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The Crown detailed Trooper’s condition when first brought to the B.C. SPCA as evidence of Schneider’s guilt. he former owner of Trooper, The golden retriever was initially a badly neglected and examined by Dr. Adrian Walton of starved golden retriever, was the Dewdney Animal Hospital. Dr. sentenced yesterday after pleading Walton said Trooper suffered from guilty to animal cruelty charges. pressure sores, was missing patches Michael Schneider, formerly of of fur and a had very strong odour Maple Ridge, will have to pay a of feces and urine. $2,000 fine and $404 in restitution “The clinic still smelled bad the to the B.C. SPCA. Schneider was next day,” he said. also barred from owning an animal Dr. Walton said Trooper was also for the next 10 years. wearing an undersized chain choke Schneider requested a longer time collar that needed to be removed to pay the fine on the grounds that with bolt cutters. Trooper weighed he is only working part-time. The judge, who called Schneider’s crime just under 11 kilograms when first examined. He nearly doubled his “a horrendous offence,” ordered weight within a month. him to pay his fines within 12 On first examination, Dr. Walton months. gave Trooper a body score of Due to the dog’s emaciated one out of 10. Five is considered condition and imminent risk of average. “I’ve done a few calls death when first examined by the for the SPCA,” Dr. Walton said, B.C. SPCA, Judge Marion BullerBennett said the maximum fine was “I almost never give out a one. Trooper was a one.” appropriate. Dr. Walton said he ran tests for Trooper is currently living with diseases and parasites, and found new owners who say he is in good the dog had no underlying medical health. problem to explain his condition. Marcie Moriarty, general manager of cruelty investigations for the B.C. SPCA, said she was pleased Schneider acknowledged his wrongdoing by pleading guilty, but thought a stiffer sentence would have been appropriate. “At least a few days in jail would have been warranted,” she said. This SPCA photo shows what Trooper looked like Moriarty said when he was first dropped off in March. Trooper has made a full recovery. “You would never know what he’s Schneider, who said the dog had been through, and that’s a good gotten sick near the beginning of thing,” she said. this year, brought the animal to the Moriarty said she encourages Maple Ridge shelter at the end of people to research an animal before February. At the time, Schneider they become owners, but a lack of denied being the dog’s owner. Staff knowledge wasn’t the problem in at the shelter noted his license this case. “He deliberately didn’t plate, which led to charges being feed the animal,” she said. “He filed against Schneider. obviously knows how to feed Schneider, who owned the dog himself.” for around 18 months, showed Schneider had no prior criminal contrition in court. “In the end, it record. was my fault,” he said. editorial@mrtimes.com

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The Wild Salmon Express will be landing at the Katzie First Nation this Thursday, bringing attention to issues involving salmon farms. The public is welcome to come to the Swaneset longhouse at 6 p.m. for a feast, to hear presentations and to sign a petition. MP Fin Donnelly will be presenting Bill C518 to the legislature in September. Bill C518 will require open pen salmon farms to change to closed-system farms. The 2010 Wild Salmon Express will travel the Fraser River Basin until Aug. 31. “These salmon supporters will cycle through the Fraser’s 13 sub-watersheds with a mission of connecting the voices, the stories, the knowledge, the concerns and the people who live near the waters of the Fraser River, enabling people to take concrete action based on networked wisdom to promote the sustainability of salmon stocks for future generations,” said a news release. This summer’s Ripple Relay of the Fraser River is a 31-day long Tour de Fraser in the season when spawning sockeye salmon travel upriver.

A charge of supplying liquor to a minor is proceeding to court against a 19-year-old Maple Ridge man. The charge stems from a party in the 12300 block of 205 Street in Maple Ridge on May 15. A 17-year-old female had to be taken to hospital with alcohol poisoning by members of the B.C. Ambulance Service. An investigation into the incident was completed by Ridge Meadows RCMP, which has resulted in the charge being approved. The accused will make his first court appearance in early September.

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he provincial government’s decision to cut 14 ambulances from its transfer ﬂeet in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley to save money has reduced the service by 29,489 transfers each year, the New Democrats said Monday. A transport ambulance is used to get patients to and from medical appointments at the hospital. Cutting the ambulance transfer ﬂeet is part of a $5.9 million, 36 per cent cut to the services that was enacted July 1, according to an NDP release. “Patients all over the region are paying a high price for the cut to transfer services,” said Adrian Dix, NDP health critic. “It has led to long waiting times, with some patients waiting until two or three in the morning before they get back to their hospital room or home. This causes delays and problems at a time when hospitals are jammed. It is a false economy with a heavy price for patients and staff alike.” The NDP cited the example of Christine Stirman of Surrey, who suffers from the motor neuron disease called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also

known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Stirman has had to wait as long as eight hours to get home from Surrey Memorial Hospital, returning at one time as late as 3:30 a.m. She’s also been forced to miss medical appointments because a transfer ambulance was not available. According to her daughter, Tina Da Costa, the cut has been more detrimental now that her mother is also suffering from an extreme case of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease. “Many of her blisters are open wounds, susceptible to secondary bacterial infection. Our top priority in treating this disease is preventing secondary infections, as there is no treatment for the Hand, Foot and Mouth virus itself,” she stated in a chronology backgrounder the NDP also released. “Incidentally, this condition is also contagious, which means not only was my mother at risk, but it was also not in the best interest of the public for her to be in a location that was so heavily

populated by other ill individuals.” Before the service cuts, Stirman’s daughter said the longest her mother had to wait for an ambulance to take her either to or from the hospital was 30 to 90 minutes. On July 17th she waited eight hours for the ambulance after being discharged from hospital, where she had gone for an assessment as her blisters were worsening. Other waits have been in the ﬁve-hour range. Her family now says they feel a great sense of helplessness as the blisters keep developing but they are concerned about the waiting times in hospital. “She will be exposed to germs and bacteria that could potentially be lethal. We already suspect she may have potentially picked up this virus in the hospital as no one involved in her care and no family members have or have had this virus, her daughter wrote. — Postmedia Network. See the related letter to the editor in the Mailbag on Page 9.

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Two arrested in bar fight case Family members of a Maple Ridge man who suffered brain damage during a bar ﬁght say they’re relieved that two men have been arrested in connection with the incident. “Hopefully, they get what they deserve,” said Christina Parent, ex-wife of Delane Parent, who was involved in a brawl at Wolf Bar on Lougheed Highway in June. Parent walked away with minor injuries, but two days later he was found collapsed in his home suffering from stroke-like symptoms. Parent remains in hospital, paralyzed on his right side and barely able to talk, his ex-wife said. “He’s able to use his leg a little bit. Still can’t use his arm,” she said. “The talking’s

not going to come back much, because parts of his brain are actually dead.” The father of two teenagers loved carrying on a conversation, she added. Ridge Meadows RCMP have recommended charges of assault causing bodily harm and aggravated assault against two men arrested Aug. 6. Their names will be released if charges are approved by Crown counsel. “We’re not alluding to where these people work,” an RCMP spokesman said. “However, a good part of our investigation was surrounding people who are staff at the Wolf bar.” — By Laura Baziuk with files from Cheryl Chan/Postmedia Network

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Cops looking into ‘cat burglaries’ Ridge Meadows RCMP are investigating a break in to a home on 205A Street in Maple Ridge. It is believed the burglary occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday with the thieves gaining entry through a sliding door at the back of the home. The thieves made off with some guitars, a television, an X-Box and games. “We want to alert our citizens to two similar ‘cat burglary’ style break-ins.” Said Inspector Derren Lench. “With the warm weather, people have had their windows and doors open more than usual, and sometimes these windows and doors do not get closed, or locked, making it easy for a thief to gain entry. “Most thieves do not want anyone around when they’re committing their crimes, so these types of incidents do not happen often. If you think there’s someone inside your home, try to call police without alerting the suspects. In many cases, you might have to wait for the criminals to leave your home before calling. Police will continue to patrol our residential neighbourhoods, looking for anyone suspicious.” ❚ Just after 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 19, Ridge Meadows RCMP were advised of a theft of a motor scooter that had taken place just over 2 hours previous on 102 Avenue in Maple Ridge. The investigator made sure the details of the theft were sent out to police agencies, and adjoining RCMP detachments right away. This went a long way, as a trafﬁc stop in the Mission RCMP Detachment area resulted in the recovery of the scooter, and the arrest of three individuals. Inspector Derren Lench said that “getting the details as quick as we did really helped us get the word out. Quite often people hesitate in calling the police, but the sooner we’re notiﬁed, the better

chance we have of getting property back, and locating the person responsible.” ❚ Ridge Meadows RCMP are investigating a home break in where the suspects stole a signiﬁcant amount of jewelry from a senior woman. The incident occurred between 8:15 and 11 a.m. Thursday in the 12300 block of 216 Street in Maple Ridge. The thieves entered the home by climbing through an open window. ❚ An alert citizen is being credited with assisting in the arrest of a well-known 33-yearold man. Just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, the citizen observed the suspect stealing a neighbour’s bicycle.

The bike’s owner was called by the witness, and advised of the theft and a description of the thief. The bike’s owner then recovered the bike at the end of Somerset Drive in Pitt Meadows, near the owner’s home. He then located the suspect just outside the Real Canadian Superstore, and contacted Ridge Meadows RCMP. Police attended and in identifying the thief located merchandise the man had just stolen from the Superstore. Police also found the suspect to be in violation to conditions that were imposed on Aug. 16 when the man was released by the courts. He was held for a ﬁrst court appearance on Monday.

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teams at the Grade 8, junior varsity and varsity levels and will struggle to find field time for the three teams with only two hours of practice time after school on weekdays. “We had to lobby just to get an extra hour of time on gamedays just because we can’t stop a game right at five o’clock [when PMSC gets the field] if it’s not over yet, said Goulet. “I’ll still take the field, though, and work out the politics later.” The PMSC is now in discussion with the City, as well as Parks and Leisure, on the construction and design of a field accessible washroom and shower building for field users, which will complete the project in its entirety. The sand-based field won’t get water-logged because it is equipped with drainage ducts, which will help prevent any water retention, and the lighting allows for maximum use throughout each day, Palis noted. — With additional reporting by Scott McKenzie

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Paltry bail too low for this accused

The story of Aleksandr Plehanov, a substitute teacher facing five counts of sexual interference, is shocking on many levels. While we extend Plehanov the same consideration we would give to any person accused of a crime — the presumption of innocence until proven guilty — we wonder why the court decided to grant him bail. Shouldn’t anyone accused of sex crimes against children be held in custody until trial due to the serious nature of the allegations? Not in the court’s view. Plehanov was originally released on a $500 recognizance, which means he wasn’t actually required to hand over $500 to the court. Nor was he required to leave a deposit or have another person agree in writing to be responsible for him until the case is over. In effect, the $500 recognizance was meaningless. After a May 13 court appearance to face a fourth count of sexual interference, Plehanov was ordered to pay a “cash bail” of $400 — meaning he did actually have to pay that amount. Four weeks later, he was back in court to face a new charge of criminal harassment. This time, the court released him on a cash bail of $1,000. When “Only $1,400 in bail? That hardly he returned seems like enough considering the to court last week to face serious nature of the charges.” a fifth charge of sexual interference, he was not asked to pay any more. Let’s get this straight: a person accused of five counts of sexual interference and one count of criminal harassment is asked to pay only $1,400 in bail? That hardly seems like enough considering the serious nature of the charges. The only reason we’re learning of the details of Plehanov’s bail is because the Crown wants him to forfeit the first payment of $400 for breaching the conditions of his release. So what is the point of bail anyway? If it’s to keep accused criminals on the straight and narrow while they await trial, shouldn’t the amounts be set higher for serious charges? After all, bail for disgraced cancer fundraiser Steve Fonyo was set at $20,000 after he was accused of credit card fraud. Since he couldn’t pay, he remained in custody. Of course, Fonyo has an extensive criminal record, a factor that likely influenced the amount of his bail. But really, a total of $1,400 for charges of sex crimes against children? Only in the court’s world would that amount be high enough. ■ Your View Last week’s question Should the Tamil refugees be allowed to stay in Canada? YES 11.43% NO

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information is a criminal offence punishable by p until a few weeks ago I assumed I was incarceration. The federal government correctly enjoying a typical Canadian summer. Lots of notes there is something fundamentally wrong about barbecuing, camping by the water, and catching threatening people with jail for choosing not to share up on some leisure reading. But I understand now that private information. I’m completely out of the loop. But according to the groups and Apparently I’m supposed to be organizations whose collective bowels jumping up and down and waving my are in an uproar over plans to scrap the arms in hysteria and panic because the mandatory questionnaire, we should government is making some changes to keep the law as it is because it’s never the census. Oh the horror! Yup, making enforced anyway. Hmmm, I wonder the long form questionnaire voluntary how a similar argument would have instead of mandatory is a constitutional gone over when the government of the crisis of epic proportions. It’s the next John day was preparing to decriminalize piece in Stephen Harper’s scary, hidden Martin homosexuality. agenda. After all, no one was going to jail for According to statisticians, lawyers, Stiff Sentence being in a same-sex relationship. Come bureaucrats, academics and a host to think of it, why did we go through of other pointy-heads, a voluntary all the fuss about getting rid of capital questionnaire is unreliable and totally punishment anyway? useless. We will be utterly clueless and have no No one was being executed any more so what hard data with which to plan policy, infrastructure, was the big deal? Hell, most people couldn’t even resource allocation or anything else. It’s surely the remember the last time we had a hangin’ in these end of civilization. parts. It’s interesting that every single Fortune 500 Whether a bad and unjust law is being enforced company uses voluntary questionnaires, surveys or not is irrelevant. But apparently foes of the and interviews as the central methodology in their government’s announced plans on the census, market research. Clearly the data they work with is including all three opposition parties, the Canadian completely unreliable and useless. Bar Association and the Canadian Association of Surveys, questionnaires and interviews; all University Teachers, are adamant we maintain the voluntary by the way, are also the dominant data status quo. collecting tools in psychology, sociology, and several “Ironic” isn’t quite the word I’m looking for. But other academic disciplines. Obviously we should burn every thesis, dissertation, there must be a word that aptly sums up a scenario where opposition politicians, lawyers and academics research report, textbook and scholarly publication are insisting it is appropriate that the threat of jail be that utilized a voluntary survey because these used to coerce citizens into ﬁlling out a questionnaire automatically render the information collected that demands personal and private information. Yet unreliable and useless. at the same time, these are the most vocal opponents Every polling company and market research of proposed legislation that would incarcerate repeat, consultant should close their doors in shame violent offenders. because they’re nothing but a bunch of fraudulent I’m not about to let this fuss over nothing distract tricksters who charge big bucks for unreliable and me from my summer. Besides; if liberals, socialists, useless information collected by way of voluntary separatists, lawyers and teachers are all against questionnaires and telephone interviews. I say, “lock something, you just know it’s got to be the right ‘em up.” move. Speaking of “locking ‘em up and die” — this is at John Martin is a criminologist at the University the very heart of the government’s decision to move of the Fraser Valley and can be contacted at John. to a voluntary questionnaire. Martin@ufv.ca. As it stands, refusing to divulge personal

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❚ Mailbag thousands of homeless that are already here and whose needs are being ignored by all levels of government. Even if the “system” identifies terrorists amongst the immigrants, even if after years of appeals and retrials they are ordered out of the country, history has shown that they will remain, or will soon return. The only people that the present system rewards are the lawyers, federal official, and the criminals that have brought them to our shores. The Sri Lankans are simply being used. They are a source of profit. They are simply a group capable of paying sufficiently to buy their way to the front of the line. This has little to do with true refugees, the worldwide accepted process for orderly relocation of the world’s most needy, or what is right. If the present “shipment” is delivered successfully, there will be thousands more coming. What will we do then? Graham Mowatt Maple Ridge

Broken ambulance a sign of the times Editor:

On Aug. 18, I was staining the top of the fence and standing on a three-step ladder. As I stepped down, I fell. An ambulance was called. There were no ambulances available in Maple Ridge so one came from Port Moody. The paramedics did an excellent job. However, the ambulance would not start. The paramedics called for another ambulance; it came from Mission and I was transported to the hospital. The paramedics from Port Moody had to call a taxi for themselves. A tow truck took the ambulance away. Considering the lapse of time from the event of the 911 call to my arrival at the hospital, had this event been life-threatening, the outcome would have been much more serious than what it was; that is, a broken collarbone and wrist. This experience of mine is just one example of the negative effects caused by government cutbacks to ambulance services, including the lack of proper maintenance of vehicles. Bryan Whittall Maple Ridge

Past is a blast Editor:

I read Alan Woodland’s article with a smile, (Market awakens war memories, Aug.

20). Like him I am British born and within a few years of similar age. Although it is the aftermath of war I remember most when rationing was in place and there was little to be had. When sugar came off ration I was about ﬁve years old and mom gave me six pence (I can’t tell you what the equivalent would be) to go up to the corner store and buy broken tea biscuits. My husband, who is a few years older than I, tells the tale of an incendiary shell whizzing through the bars of his baby crib and settling in the wall above his head just as the china cupboard came down over the crib and saved him from death as a V1 bomb had skidded over the house roof and taken it off. He says that when the warden crawled in to see if he was all right he was fast asleep. What a nightmare for his mother. His article also made me think that we don’t seem to have learned much over the years. There are still mothers around the world waiting for the bombs to fall. Folks giving up their lives for freedom from terror. Thanks Alan for a blast from the past, as they say. Liz Hancock Maple Ridge

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Your recent editorial followed by a reader’s personal story of her family’s difﬁculties as a refugee are moving but miss a vital reality. This is not an isolated incident of refugees trying to start a new life. This is but a trial balloon carefully orchestrated by the worse kind of criminals, human smugglers looking at ways to proﬁt. Why are there families with children included? Just a means to an end. If it was an isolated incident that would not be repeated, I would suggest that we should forgo the hypocrisy that is presently being followed and immediately allow all 500 refugees to enter Canada. Imprison the captain and crew for 20 years and sell the ship for scrap so that it will never again be used to smuggle human beings. Spend the millions of dollars that the present process will waste to help the

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❚ The Summer Reading Club wraps up with a party at 3:30 p.m. at the Memorial Peace Park Bandstand. Children’s musician Will Stroet will be performing original, high-energy and interactive music in both English and French. Come to collect your medal for all of the reading you did over the summer and dance along to Will’s award winning music. For more information, call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 467-7417.

August 25

❚ The Teen Summer Reading Club wraps up with a party at 3 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Public Library. Bring a book to trade with other club members. There will be prizes, snacks and lots of fun. For more information, call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 467-7417.

❚ The HOMINUM Fraser Valley Chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Its next meeting is on Friday Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. For information and location, please call Art at 462-9813 or Don at 329-9760.

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❚ Discover what Downtown Maple Ridge has to offer at the Downtown Maple Ridge Summer Market on August 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Memorial Peace Park on 224th St. next to the Haney Farmers’ Market – enjoy entertainment, kids’ activities and local vendors in a fun street market atmosphere. The focus will be on pets and businesses that sell pet products and offer services for pets. The next BIA-organized market will occur on Sept. 25. Call the DMRBIA at 467-2420 or visit downtownmapleridge. ca for more information. More community listings on Page 22

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Maple Ridge native Nehemie Kankolongo will be attending the Univesity of Wyoming on a football scholarship this school year.

The WLA awards were revealed last week and the Maple Ridge Burrards had two league all-stars for the second straight year. Goaltender Ron Schibild was named first team goaltender and forward Jarrett Davis was named as a second team all-star. Schibild was also given the Leo Nicholson Trophy for goaltender of the year with an 8.14 goals against average and a .800 save percentage. Davis finished fifth in league scoring with 24 goals and 49 assists for 73 points in 2010. Coquitlam’s Dane Dobbie, who was selected after the Burrards picked Tyler Codron in the 2008 draft, was named as the league’s most valuable player.

Those yards and those touchdowns were a major editorial@mrtimes.com contributor to what was Centennial’s first provincial ehemie Kankolongo football championship in 43 (pronounced NAMY years. kank-uh-LONGKankolongo also put up o)wanted to play division one gaudy numbers in the regular NCAA football so badly that season – 58 carries for 537 he rode a bus for 36 hours yards and five touchdowns in to Laramie, Wyoming for a five games. football camp. However, those stats Now that rosters are set and weren’t enough to earn fall camp is upon us, he’s him an All-Province nod, as been named starting tailback Vancouver College’s Garret as a true freshman for the Sanvido was named AllUniversity of Wyoming Province tailback and Notre Cowboys this September. He’ll attend school on a full Dame’s Stephen Spagnuolo, another tailback, received scholarship. the BC offensive player of the “That was the school that year award. wanted to give a shot to a After the Subway Bowl, Canadian kid...” Kankolongo Kankolongo said that he had said. been playing with a chip “People think of me as a on his shoulder ever since courageous, driven young the All-Province selections man who was willing to do came out, which at the very anything to get a scholarship least helps to explain his but the reality is I just dominance couldn’t afford in the a flight.” championship Kankolongo, game. a Maple Ridge “When you’re a good player in It may not native, spent high school you get away with a lot have helped his time in Kankolongo’s of stuff. Not here..” high school stock that he at Centennial Nehemie Kankolongo was playing Secondary in alongside the Coquitlam, province’s playing for (and maybe the provincial the country’s) best all-around champion Centaurs football player in Durant, who will team. play receiver for Nevada. As a 5’11, 200-pound Wyoming’s coaching staff tailback, he teamed up with put together a relatively full receiver-turned-quarterback 2010 recruiting class with 23 Lemar Durant to provide the signees (the limit is 25), and best one-two punch in high Kankolongo is being heralded school football last season. Durant will be on scholarship as their top recruit. According to Scout.com, at the University of Nevada a college football recruiting in September. database, Kankolongo was The two had talked about the 102nd ranked tailback teaming up at the collegiate in North American high level since the ninth grade, school football last season. envisioning themselves He was also ranked as one playing at the Rose Bowl at of the top 50 prospects in the UCLA. Northwest region. “At the end of the day, And while most freshman Wyoming was where I football players don’t tend wanted to go, and [Durant] to get frequent playing time was comfortable and until their second or third confident in Reno so that year of college, tailback is a was that,” said Kankolongo. position of need at Wyoming, When the Centaurs played meaning Kankolongo figures the W.J Mouat Hawks of to step into the regular Abbotsford in the Subway rotation immediately. Bowl last December, He’s already listed at the Kankolongo rushed for 219 top of the Cowboys’ depth yards off of 37 attempts with chart. four touchdowns in their Turns out that five-state, 3639-36 win.

by Scott McKenzie

Peewee Knights finish second at Chilli Bowl The Meadow Ridge peewee Knights, coming off their first place finish at their home tournament last weekend, won three games and lost one in Chilliwack’s tournament Sunday. The Chilliwick Blue Giants, who won the tournament, were the only team to score on the Knights when they drove down the field on their first posession and scored. The Giants beat the Knights 6-0. Before that game, the Knights beat North Surrey 26-0, and also shutout Coquitlam and the Chilliwack Red Giants later in the day. Rushing touchdowns came from Jeremie Kankolongo, Drake Kindred and Jaden Shanley. Kankolongo also returned an interception for a touchdown. The Knights’ tournament MVP was defensive end Trent Cooper, who had multiple sacks and tackles for losses throughout the day.

Flames’ exhibition schedule underway

The Ridge Meadows Flames are plugging away at their exhibition schedule, already having played three games this past week. They started with a 3-2 overtime win in a rookies only game against Aldergrove on Wednesday, but lost 3-2 in overtime to Port Moody Friday and also lost against Gardenview Sunday 4-2.

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In 2009, Nehemie Kankolongo of Maple Ridge (right) and teammate Lemar Durant (left) helped the Centennial Centaurs win their first provincial title since 1966. Wayne Leidenfrost/Postmedia December and will have to Nehemie’s younger brother hour bus ride was worth it in continue to earn all of the Jeremie plays peewee the end. playing time he gets. football for the Meadow But now he’s making the “The opportunity is there Ridge Knights and is starting jump from high school to for me and I’m gonna work to show ﬂashes of his elder college, which is a whole my butt off to get on the ﬁeld sibling already. other animal when it comes and make some plays to help “He’s a competitor and to football. my squad.” hates to lose and I always What’s different about it? Kankolongo is planning on tell him to play beyond his “Just everything. Let’s face majoring in communications it, when you’re a good player age because I feel he’s much at Wyoming in order to get more advanced physically in high school you get away into journalism as he plans and mentally than his peers with a lot of stuff. Not here. for life after football. so I expect him to dominate Practices are longer, more But, contrary to what his every game,” said Nehemie intense, more physical, more parents say, he never had a of Jeremie. mental and more draining,” plan B. Of course, getting the said Kankolongo. “I knew I was talented and scholarship and being named “Everybody on the team I knew I could play football starter (an extremely rare was a good high school with the best of the best and feat for a Canadian playing player so you’re competing college football was just the American college football) with the best players from only goal I had.” isn’t even half the battle. different areas and it gets As for that bus ride, Kankolongo is coming to pretty chaotic. It’s still though, Kankolongo said a young team that just won football though, so it’s just “I wouldn’t advise it to the New Mexico Bowl over an adjustment that you have anybody.” Fresno State University last to make.”

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Take a Peek! For those of you who have been to my storytimes, you know I like to wiggle my waggle. So naturally I could not resist taking a peek at Michael Ian Black’s Chicken Cheeks. This book will help you to develop an interesting collection of words for, well, you know, your behind, as well as solving the mystery of what it is that the bear is looking at. Kevin Hawkes’ charming illustrations help make this a fun story for the whole family. A real “must read.” Looking for a new bedtime story? Try The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood. There are various types of quiet - “last one to get picked up from school quiet,” “sleeping sister quiet,” “pretending you’re invisible quiet” - each with its own distinct mood. With ﬁttingly muted illustrations, this endearing, understated and gently humorous book captures the essence of each sort of silence. It is bound to become a classic. Do you have a child who is fascinated by bugs? Then The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields is the book for you. It is populated with everything from no-see-ums to stink bugs to termite queens. Shields’ clever verse combined with Scott Nash’s lively illustrations bring the characters in this story to life and really show the reader what it takes to be the “bugliest” bug. If you have not read any of Jan Thomas’ books, then now is the time to start. Rhyming Dust Bunnies is a hilarious story of four dust bunnies named Ed, Ned, Ted and Bob. Thomas’ bright, primary coloured drawings are wonderfully done and help move the story to its inevitable conclusion. This book will hook you into Thomas’s work and leave you wanting more.

Too often as parents we look for storybooks for our children while ignoring some wonderful picture books in the non-fiction or fact book area! If you’re tired of the same old ABC books, you’ll have to try LMNO Peas by Keith Baker. Written in rhyme, this lovely picture book teaches children their ABCs while using interesting vocabulary not normally seen in this genre. The bright, colourful illustrations will invite conversation while you and your child find out exactly what those crazy peas are doing. Check it out! It is easy to see why Birdsongs, by Steve Jenkins and Betsy Franco was chosen as a Caldecott Honor book. Jenkins uses a variety of textures and media to create delightful illustrations of birds that are almost photographic in quality. Each page has a new bird and its song. Franco’s text offers “feathery facts,” and also hides some counting practice! This is a wonderful book to cozy up with and share with your child. Which Way? by Marthe Jocelyn introduces children to how people navigate the world. Simple text and bright pictures illustrate travel essentials like road signs, directions and stoplights as well as various forms of transportation. This is a wonderful first concept book that is not to be missed. And don’t forget to come and celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club with us on Tuesday, August 24 at the bandstand in Memorial Peace Park. The party starts at 3:30 pm with children’s musician Will Stroet performing his original, high-energy and interactive music. Come and collect your medal for all the reading you have done over the summer and dance along with Will’s awardwinning music! Susan Redmond is a librarian at the Maple Ridge Public Library.

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hen it comes to backpack safety, most people tend to think about injuries caused by a heavy backpack or one worn improperly. However, there are other dangers associated with backpacks and caution should be used. Backpacks come in all shapes and sizes and can be a handy tool for students or adults. When worn correctly, with weight evenly distrubuted across the back and shoulders, backpacks can be safer and more effective than using a purse or briefcase. But many people wear overly loaded backpacks slung over one shoulder, which can pose problems with posture and lead to back issues. In addition to the physical strain backpacks can cause, they can be a danger in other ways. Many people fail to recognize how much space a backpack can take up. Entering the tight quarters of a school bus or commuting on a train or bus means a bulky backpack can knock into other people. If that backpack is full of heavy, cumbersome books or even a laptop computer, an inadvertent bump by the pack can cause injuries. Also, backpacks taken off and placed in bus aisles can be a tripping hazard. Students also can be injured if a heavy pack falls on them. Children tucking backpacks

into lockers or classroom cubbies may find that they slide out and hit another classmate. Backpacks change the way individuals walk. Because the person is carrying around extra weight, he or she may lose balance or trip and fall, especially when going down steps. To avoid these secondary hazards from backpacks, consider these tips. * Don’t overload a backpack. Carry only what is necessary. If too many books are the issue, parents should talk to the school administrators and teachers to reach a happy medium regarding textbook usage. * When on the bus, safely store the backpack on a lap or under the seat. Be sure straps or the pack itself is not extending into the aisle. * Avoid rolling backpacks, which can be difficult to roll. Some schools ban these styles because of tripping hazards. * Recognize how much space the backpack takes up when worn. Be conscious of others when turning around or entering a confined space. * Hold on to stair rails and do not run with a heavy backpack to help avoid slips and falls. * Choose a lightweight backpack. Canvas backpacks are generally lighter in weight than leather backpacks. Do not add extra weight unnecessarily.

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Offers available at participating dealers only. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. Inventory may vary by dealer. Dealer order or transfer may be required. †Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from Jul. 1/10 to Aug. 31/10 (the “Program Period”) on the purchase or lease of most new 2010/2011 Ford vehicles (excluding 2010/2011 F-150 Raptor, F-Series Chassis Cabs, E-Series Cutaways and Stripped Chassis, F-650/F-750 and 2011 Mustang Shelby GT 500). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford employees (excluding any CAW negotiated bonuses or other periodic employee special offers). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Employee Pricing is raincheckable and combinable with the Commercial Connection Program but not combinable with, CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance, A/X/Z/D/F-Plan and A/Z-Plan Loyalty program incentives. ▲Offer valid from Jul. 1/10 to Aug. 31/10 (the “Program Period”) at participating Canadian dealers to Canadian residents only. Any customer that test drives a new Ford vehicle during the Program Period and purchases or leases a new competitive vehicle and takes delivery of that vehicle within 100 hours of the original Ford test drive will be eligible to receive a $100CDN offer. To claim the $100CDN offer the customer must return to the original Ford test drive dealer within 100 hours of the original Ford test drive and present the dealer with a dated and signed Retail Buyers Agreement as proof of purchase/lease and delivery. Offer will be paid out in the form of a cheque from Ford Motor Company of Canada after eligibility is verified. Limit one (1) $100CDN offer claim per person during the Program Period. Drive one 4ur School program test drives do not qualify. ‡Offer valid from July 1, 2010, to August 31, 2010 (the “Offer Period”). Customers who purchase or lease a new 2010 or 2011 Ford vehicle (excluding Shelby GT500, F-150 Raptor, Medium trucks) (an “Eligible Vehicle”) and finance through Ford Credit, Canada will receive [$500]/[$750]/[$1000] (the “Offer”) on [Focus/Fiesta/Fusion/Fusion Hybrid/Mustang/Taurus/Escape/Escape Hybrid/Ranger]/ [Edge/Flex/Explorer/Explorer Sport Trac/Expedition/E-Series/Transit Connect]/[F-150/F-250 to F-550]. The new vehicle must be delivered and/or factory ordered from your participating Ford dealer during the Offer Period. Only one (1) Offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per customer. This offer is raincheckable. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. This offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, FALS, Commercial Connection Program or Daily Rental Allowances incentives. Customer may use the Offer amount as a down payment or choose to receive a rebate cheque from Ford of Canada, but not both. Taxes payable before Offer amount is deducted. ▲▲Purchase a new 2011 Ford Fiesta S sedan / 2010 Ford Focus SE / 2010 Ford Fusion S / 2010 Ford Escape XLT I4 automatic / 2010 Ford Ranger Super Cab Sport 4x2 / 2010 Ford Edge SE / 2010 Ford F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 / 2011 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab Diesel 4x4 for $13,944 / $15,970 / $19,421 / $21,708 / $15,026 / $27,964 / $29,193 / $57,010 after Total Price Adjustment of $405 / $4,529 / $4,728 / $5,391 / $6,073 / $4,035 / $9,706 / $12,339, is deducted (Total Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment $405 / $1,529 / $1,228 / $1,891 / $1,573 / $2,035 / $4,206 / $8,339, and delivery allowance of $0 / $3,000 / $3,500 / $3,500 / $4,500 / $2,000 / $5,500 / $4,000). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Employee Price Adjustment and delivery allowance have been deducted. All offers include $1,350 / $1,450 / $1,450 / $1,500 / $1,400 / $1,500 / $1,500 / $1,500 freight and air tax; but exclude license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. **Program in effect from July 1 to September 30, 2010 (the “Program Period”). To qualify for a Ford Recycle Your Ride Program (“RYR”) rebate (“Rebate(s)”), customer must qualify for and take part in either the “Retire Your Ride Program” delivered by Summerhill Impact with financial support from the Government of Canada, or Summerhill Impact's "Car Heaven Program". To qualify for the "Retire Your Ride Program", which offers $300 cash or rebate on the purchase of a 2004 or newer vehicle, customer must turn in a 1995 model year or older vehicle in running condition (able to start and move) which has been properly registered and insured for the last 6 months (12 months in B.C.) to an authorized recycler. To qualify for the "Car Heaven Program", customer must turn in a 2003 model year or older vehicle in running condition which has been registered and insured for the last 6 months to an authorized recycler. If a customer qualifies for Car Heaven or Retire Your Ride, Ford of Canada (“Ford”) will provide an additional Rebate, with the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2010/2011 Ford or Lincoln vehicle, in the amount of $1,000CDN (Focus, Fusion Mustang, Transit Connect, Ranger), $2,000CDN (Taurus, Escape, Edge, Flex , Explorer, Sport Trac), or $3,000CDN (F150, F250-550, E-Series, Expedition, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT, Navigator) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Rebate amount may be used as a down payment or received as cheque from Ford, but not both. RYR Rebates are available to residents of Canada only excluding Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory, and Nunavut. Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period to qualify for a Rebate. Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Rebates are raincheckable. Rebates not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, Commercial Connection, or Daily Rental Rebates and Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. © 2010 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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September 1 & 2

❚ The Emerald Pig Theatrical Society is holding auditions for Butterﬂies Are Free by Leonard Gershe. The auditions will be held at Fraser Room at the Maple Ridge Library at 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.by appointment. Please call Sharon Malone at 476-1984 for an audition time or email: emeraldpig@ theatrebc.org.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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INDEX Community Notices ....................................1000 Family Announcements ...........................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

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General Employment

Now Hiring

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EXPERIENCED FLATBED Drivers Needed for Trips between US and Canada. Great Pay Package/Excellent Miles. 50.00 Tarp pay, 1,000.00 sign on bonus. 515-221-9756. www.wylietrucking.com

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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EMPLOYMENT 1240

General Employment

GRAND PRODUCTION Testing requires Supervisors, Night Operators, Operators, immediately for Grande Prairie and Red Deer area. Must have valid drivers license and pass drug test. Excellent wages and benefits. Forward resume to: Fax 780-539-3008 or email: cbean@grantpts.com

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Pharmacy Tech Trainees Needed Retail Pharmacies & Hospitals need trained Techs & Assistants. No Exerience? Need Training? Training & Job Placement available 1-888-748-4130

1310 Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. If you’ve been looking for a home-based opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work. Qualified applicants receive training, support and monthly remuneration. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

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Home Support

CAREGIVER required, nonsmoker, part time, weekends and eves. + some relief when needed for disabled man in Maple Ridge, experience not necessary will to train. Call 604-466-0802.

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Hotel Restaurant

WATERFRONT RESORT in Tofino seeks management couple. Exc salary + accomodations & bonus package. Exp preferred. Call 250-266-1711 or email: emilkulcsar@yahoo.ca

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Medical/Dental

Trades/Technical

GASFITTER / SERVICEMAN Required immediately. Gasfitter Furnace Serviceman. Fax resume to 250-787-1320. Call 250-787-1361. This is a full time position with excellent future for the right person. GLAZIER (at least 2nd year) required for full time employment in Northern Alberta and Northern BC. All service/commercial projects. Excellent benefits, Top wages & relocation expenses available. Contact Bob Normandeau 780-532-4711 or 780-228-1914 or resume to bnormandeau@allwestglass.com www.all-westglass.com JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN 4th year and Inst. Tech. Wanted SE Sask. Provincial Parks, lakes, golfing, fishing, etc. South East Electric Ltd., Box 1238, Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 - Fax: 306-453-2022 southeastelectric#1@sasktel.net

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Cats

KITTENS 7 weeks old 3 tabby, 1 black & white. Litter trained, socialized. $30/ea. 604-533-3954

PAPILLONS. THREE females for sale. Two puppies and 3 yr female. All have CKC, microchip, vaccines. Small and friendly. $600 - 1200 Call 604 527 8948

YORKIE SHIH TZU, male, 9 weeks old, vet✔, shots/ dewormed, $525. 604-904-9280

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Business Services

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Business Services

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

2 BR+DEN, Fireplace, all appliances, W/D, HW flooring, 2 secure parking, WO facility in complex. Yearly lease. $1600.00/mo. 604-999-7005

6508 7010

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Apt/Condos

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 1 BR & 2 BR Apartments

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AMAZING 2BDRM, 2bth + den * Rent-to-Own * Cora Towers, close to shops/transit. Low Down. Call Dave (604) 787-1413 to view. POCO 2 BR Apts, $755/mo & $775/mo, quiet-family complex, no pets. Call 604-464-0034

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To place your ad call BURNABY, OMA-2, 3 BR, sub Penthouse, 26th flr, 2 bath, granite counters, 2 balcony, 2 prkg, all ammens, storage, f/p, view, very bright $2225. cat ok, avail now . Ray 604-313-8817

Agents

NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. 604-629-8628 www.Mazuma.ca

Real Estate Services

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Residential/Commercial

NON-BANK NON-DEALER Independent Financing Options 604-309-6278 Verico Paragon Mortgage Group Inc www.LendLease.ca

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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6008

Condos/ Townhouses

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Surrey

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6510

Co-ops

115 PLACE CO-OP

6540

Houses - Rent

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6540

BBY N. 3 BR up, 3 BR down, Sept 1, N/s, N/p, base of SFU, $2,800/mo, refs. 778-882-5129

BBY, UPPER Deer Lake. 5 BR, 2 lev, 2 baths, 5 appl, big deck, garage. $2700/mo. By BCIT/Metrotown. NS/NP. 604-897-9841 EXEC DUPLEX, in Trails Edge, on greenbelt. master on mn, 2600 sf, n/s, $2295. 604-308-9633

M. RIDGE, 4 BR, 2 bath, 2300sf, barn for 2 horses, view of Valley, well kept, double garage, $1900, Sept 1, 604-888-2809.. 789-2809 MAPLE RIDGE. Large 3 bdrm family home. 2 bath, 4 appls, family room, double garage, large fenced backyard. Nr schools & all ammens. N/P, N/S. Avail Sept 1, $1450/mo. 604-936-8501 WEST MAPLE RIDGE 1/3 acre 1600SQft 2 plus recrm/3rd bedrm.450 sqft deck 2009Renos $1220 and 2/3 utils.Sept.1st Non smkg quiet 604 625 2555

AUTOMOTIVE 9125

Domestic

1994 FORD Mercury Marquis. 157,000 km. Good shape. Well kept. $2,800 firm. Or: 1990 CADILLAC Seville very good running condition, 187,000 kms. Aircared. $2,800. 604-576-0337

9145

Scrap Car Removal

9145

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9155

9160

604-761-7175 SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

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9160

Sports & Imports

9522

Sports & Imports

2001 HONDA CIVIC LX. Beige, auto, 4 doors. Mint cond. Only 59,600 km. Incl 4 extra mud/snow tires, balanced on rims. $8,000 firm. 604-760-7576 after 5pm 2010 KIA RIO 4 door sedan, 5 speed manual trans, 5000 km, silver. $7350 firm 604-329-6225

Carpentry

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $12,500. Auto, dark blue, PWR Locks/Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes. Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, +extras. Coq. ★ 604-868-3128

9173

Vans

1996 FORD Windstar Van, 173k, pwr wind/drs, aircared, AC, new bakes. $1600 obo. 604-582-5000

9522

RV’s/Trailers

1984 CAMPERVAN, AWNING, 4 burner stove, oven, fridge, toilet, CD player. Excellent cond. $4500 obo, call 604-721-0344

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Electrical

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Flooring/ Refinishing

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless 604-219-6944 We cover the HST

8130

Handyperson

1988 28FT Leisure Coach, 125K, many features & extras, Must Sell, $8,900obo, 604-855-9774

Stevie’s Handyman Services No Job too Small, Good Rates Call Stevie 778-997-0337

8160

Lawn & Garden

2005 29’ JAYCO Trailer. like new, bunk beds, Awning, lrg storage, slide, A/C, $18,000 604-997-9201

2005 CHALLENGER 32’ 5th whl. 3 slides, island kit. Generator. only 3ks $34,500. 604-826-7691

8175

Masonry

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8185

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6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-35

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

1 BR ground level, near all ammens, share wd, np, resp. person, $500, 778-388-7477 1 BR in t/home W. M. Ridge, near hosp. & bus, prof ns, np, share bath, $400, 604-466-3799 msg. M. RIDGE West & Central, share kitchen/bath/wd nr bus np cable utils WiFi incl $500 778-893-2750

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2 BR, Lrg, Queensboro, N. West, avl now, gas f/p, lrg patio/yrd. Nr bus. $850. NS/NP. 604-524-9247

3 Br & Den Upper level of home quiet area by schools. Kitchen, livingroom and shared w/d. n/s n/p Avail. Sept 1st $1300/mo Won’t last long! Call Julianne (604) 536-0220 www.rentinfo.ca Peninsula Property Management BBY Brantford. 2 BR bsmt ste, 4 appls, gas f/p. incls cbl, nr Imperial, Refs Req. Avail Sept 1. $900 + utls. NS/NP. 604-438-5463

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

POCO 1 BR, tile h/w flrs, own w/d, nr all ammens, n/s, n/p, $750 incls utils, Avail Sep 1. 604-942-7109 BBY, SOUTH Slope. Clean 2 BR bsmt. $800/mo incl hydro/cable. Ns/np, no laundry. 778-867-9715 COQ 2 BR ($1100), 1000 sqft, 1 BR ($900), 800 sqft, above grnd ste, nr Douglas College, full patio, full bath, w/d, alrm, prkg incls utils, n/s, n/p, Oct 1, 604-805-4271 COQ 2 BR g/lvl ste, 1100 sqft, 4 appls, full bath, patio, f/p, storage, no dogs, nr ammens, Avail Now, $900 + 40% utils, 604-307-4103

COQ. Near Lough Mall Skytrain. Bright 1 BR. Shared w/d. Ns/np. $700/mo. Immed. 604-931-1945 COQ. NICE, quiet, top flr, reno’d 3 BR, f/p, w/d, N/p, N/s, $1100/mo + 1/2 utils. immed. 604-809-9850 COQ WESTWOOD Plateau NEW legal 3 BR bsmt ste, 2 full bath, 6 s/s appls, 2 sep entry, lam flrs. Av now. $1400. 604-763-2425 MAPLE RIDGE 1200 sf luxury ste, upper flr newer timber style home loft design, 1 - 2 br. vaulted 15 ft ceilings, granite, jacuzzi, river views, lrg deck, satellite, /net, furn w/antiques. Immed. Ref’s $975. 604-657-7945 M/RIDGE. 2 BR + Den, 1500sf

220th/Selkirk. prkg, priv ent, ns,

pet ok, Sept1 $1050 322-0180

N WEST, Queenborough newer 1 BR g/lvl ste, $650/mo incls utils/ cbl/net, nr transit, no laundry, ns. np. Refs. Immed. 604-767-7540 N. WEST, Queensborough, 3 BR, main flr, 1 bath, $1100/mo + utils, available immed, own parking. 604-722-5550 or 604-671-8389

POCO, 3BR bsmt ste, avail Sept 1, $1250 incl util, own w/d, N/P, N/S, nr all amens, Call 778-882-9644, 778-999-3565 PORT MOODY, 2 BR bmnst, avail Sept 1, N/s, N/p, $800/mo incls w/d, cable & utils. 604-931-7035 cel 778-839-7967

6605

Townhouses Rent

PITT MEADOWS 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, Rent geared to income, n/p, 604-465-4851 POCO 2 BR T/H, $815/mo quietfamily complex, no pets. Avail Now, Call 604-464-0034

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

BBY 6994 Greenwood St, Brand New approx 1800sf W/H with finished office, clean, large O/H door, 3 phase power, avail Now. Call 604 929-9493 www.westrockproperty.com

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NEW WEST. 1 BR + den. Sh’d w/d. F/yard. $875/mo incl hydro/ cbl. One friendly dog or cat ok! N/s. Immed. Ref. 604-626-9073

BBY, E. 18th Ave. 2 BR, f/bath, shared laundry - 1/week. Ns/np. $800/mo + 40% hydro. Now. Near elem/high schools. 604-522-9756

NEW WEST. 1 BR, f/ba. $725/mo incl hydro/cbl/’net. Ns/np, no w/d. Sept 1st. Near bus. 604-341-9191

BBY, EAST. 2 BR. Ns/np. $900 incl hydro. Immed. Near bus & schools. 604-777-2038 after 5pm.

NEW WEST. Large 1 BR + den. Nr 22 S/train. $790/mo incl hydro/ cable. Now. Ns/np. 604-710-1864

COQ, MUNDY. Lrg 1 BR & Den g/l, gas f/p, priv w/d, f/bath. $795 incl util. N/p. Sep 1. 604-939-0266

NEW WEST, West End. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Ns/np. Includes util/cable. Available now. 604-522-1896

2006 GENESIS 30’ deluxe 5th wheel & loaded Dodge 1T diesel truck. $49,975. 604-916-4931

8185

Adams Yard & Tree Services: Topping, Hedges, Lawns, Pruning etc. Adam 778-899-4162

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2 BR, M. Ridge, full bath, spacious kitchen, storage. own w/d, priv entry, ns,np, Sept 1 $900 incl utils & cable. Call 604-467-9424

2007 KOMFORT 29ft 5th wheel, fully equipped, great cond, $25,900 obo. Call 604-230-2728

STONE WORK Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone. 604-603-2576 tymerstonework.com

Drainage

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8080

8105

6565

2 BR bsmt ste, M Ridge, large, own laundry, $1100 incls utils, ns np, avail now 604-476-1220

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8073

RV’s/Trailers

FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-761-7175

8030

Houses - Rent

6602

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

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6540

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8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

#1 PAY-LESS PRO PAINTING 30 yrs exp. Summer Specials. Int/ Ext. Power Washing. 604-891-9967

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8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

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MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005

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John 778-881-6737

Renovations & Home Improvement

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring ''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

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Plumbing

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

Interior / Exterior • Small / Big Jobs Comm./Res. • Fully Insured AURA Stone Countertops Crown molding installation. Faux ﬁnish, staining & custom painting. $150 Off (certain restrictions apply)

8240

To advertise call

604-630-3300

TILE& STONE free estimates installation and repairs

778.808.5912 Haney Home Improvement

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8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Additions, renos & new const. Concrete forming & framing specialist. Call 604-218-3064

8250

Roofing

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

8255

Rubbish Removal

Big Phil’s Rubbish Removal Take your junk away same day. Call for rates 778-892-4515

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

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4 pack

Heinz cereal

.20 .25 .25 97 1

Crayola broad tip markers

each

680601

925848

We CHECK AND MATCH major competitor advertized prices on stationery items. See in-store for details.

selected varieties & sizes

10008 68958

261662

Fisher Price diapers

Limit 8 , after limit price 13.98 ea.

24 double rolls 203274

PRICES EFFECTIVE IN THIS AREA ONLY

AUGUST

TUES 24 WED 25

THURS 26

or while stock lasts. We reserve the right to limit quantities.

superstore.ca

President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank

Pricing are in effect until closing Thursday, August 26, 2010 or while stock lasts. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Some items may have ‘plus deposit and/or environmental charge’ where applicable.

*PRICE MATCH. We determine a major competitor based on our assessment of a number of relevant factors that may vary by region. “Items you buy most” refers to our top selling products. We check competitor pricing on the majority of items you buy most on a weekly basis; and in all cases, no less than quarterly. We may not match a competitor’s short term promotional pricing activities(ie. one day sales or ‘door crashers’) or other promotional pricing activities such as ‘2 for 1’ or ‘buy 1 get 1 free’. We do not Price Match all items at all times; where we have Price Matched an item, it will be identified in-store. This is not a price match guarantee where we match any competitor price you find. PRICE CUT. Longer term price reductions on items identified in-store. “Items that matter most to you” refers to our top selling products. WEEKLY SPECIAL. Typically in effect from Friday to Thursday of each week on items identified in-store and/or in flyer.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times

FIREBAN? NOPROBLEM! Our 2 shipment of enclosed propane ﬁrepits have arrived! nd

Hurry down before they’re all gone again.

Jackson Grill 75

Jackson Grill 100 Attaches to all RV’s & Boats

11834 - 226th St., Maple Ridge

Warm Hearth

604-467-2200 www.warmhearth.ca

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