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Golf Pitt Meadows Golf Course turns 50. p24

Dismal return so far for sockanee . p3

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watkins sawmills sues district hefty claim for August 2011 fire that destroyed operation

by Ph i l M e lnych uk staff reporter

Colleen Flanagan/the news

Horse helpers Brett Reid pets Nauvoo, a 30-year-old Hackney pony being shown to the ARMS summer camp by Stefanie Jeanneret and her daughter Caroline, 16, Thursday morning. ARMS leads the Shoreline Cleanup Sept. 14 and will be celebrating their 20th anniversary on Rivers Day, Sept. 29.

A $3.5-million civil claim has been filed against the District of Maple Ridge, an engineering company and a sawmill maintenance company, following a huge fire two years ago that destroyed a cedar shingle mill.

Watkins Sawmills Ltd., filed the claim in B.C. Supreme Court, Aug. 19, saying the Aug. 11, 2011 blaze destroyed the mill on 9414 – 288th St. where wall shingles were made.

According to the 14-page claim, welding sparks from a contractor working on a paint line platform ignited cardboard, sawdust and wood which started a flameless, slow burn.

That continued for hours before bursting into flame and destroying two buildings.

Toronto lawyer Pam Pengelley said the claim has been filed to meet the two-year deadline. see Watkins, p5

RMH nurse guilty of sex assault

by P h i l M e l nychuk staff reporter

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A former registered nurse at Ridge Meadows Hospital who kissed two patients last year while they were sedated has been found guilty of sexual assault.

Abihudi Imbai, 35, was convicted on two counts of sexual assault Wednesday following a three-day

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One of the victims said it’s been an ordeal from the time of the 11 June 2012 incident to making a complaint and seeing it through court.

“It’s an unbelievable situation. You get all these people that you trust in as a kid. There are just certain things that you expect that you’re going to be safe with.”

The woman said she had been given morphine for pain relief during the evening but was conscious when Imbai inappropriately touched her

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and kissed her.

After it happened, she didn’t know what to think or why the man would do it.

“You just can’t believe it happened.

This is the night time. This is your nurse. What do you do? You’re at the mercy of him.”

After the incident, she told her husband who reported it to the hospital the next day.

She didn’t know anything about the second victim until the trial proceedings started.

The process has been a trying one.

She’s continued to get counselling

but remains uneasy about going to the hospital or visiting long-term care facilities where both her parents live.

Despite the ordeal, she’s happy with Fraser Health and Ridge Meadows Hospital’s response and pleased how Ridge Meadows RCMP handled the case.

“I can tell you that the hospital took immediate steps to disengage his services. I do believe that the proper measures were taken to ensure his behaviour couldn’t continue in the future.” see Assault, p4

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Dismal return so far for ‘sockanee’ Only seven have shown up so far but ARMS not concerned

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

They must be out there, somewhere.

Somewhere in the South Alouette River sockanee are skulking about, hiding where it’s cold and dark, and waiting until the river cools down, when they can make a run to the Alouette reservoir, where they can spawn and complete their life cycle.

Usually, by this time, they’ve already done so.

“They’ve been spotted holding in other places in the river.”

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Amanda Crowston with ARMS checks the fish fence along the Alouette River for salmon.

August long weekend is when the new run usually peaks, when about 50 sockanee return to the Allco hatchery or the base of the Alouette dam.

But so far this year, only seven have shown up.

“We’re not concerned. We’re just doing our job, keeping our record of when they come back,” said Amanda Crowston, special projects manager with the Alouette

River Management Society.

“We’ve heard from residents that they’ve been spotted holding in other places in the river.”

It could be the sockanee are just waiting for the fall rains and cooler temperatures which makes it easier to swim and spawn.

The fish are actually sockeye but are nicknamed sockanee because they used to be considered kokanee, landlocked in the Alouette reservoir by the B.C. Hydro dam

for 88 years.

Then in 2005,some adventurous kokanee made a run for it, and swam over the top of the dam, when the society was studying a release of coho salmon over the top of the dam.

Those kokanee returned to spawn, were confirmed as part of the Alouette system and were nicknamed sockanee.

Now, only a year remains in a seven-year study of the river. A report based on the

data will be used to present a business case to B.C. Hydro for construction of a fish ladder, about a $3-million project.

While a ladder will allow sockeye to return to the lake and spawn, re-establishing an age-old connection between the river and the reservoir, will benefit all species including coho, chinook and pink salmon.

“Really, it is about the overall watershed health and support for the salmon,” said Crowston.

In the meantime though, the river society depends on staff and inmates from Fraser Regional Correctional Centre to provide the manpower and vehicles to trap the sockeye at the hatchery, then truck them around the dam, for speedy release into the reservoir.

“Without their commitment, these sockeye would not make it. They’re the people on the ground that make it happen,” Crowston said.

Eventually, the goal is to rebuild the run to about 250,000, a healthy addition to the overall Fraser River sockeye run.

But with only 50 returning each year, that target is a long way off and which is why the Alouette River system is closed to any sockeye fishing. “We’re trying to rebuild a run and we cannot do this if people are fishing illegally.”

Crowston said the rest of the sockeye could return anytime in the next month.

This is a warm, dry summer raising river temperatures.

This year’s sockeye run are also the descendents of the disastrously low run of 2009, which triggered the Cohen Commission inquiry into the Fraser River sockeye.

Most years, the sockeye have returned by the first week of September.

“One year, we’ve had them as late as October.” The rain will return, she added.

Thieves steal Maple Ridge kid’s quarter racer One of a kind car pinched in Aldergrove

by T i m Fitzg e r ald contributor

Six-year-old Tristen Pozsonyi is a little young to learn the harsh realities that await adults.

But that’s the reality for the Maple Ridge resident after his quarter midget racer and the trailer used to haul it to the track were stolen sometime overnight on Aug. 14 from the Langley Quarter Midget Racing Association building in the 26900 block of 8th Avenue in Aldergrove.

“He’s devastated,” said his mother, Brenda.

“I don’t think the people who stole this understand what they are doing. They’ve stolen from a child.”

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Tristen helped pay for the race through bottle drives. were valued at $3,500.

Brenda said she’s hoping enough media coverage will convince the thieves to leave the child-sized race car somewhere where the police can find it.

The Aldergrove race track is the only one of its kind in Canada and the cart is designed specifically for the course, said Brenda.

“It’s not like they can race it anywhere else. It’s useless to

them.”

But she said it means everything to her young son Tristen, who was in his first year of racing. The six-year-old helped purchase the quarter racer through a bottle drive and hit the track for the first time in April. He had been spending countless hours practicing with his dad, David Now because of one selfish act, it’s all gone, laments Brenda.

“They’ve basically stolen his dreams. He’s car crazy and we were trying to support his talents. It’s pretty discouraging.”

Brenda said she found out Thursday that the RCMP have located the trailer on 124th Avenue and Old Yale Road in Surrey. Unfortunately, she said the cart is still missing.

• Anyone who sees the quarter midget racer can call the Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200, or to leave an anonymous tip, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-2228477 or visit www.solvecrime.ca.

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Tristen Pozsonyi and his mom Brenda hope the public can help them locate his midget racer, which was stolen Aug. 14 from a track in Aldergrove.

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Fraser Health spokesman Tasleem Juma said an investigation started within two days after the complaint, followed by notification to Ridge Meadows RCMP. Once the complaint was made, the employee was suspended while the investigation proceeded, said Fraser Health spokesperson Tasleem Juma. He was fired within two weeks of the investigation.

“We don’t believe that the well-being and safety of our patients was put at risk by this individual. We took steps immediately to remove this person from his duties and from providing care.” news Files

“We don’t believe that the wellbeing and safety of our patients was put at risk by this individual.”

Tasleem Juma, Fraser Health She said Fraser Health didn’t notify the public because a police investigation was underway and the man was no longer employed.

“If public health and well-being is at risk because of the actions of an individual, then absolutely we would make attempts to contact individuals and make a public announcement about it.

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Fraser Health Authority says incident of sexual assault by staff on patients are rare. not really a need to go and make a public announcement about it.”

She pointed out such incidents are rare.

“We do our due diligence to ensure this type of behaviour is not tolerated.”

The discipline process involves hearing a complaint, suspending the employee if the allegations are serious, then firing if there is strong evidence.

“We don’t take termination lightly. We have to make sure we have a solid case to terminate an individual.

“From the moment we were notified of the allegation, steps were immediately taken to ensure that this individual was not providing care to anybody else. This is extremely rare. This is something that does not happen.

This is one individual who is not the norm … for our organization.”

While she says the RCMP did a good job investigating, she wonders why Ridge Meadows Mounties didn’t notify the public. The same thing may have happened to other women.

“But I was told that the police liaison person who usually deals with the press, was on holidays at the time, and that’s why the police didn’t do anything in the paper.

“I was upset at the time because I felt if it was in the paper right away then more people would have come forward before the trial.”

Ridge Meadows RCMP did not return calls for comment.

She doesn’t blame Fraser Health for not

making an announcement because the health authority had no prior knowledge of this happening with anybody else.

According to the College of Registered Nurses of B.C., Imbai voluntarily gave up his practising registration on 2 Aug. 2012, “as a result of professional boundary concerns.

“The inquiry committee is satisfied that the undertakings will protect the public,” the college in a disciplinary ruling on its website.

“I haven’t felt safe in my own community,” said the woman.

While it’s been more than a year, she wants anybody else who may have been victimized to, “just come forward.

“There are appropriate people to help them along the way.”

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It hasn’t been sent to the three defendants because it’s not certain if a lawsuit will go ahead.

“A decision hasn’t been yet as to whether a claim will proceed.

“We’ve six months or a year to serve it, after it’s filed. It just gives us additional time to investigate … and make a decision about whether it’s going forward. So that’s really all it is at this point.”

The claim says the $3.5 million in damages arises from debris cleanup, building repairs, security costs, fire and smoke damage, repairs to power lines and other utilities as well liability to third parties also affected by the fire.

It also says that the Maple Ridge Fire Department didn’t arrive at the mill until about 20 or 30 minutes after the blaze broke out early that morning.

It also says before that day that the fire department’s server wasn’t working properly resulting in dispatch messages not being properly received.

The claim continues that the fire department had been working on the water supply and fire hydrant system in the area and didn’t warn Watkins Sawmills about water supply issues and “malfunctioning fire hydrants in the area of the

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As well, it says Watkins wasn’t warned about “water supply and fire suppression equipment” and didn’t remedy the situation.

However, the District of Maple Ridge has no fire hydrants in the area because water lines only reach as far as 248th Street. There is a “dry” hydrant in the area which is connected to a pipe that runs to the Stave River. For that to become active, a fire truck has to pump water from the river into the pipe, to provide water at the hydrant.

Both Maple Ridge building inspection department and the engineering company, which designed the building, are blamed for failing to ensure the mill met the building code.

The claim also says both the municipality and the firm employed “incompetent engineers, building permit inspectors, employees, agents, contractors and consultants with inadequate knowledge, education, training … which led to a “dangerous situation.”

The claim says the Maple Ridge Fire Department for not getting to the fire “in a reasonable and timely manner,” and for not warning Watkins of its “inability to respond to fires within a reasonable” time.

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Ignore for a minute that TransLink may just be the nearest punching bag for all that’s wrong in the world, including transit.

TransLink is about to launch its biggest innovation — the new Compass card to replace cash fares and the Faresaver system — and, come on, can’t we give this much-maligned transportation authority some time to get it right?

The $180-million electronic ticketing system got dumped all over last week because it turns out bus users who pay with cash fares will have to pay a second time to get on SkyTrain. It’s too costly to retrofit buses with terminals allowing cash purchases of a single Compass ticket that will work on the whole transit system.

This could place a financial hardship on about 6,000 people a day who start their trip on buses and don’t want to pay a $6 deposit for a Compass Card.

But here’s the thing: If those riders who prefer cash fares could be convinced to get a Compass card, the new system would be more efficient and the money paid to get the system running will be a good investment. What’s more, an incentive, similar to discounts provided by TReO to win over drivers on the new Port Mann Bridge, will get more early adopters and smooth the transition.

Right now, people are anxious; they don’t understand how the Compass card will work and they worry about being inconvenienced. TreO took care of that, too, by making it easy for people to sign up online.

We don’t yet know what the fares will be and here, too, TransLink must be on top of its game, ensuring that it’s no more expensive to ride transit with Compass than with the old system.

The fact is, the Compass card is coming. It’s being tested in a few weeks and will roll out gradually next year. It will end fare abuse because it works in tandem with turnstiles, and if efficiently introduced, will match world-class systems used elsewhere, such as in London, where the Oyster card is ubiquitous.

But a clear, concise and multi-platform public relations plan, along with discounts, will be required to ensure a relatively seamless transition.

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Hooped without a good dental plan A

nyone who thinks Tung Sheng (David) Wu has been the only unlicensed dentist to carry on his trade illegally in this province is delusional.

It is not uncommon by any means for retired dentists and even some who are still active in their profession Sidewinder to carry on business in Sandy Macdougall their homes in much the same manner as Wu. We have even had examples of this right here in little old Maple Ridge.

While the College of Dental Surgeons, the self-governing body for dentists in B.C., will likely deny the widespread existence of such illegal practices, thousands of patients of these basement practitioners take regular advantage of the bargains available in such unlicensed operations.

The main differences between Wu and many others is that Wu is not in good standing with the College of Dental Surgeons, nor does he possess a licence or adhere to adequate sanitary standards.

There are many reasons why people will patronize illegal or unlicensed basement dental operations but the biggest reason is affordability.

The general lack of affordability of unsubsidized dental work is a many-headed monster and people like Wu are only one aspect of it.

Practically from birth, parents are be-

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sieged with dentists’ psychological claptrap that, if we want our children to have a vibrant and prosperous life, they must have perfectly aligned, perfectly formed and perfectly white teeth.

Of course, this all costs money; plenty of money; indecent sums of money, and most of all, money that many parents don’t have unless they have a good, employersupported dental plan.

According to too many dentists, those poor children whose parents can’t afford these socially vital dental works will be condemned to a substandard life with few friends and a bleak future.

A cynic might claim that the greedy element in dentistry is more interested in esthetics and their own bottom line than they are in the dental well-being of their patients. The advent of dental plans has only made the financial burden of dental costs for many people even more impossible.

Retainers, braces, bridges, root canals, and full or partial dentures can cost many thousands of dollars. In the parlance of today’s world, if you don’t have a dental plan or a huge income, you are hooped.

While some dentists struggle along on net incomes that are not startling, many rake in more than $200,000 per year.

People with dental plans have little regard for how much or how little their dentist makes but people on low incomes and pensioners without dental plans are left in the lurch.

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resources, many of these people either ignore their dental health or they patronize illegal basement operations such as Wu’s.

The health care system in B.C. is failing in a huge way when it comes to dental health. Only in rare cases will medicare pick up the tab for dental work.

Dentists, dental hygienists, and almost any health care professional will attest to the importance of good dental health on the impact of a person’s overall physical well-being.

“The general lack of affordability of unsubsidized dental work is a many-headed monster and people like Wu are only one aspect of it.”

By ignoring or evading the issue of dental health costs, the province’s health care system is probably incurring even greater overall costs. And so people with no alternative affordable option will continue to seek out illegal basement dental operations where they can receive treatment.

Editor’s Note: A B.C. Supreme Court justice issued a warrant for Wu’s arrest after he failed to show up for a scheduled court appearance. His whereabouts are unknown.

Sandy Macdougall is a retired journalist and former district councillor.

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Price for hydro power Planned North Lougheed Connector ‘a joke’ must be reasonable Editor, The News: I have been saying for years, ever since the 25-year agreement BC Hydro had with U.S. power customers expired during the 1990s regime of the NDP, that B.C. needs a fair, long-term power supply agreement with the Americans.

At that time, Elizabeth Cull was the finance minister and she had included projected hydroelectric power sales revenue into her budget, even though the NDP had failed to either renew the original agreement or negotiate a new one. This led to the infamous “fudget” budget of the NDP. Well, the Americans decided they no longer wanted our precious, clean hydro power and to top it off, they instituted a clause in the original agreement whereby if BC Hydro failed to renegotiate an agreement, then the Americans could force B.C. to build a new transmission line into B.C. and would have to purchase American power. Bad decision on the part of the NDP. My solution is to build hydroelectric power generators, once B.C. has negotiated long-term purchase-and-supply agreements with the U.S. and Alberta, just as we did with the Columbia River Treaty.

The price for power must be reasonable, stable and not subject to the whims of the spot market.

If that was the policy, B.C. could have clean power for years to come and all of it paid for by the international agreements negotiated in good faith, for the benefit of all.

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Editor, The News: Re: Pitt farmland OK’d for new road, mall (The News, Aug. 17) Your article regarding the decision of the ALC to permit the exclusion of the Pitt Meadows land while still denying Maple Ridge’s submission goes a long way to explain why people have lost confidence in government institutions.

While the lands in Albion are questionable as far as being productive, there is absolutely no doubt that the Pitt Meadows application includes productive land as they are producing crops right now!

Somehow Pitt Meadows permitted the pre-loading of a large section of the land along Lougheed Highway prior to the exclusion being permitted, something that destroyed its agricultural value, however a large section is still in production.

It is outrageous that their submission stated only 20 people attended the public forum as I was one of the large group who attended. There were at least 20 people who gave verbal submissions to

Should be adding ALR, not gutting it Editor, The News: Re: Pitt farmland OK’d for new road, mall (The News, Aug. 17)

online comments Ken Ogden · College of New Caledonia: Re: Congratulations to Mayor Deb Walters, council and staff of Pitt Meadows for the ALC decision supporting the proposed North Lougheed Connector and commercial development. As a disgruntled resident of Maple Ridge, I can only hope that our council learns a thing or two from Pitt Meadows’s success with the ALC and Maple Ridge failures. Pitt Meadows was able to show the ALC how their plans would aid agriculture. It really is a win-win situation.

Over a decade ago, the ALC said it was open to exclusion applications for ALR lands in the Albion Flats east of 105th Avenue, but nothing was done by council of the day. The ALC made its position clear once again a few years ago. Then last week the ALC rejected two applications for ALR removal of lands west of 105th, which everyone knows were never on the table. All the money Maple Ridge council has spent on consultants, planning and public input has benefitted no one and wasted so much time and energy.

I would move to Pitt Meadows if I could, but the developers of urban sprawl in Maple ridge are selling new, single family homes for not much more than I paid for my new home seven years ago.

“As a council, we are firm in our commitment to diversify the tax base, provide local jobs and preserve our agricultural roots. This decision helps support all of those things.” - Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters So Mayor Walters solution to the traffic congestion and conflicts between farmers and commuters is to erase the farms? Great solution but I question the validity of her argument as I don’t see how it supports local farms. It certainly does however make land owners very wealthy.

Ultimately between this exclusion and others and the recent announcement by Bill Bennett to “reform” (call it what you will) the ALR it essentially means that while individuals win the jackpot in the end we all suffer.

If you question that then I would ask you to look at what your are eating next

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The planned North Lougheed Connector is a joke as it will connect with Lougheed East of the Harris Road intersection, the major congestion point that is already causing traffic to backup sometimes all the way to 203rd during morning rush hour.

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time you are at the dinner table in remember this next excerpt: “To produce a healthy diet for the projected B.C. population in 2025, farmers will need to have 2.78 million hectares in production of which 281,000 will need access to irrigation.

This means that to produce a healthy diet for British Columbians in 2025, given existing production technology, the farmland with access to irrigation will need to increase by 92,000 hectares or 49% over 2005 levels.

To maintain the current level of selfreliance through to the year 2025, farmers will need to increase production by 30% over 2001 levels. The increased production will be concentrated on the land that has access to irrigation – land that is typically near the urban centers.”

(Source: http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/ resmgmt/Food_Self_Reliance/BCFoodSelfReliance_Report.pdf) So why are we taking even on acre of land out of the ALR? If anything we should be adding land and increasing our production to keep

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And no Mr. Bennett, I’m not talking about taking away local A1 or A2 land and replacing it with A3 and A4 land somewhere in Northern B.C. Or we can continue to gut the ALR and rely more heavily on GMO and other food shipped from thousands of kilometers away.

Not only is that just idiocy but detrimental to our own health as well as the environment.

How will future generations feed themselves when our capacity to grow local food is eventually gone?

When the oil required to ship it thousands of kilometers is gone? When for instance Nestle has taken all of the water for free and has moved elsewhere?

But I guess it’s all about jobs as Christy Clark says. Funny thing though as it’s self defeating to have a great job yet poor nutrition and health in an environment that isn’t conducive to vibrant living. Isn’t it?

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Mayor Daykin should be outraged by this decision as it once again sets Maple Ridge back and promotes one of our neighbors.

If any decision deserved appeal this one begs it. The Agricultural Land Commission deserves to be inundated with letters, along with the Minister responsible.

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“He was a little fearful of jumping off the dock at first,” said Kloc.

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So the two spend time along the shores of the Alouette River as Kloc trains Coal to target the frisbee as soon as she throws it.

The seven-year-old black Labrador retriever sits along the shores of the river bank waiting for Kloc to give him the signal, its eyes never leaving the frisbee. see Dock diving, p10

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As soon as she motions ‘go,’ the dog hurls himself towards the water chasing the soft disc.

A quick swim back to the shore is always followed by a joyful roll in the sand, then a good shake to clear the dust.

It’s the dog version of lather, rinse, repeat.

“Unfortunately there are no docks down here so I have to improvise,” she laughs.

But while dog dock diving is a competition, the spirit of the event is about having fun, says Kloc.

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Donna Kloc encourages Coal as he leaps off the dock during a competition in Whistler. ing agility training with Coal, she wanted to find a new way to spend time with her black Labrador, a rescue dog she’s had for the past five-and-ahalf years. Her former old dog Hank, trained in agility, recently passed away.

Friends of hers had competed dog dock diving in the U.S., where the competitions have been held for more than 10 years.

Forget prancing around a ring with a $500 haircut and manicure.

Coal, like most firsttimers, didn’t quite get the grasp of the sport on the first try. He ran down the dock, stopped at the edge, and then reluctantly leap in after the toy. Hence the daily trips to the shores of the Alouette.

But as the competition wore on, Coal slowly picked up on the cues.

Part of what helped was as much the crowd as it was just getting use to the format, Kloc says.

It’s one of the reasons she said she’s drawn to the event.

“It’s a great relationship between handler and dog. You can feed off each other for energy,” she said.

“The crowd at Whistler was just awesome.

All that support and encouragement seemed to give him the confidence to go over the dock.”

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The RCMP are looking for a 29-year-old who has been missing since July 5.

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family since late to be a drug June of 2012. user.”

The Ridge Dunlop Meadows RCMP said Johnare putting out stone is a plea to the public mixed race for help in locatwoman, 5-3 ing the young and weighs woman.

112 lbs. She “Jaclyn lives on has black the streets, mainhair and ly in Maple Ridge Johnstone brown eyes. or Pitt Meadows, R C M P but her family have no deand friends have not scription of her attire heard from, or seen but said Johnstone does her, in over a month not drive, or own a venow,” said RCMP Cpl. hicle.

Alanna Dunlop. “Police Anyone with any are asking for the pub- information on Johnlic’s help regarding this stone’s whereabouts is missing woman. She encouraged to call the does live a higher risk Ridge Meadows RCMP life style, and is known at 604-463-6251.

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Public Hearing Notice TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, North-East corner entrance, at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2013 to consider the following bylaws: 1) 2012-033-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6912-2012 LEGAL: Lot 46, Section 22, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 43885 LOCATION: 24189 - 124 Avenue FROM: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) TO: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) PURPOSE: To permit future subdivision into two lots.

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Hair off Const. Duncan McRae has his hair trimmed by Const. Mike Pedrosa before it was totally shaved off during a Cops for Cancer fundraiser Wednesday afternoon outside the Ridge Meadows RCMP detachment. The Tour De Coast travels from Maple Ridge to Richmond Sept. 18 to Sept. 26. Donate at copsforcancerbc.ca.

Musical ride arrives sept. 5 2a) 2011-084-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6853-2011 LEGAL: Lots C & D, both of: District Lot 404, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 19825 LOCATION: 11133 & 11185 - 240th Street FROM: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) TO: RST (Street Townhouse Residential) and R-2 (Urban Residential District)

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This September, experience the tradition and ceremony of the iconic RCMP Musical Ride, which stops at the Albion Fairgrounds on a crossCanada tour.

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are $15 and as there are only 1,500 available, organizers encourage people to snap them up quickly.

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2b) 2011-084-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6947-2012 LEGAL: Lots C & D, both of: District Lot 404, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 19825 LOCATION: 11133 & 11185 - 240th Street PURPOSE: PART 7, COMMERCIAL ZONES, SECTION 701, NEIGHBOURHHOOD COMMERCIAL: C-1, SUBSECTION 1, PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES, (e) apartment uses is amended adding the following legal description in the correct sequence: Lot “C” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825 PART 7, COMMERCIAL ZONES, SECTION 701, NEIGHBOURHHOOD COMMERCIAL: C-1 SUBSECTION 8. OTHER REGULATIONS, (b), is amended by adding the following in the correct sequence: The gross floor area of all permitted Principal Uses shall not in the aggregate exceed 481.1 m2 on the first floor and the gross floor area of Apartment Uses on the second floor shall not exceed 221.38 m2 on Lot “C” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825 PART 7, COMMERCIAL ZONES, SECTION 701, NEIGHBOURHHOOD COMMERCIAL: C-1 SUBSECTION 8. OTHER REGULATIONS, (f), is amended by adding the following legal description in the correct sequence: Lot “C” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825 AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforesaid bylaws and copies of staff reports and other information considered

by Council relevant to the matters contained in the bylaws will also be available for public inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from August 16, 2013 to August 27, 2013, Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays excepted. Some of this information will also be posted on the District website www.mapleridge.ca on the Mayor & Council/Council Meetings page.

ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected by any of these bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained in the bylaws or by making a written submission to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services or by sending an e-mail to the Clerk’s Department at clerks@mapleridge.ca, by 4:00 p.m., August 27, 2013. All written submissions and e-mails will become part of the public record.

Dated this 16th day of August, 2013.

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BC Ferries bonuses send ‘wrong message’ Incentive pay for brass rose when extra subsidy created surplus

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Despite rising fares and looming service cuts, top executives at BC Ferries still collected big performance bonuses this year.

President and CEO Michael Corrigan got a $64,421 “incentive payment” on top of a base salary that was up eight per cent to $364,000 for a total of $563,000 in overall remuneration – the maximum allowed after a cap on payouts was put in place last year.

BC Ferries’ executive compensation disclosure says Corrigan’s bonus reflects his “exemplary leadership” that was borne out by the corporation beating its financial target for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

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ficer Robert Clark got more than $133,000 in incentive pay and executive vice-president Glen Schwartz got an extra $127,000 based on performance.

Both of their bonuses were almost twice as high as those given a year earlier and the two collected close to $500,000 Corrigan overall.

None of the payouts are anywhere near as high as the more than $1 million that former CEO David Hahn received in some past years until he left the corporation and the government eliminated additional long-term bonuses and imposed the compensation cap.

Managers were eligible for their full incentive pay this year because of the $15-million surplus BC Ferries posted for last year.

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Across B.C. roughly a third of our food banks are reporting that they simply do not have enough food to meet current requirements.

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But NDP critic Nicholas Simons said the new surplus is a fiction because of the $21.5 million in additional subsidies the province injected.

“The only reason they got their full bonuses was because the government provided that increased service fee,” Simons said.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone wasn’t available for an interview but issued a statement saying the executive payouts send the “wrong message” at a time when BC Ferries is struggling to reduce its expenses.

He said he will speak to the BC Ferries board to outline the province’s expectations for all executives at Crown corporations.

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“Government is tightening its belt, along with many British Columbians, and I believe that BC Ferries should take the same approach.”

Simons, however, said the BC Liberals have had plenty of time to act.

“Four ministers in a row have been saying how disappointed or disturbed or shocked they are when they see this exorbitant compensation,” Simons said.

“The reality is they’ve done nothing about it.”

The Powell-River Sunshine Coast MLA said his constituents are apoplectic because they’re ferry-dependent and have seen fares rise on average 75 per cent over the last 10 years.

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But Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said the ruling appears to be largely procedural and unlikely to threaten the three-year-old legislation underpinning the Immediate Roadside Prohibitions.

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he family of Margaret Bentley, from Abbotsford, recently launched a civil suit against the nursing care home in which she is living and the Fraser Health Authority, over their refusal to acknowledge the “living will” requests of Mrs. Bentley who, more than twenty years ago, drew up the legal document requesting that she be allowed to die by not feeding her should she ever reach the final stages of dementia.

The home and the FHA have, of course, received a legal opinion

that denying It’s easy to her food has take sides as, the potential of o b v i o u s l y, raising charges lawyers have of neglect undiffering opinder the Adult ions and the Guardianship legalities surAct. To make rounding such matters worse, circumstances the FHA has seem grey at denied the best. As I have family any opstated more tion of moving As we age than once, Mrs. Bentley Graham Hookey federal and to another faprovincial legcility or taking islators should her home. In essence, be making it a priority they have decided that to put in place laws that neither her wishes, nor make the options clearer. her family’s wishes, can It is grotesquely unfair to supersede their legal put healthcare workers opinion. and families at war, all

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the while spending large sums of money on legal costs.

Mrs. Bentley knew what she wanted in 1991 when she wrote her living will. A former nurse who had worked with patients with advanced Alzheimer’s, she understood clearly the challenges of the disease and a full eight years before she received a diagnosis of being in the early stages, she followed a legal process to ensure no one would have to make a decision on her behalf.

Many, many others have living wills. Are they all useless pieces of paper?

I am going to follow this case and, in a selfish way, I certainly hope that it will continue even if Mrs. Bentley passes away. You see, I have a living will that sets out certain end-of-life parameters that I wish to have respected should I reach those boundaries.

I have done so to offer my family peace of mind in their decision-making. I sat with a lawyer for some time talking about this option when I was updating a simple will and agreed that formulating such a document is probably more important than distributing what paltry assets I’ve accumulated in my life. Was this a waste of time and money on my part? Am I doomed to the whims of bureau-

crats regardless of the indignities my body may be suffering and my family is forced to endure?

A friend of mine recently lamented that he had visited his mother in a home and for the first time ever, “the lights were on but there was definitely no one home.”

She did not recognize him and despite much time spent talking about family and events from the past she was completely unable to place him in her life. He commented that his mother’s body was there but his mother was gone. Now he and his family must simply wait for an indeterminate period of time during which they will pray she is well cared for and at peace.

I know my friend’s mother and my own mother do not have living wills. It wasn’t common for such documents to exist, or perhaps more accurately, for people to have those kinds of discussions twenty years before they might be needed. In that sense, Mrs. Bentley is, indeed, a ground breaker and the legitimacy of her explicit and well-planned end-of-life wishes may set a precedent that will help the rest of us have our wishes respected.

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PITT MEADOWS

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PITT MEADOWS

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Celebrating 50 Years 1963 - 2013

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Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS Peter Harteveld of Pitt Meadows shakes hands with Timo Kostamo of Surrey as Pete Kosonen of Coquitlam makes the final putt on the 18th green at Pitt Meadows Golf Course Wednesday afternoon.

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embers of the Pitt Meadows Golf club are celebrating their organization’s 50th anniversary this summer.

Pitt Meadows is a member-owned club that opened in 1963, on a site that was formerly the old Greybrook Farm.

The Maple Ridge Golf and Country Club had been operating a nine-hole course in Maple Ridge for 36 years, and the Pitt Meadows site gave them a full-length course that was designed to “appeal to the average golfer while putting the pro player on his mettle.”

It has lived up to that, with an active local membership, and providing a setting for competitive events, such as the recent B.C. Golf Women’s Amateur.

The scenic course, with the Golden Ears mountains as a backdrop, serviced by a 25,000 square foot clubhouse, has been a great asset to the community, both for recreation and as an attraction.

The club attracts some high-level golf celebrities. Dave Stockton Senior and Junior have both visited the club for each of the past two years. The former is a golf guru, who coaches the likes of Rory McIlroy, won 16 PGA tournaments including two majors, and in 2011 wrote a guide to putting called “unconscious putting” which has been a hot seller. They have been nominated as honorary members of the Pitt Meadows Golf Club for their clinics and work there.

Former Major League Baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth, one of the celebrity owners of Pebble Beach along with Arnold Palmer and Clint Eastwood, also shot a round

at Pitt Meadows in July.

“We have some exciting things happen here,” noted club pro Neil Roberts.

Membership director Laurie Shong said the club is best known for the good times had by the members.

“It’s the best membership course in the Lower Mainland,” said Shong, noting there are 150 players who show up for men’s nights every Wednesday. There are 28 men’s nights, 28 sponsors who come back every year, and numerous prices for longest drives, closest to pins and three different handicap categories.

It’s always a good time, said Shong.

“Our membership just has really good camaraderie.”

Neil Roberts is excited about the work being done on the driving range. It will be raised about four feet overall, leveled, sloped toward the golfer so they can better see their shot, and there will be more target areas. He said it’s a big project for the club, will be professionally done, and should be ready for next June.

A brochure from the 1963 opening billed it “A Superior Course at a Reasonable Cost.”

The club has had an initiation fee of $7,500, but marks its 50th birthday with a promotion gift to prospective golfers – a new initiation fee of $1,963. In two weeks since the promotion started, 20 golfers have already signed up. The plan is to cap the number at 50 golfers, so the promotion may not be around much longer. The initiation fee, combined with monthly dues of $300, will allow a member as much golf as he or she can book.

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PITT MEADOWS

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Pipers added some pomp and ceremony to 50th anniversary celebrations earlier this summer at the Pitt Meadows Golf Club.

Increasing transportation and housing costs are having a pronounced effect on our communities, leaving many people without the ability to pay for food.

n 50 years, the best golfer to come out of the Pitt Meadows Golf club is undoubtedly Jim Nelford, who had a successful career on the PGA Tour.

Nelford was an outstanding amateur golfer, who won the B.C. high school golf championship in 1973, and the B.C. Junior championship. He parlayed his early success into a scholarship.

He was the top Canadian kid in his day, as the young Nelford won the 1975 and 1976 Canadian Amateur Championships.

As a college player with Brigham Young University, he was selected as a second-team AllAmerican in both 1976 and 1977, and immediately after college he turned professional.

He enjoyed immediate success, and enjoyed a long career, playing on the PGA Tour from 1978 to 1988.

Sports Illustrated once described him as “a little guy who plays right-handed, putts lefthanded and looks like a New Wave guitarist.”

His most remarkable achievements were a second-place finish at the Sea Pines Heritage Classic in 1983, and a gut-wrenching playoff loss to Hale Irwin the following year in the Bing Crosby Pro-Am. Pitt Meadows club pro Neil Roberts will tell you that if not for Irwin making two incredibly lucky shots, Nelford would have won the tournament, and his career been on a huge upswing.

Irwin’s shot on the 18th hole at Pebble Beach was into seaside rocks, but bounced onto the fairway. Then a shot caromed off the flagstick

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The smart money is on David Lee. The 16-year-old is winning tournaments, and is well known in Pitt Meadows because he is the two-time club champion. Two years ago he won the event by 12 strokes, and then earlier this month defended his title by shooting rounds of 68-68-74.

“He works very hard at it, and he’s already played golf a long time,” said Roberts. “He’s a smart kid, and he manages his game very well.

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to within five feet of the cup, and Irwin birdied the hole to force a playoff, where he beat the devastated Nelford.

Irwin was one of the best golfers of the day, but newspapers described that win as “bumper pool.”

Nelford’s golf career was literally cut short by a 1985 waterskiing accident, when a boat propeller injured one of his arms. He never returned to form, but doctors told him he would never be able to play golf again. He was determined to get back into the game. He missed the cut at the 1986 Canadian open, but was able to finish in a tie for 18th the following year.

Now 58, the well-spoken Nelford has become a golf commentator, working for ESPN and TSN. He was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in July.

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Community Calendar the public. Enjoy the street fair atmosphere of vendors, music, kids’ crafts and activities while clearing out your clutter – and no doubt finding some treasures and bargains too! Contact the BIA at 604 -67-2420 or inquiries@downtownmapleridge. ca to reserve a table. Visit www.downtownmapleridge.ca.

Tuesday, Aug. 27 • Have you been reading all summer? Then come and get your medal! All members of the Read to Me and Summer Reading Club are invited to attend the Summer Reading Club Finale at Memorial Peace Park Bandstand at 11 a.m. Join us for food, games a book swap and much more!

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

Friday, Aug. 30 • The Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store will offer 50 per cent off its boutique section. Selected items may be excluded. Hours are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m., located at 3-12011 224th St. Call 604463-7711.

Thursday, Sept. 5 • SPECC-tacular Productions are pleased to announce auditions for their musical Christmas Pantomime, Aladdin. Auditions are being held at The Dance Circle -12011, 224th St. on Sept. 5 from 7-9 p.m. and Sept. 9 from Noon until 5 p.m. 15 main characters required as well as numerous parts for villagers, dancers and chorus. Aladdin will play at The Act Theatre over two weeks from Dec. 8-21. Contact Su Wolfe at speccauditions@ yahoo.ca to book an audition spot.

Saturday, Sept. 7 • Free Carnival from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 7 at Thomas Haney Centre- 23000 116th Ave at Maple Ridge. The bouncy castles, ponies, dunk tank, prizes, face painting are back! Also included is free lunch. The next day (Sept 8)you are invited back to Thomas Haney to join us in celebrating our 5th anniversary at 10 a.m.

• The Seeds of Love and Hope International Society is holding its third annual run/ walk/bike event at 8 p.m. at the Osprey Rotary Loop at North Harris Road in Pitt Meadows. This charity event raises funds for impoverished children in Colombia. Cost is $60 for a family, or $30 per person. Contact Catherine Beerda-Basso at 605-466-2015 or email catscorner@telus.net.

For more about the group, see www.solahis.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 10 • The next meeting of the Garibaldi Art Club is at 7 p.m. in the Craft Room, on the third floor of the Maple Ridge ACT. This is our first meeting for our 2013-2014 year. Membership $50 or $40 for seniors.

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Julia Rosec of the Haney Neptunes competes in the girls 100 m butterfly preliminaries at a swim meet on Saturday in Coquitlam.

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Haney Neptunes finish top 10 in B.C. Club happy with top 10 out of 61 swim clubs in B.C. The Haney Neptunes finished in the top 10 in B.C. Summer Swim Association 55th annual provincial championships in Coquitlam with strong showings in the pool, waterpolo and synchronized swimming.

The event wrapped up Aug. 18 and the Neptunes ranked 10 out of 61 clubs that took part in the event, said Anthony Cowie, president of the swim club.

“We’re very pleased with how

our season played out,” said Cowie, who has two of his own kids in the program. “We had set out a goal of finishing in the top 10, so it was nice to see that through. But there is always room to improve.”

The Neptunes wrapped up the summer taking home one gold, three silver and 10 bronze in the pool.

In the girls division 1, Emma Benoit, Rebecca Smith, Robynn Reid and Mina Edwards swam to gold in the 200 metre medley relay in a time of three minutes and 15.75 seconds. The team shaved close to a full second off its quali-

fying time of 3:16.72.

The foursome followed with a bronze medal showing in the 200 m freestyle relay, finishing in 2:55.

The Neptunes’ Ava Morant won silver in the girls division 4 category, taking home the medal in the 100 m backstroke in 1:13.19.

Morant captured her second silver with a time of 29.03 in the 50 m freestyle.

She won bronze in the 100 m freestyle with a time of 1:04.89, a vast improvement over her 1:07.24 qualifying time.

In the girls’ “O” Cat 2 division, the Neptunes’ Julia Rosec won

three bronze medals, taking home the hardware in the 50 and 100 m butterfly, as well as the 100 m backstroke.

Rebecca Todd won a bronze in the girls division 6 category for the Neptunes, capturing the medal in the 50 m freestyle with a time of 28:50.

The 200 m freestyle team of Joel Blanco, Jack Hayhoe, Declan LeeChin, and Dale Longmuir swam to a silver medal in the boys 2 division.

The team finished with a time of 2:23.34. Hayhoe, swimming third, helped his team win bronze in the

200 m medley. He was joined on the team by Greg Adams, Ethan Benoit, and Luke Watson.

The boys division 1 medley team also won a bronze in the 200 m event. Dylan Adams, Alexander Preocanin, Jordan Longmuir and Dean Blanco finished with a time of 3:26.01.

In the boys 7 division, Nicholas Todd won a bronze in the 50 m butterfly with a time of 27:57, while in division 8, the team of Kevin Dee, Nate Stein, Matt Torres, and Cole Wagner won bronze in the 200 m medley in a time of 1:52.57.

Flames ignite for 40th season of junior hockey

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The Ridge Meadows Flames are back on the ice for the second home exhibition game tonight at Planet Ice.

he Ridge Meadows Flames are back on the ice, getting prepared for the organization’s 40th anniversary season in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League.

Andrew Ilaender has owned the local Junior B team for the past nine years in partnership with Adam Heath, and plans to make it a special year.

Ilaender was a player in the league some 20 seasons ago, and making a junior team was the accomplishment of a longtime goal.

“It was a big deal to me, to play for the Abbotsford Pilots at the time,” he said.

So he knows how the players feel

about their hockey careers, and when he had the opportunity to get involved in ownership, he jumped over the boards.

“I want to make this a good place to play, whether that’s as high as the players go, or whether it’s just a stepping stone for them.”

It’s a busy time for him. Head coach Jamie Fiset is getting the lineup set, and the owners are arranging promotions for the regular Friday night games at Planet Ice. The home opener will be Sept. 13, and admission will include a barbecued hot dog or burger. They will also have a radar gun to test the hardest slapshots along with other attractions in a tailgating-type of celebration.

There will also be 40th anniversary Tshirts for sale.

The game will begin at 7:30, and the

pre-game festivities approximately an hour beforehand.

The club has come through a full rookie camp, with four teams of 20 players from across the Lower Mainland vying for spots on the junior B team’s roster.

The rosters are getting trimmed down in anticipation of the coming season, and exhibition games are under way.

Last Friday night in their exhibition opener, the Flames lost 9-1 to the Mission Outlaws. The next night they beat the Outlaws 2-1 at the Mission Leisure Centre.

Tonight (Friday) they will host the Delta Ice Hawks, and then on Aug. 30 they will wrap up the exhibition schedule by playing the North Vancouver Wolf Pack. Both games will be at 7:30 p.m. at Planet Ice.

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The reasoning behind this idea is that in order to ward off hunger and ultimately allow people to eat less by ‘grazing’ when they start to feel hungry during the day, they will lose weight more easily than three ‘large’ meals.

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The fear with eating three Kinected meals a day was that people Kerry Senchyna were getting quite hungry in the long interval between meals and would tend to overeat once mealtime arrived.

It would also spike insulin levels and make people insulin-resistant, thus promoting calorie storage in the form of fat. This would produce weight gain and promote long-term obesity and pre-diabetes.

A 2012 study in a journal called Cell Metabolism was done with mice in order to determine if longer bouts of time between meals promoted or prevented obesity and metabolic diseases such as diabetes.

They fed all subjects a high fat diet (60 per cent of calories from fat).

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Picked off Keagan MacDermid of the Dewdney Bulls was out after he scrambled back to first base during a game against the Richmond Athletics in the first round of the Lower Mainland Baseball Association playoffs, held on Sunday at Larry Walker Field. The Bulls lost to the Athletics 5-1.

Local players on Team BC at nationals

Two Maple Ridge ball players represented British Columbia at the Baseball Canada Midget Championships in Trois-Rivieres, Que. last weekend.

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The ‘grazing’ group developed weight gain, and a host of other problems including high blood glucose markers, hypertension, and liver disease. The eighthour fasting group, after just over three months of the study weighed 28% less than the grazing group and were fitter as well.

The apparent downside to ‘grazing’ according to researchers is that frequent feeding throughout the day interrupts our regular diurnal rhythms that were developed since paleolithic times where we probably ate only once or twice a day at most. And a potential practical problem with grazing can be regulating the total number of calories just as it can be with three meals a day.

This idea of intermittent fasting has shown to work in a few recent studies but one must be careful with so few studies done. Many people have done well losing weight, staying fit and healthy by grazing throughout the day while many others have done just as well with three square meals a day. In the end watching total calorie intake, quality of food and getting enough regular exercise is probably far more important than the minutiae of frequency of meals or other intricate methods of dieting like food-combining. When I was a kid growing up we ate three meals a day, supplemented with a lot of grazing (with every kind of food). My family and friends were always playing in the yard or practising and playing sports for as much as two or three hours a day, sometimes more. In that situation our bodies were crying out for food all the time and we were very fit and at our ideal weights. It’s harder for adults to get that much exercise but most adults get very little or no regular exercise at all. In the end, watching total calorie intake and making sure you get enough exercise is the best general plan that has a proven track-record.

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

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Bosa Development’s Pacific Point includes gourmet kitchens with stainless-steel appliances and an undermount sink, above, as well as open layouts and huge windows that let the natural light pour in, top and bottom right.

Fine Yaletown living at Bosa’s Pacific Point

By Kerry Vital

In the Lower Mainland’s busy real estate market, luxury and sophistication is tops on the lists of many buyers. Bosa Development ticks both of those boxes with Pacific Point, its condominium project in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood.

“Response has been overwhelming for Pacific Point,” says Bosa Sales and Marketing

Manager Lisa Murrell. “There simply isn’t anything like it in Vancouver.”

Pacific Point was originally a rental building, but was purchased by Nat Bosa and converted into condos. Every suite has been completely redone, with new appliances, new decor and new plumbing.

The building holds 214 homes, ranging from 450 to 1,680 square feet. Buyers will find amazing views of False Creek, George Wainborn Park, David Lam Park, English Bay and downtown Vancouver from every suite, along with high-end kitchens, elegant living areas and gorgeous bathrooms.

The kitchens feature a quartz-slab backsplash, polished quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, complemented by undercabinet task lighting, an undermount sink and imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers,

which also appears in the bathrooms.

Laminate wood flooring is included throughout most of the main living areas, with large porcelain tiles in the dens and chic carpeting in the bedrooms.

The modern bathrooms have their own porcelain tiles and polished quartz countertops, as well as a fantastic soaker tub and an enclosed glass shower in select ensuites.

In-suite laundry facilities come standard in every home, as well as custom roller blinds and solid wood entry doors that will easily block out the rest of the world. Homeowners have the choice of two interior colour schemes, Latte and Grey, designed by Cristina Oberti Interior Design.

Bosa has long been known for amazing homes and its customer service focus, and this certainly continues with Pacific Point.

Nat Bosa himself is a real estate legend in the Lower Mainland.

“Buyers know they are going to get quality and Nat Bosa’s value assurance backing the project,” Murrell says.

The Yaletown neighbourhood is known as one of the most vibrant in the city, and Pacific Point is perfectly situated to take advantage of everything that the area has to offer.

Restaurants and shopping are right on your doorstep, as well as transit, entertainment, leisure and recreation. If you’re in the mood for some outdoor activity, you’re just moments away from the SeaWall.

At Pacific Point itself, you’ll find a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness studio and yoga area, and a residents lounge with a pool table, as well as a grand double-height lobby and concierge.

Homes at Pacific Point are move-in ready and start at $344,900. For more information, visit www.pacificpointcondos.com, call 604-685-0855 or visit the sales centre at 1323 Homer Street, Vancouver any day except Fridays, from noon to 5 p.m.

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2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Georgian Townhomes in the heart of Grandview Heights

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Get your gutters ready for fall and winter deluge

By Robert Prince

Don’t let your gutters reach the ‘waterfall’ stage

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f you do nothing else to get your home ready for the fall and winter rains, make sure your gutters are clean and in good repair.

That’s the word from David Brown of db Window Cleaning, who says the one thing that every homeowner needs to be thinking about in the run up to our eightmonth rainy season is gutters, gutter, gutters.

“They should be your number one priority,” says the veteran home maintenance specialist.

“Overflowing gutters can cause so many problems [for a homeowner], so not cleaning them really isn’t an option.”

“Water is a house’s worst enemy.”

David Brown, db Window Cleaning

Colleen Flanagan/the news

Gary Griffin of Maple Washing, who’s been working in the home maintenance field since 2005, echoes Brown’s comments.

“Gutters are definitely the big one [when it comes to preparing for the rains ahead],” says Griffin. “The problem is, people don’t look inside their gutters regularly so they can’t see the build-up of debris, and they don’t do anything about it until it’s too late.

“And when your gutters have reached the waterfall stage, it’s too late, damage is occurring.”

He says gutters should be cleaned

David Brown of db window Cleaning washes a window as he prepares a home for fall and winter.

at least once per year (twice if your property is surrounded by a lot of trees), preferably as soon as the last leaves have fallen. However, if you take a look at an easily accessible gutter now and see that there’s a lot of debris build-up, then they should be cleaned now before the heavy rains start.

Brown says gutter cleaning is definitely a ‘penny-wise, poundfoolish’ kind of situation, in which opting not to spend a bit of money on preventative maintenance now will eventually cost a lot more when

the water has had a chance to rot the fascia or wick up under the shingles to seep into the house and rot the roof sheathing. He also notes repairing any damaged gutters is important right now, as well.

“Water is a house’s worst enemy, and you need to ensure the systems installed to take it away are working properly.”

When it comes to water, Griffin suggests taking care of the little things to ensure bigger headaches don’t crop up later. Hosebibs that aren’t likely to be used should be

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shut off from inside of the house, and it doesn’t hurt to wrap a bit of foam rubber around them to prevent frost build-up. Also, any water pumps for fountains, ponds, etc. should be winterized.

Now, while water damage caused by overflowing gutters can be a big problem for your wood trim, so can algae build-up. The green slime can be just as damaging if left to work its magic, so Brown suggests now is a good time to remove any algae accumulation by having the house washed.

He doesn’t recommend powerwashing because of the potential damage it can do, so either hand scrubbing or a low-pressure option are his recommendations.

“Any wood should be cleaned for sure, at least once every three years, to prevent paint deterioration, and even rot,” Brown says. “Using proper soaps and algaecides should control the problem.”

After gutters and washing the siding, another fall cleaning task that a lot of people tackle is window cleaning, says Griffin.

“A lot of people get them done for aesthetic reasons for the holidays, but cleaner windows actually let in a lot more light during the winter months, which really brightens things up,” he adds.

Some other things to consider from David Brown: Make sure your storm drainage is clear; look into getting the moss on your roof taken care of; put some paint on any bare wood; and never, ever power-wash your roof ’s asphalt shingles unless you want to invalidate the warranty and shorten the lifespan of the roof.

Other things to consider from Gary Griffin: Store the summer fun stuff, like patio furniture, barbecues and tents to prevent grime and mildew build-up during the winter months; rake up those leaves to prevent lawn damage; and prune away any vegetation that’s either rubbing up against the side of your house, or overhanging the roof.

This will prevent moisture being in permanent contact with your siding, as well as moss build-up beneath the shade of overhanging branches.

You also might want to consider installing some inexpensive non-slip strips on exterior stairs to prevent falls.

Robert Prince is freelance writer who lives in Maple Ridge.

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This 4 bdrm home is located in family oriented area backing onto a partial greenbelt. Open concept with 9’ceilings, laminate floors and a gas fireplace. There’s a fantastic kitchen with walk-in pantry, island and huged boxed garden window overlooking professionally landscaped yard. Bsmt has 1 bdrm with gas f/p, laminate flooring and separate laundry.

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13613 McKercher Drive

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888,800 13891 - 232A

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$

• Immaculate mobile • Meadow Highland co-op park • Low pad rent • 2 bedrooms • Indoor pool & Clubhouse

#80 - 19646 Pinyon Lane, Pitt Meadows

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749,900

$

• New 4375 sq ft home • 2 storey with full bsmt • Incredible appliance package • View of mtns & cranberry fields • Quality build by Gold Creek Developments

13605 McKercher Drive, Maple Ridge Why Rent!

Fabulous Location!

• Over 2500 sq. ft.

• Huge master bdrm • 3 bdrms on main • 1 bedroom suite

down • Newer roof • Det. 10 x 14 garage • Private 7245 sq ft lot

11885 Hall St., M.R.

Greenbelt

534,800

$

Rancher with full basement

• 4 bdrms, 3 baths • Backing onto • 2 levels, 3300 sf greenbelt • 6,000 sq ft lot • Immaculate • Quiet cul-de-sac inside & out

23690 108th Loop, M.R.

20,000

Best Park in Maple Ridge

• Air conditioning • Covered deck • Senior Park 55+

#8, 12868 - 229th St., M.R.

639,800

$

Truly One Of A Kind!

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• Beautiful 9 ft. ceilings throughout.

• Gourmet kitchens with Corian style countertops, undermount sinks, stainless steel appliances and European cabinets.

• Elegant ceramic tile and laminate flooring.

• Deluxe plumbing and lighting packages.

• 75 Stylish Units • Spacious balconies for enjoying the view • Designer 2” blinds on all windows.

• Concrete floors & rain screen technology.

• Practical floor plans ranging from 634 to 909 sq. ft.

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486,800

$

Location, Location, Location!

• 3,000 sq. ft. fully • $75,000 spent in finished backyard • Deluxe 2 bdrm • In-gd pool, built in suite down hot tub, fire pit

• 3 bdrms up • Close to Schools, • 1300 sq ft on main transit, shopping • 2 bdrm suite down & recreation • 6000 sq ft lot • Close to airport

23760 - 120B Ave., M.R.

18815 Ford Road, P.M.

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Hayes Team Independently owned and operated

• Paul Hayes • Peter Hayes • Kim Hunter • Matthew Hayes

OPEN Sat & Sun 1-4pm

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MLS V1015596

$

• • • •

899,000

$

22699 & 22707 136A AVE

12491 - 201ST. • • • • •

BREATHTAKING VIEWS Opportunity to CUSTOMIZE YOUR PLAN Call for information on completion dates Still time to add your personal touch!

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719,900

MLS #H1303101

4 bdrm, 4 bthrm with TRIPLE GARAGE. FANTASTIC BACK DECK with view.

Extras galore, inc. HEAT PUMP & CUSTOM MILLWORK Great WEST MAPLE RIDGE location perfect for commuters.

Ready for QUICK POSSESSION.

www.thehayesteam.ca

OPEN Sat & Sun 1-4pm

MLS# V1004051

MLS# V958028

MLS# V982903

MLS# V983021

13412–236th Street $ 714,900 + tax

13406–236th Street $ 739,900 + tax

13412–235th Street $ 599,900 + tax

13406–235th Street $ 608,500 + tax

Quality built 3872 sq. ft. family home.

Main floor boasts large tiled foyer, den, living room with deck, formal dining room, spacious kitchen with loads of cupboards and large island, granite counters and nook leading to covered deck. Family room off kitchen with stone fireplace. Upstairs features 3 bdrms all with their own walk-in closets. Spa like ensuite in master fit for a queen. Close to parks and recreation. You won’t be disappointed.

4037 sq. ft., 6 bdrms., home. High ceilings & large living area open to formal dining room. Beautifully designed kitchen with abundance of storage & counter space. Elegant staircase leads you upstairs to laundry & 4 bdrms where you can pamper yourself with luxury in the large master ensuite w/ dual sinks. Bsmt finished with 2 bdrms and can be easily suited. Situated on a corner lot across from park and outstanding views. Triple garage.

Welcome to YOUR new home. 7392 sq. ft. lot in desirable Balsam Creek. High ceilings, beautiful view across from greenbelt with over 3291 sq. ft. of luxury living. Living room, dining room, kitchen with nook, den and large foyer on main floor. Above features 3 bdrms, laundry and bath. Basement is awaiting your ideas. Covered patio in back with gas hook up. Close to parks and recreation.

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This well apportioned 3160 sq. ft. home with unfinished bsmt will provide you with lots of opportunity to finish it how you wish. The finished portion will inspire you with its’ granite counters, crown moulding, beautiful rock fireplace, hardwood flooring, 3 bdrms, 3 baths plus a triple garage with workshop. All situated on a good size 7226 sq. ft. lot in the heart of Balsam Creek.

604.467.5000

MLS #V1003894

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Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

For a complete list of OPEN HOUSES check out www.brooksiderealty.ca $

369,900

$

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315,900

NEW LISTING!

21888 LOUGHEED HWY

• 1/4 ACRE property in Harrison Hot Springs Village • 4 blocks to HARRISON LAKE • Great Garage

CALL BOB TO MAKE THIS DREAM A REALITY!

• 11,675 sq ft lot with rented home • APPROVED PLANS FOR GARDEN SUITE • CITY UPGRADES to storm, sanitary and waterlines are ALREADY COMPLETE.

259,000 189,000

$

22277 122ND AVENUE

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 2-4

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MLS #V1012742

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12487 220A Street

• On A Quiet No Thru Road • Detached Shop • Rancher On Almost 1/4 Acre • Manicured Landscaping

• Close to Elementary and High Schools • In Davison Subdivision • Well Cared for 4 Bed/3 Bath • Private yard • Views of the Golden Ears • Close to Parks $539,900

MLS #V1012471 #V1007844

• • • • •

Central Location Large 9855 sq ft lot Central location Rancher with bsmt Walking distance to transit and schools • Close to West Coast Express

• • • • • •

Trails Edge 4 Bed / 4 Bath Many Upgrades Fully Finished Visitor Parking On Greenbelt $511,900

• On Green Belt • 1 Acre • Very Private and Quiet Location • Triple Garage • Nicely Renovated

$729,000

$774,900

MAPLE RIDGE PITT MEADOWS

604-812-2894 bobvandenbrink@shaw.ca

Randall Didiuk 604-377-7765

284,900

$

FAMILY & PET FRIENDLY • Recently reduced, this bright & spacious townhome will not disappoint!

• Backs onto greenbelt with largest FENCED YARD in complex • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, corner unit • Updated kitchen, skylight, extra storage, garage + much more!

539,900

584,900

$

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

23515 TAMARACK LANE, M.R. • Rancher with walk-out basement • 1/4 acre, fully landscaped lot • Awesome, well established neighbourhood • Large 2 bedroom suite • Check it out at MLS V1014215

Chris Frandsen 604-467-5000

$

PRIVACY GALORE • Immaculate 3 level split home, perfect for the young family looking for a bit more property • Tons of piece and quiet • 3 large bedrooms, 3 baths including 4 pce ensuite • Oversized family rm, newer paint • 2 fireplaces and so much more!

Randy & Tracy DeLair 604-463-2991

26165 127th Ave

• On a No thru Road • Beautiful Southern Exposure • Established Tree Farm • Detached Shops/Car Ports/Storage • 5 Acres

Bob vandenBrink, R.I.(BC)

• Spacious high rise condo home!

• 9’ceilings, in-suit laundry, lg storage locker • Full service amenity room • Secure underground parking • Just a hop and a skip to GE Bridge • This condo is a keeper and will not last long!

• Check it out now!

MLS #V1012471

9770 256th Ave

$389,900

• Absolutely awesome!!!

• Ground level with a fantastic private patio • Small pets welcome • Amenity building iwth indoor pool • 2 nice size bedrooms • Approx 1042 sq. ft.

• Well maintained building • Check it out at MLS V1011568

THE RIGHT NEIGHBOURHOOD THE RIGHT PRICE

Chris Frandsen 604-467-5000

Randy & Tracy DeLair 604-463-2991

20430 118th Ave

APARTMENT ADULTS 55

#33-24185 106B Ave

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 12-3

MLS #V1023086

Brenda Lyster 604-240-0960

214,888

$

MLS #V1023055

11731 246th Street

$374,900

• Spacious, immaculate, totally renovated large 2 bdrm, corner penthouse suite • Laminate flooring, new kitchen, stainless steel appliances • Beautiful ensuite w/jetted soaker tub & separate shower • Huge windows, oversized rooftop patio, 2 parking spots & storage locker

195,000

$

Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

Amanda vandenBrink

A-LIST

2 TH 01 Fav E N E W S 2 r o ouri te Realt

604-619-2164

amandavandenbrink@shaw.ca

839,900

$

879,000

$

WHISPERING FALLS

PEACEFUL 8.69 ACRES

• Custom one owner home • Impressive entrance, decorative staircase • Open concept living rm, dramatic 10’ ceilings • Gourmet style kitchen, granite countertops • Stunning master w/ensuite, luxurious soaker tub, beautiful marble counters and custom tile work. An unmatchable offering!

• Quiet no-thru road • Charming property for the country life yet still close to town • Two bedroom rancher on city water • Fenced pasture, perfect hobby farm • Come and take a closer look!

Gina Halinda 604-763-5131

Karen Bennett 604-463-3000

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For the way you live

LifeStyles

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10533 Glenwood Drive, Surrey An immaculate 4 bedroom, 3 full bath home in the desirable neighbourhood of Fraser Heights. Double garage, vaulted living room, separate dining room, RV pad in back.

Situated on a corner lot, this home gets lots of light. Easy access to Highway 1. This is the first Open House and very well could be the last.

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Gas F/P, huge covered deck 22’x10’.

Short walk to town centre, on bus route & near WCE station.

Great starter or investment property CUSTOM BUILT 2 storey home w/ basement entry w/ 3 bdrms and den. unfinished basement. Located in a great Newer kitchen and 3 newer bathrooms. area on a large level, 9,327 sq ft lot Has 12x12 deck overlooking large backing onto greenbelt. Open floor plan level lot (7219 sq. ft). Near schools, w/ 3,470 sq ft offering hardwood floors, loads of cabinets, granite counters & shopping, recreation and buses. deluxe 5 pce. ensuite.

604-561-0053

778-988-1224 OFFICE 604-466-2838

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www.rpluke.com

468,000

539,900

$

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448,000

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Paul David Stryvoke

CHILDREN ........................................80-98

Jan. 15, 1970 ~ Aug. 24, 1990

EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198

He had a nature you could not help loving, You are gone, but still are living In the hearts of those who stay.

BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757

.Garden Hill Cremation & Funeral Services. 11765 224th St., Maple Ridge 604-463-8161 www.GardenHill.ca

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Late of Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Funeral to be held August 29, 2013 at Garden Hill Funeral Home 11765 – 224th Street, Maple Ridge from 1p.m. to 3p.m.

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IN MEMORIAM Colin Parke Though it’s been 13 years Since you were called away The memories are still strong And we wish you were here today There is a place in our hearts which is yours alone.

A place in our life No one can ever own.

We hold back tears when we speak your name But the ache in our hearts Remains the same.

Deep in our hearts you’ll stay Loved & remembered each day

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Gordon Thackray January 15, 1928 – August 20, 2013

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

We miss you Col Love Mom, Dad & Phil xoxo

Gone Fishing TERRIS, Leonard August 20, 1955 August 19, 2013

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We are sorry to announce the passing of Leonard at the age of 57, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.

Predeceased by his father Jack and sister Lynda. Len is survived by his mother Laurene, brothers; Jim, John (Deb), Kevin & sisters; Carol (Doug), Debbie & Charlotte; Many nieces and nephews.

Many relatives and close friends will lovingly remember him.

He will be remembered for his great sense of humour and his ability to entertain whether it was a small group of friends or a large crowd. Len’s robust laughter will always be remembered.

Family wishes to thank McKenney Creek Hospice and Dr. Mawani.

Memorial Service to be held Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 11:00am at the Burnett Fellowship Baptist Church 20639 123rd Ave. Maple Ridge.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation.

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ADAMS, Joan Cecilia

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

We have lost a significant and adored member of our family.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, uncle, brother and friend. He valued his family dearly and we are so blessed to have had him in our lives. He will never be forgotten by the love of his life of 62 years, Bev, his children, Debbie, Dave (Viv), Sandra (Pete). Grandchildren, Tyson (Chelsea & great-grandson, Ryder) Brodie, Ryan, Jordy (Aly), Chelsea (Josh & greatgrandson, Abel), Brielle (Mike), Devon (Allison), Jadie (Jody), Sam & Cassie. He was especially proud of his 21 year involvement with Meals On Wheels, where he and Bev made many great friends.

Funeral to be held at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (Osborn’s) 11969 - 216th St., Sunday Aug. 25, 2013 @ 2:00 pm. Family requests a donation be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, in lieu of flowers.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

LEWIS Marion Passed away peacefully on August 13th, 2013 at the age of 94 years. Marion was born and raised in Melrose Manitoba and raised 6 of her 7 children in Winnipeg before moving to North Van where she worked behind the grill at the White Spot in Park Royal for 25 years. She then moved to Maple Ridge where she made numerous friends and could often be found frequenting the many thrift shops there in search of treasure. Marion is predeceased by her son Jack, grandson Ian, sisters Teana and Emily, brothers Casmer, Mack, Tom and Joe. She will be sadly missed by her sister Jean and loving family; four sons Bill (Adrienne), Bob, Bari, and Allan, daughters Grace and Alice (Ross), ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Special thank you to the caring staff of Haney Lane at Baillie House. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

CHILDREN

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Davie Jones Edith McDermott Highland Park Pitt Meadows Programs included: Arts, Science, Music, Math, Dramatic Play & Sports Fully licensed, QualiďŹ ed E.C.E. Caregivers & Teachers Close to major route

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Sun. Sept. 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Mina Herman It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mina on July 21, 2013. She is survived by her son Gary (Sandi), grandchildren Jason (Carrie), Heidi (Jimmy) and greatgrandson Hayden.

Family and friends are invited to attend a luncheon to be held on Sept 7th at 11:00 am at the Golden Ears United Church in Maple Ridge.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

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Call JMP Marketing at 604.294.3424, local #30 JMP Marketing Services BC’s largest demo company since 1979 .Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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RESPONSIBILITIES As part of a highly motivated team, the Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the safety, supervision, scheduling, training and development of all tradespeople. This key position works closely with production and other maintenance staff to ensure product quality, quantity, overall equipment efficiency, as well as oversee plant and site maintenance. The successful applicant will need to have a strong mechanical background, good understanding of electrical PLC systems, and have some budgeting experience. This incumbent will also require excellent leadership skills to deliver on World Class Maintenance results.

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TO APPLY: We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension and flex benefit programs.

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APPLY TODAY! Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous development. To explore current career opportunities and become a part of our community, apply online today at www.tolko.com. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

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CLEANING SERVICES

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CUSTOMIZED CLEANING

Corner of Cherrywood & Eagle

FENCING

ANNUAL SALE 100% of money will be donated to the Terry Fox Run. Cheap, Cheap, Cheap!

Bottles, Cans & Junk gladly received

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

(off 132nd bet 216/224th) Tools, household items, horse tack & apparel, barn access.

NO EARLY BIRDS

COMPLEX WIDE Multi Family Sale

11671 - Pine Street

Sat, Aug 24th, 9am-2pm

Misc., collectibles, crystal, jewellery & household items.

12120 189A Street

Meadow Estates

Something for Everyone.

Regency Court Complex Sale Sat. Aug 24, 9-1

Military jackets/pants/shirts, kids wagon, bikes, garden tools, fishing gear, antiques, collectibles, lawn mowers, retro radios.

Call 604-467-1118

Furniture, Motorcycle Misc.

Household, Camping Supplies, etc.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Steve 778-848-0036

341

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373

Scott 604-891-9967

Smart Cleaning

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

Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

.

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows 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

. 4 U SPA

MIND BODY SPIRIT

“Massage Confidential” *Private Studio *European From $35. By appt: 604.230.4444

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

242

CONCRETE & PLACING

CHOICE RENOVATIONS

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

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. 1-877-987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

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

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

Prompt Delivery Available

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

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

Gary 467-3024

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

257 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

236

CLEANING SERVICES

MAIDS R’ US BEST CLEANERS

AROUND GUARANTEED!

Residential & Commercial

Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

Since 1985 604-808-0212

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE Excavator & Bobcat Services •Drainage •Back-Filling •Landscaping & Excavating.

•Landclearing & Bulldozing Hourly or Contract 38 Years exp.

604-576-6750 or Cell: 604.341.7374

NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters

317

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

$59.00 Per Ton

604-465-1311 . Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

320

FOR YOUR MOVING Home Renovations and New Construction

O’Reilly Aluminum (Since 1979)

Call 604-240-3947 Kitchen & Bathrooms Specialists, complete renos, tub to counter, from floor to wall, proud BBB Member. Refs. 30 yrs. exp. John @ 604779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca

MOVING & STORAGE GET THE BEST

Maintenance, Repair, Renovation www.proficientrenovation.com or 604-323-4111 for more details

DECK RAIL

EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

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

Dean 604-834-3076

Experienced Mover w/affordable rates, STARTING AT $40/HR 24/7 - Licensed & Insured. ** Seniors Discounts ** fortiermoving.ca

Call: 778-773-3737

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemovers.bc.com

300

LANDSCAPING

Den’s GarDENing Services Cleanups, Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Topping, Pruning Chipping & Stump Grinding

LET ME SUMMER-IZE YOUR YARD.

604.465.2944

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

604-467-6065

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

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

338

HANDYPERSONS

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

MISC SERVICES

Meadows Landscape Supply

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, In the area 35 yrs. Power wash. Refs.

WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532

604-465-3189

~ FULLY INSURED ~

287

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.

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

Call Tim 604-612-5388

283A

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

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

D Composted Mushroom Manure

SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

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

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

Running this ad for 8yrs

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

Professional Installation

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS www.paintspecial.com

PAINT SPECIAL

D & N TOTAL CARE

Daniel: 778-999-9122

M.T. GUTTERS

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

Specializing in basement reno’s, bathrooms & kitchens. Installation of drywall, flooring & tiling.

Plumbing, electrical, and more. *25 years exp. Free Estimates.

meadowslandscapesupply.com

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

ELECTRICAL

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

Home Improvement

(604)465-1311

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601

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

DRYWALL

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

Cellular 604-671-9694

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

604. 862. 9797

Green Services Ltd

EAGLE TILE

. housecleaning 604-551-3255

173

Spring Cleaning Special

DUTCH TOUCH

.

PRESSURE WASHING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

www.paylesspropainting.com

FREE ESTIMATES

PLUMBING

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501

Serving Tri City 33 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

Locally owned and operated.

All work guaranteed.

GARDENING

338

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

www.pearllandscapes.com

281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Full Landscape Construction for 33 Years.

candymassage.blogspot.com/

No early, Rain or Shine

Sunday Aug. 25 10am - 2pm

Corner of 232 St & 128 Ave

Pay-Less Pro Painting

(604)462-0408

19060 Ford Road

Multi-Family Garage Sale Hoffmann/Callaghan Close. Pitt Meadows

Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

“Where Quality matters more than Quantity” Reasonable Rates.

Free Estimates. Call Marv:

WE ALSO DO MOVE-OUTS

604-468-8889

TWO FAMILY/ FARM GARAGE SALE Sat/Sun. Aug 24 & 25 10am-3pm 13483/13585 Cedar Way

GARAGE SALES

PITT MEADOWS

Maple Ridge Yard Sale Saturday & Sunday 9am - 3pm, Rain or Shine

Maple Ridge

CEDAR & CHAINLINK FENCING

Fridays Now Open for your weekend relaxing pleasure! # 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

Sat. August 24th 9am-3pm.

12168 - Cherrywood Dr.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

#405-11519-Burnett St

236

MAPLE RIDGE:

Aug 24th & 25th, 9am-5pm

Household and contractors hand held tools

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

551

Saturday & Sunday Aug 24 & 25, 9am-7pm

12131 - 221st Street Knick Knacks, Household Items, Small Furniture, Clothing, Purses & Lots More!! RAIN OR SHINE

171

GARAGE SALES

YARD SALE

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 10:00am - 6:00pm 40 COOKIE JARS. 48’’ bdrm suite. Misc items.

21416 122 Ave.

551

Pitt Meadows

MAPLE RIDGE

GARAGE SALE INSIDE

Sat Aug 24 & Sun Aug 25

GARAGE SALES

MAPLE RIDGE

Toys, games, books, crafts plus housewares.

Household items, tools & more.

604 575 5555

21444 121 Ave Sat Aug. 24th 8am ~ 3pm Tons of Stuff!!!!

HUGE YARD SALE + DAYCARE CLOSING

Garage / Moving Sale 21480 Axeter Avenue Saturday, Aug 24 9am - 2pm

Vendors Call Today Liam(604)467-2420

Multi Family Garage Sale

551

MAPLE RIDGE

MAPLE RIDGE

(Dewdney & 224th)

GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

Small articles will be accepted on site or call George 604-465-5701

(Off Fern Crescent)

Saturday, August 24 9:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.

ENTIRE 224TH STREET

551

Garage Sale M.R. Legion Sat. August 24, 9-3 p.m.

Sat. Aug 24 & Sun. Aug 25

DOWNTOWN MAPLE RIDGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALES

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry

Family owned & operated.

Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr.

604-427-2626 or 723-2626

PLUMBING

A LICENSED/ HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER/furnace man with 33 years exp. Refs. Reas. rates Free est. 24hrs. Don 604-220-4956 #1 RATES & SERVICES Plumbing/Heating/Gas Local/Lic/Ins/Bonded 604-805-2488

www.mainlandroof.com

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com FLUID SOLUTIONS INC. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7 Certified, Insured & Bonded .

RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

604-812-9721

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

604-572-3733

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

T & K Haulaway

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ALTO CONN SAX $495.

Tenor Sax $495. 604-859-5925

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

PETS OKANAGAN

477 mikes hauling 604-516-9237

Bulldog Disposal Co. Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential / Commercial

No Job Too Small Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk

Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

RECYCLE-IT!

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $800.

604-796-3026, no sunday calls

JUNK REMOVAL

GOLDEN Retriever pups for sale $650. 1st shots (604)467-1644

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

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO PUPS, perfect family dogs, non-shedding, stable, intelligent & loving, $1900. www.lagottinokennels.com

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

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

663

MAPLE RIDGE/ PITT MEADOWS

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

Newly Reno’d House approx 3000 sq.ft. 6 Bdrm. 3 bath. 2 bdrm. suite. Detached garage.

Lrg. (.883 acre) corner lot.

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

WANTED: Will give home to free cats or pregnant mothers. Call (604)795-3398

T-rahproperties.com Open: Sat./Sun. 1 - 4 Call: 604-250-9007

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

372

SUNDECKS

BUILDING SUPPLIES

LOG HOME shell kit WRC 6X8 flat 3 bdrm w/grge & curved glass sunroom, ready to ship, 604-856-9732

533

FERTILIZERS

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

534

Sat. & Sun. Aug. 24th & 25th 10am - 4pm

RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL

The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

Call: 604-725-9574 www.rainforestdeckandrail.com

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

AVAILABLE NOW 1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800

542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.35 lb.

WE-PICK $2.00 lb.

Raspberries ready now too. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead.

Call 604-763-2808 or 604-805-8980

548

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer Woodland Decks W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.

604-351-6245

M.RIDGE Ctrl 11735 - 225 St. Quiet 2 bdrm $900, incl heat/h/wtr. No dogs. 604-467-9420/604-728-0940

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

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982 SORRENTO 12260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341

MAPLE RIDGE Central. Updated spacious 1bdrm, new floor, paint,++ nr amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed Ns/Np. $780+utils. 604-307-2241.

Glenwood Manor Apartments

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

(604)466-5799

APARTMENT/CONDO 2 bdrm bright apt.

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

604-464-3550 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

11895 Laitty St, Maple Ridge

Fully renovated 1 & 2 bdrm suites Full time on-site caretaker.

Available Immediately CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

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

Criminal Record check may be req.

Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.466.8404 (Erik)

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

~ Since 1987 ~ $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

ANYTHING OF VALUE

Single Items to Entire Households 604-463-4449 604-209-6583

700 sf S Impeccably clean Heat SH/W S Prkng S Avail Now

1 & 2 bdrm / $795 - $900 No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

2 BEDROOM

AVAILABLE SEPT. 15th

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us.

MAPLE RIDGE Central, avail now. 2 Bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, $900-$1000. Gas f/p’s, u/g prkg.

Call 604-467-4450 or 604-355-1356

810

AUTO FINANCING

$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 749

STORAGE AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE, 1/bdrm ground level suite. Private entry, Nr bus.

N/S, N/P. $725/mo incl util & cable.

Refs req. Sept 1. (604)467-2805

S Incl heat/ht water, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shoping/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

TRANSPORTATION

ROOMS FOR RENT

RENOVATED SUITES 1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925

604.465.7221

1-604-358-8722

(604) 467- 5271

746

PORT COQUITLAM

Maple Ridge Central

Lovely apt for retirees.

Clean quiet crime free bldg, No smokers No pets gas f/p. $525 + utils.

RENTALS

2 Bedrm, 800sqft bsmt suite. Windows in bedrooms and kitchen/living area. In-suite laundry, includes utilities (power, cable & internet), $900/month. Avail Sept 1st - call 604-353-2211

Incl heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores and Schools.

1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

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

706

Autobody Equipment & Parts Everything Must Go!!

Did you just get engaged?

Bring a smile to your community!

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

Maple Ridge.

Teacher or student ?

Furnished 1 bdrm apt.

Main floor of home. $1000 all incl.

Hot tub / heated pool/ backyard.

604-467-1118

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm suite with F/S, D/W, own W/D & full bath. N/S, N/P. Avail Sept 1. Ref’s req’d. $750/mo. Call 778-995-7724.

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1988 ITASCA 37’ M/H. 454 engine.

40,000 miles. All running gear in exc cond. Attractively remodeled interior. 2 extra batteries installed.

New tires. $8,400. (604)744-1741

MAPLE RIDGE - 2 Bedroom, 1000sq ft. large new ground lvl, spacious and bright suite, $1000/m incl. utils, cable & washer dryer, N/S, N/P, close to schools & shopping. Avail. Sept. 1. 604.467.5084

845

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

MAPLE RIDGE Kanaka. Newer lrg gr/lvl 1bdrm suite. Incl a/c, Ldry (optional), alarm, nr bus, $725 inc util internet & tv. Refs req. n/s, n/p.

Sept. 1. 604-868-7288.

MAPLE RIDGE Prefer quiet single couple, refs req. 2 bdrm g/level patio, shed, shr W/D, N/S, N/P incl cable. $900/mo. Avail Sept 1. Call (604)808-1787 or text

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

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

MAPLE RIDGE W. 207 Lougheed.

2 bdrm, quiet cul-de-sac, laminate flrs. NP/NS. Refs. $900 incl utils.

Avail Sept 1/15th. 604-961-0727 The Scrapper

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

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

736

HOMES FOR RENT

ALBION rural area, Oct 1. 3 bdrm 3 bath, appls, fncd yd gas f/p’s sec syst. N/S $1600/mo 604-467-3585 MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 Street.

4 Bdrm house, 5 apps. Sept 1. $1995/mo + utils. (604)722-5609 Maple Ridge 3 BDRM + loft, 2200sf, fenced yard, 5 appls, some pets ok, N/S, clse to WCE bus schl. $1600/mo. Sept 15. 604-880-3581 MAPLE RIDGE Whonnock. 3 bdrm, reno’d, view, acreage, immed $1600/mo 604-462-9962 after 6pm

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

CLOSING OUT SALE

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails

RENTALS

FLEA MARKETS

Flea Market 22597 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

NEWER APARTMENTS ◆ 1 & 2 Bdrm starting at $750 ◆ Six Appliances ◆ Secured Underground Prkg. ◆ Cls. to West Coast Express ◆ Adult Oriented

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

Maple Ridge

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MAPLE RIDGE

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs

Starting from $199.00

GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

MAPLE COURT II

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

APARTMENT/CONDO

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660

&

HOME or INVESTMENT Zoned for Home Bus. 21587-128th Ave. MR $625,000

6 - 50 Yard Bins

706

MAPLE RIDGE

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665

RENTALS

MAPLE COURT I

MOVING abroad, need homes for a 12 year old grey cat who is very shy and a 13 year old calico who is very cuddly and friendly. Vaccinations up to date. Both spayed. Free to good homes. Call 604 374 3802

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Dave Wyant

Sean Elmont

604 467 3401

Mike Jankowiak

Brent Miscisco

Brett Kinney

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PAPER TO INSERT DEALER TAG HERE 23213 Lougheed Highway • mapleridgehyundai.com DL#7356

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