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Council cool on riverfront modulars Didn’t even want to listen to applicant By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgnews.com
A proposal to build modular homes along the South Alouette River was back on Monday, with some modifications. But Maple Ridge council didn’t want to hear about it. Four property owners want to build the homes on five properties at 240th Street and 124th Avenue and first made their proposal last September. While the application was rejected last year by staff, council of the day asked the developers to revise the proposal, and come up with ideas for creating parks, in return for allowing high densities in a rural area. See Riverfront, 5
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My home The Maple Ridge public art steering committee sponsored a sidewalk poetry contest as part of the city’s 140th anniversary. See story, 13.
Shopping proposal would ‘hurt core’ City staff want to tone down commercial part By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com
Plans for a housing project on a large chunk of property owned by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at the eastern entrance to downtown Maple Ridge have too much shopping space, according to city staff. Qualico Developments made the
application for 285 housing units, including detached homes, townhomes and rowhomes, on the property straddling Lougheed Highway. An April 20 report says the residential portion fits with long-term plans, but the 38,750-sq. feet proposed for shopping, including a grocery store similar in size to Cooper’s Foods on 240th Street, would threaten the economic viability of the town centre and should be reduced. The commercial portion proposed for Lougheed Highway, “could be a
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threat to the growth, momentum and well-being of the town centre area,” the report says. “Success of the commercial centre on the subject site could be at the expense of town centre sustainability,” it notes. The property, which totals 45 acres between the Haney Bypass and highway, is listed in the Commercial and Industrial Strategy as a possible site for a business park, or for a postsecondary institute. But a consultant’s report says the area isn’t suitable for industrial use
because of slopes and ravines in the area and because parcel sizes are too small, while commercial use is incompatible with the homes to the west. G.P. Rollo and Associates, another consultant often used by the city, supports that conclusion. Building 38,750 sq. feet of commercial space would be almost four times the amount of area allowed under the official community plan. Instead, staff offer up options for developing the site. The proposal could be reworked to remove the shopping centre and
have only residential; or a smaller portion of either 10,000 sq. feet or 20,000 sq. feet could be allotted for shopping, the former in accordance with the official community plan, the latter requiring a plan amendment. Or the entire property could be considered for business park use. If council decides to accept the proposal as is, it could order a report to study the impact of commercial development on the downtown, Albion flats or other commercial areas. See Bypass, 14
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From river mud to clean electricity THSS Grade 8 student wins valley science fair By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
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inding a spark of energy in Maple Ridge river mud has got Ben Chisolm returning to the national science fair this year. Chisolm, a Grade 8 student at Thomas Haney secondary, had a winning project at the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair on April 7-10, held at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford. His microbial fuel cell project won gold in the junior biotechnology class, and also took the Dean of Science Award, for the best project in any area, which carried a prize of $100. That wins him the right to compete in the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton from May 11 to May 16. It will feature about 500 of Canada’s top young scientists competing for almost $1 million worth of prizes and scholarships, including a top prize of $10,000 for the top project. “One Man’s Waste is Another Man’s Power,” is the name of his project, and Chisolm talks about it with the ease and authority that most kids his age only demonstrate in discussions about Minecraft or Family Guy reruns. It may use humble components, but it’s big science. Chisolm built a microbial fuel cell – a bioelectrical, chemical process that is not yet fully understood by science.
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Ben Chisolm won the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair, held in Abbotsford April 7-10. He got benthic mud, which is the bottom layer of mud from a local stream, where bacteria don’t require oxygen to survive. These bacteria digest organic matter, and convert it to electricity – which the bacteria uses, and which can be captured and measured. “When we think of renewable energy, we usually think of solar panels and wind turbines and hydro dams. But if you use a microbial fuel cell, you get clean renewable energy from microbes in
waste products,” he writes in the project. “A microbial fuel cell is a device that converts organic material to electricity using microbes. It also produces clean drinking water in the process. We all need water to survive, and we also need electricity for everyday living. With a MFC, you can get both from waste. Each year, almost 25 billion dollars are spent in treating wastewater. A lot of resources and money could be saved if we used waste water for
fuel.” In his first test, he put the mud in his wired plastic container, and measured the electricity generated in the microbial fuel cell, which added up to 85.3 millivolts. For a second experiment, he added compost, and was able to quadruple the voltage. That proves to him that there is a potential power source to be had in our own bio waste. For a third experiment, he added apple cider vinegar, hypothesizing
it might increase the voltage further, but found that it didn’t. “The generation of electricity, in an eco-friendly manner, is real and needs to be developed,” he says. “This is a great alternative to the use of fossil fuels in locations where there are large amounts of waste bacteria generated. I would like to see waste management plants powered by this technology in the future. If they were to use this they would get free power and use it to clean the water. This will help the earth restore it’s reservoirs with clean affordable water.” There is no science fair in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District, and Chisolm does his work independently. He started work on the project in December, did most of his research done online, and finished this month. Last year, as a Grade 7 student at Alouette Elementary, he researched a hydrogen fuel cell, and won his way to the national science fair in Windsor, Ont. He said it was a great experience, meeting other kids who share a passion for science, and seeing the quality of the science fair projects they produce. He was most impressed by a project in which an Ottawa student developed a better way to produce and fit prosthetic limbs using a 3D scanner. That was judged the best project in the fair, and also got Daniel McInnis entrance scholarship offers from seven different universities. That’s the kind of success Chisolm is working toward, and just in Grade 8, he’s got years of science fair success still ahead of him.
Busing cuts would be hardship for rural families School board looking to balance budget By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
Most of the school district’s 14,000 students will be unaffected by the elimination of school buses, but some rural families in Maple Ridge simply don’t know how they are going to get their kids to school. Some families will be forced to move if buses become a budget casualty, trustees heard at a public meeting on transportation hosted by School District 42 on Wednesday at Garibaldi secondary. “Who is going to make sure our
kids get home safe,” asked Miroslaw Mitera. He noted that the route for kids in his area is on a road with no lights or sidewalks. There are also bears and cougars in the area. Another parent noted a bus stop had to be moved because a cougar had been seen near it. “You’re taking away something that parents rely on to make sure their children get home safe. You guys have got to give your heads a shake,” he added. “What’s the point of a classroom if a kid can’t get there,” called another member of the audience. “You’re right, we should be considering safety,” responded board chair Mike Murray.
He added that the school board would deal with city hall, which bears the responsibility for pedestrian safety. “Can we expect improvements in TransLink services,” asked another parent, noting that her daughter gets home from school at 5:30 p.m. when using the public transit system. Inadequate public bussing was a common theme. The board offered an information package for parents, and included a letter from TransLink in response to its questions about potential service increases. It essentially says the results of the transit referendum will determine whether the transit authority can afford improvements.
The board included budget information, stating it is facing an operating shortfall of $1.68 million for 2015-2016, and another $1.44 million the following year. It charges bus students $215 per year, but still subsidizes heavily. There are now 370 students who ride the bus to and from school. There are two full buses, transporting 109 students to Garibaldi, where each student is subsidized $876 per year. There are 10 more buses that are not full. They transport 261 students, and the subsidy is $2,063 for those children. Overall, the 12 buses are 63 per cent full. Cutting bussing, which would begin in September 2016, could save
the district $645,000. Other nearby districts, including Delta and Coquitlam, have already eliminated buses. Parents urged the board to look at combining routes to be more efficient, hire a different contractor, and otherwise look for savings. “It’s a terrible situation you’re in, having to submit a balanced budget in an under-funded education system,” said Ian Strachan, a former school principal who has grandchildren who ride the buses. He urged the board to submit two budgets – one that is balanced, and one that maintains service levels, to show the difference between how much funding the board gets, and how much it needs.
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What bothers Sean Orcutt the most is that whoever is taking the No TransLink Tax signs is acting against the majority of public opinion. He figures most of the people oppose increasing the provincial sales tax by half a per cent in Metro Vancouver in order to fund TransLink improvements. “That is what makes my blood boil. This very small group is denying a voice to a large number of people ‌ when this is the voice of the majority and somebody is trampling on that.â€? Metro Vancouver is currently in the middle of a mail-in vote on whether to approve the added tax. While the Yes side has support of the Mayor’s Council on Regional Transportation and Vancouver, Surrey and New Westminster councils have already voted to provide either cash or in-kind contributions, the No TransLink Tax Campaign
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No side signs have been lifted from the Haney Bypass and along Lougheed Highway, east of Kanaka Way. says its budget is only $40,000. One of the means of getting its message out is by the small roadside election-type signs volunteers place at key points. Orcutt put up signs along Lougheed Highway in the high-traffic areas. But in the past few weeks, at least half a dozen signs that he put out on Lougheed Highway, between Kanaka Way and 240th Street, have gone missing. Three more have been taken east of 240th Street, and another six were lifted from the Haney Bypass. “They don’t want the exposure on the hightraffic areas. It looks
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The proposal came back with fewer numbers of homes, from 166 to 131, with the homes now two storeys high, to comply with flood control requirements. However, that obviates one of the original features of the development, which was to provide rancher style, one-level accessible homes to attract seniors. Under the new proposal, lots would be even smaller than R3 zoned lots as found in Albion. However, they’d be built using Saferhomes Standards, which allows for wheelchair access inside. The houses would be sold based on market demand, rather than attempting to provide affordable housing. Council, at its committee meeting, sent on the application to a regular council meeting without hearing a presentation from the applicant, architect Wayne Bissky. “What the council decided, unanimously, was there was no need for us to listen to the proposal,” said Coun. Gordy Robson, who chaired the meeting. Robson said he asked all the councillors and none wanted to hear a presentation. “I guess we could have
listened and wasted his time and ours.” It’s outside the urban boundary, Robson added. Bissky said he’s never been refused a chance to speak. “I’ve never seen that before. I was sort of dumbfounded.” He said he just wanted to give a brief update to council. “We understand it’s a controversial application. Sometimes new ideas can be very good ideas.” Council, last September, asked for clarity on the number of homes that would be affordable for rental, whether for seniors or not, transit service, clarification about flood plain issues, and a report on how allowing development there could affect other land considered estate suburban. The revised proposal states that 57,445 cubic metres would be hauled on to the site in order to raise the building site by three metres for flood protection. That’s the equivalent of 8,200 dump truck loads. Nearby resident Harvey Gigun hopes that council will reject the project when it gets to regular council. The current council doesn’t seem to want to touch the proposal,
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Playing politics The federal budget, brought down by Finance Minister Joe Oliver on Tuesday, is more of a political document than an economic one. This isn’t surprising, with a federal election planned for this October. The governing Conservatives have made a clear statement of their political philosophy in the document. It contrasts sharply with the campaign platform offered up by the NDP, the Official Opposition. Meanwhile, the Liberals have yet to release their election platform, and were left on Tuesday mouthing platitudes about how the budget “caters to the rich.” Liberal leader Justin Trudeau made it clear that he won’t support the budget, as he obviously disagrees with its contents. The Conservative philosophy, as stated in the budget, calls for a multitude of tax breaks, particularly for families with children and seniors. It continues the emphasis on tax reduction and credits that has been part of virtually every Conservative budget since the party was first elected in 2006. It also continued the trend of making multi-year promises, but not funding many of them for years to come. It is much in line with the approach taken by the late Jim Flaherty, finance minister from 2006-2014. The Conservatives claim the budget is balanced, but it is only balanced because of a raid on the reserve fund and the sale of General Motors stock. Nonetheless, the party does believe in keeping revenue and spending roughly in balance, and it is clearly not a “big government” party. The NDP, by contrast, has also been clear that its philosophy calls for more government activity — particularly in the area of child care. Leader Thomas Mulcair has promised that an NDP government would institute $15 per day daycare across Canada, at a cost of about $5 billion. It also would reverse the Conservative plan allowing spouses to split income for tax purposes. The NDP decries this as a “break for the rich,” and on Tuesday was also critical of an increase to $10,000 in allowable contributions to Tax Free Savings Accounts each year. As voters prepare for plenty of political spin and manipulation over the next few months, (to say nothing of intensive advertising campaigns), a focus on the basic philosophies put forward by each party can be helpful in clearing up the confusion. – Black Press
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Marijuana, not golf on ag land A lack of transparency with senior government ministries coupled with misleading information circulated by Maple Ridge city hall staff over the past two years has resulted in a pitched battle between Whonnock residents Sidewinder and the developer of Sandy Macdougall a proposed medical marijuana grow op. An overflow crowd of close to 350 people packed Whonnock Memorial Hall recently to hear the proposed grow op developer, Daniel Sutton, present his side of the story. But his explanation fell mostly on deaf ears as speaker after speaker expressed their solid opposition to the development. The residents claim they were told several times by city hall staff and Sutton that the proposal was to develop a silviculture operation, but at a later date learned that instead the intent is to develop a huge medical marijuana grow op. Many speakers said they weren’t opposed to the development, but will remain adamantly opposed to its location in Whonnock. The bulk of the residents’ concerns centered around the potential threat to domestic water supplies, which are
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drawn from the Grant Hill aquifer, York Creek, Whonnock Creek and groundwater wells, coupled with the possible environmental dangers from the runoff of contaminated water. A 600-foot deep well has already been drilled on the property. One estimate places the grow op demand as high as 250,000 gallons a day. One nearby resident later said he wasn’t originally concerned because he thought it was a silviculture development, which requires only a small fraction of the amount of water compared to what the grow op would use. The property was formerly the site of a turkey farm. Sutton originally told nearby residents that he was going to carry out soil remediation on the farm, but the residents claim he did the opposite and covered it with several feet of gravel. One of the residents claimed that the original proposal called for construction of a 40,000 square-foot building, but that could increase in size to 96,000 squarefeet once the required federal license has been secured. Organizers of the public meeting pointed out that there appears to be no requirement in regulation or law to notify the residents of the details of the proposal. The property lies within the agricultural land reserve and, as a result of recent changes made by the province concern-
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ing allowable uses within the reserve, no notice or other indication of the intended use had to be delivered to either the city or nearby residents. The license, which is required before the operation can begin, is entirely within the jurisdiction of Health Canada. The only time the city becomes officially involved is upon application for a building permit. It is that lack of transparency and misinformation from city hall that has residents up in arms. Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read and four members of city council attended the meeting, which was the largest public meeting in the history of Whonnock and one of the largest in recent memory anywhere in the city. One of the ironies of the current controversy is the apparent acquiescence of the past city council to the grow op application, while at the same time they vigorously opposed the operation of an executive length golf course by now Coun. Gordy Robson, even though he claimed at that time that the operation was also a permitted use within the agricultural land reserve. Apparently growing dope was alright with the previous city council, but playing golf wasn’t. Go figure. Sandy Macdougall is a retired journalist and former city councillor.
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Down this road We are fine with recycling station Editor, The News: So Maple Ridge council is considering garbage pickup again. Good. We’ve lived in a few cities and all others had city-run pickup that was quite satisfactory. I think it is time we moved in that direction. There are concerns, as raised in your last edition, but I believe all can be addressed. This is a progressive rather than regressive move. The simplest route might be to request bids from waste management companies to provide the service, pay them and charge the individual homeowners the appropriate amount from taxes. It seems unlikely that the companies already providing the service would not be willing and able to take it on for the same or hopefully less money, if necessary rates could be adjusted according to property taxes or some other metric to ensure fairness. If somebody objects and wants to remove their own waste, maybe they could opt out after providing slips from the waste site to make sure they aren’t just dumping illegally. I think there are other systems that would work, but the conversation is well worth doing and I suspect many would prefer going down this road. Paul Gregory Maple Ridge
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Editor, The News: By the time you add three, four or more municipal employees to the process to manage and administer the waste collection process, and with the constant increase in the cost of those employees for benefits and pensions,
the cost will become another huge burden that the taxpayers of Maple Ridge will have to fork out for. We are doing just great with our recycling yard and transfer station on River Road. I go there two to three times a month, sort my
garbage in to separate bins through the weeks before I go and drop it off. The cost of waste dumping has gone up in recent weeks by 50 per cent. Thank goodness I put most stuff in the recycling area. Who approves price hikes
of 50 per cent, by the way? The recycling depot also provides work for some good folks who are in need of the work. Great process and one to be proud of. J. Allner Maple Ridge
Hold public forum on garbage pickup Editor, The News: Re: ‘We don’t need weekly pickup’ (Letters, April 22). I applaud Isabella Beane with her straight forward reasoning with regards to the lack of waste management attitude displayed by our local government elected officials. Imagine the shock of new home owners here and they discover they must either contract their waste pick-up themselves, or wait in lineups at the Albion transfer station, only to pay $20 minimum on weekends. Let’s have a public forum on this matter so that our leaders actually hear from not just
single e-mails, but the community as a whole. Maybe a petition of our citizens’ signatures could be submitted. We don’t want to hear from the corporate parties who have only a monetary interest in our community. M. Murphy Maple Ridge
What they say Editor, The News: The dumping fees in Maple Ridge have been increased to $15, with the hope we recycle more. The truth is we can not re-
cycle everything at this time so we need to throw some garbage into the dump. The reality is, if I have eight bags of garbage, it cost me $15. If I recycle it down to one small bag of garbage, it cost me $15. If you want us to recycle, you make everything recyclable or allow one small bag for $1. This would reduce the waste and reduce costs. As it is, the dump fee is a tax grab. This is the same logic as the carbon tax. It is meant to reduce the amount of carbon we put into the atmosphere by reducing the cars on the road.
The truth is, the carbon tax is given back as an income tax deduction. The more money you make, the more you get back. The government then spends billions on improving bridges and roads to allow more cars. Then it increases the cost of rapid transit to where it easier to take your car. It would have made sense if the carbon tax went to transit and not to reduce income tax. This would have been the only way to reduce carbon into the atmosphere. Gary Fowle Maple Ridge
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Stolen bike Ridge Meadows RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating an expensive triathlon bicycle. Sometime during the night of Sunday April 19 a thief gained entry to a residential garage in the 12100 block of Makinson Street and stole a triathlon Felt T23 road bike worth an estimated $2,000. RCMP Const. Amanda Harnett said they are releasing a photo of this stolen bike in the hopes that a citizen will spot it and call police. “The bike is very unique and distinguishable. It is a red ‘Felt’ 11-speed bike, and is used for triathlons,â€? said Hartnett. • Anyone with any information is asked to call Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604 4636251.
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Skater kid’s clothes banned DGK not allowed at Blue Mountain By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
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Marcello Paolino can’t wear his DGK clothes at school. had originally come in wearing a Dirty Ghetto Kids T-shirt with a “Scumbag” logo. Part of the school’s code of conduct includes a dress code stipulating that “shirts should not contain logos or advertising pertaining to drugs or alcohol, nor demeaning/inappropriate comments that may be construed as offensive to any member of the school community.” Several members of the school, students and staff, were upset by the message and brought it to the principal’s atten-
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A Maple Ridge family is angry that their school principal has the authority to ban their son’s skater clothes from school. Gerry Paolino said he’s not sending his son Marcello to Blue Mountain elementary with pot leaves on his clothes, or something similarly inappropriate, just a sweatshirt with the initials DGK. But school principal Mike Scarcella has the authority to set out what he considers appropriate dress, and among his rules, he doesn’t allow DGK – “Dirty Ghetto Kids” – at Blue Mountain. “I assume most kids don’t even know what DGK stands for, and don’t know what it means,” said Paolino. He doesn’t like that his son is being called to the office, being threatened with being sent home, and having to turn his clothes inside out, because of the principal’s preference. His son Marcello is in Grade 7 and stays out of trouble. “Last I checked, this wasn’t a private school. This is a public school, and we have freedom of expression.
stood the underlying message the shirt and the brand conveyed, said Pochop. “It is the principal’s responsibility, under the School Act, to ensure students understand and comply with a school’s code of conduct,” said Pochop. “Such codes are in place to maintain a safe, respectful and caring environment for student learning, and are developed with the safety and well-being of the school community in mind. In this case, the student’s clothing violated the school’s code of conduct, was inappropriate, and upset some members of the school community.” She said the school principal has tried to be as flexible about this as possible while still honouring the school’s code. He has let the boy know he is free to wear the shirt to school in the morning, change into a different shirt for classes, or cover it, then put it on again for his journey home.
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Tsui and Koehn, will be embedded permanently into concrete. Yvonne Chui, recreation manager with parks and leisure services, said the inspiration for the contest came from St. Paul, Minn., which has had a sidewalk poetry contest for several years. “They have a lot of streets that are imprinted.”
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Pitt parts with Segway tours By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
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After a one-season trial, Segway tours will not be returning to Pitt Meadows again this summer. Council directed staff to not pursue Segway tours with the company Wild BC Glide again, after offering tours on the dike system near Neaves Road, between the North and South Alouette Rivers during a pilot program that ran last summer. Coun. David Murray said he wouldn’t support a return of the program, citing considerable staff time spent on the endeavour, and safety concerns.
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The application proposes to have the commercial area front on to the highway. But that would be outside the boundary of the town centre, which the city wants to protect. The property previously was planned to be the location of a road connecting Dewdney Trunk Road to the bypass, but those plans have long been abandoned. The area also was earlier planned to be the point where a bridge connecting Langley was to connect to Maple Ridge, before the Golden Ears Bridge was built. Maple Ridge council saw the proposal at its committee meeting Monday and sent it on to future meeting without comment.
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ΩPrice adjustments of up to $636/$719/$473/$1,313/$1,479 available on all new 2015 Accent 5-Door L Manual/Elantra Sedan L Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD models. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ◊Leasing offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD with an annual lease rate of 0%/0%/0.9%/1.9%/3.99%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $67/$75/$119/$149/$178 for a 60-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $695 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $8,710/$8,450/$15,470/ $19,370/$23,140. Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795. Lease offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km.†Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 84/84/60/60/60 months. Bi-weekly payments are $80/$89/$179/$211/$233. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795. Finance offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. 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The Fiat 500X has style and swagger. through the Dynamic Selector system (depending on the trim opted for), to give you a little more oomph in those kinds of conditions. For situations where you want more traction, there’s a Traction+mode, too. Talking of trim selection, there are five to choose from. The entry-level Pop has an MSRP of $21,495. Then there’s the Sport, which jumps to $25,995, the Trekking at $26,995, the Lounge for $29,990 and the
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especially for its small crossover designation. The 1.4L with the manual isn’t bad, but you can feel the engine working overtime to get up steeper inclines. Though I still love it because it’s a manual! The drawback, some might encounter, with the 9-speed auto is that there are many gears it has to choose from, so it likes to shift. To placate that characteristic, simply put it in Sport mode. It makes a big difference. The exterior styling – whether you’re a fan or not – gives this vehicle character. Its interior is also another strong point. Furthermore, you have the ability to hook the X up with the brand’s Uconnect system and a 165mm (6.5inch) screen. A pet peeve of mine on previous FIAT’s was the volume button. A knob has now replaced that. Thank goodness. It wasn’t necessarily a deal breaker for me, but more of a nuisance. The ride remained comfortable throughout the various environments we drove through, whether on the twisty roads or cruising along at highway speeds. Additionally, the cabin remains quiet from outside noises, so carrying on a conversation even while accelerating up a hill wasn’t bothersome. Those in the market that are looking for a small crossover that has style and swagger now have the 2016 FIAT 500X to look at. alexandra.straub@ drivewaybc.ca
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The other Japanese cherries By Mike Lascelle
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(From left) Malus ‘Thunderchild,’ Malus ‘Spring Snow’ and Malus ‘Prairifire.’
You also don’t have to worry about the kids eating the occasional apple, and many ornamental crabapples make a tasty jelly when sweetened. If you would like some larger fruits (about two inches long) that are good for canning (like my grandmother’s spiced crabapples with cloves), then consider planting ‘Dolgo’, as it produces quite heavily, is self-fertile (also a good cross-pollinator for regular apples) and is spectacular in bloom. I know of one townhouse complex in Pitt Meadows that is using these as small street trees that has been quite happy with that balance of beauty and front-yard food. Last but not least is the fact that flowering
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rees are a lot like cars, and of these, Japanese Cherries are often given a Cadillac-esc prestige. But like Cadillacs, they are prone to breaking down, are rather cumbersome and are not particularly fuel efficient. While beautiful in bloom, Japanese cherries are prone to many diseases, including root rot in wet soils, foliar blights – which can spread to other members of the Prunus family (plums, peaches, fruiting cherries) – and stem cankers. They do not like sharing their growing space and will often out-compete surrounding shrubs for water or nutrients and they are infamous for heaving sidewalks, plugging septic fields and slaying lawnmowers with their massive surface roots. Add to this their propensity to be in full bloom in the middle of our rainy season and their large ultimate size not fitting well into the smaller urban gardens of today, and I think it’s time to check out some of the newer imports. Flowering crabapples much resemble Japanese cherries in bloom and are often mistaken for them when they flower a few weeks later. What’s different here is that most of these mature a much smaller tree (averaging between 15-20’ tall) and many have coloured foliage and tiny ornamental fruit that extends their aesthetic appeal to much later in the season. While they are not without a few disease problems (scab and fireblight), flowering crabapples are reasonably well-behaved for rooting and they also come in a variety of crown forms, including rounded, weeping and columnar. The best thing for you to do is to research which cultivars do best in your growing region and choose from these rather than just picking one for the colour you like. The other often overlooked benefit here is that the fruit is edible and is highly prized by birds as a winter food, with the trees looking like they’ve been decorated for Christmas after the leaves drop.
crabapples are extremely cold hardy (Zones 3-4), so they also make good landscape candidates in the interior. A few locally available cultivars to consider: ‘Louisa’ – A weeping form with single pink flowers, deep green foliage and tiny yellow apples. • ‘Prairifire’ – an upright habit with a rounded crown, spectacular magenta-pink blooms, purplish foliage that becomes bronze in summer and persistent dark red fruits; • ‘Red Sentinel’ – this RHS Award winning cultivar features white blooms (emerging from reddish-pink buds) in May,
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an upright form and red fruits that make an excellent jelly; • ‘Thunderchild’ – a popular variety with a rounded crown, striking rose-pink flowers, persistent purple foliage and tiny ruby-red apples; • ‘Spring Snow’ – a sterile cultivar (little or no fruits) with abundant white blossoms that are early and fragrant. Yellow autumn foliage. You can also find more flowering crabapple selections on my website at www. mikesgardentop5plants.wordpress.com. Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_acer@hotmail.com).
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299,000
313 2477 KELLY Ave Port Coq
• 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm,plus den, 3rd floor. • Great open plan, granite counter tops stainless steel appliances. • Separate shower and bath ensuite. • Close to WC Express, shopping, schools. • Near Gates Park
The
Hayes Team Independently owned and operated
LISTINGS NEEDED! We have buyers searching for a various styles of homes, locations, and price ranges.
Give us a call to see if you have what we are looking for!
13346 235A Street $ 635,000 MLS# V1083539
• Main 2022 Sq. ft. living and dining area, adjoining open kitchen. Large covered patio (17X11) area off kitchen. • Master bedroom suite features a 5 piece ensuite and walk-in-closet. • 3 bdrms on main floor. Laundry is on the same level as the bedrooms. • Lower level 1297 sq. ft. with guest room, ensuite and 5th bdrm, 35x16 rec room with a full bthrm. • Triple car garage. Home is beautiful, 9 foot ceiling throughout.
21770 Dewdney Trunk Rd.
SOLD MLS# V1113109
604-467-0811
• Matthew Hayes • Paul Hayes • Peter Hayes
www.thehayesteam.ca a point of view
New Show Home 10905 Carmichael Street $
1,298,000
MLS# V1102323
• Gorgeous Grant Hill Estates home • Phenomenal views of the Golden Ears Mountain and Fraser Valley. • Open floor plan • Master on the main floor with a large walk-in closet and en-suite • Walk-out basement • Outdoor fireplace on the main floor deck • 3 bedrooms upstairs • Large basement with a potential of a legal rental or 2 bedroom suite.
Open 1-4pm Sat - Sun • Large estate lots with views • Maple Ridge’s answer to the “STREET OF DREAMSâ€? • Pick your lot and one of our approved builders • Enjoy incredible sunsets from your dream home • Build a home where you can create living spaces that perfectly match your lifestyle. • More than just floor plans. These are your plans.
Way ka na Ka
VISIT US AT
www.granthillestates.com granthillestates@gmail.com Matthew Hayes 604-230-3935
240 St
Rainbow Creek
RV PARKING
112 Ave
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We Never Stop Moving
604-467-9300
www.coldwellbankermapleridge.com www coldwell coldwellbankermapleridge ld llb k l id com 22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge
TRI-TEL REALTY
Bonnie’s C O R N E R
Terry Passley & Associates
604-467-9300 tpassley@yahoo.com
604.467.9300
ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES!
BRAND NEW & LEGAL SUITE TOO!
16 VIEW LOTS
PRICE $789,000
PRICE $690,000
STARTING IN HIGH 200’S
13831 232A STREET, M.R.
• 3533 sq ft home at framing • Choose your colours/carpet • RV parking • Workshop possible • Fully finished legal suite • Plans available upon request
Want the lowest rate? Call me today
• Building envelopes blasted & ready to go • 5000 to 11,000 sq ft in size • High end location with room to build equity • Fully serviced
MCKERCHER LOOP ABOVE FOREMAN DRIVE
23272 SILVER VALLEY RD., M.R.
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• 2 storey with full walk-out bsmt • 4 bdrms up, 2 with their own baths • Vaulted great room • 2 bdrm suite with separate access & laundry • Central A/C, hot water on demand
www.bonnietelep.com
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604.467.9300
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TRI-TEL REALTY
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AL HOGARTH Our Family Working For Yours Al Hogarth Associate Broker
604-467-9300
TRI-TEL REALTY U LT I M AT E
Deb Hogarth
S E R V I C E
TRI-TEL REALTY
Aleesha Hogarth
Unlicensed
“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 $
599,900
1,399,000
$
$
Julie Wagner 604-818-4666
899,900
10596-239th Street, Maple Ridge • Gorgeous custom built 2 storey with fully finished 2 bdrm, 2 bath basement • Quality built by Falcon Homes • 4,360 sq.ft. • 5 bdrms, 5 baths • Only 7 years old. • Open concept • Triple garage - room for RV • Huge 10 ft. curved granite island in kitchen • Close to Planet Ice, shopping, schools, WC Express Call Julie to view 604-818-4666
699,900
NOW ONLY $
24200 116th Avenue
24180 116th Avenue
12795 224th Street
Ideal property in the country, Value in Property, Lot size 79 x1341 ft. could be bought in Conjunction with neighbour (24180) & possibly do a property line adjustment for two 5 ac country estates. For more information call Al Hogarth today! 604-467-9300
Loads of potential with this diamond in the rough. Lot size 236 x 1341 ft. Bring your imagination. Nice quiet area but relatively close to town. For more information call Al Hogarth today! 604-467-9300
Retire in style on this 1.2 acres only minutes from downtown with over 400 feet of south Alouette River frontage. The home features over 1800 sq. ft., 3 bdrms, hardwood flooring, sunken living rm with vaulted ceiling, gourmet kitchen with 6 burner Wolfe gas range. Enjoy the large deck and hot tub looking toward the river. Call Al Hogarth today!
THE
The Gals For All Your Real Estate Needs
604-828-8476
SUE GALWAY
MELLISSA GALWAY
Unlicensed Assistant
ANNY AN 安玉人
OPEN HOUSE • SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH • 2-4PM • $698,000 • 2 Kitchens • 6 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms • 3,325 sq. ft. Home • 10,097 sq. ft. Lot • Greenbelt • Cul-de-sac • Walk to schools
www.thegalwaygroup.ca
Ralph Telep
Dave Telep
Don Vicki Schmidt Cunningham
11426 – 233A St., Maple Ridge
JUST 1 YEAR OLD
1,099,800
$
33204 Rose Ave., Mission
This 3 bdrm rancher with a full walk-out basement won’t last long. Tons of decking surrounds an 18x30 ft. above ground pool, plus a hot tub on a 8230 sq.ft. lot. Lots to see in this home that is close to schools on a dead end street, bring the family and call it home.
TRI-TEL REALTY
• 3 storey home • Fully finished CUSTOM 5175 sq ft • 6 bedrooms • Spice kitchen, media rm, wine rm • This home has IT ALL! • Premier View lot • Deluxe 2 bedroom in-law suite
Price Reduced
249,800
$
Wonderful Family Complex
• 2 storey townhome • 1365 sq. ft. • Fully fenced & • 3 bedrooms private backyard • 2 baths • Great location • Single garage + extra spot
#105 11255 Harrison St., M.R.
22691 136A Avenue, Maple Ridge
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 BEAUTIFUL PARK-LIKE SETTING
NEW LISTING
Sandra Stenerson
T! I D E T S I IL T! I D L O S I
RALPH TELEP TEAM 604-467-9300
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00
TRI-TEL REALTY
604-309-0802
www.ralphtelep.com
CUSTOM BUILT 3 STOREY HOME
sgalway@shaw.ca
Serving Maple Ridge & Mission
TRI-TEL REALTY
TRI-TEL REALTY
459,800
$
• Approximately 1/3 acres • 3 bdrms up • 1 bdrm suite down • Over 2100 sq ft • Backing onto greenbelt • Walk to all levels of schools • Shopping, transit & recreation close by
GREAT BUILDING FANTASTIC LOCATION!
• 1 bdrm + den • 860 sq ft • Mountain & courtyard view
• Shopping, transit & recreation within walking distance
#201 19091 McMyn Rd, P.M.
12314 Gray Street, Maple Ridge
539,900
219,800
$
$
179,800
Don’t miss this customized 5 plus bdrm home in Prestigious College Heights. This home features a large kitchen that leads out onto a oversized cedar deck, a patio off the dining rm with a beautiful view of Mt Baker as well as a 2 bdrm suite for that mortgage helper. Too many extra to list.
Call Sandra today for all your real estate needs
249,800
$
8017 Melburn Drive, Mission
IMMACULATE CONDITION
• Almost 1100 sq ft condo • Large covered patio • 2 bedrooms • Walk to all amenities
• West Coast Express close by making commuting to Vancouver a breeze
#201 11519 Burnett St., M.R.
950,000
$
3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME
• Corner unit, upper level • 3 bdrms / 2 baths • Very spacious & great layout
• Over 1600 sq ft • New fp, b/i vac & h/w tank • Well maintained complex
#216 22515 116th Ave., M.R.
$
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIY
• City water • Potential for 2, one acre lots • Home offers new roof & deck
• 5 acres • In-law suite down • Thornhill Area • Call Don for subdivision details
25237 112th Ave., M.R.
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DAVID MAITRE
ONE PERCENT –REALTY–
Personal Real Estate Corporation
604-340-9809
JOHN CARLSON Personal Real Estate Corporation
604-612-0080
davidmaitre@shaw.ca www.davidmaitre.com
john@johnnyonepercent.com www.johnnyonepercent.com
President's Club 2014 Top 1% Sales REBGV
President's Club 2014 Top 1% Sales REBGV
Don’t list your home for sale this year without talking to us first. Why Pay More? NEW LISTING!
ALVERA PARK!
678,800
$
MLS#V1117993
20491 123B Ave., Maple Ridge
This one has everything on your list! Prime West Side location- close to Pitt River and Golden Ear's Bridges, W/C Express, schools and shoppingbut also tucked away on a quiet 8285 sqft cul-de-sac lot with treed backdrop & mountain view! 5 beds incl superb 2 bed in-law suite. Family rooms up & down, 3 fireplaces & significant upgrades like all new roof, gutters, windows and huge 2 tiered deck out back. There is even a full crawlspace under above ground basement for all your storage needs! Call today for viewing appointment!
NEW PRICE!
MLS#V1091995
599,900
$
MLS# F1433592
$
284,000
NEW PRICE
8-11848 Laity St, Maple Ridge Updated Westside townhome in small, adult oriented 45 + complex. End unit features house sized living room and dining areas, granite counters and undermount sink in kitchen, gas f/p, big Mbdrm w/ WI closet and ensuite w/ soaker tub, fully fenced, private backyard. A must see!
10649 - 249 St, Thornhill Maple Ridge
In a word… INCREDIBLE! Architecturally stunning with 20 foot vault ceilings & wall of windows. Panoramic Western views to Vancouver Island. Showhome condition all 3 levels. NO DISAPPOINTMENTS!! Hurry!
609,900
JEWEL IN THE VALLEY!
MILLION DOLLAR VIEW
129,000
$
MLS# V1110284
MEADOWS HIGHLANDS!
#39 19665 Poplar Dr., Pitt Meadows Manufactured home in Meadow Highlands, Pitt Meadows. Close to everything. Approximately 900 sqft, features updated laminate flooring, big, flexible layout, big living rm, full bath w/soaker tub, large master bdrm. Big covered deck, fenced, private backyard. PLUS INDOOR POOL!
NEW PRICE!
$
35548 Cathedral Crt, Abbotsford
Incredible home with amazing SW views and gorgeous finishings on quiet cul-de-sac. Features far too much to list! Custom floor plan to maximize space, boasts views from every level. Almost 3900 sqft! Maple hardwood floors, expansive kitchen, jetted soaker tub, central A/C, massive rec room. The best of the best!!
MLS#V1116721
WE SOLD OVER 100 HOMES IN 2014
NEW LISTING!
NEW PRICE!
MLS#V1114370
Dave and John EACH qualified in 2014: Top 10% Sales REBGV 2014 - Medallion Club Top 1% Sales REBGV 2014 - President's Club Top 50 REALTORS® Sales REBGV 2014
484,900
$
BACKS ON GREENBELT!
529,900
$
SPOTLESS CONDITION IN ALBION!
534,900
$
TOO NEW FOR MLS#
MLS#F1438093
COLLEGE HEIGHTS!
12245 205B St., Maple Ridge
Custom rancher with loft in prime Westside location. Approximately 1750 sqft, 3 brdrooms, 2/5 baths + rec room. Big layout, gas fireplace, jacuzzi soaker tub, walk-in shower, big double garage. Low maintenance backyard, room for RV parking and central A/C. All within walking distance to everything!
459,000
$
8065 Topper Dr., Mission
Large home in College Heights with views of Mt. Baker and the Valley! Bsmt entry with space for everyone - including the in-laws! Approximately 2600 sqft, 5 bdrms, 3 full baths, features an open layout, walls of windows! Big Maple kitchen with stainless appliances & large island. ACT FAST!
MLS#V1113773
Like fresh bread out of the oven! Hot new listing shows great- almost like new with open 9' plan on main floor and 3 beds + games room up. Granite kitchen & quality finishes. Bonus 2 bed suite (Legal TRU) downstairs! A winner!
SOME OF OUR APRIL 2015 SALES
Fantastic 2 storey w/bsmt home, over 3000 sqft, 5 bdrms, 4 baths. Main floor features great rm feel, big, open chef's kitchen w/maple cabinets and large island, formal dining area & living rm. 3 large bdrms, 2 bdrms and living area in bsmt. Fenced yard & detached double garage with lane access!
BACK ON THE MARKET!
559,000
PRIME WEST SIDE
12091 Irving St., Maple Ridge $
MLS#V1111110
454,900
11591 240 St., Maple Ridge
This one is just too good to still be on the market! Accepted offer fell apart when buyers couldn't get financing. Seller wants it sold, so price was just reduced to get it done! Twin Brooks - just 10 years young & turn key condition. Perfect 1 bed suite w/ separate access. Large deck overlooks long back yard w/ tons of parking & rear lane access. Double garage enclosed to make Man Cave (in addition to the advertised 2274 sqft). You can't find a better home with in-law suite in the $450k range!
NEW LISTING!
$
468,800
QUIET STREET WITH 2 BDRM SUITE
24038 109A Ave., Maple Ridge Squeaky clean basement entry on quiet cul-de-sac with greenbelt across the street. 1500+ sqft up + 2 bedroom suite down. 5 bdrms & 3 baths total. Bright plan with vaulted living rm. 2 car garage and plenty of parking. Far from traffic and noise!
549,000
$
MLS#V1116729
SILVER VALLEY!
13556 229 Loop, Maple Ridge Welcome to Hampstead, award winning PORTRAIT HOMES! Surrounded by green space, this Alder plan features approximately 2450 sqft, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths and a bsmt awaiting your finishing ideas. GREAT-ROOM_STYLE living and gorgeous maple kitchen with stainless appliances and granite!
SELL YOUR HOME FOR When you hire John and Dave to represent you in the sale of your home, you can be confident knowing the job will be handled skillfully and professionally by two of the top-selling REALTORS® in all of Greater Vancouver. In 2014, both John and Dave were ranked in the top 1% of REALTORS®, and within the top 50 REALTORS® overall, by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver - out of several thousand REALTORS®. With a combined 29 years' experience and, nearing 1000 combined career sales, John and Dave have the experience that is your key to achieving the best possible results in today’s real estate market. Our success is not an accident. Put our experience to work for you!
10731 240th St., Maple Ridge
10696 248 St.,Maple Ridge
PRICE REDUCED!
SOLD
DETACHED GARAGE!
$
4 level split in NW Maple Ridge location, on no thru street with lots of updates & private backyard! Over 2700 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, massive rec rm, remodeled kitchen & sunken family rm w/direct access via sliders to the backyard & sundeck. Backyard features tiered deck & privacy hedges.
499,000
$
MLS#V1111960
PRICE REDUCED!
MLS#V1113869
10076 243A St., Maple Ridge
Hot on the market! Fully finished 3 levels & 2800 sqft with awesome patio and greenbelt backyard. 3 bedrooms up + amazing upper family/media room. Open plan with 9' ceilings. Fully finished basement with 4th bedroom & full bath. Hurry before it's gone!
MLS#V1117950
MLS#V1116691
627,900
$
READY TO GO IN POCO
2839 Commonwealth St., PoCo Ultra convenient heart of Port Coquitlam! 3 bedrooms + den, powersmart home needs nothing. Just move in! Newer interior finishing, windows, furnace & A/C. Excellent 3 level split layout and large 5' heated crawlspace. New driveway & fencing. Cream Puff!
MLS#V1117241
439,900
$
NICE FAMILY HOME!
21032 Wicklund Ave., Maple Ridge In prime Westside location, walking distance to schools and transportation. Split entry of approx 1650 sqft, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths. New roof (1 yr), newer VINYL windows, massive back deck and large SOUTH FACING backyard great for the kids and the gardener. Bonus - Big workshop 20'x15'.
6,950 FLAT FEE!
$
Selling your home with Dave and John may mean more money in your pocket when all is said and done. For homes selling under $600,000, our commission rate is a flat fee of $6950 (+ GST). (*) For homes selling over $600,000, our commission structure is 1% of the sale price + $950 (+ GST). Though not all commission rates are the same, this usually equates to thousands of dollars in savings compared to rates charged by many of our competitors (often 7% on 1st $100,000 and 2.5% on balance). We firmly believe that we offer the best value proposition available in the local market today. It’s your hard earned equity - keep more of it!
*
There is a good reason that you routinely see our SOLD signs throughout Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Mission, and Abbotsford. WE GET RESULTS. How? The answer is simple. We have the knowledge and experience to give reliable advice, and to get the job done. We offer among the very best marketing around - MLS® exposure, all the top websites, including REALTOR.ca, professional photos and virtual tours, extensive high impact internet and print marketing - and we are proven top notch negotiators. We leave nothing to chance. We know an attractive price is nothing without a solid product. The advantage we offer is more than just talk. We deliver!
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#6 22865 Telosky Ave., Maple Ridge
#68 13819 232 St., Maple Ridge
19912 FairField Ave., Pitt Meadows
10718 247A St., Maple Ridge
10792 Erskine St., Maple Ridge
22930 Abernethy Lane, Maple Ridge
31981 Bench Ave., Mission
#315 1966 Coquitlam Ave., Port Coquitlam
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For the way you live REALTY 604-561-0053
Fraipont, Manyk & Eales
TeamLuke.ca
SUNDAY 12-2 pm
604.466.2838
professional teamwork ~ professional results COLLEEN
LUKE L LU UK UKE KE E
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BETTER THAN A SHOWHOME!
Buying or Selling? Put Team Luke to work for you! -Residential - Commercial - Vacation Properties
One Call. One Team. We do it all!
$
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ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629
• • • •
BRIGHTON END UNIT with 3 bdrms, 3 baths & a den/Ňex rm. Street "City Style" parking, single garage plus carport Over $25,000 worth of upgrades when it was purchased! Open Ňoor plan, gourmet kitchen with granite counters & eaƟng bar, stainless steel appliances, designer colors & decoraƟng plus amazing storage space. • Laundry upstairs with silver Maytag washer & dryer. • Amazing walking trails in the area & close to future village shops! • Call Sarah for more details!
WEST SIDE MAPLE RIDGE!
Ask Rob Jeeves
W NE
342,800
• SUCCESSFUL B & B established 19 years ago. • A great opportunity to conƟnue a well established business. • PossibiliƟes are endless... Day spa, massage, group home, home business? • 5 bdrm/5 bath home - plenty of room for the whole family! • Supersized workshop/garage - insulated, drywalled & heated with 10 Ō doors. • A great locaƟon close to shops, rec., schools & major routes. • Newer roof and the large yard is beauƟfully landscaped!
Free Market Evaluation
G! TIN S I L
$
574,900
ALCO PARK ESTATES!
Open House Sunday 2-4 pm 24142 102nd Ave. $ $
$749,000 FOR THE CAR BUFF! • 5 Bdrms plus 3 Bath • 1300 sqft rancher • 1800 sqft shop w/ 1800 sqft finished living space
• • • •
22,098 sqft lot (1/2 Ac.) Gated property Great location Lots to see, not a drive by!
$1,039,000
$825,000
HIGH END LIVING IN ALBION HEIGHTS
CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON 1.18 ACRES
• • • •
5 Bdrms + 5 Bath 5,733 Sqft Large chef’s kitchen Full daylight walkout basement
• Deluxe 5 pc ensuite • Floor to ceiling brick fireplace • 3 car garage • In-ground sprinklers
• TRU Suite • 51,750 sqft lot • Lot can be subdivided • Bright Open kitchen • 2,624 sqft living area • Large back deck • Convenient location • 4 Bdrm + 4 Bath
www.AskRobJeeves.com • email: rjeeves@shaw.ca
899,000
499,800
• Large lot! This 5 bdrm, 3 bath home has many updates & is ready for a new family! • Newer counters, windows, hot water tank, Ňooring, reno'd bathrooms & a great layout! • The modern kitchen is south facing & overlooks the gorgeous backyard! • Above ground pool, raised sundeck & lower paƟo - great for BBQ's & entertaining. • The basement is great for teenagers/extended family. • The lot has over a 50 Ō driveway to accommodate many vehicles. • Walking distance to AloueƩe Elementary & MRSS, bus, recreaƟon & shopping.
OPEN SUNDAY, 12 - 2 PM 24888 130A Ave., Maple Ridge • • • • • • •
1 ACRE in one of the nicest neighbourhoods in Maple Ridge! This 2 storey plus full basement home oīers 4,235 sf of luxurious high end living! Hand-scraped oak Ňooring, stunning wainscoƫng, parlour & formal dining room. Great room with soaring ceilings and wall of windows to take in the views of the yard. Granite counters, traverƟne, gas range, wall oven & pantry in the gourmet kitchen. 4 bedrooms up including a luxurious Master suite with 5 piece ensuite. Fully Įnished basement with 2 bedrooms, media & games room plus a cold room.
Call Gary, Lorraine or Sarah for details 604.466.2838 www.rltylink.com
THE
RON ANTALEK TEAM
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4
OPEN HOUSE EVERY DAY EXCEPT FRIDAY 1-5
ONLY 7 LEFT IN PHASE 1
JACKSON RIDGE FINISHED BASEMENT th
Show home at 10048 247 Street, MR
Starting at $609,900
Starting at $369,900
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-5
NEW TOWNHOMES Starting at $284,900 Showhome at #2-10151- 240th Street
Sales Centre at 10550 - 248 Street, Maple Ridge Deluxe new townhomes over 1845 sq. ft with finished basement, heated double garage, fireplace, 3 to 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 appliances, blinds. Pet friendly. Ready to move in!
“Albion Station” 9 foot ceilings on the main living level. Fireplace in the living room. Quartz countertops. Some plans with a finished basement. Includes 4 appliances & blinds. Sundeck, garage, fenced yard and more. Walk to school & shopping.
PRIVATE 2.5 ACRES IN SILVER VALLEY
RANCHER + BSMT .988 ACRE
WESTSIDE HOME ON LARGE LOT
12466 Kathryn Street, Maple Ridge
23717 Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge
11609 River Wynd, Maple Ridge
22961 Eagle Avenue, Maple Ridge
$484,900
REDUCED $40,000 – NOW $739,000
$569,900
$729,900
Walk to Harry Hooge Elementary school, Thomas Haney Secondary, park, transit & shopping. Updated cathedral entry home with newer kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, island with breakfast bar. Newer bathrooms, laminate throughout, lighting, windows, sundeck. Garage + RV parking.
Resort style living minutes from town with development potential. Open floor plan 2672 sq. ft Fenced yard with fenced in 18x36 inground pool & large 32x24 workshop. Walking distance to Wild Play, Davidson Pool & Hot Rocks (popular swimming spots). Close to Golden Ears Provincial Park.
Custom built located on quiet cul-de-sac with private treed setting. Double garage plus a rear single garage/workshop + double carport under large deck with southern exposure. Fully finished daylight walkout basement. Natural gas hot water heat, Covered over height R.V. parking.
Remarkable designed completely renovated home. Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Gourmet kitchen, quartz countertops. 2 gas fireplaces. Large master bedrm with an exquisite 5 piece ensuite with separate shower & jetted jacuzzi tub. Heat pump. 8368 sq. ft. lot near all amenities.
New – 4 spacious bedrooms & 3 bathrooms upstairs + 2 bedrooms & bathroom in the basement. Daylight basement with separate entrance & wet bar. Features granite counter tops, maple kitchen, gas fireplace in the family rm. French doors to covered deck, Includes blinds, 5 appliances, fully landscaped & fenced rear yard.
W ! NETING S LI Johnny Pacheco, Ron Antalek, Cory Lunsted†, Louise Antalek†, & Rob Johnsonn
Ron Antalek Personal Real Estate Corporation
604-351-3261 ronantalek.com Each office independently owned and operated
*Based on total transactions Remax Western Canada Team 2012 † Licensed Assistant
GREAT LOCATION LARGE LOT
22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge #2-19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows
604.466.2838 604.459.2838 Each office independently owned and operated
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Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com • Dave 604-341-0783
11894 267th St • 1100 sq ft 3 bdrm rancher on low basement • 20 X 32 double garage/workshop • 1.48 private acres • Private quiet area, fully fenced with horse shelter
Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call us today!
604-466-1976
Donna Telep Mortgage Specialist
or visit us on the web
www.sevillemortgage.ca
12486 256th St • 2387 sq ft 4 bedroom rancher • Built by award winning “Falcon Homes” • Gourmet kitchen • Private 2 acres on greenbelt
$799,900
$564,900
MAPLE RIDGE 22106 DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD 1938 Character Home on corner lot. Proposed Heritage site perfect for professional use or family home. Large 7800 sq.ft. lot. Original hardwood floors. Basement is wired for fiber optics. Bring your ideas to preserve the past. Contact Brenda Jenkins (604)816-6961
22718 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Fax: 604-466-5348 Email: donna@sevillemortgage.ca
Donna
HETHERINGTON
20842 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge
604-467-0811 • Cell 604-318-9496
New Listing! $479,900
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM
A great family home in a well-established quiet neighbourhood. Clean and well cared for basement entry home situated on a 7,000sq ft. lot. Backyard is fully fenced with Southern exposure and has 10 X 12 shed. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms on main, unfinished basement waiting for your ideas. Double garage with lots of storage, plenty of room for extra vehicle’s or R.V. parking. Walking distance to transit and elementary and high school.
599,000
$
MLS# V1110055
Al & Brenda JENKINS 604-467-3871 www.brendajenkins.com
24872 119TH AVE
Call Donna to view 604-318-9496
Seigel Creek
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Four advance in provincials WCAGFC teams still contend for B.C. titles
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Bringing the Thunder Thomas Haney Thunder player Cassidy Craig beats a Pacific Academy defender during senior girls soccer action on Wednesday. She moved in on net and scored on this play, and the midfielder was a big part of her team’s victory.
Four West Coast FC teams remain contenders in the provincial playoffs. Through to the semi-finals of the provincial A cup are the U13 metro select girls. Advancing to the semi-finals of the provincial B cup are the U14 West Coast Hammers boys and the U15 West Coast Storm girls. Following a 2-1 win against Coquitlam Metro, the U21 men’s team is now through to the quarterfinals. “Another great competitive weekend for West Coast FC,” said club president Dan Mikolay. “We are proud of the success of all of our teams. “Our club focus on individual skill development since we started three years ago pays off in team success. We owe it all to our volunteer coaches and technical staff
in helping our players to succeed.” Several other West Coast FC teams were in quarterfinal action last weekend as well including the U13 Metro Select, U15 Metro Select, U16 West Coast United and U17 West Coast Juventus boys teams. All bowed out of the playoffs after stellar seasons. On the girls side, the U14 Metro Select and U18 Metro Select teams both saw their great seasons come to an end with their quarterfinal losses. There were some close losses. The U15 Metro Boys ended up losing 2-1 in overtime, and the U16 West Coast United were locked 1-1 with Coquitlam after regulation time. They were still 1-1 after overtime and they were still knotted following the initial five shooters in the shoot-out phase. It took another 3 shooters for both teams before Coquitlam was able to walk away winners 2-1.
Playing hoops for Team B.C. Maple Ridge Christian School student Ose Obetoh has won a spot on the Basketball B.C. under-16 girls team. She was one of 40 elite hoops players from around the province invited to try out of the team, and won one of the 12 spots on the squad. “I’ve been playing basketball for over nine years, but the tryouts for the team were the most grueling play I’ve experienced so far,” said Obetoh, who is a Coquitlam resident. Former national team coach Al-
lison McNeil and Cheryl Jean-Paul of the Trinity Western University Spartans conducted the tryouts, and liked what they saw in the Hornets star. “I’m an aggressive player on defence, and I love to dive and go after the ball,” she said. Depending on the game, Obetoh she will play forward or in the post position. She said a simple love of the game is what has helped her excel.
“Then discipline, diligence in practice and determination to play well to help my team win. I know every good player works very hard and I am willing to put a lot of work in. To get to my current level, I practiced almost every day and intend to keep it that way.” Obetoh and the rest of Team B.C. will represent the province in summertime tournaments in the USA and Canada.
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The Midget Royals hardball squad opened their 2015 regular season with a four-game set against two teams from the Kelowna area over the weekend. On Saturday, the club squared off against the Kelowna Cubs, a team that is new to the Midget AAA division. In the first game of the season, Chris Bailey took the mound for the Royals, and helped lead the team to a 7-4 win. Trevor Reed came in from the bullpen to record the save. The offence was led by Domenic Baptista, who went two-for-four with a pair of doubles. The second game was a 6-5 Royals victory. Trevor Biggin got the start and picked up the win, while Seth Injates recorded the save. Tristan Reed and Ky-
ron Smith reached base a combined six times in the game, helping to set the table for the middle of the order. On Sunday, the team made the short trip to West Kelowna to take on the Diamondbacks. Injates got the ball in game one and threw a complete game shutout in a 7-0 win. He recorded seven strikeouts while keeping the West Kelowna batters at bay. Reed had another solid game at the plate, going 2-2 with two walks, one hit by pitch, two stolen bases and a run scored. In the final game of the weekend, the Royals’ bats exploded for 15 runs on 21 hits to secure a 15-4 victory and a perfect 4-0 weekend. Baptista went 3-4 with a triple and 4 RBI’s, while Trevor Biggin went 2-2 with 2 HBP, an RBI, and a double.
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Goaltender Liam McCloskey of Maple Ridge was selected to the 2014-2015 Major Midget League (MML) All-Star Team by B.C. Hockey. Players were selected based on their performance during the 2014-2015 season, and were selected by MML coaches. McCloskey backstopped the Vancouver North East Chiefs to the MML championship, compiling a 15-2-3 record throughout both the regular and the post-season. He also had one of the lowest goals against averages in the league, allowing just 2.25 per game.
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OBITUARIES
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 .
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CHRISTENSEN, Paul Erik Aug 3, 1985 – Apr 19, 2015
AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920
Paul, and his beloved Arlene Ryan of St Johns NL, died tragically in a car accident near Harrison Lake. Born and raised in Maple Ridge, he leaves behind his parents Peter and Fionna, brother Bill (Jessica), sister Tanya (Jeff), nephew Toby and niece Lexis, Grandmothers Rose Shaw and Solveig Christensen, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Paul worked in his family business, Supreme Structural Transport Ltd., where he will be missed every single day. Arlene was the love of his life, they often enjoyed trips to the movies, and doting on their kitten. He had the kindest heart and would jump at the chance to help any person that asked. The entire Doriston community will miss Paul, especially Toby who will forever remember him as the best deep sea fishing partner that a boy could ask for. A memorial will be held on Saturday, May 2nd 3:30pm at 23660 River Road in Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, please make a trip to your local liquor store, purchase your favorite beer, crack two, drink one for you & one for Paul. Here’s to one hell of a guy – we’ll miss you always.
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IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory
Marlene Millin April 26, 2001
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We miss you... Doug, Craig, Kevin, Michelle & Family
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DELORME, Barry Born in Winnipeg Manitoba on January 28, 1952 passed away on April 18, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Alex Delorme and Grace (Oliver) Delorme. Barry loved life and his family he would light up any room with his contagious smile. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Marlene Delorme along with children Nadine and Chad Smail, Christine and Gary Swarychewski, Angela and Dean Campardo, 5 grandchildren Brianna, Dylan, Ethan, Antonio & Cristiano. 8 brothers Don (predeceased), Bill, Jim, Walter, David, Benjamin (predeceased), Rick, Wayne, 4 sisters Lena, Julia, Sandra, Susan and many other loving brother in-laws, sister in-laws, nieces, nephews and relatives. Memorial service will be held on Friday April 24, at 2 pm at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel.
OBITUARIES
JOSEPH STEFANEK Born July 2nd, 1940, passed away Dec 5th, 2014. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, May 1st, from 2pm - 4pm at Chartwell Cedarbrook Retirement Residence, 32331 7th Ave Mission, BC. .RIDGE MEADOWS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
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MILLER, Glen Clarence Passed away from natural causes April 15, 2015 at the age of 62. Born in Alberta to Walter and Carol (Johnston) Glen, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dora (Glosli), three children, and grandchildren. Glen’s life was one of selfless service. His family wishes to continue his legacy of kindness, and suggests donations to the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, April 25 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - 5280 Kincaid St, Burnaby.
LAFLEUR, Treva In loving memory of Treva Lafleur. Born July 4th, 1953. Passed away Dec 1st, 2014 in Abbotsford B.C. Predeceased by Margaret and Bobby Rock. She is survived by her son Jeremie Lafleur. Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 2nd at Maple Ridge Alliance Church, 20399 Dewdney Trunk Road. Reception to follow.
Gladys Pickering, 92, of Maple Ridge, BC passed away on April 12, 2015. Predeceased by her husband, Arthur Pickering, Gladys is survived by her sons, Lawrence Pickering (Joyce) and Bryan Pickering (Marlene), her granddaughters, Jenna Pickering and Sarah Kostiw and two greatgrandchildren Kaine and Preslee. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to staff at Holyrood Manor in Maple Ridge for their compassionate care and support over the years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Canada.
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Sharron. After a short battle with lung cancer Sharron passed away peacefully on March 27th at Peace Arch Hospice. She is survived by her four boys, Mike, Rob (Dawn), Randy (Brenna), Marc (Kim) and six grandchildren, Sarah, Megan, Mikayla, Dryden, Macey and Kai; her loving sister Linda,
her daughter in law Janet and many more close friends. The family would like to thank both Surrey Memorial Hospital Oncology nursing staff and the Peace Arch Hospice nurses and
support staff for making her past few months and days comfortable. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the Maple Ridge Golf Course, 20818 Golf Lane, Maple Ridge. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca
“Together Again in Heaven” It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom and Grandma Fernande into the waiting arms of her beloved Edward and to her Heavenly Father. Fernande is survived by children Evert (Joyce), Urve (Peter deceased) and Rebecca (Joe); grandchildren Lucas, Matthew, Dan, Sam, Tim, Rachael, Tania, Josh & great granddaughters Morgan and Micah. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Maple Ridge Seniors Village who showed exemplary kindness to Fernande & Edward over the years. A memorial service will be held on Monday Apr 27 at noon at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel Maple Ridge.
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LOST: Set of keys in downtown Maple Ridge area, 3-4 keys on ring, on 1 of the keys it reads Home is where the heart is & 2nd key has picture of a butterfly Approx. 3 - 4 weeks ago. Please call (604)467-7930 or email stephen_james_36@live.com
CHILDREN
ROES, Fernande (nee Teichman) May 10, 1929 - Estonia - April 22, 2015
MICHAUD, Sharron Nee Dashner January 5, 1942 – March 27, 2015
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Looking for a strong, reliable, good natured person who is wanting to learn to become a glazier. Must have a valid driver license, not afraid of heights, wanting to learn and is a great listener. Please email resume to:
FARM WORKERS
FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.49/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early June /15 Submit your application to: Phone: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
HELP WANTED GLAZIER
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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ELECTRICAL
GARDENING
Lawn Mowing, Hedge Trimming, Moss Removal, Yard Cleaning, Aerating. BEST POSSIBLE RATES Call Grove at 604-467-4457
ELECTRICAL
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
GARDENING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320
MOVING & STORAGE
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
AFFORDABLE MOVING
•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 11. $750; 604-796-3026, no sunday calls
604-537-4140 . Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS VECTOR RENO’S
Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327
EAGLE TILE 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
.cuttingedge 604-466-9514
604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
288
HOME REPAIRS
RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new Ken 604-460-7803
300
CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
FURNITURE
Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
www.jonesbroscartageltd.com
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374
Den’s GarDENing Services & Trees
www.paintspecial.com
4416 KEYCHAINS new in original packages plus 3 new keychain racks, $4500. Call: (778)239-9517
563 ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
Dr. Stump
2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
604.465.2944
For Stump Removal
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
Call The Doctor
FREE ESTIMATES Robert 1-877-377-8867
(604)465-1311
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604-463-4449 604-209-6583
560
Running this ad for 10yrs
RENTALS
Single Items to Entire Households
TREE SERVICES
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
PITT LAKE CABIN $675K Water access only. Please enquire at: 778.997.2697 or home: 604.942.0697
ANYTHING OF VALUE
paylesspropainting.com Scott 604-891-9967
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
MISC. FOR SALE
MISC. WANTED
WANTED: Double Cassette Recorder & CD Recorder in very good conditon. (604)463-6756
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Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627 DREAMING of a new career? Look in bcclassified.com’s
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468
Class 109 Career Opportunities! Why not make your dream a reality?
604-465-3189 S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal
Gardening Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock
Lawn Care Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration
Fencing & Allan Block Free Estimate 19 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
FREE ESTIMATES
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bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 MOBILE HOME for sale with free pad rent in Mission. Privacy with a view. $35,000. (604)820-8218
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
PRESSURE WASHING
Smart Cleaning
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
ABBOTSFORD
FLEA MARKET Abbotsford Exhibition Park TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE
~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm Phone 604-859-7540
604. 862. 9797 www. smart-cleaning.ca
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
Maple Ridge
GARAGE SALE Sat, April 25th, 9am-2pm
356
St. John the Divine Church
RUBBISH REMOVAL
PETS 454
EQUESTRIAN
COFFEE & TEA & HOT DOGS AVAILABLE
317
SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
GARAGE SALE Sat May 2nd, 9am - 4pm. Sun May 3rd, 9am - 3pm.
Websters Corners Elem. 256th & Dewdney Trunk
DOWNSIZING ~ Lots of items; Tools, Garden equipment, desks, household items etc.
Big Garage Sale in the Gym
23779 - 115A Ave MAPLE RIDGE
Sat. April 25, 9am - 3pm. Over 20 tables to choose from. CLOTHING, TOYS, BOOKS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND MORE.
For more info call Cindy 604-816-9410
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MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
Maple Ridge
SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.
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Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273 www.interlawnlandscapes.com
GARAGE SALE. 1435 Summit Drive, Coquitlam. SAT MAY 2 @ 9AM
/LPLWHG Time Offer!
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River Rd & Laity St
Clean out your garage! www.bcclassified.com
604-466-5799
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Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist
Spring Cleaning Special
GARAGE SALES
21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge
Sell your home FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!
Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.
312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Clean and Spacious 2 Bdrm avail. $845/mo
Power Pack… .give and take tree service 778.872.8406
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373
Glenwood Manor Apartments
with the &ODVVLÀ HG
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
551
Impeccably Clean!
Sell your Home!
FLUID SOLUTIONS. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416
341
1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Partial view. Chuck 604-830-1960
CHECK CLASSIFIEDS
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. Best Value In Town, Book Now For Super Savings. 778.245.9069
JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369
GARAGE SALES
604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
Ref’s & Credit check req’d
30 Years Local Service
604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724
551
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam
604-463-9980
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca
Fully Insured W24 Hour Service
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations
No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops
Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom Available $810/mo. No Pets
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
When QUALITY Matters
Established 1994
Central Coquitlam Co-op
Topping W Falling W Hedging Chipping W Stumpgrinding
NO Wood byproducts used
Top Line Projects Ltd.
2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
AARAYA Tree Services
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
APARTMENT/CONDO
REAL ESTATE
meadowslandscapesupply.com
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
RECREATIONAL
640
~ Since 1987 ~ $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.
604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246
**Don’t be Stumped**
✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
TOPSOIL
Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
Let us SPRING into action Tree Topping, Tree Removal, Pruning Fruit trees, Hedges, Lawn Clean-ups, Garden Maint. Stump Grinding
Prompt Delivery Available
548
#1 Cash Buyer SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
~ Free Estimates ~
.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure Washing, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping. Call Matt 604-465-5566
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
Pay-Less Pro Painting
*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing
604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, Senior rates, Free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 20 Yrs exp. No job too small.Call 778-980-0717
Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,900. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
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
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
LANDSCAPING
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
PETS
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
$45/Hr
ITS BBQ TIME Are you tired of filling your Tanks? We do natural gas lines for BBQs. 778-861-4206
477
REAL ESTATE
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
www.affordablemoversbc.com
Brad 778-552-3900
PETS
$59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
320
MOVING & STORAGE
CEDAR HOGFUEL . FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com
GARBAGE REMOVAL
Special Spring Prices Sawdust Available
Same Day Service Lowest Price in Town Discount for MULTIPLE LOADS
Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC
604-465-5193
Please Call
778-323-2334
477
PETS
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
TRAVEL with bcclassified.com
604 575 5555
GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 7 weeks old. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602
BC&ODVVLÀ HG FRP
ONLINE AD: BC-wide reach! For one week!
USEDVancouver.com
ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!
Call 604.575-5555
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RENTALS 706
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
736
RENTALS
HOMES FOR RENT
749
STORAGE
240th & Dewdney Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrms available $840/mo & $940/mo
Great Location
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet
3 bdrm home on private 5 acre lge rec down, double enclosed garage, lge carport, city water, some pasture, very clean. $2100/mo. Avail May 1st.
and Hydro SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings
(604) 467- 5271 No pets, No Smoking, No BBQ’s.
PARC VUE
Ph. 778-872-0968
Polo Club Apartments
W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
604.465.7221
Onsite Manager
604.465.7713
Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living
750
MAY 1st, bright 2 bdrm bsmnt suite. Incl microwave & dishwasher. Shared laundry. Quiet area Upper M/R park. Prefer mature profess single or couple. N/s n/p. $1000/mo incl hydro. 604-880-4382
604.488.9161
TRANSPORTATION
741
752
OFFICE/RETAIL
Maple Ridge OfďŹ ce & Retail Space
PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground floor commercial space. Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
TOWNHOUSES
830
MOTORCYCLES
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
5K Walk/Run • 10K Run • Kids Run
Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty
604-463-3000
All proceeds benefiting Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation
ROOMS FOR RENT ST
$75 OFF 1 MONTH
Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.
METAL EXCHANGE WE BUY SCRAP METAL
22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or
Call 604-467-3944
WE BUY CARS
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
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Did you just get engaged?
Bring a smile to your community! Advertise your engagement with us, call 604-575-5555
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
~ SENIORS ~ If you are an independent senior looking to share a self contained suite, then, here’s an excellent opportunity for you: We offer 2 large bdrms in West Maple Ridge. close to all amens & WCE, couples welcome! Laundry, housekeeping, medical reminders, personal care (if needed), cable, local phone are all included. The residence has heated wood floors, gas f/p, kitchen, portable d/w, monitored alarm, smoke sensors, off road parking, lunch & dinner. 202nd & Telep. $1500/mo.
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M.Ridge room in 2 bdrm Shared hse $535/m all incl. Female/student pref . May 1st. N/S. 604-506-5416
The Scrapper
Please feel free to call and arrange to have a look: Val or Lani at 604-460-8944 or 778-839-4756
741
OFFICE/RETAIL
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
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2005 HARLEY, soft tail custom. Black & chrome. 30,000 kms. $10,500. Call: 604-820-8218
Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.
746
Jun
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/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
Haney Motor Hotel
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
SUITES, LOWER
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2050/mo. or negotiable Available NOW or April 15.
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
Fully Furnished & Equipped or Unfurnished Based on Your Needs.
12040 - 222nd. St., Maple Ridge 1 BD fr $850 and 2 BD fr $1115 BRAND NEW 1 & 2 Bdrms Stes Insuite laundry, 9 ft ceiling, laminate flooring, u/g parking, storage locker.Contact Dana Dufresne at: danadufresne@ ranchogroup.com
Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
Maple Ridge Central
CertiďŹ ed crime free clean quiet building for mature adults only. 1 bdrm, gas f/p. No smokers No pets $600 + utils.
14179 Reichenback Rd
Call Ralph 9am-5pm 604-467-9300
Includes: Heat, Hot Water Near Shopping & Amenities.
Pitt Meadows Marina
741
OFFICE/RETAIL
rmhfoundation 741
OFFICE/RETAIL
FOUR INDIVIDUAL OFFICES • 10’ X 8.5’ available • Includes heat, A/C & window
ONE OFFICE
• Inside with no windows 12’ x 8’ • Includes heat & A/C and hydro
9:00am on Sunday, June 7 at Fairview Elementary School, Maple Ridge Online pledging, volunteering opportunities, and more information at rmhfoundation.com. Register online at runningroom.com or raceroster.com Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Media Sponsor
ONE CORNER OFFICE
• With windows on 2 sides • Plumbed with sink and shower 10’x9.5’ • Includes heat & A/C and hydro
All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor. One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.
Contact Jim at 604-476-2720
Running Sponsor
Photography sponsored by Little Black Box Photo Booth
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One of Western Canada’s largest home shows---375 exhibitor booths
Ideas. Inspiration. Everything to renovate, decorate & landscape your home. Plus....Design Alley Home Makeover Showcase Sampling Area Everything Backyard Lions’ Hanging Basket Sale Outdoor Lifestyles Action Sports Extreme Stunt Show Times’ BBQ School with World’s best Rib Guy Free Family Fest with tons of things for Kids Psychic Fair Dog Shows Dog Shopping West Coast Amusements Yamaha Mini Moto Rides & more. PLANET ICE, MAPLE RIDGE FRI, MAY 1 4-9 ; SAT, MAY 2 10-8; SUN, MAY 3 10-4
Just $7 gets the entire family in! www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com
FOR THE LOVE
DOGS
of Event ALL THREE DAYS