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Health Care Assisted suicide is about a choice. p6

Pitt council accepts tax petition. p3

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City begins process to pave over farmland Votes 4-3 in favour of large exclusion application

by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

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Go slow Elizabeth Lubenow, who lives along 132nd Avenue, east of 224th Street, participates in Park the Street Day, a protest intended to slow drivers along that stretch, on Thursday. The Alouette Valley Association has proposed adding a linear parkway along the road to allow pedestrians, cyclists, dog walkers and horses to safely move between parks in the area. They say that it is an old road not meant for the heavy traffic on it now.

The City of Pitt Meadows will submit an application to remove a large tract of farmland from the agricultural reserve, paving the way for commercial development along a green stretch on the north side of Lougheed Highway.

On Tuesday, council voted 4-3 in favour of asking staff to prepare an exclusion application, based on concept pitched in a recent land use study that would see all 50.9 hectares (125 acres) of land developed.

Of the land being considered for development, only 17.5 hectares (43 acres) is zoned highway commercial.

See Petition, p3

Council mulls live pet sale ban Would apply to all pets other than reptiles, fish

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Proposed changes to the District of Maple Ridge’s animal control bylaw could spell the end of live pet sales for new pet stores.

The ban has been suggested by district bylaw staff to help control animal populations and to improve the living conditions of the animals.

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“It’s all for the benefit of the public and the pets themselves,” said Maple Ridge bylaws director Liz Holitzki.

The live pet sale ban would apply to all pets, other than reptiles and fish. However, existing pet stores wouldn’t be subject to the ban.

Holitzki is also recommending mandatory sterilization for all rabbits sold in Maple Ridge pet stores.

“Rabbits are a huge issue, especially in other municipalities where rabbit populations have got out of control,” she said.

The bylaw change was proposed to council this week and will be

voted on this September, and also singles out pit bulls as “aggressive” and would charge their owners a licensing fee four times that of other breeds.

The fee would apply to pit bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, American pit bull terriers, or a cross of any of the breeds.

Pit bull owners would be required to pay a $200 “aggressive dog” licensing fee annually, and require their dog to be muzzled when off the owner’s property.

Pit bulls would also be subject to higher impound fees.

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Holitzki said a number of Lower Mainland municipalities have already enacted similar bylaws, banning live pets sales in pet stores.

Gary Penno, co-owner of Mr. Pets in Maple Ridge, said the pets at his store are kept in humane conditions.

“We have state-of-the art housing facilities in all our stores which utilize stainless steel, glass and ABS plastics, which make cleaning easier and sanitary... [and] ensure the pets have the correct bedding and access to clean water at all times,” said Penno.

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Pitt council accepts tax petition But no commitment for zero tax increase

by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

Pitt Meadows council approved Option C, to remove all 50.9 hectares of land north of Lougheed Highway from the agricultural reserve. files

‘Once taken out, can’t put it back’ Petition from front The remaining 32.5 hectares (80 acres) would have to be removed from the provincial agricultural land reserve.

“We want to create jobs close to home,” said Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters, who cast the deciding vote.

“We heard ... that our residents want to have a balanced tax base. This helps us achieve that.”

Council’s decision went against the wishes of Pitt Meadows residents who commented on the land use study. They overwhelmingly supported the first option, or Concept A, which set aside 16 hectares (39.5 acres) for farming or other agricultural uses, like a land trust or food processing facility.

Of the three options sketched out by consultants in the study, the ones that set aside land for agricultural uses wouldn’t generate enough money to cover the costs of building the North Lougheed Connector, a road that’s needed to access the commercial strip.

Even the third option, which proposes a mix of uses, including big stores, a hotel or conference centre, showrooms or a business park on the entire 50.9 hectares site, will struggle to meet the costs.

Councillors who voted in favour of paving the entire site, however, were confident the developer would build the North Lougheed Connector, before the site is completely built out. The report, by consultants AECOMM, estimated build-out would take at least a decade.

The city still maintains the connector is being proposed as a way to take traffic off Old Dewdney Trunk Road and point to farmers as the impetus behind the 3.6 kilometre road, which would stretch from Harris Road to Golden Ears Way. “I think this is a win-win for our community,” Coun. Gwen O’Connell said before voting in support of the exclusion application.

“This is the way we are going to get that road built without costing our taxpayers any money.

We have farmers down on Dewdney Trunk hiring flag people at 11 o’clock at night to move the hay off their fields. How irresponsible is this council

that we would allow that to occur in our community?”

O’Connell said council would be able to dictate when the road would be built.

“The developer can be told by our council that he has to build the road tomorrow. He doesn’t get to decide when the road goes in.”

Couns. Tracy Miyashita and Doug Bing see potential development of the site as a way to expand the city’s tax base.

“I am very excited about the opportunity to support more employment. We are trying to diversify our economy and take some of the [tax] burden of residents,” said Bing.

Couns. Bruce Bell, Janis Elkerton and Dave Murray voted against exclusion and suggested the city hold off on developing the land.

“It’s far too soon. Any road that goes through there needs to hook up to an interchange at Harris Rd. and Lougheed,” Bell said.

Elkerton proposed the city put stop signs along Dewdney Trunk Road to push traffic off it. She

The road through farmland Pitt Meadows’ plan to punch a road through farmland was approved by the Agricultural Land Commission in 2010 – with a long string attached.

The commission’s decision requires the city to get covenants assigned to the land titles for each of the properties that will be adjacent to the new road. Those covenants would require each property to remain farmland.

Building the road would occupy seven hectares of farmland and cut in half six parcels, four of which are currently farmed.

Another condition required the road to be built within three years to help reduce speculation on farmland in the area.

The city will most likely apply for an extension for the road approval.

Director of operations Kim Grout said the city has asked that the commission to reconsider the conditions on the

stressed there were no guarantees that the developer would keep a promise to build the road, even if council stipulates it.

“Look at South Bonson,” said Elkerton, pointing to the waterfront development where a chapel and pub were promised but have yet to materialize.

“You may plan to do something, but whether something actually happens is often up to the developer. I don’t think it’s reasonable to think that they would put up this money just to get this site rezoned and out of the agricultural land reserve.”

Murray, meanwhile, worried that the city was slowly pushing its urban boundary into farmland, a fear echoed by environmentalists who opposed construction of the road and development on the site.

“Once you take land out of the agricultural land reserve, you can’t get it back. Once you pave it over, it’s finished. That’s what we have to be aware of,” Murray said.

connector.

The commission has indicated it would reconsider the covenants when making a decision on land use in that area.

SmartCentres, parent company to Pitt Meadows Shopping Centres Ltd., owns a large chunk of land stretching from Harris Road to the Meadows Gardens Golf Course along the highway and intends to build a mall on the site.

SmartCentres did not respond when asked if the company were willing to fork out $9.5 million to build the road before their property is completely developed.

NDP MLA Michael Sather, who has been a vocal critic of the city’s plans for development, hopes the Agricultural Land Commission tosses out the city’s exclusion application.

Sather wants the city to come clean to the Agricultural Lands Commission about what he suspects is the real intention for building the road – a connector to serve a yet-to-be built mall.

“If you really want to control traffic, put stop signs on Old Dewdney Trunk,” said Sather.

A petition asking the City of Pitt Meadows for no increase on next year’s property taxes was accepted by council Tuesday, without a commitment to comply with the request.

Mayor Deb Walters began the city’s regular council meeting with a speech in response to the petition, before it was presented to council, with 900 signatures.

“In the past two weeks, in particular, there has been a lot of interest and discussion around the issue of taxes,” said Walters.

“I want to emphasize to all our citizens regardless of what you have been told: no final decision has been made with regards to taxation rates at this time.”

She assured residents that the tax increase for 2013 would be kept to a minimum.

“We have sent a clear message to staff to bring back a conservative budget without cutting services, provide us with more detail and look at ways to provide more options for public engagement,” she added.

Walters, however could not promise tax payers there would be no increase.

“It’s unrealistic,” she said. “[The petition] will become part of the report that comes to council as part of the budget process and it will be considered.”

Walters speech failed to placate Tom Murray and his wife Norma, who say they’ve been overwhelmed by the support they’ve received since starting the petition. The signatures were collected in the span of a week, and represent more than the margin by which Walters defeated his nearest challenger, John Becker, in last fall’s municipal election.

Becker campaigned on a promise to present a budget with a zero tax increase.

See Petition, p4

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Car Care Mayor to send letter to petition signees with Cyril Barry

TWO TECHS I heard a funny story the other day when I was out fishing with my old buddy Dave so I thought I’d pass it on for everybody to hear. Being two old auto tech’s when we get together the conversation usually turns to auto repairs at some point.

When I first met Dave he was an apprentice and I was a journeyman and we worked together in the same shop. Now Dave is the shop foreman for a Mercedes Dealership in Kamloops, BC and he works on Mercedes vehicles all day.

Part of Dave’s job is to talk to customers when they have specific concerns or they need answers to tough technical questions that the service staff can’t answer. One day he got summoned to the service desk to explain to a long time customer why the power steering pump needs to be fixed on his car, which after all is a Mercedes. Dave replied, it’s a car which is a machine and all cars have parts that wear out. All machines require maintenance as nothing is made to last forever. Dave said the look of amazement on the customers face told the whole story, after all the years this fellow had been driving cars he’d never related his car to being a machine albeit a complicated one. The point being is that all machines need to be maintained which includes all makes an models from the low end Korean cars to the high end Japanese & Euro cars. They all require periodic visits to the repair shop. When I say repair shop, I’m not referring to the bays at a big box grocery or hardware store or the drive thru bays at the corner drive thru oil change facility or speciality shop. I’m referring to fully certified full service Independent repair shop or the dealer’s shop. I know that most of you think getting your car serviced while shopping in their store, or sitting in your car in convenient but it’s nowhere close to the level of professionalism that you get at Independent Full Service or Dealer Shops. Another fallacy is cost of repairs, some of you think you’re paying less when you avoid full service and dealer shops when the reality is nothing could be further from the truth. Only a full service or dealer shop can properly evaluate your entire vehicle and inform you of what it needs, the order of importance of what’s required and where best to spend your hard earned, over taxed dollars.

Petition from p3 Despite Walter’s assurances, the Murrays point out that just last week, four councillors passed a resolution for staff to prepare a budget based on a four per cent tax increase each of the next four years.

Walter’s stressed four per cent is just a “guideline.” The final outcome, she added, would be much lower.

“It’s council-speak,” said Norma Murray.

“It’s not English. We are not stupid.”

“I think those who have signed the petition are going to wonder what’s going to happen next and they are going to hold them to it.”

Tom Murray and several other residents plan on attending budget workshops, which

start in fall, to make sure the city tightens spending.

“There are going to be some fireworks, I really believe it,” Murray added.

“They are saying they know they can’t reach the zero budget. We are going to try and show them they are able to go a whole lot lower. I am really ticked at this point. I want to get to zero.”

According to the city, a one-per-cent tax increase equates to $142,000. To gift residents a “zero” tax increase, Pitt Meadows would have to cut $568,000 from a budget of $20 million.

The Murrays and many who signed the petition want the city to at least go through the

exercise of preparing a budget with no tax increase, just to see what it looks like or what services, if any, would need to be cut.

The city, however, says the exercise would be a waste of staff resources.

Instead, Walters will be sending a letter, outlining the city’s stance on taxation, to each of the 900 people who signed the petition.

Two city councillors believe their colleagues should heed the concerns voiced in the petition, instead of dismissing them.

“I would have taken the petition seriously,” said Coun. Bruce Bell.

Bell tried to get councillors to support a resolution last week that directed staff to

prepare a budget based on a three per cent tax increase, but failed to get enough support to see it pass.

“I am certainly listening to [the petition],” said Coun. Janis Elkerton.

“It’s the same concern that was reflected during the election. We have to cut the taxes.

Don’t direct staff to prepare a budget at four per cent when you plan on cutting it anyway.

That’s a waste of their time too.”

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The annual event will take place in the parking lot of the Maple Ridge Baptist Church at 222nd Street and Lougheed Highway, and has raised $38,642 over the past 10 years.

All money raised goes to the Vancouver General Hospital Burn Unit.

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Summer paving Road crews hit Maple Ridge streets projects about to start in city $1.8 million for capital works

by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter Get ready for a few traffic delays in Pitt Meadows this summer as crews begins to dig up pavement to lay down new roads and water lines.

The city will begin its $1.8 million capital works program this week and expects work to continue until the end of September.

Engineering services coordinator Ike De Boer said the biggest project for this year is paving Kennedy Road, a task that includes building a multi-use off road path along it.

The projects that’s most likely to cause a few traffic headaches is the repaving planned for Neaves Road, west of Sharpe Road.

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ing the hell out of it,” said De Boer.

Contractors hired to do the work will try to keep disturbances to a minimum and residents in the area will be notified in advance of planned work.

De Boer reminds motorists to slow down and follow the instruction of traffic controllers.

Roadwork: • repaving Harris Road from McDonald Road to the Alouette Rive Bridge; • repaving Neaves Road; • paving the parking lot in front of Pitt Meadows arena; • repaving 193rd Avenue, south of Hammond Road.

The District of Maple Ridge has a number of paving and road improvement projects currently underway, while the weather cooperates.

• Road, drainage and walkability improvements are underway along 232nd Streets between 124th and 128th avenues. Road improvements include a concrete sidewalk, bicycle lanes, paving and streetlights. Construction is expected to be completed next month, with a price tag of $1.18 million.

• 122nd Avenue will be see improvements between 216th and 222nd streets. A bike lane will be added, as will traffic calming measures. The road base will be replaced, with concrete curbs and gutters added. Construction will run from August to October, and cost $1.23 million.

• Four-way stops along Abernethy Way at 227th, 228th, and 230th streets will be replaced with traffic lights to improve flow along the arterial route. An asphalt

multi-use path from 224th St. to 232nd streets and improved lighting will also be added. Construction will run from August to October, and cost $1.25 million.

• Water main replacement along Dewdney Trunk Road between Laity and 216th streets is expected to be completed next month. The $541,000 project will replace and upgrade the water main to 300-millimetre diameter pipe.

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• Road paving work will also take place along Fern Crescent (23800 to 24000 blocks), Dewdney Trunk Road (between 224th and 222nd streets), 224th Street (12000 to 12300 blocks), and Abernethy Way (between 224th and 227th streets).

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Wagging the dog District of Maple Ridge staff are recommending a new animal control bylaw that singles out pit bulls as “aggressive” and would charge their owners a licensing fee four times that for other breeds.

The fee would apply to pit bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, American pit bull terriers, or a cross of any of them.

Pit bull owners would be required to pay a $200-ayear “aggressive dog” licensing fee, and require their dogs to be muzzled when off the owner’s property. Pit bulls would also be subject to higher impound fees.

The B.C. SPCA says pit bulls and the like aren’t any more aggressive than other breeds.

Among the breeds most often associated with dog bites, golden retrievers and Chihuahuas are the worst offenders.

Pit bulls are way down the list.

Reality is, more people own golden retrievers than pit bulls, whose bite is feared more than that of a Chihuahua.

And you don’t see poodles guarding grow ops.

But the district is reacting to public concerns about pit bulls, trying to update a bylaw last changed in 1977.

Trouble is, the legislation being proposed punishes responsible dog owners instead of encouraging them, and provides a false sense of security for residents.

By charging a higher fee, some pit bull owners just might not license their dogs – or forgo spaying and neutering and essential vaccinations.

Or, as seen in the U.S., where similar breeds have been banned, problem pet owners just move on to different types.

Studies show breed specific laws don’t increase safety for people and their companion animals.

Any dog with strong jaws and a prey drive needs to be well-managed. The SPCA suggests offering a discount on licenses to pet owners who can prove their dogs have successfully passed obedience school. Requiring all male dogs to be neutered would also help prevent dog bites, as well as help control the size of the dog population.

The bylaw, as it’s proposed, discriminates against a certain breed, and seems a simple, unfair solution to appease fears that may be unfounded. Basically, its says the district doesn’t want these dogs in Maple Ridge, when really what we don’t want is irresponsible dog owners.

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Assisted suicide is about a choice A

s expected, Gloria Taylor will soon be deprived of her newfound freedom to decide how and when she wishes to die.

Federal minister of justice Rob Nicholson has indicated his government will appeal the judgment Health Care of the B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lynne Marco Terwiel Smith. The Justice had authorized Taylor to avail herself of an assisted suicide under very strict conditions and, at the same time, charged Parliament to amend the existing law.

Currently, it forbids assisted suicide, and Justice Smith finds that unconstitutional.

The appeal has not yet been filed, and until such time, Justice Smith’s judgment stands.

The moment the B.C. Court of Appeal agrees to hear the appeal, Mrs. Taylor will no longer be able to end her life with the assistance of another person.

Before I go any further, it would be helpful to describe the difference between assisted suicide and euthanasia. Many people think these two words mean the same thing; far from it.

We euthanize – kill – sick dogs, horses cats and other animals when they are beyond help, too old or when we decide they are a nuisance or dangerous, as we

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all too often do with bears and cougars.

Most of the time, people with professional training do the killing and do this in a humane way.

We then call it euthanizing, presumably to make us feel a little less guilty for killing an animal that had no choice in the matter I have the impression this feeling of guilt is virtually absent among the great majority of people eating beef, chicken, and pork. They do not give it much thought as to how and what happened to the millions of animals before they appear on their plates.

Let us not kid ourselves, they were slaughtered – killed – and we do not even dream of saying they were euthanized.

Assisted suicide is a different matter, because here the person makes a choice to end his or her life.

The will to live is very strong among all living creatures. With the exception of the two-legged homo sapiens, no other species engages in conscious suicidal behaviour.

As a family physician, I have had ample opportunity to intervene when someone was at their wits end and considered ending it all.

Diagnosing and treating profound depression is often very gratifying for both the doctor and the patient.

To assist a person to step back from the brink and getting on with life, dealing with the demons that drove him or her to seriously considering or even trying but failing to commit suicide is

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professionally fulfilling.

Not everyone has the mental capacity or fortitude to deal constructively with devastating events in one’s life.

Mental illness, sudden death of a loved one, financial ruin, a failed marriage all can trigger profound despondency to the point where life does appear to be meaningless and the only option to escape from it all is death.

Some write a note, others leave their family and friends just wondering what they could have done to prevent the self-inflicted death. But when all is said and done, their suicide was not illegal.

In the case of people with ALS, such as Mrs. Taylor and many others who suffer from a terminal incurable disease, it takes a lot of courage and wisdom to face and accept the inevitable. Many let nature take its course, and with competent palliative care, they can die peacefully when the time comes.

But there are some who are terminally ill, but mentally clear and competent people and they want to have a say in how and when they die.

In some cases, even the best doctors cannot relieve their terrible suffering, and it is physically impossible for these tormented people to act themselves when they wish to die. They would need the assistance of someone to facilitate their departure, either with providing the patient with the means to selfadminister or to ask someone to do what needs to be done to fulfill their last wish.

See Health Care, p7

This week’s question: Should pit bull owners be charged more to license their pets?

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THE NEWS/letters ‘I have a cat that bites people’ EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Proposed bylaw to single out pit bulls (The News, July 18).

I have breed and owned Staffies for more than 35 years and have never had a problem like Maple Ridge district staff are sighting.

It seems to me that the proposed $200 per ‘aggressive’ dog fee is a way of justifying the wage increases at municipal hall.

Don’t target responsible owners of these dogs. Invite yourself to a home that has them for pets and see for yourselves.

It’s the majority that are being punished for the minority. Take a public vote.

I also own one of the most dangerous dogs, the Chihuahua. I cannot believe that in a humane society that a municipality could implement this legislation without public input.

I also have friends with pit bulls and American Staffies and they are responsible owners, love their dogs, and have not had problems with them biting anyone.

I have a cat that bites people. Are they going to ban cats?

I don’t mean to be rude to the council members, but they certainly will not get my vote when election time comes around.

ROBYN BATRYN MAPLE RIDGE

online comments How humiliating • Nancy Halford · Windsor Secondary: Re: Proposed bylaw to single out pit bulls (mapleridgenews.com).

Never mind the well known fact that BSL legislation has not helped the problem of dog attacks in the provinces and townships in the U.S. where it has been enforced, but like some have commented on this post, we are better served to preventing future attacks by dealing with the owners rather than the specific breed. Just as we train our children and pets with positive reinforcement, why not give credit and benefits to those who are responsible owners. All of my amstaffs are certified St. John’s Ambulance Therapy dogs. Can you even imagine after the amount of socializing and training I have done with my purebred show dogs, walking them about town with a muzzle? How humiliating. It would make people more afraid of these breeds, because those people who don’t know the reason behind it would really believe they need to wear muzzles. It would destroy all of the things positive work we have done with the bull breeds to change the way that these dogs are viewed.

Animals have no choice Health Care from p6 Justice Smith has charged our politicians to rewrite the laws so that in these exceptional cases their constitutional right to self-determination is upheld and those wiling to assist are not going to be charged and sent to jail.

By appealing once again, our weak-kneed politicians want the courts to rewrite the law instead of accepting the responsibility themselves.

The animals have no choice in the matter. I would hope it will never come to pass that we start to euthanize people the way we do with animals.

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

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Traffic congestion is obvious EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Some rocket scientists have concluded that traffic congestion in Greater Vancouver is worse than almost anywhere in North America.

I’ll bet someone sucked some big public tax dollars out of the trough to do this study and arrive at this nobrain conclusion.

Well, it isn’t rocket science and you don’t need degrees in traffic engineering to make this obvious observation.

One of the major causes is very simple – too many single-family residential subdivisions sprawled between Vancouver and Hope on both sides of the Fraser River.

The answer doesn’t lie in building more highways and bridges. That would only create even greater traffic problems.

Solutions must be found to reduce the volume of single occupant vehicles on our roads and that must begin at

city hall, not at Translink or the province or federal governments.

I don’t think there is a single example anywhere in the urban world where single family residential development will support or make transit viable.

The solution must come from the densification of housing in practical development nodes where transit would be viable and desirable, but that requires munic-

ipal councils to make intelligent decisions – a seemingly impossible task for our local councils.

In the meantime, we will continue to allow residential sprawl and will also continue to finance an increasingly useless transit system as people remain stuck in their single occupant vehicles whilst commuting to their jobs in the city.

SANDY MACDOUGALL MAPLE RIDGE

Shine light on perks afforded public sector T

here has been much debate over the provincial government’s net-zero mandate, the B.C. Liberals’ recent negotiating stance predicated on finding savings within existing provisions to fund any increases else- Commentary Christopher Foulds where.

There has also been much complaining among public-sector unions.

While net-zero was not an official mandate adopted at the municipal level, the annual one per cent to three per cent salary increases enjoyed by many city workers in B.C. in recent contracts are luxurious compared to what is happening in Scranton, Pa. The mayor of the city best known as the home of fictitious Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company featured in the NBC comedy remake The Office has reduced wages of city employees to levels local paperboys and babysitters would reject.

Mayor Christopher Doherty introduced the new hourly wage of $7.25 for police officers, firefighters, garbage collectors – and for himself.

This is all part of the dilemma facing Scranton, which stares at a $16.8-million budget deficit. It’s either massive service cuts, a 78 per cent tax hike over three years or the pauper’s wage across the board.

It’s ugly and the battle will eventually rage in the courts.

Compared to Scranton, employees of Kamloops and other B.C. municipalities are living like royalty, according to a recent study conducted by the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C. (ICBA).

The association looked at compensation packages afforded city employees and found pay and benefits packages are an astonishing 30 to 40 per cent higher than that given workers doing identical jobs in the private sector.

Take Kamloops, for example, where city workers enjoy dental, medical, extended-health and group life-insurance benefits courtesy of taxpayers.

Did you know Kamloops’ city workers don’t pay a dime toward their benefits package? It is funded 100 per cent by taxpayers.

Why, when virtually every private company has an employee/employerpay structure?

Did you know Kamloops workers are afforded 18 sick days a year and that, upon retirement, they can cash in up to 120 accumulated sick days?

That’s six months’ pay for doing nothing but showing up at work, as we are expected to do.

It’s outrageous – all of it.

When the contract expires at the end of 2013, it will be interesting to see if the powers-that-be at city hall will acknowledge how out-of-control municipal pay-and-benefits packages have become.

ICBA president Philip Hochstein

is on the mark when he sums it up: “These gold-plated pay and perk packages are the main reason why city hall never turns around to tell you your taxes are going down.

“What’s unfair about the situation is you’re being asked to send more money to the taxman off your paycheque to subsidize increases so civic workers can get pay and pension richer than yours.”

The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation concurs when looking at the rising disparity in pay and benefits between the public and private sectors.

The CTF notes that, in the past 10 years, the average government worker has seen their pay jump by 35 per cent to $1,023 a week. The average private-sector worker, meanwhile, has seen their pay increase by less than 30 per cent, to $777 a week.

Nine out of 10 government employees have workplace pension plans, the CTF notes, while two out of 10 private sector workers have plans, with 81 per cent of government employees enjoying defined (guaranteed income regardless of investment performance) plans, compared to only 14 per cent of private-sector workers enjoying the more-expensive benefit.

The structure is not sustainable and not fair to those funding it – taxpayers living on the fiscal edge more and more each year.

Christopher Foulds is editor of Kamloops This Week, a Black Press affiliate.

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by T i m Fi t z g e r a l d contributor The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District continues to lag behind the provincial average when it comes to the Ministry of Education’s Foundational Skills Assessment tests.

The ministry uses the tests to assess Grade 4 and 7 students’ comprehension of reading, writing, and arithmetic.

About 75,000 students took part in this year’s test, or about 84 per cent of students across B.C. According to the data released by Ministry of Education, Maple RidgePitt Meadows’ students in the two grades trailed the provincial average in all three areas.

Of the 1,022 Grade 4 students in the school district, 806 took part in the reading test. Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows’ students scored a 54 per cent average, meeting the provincial require-

ments, while seven per cent exceeded the level.

That compares to the government average of 70 per cent that met or exceeded the standards based on the provincial curriculum.

A total of 216, or 21 per cent, did not take the reading portion of the test.

Those same students came in with a 64 per cent level of efficiency in the writing portion, with one per cent exceeding the level. The government average was 72 per cent. Another 226, or 22 per cent, did not participate.

When it comes to math, 56 per cent of local Grade 4 students met the expectations, while five per cent exceeded the numbers. The provincial average was 64 per cent. Two hundred and nineteen students, or 21 per cent, did not take part in the math portion of the test.

Girls scored higher, on average, in all three categories for Grade 4

students.

The numbers weren’t any better for the district’s Grade 7 students.

A total of 673 of the 1,038 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows eligible students participated in the reading portion of the test, or 65 per cent.

Only 43 per cent met the government standards in reading, while six per cent exceeded.

That compares to a provincial average of 64 per cent in reading.

Fifty-five per cent of local students met the writing standard, with two per cent exceeding the mark, compared to the 71 per cent provincial average. Another 36 per cent of students did not take the test.

In arithmetic, 40 per cent of Maple RidgePitt Meadows Grade 7 students met the requirements, while two per cent surpassed the standard. The provincial average was 60 per ■cent.

Female Grade 7 students outshone their

male counterparts in both reading and writing, while recording identical averages in math.

Education Minister George Abbott defended the tests, saying they provide a clear understanding of where students stand in the three critical areas of education.

“FSA results are an important tool in measuring student achievement province-wide,” said Abbott. “They give parents, teachers, school districts and schools a snapshot of how students are doing in the core skills of reading, writing and ■ numeracy.”

He said parents want this ■ information, and he believes the more information ■ parents have, the better able they are to support and help to ■ the learning of improve their children.

Officials from School District No. 42 could not be reached for comment.

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Airport board now includes mayors Can participate in meetings, but can’t vote staff reporter The airport society has ďŹ nally amended its bylaws to allow the mayors of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge to sit on its board as directors.

The bylaw change gives the mayors the right to participate in meetings, but does not allow them to vote.

Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters welcomes the change, saying it was a long time coming. “We were never allowed in incamera meetings,� said Walters. “Now this allows us to be at the table for all discussions. That’s a good thing.�

The Pitt Meadows Regional Airport Society took over the airport from the federal government in 1997.

The society is currently run by a board of nine directors appointed by Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows municipal councils.

Walters said it is important for Pitt Meadows to be represented on the board because what goes on at the airport affects residents. “We are part owners with Maple Ridge and we have liability issues. We want to protect that,� she added.

Directors on the airport society: Michael Pierce, Mark Miller, Greg Andrews, Dr. Ann McAfee,

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Council requested the report to make sure trees growing on the Hammond Road property remain as a buffer.

Geoffrey Johnston, Murray Day and Jim Barrett.

Arborist report needed The City of Pitt Meadows wants an arborist report before it will consider an application to subdivide a property into four smaller lots.

Council requested the report to make sure trees growing on the Hammond Road property remain as a buffer.

Hub Engineering and Kuljeet Chahal have applied to have the property at 19454 Hammond Rd. rezoned from suburban residential to small lot residential.

The proposed lots are 5,446 square feet in area and will be accessed via shared driveways from Hammond Rd.

Beer garden for soccer The City of Pitt Meadows has

approved a permit for a beer garden at the newly formed West Coast Auto Group Football Club’s first adult soccer tournament.

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It’s the first time a beer garden will be allowed in one of the city’s parks.

Director of parks and facilities David Boag said club executives have worked closely with parks staff in the past to host safe and excellent quality sporting events. “They’ve earned a very high credibility, where staff are confident that this group are fully capable of hosting an event like this in a very orderly and safe manner.�

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While his store sells kittens, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, and birds, they are sourced from local breeders.

“We sell only small pets and kittens from local customers, we do not and never will sell puppies or dogs,” he said. “I understand that the city is trying to make their city a better place and I hope they gather all the information before they make a rash decision.”

Holtizki said the district would consult with pet store owners before introducing any changes to the animal control bylaw, but noted the legislation is supported by the B.C. SPCA.

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Staff laid out the district’s review process this week, which will look at owner occupancy requirements, parking impacts, enforcement, and building design, as well as existing zoning bylaw provisions.

As part of the review, staff will be conducting focus groups with local community groups and developers, hosting community-wide open house events, and an online questionnaire to gauge public opinion.

Frank Quinn, Maple Ridge’s general manager of public works and development, said the high number of neighbourhood disputes is driving the process.

“There is no easy answer, but we are hoping to find tools to deal with this,” he said.

Bylaws director Liz Holitzki said the most common complaint the bylaw department receives is concerning secondary suites.

“They tend to come from neighbours close by, usually over parking issues,” she said.

Secondary suites have been allowed in Maple Ridge since 1999, and are currently allowed only in homes on lots 6,000 sq. feet or more, while homes on smaller lots can have temporary residential units, suites that accommodate relatives or caregivers. A mobile home can also be a temporary unit on lots that are larger than an acre.

Current bylaws also require the homeowner to live in the home, something most other cities have given up on because it’s difficult to enforce.

Loosening the restrictions on secondary suites could make home ownership more affordable for some residents, and generate more dollars for the district.

“We need them as mortgage helpers and to provide affordable housing,” said Coun. Mike Morden. “We’re missing an awful lot of tax revenue.”

Possible changes to secondary suit regulations could be to require homeowners to buy a business license, or a secondary suite license, said Coun. Al Hogarth.

However, the review won’t be looking at a total ban of secondary suites, just fine-tune the current regulations.

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Construction is set to begin this month on the park, and should be completed by October.

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Metro officials say they used the figures local cities gave and had told them to include car or other allowances that are counted as taxable income.

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Jackson argues all the car allowances should be stripped out and the regional fees should be recalculated based solely on mayors’ base salaries, resulting in a modest cut in the fees for Metro directors.

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by Jef f Nage l Black Press Drivers who were hit with tough roadside impaired driving fines and other penalties before some aspects were declared invalid will not be entitled to any retroactive relief, according to a B.C. Supreme Court ruling.

Justice Jon Sigurdson rejected the claim brought by four drivers, ruling they are not entitled to be reimbursed for fines and other expenses because his original Nov. 30 decision finding the law invalid is not retroactive to its September 2010 imposition.

He also rejected arguments that the province acted in bad faith when it legislated the Administrative Roadside Prohibitions because it knew they would likely be challenged.

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It’s bad news for the initial 15,000 motorists swept up in the net of stiffer drunk driving penalties that took effect in September 2010.

Diego Solimano, a lawyer with the Surrey-based Merchant Law Group, said an appeal is under consideration, but added the ruling is a blow to the chances of 700 other clients who had so far signed up for a proposed class action lawsuit.

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Solimano said many of the affected drivers had been waiting for possible retroactive relief and still have not yet undertaken costly requirements such as attending a responsible driving program or installing an ignition interlock.

“Those penalties don’t expire with the passage of time,” he said.

Litigants in the case weren’t just demanding repayment of their fees and direct costs.

Carol Beam, whose car was impounded 34 days after a failed test in October 2010,

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Jamie Chisholm claimed $19,510 – most of it for lost wages during his 84-day driving prohibition after blowing a fail.

Scott Roberts told the court he agreed to have his $5,000 vehicle destroyed because he couldn’t afford the impound fees for 30 days.

He claimed nearly $28,000, including lost wages.

The province adjusted the law this spring after Sigurdson’s earlier ruling found it invalid because there wasn’t an adequate method to challenge a failed reading of over 0.08 on a roadside test.

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Community in focus Haney Rotary Gives $10,000

Grad Car Give Away 2012 West Coast Auto Group and Randy Saunders of West Coast Toyota recently handed the keys over to Maple Ridge Sr. Secondary student Inico Qianghang Xu. Inico is one of the many students that graduated this year in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Congratulations to Inico and her peers on all of their accomplishments. Another local high school student will be drawn next year so make sure to send your schools submissions in early.

Peter Pan Wraps Up Local businesswoman Laurel Hickman and friends dress for the Vegas-themed Ladies Night.

Haney Rotary Ladies Night event, led by Rotarian Jan Hickman, recently raised $10,000 in support of a local Lunch Bag program. The Salvation Army Caring Place and Community Services teamed up last year to provide free lunches to children who don’t have food at school. The program continues to grow and support from organizations like Haney Rotary are important to its success.

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Pastors searching for the same as you Ac t s of Faith by Bradley Christianson-Barker

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he church is in crisis mode, as the number of people leaving church each Sunday continues to outnumber the number who return.

The crisis, however, isn’t about the numbers, an increasingly secular culture or some kind of societal pressures to dismiss God. The crisis is internal.

It is in the reality of our faith, and the numbers are simply a symptom.

We have ended our genuine and persistent exploration of God’s love in lieu of doctrine, programs, services, and contentment.

Just this week I opened my email to read: “Bradley, you know I had trouble with church and ‘God’‌â€?

The trouble with ‘God’ is an expression of the trouble with church, it is the ‘god’ we’re representing, a ‘god’ that is not present, a ‘god’ that doesn’t transform

our life or our community, a ‘god’ that doesn’t impassion us to live and breathe our faith, a ‘god’ that doesn’t reect the most perfect expression in the life of Jesus.

Our faith isn’t touchable or real or visible. At least it doesn’t appear to be. Countless of my conversations begin just like that email, because the world cannot see what a Christian community is supposed to be in the midst of our crisis of faith.

Hugh Halter asks in The Tangible Kingdom, “If Christianity was only about ďŹ nding a group of people to live life with, who shared openly their search for God and allowed anyone, regardless of behavior, to seek too, and who collectively lived by faith to make the world a little more like Heaven, would you be interested?â€?

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I assure you that pastors are aware of the crisis, but we, just like you, are searching for this tangible faith. We sense, too, the inconsistencies between Jesus’ passionate message of love and our internal and unimpactful faith.

Seven words have become increasingly signiďŹ cant to my understanding of the Christian’s call. You’re probably familiar with them, “on earth as it is in heaven.â€?

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by J eff Nagel Black Press Opponents of Kinder Morgan’s plan to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline through B.C. and load much more crude oil onto tankers say a scathing U.S. report on a 2010 spill there is a wake-up call on the risks the existing line poses.

NDP politicians and B.C. environmental groups have seized on U.S. regulators’ findings in the spill at an oil pipeline owned by Enbridge Inc. into Michigan’s Kalamazoo River as grounds to terminate the company’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline to Kitimat.

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“The same risks that are raised with the transport of tar sands along an Enbridge pipeline exist for the Kinder Morgan pipeline and are even escalated because they’re using a 60-yearold pipeline,” she said.

In Michigan, an aging pipeline burst and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board blamed Enbridge for a 17-hour delay in acting to contain the breach, which spilled 840,000 gallons of oil sands crude into the Kalamazoo River and triggered a $767-million cleanup.

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Federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix both denounced Northern Gateway last week and called on Ottawa and the province to scrap it in light of the Kalamazoo report.

Muxlow said Kinder Morgan’s plans have in comparison run under the radar, but added she expects equally vocal opposition to build.

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“It is a little irresponsible,” she said. “This is a real issue. It’s happening right now – we’re all at risk. It would make sense for hopeful political parties to take a position.”

Muxlow wants Kinder Morgan to scrap the $4-billion expansion pipeline and agree to limit the use of the existing pipe to light crude or refined petroleum.

She said the Pipe Up group represents concerned people from Hope to Langley, including farmers and other residents worried about potential impacts – including reduced property values – due to the pipeline corridor.

Kinder Morgan spokesperson Lexa Hobenshield rejected suggestions the existing pipeline is unsafe.

“Age doesn’t necessarily relate to the condition of the pipeline,” she said, adding the company has a “robust” pipeline integrity process in place.

More sensitive tools now exist to monitor pipeline safety, she said.

Nor are all portions of the pipeline 60 years old.

A new tunnel beneath the Fraser River was drilled in 2002 to improve the pipeline’s chances of withstanding an earthquake, Hobenshield said.

She said claims that diluent increase the risk of corrosion are misinformation.

“Pipelines transporting diluted bitumen are not at any greater risk of corrosion than pipelines carrying any other kind of petroleum product.”

Kinder Morgan has yet to identify the exact route of its pipeline expansion, which would increase Trans Mountain’s capacity from 300,000 barrels per day now to 750,000 by 2017.

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have been suggesting, lately, that the summer is a good time for the elderly to get outside for greater levels of exercise and perhaps even take up gardening as a hobby.

While I stand by these suggestions as valid ways to improve overall health, I have to put one small caveat, or consideration into the mix. As we age, we have to pay more attention to our skin and to the effects of the sun on it. Thus, if an elderly person is going to be outside, some precautions are necessary.

The aging process is not particularly kind to our skin.

As the life-long battle between gravity and our body begins to favour gravity, things begin to droop. Our skin is no exception.

Dried by reductions in oil production, stretched by a loss of elasticity, or perhaps a loss of fatty tissue supporting it, and thinned by a slowing process of cell rejuvenation, our skin has a tendency to begin to resemble tissue paper more than the supple texture we had in our youth. Sure, there are cosmetic medical procedures that can be taken to lift the skin, but they are all temporary and not always as esthetically pleasing as we might wish.

One of the greatest enemies to healthy skin is excessive sun exposure, even more so when our skin has thinned and thus provides less protection from

the harmful rays of the sun. It is important at any age to protect yourself from excessive sunlight, but even more important for the elderly. Sun Parenting Graham Hookey screen, in combination with long sleeves and wide-brimmed hats, as well as good sunglasses that protect the eyes from UV rays, are essential preparations before venturing out on summer days. Even when the clouds are around, the power of the sun’s rays remain and protection is necessary.

It is also wise to wear protective clothing when working outside or in a garden. The loss of moisture and elasticity tends to make skin brittle, resulting in easily bruised or cut skin. Since the elderly tend to have somewhat compromised immune systems to begin with, exposure to the outdoor bacteria through cuts is not a great idea. A good set of gardening gloves and some firm material in the sleeves of clothing can help a great deal to reduce this concern.

Of course, good skin care requires frequent cleaning and

plenty of hydration with simple lotions. It’s a good routine to gently bath problem skin areas and then moisturize them a couple of times a day, particularly before bedtime. The softer and more moisturized the skin, the less risk of cuts and tears.

Finally, a visit to a doctor once a year, to have the skin examined for any unusual growths or changes, should be part of the health routines of everyone over the age of 40.

A visit to a doctor once a year, to have the skin examined for any unusual growths or changes, should be part of the health routines of everyone over the age of 40.

Our skin covers our bodies, but often serves as a window to issues that are going on internally. Keeping track of changes and acting on those of concern can often short-circuit issues simmering below the skin and avoid much bigger problems later.

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

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They are ex- Gardening periencing the Mike Lascelle joy of gardening, vegetables to be precise, although if you look hard enough, there are plenty of berries, fruit trees and flowers.

This oasis of contented urban farmers is formally known as the Pitt Meadows Community Garden, an aggregate of 106 plots shared by approximately 150 members. The garden is also wheelchair accessible and includes four raised beds for people with physical limitations.

The crowd here is an eclectic bunch, ranging from two-yearolds playing in the sand box to 83-year-old Gerry, whose beautiful plot belies his age. It is also quite ethnically diverse, with members appreciating the unique plants that arrive with each culture.

The first person I bumped into was Dave Bisset, who was happily harvesting his cabbage and tidying around his already impeccable plot.

Dave is one of the original members

Mike Lascelle/photos

(From left) John Blackman admires his scarlet runner beans; Dave Bisset inspects his corn; Ena d’Ambrumenil and her eclectic garden. who moved from the old Harris road site due to the construction of a right of way. There was little at the new site but city water and a lot of hardpan and clay. But thanks to help from the City of Pitt Meadows, the parks department others, they now have a first rate facility.

There’s an indoor kitchen, meeting room and washroom facilities, a gazebo to enjoy a little shade, com-

posters for scraps and even a pair of bee hives to provide pollination and a little honey at the end of the season.

We visited Ena d’Ambrumenil’s plot (which she shares with a friend) and found beets, carrots, brussel sprouts, Swiss chard, kale, cabbage, dill, potatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, onions, leeks, peas and tomatoes, all peacefully co-existing.

I also dropped by John Blackman’s garden, where the scarlet runner beans had reached the top of their poles, the gooseberries were in training and the espaliered apples and pears showed their promise with tiny green fruits.

John has been gardening since the Second World War, when he was a Victory Gardener. But life in his nearby townhouse left him little

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27010 - 100th Ave., Maple Ridge • Views of Fraser River & Mt. Baker • Gorgeous 5.12 very private acres • Separate shop w/power + RV parking • Custom 3,700 sq. ft. home with open floor plan

494,900

11751 - 193 Ave., Maple Ridge • Split level home w/3 bdrms + den • Hardwood floors, crown mouldings • Gorgeous backyard w/ in-ground pool • Hot tub, built in bar • Double garage and RV parking

The Gals For All Your Real Estate Needs

604-828-8476

SUE GALWAY

Maple Ridge

$

329,800

Cozy 1,000 sq. ft. Rancher • NEW ROOF • 2 bedrooms • RV parking • Sep workshop with power

• Vinyl windows & air conditioning • Great holding property or for first time buyer

12147 - 222nd Ave., M.R.

Racher with full walk-out basement

& Associates

TRI-TEL REALTY U LT I M AT E

$

• Better Homes & Gardens!

• 3 bdrms / 3 baths • Apprx 2,100 sq ft • Designer’s dream • Manicured backyard • Absoluetely nothing to do inside & out • Close to all amenities

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

Terry Passley Kim Fabbro

This will knock your socks off!

Try $239,800 3 Bedroom Townhome • Great Complex! • New roof in 2011 • Fenced private • Walk to amenities yard • Bath on main • Over 1200 sq. ft. level

23479 Tamarack Lane, Maple Ridge

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

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

No Money Down!

Reduced $40,000

$

399,800

ANNY MELLISSA GALWAY AN 安玉人

• 6 bedrooms • 1/4 acre private lot • Over 3,100 sq. ft. home • Immaculate!!

• 3 bdrms down, just add kitchen for suite • Central air, covered deck

• 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

20209 Telep Avenue, Maple Ridge

O.A.C.

$

199,800

No Money? No Problem!

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

Coast Express • Tons of updates

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

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

Maple Ridge

1780 sq ft townhome

$

649,000

Custom Built for all the Family!

• 6 bedrooms • 3 gas fireplaces • 4 baths • Air conditioning • 3 kitchens • 3,838 sq. ft.

Call us about the many enhanced features that make this home unique. Easy to view!

$

169,000

Quiet & Spacious One Bdrm • Hillcrest for 55+ • Lovely floors • Gas Fireplace • 823 sq. ft.

• Insuite laundry Wow! Feel good in your beautifully upgraded home! Pets welcome. Call now!

$

324,800

• 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Potential 4th bdrm • Great complex • Single garage + extra parking space • Private and fenced yard • 2 yr old roof & fencing

#20, 21409 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

$

589,800

Water Frontage • Just under 1 acre • Approx 2,000 sq. ft. home • Triple garage & RV parking • Private & fenced • Huge deck & • High/dry property patio

24190 Fern Cres., M.R.

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Carla McColeman

604-908-2014 6

Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

carla@sellingmapleridge.com

Chris Frandsen

Bob Terepocki

604-817-2920 0 bobterepocki@hotmail.com

604-467-5000

www.sellingmapleridge.com

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WEST MAPLE RIDGE BEAUTY

818,888

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• • • • • $

12475 Davenport Drive MLS #V962736

615,500

What’s Missing from Photo. You of Course

LISTED AT

959,000

$

SO

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$

349,900

Cozy, Comfortable and Carefree • • • •

21009 River Road See it on virtual tour MLS #V919421

HOME AND ACREAGE!

D OL

879,000

• 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!

12680 239 Street

$

174,900

• • • • •

ALOUETTE RIVER FRONTAGE

• 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!

$

Basement entry, 2 bedroom Townhome.

Over 1600 sq. ft. adults 45+ pets welcome.

Private, level entry backyard.

Amenities include indoor pool, exercise equipment and more.

Got Decorating Talent?

See it on virtual tour MLS #V907627

22732 132nd Avenue

Perfect opportunity to do your own thing.

One bedroom apartment, no age restrictions.

Almost new, building has just underdone a major retro.

3rd floor security, walk to West Coast Express.

Why throw you money away?

• Bring large family and pets, fenced backyard.

• Great family neighbourhood, close to schools.

• 6 bedroom, 2 storey home with fully finished executive basement suite.

• Pride of ownership is very evident here!

• 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

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

First Time Buyers Where Are You?

MOVE RIGHT IN!

$

S

160,000

• STUNNING CUSTOM HOME on large, CUL-DE-SAC lot in McIVOR MEADOWS • UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS of Meadow Gardens Golf Course and the Golden Ears Mountains • 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM, plus a large games room up • 20 FOOT CEILINGS in foyer and living area • GORGEOUS MASTER BEDROOM and ENSUITE • CALL CARLA OR BOB to see this fine home! $

Q 0S 740 LOT

$

Brookside Realty

349,900

Not afraid of a little repair and paint?

Then it is the opportunity for you!

2 level apartment in adult oriented Fraserview Village 2 bdrms and an open den overlooking the living room Full use of the amenities, indoor pool, exercise and more.

Nice Curb Appeal!

• Large corner lot, fenced backyard, 3 level, back split family home.

• Kitchen w/nook area, lots of cabinets.

• Formal dining room, large spacious living room.

• Lots of storage and parking.

• Close to Hampton Park, schools and transit.

See it on virtual tour MLS #V952117

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....

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

MARKETED BY:

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

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778-988-1224 OFFICE 604-466-2838

LifeStyles Realty

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

209,900

192,500

$

$

Super Deluxe

Sunny and Bright

Comfy and Modern

Make the smart move into this super deluxe 2 bedroom condo located in the heart of Maple Ridge, great location, affordable, PLUS a fantastic view the Golden Ears Mountain. This one’s the total package! Call Terri today.

Rush right over and make this sunny and bright 2 bedroom 2 bath condo your retreat, perfect for today’s busy lifestyle located in the heart of Maple Ridge only minutes from shops, restaurants and recreation. Call Terri today for a private tour.

You’ll love the feel of this comfortable and contemporary one bedroom and den perfect for today’s hectic lifestyle. Excellent area & only a short walk to the WC express!

Call Terri today for a private tour.

189,000

$

Donna Telep Mortgage Specialist

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

View more pictures and information at www.terrismith.ca

604.467.5000

Brookside Realty

Helping you is what we do.

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3 PM $

236,400

OPEN SATURDAY 1 - 3 PM $

315 11601 227th MR • Castlemount • Lovely and clean 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo • Many upgrades • Quiet age restricted building • Excellent management team - pro-active

Dave Hyslop

604-240-3523

455,900

AWESOME BASEMENT ENTRY $

Dave Hyslop

604-240-3523

TM

PRIVATE URBAN PARADISE

2 STOREY WITH BASEMENT $

$

529,500

585,000

CALLING ALL DEVELOPERS AND BUILDERS $ 2,450,000

Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge

3076 sq. ft. basement entry.

Bright open plan features 4 bdrm, 3 full baths.

Kitchen has raised oak cabinets & breakfast bar.

Easily suite-able with rough-in for second laundry and kitchen.

• Quiet kid friendly street, close to schools, recreation and more • Yard professionally landscaped

• New 4 bedroom home with quality ¿nishing throughout • Granite countertops, tile backsplash, laminate Àooring, soft close cabinets, and much more • Large covered rear sundeck and front porch, lane access to double detached garage • Fully ¿nished basement with covered patio and separate laundry

• An acre of private urban paradise or invest in an affordable development property for a future equity Bonanza with .79 acres that are ready for rezoning and subdivision.

• 3000 sq ft home that has a huge private backyard.

• Close to schools, shopping & leisure amenities.

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

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

Randy & Tracy DeLair

Jim Isherwood

Randall Didiuk

Jim Isherwood

12298 221st St MR • 5 bedroom home on 9600 sq. ft. corner lot • New roof, HWT, paint etc.

• Positive cash Àow at 25% down

534,900

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

• • • •

604-467-5131

604-250-7755

604-377-7765

23539 Gilker Hill Road Maple Ridge

604-250-7755

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

Chris Braden

Allan Carlson

Randy DeLair

Tracy DeLair

Sid Alamo

Steve Anderson

Luke Ash

Chad August

J.J Bakker

Debra Bell

Karen Bennett

Dawn Bickle

Randall Didiuk

Pat Drummond

Angela Dundas

Sarah Eales

Dianne Enns

Brian Fedyshen

Jeanie Fox

Chris Frandsen

■ ■

■ ■ Dave Hyslop

Jim Isherwood

Nathan Isherwood

Nicole Jackson

Danny Gerbrandt

Lennie Gullmes

Rolf Gullmes

Ed Gurm

Gina Halinda

Don Hart

Ken Hemminger

■Nicole Hunt

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Coleen Jennings

Al Knuttila

Joel Lycan

Brenda Lyster

Michelle Larose

Taryn McKay

Rick Medhurst

Jeremy McCarthy

Carla McColeman

Judith Muratoff

Jessica Norman

Betty Olsen

Debi Pearce

Don Pearce

Ray Pelto

Bob Quinnell

Jim Quinnell

Dave Rickard

Glenn Rogers

Luke Rogers

Claudio Sartore

Tyra Sauriol

Chase Shymkiw

Yolanta Siwinski

Tammy Sonne

Laurell Sware

Greg Swatske

Mary Spann

Trevor Tache

Ralph Tedford

Bob Terepocki

Joel Twaites

Amanda vandenBrink

Bob vandenBrink

Vicky vanHerwaarden

Virginia Windover

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For the way you live

Steve & Gloria

604-561-0053 COLLEEN

JEFF

HAMILTON

LUKE

www.rpluke.com W NE

G! TIN LIS

W NE

Walk to WC Express

W NE

$279,900 # 75-12099 237 St, M.R.

$342,800 # 43-19141 124 Ave, P.M. N TIO CA LO R PE SU

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SUPER FAMILY HOME! Walk to WC Express

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

$758,950 817 Prospect St, Coq.

W NE

G! TIN LIS

$405,000 # 29-22977 116 Ave, M.R.

G TIN S I L

OPEN SAT. 12:30-2:30PM

PITT MEADOWS CONDO

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

$

424,900

D TE LIS T S JU

26-19171 MITCHELL, P.M.

• Panoramic mountainviews from the main floor and large sundeck • 4 bedroom basement home • Level, fenced 70 x 105 lot • Great family neighbourhood • TO PREVIEW, CALL DEBBIE

• 55+ complex, desirable Holly Lane • Original homestead, so much character • Master on main, 3 bedrooms up • Large, private, amazing gardens • TREAT YOURSELF, SEE THIS HOME!

Ron Antalek

NEW LISTING

334,900 DREAM STARTER

12230 CREST ST. • 826 sq. ft. rancher westside • One owner home for over 35 years • One bedroom, one washroom • Hardwood floors, feature gas fireplace • Mature, fenced 8772 sq. ft. lot • DRIVE...BUY 12230 Crest St.

• New Carpets • New Paint • Original hardwood floors • Large back yard

IN BC

TEAM

SIX BEDROOM HOME

Centrally located in Davison area.

Basmt entry home has self cont 2 bdrm ste., 3 gas F/P, lge deck, 3 bathrms, fam rm, den, dble gar, large deck. On a no-thru street. Great family area. $489,500

• Newer roof & furnace • Over looks Jordan Park • 8,000 sq ft • In central location

NEW LISTING

$634,000

GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD

BUILT FOR COMFORT • Large ¼ Acre lot • 3 bdrm plus den • New paint • New laminate in kitchen

REDUCED PRICE

• Vaulted ceiling • Detached 743 sq ft shop • Large patio on main • Balcony off master

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

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

E H O ME K E R E TU FEAF TH E W O

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11936 EVANS STREET

Central Maple Ridge 8580 sq ft lot w/ a 3 bdrm full basement home. Basement partially finished. 1 ½ bathrms.

Hardwood floors. Quick possession. $367,000.

OPEN SUN. 2-4PM

$

398,500

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Ask Rob Jeeves

$

22972-123RD AVE., MAPLE RIDGE

604-467-8881

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629

debbiesheppard.com

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

W NE

LASEUR MANOR. Clean, bright, open 2 bdrm plan with 9´ ceilings, 2 full bathrms, F/P, deck, & UG parking.

Central location. Near buses, WC Express. $219,900.

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DEBBIE SHEPPARD 604-312-3705

View photo tour at

www.gloriahamilton.ca

NEW HOMES

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

FROM $

439,000

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

New Townhomes Starting at $329,900 Showhome at #67 11252 Cottonwood Drive • Cottonwood Ridge: Nicely finished townhomes with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Some have a finished basement • Hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops, crown moldings • Gas fireplace • Garage for 2 cars • 6 appliances and blinds included

Showhome at 10558 Jackson Road OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12 - 5 • Albion Terraces quality built nicely finished new 2 storey homes with basements.

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

• Appliances, blinds and landscaping included.

• 9 foot ceilings on the main floor.

• Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, island and desk.

• Gas fireplace in the family room.

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

HIGHLAND CREEK NEW HOMES $574,900 INCLUDING HST Showhome at 23616-118 Avenue • Different plans to choose from.

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

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

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

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

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

Ron Antalek Personal Real Estate Corporation

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604-351-3261 Re/Max

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

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

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

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

LAKEFRONT PROPERTY #6 - 36264 Hartley, Mission $199,000 • Almost 1.5 acres of amazing lakefront • Private, gated executive home development • Private access to Allen Lake

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

ESTATE HOME ON 5 ACRES 26796 Cunningham Ave $1,059,000 • Beautiful custom built home with small lake/pond • 3 small barns, 2000 gal Koi pond • Amazing Golden Ears Mtn. view • Fully fenced and electronically gated • Ideal for horses & other animals

NEW PRICE! 10554 239th Street $659,900 • “The Plateau” @ Kanaka Ridge • Cul-de-sac backing treed land with deck, pond, patio + hot tub • Deluxe 2 storey + full day light bsmt • 4 bdrms up, 3 walk-in closets, cathedral family rm ceiling, oak kitchen with island, central air

604.466.2838

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$

TRAVIS FRANKLIN

124,900

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

•

E-mail: travis_franklin@telus.net

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-3

CHEAPEST IN TOWN

549,900

$

364,900

$

A big 2 bedroom condo with newer cabinets, flooring, lights and paint. This home is vacant and ready to move in. The bldg has a new roof, new boiler and new flooring in the common areas. Maintenance fee of $270 includes your heat, hot water, garbage p/u and management. Sorry no pets. Call me today for a personal viewing.

RON MITCHELL

604-617-9642

• • • •

Well maintained 3 bedroom.

Open floor plan with fireplace.

Workshop & shed in backyard.

Large laundry room with storage.

MLS# V959149

Selling your Home for all it’s worth

• • • • •

Completely renovated.

Extensive interior finishing.

Roof top deck off master.

Loft & Nanny Suite.

23239 117TH AVENUE

VIEW OF THE FRASER RIVER

GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD

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

4 bdrms & 4 baths. Open floor plan.

Large updated kitchen.

Jetted tub for two in ensuite.

Private setting with large sundeck.

• • • • •

Brand new kitchen.

Stainless steel appliances.

4 bdrms with open floor plan.

7,798 sq. ft. lot w/ view of Golden Ears.

Walking distance to schools & town.

MLS# V947374

MLS# V943403

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM

609,500

$

11520 FIR STREET

TRADITIONAL LAYOUT

LARGE PRIVATE BACKYARD • • • •

849,900

$

11339 DARTFORD STREET

11841 HAWTHORNE STREET

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MLS# V951354

BRENDA EXNER Experience working for you since 1980

604-603-8043 MIKE HUBER 604.839.8647

DICK HUBER 604.250.3977

Email: brenda@ brendaexner.com

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

SCOTT MEADUS 604.313.5727 $

Priced For Quick Sale!

314,900

20 YEAR LIFE MEMBER MEDALLION REALTOR

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#16-20841 Dewdney Trunk Road 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.

$739,900

THERESA KNIGHT

26484 Cunningham

604-307-0700

V956800 5.85 acres

tknight@macrealty.com

JASON

449,900

$

24154 102 B Street

20207 Chigwell Street

Corner lot with double garage and RV pad.

Finished basement so Grandma could move right in! 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths including a 4 piece ensuite. Main floor has an eating bar, dining area, huge livingroom with gas FP, and a 2 piece powder room.

Gorgeous 2900 sq ft basement entry has a bright in law suite plus a home office area.

Kitchen has maple cabinetry. The living/ dining area has a vaulted ceiling and a gas F/P. Large corner lot with RV parking and room to build a shop.

TEAMTELEP

W NE

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

Great Character Home!

• Very private back yard • RV parking • Carport • Separate Work Shop/Storage Shed • Conveniently located close to town

429,500

NEW PRICE

20965 118th Avenue

OPEN HOUSE SUN JULY 22, 2-4 PM

STRAWBERRY HILLS • 2900 sq ft rancher appliances. with games room. • .52 acre lot in • New flooring, a very quiet windows, doors, neighbourhood. paint, roof, and • 1300 sq. ft. Shop.

Why Rent When You Can Own? • Well maintained 1200 sq ft rancher in West Maple Ridge • Large 8300 sq ft fully fenced lot perfect for the kids or pets • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 10 x 16 fully finished shed with power • Close to schools and transportation

799,500

$

24732 57B Ave, Langley

Open Sat. July 21 & Sun. July 22 - 11am 1pm @ 12102 216 Street

519,900

$

Room for Grandma

EXNER

604-818-9851 www.jasonexner.com • Full Renovation • New Roof, Windows • New Kitchen, Flooring, Fixtures • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • Walk-Out basement • HUGE 10,168 Sq. OFFERED AT ft. lot $

419,900

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

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$

$378,900 23870 106th Avenue

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209 23941 106th Avenue

Open Sat & Sun 2-4 Quick Possession Available!

23831 Zeron Avenue

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM

MLS# V941505

$539,000

Al & Brenda

Super clean and ready to move into.

4 bedroom 3 bathroom basement entry home. Tiled Entrance to greet your guests leads up to nice open floor plan. Formal L/R, Kitchen with white cabinets and breakfast bar.

Cozy family room with sliders to the patio. Awesome outdoor living area with terraced yard. Executive neighbourhood. Call for appointment today.

JENKINS Maple Ridge Office 22718 Lougheed Highway

$696,900+ HST Call Dave at 604-341-0783 13877 McKechnie Road

$649,900

604-467-3871 www.brendajenkins.com

Still Time to Choose Colours!

• Vendor wants action!

Bring your offers!

• 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

$825,000 + HST

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

24650 100th Avenue

Get Out of Town!

Great Investment Potential!

• 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

• 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

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

$1,190,000

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

DAVE TELEP PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

“Our service will move you”

604.467.3871

www.macrealty.com

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20 HOMES ALREADY SOLD! •

The tradition continues at Silver Ridge...

A collection of 3 & 4 bedroom parkside homes in the award winning community of Silver Ridge, featuring distinct quality and craftsmanship with exceptional finishings and impressive living spaces. Hampstead is everything you want in a home. Naturally.

GRAND OPENING EVENT on now!

Prices starting from $469,900

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13555 – 230A St. Maple Ridge Open Every Day: Noon - 5pm

ABERNETHY WAY

232 ST

224 ST

132 AVE

604.466.9278 HampsteadLiving.ca

DEWDNEY TRUNK RD

SILVER RIDGE – Winner of the Best Residential Community in all of Canada

portraithomes.ca/blog /

PORTRAIT HOMES – Winner of the Avid Diamond Award™ for the Best Customer Experience in Canada

BUILDING AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITIES FOR TODAY... AND FOR YEARS TO COME.

Marketing and Sales by Portrait Homes Realty Ltd. This is not an offering for sale. Price excludes taxes. E. & O. E.

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2 Bedrooms

Haneys Landing

Edge on Edge

Falcon Centre

$ per sq ft

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Developers including work-live spaces in new projects

Achieving the work-life balance Living in the Lower Mainland can sometimes mean a long commute between work and home. Many developers are making this easier on homeowners by incorporating worklive spaces in their new homes.

A work-live space is usually a small space in a home with room for a desk and often shelving and lighting. It can be a separate room, or more often, a designated nook off of the living area.

Treegroup’s Headwaters takes it one step further, offering a Business Centre that includes a conference room, Internet lounge and private offices. The homes include an area that Treegroup calls a Personal Hub, with a built-in

desk and recessed lighting.

Another development that offers work-live spaces is Cressey’s MTwo, which include workstations in nearly every floorplan. Their Meccanica development will also include a space for working at home.

Bluetree Homes’ developments at Kanaka Creek and Bishop Creek are also in the thick of the work-live trend with their bonus room in every floorplan that is perfect for an office.

When your commute can be measured in seconds rather than minutes, you’ll have more time to enjoy the sunny day and get more done when you’re not worried about fighting traffic.

A stress-free buying experience

Coming home to Morningstar’s Kingston

by Kerry Vital

When you’re looking for a home fit for royalty, look no further than Morningstar Homes’ Kingston on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain.

“This is one of the most pictureperfect projects,” says Morningstar Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Deborah Calahan. “Coquitlam has not had homes of this grandeur before.”

The homes opened for sale on July 7, and already over 25 per cent of them have sold. With just 26 single-family homes in the project, they are already proving very popular, and Calahan says people don’t want to miss out.

“There are no other homes like it,” she says. “These are the last of the big lots on Burke Mountain.”

Morningstar prides itself on its array of options that they give home buyers, and nowhere is this more evident than at Kingston.

With two different floorplans (Emerald and Sapphire), both over 4,300 square feet, the homes at Kingston are truly spacious. With an open-concept layout and tons of amazing features, there is no shortage of things to fall in love with as you tour the two show homes.

You can start with the huge lots, ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 square feet. All of them have plenty of usable backyard space for playing or entertaining, and back onto a protected green creek space.

The four-bedroom homes include windows from floor to the 19-foot ceiling in the great room on the main floor, letting the light pour in no matter what Mother Nature is doing outside.

Beside the great room, the kitchen is a chef ’s dream, with a huge granite island and the option to include a spice or butler’s kitchen. The Emerald plan includes French doors out to the backyard, which Calahan says have been a particularly popular feature.

The Sapphire plan’s door opens from the side of the kitchen, continuing Morningstar’s theme of offering choices for homeowners.

The kitchen and dining area includes chic hardwood flooring, while the rest is carpeted, with the option to have hardwood throughout the living areas.

“We added more personal choices,” Calahan says. “That’s not typical of a volume builder.”

The master suite is seriously stunning, with vaulted ceilings and private Juliet balconies perfect for

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This is one of the most picture-perfect projects,” says Morningstar Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Deborah Calahan. a glass of wine or a morning cup of coffee. The ensuite bathroom is fit for a spa, with a huge soaker tub and separate glass-framed shower, and a sparkling chandelier.

“There’s a real resort feel in here,” says Calahan. “They really nailed it.”

On the bottom floor, Morningstar again offers you options. The basement comes unfinished, but you are also able to make it into a legal suite or a deluxe finished basement. In every case, you are able to walk out directly into your backyard, making the basement a perfect place for a media room, play area or, in the case of the Sapphire show home, an amazing wine cellar.

“We aim to make the home-buying experience smooth and stress-free,” Calahan says. “We’ve put together enough choices to make it your own while keeping it easy.”

Homes start at $1.1 million.

For more information, visit www. mstarhomes.com or call 604-469-1648.

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Beauty is the name of the game at Morningstar Homes’ Kingston, on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain. With stunning exteriors, above, and an openplan layout with a 19-foot ceiling in the great room, middle, you’ll have plenty of space to entertain. When it’s relaxation you need, look no further than the spa-like bathroom in the master suite, top.

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the Bandstand 2012: Love’s Labour’s Lost. A Shakespearean Steampunk Romance.

Performed at the Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows until July 22 and July 26 - 29 at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.

Pre-show entertainment at 6:30. Showtime 8 p.m. Sunday July 22 and 29 are matinees only at noon. The show is free, but bring a donation for the Friends in Need food bank.

Bring a blanket, a lawn chair and all of your friends and family.

July 20 • Emerald Pig Theatrical Society presents Bard on

July 21 • The Royal Astronomical Society will be at the

Maple Ridge Public Library for Telescopes Tips. Here is your chance to learn from the experts! Interested amateur astronomers are welcome to bring in their equipment and questions. Viewing telescopes will also be set up in Memorial Peace Park, weather permitting. For more info call 604-467-7417.

•Willow Senior Living Residence and Save on Foods in Maple Ridge will be holding “Stuff the Bus” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is your opportunity to donate to the Friends in Need Food Bank. Enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card at both Save On locations

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Car Insurance. Protect yourself from smash and grab thieves.

Summer is here again, and you’ll probably find you’re using the car more, for going on road trips, or camping or a day jaunt to your favourite beach.

Naturally, items like sunglasses, camping gear, shopping bags and cell phones for example also find their way into your vehicle. But what happens when you get back to your car from a day of fun and find the window shattered, the door forced and items are missing.

If this happens, what’s covered by car insurance and what is not?

While your car insurance covers many things, it usually does not extend to loss of your personal contents in the car. In addition to losing your personal property, a break-in can leave you with the hassle and expense of fixing damages such as broken window glass, typical with a break-in.

If you claim against your car insurance, you’ll be paying the Comprehensive deductible.

But if personal items have been stolen from your vehicle, your deductibles may not end there.

Goods such as cameras, sporting equipment and clothing are usually covered under your home insurance policy, not your car insurance.

You would be required to make two separate claims, one on your car insurance and the other on your home insurance.

Typical deductibles on car insurance can range from $300 to $500, while $500 is the standard on home insurance.

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The good news is that there are now some optional car insurance policies offering unique solutions, like the Smash and Grab coverage that can be added to BCAA’s Optional Car Insurance. The Smash and Grab coverage waives the glass deductible on all glass claims and covers your personal property up to $500, again with no deductible.

Of course, prevention is always better than cure, so try and avoid making yourself an easy target by giving thieves a reason to break into your car.

Keep valuable items hidden from view, or better yet keep them locked up in the trunk when you’re away from your car. You should also always ensure you lock the doors and roll up all the windows before you leave.

The next time your car insurance is up for renewal, speak to a BCAA Car Insurance specialist. They’ll assess your needs and help find the options that are right for you.

Zlata Stump is an Insurance Specialist with BCAA. She can be reached at zlata.stump@bcaa.com.

To learn more call 310-2345 or click on bcaa.com Auto Insurance is sold through BCAA Insurance Agency and underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.

in Maple Ridge generously donated by Save on Foods.

The Willow Bus will be on hand as well as the Friends in Need Van. July 25 • The Maple Ridge Public Library presents Stories on Wheels – Panagea Arts at 2 p.m. at the Memorial Peace Park Bandstand. Tales are brought to life by a highenergy comic performer using beautifully illustrated picture cards displayed in a magnificent miniature wooden stage attached to a vintage bicycle.

For more info call 604-4677417.

July 28 • Experience the spirit and stories along the mighty Fraser River. Enjoy the trails, varied landscapes and rich natural and cultural history while walking along sections of British Columbia’s longest river.

Recommended for ages 15 and older. Cost is $5.50 per person. Registration required, call 604-432-6359.

• The Haney Farmers Market focuses on young entertainers! Summer fruit from the Okanagan arrives weekly. Lots and lots of vegetables of every kind in season right now, picked today. Memorial Peace Park on 224 in downtown Maple Ridge. Visit www. haneyfarmersmarket.org or call 604-467-7433 for more info.

• The Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store is holding 50 per cent off storewide sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The store is located at 3-12011 224 St. behind Haney Sewing and Sound. For more info call 604-463-7711.

July 29 • The Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store is holding 50% off storewide sale from noon. to 4 p.m. The store is located: 3-12011 224 Street behind Haney Sewing and Sound. For more info call 604-463-7711.

Aug. 1 • The Maple Ridge Public Library presents Puppets in the Park at the Memorial Peace Park bandstand at 6:45 p.m.

Come and meet the library’s smallest stars - its talented puppets. Pack your dinner and bring it along for some fabulous early-evening entertainment. In case of rain, this program will take place in the Fraser Room of the library. For more info call 604-467-7417.

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Rope stickhandles his way to all-star status in Denver Pitt Meadows field lacrosse player finds success in U.S.

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or aspiring field lacrosse players in the U.S. and Canada, a trip to the Rockies is considered a rite of passage. The University of Denver Team Camp, hosted by the Denver Pioneers men’s lacrosse program, features some of the sport’s best players, both past and present.

Hall of fame coach Bill Tierney, who guided Princeton to six national championships before signing on in Denver in 2010, patrols the sidelines.

For Pitt Meadows player Mackenzie Rope, a second pilgrimage to field lacrosse’s holy land in Denver is the perfect opportunity to showcase his skills as post secondary education and a chance at a scholarship beckon.

While the 14-year-old still has time to make up his mind, a chance to play field lacrosse while getting an education is

definitely on the skilled centre’s radar.

“That would be fantastic,” said Rope, who also thrives playing fileld lacrosse for his school at Pitt Meadows secondary and the box game with Team B.C. “I would like to take something at university where I can give back to my community.”

For now, Rope is contributing to his teammates success.

Playing for the Burnaby Mountain Selects U-15 team in Denver, the young forward helped guide the team to a silver medal at the prestigious Pioneers Team Camp tourney.

And for the second straight year, Rope was named to the camp’s allstar team.

Brent Hoskins, head coach of the Simon Fraser University men’s lacrosse team, was one of the coaches for the U-15 Burnaby team, as well. He said Rope’s skill level will serve him well for years to come in the sport.

“Mackenzie makes an impact in all areas of the game,” said Hoskins, no slouch in the coaching ranks himself.

Hoskins has guided the SFU Clan to eight

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Mackenzie Rope of the Burnaby Mountain Selects competes in Denver recently .

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“He played a key role for us in transition as one of our top face-off specialists and was one

of our main contributors offensively.”

Rope said Hoskins has opened his eyes to

improving his game, especially when it comes to his stick work.

“Box lacrosse is a much more one-handed game. But with field lacrosse, you’ve got to be able to switch hands and make more moves.

The level of competition in the U.S. is much harder, because the field game is bigger than box lacrosse,” said Rope.

He also credits Hoskins for improving his game when it comes to face-offs. He said Hoskins emphasizes the positives in players’ games and doesn’t criticize when someone makes a mistake.

“That’s one of my passions as a player – winning face-offs. Possession is such a key part of the game and I love the way Hoskins approaches the game.”

Rope helped the BMS U-15 Selects out-score their opponents 65-34 and go 4-1 in the preliminary round of the Denver tournament, which recorded temperatures of more than 100 degrees F. “The heat was so intense. It’s a different game there because of the oxygen levels. Up here, you might be able

to take a two- or threeminute shift. Down there. you’re lucky if you can last a minute,” said Rope.

Awarded the top seed following roundrobin play, the Selects doubled-up No. 3 Denver Elite in the semis, before falling 8-5 to the Golden State Titans in a back-and-forth final.

Hoskins said the sky is the limit as far as Rope’s future goes in field lacrosse, as long as he continues to put forth the tremendous work effort he’s shown so far.

Hoskins doubts he’ll see a drop-off.

“Selected as a U-13 tournament all-star at the Denver team camp last summer, this is the second straight year that Mackenzie has been named to the tournament all-star team after moving up an age division in 2012,” said Hoskins.

“Mackenzie is a great athlete and looks to have a very bright future in the sport of field lacrosse.”

Rope said he wouldn’t be the player he was without the help of his parents, who not only support his game, but his academics, as well.

Ridge Meadows sends four players to nationals

by T i m Fi t z g e r a l d contributor In a sport once dominated by boys, these Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse Association girls are blazing a new trail.

Bantam players Candace McDole and Megan Kinna will join midget reps Ciarra Curran and Marlo Bellamy as they compete for Team B.C. at the upcoming 2012 national championships in Victoria, B.C., July 28 to Aug. 2.

This is the first time the Ridge association has sent anyone other than a goalie to the national team.

Wes Eaton, coach and player rep for Ridge Meadows girls’ lacrosse, said the credit goes to the four extremely hard working girls.

“We’re quite proud of these girls,” said Eaton. “They give so much back to the game it’s nice to see their hard work pay off.”

Kinna, who has nine years experience playing box lacrosse, said the chance to play for Team B.C. has helped her game tremendously.

“It’s the best experience ever because the coaches are one-of-a-kind and the players are just as amazing. I never would have been the player that I am today without making Team B.C.” Her teammate McDole is equally enthusiastic about the sport. The goalie said it’s the speed of play that keeps her coming to the rink.

“Ever since I picked up my stick for the first time, I’ve been hooked. I will never put it down.”

For midget players Curran and Bel-

lamy, the chance to shine at the nationals is one they won’t soon forget. Whether it’s the friendships or the excitement of a tightly contested game, both feed off the energy they don’t necessarily find with other more popular summer sports like softball or soccer.

“In lacrosse, I like how fast the game is,” said Curran. “No matter how bad the start of the game was for you, it can be changed as the game goes on.”

Bellamy said she loves the feeling of making Team B.C. and is going to the nationals in hopes of beating their archrival from Ontairo.

“I am going to play as hard as I can to get that gold medal, and the bragging rights aren’t bad either,” joked Bellamy, who was one of 50 midget girls who tried out for the Team B.C.

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(From left) Marlo Bellamy, Ciarra Curran, Megan Kinna, and Candace McDole will play for Team B.C. at the upcoming nationals in Victoria, starting July 28.

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Regular exercisers know well the effects of exercise on mood, sleep and concentration. Exercise of any kind can help calm people, focus their mental concentration, as well as give them energy and reduce lethargy.

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The Ridge Meadows Burrards came fourth in the peewee A2 division at the provincial lacrosse championships in Richmond last weekend.

They knocked off the Coquitlam Adanacs, who finished second in the regular season, 7-6.

The Burrards then beat the first-place North Delta Islanders 7-6.

The Ridge squad lost the bronze medal game, though, to the New Westminster Salmonbellies 3-2.

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

GP 15 14 14 14 15 13 15

W 10 8 8 7 7 6 2

L 5 6 6 5 8 6 12

T 0 0 0 2 0 1 1

Pts % 20 .667 16 .571 16 .571 16 .571 14 .467 13 .500 5 .167

GF GA 147 132 148 126 116 106 127 128 131 137 135 134 118 159

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

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

GP 13 13 12 13 11 13 14 11 12 10 17 13 15 14 11 12 12 13 13 12 15 14 8 13 13

G 43 28 22 21 7 25 22 27 21 21 17 17 22 14 17 15 12 19 12 11 13 17 12 10 10

A 27 34 33 34 47 27 26 20 25 25 29 28 22 27 22 23 26 17 23 24 20 15 19 21 21

Pts 70 62 55 55 54 52 48 47 46 46 46 55 44 41 39 38 38 36 35 35 33 32 31 31 31

S 141 115 96 122 57 125 99 121 107 109 110 96 78 88 98 80 76 84 69 59 79 81 47 54 61

S% .305 .243 .229 .172 .123 .200 .222 .223 .196 .193 .155 .177 .282 .159 .173 .188 .158 .226 .174 .186 .165 .210 .255 .204 .164

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

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

GP 9 14 13 10 12 7 10 10 8 10

W 4 8 6 4 6 0 4 6 2 2

L 0 6 6 2 5 4 3 4 3 4

T 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0

GA GAA Sv% 39 7.31 .831 106 7.50 .822 106 8.41 .804 63 8.51 .823 96 8.54 .807 50 8.55 .798 87 8.82 .771 83 8.90 .802 55 10.15 .758 71 11.97 .746

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

G 13 12 13 13 12 11 11 12 11

W 9 8 9 8 7 4 4 3 3

L 2 2 4 4 5 7 7 8 8

T 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

Pts 20 18 18 17 14 8 8 7 4

% .769 .750 .692 .654 .583 .364 .364 .292 .273

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

GP 37 37 37 39 39 39 38 39 38 38 42 39 38 38 42

W 32 32 30 26 25 22 20 20 18 16 15 12 10 8 2

L 4 5 6 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 26 27 28 30 40

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

RF 375 342 407 353 295 308 251 227 249 265 250 192 186 124 139

RA 68 136 157 200 203 247 210 245 278 300 309 298 369 392 551

GP 5 10 7 9 9 9 9 9 Ridge Meadows Mudhens 8 New West Twins 10 Surrey Braves 9 Gibsons Jays 9 Chilliwack Cougars 8 Richmond Chuckers 9

W 4 8 5 6 6 5 5 5 4 5 4 3 0 0

L 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 8 9

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

RF 44 72 45 57 40 35 45 47 35 57 37 28 17 22

RA 9 38 37 41 31 32 41 44 53 43 46 49 46 71

Junior Men’s Team Newton Nationals Ridge Meadows Royals Newton Giants Aldergrove Cubs Cloverdale Rays PoCo Pirates Vancouver Capilanos Vancouver Spitz

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% 0.88 0.86 0.82 0.67 0.64 0.56 0.53 0.51 0.47 0.43 0.37 0.31 0.26 0.21 0.05 % 0.80 0.80 0.71 0.67 0.67 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.50 0.50 0.44 0.33 0.00 0.00

• The Maple Ridge Burrards senior men’s lacrosse team hosts the New Westminster Salmonbellies in the last home game of the season on Sunday, July 29, at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge. Game time is 6:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.burrards.ca.

• Maple Ridge Ultimate is setting up shop in Thornhill Park for its second annual Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 14. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. and all level of competitors are welcome. The entry fee to play is $10. Entrants can use their own discs or borrow at the course. The family-oriented event will feature food available on course as well as treats for the kids.

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•The Ridge Meadows Speed Skating Club is looking for aspiring medalists with a Learn to Speedskate Summer Camp, Aug. 6-10. This camp is intended as an introduction to Speedskating. Ages four and up are welcome with no skating experience required.

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

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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.ca 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 August 1, 2012.

www.blackpress.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

Make it yours.

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

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HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY

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for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

FARM WORKERS

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Farm Workers Golden Eagle Group is looking for farm workers from Fall to December. Duties include, weeding, berry harvesting, pipe and drainage repair, and other related duties. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Wages are $10.25/hour for 54 hrs per week.

Please fax resume to 604-460-0944, with attention to Octavio Garcia.

Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows BC, Canada

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EDUCATION

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.

IMMEDIATE Opening for Ex. Upholster & sewers, Kelowna 250-860-0523 & 250-491-9454

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EDUCATION

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

Sept.

10th, • 6-month program . . . starts starts Feb. 20th, 20122012 • Financial assistance available • Hurry . . . enrolment limited!!

BC B.C.COLLEGE COLLEGEOF OFOPTICS OPTICS #208 - 10070 King George Blvd., Surrey, BC www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

604.581.0101

40000013 - 232 St, (11438 - 11588) 40000045 - 106 Ave, 107 Ave, 238 St, 238A St, 239 St, 240 St, McLure Ave, Zeron Ave 40100112 - 220 St, 221 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd, York St 40100120 - 116 Ave, 117 Ave, 230B St, 231B St. 40210212 - 128 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 229 St, 230 St, Barnsdale St 40220262 - 124 Ave, 216 St, Exeter Ave, Spring Cres, Thornton Ave 40330325 - Beckley St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St, Wharf St 40330329 - Eltham St, Lorne Ave, Melville St, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St 40330336 - 119A Ave, Bruce Ave, Bruce Pl, Dunn Ave, Sentinel St, West St 40400432 - 138A Ave, 139 Ave, 139A Ave, 2229 Lane, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, Docksteader Loop 41011019 - 194A St, Cusick Cres, McMyn Ave, Park Rd

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

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

Send resume to

harmonydaycare@ mapleridgecrc.com

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/ Newcastle Timber Have vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic 2)Driller/Blaster 3)Swamper 4)Hydraulic Log Loader Operator 5)Yarder Operator.

Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

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EDUCATION

Healthcare is the #1 employer in B.C. Gain the Skills.

Get the job!

Become a

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT • Job Security • Great Wages • Career Opportunities Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.

PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN MAPLE RIDGE

CALL NOW! Funding may be available.

Your Career Starts Here

604-463-1174 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL COMMERCIAL ROOF FOREMAN

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

Local Haul Drivers Needed for the following positions;

CLASS 1 & 3 DRIVERS

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CARRIERS NEEDED

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS Power sweeping and water truck drivers. Air ticket or class 3 required. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record required. mail: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax 604-294-5988

We Are Growing & You’re Invited:

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.

Offering Great Benefits Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms.

Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.

Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca

PLUMBING & HEATING • Foreman • Journeyman • Apprentices

NEED A RAISE??

10 Customer Service positions available!

Up to $20.00/hr paid weekly Must be outgoing and motivated!!!!

Call Erica 604 777 2195

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Respected local Mechanical Contractor requires Plumbing & Heating Foreman, Journeyman & Apprentices for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previous experience an asset. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunity.

Competitive Wages, & Excellent Benefits.

Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

TRADES, TECHNICAL

COME to Comox Valley lead hand auto tech. Excellent benefits! dandm500@gmail.com HEAVY Duty Mechanic required with certified inspection license; competitive wages; benefit package; full time; located in Rossland Trail area. Please send resume and or request for further detail to email: impactgroup@shaw.ca or by fax 250-364-9956.

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

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Stó:Lõ Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Bldg #8A – 7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, B.C. Canada V2R 4G5 Tel: (604) 858-3691 or toll-free 1-888-845-4455 Fax: (604) 858-3528 E-mail: saset@stolonation.bc.ca

Sto:lo Aboriginal Skills & Employment Services (SASET) PROJECTS PROGRAM OFFICER SASET requires the services of a qualified Projects Program Officer to provide administrative program support to employment & training programs. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Please self-identify on your cover letter or resume.

The Projects Program Officer is responsible for all aspects of financial monitoring, reporting, coordinating and managing program deliverables.

Qualifications/Requirements • Thorough understanding of the Service Canada Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training program, and reporting guidelines • Must have a Career Development Practitioner Certificate • Must be computer literate – MS Word, Excel, Access, Internet, E-mail, ARMS and PowerPoint, • Experience in Labour Market Research Skills and delivering Career Support Services • Financial, budget monitoring and reporting competencies • Experience in project coordination and reporting • Working understanding of the ASARET Program • Understanding of and adherence to the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career development Practitioners Code of Ethics • Knowledge and understanding of First Nations employment barriers, concerns and issues • Ability to work well individually or as part of a dynamic team of professionals • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Excellent Networking skills • Conflict resolution, time management, decision making skills and demonstrate initiative and able to exercise good judgment • Willing to travel extensively, within the SASET catchment area for work deliverables Successful candidates will be required to provide the following if screened in for an interview: • Proof of education documentation • References: Three employment related references • Must possess and maintain a valid Class V BC Drivers’ License, Class IV would be an asset.

• Must successfully pass the required pre-employment RCMP Criminal Records Check Salary Range: Will be determined based on qualifications and experience Type of Position: Full-time, subject to 3-month probationary period and planned performance evaluations Applications Deadline: Monday, July 23, 2012 at 4 pm Candidates will be screened according to the qualifications/ requirements above. Please clearly indicate on your resume compliance with all indicated qualifications and requirements.

Interested candidates can submit the resume to: Attention: Anna Celesta Sto:lo Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Building 8A – 7201 Vedder Road,Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Or via email: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview. An eligibility list may be established from this posting. We thank all applicants for their interest.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

CONCRETE & PLACING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

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HERFORT CONCRETE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Woodland Decks

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

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HOME REPAIRS

Class 109 Career Opportunities!

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Tony’s Concrete All Types Concrete Work W Forming W Grading W Specializing in Stamp W Exposed

Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station

20 years exp. Free Estimates

604-230-6707

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation

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

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit

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

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DRYWALL

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

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

JMYK Contracting Local Co

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

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Home Spa

Ultrasonic Bath in your home tub.

Relaxation W Ease mental stress.

Bathe away physical fatigue.

Cleanse & beauty care.

For ladies only. Try demo.

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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Interior Repairs & Renovations Homes & Offices Glenn @ 778-873-8300 Searching for your dream home or selling it?

This is the location. BCCLASSIFIED.COM listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

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

Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

EAGLE TILE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

TOPSOIL

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SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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SUNDECKS

FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext, Drywall repair, Wood staining Free Est. (778)868-5307 James

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

D Composted Mushroom Manure

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp.

No job too small.Call 604-476-0766 360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

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NO Wood byproducts used

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

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

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

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604-465-3189

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Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Call Ian 604-724-6373

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 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

HOOT & OWL

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

Call Chris

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

778-834-6234

comfort of your home?

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Free Estimates * Fully Insured

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Free Estimate

you can find from the

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

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

3 Rooms for $299.

Powerwashing New const.

Interior/Exterior No Job’s too small.

Looking for Super Bargains

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

604-462-9009

ACCURATE PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES

SHOP from HOME!

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

WCB, Insured, Free Est’s!

Call Henry 778-288-4560

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

Tree removal done RIGHT!

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

* Residential / Commercial * New construction * Re-paint Interior / Exterior We provide the hi-end quality.

Improvements,

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

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

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

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

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

* Painting Contractor *

OF Home (604)501-9290

TREE SERVICES

Complete Maintenance

INTERVAN PAINTING

Gary 604-339-5430

PRESSURE WASHING

Housewashing Painting Gutter Cleaning

~ Free Estimates ~

Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

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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

604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

Reno’s/Additions/Kitchens

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

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

Scott 604-891-9967

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

Drywall work/rubbish removal

Happy Place Garden & Home Services.

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

604-615-4356

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

or BATHROOMS

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

604-537-4140

Custom decks/Concrete work

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

www.recycleitcanada.ca

$45/Hr

CUSTOM TILE WORK

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

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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

Dean 604-834-3076

CRIMINAL RECORD?

PLUMBING

Local & Long Distance

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

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

Home Renovations and New Construction

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

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AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

GARDENING

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

604.587.5865

Green Services Ltd

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

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

DUTCH TOUCH

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

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604-465-1311

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

Meadows Landscape Supply

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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When QUALITY Matters

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

SIMPLY FOR YOUR HEALTH & PLEASURE. *European *Private Excellent Service 604.230.4444

LANDSCAPING

MISC SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

(#102055) Bonded

MASSAGE CONFIDENTIAL

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DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

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

Call 604.833.6189

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

Call Tim 604-612-5388

Call Don @ RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Lic/Bonded. Small Jobs.

604-462-0480 / 604-861-7418

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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604-351-6245

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

778-233-4949

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BOARDING

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

T & K Haulaway

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PETS

DISPOSAL BINS Residential & Commercial Services

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

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

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES

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

Call Marie 604-467-1118

.Jim’s Mowing www.jimsmowing.ca

We Recycle!

GO GREEN!

Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

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

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

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

Duncan’s Painting: Int & Ext Pressure Washing & Drywall repairs 35 years exp (604)459-3881 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS JUST SIMPLY BETTER Int./Ext. + Power Washing. 75 years exp. combined 604-467-2532

www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733 RECYCLE YOUR JUNK! Rubbish Removal, Caring for the Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782

BEAGLE PUPPIES. AKC reg’d. 2 males, 1 female, tri-colored. 1st shots, dewormed, micro chipped.

Ready to go. $650. 604-826-1204 (Mission)

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

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

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GARAGE SALES

11831 248th Street, Maple Ridge July 21 & 22, 9 - 4 pm 3 GARAGE SALES - 1 STREET: Saturday, July 21: 8:30 am - 2 pm, #2, #4, & #13 - 13210 Shoesmith Crescent, Maple Ridge (in Rock Ridge area, just off 239B St. & 132nd Ave.) Items for Sale: 2 new twin box springs still in plastic; Craftsman lawn mower; HP computer; boy’s bike; women’s, men’s & kid’s clothing; toys (lots of hot wheels); craft & scrapbooking supplies; laser jet printer; ink jet printer; books/magazines/cds; vintage English bone china tea cups & saucers; miscellaneous computer/office items/household items/bedding.

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Maple Ridge:

Household Items, Furniture, Tools and more.......................

PETS 477

PETS

P/B Choc. lab puppies, 5M, 6F, born June 27, CKC reg. vet✓ $750.

604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 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

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CENTRAL AUCTION #313 - 20560 - Langley By Pass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.ca

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UNDER $300

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

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FERTILIZERS

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

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

ALL Natural, No Spray, Blueberries.

U-Pick/We pick. Tanoa Farms Pitt Meadows 604-897-6303 / 460-6408

Bird cages, Garden tools Pressure washer, Electric boxes, Tools, Household items, Hard cover & Pocket books & Much More

11757 - 236 Street

Something for Everyone!

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GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge

GARAGE SALE 11521 ~ 236 B St Sat & Sun July 21 & 22 8am ~ 4:30

Lots of kids, baby stuff and household.

MOVING SALE 12222 Irving St

Garage Sale 21799 ~ Donovan Ave

(Off 203 at Telep)

Sun July 22nd 10am ~ 4pm Lots of Stuff!!!!

Sat & Sun July 21 & 22 9am ~ 3pm

Household Items, Craft supplies, Clothes,Toys, Some Furniture incl’g Antique Dining room set

(off Harrison St, East Maple Ridge)

July 21 & 22 9am ~ 4pm

Chesterfield suite,(with Love seat), Ladies quality clothing & shoes, Radial arm saw, Tools & Lots More!!!

Household Items Kids Toys

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

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

OPEN Mon.- Sun. 8am to 6pm

MAPLE RIDGE

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

South Hazelton BC, 5-acre Mountain view Farm, newly renovated 4-bdrm, 2.5/bath house, 2 greenhouses, large garden, 2.5 acres fenced, animal shelters. $200,000. Seller Motivated. 1 (250)842-7103

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HOUSES FOR SALE

MAPLE RIDGE:

GARAGE SALE SAT. JULY 21, 9-2 13412 232 ST.

Men & Women’s Clothing, household items.

NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE

REAL ESTATE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

706

APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services P.Meadows Brand New. Solaris Towers. *1Bdrm+den $1150 & *2Bdrm+den top floor $1450. 5 appls, nr WCE, shops, parks & schls. Ref’s required. NS/NP.

Call 604-464-7548

www.profile-properties.com

WE-PICK Blueberries $2.00 lb.

19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. 763-2808

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

FURNITURE

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

#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

463-4449 or 209-6583

2284 Welcher St Port Coquitlam ($699,000)

Development Opportunity!

Holding Property Investment.

May be sold in conjunction with 2274 Welcher Ave., Port Coquitlam. Property is located in area that is designated for Multi-Family development. Both sites contain a single family home could be rented for income. For details about development possibilities, the size and the price of the whole project please call.

Assorted Good Furniture Provincial Couch, Two Oak Chairs, Country Dresser, Teak Desk Wool Rug 9X12

2 single mattress & bed frame

Phone (604)463-3493

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

9 Pce patio table set, $250. 3 Seat patio swing seat w/cushions $250.

Two 2 pce tool chests $60/set 1 Lrg tool cabinet $150. (604)463-5149

TAKE THE

VACATION OF YOUR DREAMS...

Check the Travel Bargains in bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PEARL DRUM SET, $800, 6 cymbals, 1 throne, 1 stool, double base pedal, in Hope. Call (604)869-7329

1 bdrm $790/mo - No pets

MAPLE RIDGE, 11672 ~ 224th St.

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

Avail. July 1st

# 410 11665 Haney Bypass M.Ridge Lowest price - $220,000

2 Bdrm & Den Condo Haney’s Landing. Well appointed open plan with 2 full baths, granite counters, s.s. appls, balcony w/view of courtyard, inste lndry, F/P, security sys & excercise ctr.

Call to view!

Nahid Aghamolla Realtor & Property Mgr, Royal LePage City Centre (604)767-8603.

627

HOMES WANTED

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

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

Avail Aug 1 - Ref’s req’d

ALL NEW Queen MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell. $150 - Call: 604-484-0379

Call Cole 778.828.8219 or 604.942.6466

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

1 & 2 Bdrms $775/$875 GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

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

604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

MAPLE RIDGE: 2 bdrm, clean/quiet apt, avail immed. Seniors welcome. $625 incl heat/prkg. (604)463-7175

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

Furniture, Household Items, Small Appliances, Lots of Stuff.

No Early Birds

MAPLE RIDGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I

Coquitlam 996sf clean 2bdrm 2bath nr Coq Ctr Douglas Coll, aquatic ctr np/ns Aug. 1. $1295. 604-941-3259

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

Coquitlam Silver Springs beaut clean 2bdrm 2bath unobstructed view nr Coq Ctr all schls Doug Coll. np/ns $1325. Aug 1. 604-941-3259

MAPLE COURT II

&

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

25537 130th Ave Sat & Sun July 21 & 22 8am ~ 4pm Lot’sa Stuff

for Mature Adults Only.

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

$625 + util’s (604) 467- 5271 Maple Ridge

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft.

Ground floor, dance/fitness area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

717

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

736

HOMES FOR RENT

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

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

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

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

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets.

Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.477.0603

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

SHOP from HOME! Check out bcclassified.com

MAPLE RIDGE

Large 2 bdrm stes available.

Includes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

Call 778-788-1845

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

Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express 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

TWILIGHT DRIVE-IN

SWAP MEET

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

750

SUITES, LOWER

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

FARMS

Glenwood Manor Apartments

(604)466-5799

Antiques, Tools, Household items You name it we have it for sale!

Please come out & help support the animals

Weather permitting

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Certified Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building

Sat & Sun July 21 & 22 9am ~ 3pm

604-856-5165

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL. 2 bdrm apt. $850/mo. incl heat, h/w. N/P. Avail. Aug. 1 604-476-6683.

✶ Newly Renovated ✶

“Hearts on Noses Sale/Fundraiser” 33470 ~ 12thst Ave.nd

EVERY Sunday 7am

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

Maple Ridge Central

GARAGE SALES

260 St. & Fraser Hwy, Langley

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 1 bdrm apt, $750/mo incl heat, h/w, N/P. Avail Aug 1st. Call 604-476-6683.

Clean, very quiet, large,

MAPLE RIDGE 1/bdrm condo, walk in closet, 5/appls, gas f/p. (paid by owner) $850. also 2/bdrm condo, u/g pkng. Gordon Tower.

222/Dewdney. $1100. both Avail now. 604-467-4450, 604-833-4450.

APARTMENT/CONDOS

Sat, July 21st, 9am-2pm

20347 123rd Ave.

RENTALS

* Renovated Suites *

AVAILABLE NOW 609

Everything Must Go!

Silver, some collectibles, washing machine, household items.

1 Month FREE Rent

www.dannyevans.ca

REAL ESTATE

MOVING SALE

11918 Hawthorne St.

706

551 Mission

MAPLE RIDGE

Sat. July 21st, 9am-3pm

WESTGATE APTS

MAPLE RIDGE

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

Glenbrookhomes.net

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

MOVING SALE Everything Must Go!

RENTALS

Visit our website for other rental properties:

548

GARAGE SALES

Yard Sale

Garage Sale 20255 Ospring St Sat July 21st 9am ~ 4pm

GARAGE SALE 11391 ~ 230th St

551

Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge Maple Ridge

UNDER $200

ATTENTION KNITTERS Wool for sale. Everything $1.00.

(604)465-0339

GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

Sat & Sun, July 21, 22 9am - 4pm

AUCTIONS Antiques & Collectible AUCTION Monday July 23 ~ 7pm

551

Galiano Town/Hse Complex Sale

MAPLE RIDGE

Garage / Moving Sale 23067 -121 A Ave. Sat., July 21 - 8am to 3pm -

GARAGE SALES

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

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

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

Call 604-467-3944 750

SUITES, LOWER

2 BED. above ground suite. Bright, W/D, D/W, Gas F/P, Sep Entry, Large Cedar Deck. Located just off 240 St. on a greenbelt in cul-de-sac Very private setting. 1 Bedroom $800 +1/3 utilities or 2 bedrooms for $950 +1/3 utilities. Rent includes cable. Available immediately N/S, N/P. Call 778-866-3008.

ALBION: large, bright 1 bdrm grnd level suite. New paint, own w/d, gas f/p, a/c. $800 incl wifi. N/S, N/P. Call: (604)463-9715

Coquitlam. Bright 2 bdrm. Pri. ent. w/d. Patio. N/S. N/P. $995 incl utils.

Nr college. Aug. 1. 604-464-1494.

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RENTALS 750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM, Pinetree/Robson. 2 bdrm w/o suite. Laundry. Aug 1.

N/P. N/S. $950 incl utils.& internet.

Nr school & bus. 604-219-5253.

MAPLE RIDGE 2 Bdrm g/l, full bath, 1200sqft, bright, quiet, n/s, n/p july 28th $850+utils 604-910-7851 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 Central 1 bdrm, bright/open floor plan share W/D, sep entry, lots of storage N/S, N/P, $690/mo all incl’d avail Aug 1st (604)467-3225 MAPLE RIDGE ctrl bright spacious g/l 1 bdrm sh w/d, N/S. Cats ok. Nr transit. Gas f/p, parking $700 incl util/full cable Aug 1 604-463-5592.

MAPLE RIDGE lge. 1200 sq. ft., 1 bdrm. + den. Gas f/p, priv. patio, central a/c., W/D. Nice quiet neighborhood. $875 Incl utils. N/S, cat OK Aug. 1. 604-866-7511 MAPLE RIDGE near SRT. New 1 bdrm walk-out bsmt, August 15, ns/np, $680 incl utils. 604-928-5012 PITT MEADOWS, 2 bdrm ste, W/D, nr amens, NS/NP, avail now. Refs. $850 incl utils & cbl. (604)764-6821.

RENTALS 752

TOWNHOUSES

PORT COQUITLAM

MERIDIAN VILLAGE

818

TRANSPORTATION

CARS - DOMESTIC

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

TRANSPORTATION 845

2 & 3 bedroom Townhouses available RENTS between $940 - $1100 A safe, all ages community in POCO, spacious grounds in a park like setting, close to schools and parks with shopping near by.

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

The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants).

No RGI subsidy available at this time. Call 604-451-6075 to view. http://www.metrovancouver. org/services/housing

806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

845

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

851

TRUCKS & VANS

1995 SAFARI 7 pass van, all whl drive, 199K, AirCared, 2nd owner, good cond, $2600. (604)430-3556

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

2007 CORVETTE, black, $38,900. obo, standard, fully loaded, electric doors. (604)580-8000

3156 Coast Meridian Road

TRANSPORTATION

751

TRANSPORTATION

2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4500 obo. Call 604-780-8404

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS V6 1owner, no accid, loaded, $10,750 100K. Super clean! 778-574-7991

830

MOTORCYCLES

1989 WINNEBAGO Chieftain 36 foot, Chev-464; very good cond. Offers?

778-908-4549

1989 HONDA Goldwing 6 cylinder, 1 owner touring motorcycle. Wineberry red color. Complete with CB & AM/FM radio, inter-electronic radio, “His & Her’s” helmets, jackets, gloves, boots, chaps. Used for “touring” purposes only. Always garaged when not in use. 604-852-9529 2009 SUZUKI GSXR 750, black, mint cond. 5,000K, with helmet, $8500obo.Must See! 778-891-4501

838

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

The Scrapper

2007 HARLEY SPORTSTER, factory custom, 74 cube (1200) big bore

by Denco Cycle, Bassani pipe, Windshield, sissy bar, leather bags.

27,000Km, one old guy owner, $7,450 obo. Phone (604)817-1945

2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng. new B.J. & brakes. Inspected $8400obo 604-826-0519

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

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1997 CITATION 5th wheel, 27.5’ with pop out. Good condition, $6000 604-860-5225/604-869-6159

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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

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

Getting a job couldn’t be easier!

SUITES, UPPER

PORT COQUITLAM. SXS 3 bd & 1 bd down, appls, view, nr amens, $1250 & $650. Call 604-941-4166

752

TOWNHOUSES

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

Raising Funds for Youth Groups in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

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

You Could Win:

810

AUTO FINANCING

1

Jeep Wrangler Sport 4X4 2011 Model. Value: $25,995.

2

Luxury Cruise for Two aboard Holland America Cruise Line. Value: $3200.

3

A household furniture and appliance package. Value: $3500.

4

A weekend stay in Whistler, BC and apparel gift certificate. Value: $3500.

Patrick O’Brien Chartered Investment Manager C Char

Tickets $10. ea.

Go to www.rotaryduckrace.ca

for ticket vendors 5

Two rounds of golf for four people, including golf cart. Value: $870.

6

32” Flat Screen Television Value: $500.

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1989 CAMARO RS, V6, auto, Ttop, AirCrd, N/S lady driven, $1900.

Phone (604)591-6918.

2001 NEON LX 2.0L Silver, 4 door auto A/C, P/W, sunroof, Aircared, $3100. obo (604)460-9636 2006 CHRYSLER 300, 4 door, loaded, 77,000K, fresh AirCare, $11,900 obo. Call 604-780-8404

www.rotaryduckrace.ca info@rotaryduckrace.ca BC Gaming Event Licence 42717. Applicable taxes included. Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. If a winning ticket bears a minor’s name, the prize will be lawfully delivered on behalf of the minor to the minor’s parent, legal guardian or trustee. Winners consent to release of their names by licencee.

Holders of winning tickets not required to be present to win prizes. KNOW YOUR LIMIT. PLAY WITHIN IT.

RACE DAY

Join us for th free family fe is stival!

Sunday, 5 Aug 2

Maple Ridge Pa 012 rk 10am - 3pm Duck Race begin s at 1pm

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