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Jassi Sidhu was killed in June 2000 in India after she married rickshaw driver Sukhwinder ‘Mithu’ Sidhu.

Mother and uncle to be extradited to India Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

Tea for two Mary Leece and her daughter, Diane Wooldridge, enjoy a Mother’s Day tea at Haney House on Sunday. Tickets were $6 each and included tea, lemonade, fruit, cookies, tarts, scones and brownies. Money raised will go towards covering costs and to this year’s Canada Day celebration in Maple Ridge.

by M on i sh a M ar ti n s staff reporter

Rally for education funding Another rally Thursday at MLA Dalton’s office

by Ne i l Corbet t staff reporter

Marc Dalton listens to protesters Friday.

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More than 150 parents and teachers with placards rallied at the office of Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton on Friday afternoon in the first of a planned series of protests demanding more educa-

tion funding.

“School districts across B.C. have recently passed budgets with cuts so severe that our children’s education and physical safety are at risk,” rally organizer Stacy MacLennan said to the crowd at the corner of Dewdney Trunk Road and 230th Street.

An estimated 160 people joined and departed from the protest over about 90 minutes on Friday, as the work week was ending.

There were parents with their children, teachers and local politicians. Passing cars honked their support for the protesters.

Katie Jonas brought her two toddlers, carrying homemade signs saying “Don’t cut my future” and “What will be left for me.”

“More people have to come out and stand up for teachers,” Jonas said. “This is so much support. It’s pretty awesome.”

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Crown’s case bolstered by testimony of friends

A mother and uncle accused of ordering the killing of a Maple Ridge woman have been ordered extradited to India.

Jaswinder (Jassi) Sidhu was killed in June 2000 in the Indian state of Punjab after she married rickshaw driver Sukhwinder ‘Mithu’ Sidhu against the wishes of her Canadian family.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Gregory Fitch ruled Friday there is enough evidence to extradite Jassi’s mother, Malkit Kaur Sidhu, and her uncle, Singh Badesha, to India, where they’ve been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

The bulk of the Crown’s case was based on evidence Indian prosecutors are expected to present at trial, but was bolstered by testimony from Jassi’s co-workers and friends.

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Another call to secure residential garbage New conservation officer for busy Metro Vancouver zone

by Neil Corbe tt staff reporter

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he new Metro Vancouver zone manager for the Conservation Officer Service is asking residents to take better care of their garbage after a bear was shot and killed last week on a residential street in east Maple Ridge.

“It was out in mid-day, in a front drive, going yard to yard to garbage,” said conservation officer Sgt. Todd Hunter.

He noted that conservation officers had set a trap for the bear on Tamarack Lane in March, but it could not be lured. Eventually they needed to use the equipment for a problem bear elsewhere.

Conservation officers determined the bear on Tamarack had become too accustomed to wandering neighbourhoods for garbage and had to be removed.

“It was quick and humane,” Hunter said of the shooting on May 6.

“It’s the hardest part of our job – we have a vested interest in wildlife. We love the outdoors and preservation, but human safety is paramount.

“We cannot afford a habituated bear in a community, that could hurt someone.”

Hunter is now overseeing the work of conservation officers in the Lower Mainland, based out of his office in downtown Maple Ridge.

The Conservation Officer Service has gone back to a having zone managers, and Hunter was select-

Sgt. Todd Hunter is now based in Maple Ridge, which has had a Bear Aware program in place since 2012. ed for the new leadership role.

He started work on May 1, coming from Prince George, which is a city of about 72,000 people, surrounded by wilderness. It was a hopping office, where conservation officers dealt with calls about moose and grizzly bears. Now he faces a new challenge.

“I’ve gone from a busy office to the busiest,” he said.

The volume of calls in Metro

Vancouver is unsurpassed, as it includes communities such as North Vancouver, Coquitlam Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows – urban areas bordered by forests.

There are problem bears, coyotes, skunks and more, and the number of human/wildlife conflicts is trending upward.

“We’re encroaching into their territory more and more.”

For the entire Lower Mainland,

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there are six officers. As they respond to the highest volume of calls in the province, they also have to fight traffic.

“Every office in every zone is a little different,” said Hunter, who has also had postings in Nanaimo and Port Hardy over his career.

In Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, a huge part of the job is trying to manage human/bear conflicts.

Bears have been denning over

the winter. Although it is controversial among scientists whether bears truly hibernate, they are capable of going months without eating, drinking or passing waste.

At this time of year, bears are emerging from their dens and eating grass, waiting for berry crops to ripen and salmon to start spawning.

“They should be eating a lot of grass, but who wants to eat grass when you can eat pizza boxes,” says Hunter.

Managing the waste stream and other food sources is the main issue in managing bears.

People are asked to ensure they don’t put garbage out to the curb until the morning of collection – not the night before. Store garbage cans securely, and rinse containers to minimize odours.

The seed in bird feeders is a target for bears, and he asks that people not feed birds at this time of year, or when they don’t need to.

Fruit trees become a main attractant in the summer.

“If you don’t use it, lose it,” he asks. “If you’re not using the fruit from a tree, cut it down.

Clean your barbecue to avoid food smells that attract bears.

Keep pet food indoors. It will not only attract bears, but coyotes, skunks, raccoons, rats and all manner of wildlife.

Four bears were killed in Maple Ridge last year over conflicts with humans, mostly the latter failing to heed repeated calls to keep their garbage secure.

B.C.’s Conservation Officer Service reported that Maple Ridge, along with Mission, lead in nuisance calls last year, despite a Bear Aware program that’s been in operation since 2012.

Maple Ridge councillor wants to delay garbage incinerator ‘Incinerator meant to stop waste from going to landfills’

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

Maple Ridge Coun. Bob Masse is adding his voice to the chorus questioning Metro Vancouver’s plan to burn its garbage in a half-billion dollar incinerator.

“There are just so many things we can do before we go to waste-to-energy,” Masse said Tuesday before council’s meeting, during which he was to introduce a motion to have Maple Ridge seek a five-year delay of the project.

Masse said recycling plastics technology is constantly improving, the new Multi Material B.C. program will increase recycling, while

the supposed $100 per megawatt hour rate B.C. Hydro is supposed to pay Metro Vancouver for the power generated from the plant is up in question.

An April 30 letter from B.C. Hydro energy planning vice-president Doug Little cautions Metro that Hydro has made no commitment to buy power from a new plant, but is willing to explore the potential value of the electricity.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, however, said earlier that power is not the purpose of this facility.

“We’re building it because we want to stop waste going to landfills. Electricity is a byproduct.”

Masse cited the “feed the beast” scenario in which more garbage will be sought for incineration at the expense of recycling.

The topic was addressed by Metro Vancouver officials recently at Maple Ridge council.

Paul Henderson of Metro didn’t have an

answer that changed Masse’s opinion.

Maple Ridge also would be downwind of the facility, no matter where in Metro Vancouver it would be located.

Masse said that the while an incinerator may have made sense when it was approved in 2009, circumstances have Masse changed.

Waiting five years should further clarify the business aspects of the huge project, of which Maple Ridge would have to pay three per cent.

“The Burnaby incinerator is not running at full capacity either,” Masse said.

“There’s a significant amount of concern about the whole thing.”

After the motion was introduced Tuesday,

council won’t discuss it until a later meeting.

Masse wasn’t sure how many on council would back the idea.

Metro Vancouver’s neighbour the Fraser Valley Regional District, strongly opposes the incinerator.

Metro Vancouver has chosen the “most antiquated and ineffective method to eliminate their regions’ garbage that will cost their taxpayers an estimated $500 million, will increase air pollution and will negatively affect the health of citizens in both regions,” chair Sharon Gaetz said in a November release.

Metro Vancouver intends to shortlist proponents and potential sites ahead of issuing a final request for proposals in mid-2015.

The winning bidder would be picked by mid-2016 and the new plant would open in 2019.

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the Canada-wide Defend our Climate rally, which occurred in 85 municipalities across the country.

The Maple Ridge protest was organized by Michael Gildersleeve, who works in Maple Ridge and is a former federal Green Party and Mission mayoral candidate.

“Many people were showing up for the first time, it’s catching more attention,” Gildersleeve said of the ongoing demonstrations. “Concern is growing.”

Kinder Morgan has applied to expand its 1,150-kilometre Trans Mountain Pipeline system by increasing capacity up to 600,000 barrels a day. Its proposal is currently under review by the National Energy Board.

The City of Vancouver has asked the board to review the application, criticizing it for containing potentially flawed information.

Enbridge has had plans to build the $6.5 billion Northern Gateway Pipeline from Kitimat to Bruderheim, Alta.

“We’re expecting a decision on the Enbridge pipeline as early as June,” Gildersleeve said. “There’s lots of concern, especially from First Nations people who have signed a Save the Fraser declaration confirming their disapproval and rejection of tankers on their coast, let alone the pipeline which is carrying this hazardous material called bitumen across from Alberta to be loaded in Kitimat.”

A recent plebiscite in Kitimat found that 58 per cent of voters are against the Enbridge contract, despite the potential job creation.

The nation-wide Defend our Climate campaign was coordinated by activist group LeadNow, founded in Ontario.

“Our role at LeadNow is to support local organizers in having the capacity and the know-how to organize an event, and then really to be able to support them in being able

to amplify their message,” said LeadNow organizer Cameron Gray. “There was action in just about every province and territory.

Quite literally from Halifax to Victoria to Whitehorse, all the way to Quebec City, Chicoutimi and southern Ontario.”

Rob Dramer is a member of the Suzuki Elders Society, an independent environmental group that conducts research and promotes advocacy. He attended the rally with his partner Lilian and his daughter Jenn, and was pleased with the turnout.

“I’ve been involved in pipeline activism for over three years,” Dramer said. “There were certainly more people out there on Saturday.”

Dramer said he has been involved in activism since he was traumatized as a child during an air raid drill while living in the United States during the Second World War.

“I started by protesting Vietnam and other conflicts.”

Rob Dramer, Suzuki Elders Society “I started by protesting Vietnam and other conflicts,” he said, “Since then, I’ve learned that peace and the environment are just as important.”

Gildersleeve hopes the support will keep growing.

“I’m sure there will be more events,” he said.

“We are now close to decision-making time and most people see it as a tipping point.

We have a government saying this is a responsible resources development, and we have many others saying they have other ideas.

This is another step along the way to build connections and networks for people that have concerns.”

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Salmon society takes on Katzie Slough

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

The campaign to restore what many consider a ditch, back to a salmon stream is no longer a one-man effort carried on by Scott Magri.

The Watershed Watch Salmon Society is now lending its weight to Magri’s crusade and is inviting all of Pitt Meadows to join in the effort.

“It’s really been abused,” said Lina Azeez, with the salmon society.

Most people think the slough, which runs in a big semi circle from the Fraser River in Hammond to the Kennedy Road pump station in Pitt River is a ditch, says Azeez.

But Magri wants to improve the stream flow and fish habitat conditions throughout its course. Azeez and her society like the idea.

“It has the potential to go back to being a beautiful rearing grounds for

Submitted

Scott Magri and his younger brother Jason fishing along the Katzie Slough in Pitt Meadows, at the bridge along Harris Road in October, 1983. salmon,” said Azeez.

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the south parking lot of Meadowtown Shopping Centre.

The City of Pitt Meadows has already developed a plan to clean out invasive plants and grass and weeds from the slough and restore its flow. Last year, it did about half the stream.

The salmon society wants to restore the streamside areas and plant native vegetation to

improve habitat for fish, but needs money.

“If we can enhance the banks of the slough, it will really help to improve water quality.”

Azeez said a long-term goal is to replace the intake pump at the Baynes Road flood gate with one that will allow fish to safely pass back and forth from the major rivers so they can complete their spawning cycle.

That’s already been done in Spencer Creek in Albion flats.

The Baynes Road pump is being replaced, but not with one that will allow fish passage. That would require major structural renovations, she said.

Azeez added the group recognizes Katzie Slough is used for agricultural drainage.

“We don’t want to put the people of Pitt Meadows at any risk of flooding.”

But, she said, improving environmental health improves everyone’s health.

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Selective freedom Justin Trudeau promised, after being selected federal Liberal leader in 2013, that there would be open and democratic contests for Liberal nominations all across Canada. This was in contrast to previous Liberal leaders, notably Jean Chretien, who decided to appoint candidates in numerous ridings, rather than let local Liberal members actually select the candidate they wished to represent them.

It all sounded good. But when the rubber met the road, and candidates were actually being selected, the true facts about how candidates were chosen started to emerge. In one Toronto riding, where a byelection has just been called, Trudeau barred the wife of the former MP in that riding from running — in that riding, and in any other. No reasons, other than the fact that Trudeau had a “star” candidate in mind, seemed apparent.

Last week, Trudeau announced that no one who opposed abortion would be allowed to seek a Liberal nomination across the country. This despite the fact that several current Liberal MPs are pro-life (they were grandfathered), and several former pro-life members had considered seeking nominations.

Trudeau declared that the matter of abortion is “settled,” despite the fact that there has been no abortion law since 1988 and an attempt to pass a new law, based on a Supreme Court decision, died on a tie vote in the Senate in 1990. It’s “settled,” in that politicians won’t consider a new law. But the public isn’t quite as one-sided on the issue.

The Liberal Party supports abortion, and has endorsed it at a recent policy convention. However, personal beliefs about abortion are often based on religious faith, and Trudeau, in effect, has said that people with that faith position are incomplete, and inadequate as candidates.

It is another troubling attack on freedom – and it’s coming from the son of the prime minister who brought in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which explicitly guarantees Canadians freedom of religion.

Justin Trudeau has shown that freedom is only selectively guaranteed by his party.

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Farmland holy war falls flat VICTORIA – The NDP’s holy war against changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve got nastier last week, as it became clear it was defenders of the status quo who were being mowed down.

Ever since legislation was tabled to B.C. Views divide the ALR into Tom Fletcher two zones, with greater emphasis on social and economic needs to help viability of farms in the Kootenay, Interior and North regions, almost all the protest has been from unaffected areas. And much of it depends on emotion rather than fact.

In the legislature, Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog rose to praise the late Dave Stupich, who birthed the ALR sacred cow as agriculture minister in 1973. Krog likened Stupich to the Biblical Daniel for his bravery in preserving farmland for our children’s children.

Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley did his signature “jiggery pokery” routine, this time accusing cabinet minister Bill Bennett of being “giddy” at the prospect of paying off his friends with development land. Before he gets too jiggery outside the protection of the legislative chamber, he would be well advised to find some evidence.

Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, who at least represents an area being given broader latitude for secondary uses on farmland, warned of drought in California. The history of this is currently a

hot topic in the quasi-religious climate change debate.

Meanwhile, in the real British Columbia, life and farming go on under the existing farmland protection regime.

The largest ALR exclusion in B.C. history took a big step forward last week, as a federal-provincial review panel issued its report on the Site C dam proposed for the Peace River.

The panel noted that the dam would flood 2,775 hectares of farmland, representing all seven categories of soil quality. Opponents use a figure about twice that size, as if all the affected land was farmable.

The panel accepted that this land, including the small amount of microclimate bottom land, represents 0.2% of the Peace region’s farm receipts. I would add that’s because what is farmed at all is mostly growing hay, which requires minimum capital and labour.

“It has potential, to be sure, but its unique and irreplaceable contribution would be for those labour-intensive crops like vegetables, which are not remotely practical in a labour-short region,” the report states.

We have to bring in Mexican guest workers to get vegetable and fruit crops off in the Fraser Valley and Okanagan.

For a five-month growing season in the bush outside Fort St. John? This is a classic example of the religious fervor that replaces reason among the southern faithful of the ALR. And how is the status quo working? Summerland council just voted to swap 80 hectares of flat farmland for 90 hectares further away in the Summerland Hills. The town is on restricted

lakeshore terrain and the council wants to increase its urban zone, using the community need provisions that are enhanced by the current legislative amendments.

This was after a loud demonstration organized with the help of a fake grassroots protest machine called LeadNow, complete with slick signs and website.

(LeadNow also helped round up antipipeline protesters this past weekend.)

“The largest ALR exclusion in B.C. history took a big step forward last week, as a federalprovincial review panel issued its report on the Site C dam proposed for the Peace River.”

The media were fooled as usual, but not Summerland council. LeadNow has moved on to lining up people to flood the Agricultural Land Commission with form letters and petitions against Summerland’s plan.

The B.C. Agriculture Council, whose board first supported and then objected to the ALR amendments, has clarified its objections. It wants flexibility for secondary uses extended to the prime farmland zones of the Okanagan, Fraser Valley and southern Vancouver Island.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

This week’s question: Should politicians’ social media postings be open to public scrutiny? @ Online poll: cast your vote at www.mapleridgenews.com, or e-mail your vote and comments to editor@mapleridgenews.com

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THE NEWS/letters Fern Crescent needs a stop sign Editor, The News: Re: Fern Cres. scenic, but is it safe? (The News, April 30).

I had my car totaled at the intersection of Fern Crescent and 132nd Avenue.

The municipality seems to think that this intersection is not an intersection, but all one road.

But it’s not, it’s an intersection.

Drivers come careening west down Fern Crescent and enter it at high speeds, and God help anyone who wants to cross that intersection and proceed east on 132nd Ave. The intersection needs a stop sign on Fern Crescent.

Bruce Wilson Maple Ridge

Even political leaders can, do offend Editor, The News: Re: O’Connoll criticized for ‘R’ word post (The News, May 7).

Through retrospection, I recognize that Pitt Meadows Coun. Gwen O’Connell, only after having this brought to her attention, has been enlightened to the err on her recent Facebook post, and I must trust that her apology is sincere and heartfelt.

But I would be amiss if I did not take this opportunity to advocate for the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows citizens who require and engage our agency’s services.

As the director with the Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, overseeing programs that support adults with developmental disabilities, it saddens me that we live in a culture where some find humor in hurtful and derogatory comments and continue to defame, based on individual ability level and cognition.

In June 2013, the Municipal Advisory Committee for Accessibility Issues awarded two local citizens for their campaign effort entitled “Spread The Word To End The Word,” with the intention to bring awareness of the hurtful nature words create.

Given Pitt Meadows has council representation on this committee, it is disappointing that we are having to draw attention to what some munici-

pal leaders may find humourous.

To Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters, I commend you on your decision to be more cognizant before posting future comments on social media.

Your constituents surely have entrusted you, as a senior community leader, to demonstrate mindful work of the city, its people and core values, on both a professional and personal level.

Roger Larmor, director employment and community services Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living

Fooled once Editor, The News: Re: O’Connoll criticized for ‘R’ word post (The News, May 7).

I was shocked to see the so called “joke” that was shared by Coun. Gwen O’Connell on her Facebook page and subsequently enjoyed by Mayor Deb Walters.

First of all, I would like to remind any politician that you are in the public eye and are held to a higher standard, so to shrug off the comments and lash out at the people “trolling” Facebook is a cop out and shows a great lack of taking responsibility for your actions.

I have worked with the Special

Olympics over the years as a volunteer and I am offended with the use of the “R” word.

Commenting, making a joke, or gleefully acknowledging a joke about a person’s race, religion, sexual orien-

online comments Forgiveness Dave Douglas · Simon Fraser University: Re: Learn from these ‘beautiful people’ (Letters, May 9).

For over 40 years I have worked hard for Pitt Meadows as a volunteer. Working hard for the community does not give anyone the right to say or condone hurtful words that people, their children and their grandchildren who live in this community hear. I am a proud grandfather of a child with Down syndrome and I know that he would want me to forgive -– he loves everyone –but I don’t think I’m ready to do that right now.

Shame on these people.

Beloved Elizabeth Rosenau · University of Toronto: Re: Not so funny (News Views, May 7).

The “joke” posted by Coun. [Gwen O’Connell is

tation, or intellectual abilities is plain wrong.

I voted for both of you in the last election. I won’t be fooled twice though.

Wendy Ann Clemson Pitt Meadows something my children, even as teenagers, would never have posted. It’s tasteless, insensitive and just plain mean on so many levels. The fact that the mayor also found it amusing is disturbing.

I’ve had the privilege of working with the vulnerable population previously described as “retarded,” but more likely to be described as special needs, cognitively challenged or developmentally delayed, in the modern world. They are a very diverse group who face myriad challenges – being accepted by and/or integrated into the mainstream . To say that they, and their families, need our support and understanding is an understatement.

Jim Flaherty had triplet sons, one of whom has special needs. I find it heartwarming that a fund has been set up to make sure that this young man is well looked after once his parents are both gone.

All parents with special needs children, no matter how wealthy or privileged, worry about what will happen to their child once they’re gone.

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Notice of Public Hearing TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, North-East corner entrance, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2014 to consider the following bylaws:

3a) 2013-016-RZ MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7069-2014 LEGAL:

Lot 2, Except portions in: Plan 16202; Parcel “A” (Explanatory Plan 14836); Parcel “A” (Plan BCP24879); Group 1, District Lot 263, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 13328

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20178 Chatwin Avenue

PURPOSE:

To amend the Urban Area Boundary of Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan to include the site into the Urban Area Boundary, as shown on Map No. 868

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To amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan, as shown on Map No. 869

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1) 2012-102-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6965-2013 LEGAL:

Lot 8, Section 13, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 8336

LOCATION:

25638 112 Avenue

FROM:

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TO:

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PURPOSE:

To permit a future subdivision into four RS-2 lots and one RS-3 lot remaining in the ALR.

TO:

Urban Residential

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To amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan, as shown on Map No. 870, to add as Conservation to Schedule “C”

, Conservation

and Park

Map No. 868

Map No. 869

2) 2013-082-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7037-2013 LEGAL:

Lot 21, Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 47603

LOCATION:

13260 236 Street

FROM:

RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential)

TO:

RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)

PURPOSE:

To allow the construction of approximately 61 townhouse units

Map No. 870

3b) 2013-016-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6978-2013 LEGAL:

Lot 2, Except portions in: Plan 16202; Parcel “A” (Explanatory Plan 14836); Parcel “A” (Plan BCP24879); Group 1, District Lot 263, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 13328

LOCATION:

20178 Chatwin Avenue

FROM:

RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)

TO:

RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential)

PURPOSE:

To permit a future subdivision of approximately 13 new single family lots, and one existing lot.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforesaid bylaws and copies of staff reports and other information considered by Council relevant to the matters contained in these bylaws will also be available for public inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from May 7, 2014 to May 20, 2014, Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays excepted. Some of this information will also be posted on the District website www.mapleridge.ca on the Your Government /Meet Your Council/Council Meetings page.

ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected by any of these bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained in the bylaws or by making a written submission to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services or by sending an e-mail to the Clerk’s Department at clerks@mapleridge.ca, by 4:00 p.m., May 20, 2014.

All written submissions and e-mails will become part of the public record.

Dated this 7th day of May, 2014.

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Mosaic puts Osprey plots up for sale Pub and chapel sites in Pitt Meadows listed, but not zoned for more homes

by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

Two plots of land Pitt Meadows hoped would be the site of a pub and wedding chapel are now up for sale in Osprey Village.

Developer Mosaic is trying to offload 19494 and 19522 Bishops Reach, a pair of commercially zoned waterfront lots.

“They are gorgeous sites in a gorgeous location surrounded by a very successful development,” said Casey Pollard, associate vice president of Colliers’ personal real estate corporation.

The properties are priced between $395,000 to $575,000 on Colliers’ website and form an integral part of the city’s original plans for the community.

Pitt Meadows wants Osprey Village to be a pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood and a destination, similar to La Conner in Washington State, that’s attractive to tourists.

In 2002, Mosaic Homes agreed to build the wedding chapel as part of the development covenant with the City of Pitt Meadows.

The covenant also restricted construction of Phase 4 of the development, until 10,000 square feet of commercial space had been built.

In 2006, the agreement was amended to allow Mosaic Homes to accelerate construction of Phase 4, if the developer agreed to build the wedding chapel by no later than April 2009.

Five years later, the chapel site and pub site remain vacant.

Pollard said Mosaic is in no rush to sell the properties.

“They want to ensure the right party is at the table for the benefit of current residents and businesses,” he added.

“They want to make sure the right mix is there.”

Colliers confirmed it has had several inquiries about the properties.

“There are parties keen on both, but it’s a matter of being the right fit,” said Pollard.

The city doesn’t see the sale as killing all hope for a chapel or restaurant in Osprey Village, but stressed council would never support the sites being rezoned for more homes.

“Maybe somebody will come with a better plan and better fit. You never know what entrepreneurs will bring forward,” said Mayor Deb Walters.

“I think we would be close-minded if we didn’t look at things.”

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True North Fraser farm signs slow on uptake It’s been a year since branding program rolled out

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

The process of promoting locally grown goodness from the north side of the Fraser River is unrolling at an uneven pace, a year after the True North Fraser brand was announced.

Only three farms in Pitt Meadows have bought the True North Fraser signs, which promote local food to visitors and into the wider markets.

No Maple Ridge farms have signed up for the signs, so far.

There’s lots of interest in the program, evident by the number of businesses that are now promoted on the True North website.

“We don’t have any yet in Maple Ridge. We will fairly soon, I don’t know the exact timing of it,” said Sandy Blue, with Invest Maple Ridge.

“It’s not a case of not buying into it. We’ve got so many things on our plate. We think it’s a fabulous program.”

However, several businesses are participating in the branding program.

Free stickers showing the logo are

available, while the website will list events and farm tours.

“Those are all listed there, as well.”

The True North Fraser program is an initiative of Invest North Fraser, and economic development partnership of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Mission.

The program includes a mobilefriendly website, a municipal roadside signage program, plus signs for private properties, a True North Fraser Facebook page, a printed rack card and product stickers.

Blue said Maple Ridge restaurateur Chris Whittaker, who runs Forage restaurant in Vancouver, likes the True North program.

Blue presented at a recent Metro Vancouver sustainable food program in Vancouver, where True North Fraser drew interest.

In addition to the farmers’ signs, the City of Pitt Meadows also used a grant to buy six of the smaller road signs it’s placed in key locations.

A $14,175 grant provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, through its Invest Canada – Community Initiatives program, and the Maple Ridge Agriculture Advisory Committee paid for the signs, along with a matching amount from Pitt Meadows.

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Maple Ridge wildfire zone inching towards acceptance Permit area would require fire-safe landscaping for homes in forested areas

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

Maple Ridge could be sued by angry residents for not having a wildfire protection area in place, if a forest fire wipes out homes.

“I think we’re exposing the municipality to liability and risk,” former fire chief Peter Grootendorst told council Monday.

With 60 per cent of the district exposed to forest, “it’s a huge risk here in Maple Ridge.”

Mayor Ernie Daykin agreed.

“We’re abstaining from our responsibility if we don’t move this forward.”

The permit areas are the final step after the approval of the Wildfire Protection Plan in 2007.

Council decided more than a year ago against

adopting the wildfire development permit area guidelines because of higher costs to developers. The guidelines would apply outside Maple Ridge’s built-up areas would require 10-metre buffers between homes and the forest and fireresistant walls and roofs for homes that face the forest.

Silver Valley would be included in the permit area.

On Monday, council approved writing a bylaw to incorporate the guidelines, after they were reviewed and endorsed by consultant Mark Brown.

Couns. Al Hogarth and Corisa Bell voted against the bylaw.

“I think we have to keep moving the ball forward,” said chief administrator Jim Rule.

Bell wanted an implementation plan pre-

pared before the bylaw was introduced. Council passed a similar resolution in 2007.

“I just don’t understand, if it’s a safety concern, why it’s taken 10 years to get to this point,” she said.

Coun. Hogarth added: “I really disagree with the ‘let’s do this first and then we’ll worry about the rest later.’ I think the public needs to know what the cost is.”

The guidelines would apply to only new suburbs or if homes underwent major renovations.

Grootendorst said the cost isn’t as “big and scary as it initially appeared to be.”

Provincial grants can pay for 90 per cent of clearing of forests. He noted that after three meetings with developers in 2012, most were comfortable that the

new rules wouldn’t affect the number of lots that could be built on a piece of land, although the layout would have to change.

Builders were given as much flexibility as possible in meeting standards, such as using drywall beneath vinyl exterior walls in place of the fire-resistant cement-based exterior siding.

He previously said that building a home to fit the new requirements would add another $5,000 to the price.

It’s not only homes that face the forest that are at risk. Any house within a 20-hectare area could be subject to an “ember shower,” in which burning embers fall down on homes below like snow, potentially igniting any surface they fall upon.

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An additional sign is $30. Two-sided signs are $140, with a second sign costing $65.

Blue said each municipality takes a lead on a particular project, and with more agricultural businesses in Pitt Meadows that city took the lead on the road signs.

Maple Ridge is just figuring out how the signs will be displayed on its roads.

Bruce Livingstone, with Maple Ridge’s strategic economic initiatives, said the focus for True North Fraser has been on getting listings on to the website.

“We’re actively encouraging local farmers, artisans, ag-businesses and event organizers to send us details on their businesses and events to include on the website.

We’ll also be including the True North Fraser rack card with the tax notices so we’re anticipating a surge of interest in the website and signage program.”

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The presentation included several photos that showed homes tucked into forests, narrow driveways and no defensible space that would give them a chance of surviving a fire.

In the case of a widespread fire, crews would be hopeless to stop it, leaving it up the each home, hopefully with fire protection measures in place, to take its chances.

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“We’ve had several close calls,” said Grootendorst.

Brown, who used to work in North Vancouver, which already has a wildfire plan, said what struck him the most about Maple Ridge was the degree to which the community was woven into the forest.

“It’s also a very difficult thing to manage in terms of the wildfire risk that the community is exposed to.”

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She has eight years of seniority in the Coquitlam district, but both she and her husband, also a teacher, were given layoff notices as that district wrestled with a $13.4 million budget shortfall.

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows board has cut more than $5 million from its 2014-2015 school year budget, which included CUPE and teacher positions, and instituted a $215 annual fee for bussing students.

MacLennan, a parent, said the removal of fulltime secretaries in some local schools will create safety risks, and the ongoing cuts to teacher librarians, high school career centres and specialized teachers and programs will affect students directly.

“The government has legislation that education is an essential service, yet its funding does not reflect that,” she said.

She called on the government to “stop bullying teachers” and negotiate a fair contract, to stop “disrespecting the courts,” and restore class-size language into the teachers’ contract.

Veteran teacher Maynard Embree urged the people assembled to consider not returning the current group of school board trustees to office in the coming municipal election.

“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance,” said Embree.

Selina Robinson, NDP MLA for Coquitlam Maillardville, said there are 15 districts that have been forced to cut $1 million or more this year.

Others are using contingency funds, which means they have no “rainy day” fund in case of unforeseen expenses.

“The school boards are trying to protect the classrooms,” she said.

“So just because they’re not making staff cuts, doesn’t mean they’re not in trouble.”

Dalton arrived from an appointment in Mission almost an hour after the rally started. He began to

address the rally, but was shouted down.

“Download it on the trustees – let them pay the price,” yelled one.

“What about families first?” heckled another.

After organizers intervened on his behalf, Dalton was able to speak, and said the government is trying to live within its budget.

“I appreciate their commitment to education, and the passion,” Dalton said after about the protesters. “It’s hard for me to hear about staff being laid off.

“We’re doing the best we can with the means we have.”

Maple Ridge trustee Sarah Nelson said it was

The daughter of wealthy blueberry farmers, Jassi met Mithu on a family trip to India and carried on a clandestine long-distance romance with him until they were secretly married in 1999.

While in India, the 25-year-old and her husband were attacked by a gang of men. Jassi’s body was found a day later in a ditch, her throat slit.

Her husband survived the attack.

Malkit Sidhu and Singh Badesha are accused of orchestrating Jassi’s murder from the family home, located across from Jerry Sulina Park in Maple Ridge.

The pair have 30 days to file an appeal and the federal minister of justice can veto the judge’s decision if Canada does not get assurances from India that they will not be executed, if found guilty.

The final decision rests with the federal minister of justice and even that decision may be appealed.

Jim Longridge was the principal of Pitt Meadows secondary when Jassi graduated and lobbied for years to get police to pursue a murder investigation.

“We have crossed one hurdle, but there are more to go,” he said during a break outside B.C. Supreme Court. “There are no winners here, just victims and conspirators.”

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gratifying to see parents demonstrating.

“They want to feel heard,” she said. “And beyond being heard, they want to see change.”

Nelson has already said she will not stand for re-election, citing the frustration with the evertightening budget situation.

Scott Susin, one of the organizers of the rally and a teacher, thought it was a success.

“It’s inspiring – it’s really fantastic,” said Susin.

“People are frustrated, because it’s been going on for too long.”

MacLennan said the rally will be back at Dalton’s office at 4 p.m. on Thursday.

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NHSP community-based projects help empower seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with others and support communities by increasing their capacity to address local issues.

The call for proposals will close on Friday, July 4.

Organizations may receive up to $25,000 in grant funding. Projects must address one or more of the program’s five objectives: volunteering, mentoring, expanding awareness of elder abuse, social participation and capital assistance.

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‘Toe-tapping good’ musical about marriage home-learners who travel from as far away as North Vancouver to Maple Ridge just to be a part of this tight-knit community.

From April 16 to April 19 this year, Xtreme Theatre’s performed its junior production Willy Wonka Junior at the Maple Ridge library, with a cast of children as young as five.

The cast of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers features: Katrina Holm, Kaden Foster and Rebekah Vanderveen from Mission; Tri-City actors Ellie Forsyth and Anna Pothecary; as well as Tegan Krauchi, Perren Gemmell, Rebecca Olson, Luca Diprata, Jeremy Laity, Aimee Tjernagel, Derek Boe, Jaden Fremmerlid and Joey Gadd from Maple Ridge.

The play is based on the 1954 musical film directed by Stanley Donen.

The production is being produced and coordinated by Xtreme Theatre founder Wendy Holm.

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THE NEWS/sports Silver and gold for Burrards Host Midgets play in finals of the Barn Burner tourney

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The Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse midget teams both played for a championship in their third annual Burrards Barn Burner tournament over the weekend.

In the four-team A1 division, the Ridge Meadows team went undefeated through round-robin play, beating Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.

In the final game, they lost to Coquitlam 6-4, for the Ridge’s team’s first loss of the season.

Coach Lance Andre said the Burrards played a well-rounded team game, and some of the standouts were Daylan Kellough, Dylan McIntosh, Haden Harty and Anthony Kalanich. Goaltender Nate Faccin was solid all weekend.

In the A2 tournament, which had six teams, Ridge beat Coquitlam in the championship game 5-1, thanks in large part to the play of goaltender Nick Heron, who was the game’s most valuable player.

Daytin Vidovich led the offence, as he had 19 points in the four games, scoring 10 goals and adding nine assists.

Coach Kelly Scott said his players were forced to battle through injuries along the way. They started the tourney with 15 runners and ended with 12, losing Noah Bloom to broken ribs, Jasen Scott to a broken arm and Clayton Mcculloch to a concussion.

Heron was able to ake up for the missing talent with his outstanding play in net, finishing the tournament with a sterling goals against average of 4.33 per game.

The bronze medal in the A1 division went to Port Coquitlam, while Mission A2 took the bronze.

Burnaby won the B division gold-medal game over Langley, and Port Moody finished third.

There was also a skills competition, and winners were Coquitlam for midget A1, Ridge Meadows in midget A2, and Coquitlam in midget B. The spirit prize went to PoCo A1 in midget A and JDF in midget.

• Dylan McCormick of the Burrards was successful in making Team B.C. at the bantam level.

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Johnathan Rees and Hayden Delorme scored for the Royals, while Maple Ridge goaltender Jeffrey Sunshine got his second straight shutout in the title game.

Hunor Torzsok was named tournament MVP for his excellent play throughout the event.

The Royals defeated the EHS Knights 4-3, Interior Selects 6-1, and Edgy Islanders 5-0 in round-robin play.

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Local collegiate golfer Kevin Kwon has been picked to golf for his province.

B.C. Golf announced that Adam Svensson, Kevin Kwon and Jared du Toit have been asked to represent Team B.C. at the 48th Pacific Coast Amateur on July 22-25.

Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey products Evan Walls and Brett Didyk have both been selected for the Under-16 provincial camp.

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LABREE, Irvin (Breezy) May 13, 1933 - April 28, 2014 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our little country singing cowboy (a youtube star). Irvin passed away peacefully with his loving wife Sheila by his side along with his sisters Joyce (Don), Greta (Bill) and step daughter Lynn.

He is survived by his wife Sheila, son Wade (Shona), grandsons Justin and Kyle.

His sisters Greta (Bill), Joyce (Don), brothers Cliff and Ed, plus many nieces, nephews, and four step children, his special friends Dale, George and Hank along with many other friends.

Predeceased by his brother Ivan and his parents Norbert and Angel Labree.

Sheila and Lynn would like to thank everybody at Holyrood Manor for caring for Irvin.

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneralchapel.ca

FUDGE, Kathleen Diane (nee Hawkins) Jan. 7, 1949 - April 28, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen, predeceased by her husband Ken in 2005 and her father Channing in 1970. She will be dearly missed by her loving children Sarah and Noel (Rebecca), her mother Mary, and her sisters Carell (Art) and Sheila (Keith). Kathleen leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Gavin and Liam. She was adored aunt to Lisa (Kevin) and Natalya and greataunt to Clay, Flora, and Violet.

She grew up in Burnaby, where she attended Burnaby South and UBC. After a brief sojourn in Fort St. James, Kathleen and Ken made their home in Maple Ridge, where she enjoyed a long career as medical office assistant with Drs. Bhatti and Grist. Kathleen took great joy in family gatherings on Galiano, where she loved to explore the beach, collecting fragments of blue willow washed in by the waves. She had a profound respect for nature, enjoyed gardening and loved birds.

She was a discerning novel reader and engaging story-teller with a mischievous sense of humor. Her artistic eye and creative mind were expressed throughout her home. She connected deeply with people and inspired fierce loyalty among many dear friends.

Kathleen was compassionate and patient, a gentle and thoughtful observer of human nature. She taught us to rejoice our weaknesses as well as our strengths. She aspired to live in the moment and accepted the vicissitudes of life with a quiet courage.

Donations in her memory may be made to “Save the Children.”

Condolences may be sent to: www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

GARNEAU, David Ross Oct 5, 1938 - May 5, 2014 It is with great sadness in our hearts we announce the passing of Ross. Surrounded by his family, Ross passed peacefully in his sleep.

Devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by many.

Predeceased by his loving wife Marilyn. Ross leaves behind his loving family; daughters Deborah (Don) and Darlene, their children Jennifer, Micheal, Chantal, Joey and Natasha.

Great-grandchildren Mataya and Marcus; brother Wayne (Cindy); sisters Arlene (Des) and Beverly (Franco) and many nieces and nephews.

An avid outdoorsman, Ross loved to explore the many back roads of BC hunting and fishing, camping with family and friends. Many good memories were made and shared over the years.

A driver/trainer for Canada Safeway for 37 years, Ross retired but still enjoyed “road trips” well into his retirement, visiting family and friends all over BC. A kind, caring, loving man.

His smile and laugh will be fondly remembered by all who know him.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at the Dr. Stuart Pavillion for their kindness and compassion to Ross during his final days.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer’s Society of BC would be appreciated.

Service was held Monday, May 11th, at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at: www.gardenhill.ca

LITTLE, Yvonne Ona Jan 3, 1930 - May 9, 2014 Late of Maple Ridge, B.C., age 82 years. Predeceased by her husband Howard Little, father and mother Joe and Eunice.

Survived by sister Betty (Jim) McCaw, nephew Adam and great nephew Thijs, cousins Don (Helga) and Mary, her friends Arnold Sather, Emma Hammond, Jean Ortog, Karl Erikson, Annie Moore and Alphonse Seward. Yvonne loved to garden and especially loved her flower and vegetable garden. Yvonne was an RN with Riverview Hospital and Maple Ridge Hospital. She loved animals and especially loved her pug Cosmo.

Thank you for the kind and generous care provided by the staff at Miller’s Pond in the Baillie house and to the staff of the ICU at Ridge Meadows Hospital.

A Memorial Reception will be held Friday, May 16th at 5pm at the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (Osborn’s) 11969 - 216th Street.

Condolences may be sent to: www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

OLSEN, Jon R. Sept. 3 1952 - May 1, 2014 C.P. Rail Conductor 35 years (Retired) It is with great sorrow in our hearts to announce the passing of Jon. After a brave but short battle with cancer he is now at Peace and with God. He will be lovingly missed by his wife Phyllis, their children: Crista (Lee) Taylor, Ken Stuart (Ambrosia Gillis) and their two beautiful granddaughters, Chasity and Ryleigh.

Jon will also be deeply missed by his family and many dear friends.

There will be a Memorial Service on Sunday, May 18th at 2pm at the Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Reception to follow at the Jolly Coachmen Pub, Pitt Meadows.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society.

Condolences may be sent to: www.mapleridgefuneralchapel.ca

Thi Mai March 10, 1950 May 3, 2014 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved husband and father, a well known sports fisherman has passed away peacefully amongst his loving wife Anna, the families of his children Francis and Clara, his youngest son Andrew, his sister Tam, his brother in law Tong, and his friends Minh, Suy and Thanh.

He is survived by his wife Anna, his sons Francis and Andrew, daughter Clara and his grandchildren Luke, Emma, Lanna, Cayden and Damian.

Anna would like to express her gratitude to Dr. Burns, Dr. MacPhearson and palliative care nurses.

A celebration of life and prayer service will be held in honor of Thi at St Patricks Catholic church in Maple Ridge at 6pm on Friday, May 16th. Funeral mass at 11:00am on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Any donations received will be dispersed to countries in need.

MULHOLLAND John Robert July 8, 1938 May 7, 2014 Passed away peacefully . Survived by his sons, Collin (Heather) and children Kyle & Karlie, Brad (Karen), and children Jordan and Alisha. No service by request. Many thanks to nurse Shawna and Dr. Freedman for the care and time they gave our dad. (We know if wasn’t easy.)

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172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

HELP WANTED

Earn Extra Cash!

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge

Psychic Healer

SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE.

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

Reunites Loved Ones SPECIAL $20 All Readings

One visit will amaze you!

CALL TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.

604-653-5928

40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker St, McClure Dr. 40100109 - 113 Ave., Gillis Pl., Harrison St., Telosky Ave. 40220261 - 124 Ave, 126 Ave, Blackstock St, Grace St. 40220268 - 216 St, 217 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd. 40220270 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 221 St, Canuck Cres, Gray Street.

40310304 - 214 St., Ashbury Crt., Dewdney Trunk Rd., Hood St. 40310306 - 117 Ave., 118 Ave., Barker Ave., Fraserview St., Penny Lane.

40310310 - 117 Ave., 212 St., Cutler Pl., Fraserview St., Laity St. 40310315 - 117 Ave, 207 St, 209 St, Graves St, River Rd, Steeves St, Stoney Ave. 40330328 - 114 Ave, 209 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, :DUHVOH\ 6W :HVWÂżHOG $YH

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011010 - Wildwood Crescent North, Wildwood Place 41021057 - 121B St, 122B Ave, 188 St, 189A St, Charnley Crt, Ford Rd.

I=: C:LH Circulation

604.476.2740

brian@mapleridgenews.com

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

HERFORT CONCRETE

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

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5â€? Gutter, Down Pipe, SofďŹ t *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

~ FULLY INSURED ~

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

257

Call Tim 604-612-5388

ELECTRICAL

283A

HANDYMAN Services, Fast, Low rates! Call Glenn at 604-619-3845 www.millersystems.ca

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING *Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing

~ Free Estimates ~ 604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

317

MISC SERVICES

âœśDump Site Now Openâœś SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

604-465-1311

320

MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

TONY’’S PAINTING

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

338

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

$45/Hr

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

GARDENING

FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext *Drywall Repair *Textured Ceilings *Pressure Washing*Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates. James 778-868-5307

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

*For your health & pleasure* ~ European Priv. In home Studio ~ from $55. 604.230.4444

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

604-465-3189

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

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS 604-618-6401 Marcel

MIND BODY SPIRIT

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

www.affordablemoversbc.com

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

173

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

281

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

HANDYPERSONS

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

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

275

Scott 604-891-9967

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

Meadows Landscape Supply

DRYWALL

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

260

182 Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

SPIRITUAL

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

www.paylesspropainting.com

When QUALITY Matters

.super soil

FREE ESTIMATES

Discover the power of Energy Readings by Angela

Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

NO Wood byproducts used

(604)465-1302 / 604-786-3466

242

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

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

D Composted Mushroom Manure

Janitorial, OfďŹ ce Cleaning Int. Ext. Windows, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates

IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL STEEL) Skilled F/T ironworkers needed at Bar None Metalworks. Must have: a C-Level Welding Ticket or current CWB All Positions Stick, min. 3 yrs exp., a valid DL, your own transportation, and your own tools and safety equipment.

We offer ongoing training, competitive wages, and benefits.

Send your resume to: info@barnonemetals.com or by fax 604-701-6080

Pay-Less Pro Painting Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

604-467-1118

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Seeking live-in caregiver for intelligent 93-yr-old man living own home Maple Ridge. You: experienced, flexible hours & provide 3 refs.

Info: Gail 604-886-2425

130

160

1-800-663-5847

CLEANING SERVICES

MOTHER’S DAY House Cleaning Special

We Want You!

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812

.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

.

TOTAL RENOVATIONS Repair, Replace, Remodel...

SPECIALIZING IN • Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

288

HOME REPAIRS

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

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-727-8956 MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

99

$

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

• • •

TOPSOIL

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

372

SUNDECKS

PETS 477

REAL ESTATE

PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Collie Doodle (Collie x Poodle) puppies, born Feb 26, specially created ideal family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals and kids, low/no shed for hypo allergenic, will be med. size about 45-50lbs 23-24in tall, will have shots and deworming,females only, black and rare blue merle Raised in the house with kids. $950. Mission, 604-820-4827

RENTALS 706

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

and Hydro

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

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

374

TREE SERVICES

Entlebucher pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. $900 each. 604-795-7662.

2014 SRI 2 bdrm, den, 2 bath double wide in Langley 55+ park $134,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

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

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

SENIORS DISCOUNT

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

604-467-6065

MAPLE COURT II NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $86,988 w/$550 pad rent.

Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960 P/B blue males & females.

Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665

Maple Ridge

RUBBISH REMOVAL New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $93,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

TINY TEACUP CHIHUAHUA Males & Females. Ready to go.

From $600-$700. 604-702-1908

WE HAUL YOUR JUNK AND TAKE TRASH TO THE DUMP We work 24/7 Call now: 604-442-3415 Garbage, Rubbish, Trash, Garage, Basement, & Attic, Home & Office, Metal Scrap pickups, Yard clean-up, Construction debris, Light demolition.

FREE EST. LOW PRICES, QUALITY WORK

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

PETS 454

EQUESTRIAN

CEDAR HOGFUEL Special Spring prices Sawdust also available

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

696

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

OTHER AREAS

20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo.

Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas.

Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot

RENTALS 700

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms!

CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo.

Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-626-9647

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

604-465-5193

REAL ESTATE

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

477

PETS

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 PRESA CANARIO puppies - 7/wks.

3 female, 2 male. Vet checked, all shots. Ready. $550. 604-719-3194.

706

APARTMENT/CONDO Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services

P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise 2 Bdrms +den units avail from $1385-$1435.

PoCo-Dixon St. 1Bd condo 675 s/f, 1 bath, 2 pkng, lrg patio, storage, sml dog or cat ok. $900.

Call 604-464-7548 Visit our website for other rentals: www.profile-properties.com

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

BY OWNER

3-bdrm home, W. Maple Ridge, nr bridge. 2800 sq.ft. Corner lot.

Asking $609,000.

Open house May 17 & 18, 1-4 p.m.

12142 201St. Maple Ridge (604)460-0966

627

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

Clean 2 bdrm. condo. Short term ~ May to Oct. $1100/mo.

Gas f/p, soaker tub, secure u/g parking. Close to WC Express, tennis park, shopping etc.

Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523 Maple Ridge

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

736

752

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

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

HOMES FOR RENT

3BR. Shared laundry. Close to schools, park, and transit. $1700 per month util. incl. N/S. N/P. June 1st. 604-931-8774.

MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 Street.

4 Bdrm house, 5 appls. Avail now. $1799/mo + utils. (604)722-5609 MAPLE RIDGE. Recently reno’d 4 bdrm 2 bth home on 2 acres with 4 stall barn, hay storage, heated tack room, a/w riding arena, $2700/m negot. to right tenant 604-462-0488

741

OFFICE/RETAIL Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space

1.800.910.6402

830

MOTORCYCLES

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

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

2007 HONDA GOLD WING 1800, 19,600 Kms, luggage rack and luggage bag, 2 helmets wired with sound system, heated seats and hand grips, GPS. Wired for CB and heated jackets, custom pipes, Rear passenger arm rests.

Coffee holder. $15,000, (new $32,000). Located in Abbotsford.

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

Call 604-467-3944 748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

(604)466-5799

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE house to share all utils incl. Nr all ament incl WCE $500/mo. 778-689-8424

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

MAPLE RIDGE Furnished room for rent. Available now. $500/mo incl facilities & utils. Shared bath, n/s, n/p. Refs a must. (604)466-5388.

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

SUITES, LOWER

749

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

STORAGE

604.466.8404 (Erik) M.RIDGE Ctrl 11735-25 St. 1 & 2 bdrm $650 $900, incl heat/h/wt. No dogs 604-467-9420 / 604-728-0940

Pitt Meadows Marina

PORT COQUITLAM

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

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 2 bdrm suite ~ $925 S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550 PORT MOODY very clean 2 bdrm 2 bath, 1 pkng. SS applis. f/p, patio, June 1. $1290/mo. 778-834-4774.

14179 Reichenback Rd

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

Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE. 1 bdrm +den, 1400 sf, W/D. New bath/carpet. NP/NS. $900 incl utils/net. 604-505-8181.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

Maple Ridge - 21838 Laurie Ave. Newly reno’d 4-bdrms 2.5 baths, lrg fenced yard, a/c, greenhouse. Move-in ready. $459,000/obo. (604)617-3416.

626

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

MAPLE RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrm, newly painted, nr all amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed.Ns/Np. $780/mo + utils. 604-307-2241.

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

356

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

Close to stores & schools.

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

AVAILABLE NOW

750

Maple Ridge brand new 2br 5appls, granite counters ns/np Reasonable rent. 604-820-0411 217-0380 PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm grnd lvl pri entry, $890 + 1/2 utils, sh ldry.

Avail June 1. 778-874-0627

1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800 Incl heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores and Schools.

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

MAPLE RIDGE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AVAILABLE NOW Maple Ridge

Great Location

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

$790/mo & $890/mo

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO SENIORS DISCOUNT

1 & 2 Bdrms available

Near Shopping & Amenities.

.proworks

706

MAPLE RIDGE

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

RENTALS

Impeccably Clean!

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now

1 Bdrm. $795/mo 2 Bdrm. $925/mo.

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us.

CRIME FREE BUILDING

On January 7, 2009, at the 22500 block of Lee Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Ridge Meadows RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $649.33 CAD, between 05:00 and 05:23 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 322 (Theft) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2113, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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long weekend PLANTING! IT’S

97

THE

TRADITIONAL

50

Tomatoes or Peppers

¢

%

Big Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Hot Peppers, Sweet Peppers Over 20 varieties to choose from

Strawberry

Pink Lemonade

BIG PLANTS

Cool variety with PINK sweet fruit Reg. $12.99

Reg. $12.99

Sale

9

$

00

Sale 1/2 Price

Award Winning Selection

Mauve fragrant flowers.

Blooms for months.

Reg. $ 16.99

Sale

00

Sale

Feather Reed Grass Slender stately grass with pink/bronze plumes.

700

$

Reg. 10.99

Sale

1300

$

9’ Cedar Trees

Weeping Willows

2999

Miss Kim Fragrant

$

800ea 10+$750ea

Very Dwarf Boxwood #1 Pot

10

Sale

00

9

$

ea 10+

50

ea

SUNDAY MAY 18

On Any One

Steer or Mushroom

0FF

On Any One

Flowering Hanging Basket

Regular Price

Limit One Coupon Per Family.

Open Daily 9 am - 9 pm

2

$

Sale

Manure 75 $ 50 10+

2

26

WILD CARD COUPON

%

0FF

On Any One

Item In Our Entire Inventory (Sorry, not on gift cards or pond liner)

Regular Price

Limit One Coupon Per Family.

Sale on from May 15 - 19

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TRIPLE TREE

Lougheed Hwy. Keep informed... Email Club www.tripletreenurseryland.com

www.tripletreenurseryland.com

207th St.

20503 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

▲

203rd St.

604-465-9313 or 604-465-6015

sack

✃

21

%

900ea

$

Sale

MONDAY MAY 19

✃

✃

Tree or Shrub

Mauve Lilacs

97

$

$

4997

$

Sale

19 $ 97 All Summer Beauty 14

Vanilla Strawberry

Sale

SATURDAY MAY 17 Regular Price

8-10 Ft.

Long tubular flowers attract humming birds from Spring to Fall. Loaded, in flowers.

English Boxwood #1 Pot

Instant Hedge

0FF

Equal or Lesser Value

Boxwood Hedging

In stock now

Limit One Coupon Per Family.

Buy 2 Get 1 FREE!

00

Weigelia

Over 20 Varieties Including

Same great plumes on a dwarf plant.

29

ALL Sizes ALL Colours

Hydrangeas

Pampas Grass

%

ALL Rhodos

$

Carl Forester

Sale

Excellent year-to-year abundant crop.

New! Sonic Bloom

Only

1000

$

Sale

10

$

Carl Forester

$

50

Stella D’oro Dwarf Daylilies

10

$

HUGE FRUIT at least the size of a quarter!

Reg. $14.99

7

$

Sale 1/2 Price

Quick Growing

Chinese Wisteria Vine

Blueberries

BE DIFFERENT! Bears fruit from July to October Reg. $14.99

50

Flowering Bulbs Spartan

Raspberries

6

$

off

Gold

Red Rhubarb Blueberries

All Packaged