buyers purchasing a home for under $1 million. “We want people to make sure that when they purchase the most important purchase they’ll probably ever make in their life, that they do so in a prudent way,” says Flaherty. The government expects that less than five per cent of new home purchasers will be affected

by the changes, but the Canadian Home Builders’ Association sees it having repercussions on a certain demographic. “The shorter maximum mortgage amortization period will reduce housing demand by eroding affordability,” says CHBA President Ron Olson. “For those who would otherwise have selected a 30-year amortization, it will take additional income each month to service new mortgage debt. Some potential new home buyers will no longer qualify, and this will disproportionately affect younger firsttime home buyers.” The changes will take effect on July 9.

residents don’t need to take their cars out as often. The opening of the Canada Line and the subsequent success of the Marine Gateway project has proven this conclusion, and Evergreen’s proximity to the new SkyTrain line is something of which Bosa is very proud. “The access to SkyTrain is just amazing,” says Avitan. Evergreen is within walking distance of several neighbourhood amenities, including restaurants and shopping at Coquitlam Centre. A Douglas College campus is also close by, along with elementary and secondary schools. If you’re looking for a bit of outdoor time,

several parks and Lafarge Lake are also in the area. The Bosa name is one of the reasons that people have been pre-registering before the homes officially open for sale. “Bosa has quite a following. (They) do it right the first time,” says Avitan. “People feel very comfortable with that.” The sales centre is at 3005 Glen Drive in Coquitlam, and is open from noon to 6 p.m. every day. Homes at Evergreen start at $265,900. For more information, visit www.bosaproperties. com/evergreen or call 604-942-2672.

Joining an established community

Bosa Properties brings Evergreen to Coquitlam by Kerry Vital

Bosa Properties brings livability to Coquitlam with their newest project, Evergreen. Located just steps from TransLink’s upcoming Evergreen Line, the condominium tower will be bringing more than beautiful homes to the table. “There really is something for everybody,” says sales manager Madonna Avitan. With 195 homes in a variety of one- and two-bedroom plans, there is a home to suit every taste. Whether you’re looking for a one-bedroom with a work space or den or a two-bedroom penthouse with two bathrooms, you will be sure to find the perfect home. Some of the suites are part of the Evergreen Estate Collection, which feature higher ceilings, expansive outdoor balconies (some over 600 square feet) and larger floorplans. “There’s some exclusivity about them,” says Avitan. A particularly impressive feature at Evergreen is the kitchen. Imported from Italy, the Armony kitchens include an Italian woodgrain and stainless-steel backsplash that lends a touch of elegance to the space, while the solid composite stone countertops are chic and modern. The stainlesssteel appliances are complemented by the dramatic brushed chrome lighting in the cooking area and breakfast bar, while the recessed halogen valance lighting in the cabinets makes it easy to find everything you need. The glass-laminated upper cabinet doors with their integral pulls offer plenty of storage space. Moving into the bathrooms, the solid stone countertops and porcelain tile flooring are quiet odes to luxury. The master ensuite features a gorgeous soaker tub or a walk-in shower with a full-height tile surround. The recessed stone vanity shelf in the tub or shower is just one of the many convenient little touches at Evergreen. The imported Armony vanity with dual storage drawers is another beautiful touch, paired with a designer storage shelving unit beside it. The recessed halogen lighting continues in here to illuminate the toilet, sink and tub or shower, and the decorative polished chrome towel bars and paper holders are yet another little detail that adds up to a beautiful whole. Bosa has included a great set of amenities in Evergreen, including a

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The access to SkyTrain is just amazing,” says Evergreen sales manager Madonna Avitan.

gym, an entertainment lounge and an open outdoor terrace with a barbecue area and firepit, Avitan says. Owners are also able to barbecue on their own balconies. Evergreen is the fourth and final building in Bosa’s Westwood Village neighbourhood, following on the heels of Altamont, Claremont and Edgemont. These past phases have built up a beautiful neighbourhood around them, so buyers at Evergreen will be able to join an established community. “The neighbourhood has been planned for a long time,” says Avitan. With it’s fantastic location along rapid transit, Evergreen is able to take advantage of easy accessibility to the entire Lower Mainland. Communities located along SkyTrain lines often experience greater public safety due to increased pedestrian traffic, and life is often more environmentally friendly as

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The homes at Evergreen include Italian-imported Armony kitchens, top, with solid composite stone countertops and a stainless-steel backsplash. With spacious living areas, above, and plenty of beautiful scenery, you are sure to ﬁnd your perfect home at Evergreen.

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ommunity Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are free to local non-profit groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail events@mapleridgenews. com at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classified department at 604-467-1122 about non-profit rates. Friday, June 29 • 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 604-329-9760. Saturday, June 30 • Brendan Morrison is coming to Pitt Meadows Arena from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the unveiling of the Spirit of Wood statue carved in his honour. After the unveiling ceremony, there will be a meet and greet with Brendan Morrison himself. This event is free and open to all ages. Come down and celebrate a hometown hero. • Gilbert & Sullivan’s musical Iolanthe will be performed at the ACT in concert with Sergei Saratovsky and the Ridge Meadows Orchestra. Show times are 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the ACT, $12 or four for $40 in advance, or $15 at the door. • Discover what Downtown Maple Ridge has to offer at the Downtown Maple Ridge Summer Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Memorial Peace Park on 224th Street, next to the Haney Farmers’ Market. Enjoy entertainment, kids’ activities and local vendors in a fun street market atmosphere. Call the DMRBIA at 467-2420 or visit downtownmapleridge.ca for more information. • The Show Your Stuff Talent Show for children under six comes to the Haney Farmers’ 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. Sunday, July 1 • This year Maple Ridge is celebrating not only Canada’s 145th birthday but also Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. It’s going to be a celebration to remember at Memorial Peace Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free event, all are welcome to attend. • The Haney Farmers’ 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. • 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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Former Vancouver Canuck Brendan Morrison will be on hand at Pitt Meadows Arena on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for the official unveiling of a wooden statue carved in his honour. In 934 NHL games, the Pitt Meadows native has racked up 200 goals and 401 assists. After finishing last season with the Chicago Blackhawks, Morrison will be testing free agency this summer. Contributed/Chicago Blackhawks

A homecoming for a hometown hero Statue unveiling this Saturday at Pitt Arena by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter

itt Meadows’ favourite son is coming home this weekend. NHL player Brendan Morrison will be on-hand at Pitt Meadows Arena on Saturday morning for the unveiling of a statue carved in his honour, commemorating his long and successful hockey career. But for Morrison, this trip back home is a chance for him to say thank you to the people who’ve helped him along the way, and to the town that supported him his entire hockey career. “I’ve always taken a lot of pride being from Pitt Meadows, and I’ve always had a lot of support from my home town,” he says, while on a rest stop in Salmon

Arm, during the drive from his family’s home in Calgary to Pitt Meadows. “So many pople inﬂuenced me and helped me get to where I am, I’m really thankful and humbled by all of this.” As a play-making centre, Morrison tallied more than 30 assists in a season nine times in his NHL career. After 934 games in the NHL, Morrision has racked up an 200 goals and 401 assists. There have been many highs in his hockey career. In 1996, he won an NCAA championship with the University of Michigan Wolverines, and was named tournament MVP. In 1997, he won the NCAA’s Hobey Baker Award as the top collegiate hockey player in the U.S. In 1998, he played his ﬁrst game in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils. In 2003, Morrison hit a career high in points (71) and goals scored (25).

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Lisa Herman of Pitt Meadows Arenas drapes a wooden sculpture of former Vancouver Canuck Brendan Morrison to be unveiled Saturday. In 2004, he won a gold medal at the World Championships of Hockey playing for Team Canada. From 2000 to 2007, Morrison played 542 consecutive games, 11th all-time in NHL history. But for Morrison, what sticks out most are the

years he played for his hometown Vancouver Canucks as part of the West Coast Express line, alongside Markus Naslund and Todd Bertuzzi. “Playing in Vancouver really kick-started my career,” he says. “We had a lot of success, and to do all

that in front of my family and friends, in my hometown, it was amazing.” Since leaving the Canucks in 2008, Morrison has played for ﬁve clubs (Anaheim, Dallas, Washington, Calgary, and Chicago) in the past four years. With free agency looming, the 36-year-old Morrison said he’s still not sure wether he will retire or not. “I’ve been preparing to play this season,” he says. “If the right situation presents itself, then we’ll see. But I’ll have to see what offers are out there, and that might not happen until the end of the summer. It’s still early, so I may change my mind.” Another season in the NHL could see him surpass the 1,000-game milestone, of which he is just 66 games shy. However, one thing Morrison did rule out was a career in the broadcast booth. While sitting out an

injury with the Vancouver Canucks in 2008, Morrison joined play-by-play broadcaster John Shorthouse as his colour man for a week of Canucks games. “It’s never something I’ve really considered as a career,” he said. “If I’m not playing, I’d like to get a lot more involved in coaching my kids, and do a lot more ﬁshing.” Coaching at the professional level is something that doesn’t interest Morrison at the moment, either. “Coaches spend more time at the rink than the players do, so I don’t think that’s fair to my family,” he said. In recent weeks, Morrison has been heavily involved in the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the NHL players’ union and owners, taking part in the ﬁrst round of talks in Chicago last week. See Morrison, p49

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Morrison from p47 Having gone through the negotiations that resulted in the 2004 lockout, Morrison’s experience, not to mention his business degree from the University of Michigan, will no doubt be an asset to his fellow players in this round of talks. But while the second round of talks begins this week in New York, Morrison will instead be back home in Pitt Meadows for the unveiling his statue Saturday morning, presented by the Spirit of Wood Festival. There’s always a few stops he makes when he comes back home, including a trip out to Pitt Lake. “I’m sure I’ll drive by the old house. I spent hours every night in our cul-de-sac, playing on my rollerblades when I wasn’t at the rink.” The statue will remain on display at the Pitt Meadows Arena, which wasn’t completed until 1992, the year Morrison left home to play for the Penticton Panthers of the junior A B.C. Hockey League. But Morrison still has fond memories of the rink. “When I was back from university in the summers, I would practice down there,” he said. “Some friends of mine worked for rink maintenance, so they would let me on the ice in the middle of the night.” The sculpture itself was created by famed chainsaw artist Glenn Greensides. He also crafted the Cam Neely sculpture at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge, and Morrison’s statue was carved from the same piece of wood. To be in the same company as a hall-of-famer like Cam Neely is an honour, says Morrison. “When I was ﬁrst notiﬁed, I was surprised, excited and ... humbled, would be the best way to describe it.”

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

GP 8 10 11 10 10 8 11

W 6 6 5 5 5 4 1

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T 0 0 2 0 0 1 1

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Pts % 12 .750 12 .600 12 .545 10 .500 10 .500 9 .563 3 .136

GF 94 96 95 77 97 82 85

GA 68 94 101 68 95 82 118

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

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

GP 8 7 7 8 7 10 9 9 8 11 6 11 8 10 6 10 10 9 7

G 26 20 16 14 13 14 15 14 14 12 7 12 10 15 13 12 9 8 16

Team GP Coquitlam 10 Nanaimo 7 Victoria 7 Langley 7 Maple Ridge 7 New West 9

W 5 3 5 2 0 5

Pts 48 36 36 36 36 35 34 34 33 33 33 32 31 30 30 30 28 28 27

S 84 73 55 75 59 61 83 65 68 72 35 72 53 52 63 53 53 58 21

S% .310 .274 .291 .187 .220 .230 .181 .215 .206 .167 .200 .167 .189 .288 .206 .226 .170 .138 .203

L 5 1 2 0 4 3

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GAA 6.70 8.14 8.32 8.40 8.55 8.71

Sv% .835 .828 .816 .801 .798 .797

S 72 53 58 54 43 46 30 11 10 8 11 5 10 0

S% .167 .170 .138 .204 .233 .217 .133 .182 .300 .125 .091 .800 .200 .000

Maple Ridge Burrards scoring Player Lowe, Derek Daly, Randy Davis, Jarrett Bertoia, Brandon Pascas, Aaron Loewen, Riley Giourmetakis, Simon Porter, Colton Michaud, Dayne McIntosh, Garrett Davis, Aaron Codron, Tyler Mattinson, Blake Joyce, David

GP 11 10 9 11 5 6 7 8 11 11 11 10 7 10

G 12 9 8 11 10 10 4 2 3 1 1 4 2 0

A 21 19 20 11 5 4 8 5 3 5 5 1 3 5

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W 12 11 11 9 8 7 4 4 2 2

L 2 3 4 5 6 8 8 10 10 14

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 24 22 22 18 16 14 8 8 4 4

GF 184 183 221 175 158 128 115 121 116 98

GA 108 121 140 134 150 160 136 143 165 242

PIM 251 403 456 397 530 496 236 279 295 580

Junior B men’s lacrosse standings A 22 16 20 22 23 21 19 20 19 21 26 20 21 15 17 18 19 20 11

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

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

Pts 33 28 28 22 15 14 12 7 6 6 6 5 5 5

PIM 17 8 4 4 0 4 0 15 14 14 33 16 2 10

Team GP Delta Islanders 16 Coquitlam Adanacs 16 Richmond Roadrunners 17 Ridge Meadows Burrards 16 New West Salmonbellies 16 Port Moody Thunder 16 Burnaby Lakers 17 Langley Warriors 15 PoCo Saints 14 North Shore Eagles 16 Surrey Rebels 15

W 14 11 10 10 9 9 8 4 3 2 1

T 1 1 3 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 1

L Pts GF GA PIM 1 29 136 67 404 4 23 151 76 489 4 23 120 99 366 5 21 131 112 505 4 21 105 98 352 6 19 104 105 656 8 17 95 109 314 11 8 88 123 557 11 6 75 109 510 14 4 90 135 504 13 3 71 133 370

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

GP 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

W 13 12 10 9 8 6 7 5 3

L 2 1 4 7 7 10 9 11 13

T 1 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0

Pts 27 27 22 18 12 12 10 8 6

GF GA 132 79 109 46 116 71 119 86 85 83 89 133 83 97 73 94 65 130

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

GP 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 17 14 14 7 8 6 4 6

L 0 3 4 10 8 10 13 12

T 1 1 0 1 2 2 1 0

Pts 35 29 28 15 14 14 9 6

GF 200 138 147 92 102 93 79 94

GA 47 69 69 110 111 171 139 124

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

GP 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

W 16 12 9 9 8 8 7 5 3 2

L 0 4 6 6 8 8 9 11 13 14

T 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 32 24 19 19 16 16 14 10 6 4

GF 165 132 92 106 108 92 73 65 80 51

GA 37 61 88 82 92 73 120 106 159 146

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 White Rock Cloverdale Red Spurs Aldergrove Kamloops North Island Cowichan Valley

GP 33 32 32 30 30 32 36 29 34 35 30 35 34 31 33

W 29 27 26 21 18 17 19 13 15 13 11 12 10 8 2

L 3 5 5 9 12 15 17 16 19 21 18 23 24 23 31

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

RF 346 296 351 251 224 250 253 150 220 226 176 177 177 108 118

RA 56 120 130 152 161 224 216 187 253 258 240 266 331 317 412

Junior Men’s Team GP Newton Giants 5 Newton Nationals 4 Ridge Meadows Royals 8 Vancouver Capilanos 7 R. Meadows Mudhens 6 Cloverdale Rays 6 Aldergrove Cubs 7 PoCo Pirates 6 New West Twins 6 Surrey Braves 7 Vancouver Spitz 7 Gibsons Jays 6 Chilliwack Cougars 6 Richmond Chuckers 7

W 5 3 6 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 1 0 0

L 0 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 7

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

RF 42 35 50 36 33 18 38 17 26 24 37 7 15 14

RA 19 9 36 18 37 14 36 23 25 24 36 28 34 53

Pts 59 54 53 42 36 34 38 26 30 27 23 24 20 16 4 Pts 10 6 12 10 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 2 0 0

% 0.89 0.84 0.83 0.70 0.60 0.53 0.53 0.45 0.44 0.39 0.38 0.34 0.29 0.26 0.06 % 1.00 0.75 0.75 0.71 0.67 0.67 0.57 0.50 0.50 0.43 0.43 0.17 0.00 0.00

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

G 11 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10

W 8 7 6 7 7 4 3 2 2

L 2 2 2 3 3 5 6 7 8

T 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 17 14 14 14 14 8 6 4 4

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

GB 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.0

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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

BUNDLER

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

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

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

Specialists in • Acupressure • Reflexology

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

778-708-7733

#40-20631 Fraser Hwy. Langley

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

Union Shop ~ Full Beneﬁts. Forward Resume to Annish Singh: Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail:ars@cullendiesel.com FULL TIME Buncher/Processor Operators needed in the Williams Lake area. Great wage and benefits package. Email resume to smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca or call 250398-8216. RELIABLE PAINTERS needed for Langley area. Must have min 2 yrs experience. 604-615-4075

MIND BODY SPIRIT

CALLIDALE SPA

Competitive Wages!

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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LEGAL SERVICES

WAREHOUSE

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

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

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

$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

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

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 Professional Drywall & Taping All textures. Big/small projects. 604-970-1285 Taping, Spraying & Patching No job too big or small 30 yrs exp Del 604-505-3826

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

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

236 # 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

604-468-8889

ELECTRICAL

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

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

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

Please forward resume to ATT: Derrick Gardner at

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

JMYK Contracting Local Co

(#102055) Bonded

dgardner@canterburykitchens.com

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

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

Full time Assemblers & Machine Operators needed for Cabinet Manufacturing Co. located in Maple Ridge.

PropertyStarsJobs.Com 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.

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

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

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

604-618-6401 Marcel. Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

281 171

DRYWALL

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net

HELP WANTED

• Stamped • Exposed Aggregate • Broom Finish

HERFORT CONCRETE

COMPETITIVE RATES

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

DECOR CONCRETE STAMPING

Only applications going to personal interviews will be contacted. All applications treated conﬁdential

WE WILL TRAIN!

FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL

CONCRETE & PLACING

Please respond with resume to “themanager@unalloy-iwrc.com

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

We’re accepting applications for full and part-time stylists for our Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows locations.

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Free Estimates

Material Handling Assistant/Driver

Is Hiring Hair Stylists

CLEANING SERVICES

604-807-3464 / 604-466-8401

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

GREAT CLIPS

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

CRIMINAL RECORD?

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Experience in wire rope and rigging products considered a definite asset. Knowledge of perforated metals an asset also. The successful individual will have a proven track record in industrial sales. Currently sales area is lower mainland. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit program.

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Full Time Position Classified Business Centre 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@blackpress.com or mail your resume with covering letter to Black Press Classified Business Centre, #100, 5460 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C. V3S 5J9. Closing date is July 2, 2012.

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Unalloy-IWRC (div. Samuel, Sons) a diverse metals distributor looking for a key individual to join our sales team.

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CARRIERS NEEDED

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

Super Save is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

GARDENING

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

CLEANING SERVICES

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

COUNTER PERSON

candymassage.blogspot.com/

(some baking req’d) Permanent Part-Time position.

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

Must be friendly & outgoing. Apply in person with resume to:

The Lunch Doctor

12139 Harris Rd., Pitt Meadows before 11am or after 1pm.

604-465-5955 F/T Waitress - Hamada Japanese Rest. (Maple Ridge) High School grad. 3-5 yrs exp. Eng. $ 9.50/hr + Graduity. Fax: 604-467-5326

CUSTOMIZED HOUSECLEANING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS * Move-Outs * Staging *Inside Windows & Organizing. Call Marie 604-467-1118.

WE’RE ON THE WEB Browse Classified Listings On-line www.bcclassified.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

300

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

EAGLE TILE

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

Running this ad for 8yrs

356

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

PAINT SPECIAL

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

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

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

Full Landscape Construction for 33 Years. Locally owned and operated. All work guaranteed. FREE ESTIMATES

www.pearllandscapes.com

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

DISPOSAL BINS

ACCURATE PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES

Steve 778-848-0036 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Residential & Commercial Services

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

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Maple Ridge

778-834-6234 MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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

“

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

Dean 604-834-3076 OF Home (604)501-9290

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

HOGFUEL

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

Please call for pricing

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

YARD SALE Neon Beer signs, Tools, Fishing equipment, US Military Clothes, Antiques, Bikes, Garden equip, Kids stuff Many Collectibles

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

(604)465-1311

312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

meadowslandscapesupply.com

338

PLUMBING

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

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

TREE SERVICES

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

#1 IN RATES AND SERVICE. Licensed, insured. Clogged Drains. No job too small. 604-805-2488.

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

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

SUNDECKS

Free Estimates * Fully Insured .Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

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

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ 288 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

28 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED

604-618-6401 Marcel Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.

300

LANDSCAPING

Call Tim 604-612-5388

REACH

Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers. Call bcclassified.com at 604-575-5555

283A

HANDYPERSONS

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

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

341

604-465-1311

MOVING & STORAGE

Complete Maintenance

Meadows Landscape Supply

320

NO Wood byproducts used

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

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

604-465-3189 DUTCH TOUCH Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

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

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

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Business / Industrial / Apartments Residential W Strata Complexes WMalls

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

374

604.319.1993

AT SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD Lic. & Ins. Exc. Refs. 15% Discount google our site 604-317-4729

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

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

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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

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

506

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

533

FERTILIZERS

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

VACATION OF YOUR DREAMS... Check the Travel Bargains in bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms 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

FURNITURE

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

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW Single items to entire households

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 SALE on last 4 St. Bernese puppies, 3 mo. 2nd shots. Come see! $500. 604-796-0116 WHIPPET PUPPIES, born May 10, reg’d, housebroken, $750. Please call: (403)210-0884, (403)999-9041 (Calgary)

463-4449 or 209-6583

BROWN SUEDE Theatre couch. Good condition. Must pick up. $200. 778-899-2837.

Brown Suede Theatre Couch. Good condition. Must pick up please. $200.00 778-899-2837

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

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

609

Scott 604-891-9967

Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

Gary 467-3024

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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

Cellular 604-671-9694

Weather permitting

German Shepherd pups, ckc reg, 1st shots, deworm, parents gd temp. $900. 604-796-3026 no sun calls

Boom lift W Windows Gutter Cleaning

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

604-856-5165

PETS

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

pressurewashing

604-537-4140

EVERY Sunday 7am

548

Call Ian 604-724-6373

$45/Hr

MAPLE RIDGE barn with 19 stalls, with acreage 128 Ave/216 St. $1000 + utils. (604)722-5609

477

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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

BOARDING

604.786.8769

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

Local & Long Distance

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

PETS

PRESSURE WASHING

Housewashing Painting Gutter Cleaning

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

CHOICE RENOVATIONS

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

HOME REPAIRS

SWAP MEET

TOPSOIL

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

MISC SERVICES

TWILIGHT DRIVE-IN

TAKE THE

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

317

~ Rain or Shine ~ Top of Cedar Hill & Cherry

corner 232nd & 128thAve

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

Chain saws, tools, 9 bikes, teak dining table, 6 chairs, Tenvey band drum set.

This Sat to Mon 9am ~ 7pm

RECYCLE-IT!

Seven Days a Week

Electric fireplace & mantle, Golf clubs, Exercise equip, Sewing machine & LOTS MORE!!!

260 St. & Fraser Hwy, Langley

www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

Improvements,

Prompt Delivery Available

GARAGE / MOVING & ESTATE SALE Friday & Saturday ~ 9 to 5 100’S OF ANTIQUES

Maple Ridge

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

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

GARAGE SALES

MISSION

MAPLE RIDGE. Multi Family Sale. 233 Street. Sat., June 30 - 9am to 3pm. Furn., Collectibles, & More....

We Recycle! GO GREEN!

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

551

Multi Family Garage Sale Sat June 30th 9am ~ 3pm

11588 ~ 232nd St Unit #1 Cottonwood Village

Free Estimate

.Jim’s Mowing www.jimsmowing.ca

GARAGE SALES

StumpMaster Tree Stump Removal

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

D Stump & Root Grinding

Call Dan @ 604.805.0425 ISA Certiﬁed Arborist

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

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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REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $775/$875

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large,

New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

RV SITES AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BRENTWOOD Apartments

Pitt Meadows

Deluxe 3 Bdrm. ST Available July 1

Gas F/P, D/W, garburator, lndry hook-up, underground prk. Across from Elem. School. Walk to W. Coast Express. No pets. For more information, google us.

Phone 604-465-9823 COQ CTR 2 BR 2 BA Condo,5 appls, gas f/p, 1100 sf, storage, newer cpt, patio, sec u/g prkg, $1250 + util. Aug1. N/S, N/P. 778239-1711 Coquitlam 996sf clean 2bdrm 2bath nr Coq Ctr Douglas Coll, aquatic ctr NP/NS July1 $1295. 604-941-3259 Coquitlam Silver Springs beaut clean 2bdrm 2bath unobstructed view nr Coq Ctr all schls Doug Coll. NP/NS $1400 July 1.604-941-3259

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

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE

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

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

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

736

HOMES FOR RENT

2 Bedroom Apt $840/mo

MAPLE RIDGE 20963 Lougheed Hwy. 3 bedroom home centrally located, large yard, $1100/mo pets negotiable, July 1st (604)306-5752

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 CENTRAL 1 bdrm apt, $715/mo incl heat, h/w, N/P. Avail. NOW. Call 604-476-6683. MAPLE RIDGE central. Spacious 1 bdrm apts. Deck, W/D, Prkg. ns/np. $600. Avail now. 604-937-3534. MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg Nr amen NS/NP $1100+util Ref. Immed 604-512-8725

Maple Ridge dwntwn, 2nd flr south facing 1 bd ste in sm apt bldg, reno, $750 + utils. July 1. 604-880-4418

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 2 Bdrm small Heritage house. Total new looks with brand new furnace with heat pump, air filtration & air cond, new wiring, plumbing, W/D, F/S window coverings, covered patio, fenced backyard with playhouse and shed. N/S, pet ok $1275. Ref’s a Must 12219-227th St (604)467-4583

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

MAPLE RIDGE

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

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

604-463-3000 MAPLE RIDGE: Prime Retail office space 2500 sf. 224th & McIntosh 2nd flr above Jim’s Pizza. Avail. now. Reasonable. (604)230-3058

752

SUITES, UPPER

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

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).

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

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

(604)466-5799 MAPLE RIDGE. Lrg, new 1 bdrm & den gr/flr apt. Luxurious, S/S appls, granite counters, prkg, f/p. $1180. Avail July. Call 778-386-1243.

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

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

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1987 CAMARO 2.8, just AirCared, looks excellent and runs excellent, $1495. Call: (604)866-6168. 1998 CHEVY MALIBU, 1 owner, only 80,000 miles. $5,000 obo. Phone 778-237-0828.

1990 Dodge Diesel Tow Truck. 5sp Runs exc, needs work, some whl lift parts missing lows km’s Pic’s avail $1900 or sell/parts 604 - 996 - 8734

830

MOTORCYCLES

2002 TRIUMPH TROPHY. Low k’s, new battery, runs good. $4,700. Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

16½’ RV travel trailer, Jay Suther Sport by Jayco, purchased new in Sept. 2010. Asking $10,900. (604)536-9108

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

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm suite $735 1 Bdrm & den suite $815 2 Bdrm corner suite $895 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

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

1983 Dodge ext van, raised roof, camperized runs gd, needs lots of sm work New tires Lots of upgrades Pics avail $1500 604 - 996 - 8734

TRANSPORTATION

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

604-464-7548

1989 Chev Getaway van raised roof, partially camperized. New tires, no rust. P/W, alarm, runs good. Pic’s avail. $1550. 604 - 996 - 8734

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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.

2007 30ft Trail Bay Tow Trailer full load generator awning 2 TV’s 13ft slide $16,900. 604-556-3731

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

Call 604-467-3944 MAPLE RIDGE extra lrg room, incls hydro/cable/laundry small pet OK $400. 604-467-0836, 778-235-5170

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE, 3 bdrm, sep lndry, NP, avail now, $1100/mth. incl hydro & heat. Phone (778)558-9096.

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

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

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Polo Club Apartments

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MAPLE RIDGE, Bachelor suite on Bus Route. Small pets OK $600/mo all util’s incld. immed (604)467-9734 MAPLE RIDGE beautiful 1 bdrm suite, walk in closet, F/P, 5 appls, NS/NP $950 incl util 604-240-8358 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, bright 1 bdrm suite, D/W, W/D, jacuzzi tub, gas F/P, $950/mo incl hydro. Avail Aug. 1. Call (604)328-5631. MAPLE RIDGE ctrl bright g/l 1 bdrm sh w/d, N/S. Cats ok. Nr transit. Gas f/p, prkg $700 incl util/full cble. Avail now or Aug 1. 604-463-5592. MAPLE RIDGE. Quiet, clean 2 bdrm sunny SxS duplex, fncd yard, pri setting. N/P. $850.604-240-8358 MAPLE RIDGE. Spac bachelor ste. W/D, hotplate, toaster oven. Nr bus. $600 incl util. ns/np. 604-467-5820 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 1/3acre $900 Aug 1 604-837-2565

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AUTO FINANCING

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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.

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

TRANSPORTATION

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TOWNHOUSES

East Maple Ridge, 3 Bedroom, 2 levels, 1250sqft, quiet family complex, need responsible tenants ASAP for a 1 year term, No smoking, pet ok upon approval, $1500 + utilities, e-mail with info to kellywood5@shaw.ca

TRANSPORTATION

Maple Ridge

Avail July 1 - Ref’s req’d

Call Cole 778.828.8219 or 604.942.6466

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

Maple Ridge 22450-121st Street

1 Month FREE Rent

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 St., 4 bdrm. house, 6 appl., $2000 mo. + utils. (604)722-5609

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

MAPLE RIDGE, 11672 ~ 224th St.

715

Maple Ridge “Shady Lane” 2 Bdrm, Duplex. Very Nice area near Hospital & schools, fenced back yard, work/storage shop, 4 appl’s n/p, n/s, ref req’d $950. mo 604-463-4051

1 bdrm $790/mo - No pets

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)

PORT MOODY - HERITAGE MTN. Ravine Drive. 5 Bdrms + lrg office, 3-5 baths, approx. 3000 sq.ft. on 2 floors, gorgeous city view from both floors, dble garage, ensuite with jacuzzi, spacious decks, $2200/mo. 2 Bdrm, lrg w/view, + office space, 1300 sq.ft., insuite w/d, all appls. $1100. Avail July 1. 604-725-4873.

Near Shopping & Amenities.

604.477.0603

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

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MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl 2 bdrm, full bath, carport, Xstorage, own w/d, np,ns, July 1 $950 (604)808-6874

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

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604-463-7450 604-463-2236

RENTALS

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

GREAT LOCATION

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 1978 14x60 2bdrm in Ruskin park $34,900 & New SRI single & double wides from $84,900. 604-830-1960.

RENTALS

2002 HONDA CIVIC, clean, lots upgrades, high kms, $2800 obo. Micheline tires 1yr. 604- 536-1999 2004 Mazda 3, Silver, standard, 87,000 kms. $8000. (604)479-0750 2004 MERCEDES E500, 4-matic, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, black, 145K. good cond, no accid, $10,200 obo. 778-881-1216.

TRUCKS & VANS

2001 GMC 1500. Reg cab, in top condition, 158,000/km, V6, plenty of extras. $5800. 604-823-6530 2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng., new B.J. & brakes. Inspected. $8900 obo (604)826-0519 2003 FORD WINDSTAR, rebuilt auto trans. Runs exc. Green. $3000 obo. (604)826-0519

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