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Daycare dilemma Drea Beye with her son Warik, 5, on their front steps. Putting Warik in after-school care is going to cost the struggling Maple Ridge mom hundreds of dollars every month since she’s no longer getting a government subsidy. See story p5.

After listening to their counterparts from across Canada at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in June, Maple Ridge councillors will do the same thing in Vancouver Sept. 16 to 20, when the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention happens in the same place. “I feel this is probably the biggest conference we should be attending,” said Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters. “We do a lot of work at this conference, with policy setting, connecting with our provincial MLAs.” Pitt Meadows councillors want to talk to the minister of housing and the minister of transportation, regarding the North Lougheed Connector, which just got the OK from the Agricultural Land Commission. See UBCM, p8

Flood level dropped for homes Developer asks city for exemption to build lower by P h i l M e l nychuk staff reporter

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Two months after historic floods swept through Calgary, Pitt Meadows council is moving towards lowering the flood construction level for a new townhouse project in the southern part of the city. Council’s committee meeting OK’d Tuesday the request by Onni

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ones. “I think one thing we have to realize is we do live in a flood-plain area and we are surrounded by dikes and I think anyone who moves into Walters Pitt Meadows realizes that,” Walters said. But the city ensures its dikes are solid and “we take drainage very

seriously. “We’re not going to say people won’t be flooded but at the same time it’s a very small amount that we’d be lowering it by so I’m not concerned.” Onni wants to rezone the 4.6-hectare property at 19451 Sutton Ave., south of Airport Way, for a multi-family townhouse development. A staff report notes that the nearby Sawyer’s Landing and Bonson’s Landing, both new developments, are built to the lower flood construction level.

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Push to save historic Pitt house Former tenant worried 113 year old Menzies home will be torn down by T i m Fitzg e r ald contributor

vonne Willems views herself as the unofficial caretaker of one of Pitt Meadows first homes. Nestled along the hillside of what is now known as Sheridan Hill, Willems is busy packing her belongings as she prepares to move out of the home of dairy farmer William Henry Menzies, built in 1910. The Menzies house is more than a rental home to Willems. It’s a piece of Pitt Meadow’s history she feels needs to be preserved. The 113-year-old home on McNeil Road is showing its age. For the past 27 years, Willems has lived on the property, doing the best she can to maintain the home. Willems says she has spent money out of her own pocket to fix the aging electrical and plumbing problems that have occurred over the years. An upgrade here and there has meant nothing to Willems. According to the Pitt Meadows Museum and Archives, William and Mary Menzies first settled on the 100-plus acre property around 1900. They first lived in a log cabin on property before building their permanent home in 1910. It was Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS strategically placed high enough to avoid the Yvonne Willems stands on the steps of her 113 year old rental home in Pitt Meadows, which was built in 1910 flood waters while leaving the lower lands for by pioneer William Henry Menzies. grazing cattle. So a few dollars for Willems here and there to concerns. Kim Grout, director of operations and develfix a faulty wire or a leaky pipe was simply the opment services for Pitt Meadows, says she apprice of maintaining history. preciates Willem’s concerns but can’t confirm But she now feels her work may be in vain. The historic farm house was sold in May, and that is the owner’s intentions. “For all we know they’ve come to clear some of Willems is now faced with having to pack up and get out. Headed for the Sunshine Coast with her the bushes on the property,” says Grout. The city has had no contact with the owners of 82-year-old father Tony, Willems says the idea of having to move after more than a quarter cen- the property and have not been given any inditury is stressful enough. But she fears the new cation the home will be levelled come Sept. 1. She said if a request comes forward, council owners intend to demolish the house the second they are off the property, levelling a piece of Pitt would have to decide what historical value the Meadow’s history. Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS Willems claims she came face to face with The house is listed in Pitt Meadows’ heritage register. heavy equipment waiting to tear down the house on Aug. 1, presumably on the orders of the new property owner. She had to explain that she and home has and if anything on the property be her father were still living in the house and that preserved before issuing any permits. Willems’ concerns are purely conjecture at this she was not required to leave until Sept. 1. “I’m not sure what would have happened had point, notes Grout. Leslie Norman, curator at the Pitt Meadows we been away on holidays,” says Willems. “We might have come home to find everything gone.” Museum and Archives says she’s also heard the The soon-to-be-ex-Pitt Meadows resident says whispers that the aging farm house is set for the she’s concerned the same situation will play out wrecking ball. “It’s a small community,” acknowledges Noronce they move. Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS The Menzies’ home was placed on the munici- man. A fire place in the 113 year old Menzies home. She said she’s hopeful the new owners will pal register in 2006 by the city after a research come to the city first before taking any action. consultant hired by Pitt Meadows identified the home as having historical significance. The Norman said she also sympathizes for Willems, the city can decide what’s best for the house. If the house is beyond repair, Norman suggests home was put on the provincial register in 2009. someone who’s spent the past quarter century Any demolition of the home would require the putting down roots on one of the region’s first the Pitt Museum and Archives can collect old photos and perhaps retain a portion of the home new owners to go before Pitt Meadows council farm houses. “I understand life goes forward. Different to keep on display. and ask for permission to remove the home for “It can be a very expensive process to fix up owners want different things from their propthe registry. such an old home, and you need a lot of will to But Willems is convinced the new owners will erty,” says Norman. However, the Pitt Meadows curator points out want to do it,” says Norman. take the approach that it’s easier to ask for forUnfortunately for Willems, the will is there. that just because a home is on a historical reggiveness rather than permission. She just feels there is no way she can stop the istry, it doesn’t mean it can’t be torn down and “I’m sure they feel it’s cheaper to pay the fines replaced. She stresses that there is a process in wreaking crew from coming in and wiping out than get the permits,” says Willems. The property is registered to a numbered B.C. place, but the Menzies property wouldn’t be the 113 years of Pitt Meadows history. “I hope something can be done. The city has corporation and Chao Chen of Vancouver B.C. first historical building in the region to be torn been notified. There’s not much more I can do,” down. What Norman is hoping is that the new is listed as the director. 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After some worrying about the costs, Maple Ridge council has decided to spend $561,888 to better manage its paper and electronic records, joining other municipalities in the way it manages its files. Council OK’d the threeyear project Tuesday after first discussing it at its workshop. Annual maintenance costs will add another $73,000. Coun. Al Hogarth though was worried about getting locked into a deal with a company after which the district would be forced to upgrade its systems, at a costly price. “To me, sometimes we get held up for ransom. I think the costs will be more than what we’re looking at here,” he said Monday. However, the district has been planning for such a conversion since 2000. It makes sense to do it now, after computer and software costs have dropped, said finance general manager Paul Gill. Maple Ridge’s information flow was discussed a decade ago, he added. Moving to a completely computerized system will save staff time, such as when processing freedom of information requests, corporate support director John Bastaja told council. Laserfiche has provided the software for 30 per cent of municipalities and has been doing so since 1987, he added. Coun. Cheryl Ashlie though wanted staff to compute how much the district would save by going completely digital. “I would expect there would have to be savings.” Council agreed later to get staff to track the costs and savings of the software. And Coun. Mike Morden also wanted definite numbers. The project could “blow up” and cost more. “There’s too much unknown here for comfort.” But chief administrator Jim Rule said at some point the district has to “bite the bullet” and move to complete computerization of records management.

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After-school care breaks family budget ‘Dysfunctional, bureaucratic subsidy system’ costs local mom by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter

Having her child go from daycare to kindergarten is going to cost a struggling Maple Ridge mom hundreds of dollars every month. Drea Beye lost a sixyear-old son to a brain tumour, and in the wake of that, her marriage dissolved. She’s trying to keep the family home for herself and her five-yearold son, and finds herself in a situation where every extra $20 bill counts. “It’s been a rough haul. I try to keep stability.” So she was floored when she learned that having her child go from being in full-time daycare to kindergarten with after-school care is going to break her budget. Daycare cost $550 per month, but Beye qualified for government subsidy, and her cost was a manageable $55 per month. After-school care costs $325 per month, and Beye does not qualify for any subsidy. A different threshold is used to calculate the daycare subsidy than for afterschool care, she was told. “You can only make welfare or minimum wage,” she guesses. “I’m trying not to be a burden on society. I just need a couple more years to get my income up, and then I won’t need the subsidy anymore.” She earns $35,000 per year, and says it gets consumed by a mortgage, bills, groceries, transit and the expenses of supporting her small family. The threshold for the government subsidy varies depending on the number of people in the family, the household income and other factors. Beye now faces an additional $270 per month in expenses. “It was hard before, but I still made it,” she said. “This is over the edge of what I can pay.” The former interior designer has switched careers and got her mortgage broker’s licence. She’s just breaking into the field, and learning the business in an office in North Vancouver. She has long days, leaving the house at 7:15 a.m., traveling by WestCoast Express, bus and SeaBus, and often not home until after 7 p.m. She doesn’t see a way to make more money.

“I don’t know how we’ll afford to eat.” Sharon Gregson, a spokesperson for the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of B.C., said countless families across the province face the same dilemma as Beye. They are working people who will be forced to ask for help at community food banks, and get whatever other supports they keep their families afloat. Gregson explained that when the government created full-day kindergarten it rolled back the threshold for the subsidy for after-school care. “It’s just one of the many symptoms of a dysfunctional, bureaucratic subsidy system we have now,” she said. Her group is promoting a “$10 A Day Child Care Plan” in B.C., which would make that the maximum paid by any person who needs child care, anywhere in the province. The plan has the support of 21 municipalities including Vancouver and Surrey. She said Quebec has a $7 per day plan, and studies show the cost of the plan is returned to the economy by an

increase in the labour force. Gregson said the lack of affordable child care is the largest obstacle many people face in getting employment. “There’s no point in the government having a jobs plan if you don’t have a daycare plan.” Her group espouses a slow change, that would begin by transferring Dalton the responsibility for all daycare to the Ministry of Education, which already operates schools on a per-child basis. She said the $10 per day plan would help the government address child poverty – B.C.’s child poverty rate is the second worst in Canada, behind only Manitoba, as well as the need for more women in the work force. “It’s scandalous that a provincial government continues to ignore the problem for working families, and particularly working mothers,” said Gregson. Beye has contacted her

MP, MLA and others to see if she can get help. Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton acknowledged he received her letter, and has referred the issue to a staff member. The province invested $80 million to create all-day kindergarten, which Dalton says provides much of the solution for many working families. The two-term MLA said he receives few complaints about this issue. Research done by the province shows B.C. families first prefer to have their children cared for by a family member, followed by a friend, and public daycare is more of a last resort. “But we do want to increase the spaces and opportunities for daycare,” he said. Speaking to the $10 per day daycare proposal, he said Quebec’s $7 system comes at a cost. “Everyone has to pay for that. Their taxation is much, much higher than B.C.’s,” he said.

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Smartphone folly They’re called smartphones, but the way some people use them is anything but smart – giving us all legitimate cause for concern about public safety. A new poll that shows that 64 per cent of adults in B.C. own a smartphone also reveals, more disturbingly, that about 18 per cent of those who do consider themselves “strongly addicted to the device.” Predictably, the majority who placed themselves in that particular category describe their addiction as “manageable.” It’s a rare addict, after all, who acknowledges his or her addiction – whatever it is – is galloping out of control. That all changes, of course, when the addict is faced with incontrovertible evidence – usually some severe crisis or tragedy – that calls for an immediate change in behaviour. The question is, should we, as a society, be expected to pay the price of such a crisis or tragedy? Particularly when it’s something like an accident caused by driving without due care and attention? Smartphones offer entertainment and information through a multitude of apps, and they have very practical uses in terms of communication, particularly in emergencies, that have, so far, merely scratched the surface of their potential. But it’s no news they also function as a distraction. According to the recent poll, those who describe themselves as addicted estimate they spend an average of 2.5 of their waking hours staring at their diminutive keypads and screens. If that 2.5 hours were spent in one block of time, it might be a different matter – but it’s spread throughout the day, usually while the users are multi-tasking in some way. We should all be more aware of the imminent dangers such devices present – and to make sure that we are actually controlling them – and not the other way around. The human animal is, inevitably, flawed – and there is always the temptation to make just one short call, check that one detail, complete that halffinished text or glance at that incoming message. A quick look, a few more words, just this once – who could it hurt? The answer is not only ourselves, but many others as well. - Black Press

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Nature will be your life-long friend “Shall I not have intelligence with the earth? Am I not leaves and vegetable mould myself?” - Henry David Thoreau. n 1854, instinct told Thoreau he was an integral part of nature. He could live in solitude beside a pond in the Along the Fraser woods and not be lonely. Nature would Jack Emberly be his companion. In Walden, his journal, Thoreau wrote, “Nature is full of genius; full of the Divinity. Not a snowflake escapes its fashionable hand.” Moments alone beside a stream also offers enlightenment and peace to anyone who honours the instinct to revere nature. But, some don’t. Two weeks ago, Dan, a neighbor who does, knocked on my door to say McKenney creek behind his house near Rosewood and Cook Streets was milky white. This section of McKenney divides a greenbelt flanked by the White Spot on the south, Value Village to the west, and Brookside Townhouses on the north. It’s a home for owls, raccoons, woodpeckers, and recently coyotes whose two pups went to kindergarten here to learn about predation. They’ve moved on. Along Dan’s back fence there’s a path used by high school students, pot smokers, and the transient who left a tarp when he moved on. It begins on Rosewood and follows the stream to the restaurant and shopping mall on 207th. It was here Dan discovered the paint someone upstream dumped into a storm drain. It’s happened before.

“Do you have the pollution hotline number? “ he asked. I phoned for him. It was a weekend, but a few minutes after getting a file number from the hotline receptionist, a B.C. conservation officer called back. He was off-duty and an hour away, but he promised a response as soon as possible. I was skeptical, but 10 minutes later there were two fire trucks parked on site. Firemen lifted storm drain covers to locate the paint’s origin. Others followed its progress down stream. If the spill had been oil, Chief Howard Exner told me, they could have taken it off with the skimmers they carry, “but there’s nothing we can do to filter out paint.” I thanked him for responding quickly, and doing what he could. The health of our streams hinges on the department’s quick response to incident reports and educating the public about the connection of storm drains to creeks. We have good stream protection policy in Maple Ridge but we’re on our own since Harper axed Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Environment Canada staff and reduced their role for habitat. A few days after the spill, Joe Jurcich, a member of ARMS and I, walked McKenney to see how it had fared. It was mirky in places, but in others the water was clear, a sanctuary for several good-sized coho that survived by swimming up side channels. It surprised me to see them this far upstream, but, “Coho, don’t stay close to their redds,” says Geoff Clayton. “They move around a lot. These are teenagers, maybe a year and three months old, eating insects until they smolt. Must be good supply there.” When the fingerlings smolt – get big and strong enough to tackle the ocean - these

salmon swim downstream past Joe’s house near 206 B Street, and northward to the South Alouette near Jerry Salina Pond. I’m amazed by their resilience, and dismayed by the garbage people leave along their route. Joe and I found CDs, clothing, broken chairs, tires, a car seat, a desk, two half buried bicycles, soggy social studies and science textbooks – “property of Westview library,” and a crack pipe. Yet, among all this indifference there’s signs that McKenney has friends. At the edge of Brookside, someone pulled up blackberry and stripped ivy, a plant that kills trees, from a cedar. If McKenney had more friends willing to clean it up, the stream would return their kindness ten fold. A dumpsite could become a refuge from noisy city life; a place to silently observe the genius of nature and come away feeling connected to the bigger picture. A few volunteers to remove the garbage would do it, and maybe others to pull invasive plants under the supervision of ARMS. There’s indigenous salmon and huckleberry here, but noxious ones like blackberry and Japanese knotweed which choke out everything. Joe, who’s adopted his section of McKenney could tell stories of the crawfish he’s seen and the wood ducks he’s built nests for in his greenbelt. There’s not a better classroom for kids than a stream, and those who respect nature early on will have a comforting companion throughout their lives. For information about the Adopt a Stream Program at ARMS, or their education program, call Greta or Nicole at ARMS (604-467-6401). • Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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The News/letters Praise for push to reopen Riverview Editor, The News: Re: Time to reopen the doors of Riverview. (The News, Aug. 28). I see on my 6 o’clock CTV news today that our mayor Ernie Daykin wants to make a proposal to the annual meeting of the Union of B.C. Municipalities that the government reopen the now-defunct Riverview facilities to help the homeless people with mental health problems as well as addiction issues. If there is anything that Ernie Daykin does in his time in our mayor’s chair that would make a huge difference to the way we care for the less fortunate, it is this idea. The grounds and buildings can be re-established by way of the provincial government and private mental health partners that are now located throughout the province. The lands are centrally located and already zoned for this use so there should be no “Not in my backyard” complaints. The homeless people who have mental health issues as well as those with addictions would benefit greatly with this new facility as well as society in general. Let’s all get behind our mayor and express support for this idea. The sooner the better. Mike Boileau Maple Ridge

Tax bonanza for Pitt city Editor, The News: Re: New mall ‘exciting’ (Letters, Aug. 21) Brad Nay of Maple Ridge writes, “Nothing new here,” in regard to the planned Mall in Pitt Meadows. What’s new is all the business revenue and tax base that this mall will add to Pitt Meadow’s coffers. Unlike Maple Ridge with it’s dismal shopping, Pitt Meadows property owners will receive aid while Maple Ridge owners will see their taxes get out of control. Cherryl Katnich Maple Ridge

online comments Restore wild salmon stocks Sean Orcutt · Whatsamatta U Re: DFO blitz bans Maple Ridge poachers (mapleridgenews.com). Unbelievable. Instead of fishing out the last remaining fish, people should be mobilizing and pressuring government and the DFO to restore the wild salmon stocks. All of the Cohen Commission recommendations should be instituted. “In relation to wild fisheries,” Cohen said in recommendation #2, “the Department of Fisheries and Oceans should act in accordance with its paramount regulatory objective to conserve wild fish.” He explicitly pointed out DFO’s conflict of interest in also promoting farmed salmon, and said some other agency should take on that task.

Killer weed? Boyd Goble · Volunteer Coordinator Sensible BC Re: Speirs leads marijuana referendum campaigns (mapleridgenews.com). Wonder what kind of pot it was to scare the crap out of young Ernie Daykin, I have never heard anyone describe it that way before.(Killer Dank?) Seems now he’s not so scared but I would rethink electing someone who was in the first place. Dan Olson · Maple Ridge, BC Prohibition usually fails society while benefiting organized crime - when will we learn?

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Thriving farms along DWT Editor, The News: Re: Farmland OK’d for new road, mall (The News, Aug. 16). I’ve driven along the Old Dewdney Trunk Road for many years and an unmistakable trend I’ve noticed is the addition of thriving businesses. On my way home from the Pitt River Bridge, I now pass a meat shop, a winery, a nursery, a farm famous for its garlic, a fruit stand, a pumpkin patch, a dairy farm that’s a source of excellent gardening materials with an award winning cheese factory. At one point there was a Christmas Tree farm, but that’s gone now.

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Hopcott Meats is one of many thriving farm businesses along Old Dewdney Trunk Road in Pitt Meadows. economy is a great way of the help of the city of Pitt though it may be packaged adding resilience to a com- Meadows, aside from the that way. munity. few that are likely looking to As an NDP MLA in the We know that water short- sell off their land for a hefty 1990s, Bill Hartley, together ages are already forcing profit once it’s been rezoned. with his federal counterSeveral of these busi- some farmers out of busi- Just what will happen to part MP Joy Langan, fought nesses have been around ness in California and the these thriving businesses on hard to establish the West for decades but others have American Midwest. We Old Dewdney Trunk if the Coast Express. This was been added during the last also know that the chang- North Lougheed Connector an amazing achievement decade. More and more ing climate is putting a is built? Hopefully they can without which our comof them are year-round lot of stress on previously carry on, but chances are muting problems would be operations and many of productive farmland the that people will start shop- much worse. Since then, them sell value-added lo- world over. (Remember the ping at a new mall which is we’ve seen roads built and cally produced agricultural drought and fires in Texas likely in its final planning bridges widened, but there products. They also employ several years ago, for in- stage. As a result less local hasn’t been a commensuskilled workers. stance?) Developments like money will be going to sup- rate amount of work givThe operators of these these suggest that if we can port local agriculture and ing commuters viable ways businesses are savvy people. keep our agricultural land local jobs. Instead, it will to leave their cars at home. They understand that they in production, opportuni- likely be crossing the border Yet finding ways to take cars are living in a highly popu- ties for export might well to head offices situated pri- off of the road would be a lated area and that there’s a grow over time. marily in the United States. considerably more rational growing trend toward apWhen Mayor Deb WalWe know that the North approach to the problem the preciating and eating local ters and several council- Lougheed Connector is re- North Lougheed Connector food. They are diversifying ors in Pitt Meadows tell us ally a “road to nowhere” is apparently trying to solve. our economy in a sustain- that they want the North which won’t ultimately re- How about it, Pitt Meadows able way. They may or may Lougheed Connector built lieve gridlock because the Council? not be aware that relying to help farmers, I have to Pitt River Bridge is, as it on food that travels great shake my head. Many always was, the true bottledistances has its risks and farmers seem to have been neck. So building it isn’t a Elizabeth Rosenau that developing a local food managing very well without gift to commuters either, alMaple Ridge

National referendum on the Senate Editor, The News: Re: PM to prorogue Parliament until Oct. (The News, Aug. 28). Is Stephen Harper heading for the closet - again? This time it’s the senate, and not knowing what to do about it, what better action than to prorogue Parliament. To be fair, this time it is a lot more complicated. In Bev Oda’s case he was dealing with only one person and a single issue that ended with the Conservative government losing a vote of

confidence, and being found in contempt of Parliament. This time at least four Senators are involved, and while he was procrastinating, the matter slipped out of his hands and is now with the RCMP Having admitted to having “perused” senator Wallin’s spending and expressed an element of comfort with her claims, the optics are not good. The larger issue is the future of the senate. In its present form the sen-

ate can only stall legislation, and only for six months. To be truly effective, our senate needs the same legislative authority as the U.S. Senate, which can propose, amend and defeat legislation, and by being able to do so provide much needed balance to the House of Representatives, which is the equivalent to our House of Commons. The tricky part for Harper is how to handle the process of determining whether we keep the Senate, change the

role of the Senate, or eliminate it. Will he acknowledge that we are still a colony and exercise his colonial powers to implement his decision or, will he insist that we are a democracy and let the people decide, by means of a binding national referendum? Trying to unload it onto the courts is completely irrational, and just another cop-out. Andy Thomsen Summerland

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Walters, along with Couns. Tracy Miyashita and Janice Elkerton will be spending the four nights in Vancouver. Walters will be staying at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel near the Vancouver Convention Centre. “There is a lot of work that we do at the UBCM,” she said. Pitt Meadows has underspent its budget allotted for conferences and education, she pointed out. Pitt Meadows Coun. Doug Bing will also be there doing double duty as councillor and as new Liberal MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. He’s no longer drawing a councillor’s salary since being elected to the B.C. legislature in May. He said it won’t be awkward talking to the mayor of Pitt Meadows who could be talking to him as an MLA. His main job will be introducing Pitt and Maple Ridge councillors to cabinet ministers, that’s

usually what MLAs do, he added. It’s not certain yet which ministers will be available, he added. Bing won’t be staying overnight and will be attending daily as both councillor and MLA. “We have enough councillors there to do the job certainly and I’ve just got one additional role, that’s all.” Coun. Bruce Bell is working and will try to attend as many daytime meetings as possible. Bing isn’t alone in his predicament. He said eight councillors and four mayors from B.C. towns were elected to the legislature. “There’s definitely some of us involved.” Maple Ridge councillors Mike Morden, Al Hogarth, Cheryl Ashlie, Bob Masse and Corisa Bell also are attending UBCM. Masse will be there three full days but commuting home each night. Masse is too busy to spend the nights in Vancouver. If he was

going to attend evening receptions, he’d likely stay over, “but I’m just not going to do that.” Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin also will be commuting, saying he used to making early starts. Coun. Al Hogarth though will be staying the four nights in Vancouver, although he doesn’t know at which hotel. He said though it’s “definitely” not the Fairmont. “That’s far too expensive.” Bell is the second councillor staying over, booked in at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel from Sept. 15 to 20. Shed disagreed with council scheduling a public hearing for Sept. 17 which will prevent her from attending a UBCM reception in Vancouver. The public hearing was supposed to be at the end of September. Council can choose its dates, she added.

of the flood plain. “We live in a flood plain. If there’s a flood here, Airport Way will disappear.” A revised flood prediction model by the Fraser Basin Council in 2006, predicted that the Fraser River could flood a metre higher than predicted in some areas, such as in Abbotsford, in the Metro Vancouver area. High waters in 2007 prompted many cities along the Fraser to upgrade their dikes. Steve Litke, with the council, said municipalities now have the authority to set their own flood construction levels. Litke said any building in a flood plain can increase risk of flood damage but it’s not realistic to prohibit all building in such areas. Ike de Boer, with the City of Pitt Meadows, said Pitt Mead-

ows raised its dike along the Pitt River about 40 cm in 2007 and by about 80 cm for a stretch along the Fraser River in the same year. Walters said flooded out homeowners would be compensated by the Provincial Emergency Program if the construction followed the provincial construction elevation guidelines. Pitt Meadows staff are also reviewing the 2008 bylaw that set the higher level of 5.75 metres. The city previously granted a flood plain exemption for the lot where the new Kia auto dealership is located. In return, the business owners signed a covenant agreeing that the city couldn’t be blamed for any damage resulting from the exemption. Staff are recommending the same deal for the Sutton Avenue property.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: The RCMP Musical Ride is Coming to Maple Ridge! Your Chance to See One of the Icons of Canada! Ridge Meadows RCMP are excited to host the world famous RCMP Musical Ride at the Albion Fairgrounds on Thursday September 5, 2013. This event is sponsored by the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Countryfest. The Maple Ridge show marks the second to last performance in BC, which has been an extensive tour that has taken the horses and riders around the Province.

September 2013 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted. Monday, September 9 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, September 10 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Tuesday, September 17 7:00 pm, Public Hearing - Council Chambers

The first recorded Musical Ride dates back to 1887. The ride has been on public display since 1901, and is performed by a troop of 32 horses and riders. Still the highlight of the performance is the charge, when the horses, and their mounts, gallop the length of the riding arena. The show ends with the march past, which is performed to the RCMP’s Regimental March, where the guest of honour is saluted. Tickets for the Musical Ride are on sale at the RCMP Detachment 11990 Haney Place, Maple Ridge; Tourism Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows at 12492 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows; North Fraser Therapeutic Riding for the Disabled, 13345 Park Lane, Maple Ridge; and the CountryFest office on the Albion Fairgrounds. Tickets are $15.00 each and all proceeds for

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INFORMED: True North Fraser Bluegrass Festival Don’t Miss this Amazing Weekend of Music A dedicated team of volunteers and organizers has been organizing the first annual True North Fraser Bluegrass Festival that runs from Friday, August 30 through to Sunday, September 1. The Albion Fairgrounds will be filled with incredible music all weekend and musicians and music fans from far and wide are going to call our community home for this great family friendly event. Bluegrass music is one of the great North American music forms with roots from many other genres of music. This style of music blends great lyrics, musicianship and harmony singing into an exquisite toe tapping musical form that is undergoing a huge resurgence across the continent. The folks that you hear this weekend are some of the finest musicians in the world, and it all happens in our own backyard! There are ticket packages for the whole festival, including RV parking, or you can go for individual days. For information on the lineup go to www.truenorthfraserbluegrass.com and for ticket information call 604-467-6613.

Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Mayor & Council on the home page. Council This Week Subscribe to the ‘Council This Week’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Council This Week’ and sign up today. Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the bottom left of the home page.

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INFORMED: Annual Leisure Centre Maintenance Shutdown The 2013 maintenance shutdown is underway at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. The workout facilities will reopen on Monday, September 9 and the pool area will open on Monday, September 16. This year the work that is being done won’t be as dramatic as the last couple of years where major renovations were done to the change rooms and pool deck areas. This year most of the work will be done to the hidden infrastructure that keeps the facility running smoothly. Once the workout areas reopen you will notice new equipment that is being installed as part of the regular upgrade and maintenance program for the facility. We thank all of our customers for their patience as we drain the pools and do the annual repairs and cleaning that keep our facility up to date for all users. We look forward to seeing

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brings. “I don’t see this as a step b a c k w a r d s ,” said Rudolph. “It’s a much larger city, with a population of more than 141,000 and a budget of$260 million. Rudolph He said his new role in Abbotsford will provide significant challenges and opportunities to further his career. Rudolph said he valued his time in Pitt Meadows and was thankful for the tremendous experiences he’s had over the past 13 years. Pitt Meadows Mayor

Deb Walters said the opportunity is a step up for Rudolph. “I think it speaks volumes of our municipality that we have large organizations looking at our staff,” said Walters. Deputy CAO Kim Grout will fill in as CAO in the meantime while council reviews the CAO position. The position of deputy city manager in Abbotsford was created after the city announced restricting plans in June. Rudolph is expected to take

over leadership roles for a number of services, including finance and corporate services, economic development, and property services. The City of Abbotsford employs more than 800 staff. Abbotsford city manager George Murray said Rudolph’s experience will be an important factor in the city’s attempt to restructure some of its key department functions. “As our focus remains on continuous improvement, I expect that Jake’s broad background in local government management will help us to bring best practice to all that we do,” said Murray.

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next month. But Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes said additional changes will also require disclosure and registration of third-party advertisers in local government elections. Sponsorship information will also be mandatory on all election advertising, and campaign finance disclosures will have to be filed within 90 days, instead of 120 days. Limits on campaign spending for candidates, organizations and third-party advertisers are also coming, but they will be held back for implementation

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Union of B.C. Municipalities president Mary Sjostrom said she’s pleased with the commitment and said the government’s phased approach should ensure the changes work well for the full range of B.C. communities. NDP local government critic Selina Robinson was critical of the delay to impose a campaign spending cap and said she’s not sure why the province needs more time and a white paper to act. “What have they been doing?” she asked, adding six different ministers have had a combined six years to deliver reforms sought by UBCM.

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eral MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, said the last year of a three-year term isn’t as productive as the first two because councillors are slipping into election and campaign mode. Adding an extra year would also allow councillors to build their expertise before worrying about re-election. “I would think having a

four-year term, you’ll have three productive years,” Bing said. The term goes by fast he added. If UBCM approves the resolution in September, the idea would be passed on to province. “I don’t see why the provincial government would be opposed to changing it.”

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CUPE bargaining with province to resume at start of school year til boards have savings plans in place. Fassbender said Wednesday that “a large majority are well underway, and many are in place” so talks can resume.

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Face your trials and troubles with God Thoughts on the word ‘perseverance’

n my last article, I closed with the reminder that our life is like a race and requires focus, discipline, and hard work on our part. Further, that we are to “run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12, verse 1).

“When I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10

I like words such as perseverance because they remind me to keep on keeping on despite difficulties. Perseverance is defined as “continued effort to do or achieve something despite dif-

ficulties, failhave tried both ure, or oppoways and am assition”. tounded at the The word difference. “c h u t z p a h” For example, is another when we trust example and and follow God one which through painful I enjoy saycircumstances, ing. (It is several things pronounced happen: “huuts-pah” First, we come if you would Acts of Faith to know him like to give it Patricia Bryan more and exa try.) perience His It is a Yidpresence, love, dish word with mean- and peace in a way we ings ranging from wouldn’t otherwise. shameless audacity and Second, as we allow nerve to determination. the Lord to fill us with Here I am referring to his spirit and strength, the meanings of persis- we learn the truth of tence, unyielding tenac- Paul’s words: “when ity, and bold determina- I am weak, then I am tion. strong”. We need those abiliIt is truly in our broties - persistence, tenac- kenness and frailty that ity and determination God’s strength is made - to be able to persevere perfect in us (2 Corinthrough life and espe- thians 12) and we are cially during troubles or able to keep going in suffering. a way that would be I have learned an im- impossible in our own portant lesson about strength or ability. persevering through Third, we are changed. such times. Instead of becoming Simply put, we must bitter and despondent face them with God which can happen when and not on our own. I we try it on our own -

we learn and grow. Even through the pain, we develop perseverance and become more like Christ during trials and hardship. Although I like to think that I have chutzpah, I know exactly where my hope, strength, and perseverance originate. They come from spending time with Jesus and including him in every part of my life. I have seen firsthand how He can take hopeless situations and make something good out of them. The great news is that is exactly what he wants to do. He waits for us to ask him into our life so He can guide and help us every day. So do not hesitate to ask. You can be assured that Christ will keep his promise: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11, verse 28) Patricia Bryan is the pastor of His Path Christian Centre and the Academy of Prayer.

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A DFO boat patrols the Fraser River during a fishing ban which has since been lifted for some salmon stocks.

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KNA Kootenay West Advertiser The cost of owning a standard deThe measure for B.C. as a whole also LNT Langley Times tached bungalow in Vancouver now rose to 67.6 for bungalows, 72.8 for devours 82 per cent of a typical two-storey MRNhouseMaple Ridge Newshomes and 33.8 for condos. hold’s income. In Vancouver, owning a two-storey NTC EcoNorthenhome Connector - Prince That calculation, from RBC took 85.8 per Rupert cent of household nomics Research, is amongPVQ the findincome, while a condo took 40.7 per Parksville Qualicum ings in its recent housing trends report cent. Peace Arch News showing home affordability PAN has taken “The weakening in affordability is a a hit in B.C. in recent months. bit disappointing and the latest setback PWN Penticton News RBC’s home affordability measure disrupting the way to healthier housPNV costs Prince Rupert N. View compares home ownership ing market conditions in B.C.,” RBC – mortgage payments, utilities and chief economist Craig Wright said. QCO Quesnel Cariboo Observer taxes – to median pretax household inBut despite the recent uptick in News come and provides plenty ofRMD fodderRichmond for prices, Wright noted home ownership those who think B.C. real estate costs costs in B.C. areNews still lower than a year LSN Salmon Arm Lakeshore too much. ago, due to a nearly two-year long coolInterior The Vancouver measure ofSMI 82.2Smithers for ing stretchNews in the real estate market. a bungalow is up 2.2 points from the Fears of a steep drop in Vancouver previous quarter and is far SND above Surrey To- Now real estate appear to have abated, he ronto’s 54.5, Montreal’s 38 TRS and Calsuggesting the “market correction Terrace said, Standard gary’s 33. has run its course .” TCN Tri-City News MOS Vernon Morning Star

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ommunity Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are free to local non-profit groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail newsroom@mapleridgenews. com at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classified department at 604-467-1122 about non-profit rates. Thursday, Sept. 5 • The Holy Wow Poets are celebrating their fourth anniversary at 6 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows Golf Course, during its Pasta Night Feast. They’re launching their Holy Wow Poets Anthology 2013. Starting in the Fall we will meet on the first Tuesday of every month at the Act Theatre (11944 Haney Pl.) in Maple Ridge at 7 p.m. RSVP Hélène Levasseur at 604-831-2357 or register via meetup.com/holy-wow-poets. Friday, Sept. 6 • The GMA awardwinning group Tenore will be performing at Maple Ridge Baptist Church on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each in advance, and $20 each after Sept. 1. Purchase your tickets at Maple Ridge Baptist Church, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Parkinson’s! Organizations, families and friends will walk together and enjoy the triumph of teamwork at the nationwidel annual fundraiser. Proceeds from SuperWalk go to research and support services provided by Parkinson Society British Columbia. See www. parkinson.b.c.ca • The opening of Celebrate Craft! at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery (11944 Haney Pl.) from 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The Maple Ridge Art Gallery joins other public galleries in BC in celebrating the Craft Council of B.C.’s 40th Anniversary, featuring work by thirteen BC artists. The exhibition runs from Sept. 7 to Nov. 9, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See www.theactmapleridge.org/gallery-current • Bike to Farms Ride: The Golden Ears Food Co-op and the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Chapter of HUB are teaming up for fun bike ride to local farms/ food producers as fundraiser for GE Food Co-op. Cost $10. First 28 registrants will receive $5 coupon for Haney Farmers Market! Pre-registration and payment required. Contact Kim at 778-552-2832 or goldenearscoop@gmail.com or jchow23708@yahoo.ca. For more see tinyurl.com/llv6saj

• 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 the impoverished children of Medellin, 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. Sunday, Sept. 8 • Paws for a Cause at the Albion Fairgrounds. Registration is at 11 a.m., and the walk to benefit the SPCA starts at 1 p.m. Come join the walk to help the fight against animal cruelty. There will be live music, pet photography, a kid zone, agility demonstrations and more. Visit spca.bc.ca/walk for details. Monday, Sept. 9 • One-on-One Computer Help Mondays, Sept. 9-Dec. 9 from 2:30-4 p.m. Need help setting up an e-mail account or formatting a Word document? Pitt Meadows Library staff can offer one-on-one help for some of tougher problems we all encounter using technology. Come in or call to register. Please note that the library is

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closed Oct. 14 and Nov. 14. Tuesday, Sept. 10 • Garibaldi Art Club meets 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. New members are welcome. G.A.C. membership $50 or $40 for seniors. For more information see GaribaldiArtClub.com

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Thursday, Sept. 12 • SFU Philosophers’ Cafe meets at the Arts Centre and Theatre at 7 p.m., 11944 Haney Place. This month’s topic: What if our economic system is broken? Imagining alternatives: if we can’t see an alternative, none will arrive.

Monday, Sept. 16 • North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association preparing for fall 2013 Horseback Riding Program. We need volunteers to come forward to help groom and tack up our horses, as well as lead and side walk with our riders during their lessons. Horse experience is great but not required. A volunteer orientation session will be held Sept. 7 from 1-2:30 p.m.. The Fall session begins on Sept. 16. Contact our office at 604-462-7786 / nftra@shaw.ca for info or to sign up.

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Speed skating club holds registration The Ridge Meadows Speed Skating Club is holding registration for the upcoming season on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 3-6:30 p.m. in the lobby of Planet Ice, Maple Ridge. Ages four and up are welcome with no skating experience required. Season runs from Sept through mid March. Registration is limited so please book early. The club is coached by local Olympians. For more information, please contact Trish at 604-465-0637 or email trishmac@telus.net More info can be found on the web at ridgemeadowsracers.org.

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Running with the big dogs SRT Trojans ready for first Varsity season

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he SRT Trojans are jumping into the deep end for the first time this season. The football players in the Samuel Robertson Technical program have been building up the program in recent years, through Grade 8 and junior ball, and for the first time this season they will play at the varsity level. “It’s going to be a big year,” smiles coach Mark Ogloff. “We’re in the toughest conference in the province.” Talk football with him, and Ogloff doesn’t start with offensive schemes or even his player’s talents. He talks about football culture. It took the Mission Roadrunners, a conference rival he looks up to, about five years to build that up. Once the kids at the school value football, the best athletes are attracted to the gridiron. “You want the fastest, strongest kids you can find.” He talks about a philosophy that sees kids making a commitment to the workload demanded of a football player. For two weeks before the season, the Spartans have been on the field from approximately 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every day. They get about as much practice time in that space

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Rueben Marin, left, takes on a bigger player during a Titans football practice at SRT on Thursday morning. of time as some community football teams get in a season he said – and Ogloff is the president of the Ridge Meadows Knights organization, so he’s not ripping on them. Then they will practice every day during the season. He needs guys who want to be there, and he’s got them. “We have a really good, strong team. They’re committed to each other, and they have a strong discipline bond.” Discipline is another key. He doesn’t want football players to have what he calls the “Glee mentality,” referring to the popular show

that portrays the athletes as school bullies and jerks. He insists his players be good school citizens, and said many of them are actually honours students. On the field, he emphasizes speed, in practice and during the game, and on “finish.” “You finish every play, you finish every quarter, and you finish every game.” But when you get past football philosophy, Ogloff is happy to talk about his players. Tim Nica is his quarterback. “His intelligence is his strength. He does his reads,

leads the team and he’s a good athlete.” One of his first reads will be six-foot-seven Liam Evanow, who will create matchup nightmares for opposing coaches. With his height, and a vertical that sees him able to easily “dunk” through the uprights, there will be some jump balls coming his way. Ogloff is clearly impressed: “Liam has good hands and is very good under pressure. He has size 18 shoes.” Mike Tremblay is six-foottwo with a volleyball build, but the wideout can catch and cut as well as anyone in the conference. Duke Brenner is a project, in his first year of high school football, but he has played some community ball, and has impressed the coach with his natural aggression and desire to make something happen. Centre Donovan McNee is another key. He’s responsible for assessing the defence, and adjusting the line play accordingly. “Every play we have has options and reads.” The Spartans have three running backs, and two fullbacks to block for them. The leader of the ground attack is the coach’s kid, Tyrell Ogloff, who ran for 1,041 yards in six games as a junior last season. NCAA teams have already been sending him information. Two scatbacks are Mark Dait and Callum Lacroix, who both have the moves to make tacklers miss.

The captain on defence is safety Scott Murdoch, who appears unassuming until the snap. Then it’s clear why he’s a player with the provincial under-17 team. Last season he had two interceptions he returned for touchdowns. “He’s got natural football skill and sense.” His defensive ends, Ruby Marin and Devan Draper will put heat on opposing quarterbacks. His offensive coordinator is Chris Hawks, a man of “huge football pedigree” who played for SFU and the CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos, and coached everything from community football to Team Alberta. He doesn’t plug players into his system, he picks a system according to the players. “He builds the offensive package around what we have,” said Ogloff. Ogloff is under no illusions. Every team in the Fraser Valley East works hard. They all have talented kids. “If you read the football blogs, we’re fresh meat,” he said. “I expect them all to work hard. If they stay together, and work hard, the wins will come.” Their home games will be Fridays at 7 p.m. under the lights on the turf field at SRT. They will open on Sept. 20 against Langley at McLeod Athletic Park, and then on Sept. 27 host Robert Bateman (Abbotsford) in their home opener.

Volleyball club seeking more players The Maple Ridge Volleyball Club is looking for male and female competitive and recreational players for the upcoming season. The club will be holding registration at the St. Patrick’s Catholic School gymnasium at 22561-121st Ave. on Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For additional information contact Sandi at sandir@telus.net, or call 604-467-1397.

Children and adults can learn to fish Learn to Fish, a Fraser River Experience is a program coming on Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to noon, at Matsqui Trail Regional Park in Abbotsford. Equipment will be provided. Adults must accompany kids 5-15, and fill out a free tidal fishing licence for each child. This is offered in partnership with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Registration is required. Call 1-604-5044716 or email visit.fraservalley@gofishbc.com. To find out more about Metro Vancouver programs, visit the events calendar at www. metrovancouver.org.

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O’Neill taking his cuts for Canada at world tourney Maple Ridge slugger Tyler O’Neill continues a dream baseball season for an up-and-coming prospect. He is with Team Canada in Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) for the 18U Baseball World Cup, which will played from today (Aug. 30) to Sept. 8 in Taichung. O’Neill has been a member of the national junior program, and was picked for the World Cup team’s 20-man roster after a trip to Australia. O’Neill, a third round draft pick of the Seattle Mariners in the 2013 MLB Draft in June, turned pro after graduating and played rookie ball with the Mariners over the summer. He could have opted to attend Oregon State on scholarship. In 28 games with the Mariners rookie team in the Arizona League, O’Neill hit .310 with nine extra-base hits (one home run, three triples and five doubles) and drove in 15 runs. Baseball pundits expect this to be the most competitive tournament in the history of the event. In 2012, the United States claimed the world title

by defeating Canada in the gold medal game in the 25th edition in Seoul, Korea. Cuba is the record 18U world champion, having won 11 of the 25 titles. However they haven’t claimed first place or reached the gold medal game since the 2004 edition, when the event last was hosted by Chinese Taipei. Teams are split into two first-round pools. Group A consists of host Chinese Taipei, Canada, Czech Republic, Mexico, Venezuela and Japan. In Group B is USA, Cuba, Australia, Colombia, Italy and Korea. The top three teams of each pool advance to the semi-final round, which will be played in a roundrobin format and starts on Sept. 5. The top two teams of the semi-final round will play for the world title in the gold medal game on Sept. 8. Canada opens the tournament today, 6 p.m. PST with a tough game against Japan. Live scoring for all games at the IBAF 18U World Cup are at www.ibaf.org.

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Roy Kang claimed the 2013 British Columbia Bantam Boys’ title at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club. Kang, a 14-year-old member of the Swan-e-Set Bay Resort in Pitt Meadows, closed his championship in style during Tuesday’s final round, posting a two-under-par 68 on a day that featured wind gusts and overcast skies. His two-day 69-68-137 (-3) total gave him a two shot victory over first round leader and fellow 14-year-old A.J. Ewart of the Pitt Meadows Golf Club.

“It was a tough one out there,” stated Kang, a 10th grader from North Vancouver. “I had some birdies and bogeys and I tried to grind it out. I didn’t know if I was going to win so I just kept trying to make par. It was a great win.” With the win, Kang joins the likes of Eugene Wong (2002, 2003, 2004), Adam Svensson (2007) and Ewart (2011) on the Harry White Trophy as champion. Ewart, of Coquitlam, playing in the group ahead of Kang, fought

his way to a one-over-par 71, remaining under par for the championship but two off Kang’s pace. Ewart’s two-day 68-71-139 total proved that his win two years ago was not a once-in-a-lifetime flash of brilliance, but a step in the right direction towards successful junior and amateur golf well into his future. In the girls’ championship, Cecile Kwono of Maple Ridge, a member of Swan-e-set Bay Resort, shot75-79-154 +14. That put her in the top 10, in ninth place.

More Neptunes medals at provincials There was some incorrect information in last week’s coverage of the Haney Neptunes swim club’s success in the B.C. Summer Swimming Association provincials. The Neptunes actually took home two gold medals, not one as stated. In addition to his bronze medal in the 50m butterfly, Nicholas Todd also won gold, for the second year in a row,

in the boys division 7 100m backstroke, with a time of 1:05.22 Also, the division 2 boys 200m medley relay bronze medal team was not Jack Hayhoe, Greg Adams, Ethan Benoit and Luke Watson as stated (that team finished in seventh place with a time of 3:03.15), but was actually Joel Blanco, Declan LeeChin, Dale Longmuir

and Treyton Schwingenschleogl with a time of 2:49.21. The picture in the paper showing synchronized swimmers were Uma Morrant and Emma Waite. The Neptunes synchro intermediate team received the silver medal and were comprised of Chantelle Coleman, Megan Pankratz, Natalie Pankratz, Daniella

Rabbai, Katarina Stojcic and Ella Treleaven. Although every member of the team medalled at provincials the team was most proud of taking home the trophy for showing the best team spirit and sportsmanship throughout the season. The last time the Haney Neptunes Synchronized team won this trophy is 2006.

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Feeling the Breeze in South Surrey with Adera By Kerry Vital

South Surrey is a vibrant, thriving neighbourhood with tons of amenities around. Now Adera is offering a bit of natural serenity with its townhome project, Breeze. Located just moments from Morgan Crossing and Grandview Corners, you’ll be able to take advantage of everything the neighbourhood has to offer, including shopping, dining and recreation.

Inside your home, you’ll find a spacious open floorplan with plenty of contemporary features. Among them is a chef ’s kitchen with a dining island, stainless-steel appliances, granite/quartz countertops and a modern designer glass tile backsplash. The entire kitchen is complemented by the Metropolitan Evoke Wide Plank laminate flooring that continues through the living and dining area, with plush carpeting in the bedrooms and large porcelain tile in the bathrooms.

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There are four different two- and three-bedroom floorplans available at Breeze, ranging from approximately 1,122 to 1,445 square feet. Adera is now offering homeowners a seriously amazing way to personalize their homes. Called I.D. By Me, the program allows the buyer to be their own interior designer and choose their colour scheme, upgrade finishes or fixtures and several other choices. Among the options at Breeze are adding heated floors in the bathrooms, upgrading the kitchen appliances and adding a washer/dryer package, along with several other ways to make your home your own. Adera has long been committed to sustainable and green buildings, and this continues with Breeze. Among the ecologically friendly features you’ll find here are LED street lamps (a first for Surrey), motion sensor lights in the bathrooms and ENERGY STAR-rated windows and appliances. The lush landscaping outside easily showcases the green lifestyle you will live at Breeze. All of the materials used in construction are locally sourced, reducing the carbon footprint. For more information about Breeze and other Adera projects, and the I.D. By Me program, visit www.adera.com.

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Affordable luxury in White Rock at Avra By Kerry Vital

Amenities and amazing homes abound in White Rock, but the Avra Development Group is bringing something new to the area with Avra, its condominium development in uptown White Rock that combines curb appeal, location and high-end design in one gorgeous package. “People have nothing but great things to say about Avra,” says Vice-President and Director Chris Tsakumis. “The response has been overwhelmingly positive.”

The homes are move-in-ready and available for a quick possession, Tsakumis says. “We’ve responded to the market’s request for larger suites,” he says, noting the availability of custom homes that are actually two floorplans combined together to make a single suite. These range from about 1,300 to over 1,600 square feet, which Tsakumis says has been particularly attractive to downsizers. “These allow our downsizing clients to find something they’re comfortable with,” he says. “It’s been received really positively.” Tsakumis says that residents don’t have to give up some of their possessions when they purchase one of the custom floorplans, simply due to how spacious they are. There are three different custom plans available in the building, along with a penthouse floorplan. It’s obvious that the developer has gone above and beyond with Avra, and is catering to buyers who are looking for a gorgeous seaside lifestyle and plenty of space to live or relax. “No other community can offer something

custom like this,” Tsakumis says. “Avra is the only concrete high-rise community with brand-new extra-large two and three bedroom suites.” The high-end features at Avra are definitely one of the biggest draws for buyers. Gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, beech or oak wood veneer cabinetry and stainlesssteel appliances will suit any chef. Some homes include an integrated workstation; a convenient touch for those who work at home or study. The bathrooms are soothing and luxurious, with their own elegant cabinets, marble slab countertops and backsplash and a bathtub fit for a spa. The Kuzco chrome-finish wall sconce puts everyone in the best light, and is complemented by the framed silver vanity mirror and sleek ceramic tile tub and shower surround. “There’s a great architectural vision and design here,” Tsakumis says. “We are very confident in the product we’ve built. It’s

affordable luxury.” Avra is perfectly located to take advantage of the amenities on offer in White Rock. The building is moments away from shopping at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre and other local boutiques, as well as dining, services, leisure and recreation. You’re also situated near excellent schools, including Semiahmoo Secondary with its International Baccalaureate program. That school has been a major draw for families looking for the best education for their children, Tsakumis says. Perhaps best of all, you’re just minutes from the White Rock waterfront. Because of this, the views from your new home and its floorto-ceiling windows are simply incredible. Inside Avra itself, you’ll find a fully furnished entertainment lounge with a full kitchen, a fitness centre, barbecue patio and guest suite, as well as several outdoor courtyards. A live-in resident manager is available as well, providing hotel-style service to each resident. Homes start at $319,900, with the custom floorplans starting in the low $700,000s. For more information, visit www.avraliving.com, call 604-531-9030 or visit the sales centre at 1455 George Street, open Saturday through Wednesday between noon and 5 p.m.

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ALMOST FINISHED! MLS V1017062 MLS V1017149 MLS V1017037 $549,900

$729,900 $729,900

18951 119 Ave, Pitt Meadows • Duplex home featuring 3 bdrms + den in each. 2,200 sq. ft • Modern kitchen & fixtures • Close to amenities, schools, WCE • NO STRATA FEES!

18961 & 18965 119 Avenue • 3 Level finished 4,142 sq ft homes each on approx 6,000 sq ft lots • 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms total with a 2 bdrm in-law suite • New Home Warranty

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319,900

514,900

349,900

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749,900

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182,900

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222,500

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22277 122nd Avenue • Spacious, immaculate, totally renovated large 2 bedroom, corner penthouse suite • Laminate flooring, new kitchen, stainless appliances • Beautiful ensuite w/jetted soaker tub & separate shower • Huge windows, oversized rooftop patio • 2 parking spots & storage locker

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154 ST

$189,000

604.466.2838

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152 ST

604-240-0960

Fraipont & Manyk

Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

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Beautiful accents to flowers with ornamental grass companions By Mike Lascelle

ome things just belong together. Take your average hotdog for instance; without a compliment of spicy mustard, fresh chopped onions and a cold beer, it’s really just dubious meat that has been ground and stuffed into a tube – handy to eat, but hardly haute cuisine. In the gardening world, ornamental grasses have much the same reputation… particularly to men, who have spent far too much time mowing lawns to allow any more ‘grass’ to be planted in the garden. They just assume that ornamental grasses are as much work as the lawn species (which they aren’t) and completely overlook the aesthetic beauty. So I’ve decided to suggest a few perennial companions in order to improve their visual appeal and try to overcome this gender bias. Which means that you ladies may actually get to buy two plants instead of the usual tussle over the one grass – just make sure the men in your lives read this article (I suggest leaving it by the remote control for the television). Geranium ‘Rozanne’ – This 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year was discovered in Somerset England in 1989. It features large (up to 6cm) blooms of violet-blue with a white eye from May to September, which means that it is still in flower when many of the warm-season grasses are in their prime. It looks particularly striking when combined with gold-leaved grasses such Hakonechloa ‘Aureola’ (as shown) and the foliage takes on bronze-red tones in autumn. ‘Rozanne’ is deer resistant and grows 40-50cm high by 60 cm wide. Hardy to zone 4. Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ – With a name that translates as ‘gold storm’, you know you can expect a flurry of thin-petaled golden yellow daisies contrasted by dark brown cones. These are borne in late summer (July – October) and work well in combination with ornamental grasses such as Pennisetum ‘Hameln’, or for a little more contrast try Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata ‘Red Baron’). This Black-Eyed Susan is much more reliably perennial than Gloriosa Daisies (Rudbeckia hirta) and was the 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year. Attracts butterflies. Grows 60-75cm high and is hardy to zone 4. Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’ – This compact Russian sage is less prone to falling over and features airy violet-blue flowers over

Geranium ‘Rozanne’ with Hakonechloa ‘Aureola’.

much of its stems from midsummer through to frost. The pungent silvery foliage contrasts well with other plants and this species is also quite drought tolerant once established. Pair with dwarf gold-banded Miscanthus sinensis, such as ‘Gold Bar’ or ‘Little Zebra’. Grows 45-60 cm high and wide. Hardy to zone 5. Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ – An RHS Award of Garden Merit winner covered in 2.5cm wide bright yellow daisies (from June to September) which attract butterflies. Absolutely eye-catching when combined with Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ or Blue Oatgrass (Helictotrichon sempervirens). It develops into clumps of airy green foliage that never seems to overwhelm adjacent perennials and is less prone to flopping than ‘Moonbeam’. Grows 3845cm high by 45cm wide. Hardy to zone 4. Sedum x ‘Mr. Goodbud’ – This tall stonecrop is a hybrid of Sedum spectabile ‘Brilliant’ and features large broccoli-like clusters of bright purplish-pink flowers in late summer. It was a

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2006 RHS Award of Garden Merit winner and has shorter, stronger stems that don’t require staking. Dormant seed heads can be left for the birds to forage on in winter. Combine with Carex ‘Sparkler’. Grows 40cm high by 45-50cm wide. Hardy to zone 3. Helenium x ‘Double Trouble’ – This Dutch introduction of Sneezeweed (used to be used for snuff) bears sterile blooms of bright yellow with layered petals surrounding a green to golden cone. These have strong stems and make good cut flowers but may require staking in fertile soils (you could also pinch plants when they are 15-20cm high). A true work of art when paired with Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’). Grows 75cm high by 45-60cm wide. Hardy to zone 4.

Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’ with Blue Oat Grass.

You can find more ornamental grasses and perennial companions on my blog mikesgardentop5plants.wordpress.com. Perovskia ‘Little Spire’ with Miscanthus ‘Gold Bar’.

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Terry Passley

DEBBIE SHEPPARD

604-312-3705 OPEN SAT 2-4 PM

378,800

#7-22538-116TH AVE, MR • Dramatic Fraser River Views • All living on main • Fully finished basement • 55+, chair lift to basement • Walk-in tub, air conditioning • To preview, call Debbie.

279,900

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44,900

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799,000

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724,900

888,800 13891 - 232A

Anderson Creek

• Beautiful high-end home with unobstructed view of Golden Ears and valley below • 5,000 sq. ft. home with 6 bedrooms & 5 baths • Two large decks off great rm and master bdrm • Granite counters, wood floors

Do you have a million dollar taste on a six figure budget? Then look no further! This fully finished 4,049 sq. ft. 3 level cul-de-sac home backing onto greenbelt has the wow factor with to many extras to list. Built by the best! Check them out at www.westcoastdreamhomes.ca

This stunning home has it all. Everything from the Geo thermal heating and cooling system to the grey water recovery system!! 8 bedroom home with gourmet style kitchen with dual oven, 10 ft ceilings, great rm, plus outdoor living area with f/p, media rm and so much more!

One Acre Serviced Lot

UNHEARD OF! • Kichler Station at this price? • Updated end unit, garage • Almost 1400 sq. ft. • 3 bedrooms, 3 washrooms • Take advantage of this market, call Debbie today!

Prestigious Academy Park Academy Park has long been recognized as the premier acre subdivision in Maple Ridge. Centrally located off 240th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road, only minutes to downtown and walking distance to prestigious Meadowridge School, Academy Park is home to beautiful country estate living within the City. These two zoned and serviced lots are a rare opportunity as only a few one acre lots remain in all of Academy Park. The services provided include Hydro, City water, City storm and sanitary sewers, gas, cable and telephone. These two sunny, flat and picturesque lots boast a wonderful country estate setting with potential views.

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589,800

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349,800

• Great buy for starters or investors • 1780 sq ft • Rancher with basement

24909 112th Avenue, Maple Ridge

Penthouse With A View!

New Listing!

179,800

#32, 23560 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge

Location, Location, Location!

• 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

18815 Ford Road, P.M.

• Central location • Walk to all amenities • Commute to Vancouver via WC Express

#401, 11671 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge

AL HOGARTH Our Family Working For Yours Al Hogarth

Associate Broker

604-467-9300

Maple Ridge

$255/mo Pad Rent

Greenbelt

499,800

*based on 5 year term.

• 1141 sq ft • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • 2 patios • 2 underground parking stalls

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.

99,800

Pitt Meadows Co-op Park!

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

#80 - 19646 Pinyon Lane, P.M.

*Variable Rate

• 1 bdrm legal suite • Character home • Central location • Walk to all amenities

No Stairs!!

• View of gardens & greenbelt • Family oriented complex • Schools, tranit & shopping close by

2.60

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22587 123rd Avenue, Maple Ridge

Highland Area!

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• Over 1 acre backing onto • 3 sundecks parkland • 1 bdrm suite almost • 2030 sq ft, 2 storey w/bsmt complete • Detached garage with loft • Beautiful private setting

199,800

Bonnie Telep

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• 950 sq ft • Ground level townhome • 2 bedrooms • Private patio

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289,900

379,900

• Beautiful property, on city water • House has pretty view over creek • 2500 sq. ft. rancher • Either fix up or build new • Webster’s Corners, 10 min to town • Call Debbie for more info

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8 BEDROOMS!

HOUSE ON 1.77 ACRES

• 1549 sq. ft., double garage • Prime Pitt Meadows complex • 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms • Upper unit, large sundeck • Move in quick! • Easy to show

Dave Telep

• Lovely split level, just listed • 3 bedrooms, 3 washrooms • Super private, beautiful backyard • First time offered on market • Don’t miss this great one! • Call Debbie today!

QUICK POSSESSION POSSIBLE! • Feel good 2 bedroom rancher • 1121 sq. ft., really nicely updated • 61 x 117 lot, close to schools • Double garage, covered deck • Priced to sell! • Call Debbie today!

Ralph Telep

12005-234TH STREET, MR

372,900

NEED REC VEHICLE PARKING?

Kim Fabbro

• Beautifully remodelled 2 storey home • Dazzling new kitchen on main • 3 bedrooms, family room up • Laundry and summer kitchen up • Big beautiful lot...a must see!

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439,900

379,900

• Beautiful 4 bdrm, 4 bath home • 2066 sq. ft., great room plan • Fully finished basement • Double garage, oversized deck • Pretty yard, just listed • Call Debbie today!

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Over 4000 sq.ft. of finished living space on 3 levels. Home backs onto greenbelt and is steps to elementary school. Open kitchen and family room, outdoor living space with the peaceful view of trees and the sound of birds singing. For more details or to view call Al Hogarth today! Only $639,900.00

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Passed away on august 27, 2013 in Maple Ridge, B.C. at age 56 years. He is survived by his wife Shelagh Lafleur; sisters Louise O’Rourke Harris, (Paul Wallwork) and Mary O’Rourke Mejlholm, (Helge Mejlholm); Nieces and nephew, Lucienne, Karl, Danielle, Sonja and Erin; stepchildren, Morgan, (Jesse) and Spencer, (Ali). Predeceased by: father, Frank O’Rourke, mother, Winnifred O’Rourke Casterman, stepfather, Lucien Casterman, brother, Dennis O’Rourke, sister Patricia O’Rourke Fahey, niece Cynthia Fahey, nephew Francis Fahey. Tim was an electrician extraordinaire and he loved his home in Whonnock, his puppies and his dear Shelagh. A celebration of life to be held at their home in Whonnock, Sunday Sept. 1st at 3 pm. Everyone welcome. Expression of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

BOILEAU, Margaret Alice Edith (Parker) Jan 02, 1919 - Aug 17, 2013 It is with sadness we announce Margaret’s passing August 17th at Holyrood Manor in Maple Ridge. She passed away peacefully and in comfort at 94 years. Predeceased by her husband Joe, and brother’s Roy, Max, and Don and survived by her youngest brother Stan as well as many nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. Margaret didn’t have children of her own but her many nieces and nephews adored her and loved her kind gentle ways and she was always there for you when you needed to talk things through in life, which made her the “favorite” Aunt by all. With her husband Joe they gathered their families and friends together on many occasions, first at their Sea Shore Lodge & Cabins in New Richmond Quebec then later at their Campground on the Cascapedia River where many fond memories were created and forever held dear by all who visited. Margaret was the true reason we all came to visit. They later retired back to Montreal to be closer to family. After her husband passed away Margaret moved west to Mapleridge to be close to her brother Stan and his children. Margaret lived her last couple of years at Holyrood Manor where she received the attention and care she so deserved and we send a special thanks to all her caretakers at Holyrood who were so good to her, they are truly the most wonderful and caring people I know. She was truly happy and so well cared for while there. Margaret did not want a service but if you would like to express your sympathy you may do so at: www.gardenhill.ca

PURDEY - Richard Richard H Purdey, age 65, succumbed to a heart attack in the late afternoon of Thursday, August 22, 2013 in Maple Ridge BC. He is survived by his two daughters, Erin (Brian), Morgan, his two brothers Don, Graham and was predeceased by his wife Brenda in 1993. Following in his father’s footsteps, Richard joined the Maple Ridge Fire Department in 1968 and after a 30 year career, retired as Deputy Chief in 1998. In his retirement, Richard spent countless hours at local coffee shops with friends and built his dream vacation home in Melaque, Mexico, where for many years he enjoyed the warm climate during our dreary winter months. After a lifetime spent working in service of others, Richard continued to give even after his death as an organ donor and he would encourage all to do the same. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Life for Richard will be held on Saturday, September 7th, 2013 at 11:00am at the Maple Ridge Alliance church at 20399 Dewdney Trunk Rd. The family will be there to greet relatives, friends, and those that wish to pay their respects. Memorial donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society. Expression of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Ken Ringrose passed away in hospital the morning of August 15, 2013 in the presence of loved ones. He was predeceased by parents Beatrice (Bea) Ringrose, RN and Richard (Dick) Ringrose of Maple Ridge (Haney). Ken is survived by his loving family: wife Maureen, daughter Andrea, son Michael (Tammy), daughter Krista (Dino), grandchildren Mackenzie, Samantha, Jadyn, Capri and Doran and granddog Stella. Ken was most recognized for his enduring pursuit of excellence in Pharmacy (UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Class of 1968) in the Ridge Meadows area and his history of community service (Maple Ridge City Council Alderman, Maple Ridge School Board Trustee and Maple Ridge Parks and Recreation Board Member). Before accepting the role of Pharmacy Manager at Shoppers Drug Mart, Ken won the prestigious Bowl of Hygieia for outstanding service to the community by a Pharmacist while a Pharmasave Drug Store owner. On a lifelong quest to acquire and purvey knowledge, he continued to learn and teach even during his last days. Ken was an avid reader, lover of travel, amateur fisherman and golfer, food connoisseur, chocolate dessert aficionado and lover of music. Stories from golf trips with friends and boating with the family will be fondly remembered. Our family wishes to thank the VGH Palliative Care Unit (special thanks to nurses Ken and Leone) for the exceptional care, humour and sensitivity provided. In Ken Ringrose’s humble fashion, there will be no formal service at his request. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to contribute to the Ken Ringrose Memorial Award that will recognize outstanding community service by a University of British Columbia pharmacy student. To share memories with our family or learn more about the award, please email kenringrosememorial@gmail.com

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Playhouse Preschool

Pitt Meadows, Family Rec. Center

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)7235051Edson,Alta

.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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Maintenance Supervisorâ€”Weekends Merritt, BC

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The Weekend Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership, direction and supervision to the weekend crew to obtain proper operating efficiencies and achieve quality and machine safety standards. The Maintenance Supervisor is a key member of the Maintenance team to meet plant objectives of continual improvement in reliability, productivity and technology to achieve top decile performance within the lumber manufacturing group.

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To conduct deliveries for international lubricants co. in Vancouver area, Seattle-Tacoma, Prince George, Okanagan & Edmonton. Pay $20/hour, mileage, bonus, proďŹ t-sharing & full beneďŹ ts. Apply with resume by emailing custservpaciďŹ c@fuchs.com or faxing to 604-888-1145

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The Surrey-North Delta Leader is looking for a FULL TIME graphic designer with a minimum of 5 to 10 years proven experience in design and production knowledge, armed with problem solving and critical thinking. Compliance of creative service to the sales department is a must, along with a full working knowledge of production requirements and disciplines to ensure The Leader is produced within set deadlines. Duties will include: production flow, ad design, web ads, campaigns and features, online material, classified ads, file management, tech support and team dynamics to suit our fast paced industry. Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written, is imperative.

Gregg Distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking to fill a Lower Mainland outside sales position. Industrial and H.D. industries knowledge is an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential. We Offer Excellent Growth & Compensation Possibilities!

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FOOD & APPLIANCE PRODUCT SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income?

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

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PLEA provides ongoing training and support. A young person is waiting for an open door... make it yours.

Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults.

Pay starts at $10.50/hr. Training provided in North Burnaby. Call JMP Marketing at 604.294.3424, local #30 JMP Marketing Services BC’s largest demo company since 1979

LANDSCAPE LABOURERS Should have experience in retaining walls.

Truck & Trailer Mechanic

Email:

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Of Spices & Herbs - repetitive filling and sealing of spices and herbs, light lifting may be req’d. Suitable for someone who enjoys working with their hands and has attention to details. $10.25/hr. Fax resume to: 604-465-4372 www.natureschoice.ca

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

CONCRETE & PLACING

$59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

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

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

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AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemovers.bc.com

$45/Hr

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

D & N TOTAL CARE Home Improvement Specializing in basement reno’s, bathrooms & kitchens. Installation of drywall, flooring & tiling. Plumbing, electrical, and more. *25 years exp. Free Estimates.

DRYWALL

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

Daniel: 778-999-9122

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.

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

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

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

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

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

FOR YOUR MOVING

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

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

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

ELECTRICAL

CLEANING SERVICES

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

RESIDENTIAL

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

CLEANING

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

SERVICES

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Reasonable rates 16 yrs. exp.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

COMMERCIAL Transport Mechanic req’d for afternoon shift for Trucking Co. in Maple Ridge. Monday to Friday. Fax resume to 604-460-7853 or email wmader@telus.net

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. 4 U SPA

604-460-2097 Jani-Clean

SPIRITUAL

Licensed * Bonded * Insured

Psychic Healer

Discover the power of Energy Readings by Angela

CORE-MARK IS EXPANDING AGAIN:

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867. YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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GARDENING

DON’T LET TIME & DISTANCE STAND IN YOUR WAY.

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SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE.

LANDSCAPING

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

40 Yrs Exp.. She’ll tell you Past, Present & Future Specializing in *Palm, *Tarot Cards, *Crystal Ball Readings.

Reunites Loved Ones

Den’s GarDENing Services

SPECIAL $20 ALL READINGS

Cleanups, Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Topping, Pruning Chipping & Stump Grinding

One visit will amaze you! CALL TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.

MAIDS R’ US

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Residential & Commercial

Pay-Less Pro Painting Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

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

Scott 604-891-9967

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, In the area 35 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532

604.465.2944

Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

MIND BODY SPIRIT

Since 1985 604-808-0212

“Massage Conﬁdential” *Private Studio *European

LET ME SUMMER-IZE YOUR YARD.

BEST CLEANERS

604-653-5928

DELIVERY DRIVERS

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

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TOWER TECHNICIAN

MOVING & STORAGE

Dean 604-834-3076

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

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MISC SERVICES

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

HERFORT CONCRETE

Sept. 11, 2013

Please email all resumes to Barbara@megacrane.com

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Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, tower technician the applicant must have full understanding of electronics and 3 phase power. This full time position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .

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✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Fridays Now Open for your weekend relaxing pleasure! Call 604-467-1118

Health Care Assistant

• Must have a vehicle • BC Care Aide Registered • Clear TB Test within 6/mo. • Clear Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector check • Valid First Aid & CPR Pre-registration & Invitation a must. If interested please e-mail: dgarrido@bayshore.ca

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CUSTOMIZED CLEANING

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CLEANING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

WE ALSO DO MOVE-OUTS

Experienced truck and trailer mechanic with CVI ticket wanted for Langley fleet shop. Four (10) hour shifts, good wages and benefits. Fax resume to 604-513-8004 or email at tridem@telus.net

Wage starting @ $16-$18/hour

stancowtan@live.com

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BENEFIT PACKAGE!

604.708.2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.ca

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250

Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6. Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Own a car to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores.

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Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

Family Caregiver.

Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in local grocery, drug & department stores.

PERSONAL SERVICES

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

. housecleaning 604-551-3255

From $35. By appt: 604.230.4444

Prompt Delivery Available

We have an immediate opening for the following position.

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

Full Landscape Construction for 33 Years. 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

Resident class 1 Delivery Drivers – Full time Work 4/10s, newer fleet, Route deliveries.

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

Locally owned and operated. All work guaranteed.

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurances, an RRSP plan, and paid vacation. We also offer performance & safety incentives for employees.

(604)465-1311

Steve 778-848-0036

Find out more about us at www.core-mark.com We thank all for interested applicant, however, only those under consideration shall be contacted. CoreMark is an equal opportunity employer. Send cover letter, resume & current abstract to: Core-Mark Int. 7800 Riverfront Gate, Burnaby, BC V5J 5L3 Fax - (604) 430-2184 or e-mail: gpeatman@core-mark.com

Core-Mark is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Find out how you can earn your Culinary Red Seal right here in the Fraser Valley.

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE Call us today to register.

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meadowslandscapesupply.com

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Cascade Culinary Arts School offers ITA Professional Cook Programs Levels 1, 2, and 3

FREE ESTIMATES

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

DUTCH TOUCH Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

DECK RAIL

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

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PLUMBING

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

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

~ FULLY INSURED ~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used

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

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

A LICENSED/ HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER/furnace man with 33 years exp. Refs. Reas. rates Free est. 24hrs. Don 604-220-4956

35190 DeLair Rd, Abbotsford 604-556-7000

O’Reilly Aluminum (Since 1979)

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

FLUID SOLUTIONS INC. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

www.culinaryartsabbotsford.ca

Call 604-240-3947

604-465-3189

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PRESSURE WASHING

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

533

FERTILIZERS

TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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SUNDECKS

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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

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FURNITURE

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

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

The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

Call: 604-725-9574

604-467-6065

www.rainforestdeckandrail.com

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

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GARAGE SALES CARPORT SALE

Rain or Shine. Sat. August 31 -10am - 3pm 12074 Gee St Off Purdey St. Behind ICBC Maple Ridge

TREE SERVICES

PC, Video games, Systems, Tons of books, Home Decor & more.

Eastcan Rooﬁng & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs Maple Ridge Academy Park

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

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

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

Sat Aug 31 & Sun Sept 1 8am - 3pm 12680 ANSELL STREET Indoor. Vintage collectibles, crystal, paintings, tools, school binders, exercise equip., & hsehold items

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PETS

604-812-9721

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

Saturday, Aug 31st 9am - 2pm. 12148 - Blossom St.

AUCTIONS ESTATE AUCTION

HOT TUBS NO PROB!

Tuesday, Sept 3rd ~ 7:00pm Central Auction #313 - 20560- Langley Bypass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

6-50 yard Bins Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residental & Commercial Service

Starting from

199 604.587.5865 4.58 587 87.58 58665 58 65 $

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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

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

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800 Incl heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores and Schools.

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.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

$895, 2B/1B 2 level BACK SUITE 3rd Ave. Mission. Utilities: $125 Available immediately. Lease preferred, pets ok. Call AnnaLee: 778968-8704

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RENTALS 752

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 Street. 4 Bdrm house, 5 apps. Sept 1. $1995/mo + utils. (604)722-5609 MAPLE RIDGE, 2 bdrm rancher, Hammond area, well kept, pri bkyrd close to schls & transit. $1250/mo, avail Oct. 1st. Refs & good credit req 778-882-9447

Glenwood Manor Apartments 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

(604)466-5799

Large furniture, appliances & more.

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm

MISC. FOR SALE

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ALTO CONN SAX $495. Tenor Sax $495. 604-859-5925

MAPLE RIDGE

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MAPLE Ridge Urbano Available September 1s. Ground floor 2 Bdrms 2 Bath 2 secure u/g parking spots, 6 appliances, insuite laundry and fireplace.Weight room and amenities room. Walk to shopping, schools and buses N/S,N/Pets reference credit checks required.$1150.00 per month plus utilities Contact 604-831-9359. MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875 GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

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) Maple Ridge. Teacher or student ? Furnished 1 bdrm apt. Main floor of home. $900 all incl. Hot tub / heated pool/ backyard. 604-467-1118

Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

* Renovated Suites *

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

Clean, very quiet, large,

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

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

WANTED TO RENT

Wanted warehouse/garage to rent/lease about 500sf for strg & light mfg-Tricity, MR, Pitt Meadows, N. West. Pref PoCo 604-945-5758

TRANSPORTATION 810

MAPLE RIDGE - small 3 bdrm home, 6 blks from WCE, cozy tidy home with huge backyard for kids. Workshop for Dad. Inc lndry, n/s, n/p please. $1400/mo. Avail. now. (604)467-0677 or 604-802-0441

AUTO FINANCING

MAPLE RIDGE: UPDATED 4 bdrm, 2 baths, $1600/m not inc. utils & garbage. n/s, n/p. 1 yr lease min. Close to amen. Avail. now. (604)272-0875 or 604-505-7936

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OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge Ofﬁce & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.

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

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000

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ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

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

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

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

Call 604-467-3944 749

1-800-961-7022

STORAGE

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

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

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments 700 sf S Impeccably clean

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

Maple Ridge

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660

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

838

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

845

Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

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

604.465.7713 750

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. (1)604-744-1741 1997 CITATION 5th Wheel, as is. $3000 OBO. Maple Ridge. 604-328-2837

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM. 3 bdrm, 2000 sqft., dbl gar. Priv back yrd, 2 f/p. $2250+60% utils. Oct 1. Nr Douglas College/Schools/Bus.778-389-1801 MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm suite with F/S, D/W, own W/D & full bath. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. Ref’s req’d. $750/mo. Call 778-995-7724.

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

Maple Ridge - ground level 1 bdrm bsmt suite, very bright, $800 inc all utils. Sept. 1. (604)465-2894 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.

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

PITT MEADOWS 2 bdrm suite in new home. NS/NP. Avail Now. $850/mo incl hydro. 604-465-5731 or 604-723-3854. PITT MEADOWS 2 bdrm suite with priv ent, nr schools. Avail now, N/S, ref’s req. $1000/mo. 604-787-3208.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

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

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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DISPOSAL BINS by Recycle-it

2 bdrm bright apt.

PITT MEADOWS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

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Heat SH/W S Prkng S Avail Now

ROTTWEILER 4.5 year old intact male, very large, $1500. Call 604-309-8545.

By RECYCLE-IT!

Call 604-464-7548

Rain or shine.

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

• Furniture • Appliances • Electronics • Junk/Rubbish • Construction Debris • Drywall • Yard Waste • Concrete • Everything Else! **Estate Clean-Up Specialists**

COQ ‘Grand Central 2’ Hi-rise BRAND NEW 25th flr 2Bdr south facing.Many Amenities. $1450. P.Meadows - Solaris Towers BRAND NEW UNITS AVAIL *1Bd+den. *2Bd +den. *3Bdrm.

Lots of great bargains

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

JUNK REMOVAL

Professional Property Management Services

Maple Ridge

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

T & K Haulaway

Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)

Lots of Stuff - Big & Small

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

604-572-3733

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

560

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

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Saturday & Sunday Aug 31st & Sept 1st, 9:30am-3:30pm 25098 Dewdney Trunk Road

19659 Wildwood Cres. South

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

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

Labour Day Weekend

P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

GARAGE / ESTATE SALE

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 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

MAPLE COURT I New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $81,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $61,888. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

RENTALS

MAPLE RIDGE

www.mainlandroof.com

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

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

RENTALS

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

Single Items to Entire Households

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

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AVAILABLE NOW

ANYTHING OF VALUE

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

RENTALS

MAPLE RIDGE

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

#1 Cash Buyer

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

REAL ESTATE

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

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

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

1 BEDROOM SUITES Newly renovated $700 - $740/mo Util + sec pkng extra No pets. Close to amen.

McIntosh Plaza Suit Mature Adults 22330 McIntosh Avenue

(604)463-6841 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 Maple Ridge Central

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

(604) 467- 5271

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

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

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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APARTMENT/CONDO

OPEN HOUSE CO-OP LIVING 2 bedroom @ $810.00 / month 1205 Johnston (at Guildford) Coquitlam Close to all amenities (Transit, shopping schools and parks)

1-604-358-8722

Saturday, Aug. 31 • 11AM – 3PM

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

& Sunday, Sept. 1 • 2PM – 4PM

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

Contact Sandy @ (604) 945-5864 Email Sandy@terramanagement.ca

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A car that pleases every member of the family. New, used & fur-friendly...we’ve got ‘em all! Visit us today at Super Dave’s Maple Ridge Hyundai and we’ll help you find the perfect fit for your family. We look forward to meeting you!

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