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Tenants of a business park in east Maple Ridge allege the prop-erty is home to several illegal marijuana grow operations that have failed to be dismantled de-spite repeated complaints.

Located at the end of 256th Street, past the Fraser Regional Correctional Centre, the Web-ster’s Corner Business Park backs onto thick forest and is far from homes.

On some days, said a man who

owns a unit in the park, the smell of marijuana permeates the en-tire property.

On Wednesday, the skunky scent of fresh marijuana hung in the air, as corrections offi cers took a lunch hour walk past the property.

“It’s bothersome,” said the man, who asked to remain anony-mous.

“These are not thriving busi-nesses. They are thriving grow operations. We stare at it every single day. Yeah, I’m afraid.”

He claims a car has been shot at on the property, an incident that went unreported to police, and several of the supposed grow op-erations have been broken into.

The grow-rips and break-ins have prompted some tenants to

stick signs on their back doors in-dicating there is “no dope here.”

Another owner, who also re-quested anonymity for fear of intimidation, remains concerned for his safety and the structural

damage being done to the units by the pot growers that could eventually affect strata fees.

“This is affecting my business,” he said.

A woman charged in connection with a crash that killed a young couple in Pitt Meadows last year will be tried by judge and jury.

Andelina Kris-tina Hecimovic, who faces two counts of danger-ous driving caus-ing death, has picked a trial in provincial court, for now.

The trial is ex-pected to last four days, but no date has been set.

Rebecca ‘Beckie’ Dyer, 19, and her boyfriend, Johnny De Oliveira, 21, were killed around midnight Oct. 19 when a Toyota Paseo, driven by Heci-movic and heading east on Lougheed Highway, skidded sideways over a concrete median near Harris Road.

The Toyota fl ipped over and slammed into the roof of the Suzuki Swift that Dyer and De Oliveira were travelling in.

Dyer and a friend had just been picked up by her boyfriend from a sold-out Justin Bieber concert in Vancouver.

They were returning home to Pitt Meadows after dropping off Dyer’s friend in Maple Ridge.

They were only two blocks away from the apartment they shared with Dyer’s mom, Debbie.

Investigators allege Hecimovic, then 23, was driving aggressively when she crashed.

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Allege grow ops occupy units at 256th St. property

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Tenants want pot out of parkColleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

A sign on one door at the business park states there isn’t a grow op inside, to deter thieves.

Accused in Pitt fatal picks judge and jury

See Trial, p15See Grow ops, p15

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A forward line of local real-tors has pitched in to make sure Maple Ridge can celebrate the Canucks, together.

Mike and Dick Huber and Scott Meadus of MacDonald Realty have rented out Maple Ridge’s ACT Theatre this Saturday for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Fi-nals, featuring the Vancouver

Canucks and Boston Bruins.Mike Huber, also a local school

trustee, said he was disappoint-ed to read in that there wasn’t being anything done locally for the Canucks games like during the Olympics, when the ACT carried the broadcast of Team Canada’s gold medal win over the USA.

“That was fantastic, there was something like 490 people there for that,” he said. “I was complaining that there wasn’t anything happening for the Ca-nucks’ games, and someone said to do something about it, so we did.”

The theatre can hold 500 peo-ple, and the game will be shown on a giant projection screen. Doors will open at 4 p.m. on Sat-urday and admission is free with a donation of a non-perishable food item, or cash donation, to the Friends in Need Food Bank.

Huber said the venue is al-ready booked for the remaining Canucks games, but they are looking at possibly renting out the ACT’s smaller studio space for future games.

“I hope this will bring the com-munity together,” said Huber. “It’s the least we could do.”

Vancouver is setting up two

giant screens downtown for each playoff game between the Vancouver Canucks take on the Boston Bruins.

Nanaimo also has the play-offs on a big screen in Diana Krall Plaza, while Surrey has a big screen at Central City near 102nd Avenue and King George Boulevard.

Abbotsford is having some of the games in the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Cen-tre, home of the Calgary Flames farm team, the Abbotsford Heat.

Pitt Meadows will not have public screens for the games.

Bring a donation for Friends in Need Food Bank

Much like the greasy mop atop his head, Cale Reining’s fundraising ef-forts have grown out of control.

Reining is raising money for Ca-nuck Place Children’s Hospice by growing out his hair into a hock-ey mullet in-spired by the ‘do sported by his favourite Van-couver Canuck, forward Tanner Glass.

Called Mullets with Meaning, Reining’s fund-raiser is more than just an ex-cuse to sport a terrible haircut, how-ever.

“It’s all about the kids,” says the 20-year-old bartender. “I just wanted to do something positive for play-offs.”

Reining works at Boston Pizza (Vancouver Pizza, during the play-offs) in Pitt Meadows, and when the company heard about his fundrais-ing efforts, they decided chip in as well.

“They are going to be matching ev-ery donation we collect,” said Rein-ing. “I couldn’t believe it when they told me.”

Reining’s original goal was to raise $1,000 for Canuck Place, but with the commitment from Boston Pizza’s corporate offi ce, he estimates he has raised close to $2,200 so far.

And he’s going to keep growing it as long as people keep making dona-tions, he says.

Reining hasn’t trimmed the sides since the Canucks beat Nashville in the second round of the playoffs.

“I’m starting to get superstitious,” he says.

Reining is too young too remember much the Canucks last Stanley Cup playoff run in 1994, when he was just three years old, so this year’s cup run is all the more special for him.

“I don’t want to do anything to jinx them, so I’m not touching it.”

Canuck FanthemFollowing the Canucks victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup fi nals, a little something to listen to until Saturday, Game 2

Ron Comeau, aka RonTech2000, is a Maple Ridge father and authour and producer of the Canucks Fanthem and its Larscheid remix.

He fi rst wrote and recorded it in 2009, but it is still relevant today, Comeau says, “because we are so hungry for the cup.Comeau claims to by a “typical sports nerd.” He‘s been go-ing to Canuck games since he was three years old (1977).“I was there in the lean years (like the Bill Laforge era)

with 8,000 other people in the Pacifi c Coliseum. I call my dad after all the big wins. Like so many other hardcore fans, I have suff ered the 40 years in the wilderness and I am ready to enter the land of milk and honey.”Comeau owns an old yellow Canucks’ jersey with “Free Bubla” on the back. He last wore it during Game 7 of the 1994 Stanley Cup fi nals.“I swore I’d never wear it again until the Canucks were in the fi nals again, so I will be donning it again in the upcoming days. I just tried it on today and it fi ts like a baseball shirt.”Comeau is married and has three children.

“All are big Canucks fans, too.”He has been doing novelty sports raps since 1989. “A buddy and I used to call in the local sports radio talk shows and peel off raps about classic NHL players. The

Canucks Fanthem is the fi rst one I’ve recorded, although I once made a CD with my boys, MC Beige

and MC Püdding, about the joys of living in Port Coquitlam. I’m drawn to local content. The Canucks

Fanthem was played on Team 1040 during the 2009 run.”His prediction for the cup fi nal: Canucks in fi ve.“We’ll start the parade on Pacifi c, then take it up

Georgia ...“Go Canucks Go.”• Go to mapleridgenews.com to hear the Canuck Fanthem.

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(From left) Scott Meadus, Dick Huber and Mike Huber, of MacDonald Realty, rented the ACT’s main theatre, which can hold 500 people. Reining

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A project by the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands will allow farmers and city plan-ners to learn exactly who is using water and how and what amount can be used for other purposes.

It’s called a water demand model, has been completed in the Okanagan and a simi-lar project is about to start in the Lower Mainland, in a partnership between the min-istry and Metro Vancouver.

“You can ask the database almost anything and get in-formation back to you,” said Ted van der Gulik, senior en-

gineer with the ministry.Researchers are about to

start collecting data by driv-ing around and noting land uses, types of crops grown and method of irrigation used in every parcel in the district.

The entire Lower Mainland will be catalogued over two years and it will take about a month to survey Maple Ridge, van der Gulik said.

Once completed, the Metro Vancouver Agricultural Land Use Inventory will show how much land is actively farmed and allow monitoring of any changes in land use.

That then will lead to the Metro Vancouver Agricultur-al Water Demand Model that

can provide a scientifi c esti-mate of current and future water use.

A similar model is already in place in the Okanagan Ba-sin, van der Gulik told Maple Ridge council. In the Okana-gan, 70 per cent of the water supply is used by farmers.

“You don’t have to be much of a rocket scientist to know we’re really going to have a water problem there.” The type of crop grown deter-mines the water used. Alfalfa uses more water than grapes, he pointed out.

“Very quickly you have lots of information about water demand.”

Coun. Craig Speirs said the project would be useful for

Maple Ridge’s planning. For Coun. Al Hogarth, the

quality of soil data remains a challenge and that better soil data is needed.

“I know certain plants will not survive on some of the soil conditions.”

While Health Canada is reassuring the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School Dis-trict that there is no risk to children from the low-level radio frequency (RF) radia-tion emitted by Wi-Fi wire-less internet devices, an international organization representing 47 countries is recommending a ban on all mobile phones and Wi-Fi de-vices from classrooms.

Recent parent concerns about Wi-Fi radiation prompt-ed the School District No. 42 to approach Health Canada for guidance in March.

All elementary and sec-ondary schools in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are equipped with Wi-Fi internet routers.

Health Canada responded, reassuring the district there is nothing to fear from the wireless devices.

“Health Canada has deter-

mined that exposure to RF energy that is below the es-tablished exposure limit is not dangerous to the public, including children,” stated the letter stated.

“These conclusions are consistent with the findings of other international bodies and regulators, including the World Health Organization and the International Com-mission on Non-Ionizing Ra-diation Protection.”

However, a report by the Council of Europe released earlier this month recogniz-es the potential health risks posed by Wi-Fi devices, and recommends its 47 member countries place restrictions on their use in the class-room.

“Waiting for high levels of scientific and clinical proof can lead to very high health and economic costs, as was the case in the past with as-bestos, leaded petrol and to-bacco,” the report states.

Maple Ridge parent and naturopathic doctor Saman-

tha Boutet is leading the charge locally to get Wi-Fi devices taken out of schools.

Boutet has taken her chil-dren out of the public school system over fears from Wi-Fi radiation at local schools.

“I’d love to put them back into the public school sys-tem, but I won’t do that until they provide a space that is free from Wi-Fi radiation,” she said.

“Right now, no provisions are being made for electro-sensitive children.”

Boutet said the council’s report, as well as the recent fi ndings this week by a group of scientists from the World Health Organization – which

found that RF radiation from cell phones was possibly can-cer-causing – demonstrate her concerns are legitimate.

“I have serious concerns about Health Canada’s ob-jectivity,” Boutet said. “The weight of evidence approach they’ve used isn’t really use-ful, when you take into ac-count the amount of research that is funded by the compa-nies that make these prod-ucts.”

School board trustee Mike Huber said the district has also sought guidance from the provincial Ministry of Education as to address the issue of possible radiation risks. Huber said he expects a report back from the dis-trict’s health and safety offi -cer in the coming weeks.

He insisted district staff and trustees are not taking the matter lightly.

“Where’s there’s smoke, there’s likely a little bit of fi re, so this is something we are taking seriously,” he said. “I can appreciate that some peo-ple think that we’re probably not taking steps as quickly as they would like ... but we’re not health authorities.”

Health Canada maintains Wi-Fi is safeBut new report recognizes potential risks, recommends ban in classrooms

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A downtown developer is pointing to a trio of triggers that have moved a stalled project on 119th Avenue into the build phase.

Work should begin soon on a $23-million two-building condomin-ium complex on 119th Avenue and 226th Street, said Fred Formosa.

“The plan is to start in the middle of summer,” he said Wednesday.

“We want to get in the ground be-fore the winter. Hopefully from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1 will be a start time.”

The application was approved in 2008 with a two-year building stage, followed by another year’s exten-sion.

The building will have four storeys with shops on the ground fl oor. It will be built in two phases and have a total of 96 units.

The new year’s announcement that Thrifty Foods will open at the east end of Haney Place Mall got the proj-ect underway. Having a food store across the street from a residence is a nice feature, he added.

“If you can be near a nice food store and you can build yourself some nice condominiums, people like that. It makes them want to walk and go shop. I’d say the Thrifty’s is the trig-ger, not the Target.”

The Zellers store in Haney Place Mall will become a Target store in 2013 after the U.S. company bought the Zellers chain last year.

The District of Maple Ridge’s pur-chase of the dozen or so old homes on Selkirk and 227th Street also helped.

“I’d have to say that’s another one [trigger].”

It’s not good to build a complex and to try to sell new units that are near

run-down buildings. Maple Ridge bought the three acres last year and is now tearing down the old houses in preparation for selling the prop-erty to a developer.

“That is another thing that’s got us going.”

It’s not so much the money but the willingness of the municipality to ex-pedite the projects that helps.

“They’re trying do their part, so let’s do our part.

“It doesn’t add up to much. It’s just that they’re saying, we’re open for business.

“What they’re saying is, ‘Come on in, man, we want to do some busi-ness.’”

Formosa said the downtown proj-ect will be called Falcon Centre, while another project currently go-ing through rezoning will be called Falcon on the River.

That will be built next to the Billy Miner Pub on River Road, across from the West Coast Express, and have 43 condos. Construction of that will start shortly after the downtown project begins.

That new project will be built kitty-corner to the fi rst project on 224th Street, the other side of the Haney Bypass at 11566 224th St., that is the fi rst to take advantage of the cash handout the district gives to attract development.

KBS Development of Vancouver will get $31,094 as a 10-per-cent refund of its development cost charges.

Formosa said clay soil conditions in Maple Ridge makes it expensive to build high rises, which aren’t yet supported by market conditions.

Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said another project that’s been spurred by the incentives is at 222nd Street and 123rd Avenue and pro-poses the building of 109 residential units.

Another 75-unit four-storey condo is being proposed for 11885 Burnett St.

Thrifty’s spurs developmentIncentives, district land purchase also helped

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As promised, a few more observations

about health care in the Canadian arctic.

Last week I had the privilege to work with a nurse who has for the past 30 years been working in what is now Nunavut.

During one of our rare breaks from the steady fl ow of patients, she told me that in the early ’80s she did not see any Inuit with diabetes or high blood pressure.

Nor did she see the currently not uncommon pre-eclampsia of pregnant women, a condition that puts health and life of both mother and baby that risk.

Knowing how smart this nurse is, I am sure that it was not because she missed recognizing these conditions.

During the past eight years that I have been looking after the Inuit, I am getting a very different picture.

One out of every nine Inuit has adult onset diabetes and many have high blood pressure, necessitating the taking of medications to prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Why this enormous change in such a relatively short time span?

The short answer lies in the lifestyle revolution these people have experi-enced.

The longer answer is that a little more

than a half century ago, the Inuit used snow for shelter and survived by hunt-ing, trapping and fi shing.

Their diet consisted mainly of fat, pro-tein and very little carbohydrate.

Translated into what they actually con-sumed, it was mainly caribou meat and fi sh and walrus, whale or seal blubber, supplemented with berries they gath-ered in the fall on the tundra.

Their metabolism had adapted very well to what strikes us as a rather unusual menu. All essentials including vitamins and minerals were included in this diet

The caribou hunt was the mainstay and provided the Inuit with virtually everything they needed to survive: fi rst of all, the meat, but also the hides used for clothing, tents, bedding and the con-struction of kayaks. The caribou bones were turned into tools and virtually nothing was wasted.

In order to survive the winter, an Inuit hunter needed to kill 35 caribou and cache the meat near his igloo.

By the 1950s, something happened to the migration of the caribou herds and mass starvation ensued.

The federal government gathered up the scattered population into settlements suitable for social assistance, health care and basic government, and organized a massive food airlift.

The Inuit were housed in shoddy gov-ernment homes, their children in abusive residential schools and a new culture of dependence on social assistance cheques was established.

The government provided every settle-ment with a health centre, a cooperative general store or northern store, where the local population could buy food cloth-ing and other essentials.

If you would visit any of the stores, you will see aisle upon aisle stocked with processed food, pop and an incredible assortment of what is best described as junk food. I am told that one of the store managers ordered three cans of pop per day per person over the age of 10 for the whole year to arrive by sea lift. The store ran out of pop months before the next delivery.

More pop had to be fl own in with the cargo planes to meet the demand. Many of the high consumers panicked if the next delivery was delayed on account of a blizzard and no aircraft could land.

It is this drastic change in diet that has caused these previously healthy people to develop diabetes and high blood pres-sure and all the dire consequences of these diseases.

It will probably take a generation or two of education to enable them to make better choices and develop food prepara-tion skills that will prevent these costly health problems.

Poor planning on the part of the government has created a demand for health care that can only be partially met and so far very little effort has been apparent to reverse the situation. More about this next time

Dr. Marco Terwiel is a retired family physician who lives in Maple Ridge.

A drastic turn in diet for the worse

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Perhaps there is never a good time to propose a vehicle levy, but this latest reincarnation of the dreaded car tax comes at a bad time.

For one thing, the prospect of paying on av-erage $122 per car, depending on the size of the vehicle, on top of new tolls, higher gas prices and AirCare fees is daunting given that incomes aren’t rising as fast as all the other bills. When the fee was originally proposed in the 1990s, it was only $75 and was soundly trashed.

Now, it’s even bigger, and although it’s scaled to the size of vehicles to give the appearance of being green, most people will just see it as a tax and won’t like it any better.

The problem is a transit tax is hard to jus-tify in the suburbs, where transit is minimal and most families still need two cars. At the same time, road and transit projects that could create some relief — the Evergreen Line, the United Boulevard Extension and the Murray-Clarke connector — are either on hold or his-tory.

It’s true TransLink needs the cash to put it on more sustainable footing so it can pay for these large infrastructure projects, but there is a such a gap in public trust that people aren’t likely to believe they’ll see any benefit from the fee.

They wonder, for example, why they still have to pay for AirCare when their car and most others never fail. They wonder why TransLink carried over a $16-million surplus and why the Evergreen Line is still stalled.

Meanwhile, transit in single-family neigh-bourhoods will never be as good as it is in denser areas of the region, so this transit tax doesn’t have any initial benefit for those who could be forced to pay it.

To sell this tax will require a lot of creative thinking. One idea would be to attach a sunset clause so that it dies after some of the big-tick-et transit items have been paid off.

Former premier Gordon Campbell got some mileage from taking down the toll booths on the Coquihalla and we think that’s an idea worth emulating.

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EDITOR, THE NEWS:I have worked retail in the

past and can tell you that se-nior managers and assistant managers do make a good living wage and have life-time careers.

Other full-time staffers also make a wage well above the minimum, all with medical, dental and pension benefi ts.

Senior part-time staff also make above minimum wage and junior part-timers do make the minimum wage of $10, and all retail recycles cardboard and plastic.

The positive side of new

malls is not only the jobs and wages that are brought into town, but the tax benefi t to the community, along with the convenience of shopping locally.

Everyone can appreciate the benefi t of taking commut-ers off the roads, reducing carbon emissions and return-ing time to families through less commuting.

Now the facts of economics: Maple Ridge has a tax ratio of seven per cent commercial and a 93 per cent residential.

This means you, the resi-dential property owner, pay

the lion’s share of taxes. Chilliwack has a tax ratio

of 88 per cent commercial, whereby 12 of the 88 per cent is paid by productive farms, thus leaving residential to pay the remaining 12 per cent.

This means commercial pays the lion’s share of all taxes payable to the city.

I encourage all to take a drive and have a look at a productive and progressive city of Chilliwack as we are the same size, population 75,000.

This proves categorically,

commercial and retail devel-opment matters to every citi-zen who needs to work for a living and pay taxes.

We all need jobs to support feed and house our families.

Past and current mayors and councils have failed the citizens of Maple Ridge.

We cannot continue down this non-productive road.

It’s time for a change. Failure to do so will mean

Maple Ridge will be the poor cousin of the Fraser Valley forever.

JIM BULPIT

MAPLE RIDGE

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Pesticide tools proven

safe time after time (Letters, May 27).

The industry-funded CropLife Canada organiza-tion would like us to believe that our federal pesticide regulatory regime fully safe-guards our population from the lethal substances (by defi nition) manufactured by its members.

Little could be further from the truth.

The federal agency in-volved, the Pesticide Manage-ment Regulatory Authority (PMRA), does no indepen-dent safety testing. None.

It assesses the manufactur-ers’ test results.

It does no fi eld testing to de-tect whether chemicals form new compounds in the soil and water.

It also does not even test the non-active ingredients or ask for such results, which when released into the envi-ronment, may have their own chemical reactions in the soil and water. These obviously do not constitute a “rigor-ous scientifi c review” and accurate “risk assessment,” as presented by the CropLife representative.

That is why the PMRA is now reviewing and recalling many formerly licensed pes-ticides. In other words, the safety of products licensed by the PMRA in the past can-not be guaranteed for your health, for the health of your children, who are particu-larly sensitive to synthetic chemicals, and that of your pets.

This much is fact. Please contact the PMRA to

confi rm their methods of test-ing and licensing chemicals in Canada (www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pmra-arla/1-800-267-6315). Then decide for yourself whether “safe and effective” is a description you would use on the synthetic com-pounds that the manufactur-ers would like us to buy from

them. Our doctors and cancer

agencies are calling for cos-metic pesticide bans.

The District of Maple Ridge controls the use of pesticides for the cosmetic treatment of properties through its Pesticide Control Bylaw 2006 (www.mapleridge.ca).

And in the absence of a federal initiative to reform pesticide testing, the prov-ince is contemplating control legislation.

Make your views known to the Minister of Environment ([email protected]).

Advice on pesticide alter-natives is available at www.cprmr.org.

CHRISTIAN COWLEY

MAPLE RIDGE

Ask scientistsEDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Pesticide tools proven safe time after time (Letters, May 27).

Just as the scientists who worked for the tobacco in-dustry tried to convince us that tobacco was safe, Lorne Hepworth, who works for the pesticide/chemical industry, is trying to convince us that their products are safe.

Perhaps he is not familiar with history.

Paul Hermann Müller was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1948 for his work with the uses of DDT.

Since then, there has been a long list of synthetically cre-ated pesticides that were con-sidered miraculous – until their dangerous side-effects were discovered.

Mr. Hepworth tells us, “Health Canada also reviews all additional scientifi cally credible studies that exist.”

He does not say that Health Canada performs any inde-pendent tests to assure the safety of products being ap-proved.

He does not say that the manufacturers submit re-sults of tests they perform.

Of course, the manufactur-ers want their products ap-proved, so they submit tests that show their products in a positive light; then Health Canada simply reads the re-sults of their tests to approve the product.

I don’t think chemicals intended to control health threats are included in cos-metic pesticide bans. But perhaps if we all ate healthy, pesticide-free food, and if we had healthier lifestyles, our immune systems could natu-rally fi ght some of the dis-eases that have recently been the source of public concern.

Finally, “science” is often affected by politics. There are many scientists who are in fa-vour of provincial bans, but those groups and individu-als do not have the economic power that the pesticide/chemical industry has and so they are not heard at the ap-proval level.

I, for one, trust independent scientists who recognize the balance of nature that has been established over the life of the earth and without hu-man interference, and I do not want to see my family, friends or myself be guinea pigs for an industry that de-pends on “risk assessments” rather than 100 per cent safe-ty for their approval.

SHEILA PRATT

MAPLE RIDGE

Pesticides ‘kill’EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Pesticide tools proven safe time after time (Letters, May 27).

Lorne Hepworth, president of CropLife asserts that “pes-ticides are proven safe time after time.”

First of all, he has totally ignored the fact the Maple Ridge council and citizens have wisely chosen to ban the cosmetic use of all pesticides in our community because they think they are harmful.

Quebec and Ontario not

only have banned the use, but also the sale of pesticides in their provinces and hope-fully B.C. will follow suit.

Pesticides are not safe. Pes-ticides, as the name “cide” says, kill.

The Canadian Cancer So-ciety, Physicians for the En-vironment and many other scientists, doctors and orga-nizations have spoken out against the use of pesticides.

The “rigorous scientifi c studies” Mr. Hepworth claims have been done, are usually done by the chemi-cal companies themselves, are often not peer reviewed or verifi ed by repeated gov-ernment studies. Hardly any long-term studies or studies of the combined and cumula-tive effects of pesticides have been done.

Mr. Hepworth claims, that pesticides help control threats to human health. Dandelions? Moss in the lawn? Weeds, many of which can be eaten? What kind of threat do they pose to human health?

Mosquitoes can be con-trolled by adding bacillus Thuringiensis to the water in a pond, fountain or birdbath to kill larvae. Rats can be kept in check by keeping your gar-bage safely contained.

Mr. Hepworth’s assertion that “pesticides contribute to healthier communities and greater well-being and pros-perity” is absolutely absurd. Vancouver, which has had a pesticide bylaw for many years, is one of the most pros-perous and healthy commu-nities and has been ranked tops on the list of most livable cities.

There are natural alterna-tives to pesticides that are not harmful.

Pesticides are not safe and our municipality can be proud of its decision to ban them.

MARIA RAYNOLDS

CAMPAIGN FOR PESTICIDE REDUCTION MAPLE RIDGE

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: We’re fed up with money-grubbing municipalities

(Letters, May 27).I couldn’t agree more with the sentiments of Jason

Feasby. He describes the same sentiments felt by count-less others frustrated by our over-infl ated tax bills in conjunction with the much-talked-about, outrageous and ridiculous, out-of-control bylaw offi ce antics.

Mr. Feasby details in his letter that his taxes have gone up $400 on top of the $400 increase from the previous year. He then goes on to describe the door-to-door harassment he has endured from the bylaw department looking for illegal suites.

Particularly notable is, as Mr. Feasby calls it, “the thin and unsubstantiated guise” that, they say, they have re-ceived a complaint.

Has Maple Ridge become a police state? What exactly constitutes the vicious behavior of the bylaw offi ce these days? Could the potential enormous cost of the proposed, controversial adjudication process, snuck in behind our backs, be responsible for the hikes in our taxes?

The Facebook group site Maple Ridge Bylaws (a group of frustrated citizens) may hold the answers. I and thou-sands of other Maple Ridge taxpayers would like to know exactly who is responsible for what is going on down at the bylaw offi ce and how much longer will this ridiculous behavior continue before council will address this mat-ter.

SUSAN WEBB

MAPLE RIDGE

Has Maple Ridge become police state?

Yes, we do meed more malls

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Doesn‘t add upFrom: Rod Smelser, posted on www.mapleridgenews.com.Re: Albion Hall falls (The News, June 1).In today’s world, for a public building, how much is $100,000, really? If that amount of money would have kept this building usable for another 10 or 15 years I believe it would have been money well spent. It costs an average person $10,000 to do one bathroom, and over $20,000 to redo a kitchen. So really, why was this hall, with its history of being built by volunteers, destroyed? I have to wonder, because the explanation offered in terms of expenses simply doesn’t add up for me. The real explanation must lie elsewhere.

pmwest wrote, in response to Rod Smelser:You’re forgetting how much it would cost to do the seismic upgrades and wheelchair accessibility. Don’t forget that this is a 1923 building. The costs you quote are likely for structures built within the last 50 years or less.

InvoluntaryFrom: Hugh62, posted on www.mapleridgenews.com.Re: Where are you going? Why are you using the Golden Ears Bridge? (The News, June 1).The survey so incensed me (even though I didn’t get pulled over), I avoided the bridge for three days, and took satisfaction that TransLink didn’t get any revenue from me while they had these [surveyors] out in force. If they wanted to information, go mine their database of tens of thousands of monthly pass holders and their travel patterns (easily discernible as they have the automated toll device). Go send out an email to those folks or a letter to their home. But don’t stop me on their bridge and force me to take a survey (or hold me at the side until others ahead of me are done). Typical, big govern-ment, we-know-what’s-best bureaucratic approach to something that could have been so much easier and effectively for them. Why not stand at corner of Dewdney and Lougheed and offer free one-day toll if you ‘voluntarily’ pull over to take a survey? That would work for me.



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The District of Maple Ridge is continuing on its destructive path, tearing down another fi ve homes this summer, this time to build a new park, just north of Dewdney Trunk Road.

“It’s an area of the community that’s defi cient in neighbourhood parks, so we’re anxious to ac-commodate the need in that part of the community,” said Bruce McLeod, manager of parks and open space.

The new green space, still un-named, will be at 222nd Street and Church Avenue, just across from Alouette Heights, a new supportive housing project be-ing built, property once used as a park.

So far the district has bought seven lots along 222nd Street, fi ve of which have houses. A concept plan is in place and fi nal approval is about to come from council, which should allow houses to be torn down this summer. After that, it will take only a few weeks to build the park.

“That’s the plan is to try for construction in the fall,” McLeod said.

The construction portion of the park will cost $310,000, plus about another $100,000 for demolition of the homes.

Residents have had their say in the planning process. An infor-mation meeting in April drew 13 people, from which four people agreed to sit in on the park de-sign steering committee.

That resulted in a park that will have a half a basketball court and two fenced play areas for tots. Those will be located towards the northern half of the property al-lowing more open space on the southern part.

Paved pathways will run through the park, trees and grass will be planted, as well as a gravel trail with fi tness stations.

An existing ditch will be rede-signed into a wetland pond that will drain into a nearby stream.

The district also has lots on the north side of 121st Avenue designated as park but has only bought one of them.

The remaining few lots will be acquired over time if the owners decide to sell them to the district, and allow expansion of the park.

About a dozen old homes along Selkirk Avenue and 227th Street are currently being demolished as the district prepares the three acres it bought last year for sale and development.

Making room for another new park

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The new park will have a basketball court and play areas.

The fi rst and most dra-matic incentive grant intended to kickstart downtown develop-ment has been given to KBS Development Ltd., of East 54th Avenue, in Vancouver.

Council Monday OK’d writing a cheque for $31,094 to the developer to reimburse 10 per cent of the $310,940 de-velopment cost charges the builder has already paid.

The grant is the new-est and most dramatic step in a package of dis-counts and exemptions the district has created to entice downtown de-velopment and growth of the central core along an eco-friendly, Smart Growth on the Ground-based plan.

The general aim is to create a more dense downtown that will see its population grow from 8,500 to more than

20,000.KBS is building a four-

storey, 35-unit apart-ment complex at the foot of 224th Street, at Haney Bypass.

Under the district’s Town Centre Investment Incentive Program, the project is eligible for as-sistance for up to 10 per cent of the development cost charges, to a maxi-mum of $50,000.

If the project had met the silver standard in

Leadership in Energy and Environmental De-sign, it could have re-ceived up to $75,000.

Combined with other incentives, the developer will save about $136,000.

Those other incentives include a $21,000 discount in the $30,000-building permit required. As well, the developer gets a three-year property tax holiday, which works out to a savings of about $84,000.

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They came from a place down under, country star Keith Ur-ban’s home town, to be precise, and had a bit of a walkabout by the Bell-Irving hatchery in Kanaka Creek Regional Park.

Then they said g’day mate and toddled off to check out Whistler and points farther afi eld.

The group of 19 visi-tors belonged to the Tamworth, New South Wales, chapter of Friendship Force, an international visitor exchange program that has 360 clubs around the world.

Tamworth, about four hours north of Sydney, is home for country star Keith Urban, who used to busk on its streets, and is Australia’s coun-try music capital.

Once a year, a Friend-ship Force International group in one part of the world will visit their counterparts in another part, and stay in their

homes during the visit.Once back home, the

visitors will return the favour. The group started in 1977 and was promoted by then-U.S. president Jimmy Cart-er.

“We’re part of a non-profi t group that pro-motes world peace,” explained Annette Wat-son, one of the group’s

leaders.“The idea is, if you put

your feet under some-body else’s table,” the divisions between peo-ple around the world disappear.

During the few days in the Vancouver area, “we received wonderful hospitality and we saw things you do not see as a tourist.”

She called Vancouver “just wonderful, vibrant city.”

The group previously spent a week in Colo-rado and Oklahoma be-fore coming to visit the Friendship Force of the Lower Mainland.

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The group was then bound for Whistler and after that many would continue holidaying on their own.

Macmaster hoped that the next group to arrive from Indonesia would be able to stay longer.

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A man was assaulted by a pair of thieves Fri-day night after they broke into a Maple Ridge home.

The break-in happened around 11:30 p.m. on Wharf Street.

Police said two men, between 25 and 30 years old, walked in through the front door, where they were confronted by the homeowner.

The pair then hit the homeowner and kicked him several times before they stole a PlayStation 3 console and ran out.

Cpl. Alanna Dunlop said the man was taken to hospital, but his inju-ries are not serious.

The suspects are de-scribed as Caucasian men. One was six feet tall, weighing around 200 pounds, and had a shaved head. The other man was 6-1 with long, curly brown hair.

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sion, money, a leaf blower, pressure washer and numerous pieces of expensive jewelery were stolen Tuesday during a break-and-enter in Ma-ple Ridge.

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home on 224th Street through an attached ga-rage between 10:50 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. by possi-bly forcing open the ga-rage door.

Cyclist injuredA cyclist escaped seri-

ous injury after being struck by a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon in Maple Ridge.

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The break-in took place on Cliff Avenue and three men were arrested.

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The eagle was found on March 14 with a broken wing by a man

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Staff at OWL believe the bird had been on the ground for almost two weeks because the

wing bones were par-tially healed.

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A hungry bear in search of food broke through a large freezer on a property not far from downtown Maple Ridge Thursday morn-ing.

Joan Hamilton heard two loud “thumps” be-fore she found the up-

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“It smashed it open,” said Hamilton, who has had visit from the bear for the past month.

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Bear sightings are up across the region as the animals leave their dens in search of food.

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A trap set on a prop-erty off 287th Street on

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Flanked by family and friends who fi lled two rows of seats in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court on Wednesday, Debbie Dyer and Au-drey De Oliveira wore T-shirts printed with photographs of their children.

Dyer was dressed in purple, her daughter’s

favourite colour, and De Oliveira wore lime-green, the eye-popping hue of her son’s beloved 4X4.

The families wanted to be in court, even for the short arraignment hearing, for Beckie and Johnny.

“We want to see it from start to fi nish,’ said Dyer, who was hop-

ing to catch a glimpse of the accused in court. Hecimovic’s lawyer, Dimitri Kontou, ap-peared on her behalf.

“We want to show that our kids matter. Some-body has to stand up for Becky and Johnny and they are not there to stand up,” Dyer added.

The court appear-ance took place the

same day the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure began digging up the section of Lougheed Highway where the couple was killed to install con-crete barriers.

The three-foot-tall concrete divider will separate east-and west-bound lanes of the high-way.

“We’ve complained, but nothing ever hap-pens.”

Police, though, have dismantled grow ops on the property before and encourage owners to come forward with infor-mation that could lead to busting several more.

On Feb. 22 this year, the Ridge Meadows RCMP executed two

search warrants on the complex and seized more than 1,000 plants.

A year earlier, on Feb. 12, 2010, they tar-geted two different units. One held two cargo trailers, which contained 500 plants. The other unit held close to 1,000 plants.

Phil Cooper, a strata manager who owns

several units in the business park, said district bylaw offi cials and the fi re depart-ment are also in the process of conducting inspections in each of the units.

The municipality will be making sure every tenant has a business license for the premise and will be looking for electrical, as well as

building infractions.“I’m going to let fi re

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He hopes the inspec-tions prompt the pot growers to take their crops elsewhere.

Lougheed getting concrete barriers


(From left) Debbie Dyer and Audrey and Vanessa De Oliveira, outside the courthouse in Port Coquitlam Wednesday morning. Debbie and Audrey are wearing T-shirts printed with the pictures of their children, Becky and Johnny, who were killed earlier this year in a car crash. Purple was Becky’s favourite colour, Lime green was the colour of Johnny’s beloved 4x4.

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Last fall, TransLink proposed but then shelved the idea of an an-nual Transportation Im-provement Fee on each vehicle, saying there wasn’t enough time to determine whether it could be implemented in time for mayors to vote on it.

TransLink offi cials confi rmed at their an-nual general meeting last Friday the levy is be-ing pursued, but said the exact form of it remains under active discussion.

“[Planning vice-pres-ident] Michael Shiffer’s group is doing the policy

work to enable, inform and clearly articulate the trade-offs that need to be made when you make those tough decisions,” CEO Ian Jarvis saod.

The version proposed last fall would have fl uc-tuated depending on the carbon footprint of the vehicle – subcompacts and hybrids would pay much less than gas guz-zlers.

But it’s also been sug-gested that the levy could be varied depending on how far the vehicle is driven each year.

TransLink has previ-ously said a levy aver-aging $122 per vehicle would raise $150 million a year, but the average hit per vehicle could be more or less depending on how much is raised.

Although a vehicle levy is already one of TransLink’s authorized sources, Jarvis noted the province’s support is needed to implement and collect it.

Mayors are trying to reach a long-term agree-ment with the province on new TransLink fund-ing sources, which are critical for advancing the

stalled Evergreen Line as well as other rapid tran-sit extensions.

The premier has indi-cated a willingness to consider using part of the carbon tax and the mayors also are explor-ing potential for road pricing.

In a public question-and-answer session at the meeting, TransLink executives fi elded que-ries on everything from U-Pass fraud to the the fairness of TransLink’s 21 per cent tax on pay parking in the region.

One questioner argued TransLink is spending far too much money to add turnstiles to SkyTrain stations to block a rela-tively small number of fare evaders.

“It would take 20,000 fare cheats a day to pay for it,” he said. “There’s no validity to it.”

Jarvis responded fare gates are simply part of the overall smart card fare payment system, which he said will gener-ate better ridership data and allow smarter plan-ning and pricing of tran-sit service.

“It’s fundamental to

operating the system in a more effi cient and effec-tive way,” he said.

Transit users wanted to know when SeaBus and West Coast Express frequency would be in-creased and when the promised 531 bus route from White Rock to Lan-gley will be started.

Jarvis said more fund-ing is needed to expand, but added the 531 is defi -nitely a priority when ex-tra revenue is secured.

Nor is there money yet for rapid transit for UBC and Surrey and a proposed gondola up Burnaby Mountain, al-though consultations are proceeding.

Board chair Nancy Olewiler said rising fuel costs are also a challenge for TransLink, driving up its bus fuel costs and resulting in less fuel tax revenue if motorists fi nd ways to drive less.

She said the region’s mayors council is draft-ing a set of principles for long-term funding that will attempt to address inequities in how people across the region pay into TransLink and in the service they receive.

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Any move to fund TransLink expansion with carbon tax revenue would be by creating a new “regional car-bon tax” that would be charged in addition to the existing one, accord-ing to Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom.

He was responding to NDP questions in the legislature last week after Premier Christy

Clark indicated the gov-ernment would consider using a share of carbon tax revenues – a long-standing request from the regional mayors council.

Lekstrom, however, said the province won’t share revenue now col-lected through the cur-rent carbon tax, but would instead consider creating a second Metro Vancouver-only version.

“This would be on top of the existing one,” Lekstrom said, adding the “regional carbon tax levy” could be one of a bundle of funding options the mayors may

propose for TransLink to avoid raising property taxes further.

Area cities are united in seeking much more money for TransLink to fund not just the region’s $400-million share of the stalled Evergreen Line, but also additional rapid transit lines and other priorities for expansion.

Lekstrom said the ex-isting carbon tax is fully committed by legislation to offsetting tax relief, so there’s no legal mecha-nism for it to be shared.

B.C.’s carbon tax, now at 4.45 cents on gaso-line, rises to 5.56 cents July 1 and 6.67 cents in mid-2012.

It currently raises about $1.1 billion a year, with close to 40 per cent of that coming from the Lower Mainland.

That’s signifi cantly more than the $325 mil-lion TransLink raises from its 15-cent-a-litre gas tax in the region be-cause the carbon tax also applies on home heating and industrial fuels.

Mayors council chair Richard Walton said he’s not sure whether the re-

gional carbon tax con-templated by the prov-ince would also cover home heating, but said that makes sense, as oth-erwise TransLink could simply raise its existing fuel tax if motorists were to be the sole target.

Lekstrom did not make it clear whether the province could split off the next two increases in the carbon tax levied on Metro residents for TransLink.

But Walton said it seems improbable.

“Those lifts are in ex-isting legislation,” he said. “I would fi nd it highly unlikely. It would require new legislation and the next session of government could be 10 months away.”

NDP transportation critic Harry Bains said the province should have suspended tax breaks to corporations effective Jan. 1 so that at least the pending increases in the carbon tax could go to TransLink.

“This is a surprise they’re throwing at the public,” he said of a sec-ond carbon tax.

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Metro Vancouver will draw up new rules to restrict smoking in high-traffi c areas of regional parks, but it won’t force all smokers to butt out throughout parks and trails.

That’s the prelimi-nary decision of the Metro parks commit-tee Wednesday after Vancouver Coun. Tim Stevenson’s motion for a full ban on smoking in regional parks was de-feated 7-4.

“The majority of people don’t want to be bothered walking down a trail on a beach or anywhere else in a park by second-hand smoke,” Stevenson said.

Burnaby Coun. Pi-etro Calendino and Pitt Meadows Mayor Don MacLean supported a complete ban.

But Area A director Maria Harris said there should be places to smoke in Metro’s parks.

“We can’t be the health police,” she said, adding she opposes a smoking ban on trails.

Langley City Coun. Gayle Martin, the parks committee chair, agreed

trails should be exempt.“On a trail, I don’t think

you see 30 or 40 people walking together, smok-ing cigarettes,” she said.

Martin said restric-tions are needed where people congregate, such as picnic shelters, as well as beaches and play-grounds.

The committee voted to have staff draw up proposed restrictions that would ban smoking near those areas, but designating smoking zones nearby.

Martin noted managers can already ban smoking temporarily when fi re hazards are high.

Coquitlam Mayor Rich-ard Stewart said Metro would have to start ban-ning some food from picnic baskets if it wants to block all unhealthy ac-tivities in parks.

“The only difference between a cigarette and a French fry is the ciga-rette has the ability to af-fect others,” he said.

Surrey Coun. Marvin Hunt said it would be simplest to leave the exact placement of no-smoking zones or desig-nated smoking areas to Metro parks managers.

Calendino said the parks committee was

“waffl ing” by not pro-ceeding with a full ban.

A fi nal decision will go to a vote of the full Metro board in the months ahead, where Vancouver councillors could still try to push through a full ban.

“We’re very much in favour of a complete prohibition,” Stevenson said. “We feel it’s like an airplane – you head to a park, you don’t smoke any more.”

Vancouver is one of several cities in the re-gion that already bans smoking throughout its civic parks and he said Metro needs to follow suit to make a health statement.

More of the remain-ing smokers might be spurred to quit if parks go off limits, he added.

“I feel understand-ing for senior citizens who maybe got off the battlefi elds smoking but maybe they need to quit too.”

MacLean said few smokers use parks any-way.

“It’s hard to walk when you smoke a pack or two a day,” he said.

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Gas prices won’t hit new record highs this summer and are in-stead likely to ease from current levels, ac-cording to a petroleum industry expert.

Calgary-based en-ergy analyst Michael Ervin said the peak likely came and went when retail gas prices in Metro Vancouver briefl y touched an av-erage of $1.42 a litre May 11.

This year’s run-up in gas prices has fueled a new round of pump pain and anger from motorists demanding to know why gasoline is back at near-record levels when crude oil is far below its previous peak.

“This illustrates what we’ve been saying for a

long time – crude prices are really a terrible in-dicator of pump prices in general,” Ervin said.

Crude oil makes up a little under half the overall cost of gaso-line, which he noted is a commodity in its own right that fl uctuates according to its own supply-and-demand dy-namics.

It may seem like pump prices move in mysteri-ous ways, but a look at the recent price history shows gasoline has ac-tually been much less volatile than crude.

Retail gas prices in Metro Vancouver came close to $1.50 a litre in the summer of 2008 just as crude oil prices peaked just below U.S. $150 a barrel.

As the global fi nancial meltdown and ensuing recession deepened, oil plunged to $32 a barrel.

But gas prices here didn’t fall to 32 cents a litre – they stopped around the 78-cent mark in early 2009.

On the way back up from the bottom, crude has likewise moved up faster than gas.

From the trough to the recent $112 a barrel peak in April, crude oil has more than tripled.

If gas prices had re-ally risen in lockstep with crude, we’d have been paying $2.70 a litre by May.

“Back in 2008, when crude prices were high, we saw similar gasoline prices to what we see today,” Ervin noted.

“The reason gasoline prices weren’t higher then is because inven-tories of gasoline were very high and kept the retail price of gasoline down in relation to crude oil at that time.”

Ervin was referring to the “crack spread” – the difference be-tween what refi ners pay for crude and can charge for the gasoline they make, depending on market conditions.

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In 2008, the crack spread was almost zero thanks to the glut of gas supply, but he said it’s considerably more now.

He doesn’t label the current profi t margins excessive, but instead says drivers were get-ting a very good deal three years ago when gas prices weren’t ris-ing as fast as crude.

“Consumers actually got about a 15-cent-a-litre break.”

Demand typically surges in the spring, when more drivers take to the roads, resulting in refi ners enjoying a

wider crack spread until more refi nery capacity can be cranked up, usu-ally stabilizing pump prices by June.

Drivers would enjoy lower prices if more re-fi neries existed in North America.

But no new ones have been built in more than 30 years. Local residents typically oppose them, permitting is challeng-ing and they take a long time to build.

But Ervin said the main obstacle is refi ner-ies simply haven’t been lucrative enough com-pared to the potential profi ts from other in-

dustry investments.Even with the con-

straint of the current stable of refi neries, there’s a limit to how high prices can go in North America before they start to attract gasoline imports from Europe.

The other side of the equation is demand and it’s another reason companies aren’t clam-ouring to build new gas refi neries.

“Just about all observ-ers are pretty much certain demand for gasoline has peaked and we’ll never see the same high levels again,” Ervin said.

He cites the trend to more fuel-effi cient cars, hybrids, plug-in elec-trics and the offsetting of gasoline use by etha-nol and other fuel alter-natives.

Clark Williams-Der-ry, an analyst with the Seattle-based Sightline Institute, agreed people are fi nding ways to burn less gas as they adapt to the new reality of higher prices.

“If you have two cars – a Hummer and a Ford Focus – you’ll drive the more economical one more,” he said.

It’s all translated into fewer miles logged on the roads and less gas being pumped, he said.

Former Ontario Liber-al MP Dan McTeague, a gasoline watchdog who

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He said refi ners’ mar-gins have tripled in the past year, dismissing Ervin’s suggestions re-fi ning isn’t profi table enough.

“Cry me a river,” Mc-Teague said. “These are all massively integrated oil companies. If they’re not making money at retail, they’re making money at the refi nery. If they’re not making money at the refi nery, they’re making money at the exploration lev-el.”

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McTeague said gov-ernment should focus on speculators who use derivatives, futures and now exchange-traded funds to profi t from gas price movements, creat-ing artifi cial demand.

“It’s not a free mar-ket,” McTeague said. “It sets the stage for not just volatility, but price manipulation.”

Industry Minister Tony Clement has promised to ask petroleum refi n-ers, distributors and re-tailers to appear before a parliamentary com-mittee to explain their pricing methods.

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Sometimes the best thing you can do is just keep your big mouth shut, try to listen, and be as supportive as pos-sible.

It is especially diffi cult when children face severe physical disabilities or life-threat-ening illnesses, and yet there is something that all of us can do to at least brighten their lives for a day or two.

The Sunshine Foundation ‘Dreams for Kids’ is literally in the business of making wishes come true for such children, and these kids really know how to dream big. Over the years they have swam with dol-phins, gone to space camp, seen polar bears in the wild, visited Scottish castles, met their favourite hockey players, trekked an African safari, toured Graceland and visited the happiest place on earth – Disneyland.

The Sunshine Foundation funds these dreams through donations, and the Coun-try Garden Tour 2011 is one great way to donate. Seven Maple Ridge gardeners are weeding, pruning, sprucing-up and planting their hearts-out, getting ready for the tour, which runs on June 26th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For just $15 a ticket you can visit these seven private gardens at your leisure (it’s a self-guided tour), knowing that while you enjoy these pristine landscapes, all the mon-ey you spent on tickets will help disabled or seriously ill children realize their dreams.

It is truly a win-win scenario, and if you don’t mind me saying, I think the Maple Ridge Garden Club (which runs the tour) and these seven homeowners, in particular, have a lot to be proud about. Tickets are available at Amsterdam Garden Centre, Triple Tree Nurseryland and Trice Farms.

• Part 2: Do a little something for yourself.You may not realize it, but the Metro Van-

couver solid waste management plan calls for a total ban of all organic materials from garbage pick-up by 2015 – so just where are you planning to put your kitchen scraps? The

logical choice would be to build a commercial composting plant right here in Maple Ridge (an idea fully endorsed by mayor and coun-cil), but since bureaucrats don’t always excel at implementing the obvious, you had better come up with a solid Plan B.

Thankfully, the Ridge Meadows Recy-cling Society has been thinking about that deadline and has been running a Solar Cone Food Digester pilot project for the past three years. There are currently 230 of these units working in our community, composting everything from spoiled dairy, meat scraps, bones, bread products, old pasta, rice and even pet waste (that would be just the feces, no litter please).

The Solar Cone is meant to augment your regular composter (where all the grass clippings, weeds and leaves should go) by handling all those organics that are normally taboo for it.

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These units should be placed in a sunny site (at least four hours sun) with good soil drainage, and it is advisable to use some drain rock around the basket unit.

If you would like to try one, they are avail-able from the Ridge Meadows Recycling Soci-ety for the subsidized price of $56.25 (Maple Ridge residents only), and if you need some help installing it, for another $50 the ‘Support Work Group’ will dig the hole and set it up for you. Dan Mikolay and Leanne Koehn of the society also run Solar Cone workshops for interested groups. For more information, contact them at 604-463-5545 or visit www.rmrecycling.org online.

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So there you have it, two great ideas – one good for the kids, one good for the environ-ment, both good for the soul.

Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author

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• 2 bdrms, 2 baths• Open fl oor plan• 12’ ceilings• Stainless appli’s• Gas fi replaces• 1,080 sq. ft.• Large deck• Underground

parking

OPEN SUNDAY 12-2


604-467-9300We never stop moving 22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

4.5 Acres - Very Private!

• 1950 sq. ft.• Full basement• 4 bedrooms• 4.5 acres

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$559,800

Whispering Falls Beauty

• 1.47 acres in cul-de-sac

• Over 3600 sq. ft.• Rancher with

walk-out bsmt

• 3 bdrms, 3 baths• Spa-like ensuite

in master• Down is perfect

for in-laws

$899,800

2 Homes on 5 Acres

• First time offered for sale!

• Main home 3640 sq. ft. w/full bsmt

• 6 stall barn

• Second home 1600 sq. ft. with 3 bdrms

• Lots of out buildings

$1,129,800

Great Investment Opportunity!

• 1850 sq ft Rancher w/bsmt

• Almost 15,000 sq ft lot

• Subdivision potential

• Detached shop

$349,800

West Maple Ridge Starter

• Approximately 750 sq. ft.

• Close to school, shopping & transit

• 8280 sq. ft. lot• Easy commute

via WC Express & GE Bridge

$349,800

Downsize Your Life!

• 1550 sq ft Rancher

• 1 Acre 15 min East of Mission

• RV parking

• 41 x 24 detached shop

• Inground kidney shaped pool

• Peaceful setting

$549,800

Double Wide Mobile

• 1360 sq ft• 3 bedrooms• 2 full bathrooms• Huge fenced pad

• Lots of updates• Economic living at

it’s best

$99,800

4 Bdrm Family Home

• Over 2100 sq ft• 4 bdrms/3baths• New roof, furnace

gutters• Finished bsmt

• Lg attached workshop

• Walk to amenities• Easy commute

via WC Express

$389,800

Reduced$10,000 Reduced

$50,000

Private Setting On 1 Acre

• Over 2,000 sq. ft. home

• 3 bdrms, 3 baths• Your own Stanley

Park

• Private setting• Long winding

driveway• Needs a little

work

$549,800

TRI-TEL REALTYTRI-TEL REALTY

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Dave Dave TelepTelep

Ralph Ralph TelepTelep

WATERFRONT VIEW is the only way to describe this home! This 3 bdrm, 4 bath T/H is located in “Osprey Village”, on the Fraser River with a panoramic southern view of water. Fabulous layout, high end fi nishing thru out, in-cluding Bosch S/S appliances, gas stove & centre island. Private patio & balcony views are unsur-passed! Enjoy the walking trail along the river.$$587,700587,700

Newer home, no HST, desirable award winning Davidson plan. Bright, open 2594 sq. ft. custom quality 3 bdrm/3 bath walkout bsmt. Maple kitchen, centre island & bar. Great rm concept, stunning cultured stone f/p. Unfi nished 839 sq. ft. bsmt awaiting your ideas. Valley view. Quick possession avail. Call now for your personal viewing.

$$525,000525,000

Danette Ball604-467-9300

Mark Cardas604-816-0444

Quality Service You Can Trust! [email protected]

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4#30 - 19490 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows

On South Alouette River. 4 bedroom, basement home on .87 acres. New roof, power smart windows & doors and more. Large deck, choice fi shing! To view it on the virtual tour go to:

MLS #V869558.

22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

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$688,000

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[email protected]“For Honesty, Integrity & Outstanding Service”

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$$454,900454,900

Albion DuplexDevelopment Potential

A full duplex on 1/3 of an acre. Fantastic invest-ment opportunity. 2 - 2 bedroom units, completely remodeled.

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JeffBright

604.828.SOLD (7653)

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Building LotWest Maple Ridge

50 x 120’ lotAll Services at lot

$155,000

NewListing

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BRENDA EXNER 604-603-8043WWW.BRENDAEXNER.COM

23-23575 119TH, MAPLE RIDGE

Super starter with 3 bedrooms and laundry upstairs. Downstairs is a bright Euro-style kitchen, powder room, big dining area, and huge living room with cozy gas fi replace. There is a private north facing fenced yard. Great family complex close to schools and bus line.

$$249,900249,900202 22213 SELKIRK AVE, MAPLE RIDGE

Rarely available 45 and over building right uptown where you can walk to everything! This huge 1300 sq ft unit feels like a house with 2 BR’s 2 full baths, a large laundryroom where you can fi t a freezer, huge living/dining area to accommodate any family gathering. Located on the North West corner of the building with a large covered patio. Don’t miss this sparkling opportunity!

Character 4 Br log home with views of Fraser River and Mount Baker. Log shop is 21 x31 and the barn is also 21x31. Land has gentle southern slope,and is set up for a hobby farm with other out buildings. Situated on a quiet no through street. See virtual tour at www.BrendaExner.com

$769,900$769,900

REDUCED!REDUCED!

$219,900$219,9008 ACRES WITH HISTORIC LOG

HOME, SHOP, BARN

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Al & Brenda JENKINS604.467.3871

www.brendajenkins.com

$354,900$354,900OPEN HOUSE SUN 2- 4 PM

11655 - 203rd ST.Cozy 2 bedroom rancher. Nice open plan kitchen with eating area overlooking private garden. Large master. Formal living room with pretty bay windows. Steps away from transportation and elementary school. Perfect starter or retirement home. See you Sunday! MLS #V887267

ANDREW ETEY604-230-4020

20 ACRES WITH FABULOUS VIEW! !

CLOSE TO TOWN CENTER AT 21515-128TH AVE

BARN, FARMHOUSE ETC. ASKING $1,275,000

DICK HUBER604.250.3977

MIKE HUBER604.839.8647

SCOTT MEADUS604.313.5727

TRAVIS FRANKLIN Cell: 604-351-0235 • E-mail: [email protected]

Rancher with full basement• Large 8,729 sq ft lot• Open fl oor plan 3 bdrm – 2 baths• Large kitchen with eating bar•

HUGE BACKYARD WITH VIEW

GRAYSTONE SUBDIVISION11630 227TH STREET

$564,000

RON MITCHELLCell 604-617-9642www.ronmitchell.bc.ca

With a huge totally reno’d 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a big barn that has water and power, 3 box stalls and plenty of room for more. Property is fenced and cross fenced and is ideal for horses. Call me for more information about the great future potential that is here.

5 Acre Hobby Farm

Asking $849,000

REDUCED!REDUCED!

4.45 Acres

$349,000$349,000

Flat building site• Gated Subdivision - Mission • Top of the World View• Drilled Well in place• Perc test done - Septic approved• Bring your Dream House Plans•

West Side Location• Complete Renovation• Amazing New Kitchen• Granite/High End Appliances• New Windows/Hardy Board • SidingSeparateEntrance Basement•

20290 Stanton Ave

NEW PRICENEW PRICE$529,000$529,000

NEW LISTINGNEW LISTING$269,000$269,000

#28 Meadow Estates END UNIT- Very BRIGHT• 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom• Nice Updates - Flooring/Paint• Private Back Yard, great Pitt • Meadows location - close to both bridges and West Coast ExpressOffered at $269,000•

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23870 106th Ave.$779,900 INCL. HST

OPEN SAT 11-1 & SUN 2-4Executive 2 storey with full • walk out bsmtTriple car garage• Granite gourmet kitchen w/ SS • appliancesHardwood throughout• 3,434 sq. ft. total w/4 bdrms• Finished & ready to move in!•

11179 Creekside St.

$619,900 INCL. HST

4 bdrm 2 storey with walk out • Bsmt.Granite counters & • hardwood throughoutQuality builder, quality fi nishings!• Stainless steel appliances• Great Family neighbourhood•

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4

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23667 Rock Ridge Dr.$549,900

Beautiful, Top of the Drive location• Partial views, laminate fl ooring • throughoutPRIVATE rear yard, stunning • landscapingTiled roof, over height garage, 220 • amp service, even a sauna,Professionally fi nished self con-• tained 1 bdrm suite

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

ROCK RIDGE ESTATES

#7 - 20681 Thorne Ave.$259,900

Almost 1200 sq. ft. of living • space 3 good sized bedrooms and 2 • bathroomsFenced yard, new laminate, new • paint, new counters

FIRST TIME BUYER ALERT

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

13877 McKechnie Rd.

Flat 5.92 Acres in a quiet area• Almost 2600 sq ft house fully • updated with 1 bdrm suiteHobby Farm with Horses?• Xmas trees already planted • and ready to harvest. Side business?

GREAT HOME & ACREAGE

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209$894,900

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

MLS# V878045 & V874815Prices starting at $278,800

#7 & #69 11757 236thOPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

MLS# V888660$449,900

11734 Furukawa PlOPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

Two units available• 1,200 sqft & 1,635 sqft• Retail or offi ce use• High exposure corner•

TOWN CORE AREA

FOR LEASE22787 DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD 19135 FORD ROAD

Profession offi ce space• Available Immediately• Minutes away from the new Pitt River • & Golden Ears bridge

PITT MEADOWS TOWN CORE

FOR LEASE

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-3

RANCHER

$599,900$599,900OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4

11954 - 239th ST.New 6 bedroom executive home. 9’ ceilings, spacious kitchen, granite countertops. Great layout for today’s extended family. 2-5-10 Year New Home Warranty. Nothing to do but move in. HST included in the asking price! MLS# V887664

NEW SUBDIVIS

ION

19561-117B St.,Pitt MeadowsTotally renovated 1700 sq.ft. rancher• 9150 sq.ft. lot with private backyard.• Friendly established neighbourhood.• 4 bed/den, family room, great fl oor plan• Workshop and parking for 6•

JEWEL YOURCHEKCell 604-813-5476jewelyourchek.com

UPDATED RANCHER

$479,900$479,900


OPEN SUN 2 - 4

Check out our OPEN HOUSES at www.brooksiderealty.ca

11933 224th St.,Maple Ridge604.467.5000

Brookside Realty

Helping you is what we do.TM

Sid Alamo Debra BellSteve Anderson Craig Appleby Chad August Karen Bennett Dawn Bickle Allan Carlson Jill Catudio Randy DeLairFranc Campbell Tracy DeLair

Virginia WindoverVicky vanHerwaardenBob vandenBrinkAmanda vandenBrink

Tammy Sonne

Ralph Tedford Bob Terepocki

Greg SwatskeLaurell SwareLuke Rogers Tyra Sauriol Chase Shymkiw Yolanta SiwinskiBob Quinnell Jim Quinnell Dave Rickard Glenn Rogers Claudio Sartore

Ray PeltoJessica NormanJennifer Nixon Debi Pearce Don PearceMichelle Neale Betty OlsenJeremy McCarthy Taryn McKay Rick MedhurstLori MagnusonBrenda Lyster

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Rolf GullmesRandall Didiuk Pat Drummond Angela Dundas Sarah Eales Jeanie Fox Chris Frandsen Christy GelowitzJana FullerSheryl Fedyk Danny Gerbrandt Lennie Gullmes

Chris Frandsen604-467-5000


Central Maple Ridge Central Maple Ridge Sell the farm and buy this awesome • apartment. 1198 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large • covered balcony. 4th oor security, strata fee includes gas, hot • water and amenities.Adults 55+, small pets welcome, guest suite.• You get all of this and lock the door and • Travel.

Town home - end unit-adults 45+, • one small pet. Large 2 levels, over 1700 sq. ft. • 2 bedrooms, den, family room, • super large deck. Lots of parking, amenities included indoor • pool and more.Exceptional value, • quick possession possible.

$224,900 $269,900

LIFE’S TOO

SHORT

ROOMY, READY, AND

REASONABLE

NORTH MAPLE RIDGE Extremely generous oor plan with room for • everyone. 5 bedrooms including in-law suite, master • bedroom en suite with soaker tub and separate shower.Family room off kitchen, large living/dining • rooms.

Luke “Mr Rogers”604-780-2304

Pat Drummond604-467-5000

Brand new, totally upgraded.• Greenbelt, incredible Golden Ears Views.• 5 Gold Star Energy Rating. • HST INCLUDED. •

Central Maple Ridge LAST ONE!

COPPERSTONE RIDGE

East Maple Ridge Large 2 storey home located on 14,000 sq. • ft. lot with private yard. Beautiful 3220 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom • home. Hardwood oors, spacious kitchen with • stainless steel appliances. A/C, steam shower in en suite, games room • above garage. Extras make this home a must see!•

$799,000

SIEGLE CREEKESTATES

Jim Isherwood604-250-7755

Pitt Meadows Beautiful 2 bedroom corner suite • with 2 full bathrooms.9 ft ceilings, in-suite laundry/storage.• Secure underground parking.• Gorgeous mountain view!• Located very close to shopping and • West Coast Express.

MCMYN MEWS

PITT MEADOWS


$279,500

Central Maple Ridge Great family end unit town home.• New paint, carpets, hot water tank, blinds & • lighting xtures.New front door hardware on all doors,• plus backyard fence. Other features include 3 bedrooms, 3 • bathrooms.Over 1200 sq. ft. • What more can you ask for. •

GREAT FAMILY

TOWN HOME

Randy & Tracy DeLair 604-463-2991

$264,900

Central Maple Ridge Great family home in • central location.Features 3 bedrooms up.• Newer roof, newly fenced yard, • bonus garden shed.

NEW LISTING

Luke “Mr Rogers”604-780-2304

$299,500

Randy & Tracy DeLair 604-463-2991

MISSION LOCATIONGreat basement entry home in highly • desirable College Heights. Oversized fenced greenbelt lot. • 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, laminate ooring. • Large deck, large covered patio. • 2 bedroom in-law suite plus separate nanny • quarters & much more.

$ 419,000

DESIRABLE COLLEGE HEIGHTS

East Maple RidgeExclusive academy park location.• 1 fully serviced acre walking distance to • town.Huge drive through garage w/parking for up • to 6 cars. 4 bedrooms, plus 1 bedroom suite.•

ABSOLUTELY IRREPLACEABLE

AT THIS PRICE

Gina Halinda604-467-5000

$869,900$524,900

Pitt MeadowsGeorgian style home, shows like new.• 9’ ceilings, large bright kitchen loaded • w/cabinets, walk-in pantry + island.Large master bedroom w/2 walk-in closets • + sitting area.Next to hiking trails, riverfront walks, • & great parks. Easy access to Golden Ears Bridge, • West Coast Express and Pitt Meadows Airport.

SAWYERS LANDING


$572,000

Central Maple RidgeRare acreage on South Alouette River.• 2 homes on property, could be rental. • Huge 30 x 56 shop with mezzanine,• possible apartment. 1.45 acres with walk to town.• Don’t miss out. Call today!•

REDUCED $132,000BELOW ASSESSED

VALUE

Gina Halinda604-467-5000

$649,900


11933 224th St., Maple Ridge604.467.5000 Brookside Realty

Let my expertise

Bob Terepocki

604- 817-2920

SELL [email protected]

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Fraserview Village$199,900

OPEN SATURDAY 1 - 3

Enjoy the freedom this great complex offers the over 55 age group. Loads of amenities from pools, hot tubs recreation facilities, workshops rv parking etc. This ground floor court yard unit has an open feel with gas fireplace ( gas included ) oak kitchen plus own air conditioner. Come have a look. Also available 2nd floor unit with air conditioner and loft. $239,900

105 11578 225th St

Rock Ridge Views

Come and enjoy the panoramic views from the decks of this Executive 2 storey home. This home is made for comfortable living. Great room, Gourmet Kitchen with loads of cupboards, hardwood, tiling, huge 12x 25 deck plus large bedrooms throughout. Fully finished walk out basement to over 9,000 sq. ft. landscaped safety fenced view lot. All this plus hot tub and air conditioner. Come have a look. Reduced $639,000

13322 McCauley Crescent

V881813

Wow! This is a beautiful home!

Enjoy the solitude and beauty of this quality built 2 storey with 2 bedroom basement suite. The main levels of this awesome home offers warm angular oak hardwood and tiled floors, vaulted ceilings in living room, den, beautiful kitchen opening to family room. The upper area has 4 bedrooms with a large en suite in the main bedroom. All this and a great yard for entertaining and relaxing in. $699,000

11309 238th M.R.

V868550

Eagle Point -Golf Course $125,000

Here’s your opportunity to build your retirement dream home on this 7911 sq. ft. lot in Harrison Mills. Loads of recreation surround this lot that is just a chip shot from Sandpiper Golf Course and Harrison River plus only a short ride to Hemlock Valleys skiing and hiking. Building Plans available. Sellers will look at terms. Full serviced lot.

Harrison Mills

Down by the Riverside

This serene area is one of Maple Ridges Best Kept Secrets. 2 Acres with private bridge access. Enjoy this 4 level contemporary home with extensive decks, patios, pool and Hot tub. Spacious bedrooms, dens family room and storage areas. New appliances, bathrooms etc. Wake up with the deer sleeping in your yard. If acreage is your forte, this is a must see. $969,900

12680 239th Street (Davison Pool area)

V863285

Better Than New

Enjoy all the added extras in this “Wallmark Home”, complemented with above grade hardwoods, tiling, custom plumbing fixtures, designer kitchen with dark wood cabinetry. Den, Great Room, large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus great area down for teenagers. Fully landscaped yard with covered deck at rear. Nothing to do just enjoy. Reduced $559,500

23617 112a St.

V849955

Falcon Manor with Great Price $269,900

Here’s one of the better priced quality units in town. 2 Bedroom modern painting, Fireplace, Granite counters, Laminate flooring, big patio plus 2 bathrooms large en suite with separate shower and soaker tub and big walk-in closet. All this plus large storage area behind parking stall. Over 1085 sq. ft of comfortable living. Close to commuting, West Coast Express and town center. Now offered at $269,900 “See It Quick”

308-22150 Dewdney

V866846

Another Great Fraserview Village Unit

Air-conditioned 2 bedroom with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace , oak cabinets , master bedroom on main floor, loft den, plus 2nd bedroom and bathroom up. Large storage area plus in suite laundry. Great amenities at Fraserview Village. Enjoy this maintenance free lifestyle.Give Bob a Call to look. $239,500

# 206 11578 225th St.

V866570

Immediate Possession

Brookside Realty 11933 224th Street Maple Ridge

www.dannyandclaudio.com

22728 127th AvenueYours at $569,000

* Central location* Basement entry* 5 bdrm - 3 bath* Granite & S/S* Hand scraped h/d* New bathrooms* New lighting* New fl ooring* Huge private b/yard

OPEN HOUSESAT 2 - 4

TRANSFORMED!

12140 Faber Cres. 12130 Schmidt Cres.

* 2- 2 level t/homes* 3 bedrooms ~ 2 baths* Fully fenced yards* Cedar decks* Childrens play area* Lots of green space* Complex on 9 acres* 12140 = $238,900* 12130 = $239,900

OPEN HOUSESAT 2 - 4

2 AFFORDABLE!

43 - 11757 236th St Move in at $234,900

* 2 level town home* 2 bedrooms ~ 3 baths* 2 parking spots* Large kitchen* Bright patio* Family complex* Children play area* Minutes to shopping* NEW ROOF !

2 STOREY2 BDRMS

GALIANO

21197 - 117th Ave Listed at $394,900

* EMPTY NESTERS* 3 bdrm, 2 baths* 1520 sq ft* RV parking available* 7200+ available lot* Nicely updated* S/S appliances* New counter tops* Move-in ready

OPEN HOUSE SUN 1 - 3

ONE LEVEL LIVING

301-12283 224th StYours at $265,000

* 2 bdrm PLUS den* Sleek S/S appl* Granite counters* Shaker-style cabs* 2” window blinds* Laminate/tile fl ooring* 936 square feet* Walk to shopping* Mountain views

OPEN HOUSESUN 11 - 1

LIFE TO THE “MAXX”

10872 - 249A StOffered at $699,000

* 3900+ sq. ft.* 6 bdrms~ 4 baths* Family cul-de-sac* Entertainers dream* MUST SEE KITCHEN* wet bar, A/C* Fully Fenced b/yard* Many, many features* Call for all details

OPEN HOUSESUN 2 - 4

PURE LUXURY

24038 McClureYours at $529,000

* Desirable area!* Basement entry* 2576 square feet* 6 bdrms ~ 3 baths* 7029 square ft lot* Large S facing deck* Fully fenced b/yard* 5 foot crawl space* Fully fi nished bsmnt

OPEN HOUSESAT 2 - 4

MAPLE CREST

NEW13929 - 229th St

Yours at $639,000

* 2 Storey + bsmnt* 3284 square feet* 3 bdrms ~ 3 baths* Quiet cul-de-sac* 7100 sf view lot* Finished Basement* Games room w/bar* Lots of upgrades!* Mountain views

OPEN HOUSESUN 2 - 4

SILVER RIDGE

NEW

NEW

604.318.5254www.chadaugust.com

11933 224th St., Maple RidgeBrookside Realty

CHAD AUGUSTCHAD AUGUST

[email protected]

24979 112TH AVE

PICTURE PERFECT ONE ACRE

MLS V869481

$579,900

Beautiful private 1+ acre.• 1565 sq ft rancher bsmt • + loftBacks onto Kanaka Creek.• Detached barn expansion • possible.Path of development.•

#25 24185 106 B

DELUXETOWNHOME

MLS# V877784

$509,900

• Greenbelt. • 2700+sq. ft.• Whistler inspired. • Like new.• Huge daylight

basement.

NEW LISTING

• Custom built, master on the main.

• Over 3000 sq. ft., + 14000 sq. ft lot.

• Irrigation, heat pump, loads of extras.

• Private yard and subdvision.

24602 MCCLURE DRMLS V883644

$669,900

#35 19696 HAMMOND RD

GREAT LOCATION AFFORDABLE NICELY UPDATED

$234,900

2 bed, 2 bath, • townhouse.Large master bed-• room, fenced yard.Good complex.• Newly updated Park - • like setting.

SUMMER IN THE POOL• 2 storey + fully

fi nished basement.• 1200 sq. ft. down,

room for the In-laws or teens.

• New above ground pool, South exposure.

• +3500 sq ft, low maintenance.

Virtual Tours &

More Photos at

www.chadaugust.com

$364,900 OPEN SUN2 - 4PM

MLS V887929 GREENBELTGREENBELT

#23 11737 236TH

• 4 bed. 4 bath, 2057 sq ft

• Greenbelt, cul de sac location

• Updated and spotless throughout

• Great complex, new roofs.

$619,900

NEWLISTING

19267 FIELDSTONE WK

• Like new, showhome condition

• 3 bedroom + mid level media room

• Low maintenance, outdoor entertaining

• Master on the main

MLS V859758

24170 113THMLS V883781

$899,900


Brookside Realty

39YEARS

SERVICE

11933 - 224th St., Maple Ridge www.raypelto.com

604-619-0804 [email protected]

Ray Pelto

• Custom home tucked away.• Outstanding view from covered

entertainment size deck.• Sparkling bright gourmet’s kitchen • Perfect home for extended family.• You will not be disappointed!• The “I wants” generous granite

counters solid hardwood, private location!

$$549,500549,500Country Quiet

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rora

124A

232

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23272124A AVE

OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4

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• No compromise, exquisitelandscaping and brick work.

• RV parking and room fo r a shop!

• Custom, custom everywhere.• Great for extended family.

Your Wish List

$899,800

• Private 1.4 Acre

• Rancher living with terrifi c daylight basement - perfect for the in-laws.

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John CarlsonCall or Text 604-612-0080

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Sell YOUR home for $6900(Properties over $600,000 are 1% + $900)

Free Market Evaluation • www.johnnyonepercent.com

#39 - 21960 River Rd., Maple Ridge 11265 Harrison St., Maple Ridge

Professionally renovated top to bottom! New kitchen, baths, fi xtures… you name it! Living rm with 10’ vault ceiling. Garage + extra spot. 4 min walk to WC Express!

Solid and well cared for split level with new win-dows and solid wood fl oors. Huge 15,000 + sq.ft. lot - like a soccer fi eld out back! West central location.

Top fl oor with mountain views in one of Maple Ridge’s premier condo developments. 1 bedroom + den. Showhome condition!

This new listing is just what you’ve been waiting for! It’s a big, modern & well cared for house with 2 bdrm suite. Incredibly private yard & fantastic location.

Looking for something special? This custom built two storey is something to behold! 3200 sq. ft. top quality throughout. Amazing 1/4 acre lot on lush greenbelt.

Great holding prop-erty of building site! 4.5 acres with older tenanted house and outbuildings. Some work required. SELLER WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS! 12128 - 256 St.

Modern, spacious & updated 3 level split on one of the largest lots in the subdivision! 3 bdrms + den. Double garage + RV parking. Walk to WC Express!

Quiet 188th Street in Pitt Meadows. Gorgeous mountain and big sky views to the west. 2400 sq. ft. basement home. Priced to sell!

MOTIVATED SELLER has already bought next house and has priced this one to sell! 3 bdrms, 2 baths, fenced yard, double parking. Low maintenance fees & West side.

You will love the fantastic layout with vault ceilings and a large open kitchen. Full basement with in-law suite. Flat fenced yard in low traffi c Cottonwood area.

Come see this new listing! Wonderful open fl oor plan & like new condition throughout all 3 levels. You will think you are in a brand new show home!

1.44 acres in path of looming development. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this mini estate until developers pay you to leave! What a deal!

$$249,900249,900

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Open Sunday 11 - 1 pm

Enormous Yard!

Magnolia Gate Penthouse

Blossom Park Beauty!

Generous Home On Greenbelt

Acreage On City Water

Choice Location

Value Alert!

Quality Tri-Crest Home

Cornerstone Of Uplands

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Open Sunday 2 - 4 [email protected]

604.466.4549

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Michelle

Don

DebiNicole

Brookside Realty11933 - 224th St.,

Maple Ridge

MLS #V886406$$569,900

WHAT A BEAUTY

Quiet family neighbourhood. • Beautiful landscaped private backyard.• 3 cozy fireplaces, vaulted ceilings. • Room for the in-laws. •

22481 STRENG AVE.

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MLS #F1112347$$749,900

33278 TUNBRIDGE AVE. Gorgeous cape-cod set on just over 1 acre.• Updated throughout the house makes this • home a winner.South facing backyard and sun house for • family BBQ’s.Cedar Valley development OCP Phase 2.•

MISSION

MLS #V891368$$949,900

20147 PATTERSON AVECustom 5100 sq ft rancher w/full basement • Large sundeck with hot tub• Double garage detached 24 x 30 shop with • heat and powerLots of room for everyone •

EXLUSIVE PATTERSON AVENUE!

MLS #V885993$1,199,0001,199,000

FAMILY ESTATE

Main floor nanny suite. • Chef’s kitchen, granite counters, island.• Tranquil setting backing onto park and • walk to river.Gated private acre with pool. •

26482 128TH AVE.

MLS #V884088$$210,000

FIRST TIME BUYERS ALERT!# 108 12206 224TH ST.

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom.• Designer paint colours.• South facing patio.• Close to shopping, transit & • West Coast Express.No rentals, no dogs, 2 cats o.k.•

MLS #V875922$$499,900

19789 WILDWOOD PL.Awesome Pitt Meadows split level.• New floors, kitchen, heat pump, furnace, on • demand hot water, appliances baths & more. RV Parking, 8276 sq. ft. lot, fenced yard.• Quiet Street, close to schools & transpor tation. •

GREAT FAMILY HOME

MLS #V886020$$1,249,9001,249,900

YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED!

800 sq. ft. “Great Room”.• Pool hot tub for the outdoor • enter tainer.Heat pump for year round comfor t. • 1.2 fenced acres on city water and • sewer.

130A AVE

10040 248TH ST

MLS #V885896

Almost 5 pristine acres• 2500 sq ft updated home• Room for the in laws on lower level• Large detached shop with office• In ALR-future potential???•

$$1,850,0001,850,000

MOVE TO THE COUNTRY

$$MLS #V891721

$$349,500349,500

21504 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD.1900 sq. ft. basement home.• Updates include floors, paint, appliances, • bathroom, crown mouldings.Easy to make a self contained suite.•

NOT A DRIVE BY!

#20 - 11125 232ND

MLS #V885744

• Updated family home with open plan.• Fenced back yard backing onto greenbelt.• Teens no worries, hot water on demand.• Attached only at Garage.

$$344,900344,900

GREAT FAMILY COMPLEX!

MLS# V881083

KID FRIENDLY CUL-DE-SAC23555 112B AVE.

Best deal in town!• 2 storey w/basement on greenbelt.• New carpet up, laminate on main.• 2 gas f/p, crown, den on main.• Walk in closet and deluxe ensuite.•

$$469,900469,900


Shirley Norton604-760-3175

Sutton Group - West Coast Realty An Independent Member Broker

Come take a look at this super clean, meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, split level home. Located on a gorgeous 7568 square foot corner level lot. Other features include a double garage plus great storage in the dry crawl space. A fully fenced back yard and large deck will be enjoyed by the whole family including the dog! Close to school and public transit as well as being a quick commute to the Golden Ears Bridge. Drop by the open or call Shirley to make an appointment to view at 604-760-3175

11624 Bonson Rd, Pitt Meadows Asking just $459,900

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4GREAT NEW PRICE BETTER BE QUICK!

Jeremy McCarthy778-846-3200 Brookside Realty

11933 224th StreetMaple Ridge

• 3500sqft backing onto GREENBELT• 4 bdrms, and den that could be 5th• Open fl oor plan w/vaulted ceilings• Walk out basement fully fi nished w/ wet bar• Granite countertops, island and walk-in pantry

22414 125TH AV, Maple RidgeReduced $462,900

24773 McClure Dr. Maple Ridge Reduced $629,000

• 4 bdrm, 3bthrm central Maple Ridge home in Quiet Cul-De-Sac• Easy access to the Golden Ears and Pitt River Bridges.• Updated kitchen, baths, fl ooring, paint, storage shed, and more• A private backyard, air conditioning• View of the Golden Ears Mountains• One Bedroom in-law suite can act as a great mortgage helper

OPEN SAT 2-4 OPEN SUN 2-4

11933 224th St.,Maple Ridge

604.467.5000Brookside Realty www.brooksiderealty.ca

OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND Saturday June 4 & Sunday June 5

#408 11605 227 St

OPEN SAT SUN 1 - 3


Adults 55+, 4th oor apartment • facing south.Immediate possession, 1029 sq. ft.• One large bedroom with open den.• Amenities include guest suite. • indoor pool, exercise.

$199,900

23400 TAMARACK LN

OPENSUN 2 - 4

Angela Dundas

604-857 3232

3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms.• RANCHER set on a 9000 sq. ft. lot in • Kanaka Ridge.Completely reno’d, new ooring, new • kitchen, new baths, list goes on.Fully fenced back yard & ample side yard.• Double garage and RV parking available.•

$429,000

13090 Alouette Rd

OPENSUN 2 - 4

Greg Swastke

778-229-4734

Prestigious Allco Estates.• 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.• Beautiful 1 acre south facing private yard.• Professionally designed kitchen.• Humongous rec room welcomes your endless • ideas.Master en suite w/soaker tub & custom • designed imported tile shower.Two other bedrooms have W/I closets & one • has own en suite.

$829,900

22865 Docksteader

OPENSAT 1 - 3

Betty Olsen604-240-5401

Silver Ridge.• 4 years new! • Two storey with open oor plan• Finished basement • Great for extended family • Loaded with extras• Balance of New Home Warranty. •

$639,900

25494 112th Ave

OPENSUN 1 - 3

Betty Olsen604-240-5401

2 Acres in ALR. 10 min to town centre.• Post and beam cedar home with with 2 • bedrooms up and 2 down.Good well & holding tank • Gorgeous view of mountains from living area • & wrap around deck.

$629,900

12375 Davison St

OPENSUN 1 - 4

Amanda & BobvandenBrink

604-619-2164

On a quiet no thru road.• Over 1/4 private lot, fully fenced. • 4 bedrooms. • Rancher with fully nished basement with • separate entrance.

$439,900

20137 Wanstead St

OPEN SUN 1 - 3

Amanda & BobvandenBrink

604-619-2164

On a quiet no thru road.• 1 bed basement suite.• Completely renovated. • Large fully fenced yard.• Lots of parking. •

23350 Griffen Rd

OPENSUN 2 - 4

Brenda Lyster604-240-0960

Immaculate 2 storey w/ nished basement.• Laminate ooring, designer colours. • Dark wood cabinetry, granite c/tops.• Master w/luxurious 5 piece en suite.• Walk to Kanaka Elementary School. •

$514,900$519,000

#3-11495 Cotton Wood Dr

OPENSUN 2 - 4

Steve Anderson604-817-5285

Better than townhouse • Beautiful 2 storey fully nished basement • home.

4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. • New laminate oors and paint.• Walking distance to schools.• Greenbelt at back for privacy.• Price reduced for a quick sale. •

$379,888

22747 Gilley Ave

OPENSUN 2 - 4

Sarah Eales604-202-7272

Fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom affordable • townhome. Nice reno’d kitchen with beautiful cupboards, • great appliances, granite & arborite counters & modern paintPrivate patio area.• Terri c neighbours & walk to everything. •

$239,900

#35 - 11229 232nd

OPENSUN 1 - 4

Sarah Eales604-202-7272

Wow!! completely renovated 3 bathroom,• 3 bedroom end unit town home. This place looks like a show • home but better!!New ooring, kitchen, staircases, mouldings • galore ... too much to list .Good size, semi-private backyard • (great for kids & pets)Great strata & walk to schools & town. •

$299,900

10872 - 249A St

OPENSUN 2 - 4

Claudio 604-340-4167Danny 604-802-6694

• 3900+ sq. ft.• 6 bdrms~ 4 baths• Family cul-de-sac• Entertainers

dream• MUST SEE

KITCHEN

• Wet bar, A/C• Fully Fenced

b/yard• Many, many

features• Call for all details

$699,000

13929 - 229th St

OPENSUN 2 - 4

Claudio 604-340-4167Danny 604-802-6694

2 Storey + bsmnt• 3284 square feet• 3 bdrms ~ 3 baths• Quiet cul-de-sac• 7100 sf view lot• Finished Basement•

Games room w/bar• Lots of upgrades!• Mountain views•

$639,000

21197 - 117th Ave

OPENSUN 1 - 3

$394,900

12140 Faber Cres. 12130 Schmidt Cres.

OPENSAT 2 - 4

24038 McClure

OPENSAT 2 - 4

$529,000

21229 McCallum Crt

OPENSUN 1 - 4

$429,900

12069 Harris Rd

OPEN MON - THUR 1 - 4WEEKENDS 12 - 5

Jim Isherwood 604-250-7755

Randy & Tracy DeLair604-463-2991

Solaris, concrete and steel construction in • Pitt Meadows only Towers. Floor to ceiling windows allow natural light to • ow throughout the home. Floor plans for everyone, spaces that are • perfect for entertaining or relaxing.Close to West Coast Express, recreation and • shopping.

2 storey family home in great location• Recently painted interior, dbl garage• Close to parks, schools, and shopping• 3 bdrms, newer laminate ooring, raised maple • cabinets, thermo windows and moreMake this house your home!•

1 Bdrm from$229,9002 Bdrm from $254,9003 Bdrm from $379,900

NEWNEW

Claudio 604-340-4167Danny 604-802-6694

Claudio 604-340-4167Danny 604-802-6694

Claudio 604-340-4167Danny 604-802-6694

• EMPTY NESTERS

• 3 bdrm, 2 baths

• 1520 sq ft• RV parking

available

• 7200+ westside lot

• Nicely updated• S/S appliances• New counter

tops• Move-in ready

•2- 2 level t/homes• 3 bedrooms ~

2 baths• Fully fenced yards• Cedar decks• Childrens play

area

• Lots of green space

• Complex on 9 acres

• 12140 = $238,900

• 12130 = $239,900

• Desirable area!• Basement entry• 2576 square feet• 6 bdrms ~

3 baths• 7029 square ft lot• Large south

facing deck

• Fully fenced b/yard

• 5 foot crawl space

• Fully fi nished bsmnt


Covers the entire 4th fl oor!• 2 bed/3 bath & den• 1,680 sq ft• Expansive Terrace• Gas F/P & H/W included in maintenance• 2 parking stalls•

604-341-3575604-341-3575VICKIVICKIRAINERRAINERRAINERRAINER &&&& VICKIVICKI

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#401 19130 Ford Rd, PITT MEADOWS

PENTHOUSE

BRAND NEW MAKEOVER

2 Storey - 3 Bed/2 Full Bath Townhouse• 10’ Vaulted Ceiling, New S/S appliances, • vanities, countertops, 2 parking spotsBacksplashes, toilets, sinks, fi xtures, hardwood, • tile, carpeting & paint

#42 - 21960 River Rd., MAPLE RIDGE

$259,900$259,900

FAMILY FRIENDLY

4 Level Split, 4 Bed/2 Bath• Remodelled maple kitchen• 6,235 sq ft fenced & tree-lined backyard• Vaulted living room with fl oor to ceiling rock • gas f/p

11782 N. Wildwood Cr., PITT MEADOWS

$479,000$479,000

Sun., June 5th 1-4 pm

SOLDSOLD

[email protected] www.TerryRuppel.ca

Terry Ruppel 604.671.6055

Enjoy the Fabulous mountain views to Golden Ears!!

Pride of ownership shows in this clean & spacious, well maintained home. The large bright kitchen

provides plenty of cabinets and is open to the eating area and family room with vaulted ceilings, large

windows and french doors that open to a large sun-deck overlooking the spacious backyard. There are

3 bedrooms upstairs with the master offering a large walk-in closet & ensuite which has a jetted tub and separate shower. Downstairs has a 2 bedroom suite.

CALL TO VIEW TODAY!

12187 CHERRYWOOD DR, MAPLE RIDGE

$524,500$524,500

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

LifeStyles RealtyLifeStyles RealtyFor the way you live

WWW.RENEESTEAM.COM EMAIL: [email protected]

786-8125ReneeWilliams

# 36 20841 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD # 48 12099 237TH ST

$415,000$415,000 $269,000$269,000

Deluxe duplex style end unit• Open concept great room with vaulted • ceilings2 private decks, 3 levels• 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom• 5 min to golden ears bridge• LOW LOW strata fees.•

Huge Yard - Mountain View• 3 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse• Window seats, vaulted ceilings, tons of • storage under stairs and in garageClose to everything• This won’t last long•

13186 240TH ST

$539,000$539,000

Best deal in Rockridge• 5 bedrooms and 1 bedroom suite• Great family home on quiet street only 1/2 • block from ParkGolden Ears trails at your doorstep• Over 2900 square feet and only 4 years old •

OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4

ROB JEEVES604-240-2629

UPDATED BASEMENT ENTRY HOME

NEW LISTING

$$549,000549,00021328 CAMPBELL AVE,

MAPLE RIDGE

$ $539,000539,000

2085 sqft with 4 Bdrms + 3 Baths• New kitchen cabinets w/ granite • counter topsNew roof, furnace, windows, doors, • HW tank, tile fl oors, carpet & paint, driveway, turf & fence

CHARACTER HOME WITH PRIVATE YARD

$$375,000375,000

1608 Sqft• 3 Bedrooms• New Furnace, New HW tank• Lots of updates• Huge Yard, 7200 Sqft lot• Central Location•

2074 sq ft• updated Kitchen & bathrooms• new roof in 2009• new 20ft x 12ft deck • Huge lot• 2 car garage•

“Trust your dreams!”

DEBBIE SHEPPARD604-466-2838

[email protected]

upper unit in The Colonial• 2 bedrooms, 1 washroom• decks front & back, mtn views• 19+ complex, M.R.•

AGE RESTRICTION IS 45+! Rare views over the Fraser River can be enjoyed from this 1777 sq. ft. townhouse located in Fraserview Village. This townhouse is amazing...dramatic vaulted ceilings in the livingroom, formal diningroom, fl ex room off the kitchen with built-in desks placed to enjoy the views, 2 bedrooms up, double garage, private lot, so much more! Treat yourself and view this great home!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM#4-22538-116th Ave., Maple Ridge

Enjoy a taste of Whistler in this beautifully remodelled 2 storey home located in a great westside neighbourhood. Step into a dramatically open plan with hardwood fl oors, post and beam ceilings, wide thick fi r stairway and posts are the centerpoint of the home, new kitchen with carousel windows overlooking the backyard, master on main, 2 bedrooms up plus family and fl ex rooms up, too much to mention. Call today to view!

DRASTICALLY REDUCED!

JUST LISTEDJUST LISTED

Sweeping mountain views can be enjoyed from this beautifully updated basement home in a quiet cul-de-sac close to Laityview Elementary. Very open plan, new kitchen with expansive tile fl oors and cream-tone cabinets, 3 bedrooms up, updated washrooms, rec room, family room, 4th bedroom down, large covered deck, 7400 sq. ft. lot. Come see for yourself!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM21222 McCallum Crt., Maple Ridge

One of the the best values in the downtown area! The $1000 is gross rent INCLUDES triple net! Garibaldi Place, second fl oor unit, CD588 zoning allows for offi ce or retail, plenty of parking, walk to all downtown amentities. Don’t miss this one!

LEASE $1000 FOR 1600 SQ.FT.

$184,900ground level, back of complex• beautifully updated• 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms• private lot, walk-out patio, M.R.•

$271,900master on main fl oor• 2 more bdrms, plus storage up• 1477 sq. ft., vaulted ceilings• covered patio, 55+ complex, PM•

$329,900

$364,900$364,900

$549,900$549,900

JUST LISTEDJUST LISTED

TOWNHOUSES

$517,900$517,900

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge • 604.466.2838# 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows • 604.459.2838

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RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty really appreciates the support we received for our First Annual Yard Sale for the Cure. We couldn t have done it without the support of all of the wonderful people of Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows who supported the Cause by making donations & coming out and shopping. We would also like to extend a special Thank You to the businesses that helped make this a very successful fundraising event for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation:

Maple Ridge Baptist Church for allowing us use their parking lot.• Advanced Storage Centers for pre-sale storage.• The Realtors and sta of RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty (Pitt Meadows, • Maple Ridge and Langley O ces) for the manpower.The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows NEWS•

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

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ADDITIONAL INFO AT: WWW.JOHNDALE.CA [email protected]

John Dale604-816-96042010Master Member

HALF DUPLEX - WEST MAPLE RIDGEJust like a house• 1855 sqft• 3 bedrooms & 3 baths• Stainless appliances• Double garage• Huge driveway•

$409,000$409,000LARGE RANCHER ON 1/3 OF AN ACRE!

FIXER UPPER

HOLLY LANE

AGE 55+

$358,900$358,900 $325,000$325,000

OPEN SAT & SUN 2-420445 120B AVENUE20445 120B AVENUE

1636 sqft• Detached 40 x 18 shop• Shop has 220 Power & storage above• House roof is 6 months old• Backs onto conservation & Roslyn Creek• Private Setting•

Master on main fl oor• 1432 sqft• 3 bedrooms & 3 baths• 20 x 10 patio• Double garage with extra deep bay• Pitt Meadows location•

The Realtor who unites “Hearts and Homes”an HickmanJ

Jan Hickman 604-828-3445

DESIGNING WOMENAnd men too, will enjoy this 2 bdrm plus den corner unit backing onto private creek area. Featuring new ceramic tile fl oors through the main level, vaulted ceilings and designer colours. Bedroom plus full bath on main level. Not a drive-by at this price!Reduced to $248,800

BLESSED WITH CHILDREN?Then you’ll want to see this 5 bdrm, 3 bath bsmt. entry in a friendly neighbourhood in the Davidson subdivision school area. The home offers a fenced yard for your children and their dogs, full bsmt, mortgage helper and double garage to hold bikes and trikes. Priced to sell! Reduced $478,800

A HORSE OF COURSEShould go in the 5-stall barn with 5 turn-out paddocks and heated tack room that comes with this 2 1/2 acre ranch. Cute house with 3 br, 1 bdrm suite in barn plus exra 24 x 12 workshop, city water and close to town. Make this the place where you’ll want to hang your spurs. REDUCED $728,800

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

21910 HIGHVIEW PLACE

LifeStyles RealtyLifeStyles RealtyFor the way you live

[email protected]

604-250-0594www.gordonbarthels.com

Gordon & Diana BARTHELS

You will fi nd lots of elbow room here!• Located on a no thru street this • home boasts greenspace in the front and back! DELUXE 2 storey with fi nished • basement 9 FT ceilings• Over 3800 square feet •

5 bedrooms plus den • 4 bathrooms• No thru street• Master bedroom on • main fl oorHouse fronts ALR – QUIET AREA• Larger lot backs GREENBELT• Short walk to both levels of schools•

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(south off Dewdney )Looking for Quiet and Privacy?

$699,900

778-988-1224OFFICE 604-466-2838

View more pictures and information at www.terrismith.ca

Terri Smith

SPECIAL PACKAGE

So much for all to enjoy here! A deluxe kitchen with an island & granite counters. Three large upper bdrms with room for 4th plus an at-home offi ce! An ideal backyard for summer entertaining plus a triple garage for the big toys! Did I mention the view? Call Terri for your private tour!

$632,000$632,000

BIG YARD!

This well maintained “Gabriola” townhome provides its new owner with a large fenced in backyard for the kids, pets & gardener! Great family complex with new roofs and kids playground. Just listed – be the fi rst to view by calling Terri today at 778-988-1224

$272,500$272,500

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11738 - 218 Street, Maple Ridge3 bedroom rancher on an over 7200 • sq. ft. lotNewer roof & kitchen• Gas fi replace• Garage• Fenced yard with sundeck and hot tub•

$358,900

RANCHER WEST MAPLE RIDGE

Hostess at 11918 - 239 Street, Maple RidgeCottonwood Creek• spacious new homes with fully fi nished basementsOver 1700 sq ft on the main fl oor plus • over 1400 sq ft bsmt with den, 2 bdrms, 2 baths and games rmMaple kitchen, granite countertops, gas • f/p, laminate & tileNear schools, park and transit•

Starting at $599,900 Including HST

15 NEW DELUXE BASEMENT ENTRY HOMES

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 12 - 4

Hostess at 13751 Silver Valley Road, Maple Ridge

Silver Views• new 2 storey homes with daylight basementsDeluxe fi nishings• Some have legal suites• 5 - 6 bedrooms and 4 - 6 bathrooms• Double & triple garages• Ready to move into•

Lovely Valley ViewStarting at $599,900

OPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT FRI 12-4

New 2 Storey Homes With BasementsStarting at $463,900

OPEN EVERY DAY 12-5

$10,000 CASH BACK ON THE NEXT 3 SALES UNTIL JUNE 30

10138 - 240 St., Maple RidgeMain Stone Creek• 56 19 lovely single Family Homes built by Onni GroupOpen fl oor plans, gas F/P, maple kitchen • with granite counters, pantry & island Includes 6 appliances, garburator and • blinds

#7 - 13771 - 232A Street, Maple Ridge(off 232 St. onto Silver Valley Rd.)Silver Heights• 3 & 4 bdrms + 3 & 4 baths 2 storey plus a fully fi nished basement• Maple cabinets, granite countertops• Fireplace• 5 appliances and blinds included• Single and double garages to choose from• Some townhomes have a view•

OPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT FRI 12-4

Starting at $359,900

Final Phase Now Available! Final Phase Now Available! New Townhomes

Hostess at 24256 - 101A Ave.,Maple Ridge

(south off 102nd Ave onto 242B St)Castle Brook• new 2 storey homes with daylight basements4-6 bedrooms• Family room• Gas fi replace• Double and single garages•

FULLY FINISHED BASEMENTStarting at $499,900

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4

NEW TOWNHOMES

#1-11252 - Cottonwood Drive, M. R.Nicely fi nished townhomes with 3 • bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and basementSpacious rooms• Hardwood fl oors, maple cabinets, granite • countertops, crown moldingsFireplace. Garage for 2 cars• 6 appliances and blinds included• Gas hookup for your BBQ•

OPEN SAT & SUN 12 - 4

Cottonwood RidgeStarting at $329,900

27765 Sayers Crescent, Maple RidgeFully renovated home on .988 acre. 2670 sq. ft. fully fi nished basement home. 4 bdrms, den, family room. Maple kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances. Vaulted wood lined ceilings on the main fl oor, tile and hardwood fl oors. Double garage and RV parking.

$669,900

View of Mt. Baker & Fraser Valley

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge • 604.466.2838# 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows • 604.459.2838

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MARGARET HENNESSEY604-657-7236www.MargaretHennessey.com

TWO CHOICES FOR BOOMERS

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Excellent Investment Prop4 bdrms up!! 2 bdrms down!! This home sits on a 6600 sq. ft. lot close to shopping! Transit! Schools! Some new windows down. $334,500

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Kathleen Court - MissionNice well run complex!! Top fl r. vaul. ceil. in liv rm, gas f/p, 2 bdrms, 2 full baths. Sep. laundry/store rm, covered sundeck, big kitchen. New stain master carpets in liv rm. $239,000

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View - .82 Acres!!!Overlooking the mountains, valley & be-yond! Very private, your own little oasis! Custom built - original owner! Great 2 storey + bsmnt, separate detached workshop. A must see! $399,500

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Cul-de-sac Maple RidgeBeautiful 4 level split features over 2700 sq. ft. of luxury living space. 5’ crawl space, lots of storage. Located in quiet cul-de-sac in area of good homes, close to schools. $524,500

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0.45 Acre Rural Setting!Enjoy peace & tranquility of your sur-roundings. Firepit, pond & gazebo set the tone for outdoor enjoyment. Re-modelled home, 5 bdrms, 3 f/p, new kitch, roof. Huge workshop. $519,500

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Country Lane/Maple Ridge4 bdrm, 4 bath on a no thru st 2 storey with a fully fi nished basement. 9 ft cei-ing. Great room! Oak kitchen w/island. 2 car garage. Lane access! South facing backyard! Close to schools! $396,500

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Perfect for the NewlywedsCute as a button rancher overlook-ing the Fraser River. Close to Heritage Park!! Close to town!! New roof on drive-thru detached garage. Lane Ac-cess a huge bonus. $259,500

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Industrial ParkMission Way!! Prime location for this big corner, high visible exposure unit! Warehouse/retail space, 3 pce bath-room, mezz fl r for offi ces/storage. Huge roll-up bay door. Imm. Pos. $219,500

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Wow - Only $194,900!Great starter or retirement!! Everything almost new! New roof, windows, fl rs, kitchen, paint & more. Re-done bthrm. Private back yard. Great quiet location on dead end street. $194,900

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Perfect for Students-AbbCollege Park Place. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Waiting for you to spruce it up. Stu-dents, fi rst-time buyers. Walk to college & entertainment! Everything at your fi n-gertips. Exc freeway access.$157,500

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Close to City Shops!!!Fraser Landing! Close to schools, parks, West Coast Xpress! Designer colours, sleek black appliances incl. stack-able washer and dryer, fridge, stove & dish/w. 1 bdrm, 1 bath. $139,500

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Home & 10 Acres-ClintonBacks onto Crown Land! Bring the horses to this 10 acre private property. 3 bdrm rancher, out buildings, workshop, chicken coop, cabin with elec. for guests. Fenced. Priced to sell! $229,500

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Bouchie Lake - Cariboo5 tranquil acres located only 1/2 hour out of Quesnel. Get away from the hus-tle of the commercial world. 500+ sq ft with 5x16 front porch. Electric done to code. Wood shed! Shop! $127,500

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1 Acre! Custom Rancher!Almost 2600 sq. ft. on one fl oor! 4 bdrms, 3 bathrooms, big entertaining kitchen, new oak fl oors. Great lay-out w/atrium, city water, in fl oor h/w heat. Total privacy! Hurry, won’t last! $569,000

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Surrey - Att DevelopersAttention developers!! Possible 5-6 lot subdivision. Older home on 1.03 acres of prime development. Property has had 3rd reading with City of Surrey. Hurry on this one!!! $1,250,000

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It was a year ago today that my family and I, as

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We were starting a new church here.

It was quite the trip, with all three of our children being under the age of 5 at the time. But one thing for sure, we were en-tering into uncharted territory in our lives.

We were leaving every part of our lives behind except for one, our faith that we had in our God.

It was no longer just about belief in God, now we were in a situation where we had to decide if we really trusted God.

True faith can only come when we are put into situations in our lives where we must act upon our faith.

Faith that is not accompanied by action is really no faith at all.

So there I was, face to face with the question that I had to answer before I could do anything else: “Can I really trust God?”

This question really gets to the very core and forms the foundation for each person faced with the deci-sion of whether or not to put their complete faith in God by accepting the gift of salvation that has been made available to every person by the death, burial, and resurrection

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I am not asking you to take my word for it, or anything or anyone else’s word for it; take God’s word for it. Read the Scriptures, ask God to reveal himself to you, and ask him to show you his faithful-ness and how trustworthy he is.

I knew that the Lord was direct-ing my family to move to Pitt Meadows from Texas to start a new church more than a year

before we actually moved, but it was in that time of preparation that I had no choice but to answer this ques-tion in my life.

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As I searched through the Bible, looked into my own past, and asked the Lord for opportunities to put my trust in him so that I could see his faithfulness, I became convinced of what Psalm 145 verse 13 says: “The Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made.”

So, can we really trust God? You have to decide that for yourself. But if God really is who he says he is and he really does what he says he is go-ing to do, then I think “trustworthy” is a good word to use in describing him.

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“We like to connect with our clients to find out what their needs are,” Tara said of staff working with customers. “It’s experience, it’s asking the right questions and listening to what they have to say.”

Kanaka Diamond and Gold offers in-house goldsmithing services and crafts a wide variety of new jewellery using both traditional and modern techniques.” A lot of times, we use both techniques on one piece.”

A particularly popular option many customers opt for is bringing old jewellery to the store and having it remade into new, custom-designed pieces.

Tara said that reduces component costs substantially and the money saved can allow customers to get some design work done.

On the design side, one notable service Tara offers is creating a rendering of the proposed piece on her computer, so customers can see exactly what they’ll be getting in advance.

Tara began her training in 1986 in a jewellery manufacture and repair apprenticeship for four years, then took a two-year program in jewelry art and design. She said having a diverse background allows her to provide customers with the full picture

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The store has been around for some time, but Blokzyl’s experience in crafting jewellery goes back even further.

“We’ve been open for almost three years,” she said. “Prior to that, I worked out of my home creating custom jewellery.”

Jewelry has been a long-standing love of hers, so running a jewellery store is an ideal dream profession.

“I love jewellery, I love gemstones,” Blokzyl said. “One of my big passions is the coloured gems.”

Running a jewellery shop allows her to do design work, as she particularly enjoys custom-designing pieces for customers. Tara has a knack for envisioning jewellery around diamonds and gems. She helps the customer who wants new or a change but can’t envision the possibilities. Another motivation for her is keeping up with the trends in jewellery. That includes offering sought after product lines like Thomas Sabo sterling silver jewellery and Simon G diamond rings. Tara recently made a trip to Arizona for the world-renowned Tucson Gem and Jewellery Shows, and said she found some beautiful and unusual gems there.

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Friday, June 3• The Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

Chapter of the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is celebrating Bike to Work week by setting up bike commuter stations from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Peace Park. Drop by on your way home from work for snacks, a chat and prizes. For more information, check out www.mapleridgepittmeadowscyclist.blogspot.com/

Saturday, June 4• Haney Pioneer Village garage sale

takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 11830 230th Street (south off Dewdney). Hot dogs sold after 11 a.m. Call 604-463-6352 for more information.

• Harry Hooge Elementary is hosting its third annual car wash party fundraiser. There will be a barbecue lunch, and live music. Please come and support the school from 10 to 2 p.m. at 12280 – 230th Street. Contact Shelley for more info at 604-467-6768.

• Beavers, Cubs and Scouts registra-tion (boys and girls ages fi ve to 14) takes place in Pitt Meadows at 12460 Harris Road from 1p.m. to 5 p.m. Look for the tent at Harris Road Park. Registration also available online at [email protected]

• The Garibaldi Art Club and The Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild join together to present Art at the Market on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come to the Haney Farmers Market at Memorial Peace Park to see demonstrations and exhibitions by these

talented artists. Enjoy a Sizzlin’ Smokey Dog and be entertained by Toby Beaulieu. More farmers are arriving with early vegetables. Goat’s Pride Dairy has yogurt and cheeses, Brookfi eld Farm has beef and lamb, Coast Seafood had salmon kebabs and other

salmon delicacies. www.haneyfarmersmar-ket.org

Sunday, June 5• The eighth annual Fund Run in sup-

port of Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation takes place in Maple Ridge. There is a 5 km walk/run or 10 km run. Walk, run, just have fun. Food and prizes available. Visit www.rmhfoundation.com for more information or register online at www.runningroom.com. Call Laura at 604-466-6958 for more information.

• The Alouette Field Naturalists travel to Hayward Lake for a hike. Meet at 9:30 a.m. on 228th Street between Lougheed and Dewdney to carpool. Call Alison at 463-3902.

Monday, June 6• Caring for the Planet exhibit at the

Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Activity Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free Tim Hortons coff ee and treats.

• Volunteer Maple Ridge–Pitt Mead-ows, the local volunteer centre, is hosting an information session open to the public. Attend the session from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Alouette meeting room of the Maple Ridge Public Library to fi nd out about volunteer opportunities with over 60 organizations. [email protected] or 604-467-6911 ext. 230 to register.

• Jason Matlock and Rhett Bokitch of Meadow Gardens Golf Club will golf from sunrise to sunset, lending their muscles to those who have lost theirs to ALS. Meadow Gardens Golf Club is one of 39 golf courses located across B.C. participating in the Golf A Thon for ALS. For more information or to donate visit www.golfathonforals.com

Tuesday, June 7• Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks

and Leisure Services is off ering free admission to seniors all day to the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre and the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre.

Pitt Meadows Day

Saturday, June 4• 7 to 10 a.m. Bring your whole family to enjoy pancakes and syrup made by the Pitt Meadows Lions Club.• 9 a.m. Parade participants check-in at the booth on the south east corner of Blakely Road and Hammond Road.• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The parade starts at Blakely Road and Hammond Road, goes west on Hammond Road and north on Harris Road to end at the Heritage Hall.• 12:30 to 5 p.m. During the afternoon enjoy free activities at Harris Park including face painting, baseball games, rock wall climbing, crafts dis-play and purchase, live music, historic car display.• 1 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and crowning of Pitt Meadows Day Queen.• 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rock with up and coming bands at the Youthfest at the Civic Centre outdoor plaza on Harris Road.• 5 to 7 p.m. Salmon and chicken bar-becue dinners in the downstairs room of the Heritage Hall. The Pitt Meadows Volunteer Fire Department have been preparing and cooking the salmon for at least 40 years.• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Groove at the family dance in the upstairs room of the Heritage Hall.• 10 to 11 p.m. Gather at the Pitt Meadows Athletic Park where the Pitt Meadows Volunteer Fire Department put on a fabulous display of fi reworks.

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The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative.

The successful candidate will have a post-secondary education from a recognized institution or two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The winning candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong benefi t package.

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday, June 17, 2011 to:

Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services ManagerMaple Ridge Pitt Meadows News22328 - 119th AvenueMaple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3or by email: [email protected]

Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Community Calendar

Tuesday, June 7• China Kitchen in Maple Ridge is

off ering a free luncheon for seniors with their gold card from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Local songwriter Ivan Bou-dreau presents SongStage at the ACT from 7 to 9 p.m. Featured artist is the

Stone Poets: Scott Jackson, Cherelle Jardine, and Marc Gladstone. Open mic to follow for songwriters of origi-nal material who wish to perform.

• The Maple Ridge Public Library presents Books on Film at 6 p.m., a selection of fi lms that are based some classic and well known books.

The fi rst fi lm will be The Diving Bell and the Butterfl y. Bring your friends and spend a relaxing evening at the library with a great fi lm. Friends of the Library will sell refreshments at inter-mission. Admission is free. For more information call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.

Wednesday, June 8• The Royal Canadian Legion is

hosting a luncheon at noon followed by bingo. Tickets are $11 and available at the Legion offi ce and the Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Society.

• Variety Plus presents Helping Hands for Japan at the Ridge Mead-

ows Seniors’ Activity Centre at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.

• The Maple Ridge Public Library will be hosting You and Your Aging Par-ents at 7 p.m. This information session will be presented by the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie Seniors Net-work and will cover topics of interest

geared to local adult children of aging parents. Topics include care support, transportation, seniors housing and community resources. This is the fi rst session of the six-part Aging Gracefully series, which will continue in the fall. For more information call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.

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Seniors in focus

Th e Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie, Seniors Network announced today the launch of the second edition of its popular Seniors Resource Guide. Th e guide provides free, fast and easy access to a comprehensive listing of se-niors programs and services in the area, in an easy-to-read booklet that seniors will appreciate. Th e second edition has been expanded from 48 to 64 pages to include even more resources. Th e cover photograph of the Golden Ears moun-tains is the work of local senior and pho-tographer Ron Darcus.

“Th rough the expanded Seniors Re-source Guide, the Seniors Network pro-vides valuable information to connect

older adults with local, provincial and federal seniors programs and services,” said Seniors Network spokesperson, Bob Foster. “We are thrilled to be able to grow the guide and make seniors fur-ther aware of all that is available to them, in particular those who are isolated and most vulnerable.”

Th e Seniors Resource Guide is free of charge and can be picked up starting this week at Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services, Maple Ridge Pub-lic Library, Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Cen-tre, the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society or various other locations around town.

Created in 2008 to tackle seniors most

important issues locally, the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Katzie Seniors Network is funded by the United Way of the Lower Mainland. It is a coalition of citizens, community organizations and businesses working together to identify gaps in services for seniors, look at ways to avoid service and program duplica-tion, and plan for the development and implementation of new services to in-crease community capacity, and enhance the quality of life for local seniors.

If you would like more information about the Seniors Network or the Se-niors Resource Guide, please contact the Coordinator at 604-786-7404 or e-mail: [email protected].

Seniors Network publishes new& improved Seniors Resource Guide

Grand Buddies Program celebrates successful year of bringing generations together

Th e smiles say it all. Th e Grand Bud-dies program at Eric Langton Elementary School is a hit with students and seniors alike. Th is month, the program is cel-ebrating one year of successfully pairing students and seniors in a mutually ben-efi cial mentorship program. Currently fi ve older adult volunteers are matched with students at the school. Four of those “Grand Buddies” are spending time with a total of eight students on an individual basis. One Grand Buddy is supporting an entire classroom by listening to a rotation of children read to her weekly.

“Th is program is greatly enriching the lives of our students on many levels,” says Eric Langton Child Care Worker, Jeannie Harnett. “It improves students’ sense of positive self-esteem, their academic per-formance and in many cases it helps them improve school attendance. It provides a

great source of joy within their lives,” she adds.

Some of the volunteers are retired teach-ers. Others just enjoy making a diff erence in the lives of children. Volunteers are screened and a criminal record check is administered. Th e program is conducted in-school and can be tailored to suit the volunteers’ schedule. “Th ere are many students that could benefi t from a Grand Buddy mentor,” says Harnett. “We are always looking for more candidates and aim to make that special match that is really rewarding for the student and the senior.”

For more information, or for an applica-tion, please contact Jeannine Harnett at Eric Langton Elementary: 604-463-3810 or the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katz-ie Seniors Network at 604-786-7404 ore-mail: [email protected].

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Seniors Tea at Haney Farmers Market

On Saturday, at the Haney Farmers Market, as the grand fi nale to a busy Seniors Week, our

own Seniors will enjoy a relaxing cup of tea and a delicious cupcake served to them by some

dedicated teenager volunteers at pretty tables set up in the Bandstand. Non seniors are

welcome to join them for $3.00. Julia Spitale will entertain and may inspire some of our very

active group to get up and dance! We cherish our senior volunteers who act as master of

ceremonies on occasion and often play a lively tune.

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services is excited to let our community know about the success of our CASI program. Since we launched in July 2010 we’ve had over 160 seniors benefi t from the services we provide including:

Housekeeping• Handy-person• Transportation for medical appointments & groceries• Friendly visits•

Dolores says “I wish more seniors knew about this service because of the struggles they have with other transportation and carrying groceries; it opens up my world now because it use to be diffi cult for me to get out”.

Th anks to the United Way of the Lower Mainland and the Government of BC we are able to provide this valuable ser-vice to seniors in our community.

To fi nd out more call Diana at 604-467-6911 ext. 232 or visit our website www.comservice.bc.ca.

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Dolores pictured withher best friend, Mini

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The bedbugs are biting and you’re itch-ing all over – so who you going to call?

Try the bug busters – at Assured Thermal Solutions.

The new Maple Ridge company can set up its heavy-duty heaters and fans, heat up your home or apartment to 58 C and in about eight hours and kill the bugs.

Brett Johnston, after decades in the busi-ness, started the company about three months ago and has only two-and-a half employees.

He doesn’t expect his company to stay small for long, though.

He fi gures the growth of the new company should match the spread of the pests.

“They’re in single family homes, they’re in fi ve-star hotels, they’re in much less than fi ve-star hotels. They’re showing up in planes, trains, automobiles, theatres – almost any place that people spend signifi -cant amounts of time.

“Bedbugs are really good hitchhikers. They feed off people. That’s what they do. They’re a pest of people.”

Bedbugs drew headlines recently after outbreaks in the Downtown Eastside and more recently in connection with drug-resistant organisms found in fi ve bedbugs from that area.

The latter was described by two Cana-dian doctors in a June letter that appears in the Emerging Infections Diseases pro-duced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The doctors found methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the bedbugs – however, they found no proof the bugs transmitted disease to people, al-though they said that could be possible.

Johnston says the term “epidemic” is bandied about to describe the spread of bedbugs. He agrees with that description.

“It’s grown massively in the past five years.”

While the creatures weren’t a worry a decade ago and had been all but wiped out in the western world after the Second World War, the growth in global travel, the decrease in use of organo-phosphate pesticides and resistance to DDT, has seen the bug bite back.

Traditional treatments have been to blast the bugs with pesticides, but many now

are resistant to those. And while an ap-plication of chrysanthemum-based pyre-thrin or their chemical copies pyrethroids will kill on contact, that doesn’t solve the problem of bugs hiding beneath the base-boards, safe from the sprayer’s nozzle. That often requires follow-up treatments to blast the bugs that have since hatched. The eggs don’t die from that.

There’s no escape from heat, however.“As long as you get it hot enough, long

enough … as long as you hit their thermal death points in all the spots they could be, you will succeed,” Johnston said.

“It’s just that easy.”The death point for adult bedbugs is 48C,

and for eggs, it’s 50C. “If you hit those magic temperatures and hold it there for 20 min-utes everywhere the bugs are, you will kill all of them in one shot.”

To hit such temperatures in all the hidden spots requires heating the ambient air in the

house to 58C. That’s well below the melting point of your CDs or TV. A sauna gets up to about 83C, Johnston pointed out.

More and more research shows that’s the most effective way to kill bed bugs, “bar none,” said Johnston, who used to manage Canadian Pest Control.

While there are 80 pesticide control com-panies in the greater Vancouver area, only three use the heat treatment.

Johnston explained that the thermal ap-proach had its origins in the commercial sector, which 25 years ago started using the technic as an alternative to toxic fumigation of grains before milling.

“The grain is harvested en masse … and there’s tonnes and tonnes of insects when that crop comes into the place. Unless you do something about it, [the bugs] get into the grain, the fl our and the bread.”

But fumigation is toxic and deadly and ex-pensive because it means shutting down op-

erations and waiting for vent out. One whiff of methyl bromide will kill.

It’s quicker and cheaper to use heat, says Johnston.

About six years ago, U.S. companies tried the thermal approach in the domestic set-ting.

Now more companies are getting on the bandwagon.

Johnston says his business takes him all around the Lower Mainland. Wednesday he had job in Richmond. Thursday he was debugging a Maple Ridge condominium. Cost to do a one-bedroom apartment is $1,200.

The company also helps hotels, children’s camps and apartment buildings conduct their own heat treatments and builds per-manent or portable heat chambers so site managers can heat-treat belongings them-selves on site and prevent the introduction of new bugs.


Brett Johnston gets heaters and fans ready for demonstration of thermal termination.

THE NEWS/businessSection coordinator:Phil Melnychuk 604-467-1122 ext. [email protected]

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When Matthew Trulsen takes to the ice, he doesn’t have to look far

for inspiration. On Trulsen’s custom painted

goalie mask reside Cam Neely, Brendan Morrison, Andrew Ladd and Greg Moore.

His heroes are al-ways with him on the ice, providing a con-stant reminder of the hard work necessary to play at his best.

“Hopefully one day I can be a hometown hero just like them,” says Trulsen, who played for the Ridge Meadows peewee A2 hockey team last season.

The mask was airbrushed by Maple Ridge art-ist Curtis Hamm and features the likenesses of some of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows’ fi nest athletes in action.

“It turned out better than we could have imagined,” says Mat-thew’s mother, Lorraine. “That will cover his birthday and Christmas presents for a while, but the helmet should last him for a good 10 years.”

The goalie mask looks so im-pressive, Trulsen has been hesi-tant to wear it in action.

“I wish I had two, that way I could wear one and keep the oth-er safe,” he says.

Trulsen said he chose the four

local athletes not just because of their athletic prowess, but be-cause they never forgot where they were from.

“It’s inspiring playing in the same rink as them,” says Truls-en. “I saw how hard every one of them works, and that makes me want to work hard, too.”

Trulsen got the idea for the mask after giving a presentation on who his hometown heroes are to his Grade 6 class at Laity View elementary in Maple Ridge.

“I used to watch Morrison when he played for the Canucks, and every time I go to a Ridge Mead-ows Flames game, I see his jer-

sey hanging there,” he says. “I got to meet Andrew Ladd last summer when he won the Stanley Cup.”

In addition to being a hall-of-famer, Cam Neely is the uncle of one of Trulsen’s best friends.

While he was too young to see Greg Moore race, Trulsen says he wanted to include his likeness as a memorial for the young race car

driver.“I read a lot about what hap-

pened to him and I’ve seen vid-eos of his races,” says Trulsen. “He was really inspiring because he was such a good driver, and he worked really hard to get there.”

Moore also played hockey as child growing up in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and Trulsen says it’s a great feeling to step out onto the ice where so many great players have skated before him.

Trulsen said he hopes to show the mask to Ladd, Neely, Morri-son, and Moore’s father.

“Someday I hope I’ll be as good as they are,” he says.

THE NEWS/sportsSection coordinator:Robert Mangelsdorf 604-467-1122 ext. [email protected]

Matthew Trulsen holds up his

custom-painted goalie mask,

featuring the likenesses of

hometown heroes Andrew Ladd,

Cam Neely, Bren-dan

Morrison, and Greg Moore.

Colleen Flanagan/

THE NEWS

Goalie immortalizes heroes on maskAndrew Ladd, Brendan Morrison, Cam Neely and Greg Moore grace Matthew Trulsen’s mask


‘Come try ringette’ for freespor [email protected]

The Port Coquitlam Ridge Mead-ows Ringette Association is holding a free event Saturday, June 11, where kids will be able to strap on skates and try the sport for free at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge.

“This association is quite strong on the Port Coquitlam side of the bridge, but it needs to become stronger on the Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge side,” said parent Greg Chapman. “This is an extremely affordable sport for families that are struggling fi nan-cially that want their kids to learn to skate.”

Annual registration is $100, which included 40 to 50 ice times, each around an hour long.

There are divisions for children under nine years of age for boys and girls, for those new to skating, and

for those with limited skating experi-ence.

As part of the event, the club will be putting on demonstrations of the sport provided by experienced play-ers, as well as getting the children out on the ice to try the sport them-selves.

The association is asking parents to bring skates, helmets and gloves if possible. Skate and helmet rentals will be provided free of charge if re-quired.

• For more information, please con-tact Michael at [email protected], or visit www.pocoringette.com


Chloe de Beaupre (left) and Hannah Chapman (right) participate in the spring ringette camp at the Pitt Meadows Arena.

Fund Run this SundayThe eighth annual Fund Run in support of Ridge

Meadows Hospital Foundation takes place this Sunday

The race gets underway from Fairview Elemen-tary School, at 12209 206th Street in Maple Ridge at 9 a.m. sharp.

The run features both a 5 km walk/run, or a more challenging 10 km run.

The 5-km route is fl at and comfortable and trav-els through the peaceful surrounding neighbour-hoods. The fl at and fast 10-km route travels to the scenic dykes of Maple Ridge and back. Both routes start and fi nish at Fairview Elementary.

Proceeds from the event will benefi t the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation. This year, Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation has committed to raise over $800,000 to provide health care equip-ment, fund new programs in the community that encourage healthy living, and provide education opportunities for our medical staff.

Food and prizes are available. • Visit www.rmhfoundation.com for more infor-

mation or register online at www.runningroom.com. Call Laura at 604-466-6958 for more informa-tion.

The Port Coquitlam Ridge Meadows Ringette Association (PCRMA) is holding a “Come Try Ringette” event at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge, 23588 105th Avenue, at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 11.


THE NEWS/scoreboardWestern Lacrosse Association

Regular season standingsAs of June2

Team GP W L T PTS GF GAVictoria 3 2 0 1 5 37 34Coquitlam 3 2 1 0 4 38 29Maple Ridge 3 2 1 0 4 29 27Langley 3 1 1 1 3 29 31Burnaby 3 1 2 0 2 31 36New Westminster 2 0 1 1 1 21 23Nanaimo 3 0 2 1 1 34 39

WLA scoring

Players Team GP G A Pts PIMRanger, Scott Nanaimo 3 12 10 22 0Dobbie, Dane Coquitlam 3 11 10 21 4Small, Corey Victoria 3 10 11 21 0Dickson, Curtis Maple Ridge 3 10 7 17 2Henry, Joel Nanaimo 3 7 9 16 0Conway, Cory Coquitlam 3 3 13 16 4Veltman, Daryl Coquitlam 3 6 9 15 0Iannucci, Athan Langley 3 6 9 15 0Veltman, Peter Coquitlam 3 7 7 14 2Clark, Colton Burnaby 3 6 8 1 4 Stevens, Dane Burnaby 3 8 5 13 0Ratcliff , Lewis Nanaimo 2 6 7 13 2Dalgarno, Joel Maple Ridge 3 4 9 13 6Shewchuk, Jamie Victoria 3 8 4 12 2Quinton, Matt Burnaby 3 5 6 11 2Potter, Andrew Langley 3 4 7 11 2Kowalyk, Kory Victoria 3 2 8 10 0

Maple Ridge Burrards scoring

Players GP G A Pts PIM Dickson, Curtis 3 10 7 17 2 Dalgarno, Joel 3 4 9 13 6Daly, Randy 3 3 3 6 2Loewen, Riley 2 3 3 6 0Miotto, Tyler 3 2 4 6 2Lowe, Derek 3 2 3 5 4Tellis, Peter 3 1 2 3 4Cook, Sam 3 2 0 2 16Codron, Tyler 3 1 1 2 2McIntosh, Garrett 3 1 0 1 2Reid, Creighton 3 0 1 1 0Michaud, Dayne 2 0 1 1 0Sauve, Jeff 1 0 1 1 0

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B.C. Minor Baseball StandingsRegular season standings

Midget AAATeam GP W L T F A Pts %Ridge Meadows 23 19 4 0 170 58 38 0.83Victoria 14 11 3 0 103 64 22 0.79Vancouver 15 11 4 0 104 35 22 0.73Kamloops 18 12 6 0 110 81 24 0.67Richmond 20 12 8 0 101 63 24 0.60Chilliwack 22 11 11 0 100 87 22 0.50Tri City 23 11 12 0 99 100 22 0.48Cloverdale 15 7 8 0 80 76 14 0.47Mid Island 20 9 11 0 75 97 18 0.45South Okanagan 18 6 12 0 76 130 12 0.33Mid Valley 18 2 16 0 45 119 4 0.11White Rock 18 1 17 0 34 187 2 0.06

Bantam AAATeam GP W L T F A Pts %Vancouver 20 18 2 0 174 65 36 0.90Victoria SR 19 13 6 0 168 95 26 0.68Tri City 18 11 7 0 151 100 22 0.61Cloverdale 18 11 7 0 162 109 22 0.61North Delta 19 11 8 0 125 93 22 0.58Ridge Meadows 15 8 6 1 62 64 17 0.57White Rock 18 10 8 0 123 114 20 0.56Burnaby 18 9 8 1 124 111 19 0.53Richmond 19 10 9 0 129 118 20 0.53Victoria JR 18 7 11 0 110 122 14 0.39Abbotsford 16 6 10 0 73 84 12 0.38Okanagan 19 5 14 0 97 150 10 0.26Cowichan 16 4 12 0 77 125 8 0.25Kamloops 17 1 16 0 41 266 2 0.06

Junior Men’sTeam GP W L T F A Pts %Newton Nationals 2 2 0 0 14 2 4 1.00R. Meadows Royals 3 3 0 0 23 5 6 1.00Aldergrove Cubs 4 3 0 1 29 14 7 0.88Vancouver Capilanos 4 2 0 2 26 18 6 0.75Chilliwack 3 2 1 0 21 12 4 0.67New Westminster Twins 3 2 1 0 12 13 4 0.67Surrey 2 1 1 0 9 12 2 0.50R. Meadows Mudhens 5 2 3 0 27 31 4 0.40Rich. Young Chuckers 3 1 2 0 9 19 2 0.33Cloverdale Rays 3 1 2 0 15 16 2 0.33Newton Giants 2 0 1 1 8 9 1 0.25Vancouver Spitz 2 0 1 1 6 7 1 0.25R. Meadows Expos 4 0 3 1 11 32 1 0.13North Delta Indians 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00Rich. Chuckers 2 0 2 0 1 12 0 0.00Coquitlam/Moody Reds 1 0 1 0 5 9 0 0.00Gibsons Jays 1 0 1 0 4 9 0 0.00

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LacrosseTalk National Weekly Rankings

Rank Team League Record LW1 Peterborough Lakers MSL 2-1-0 12 Coquitlam Adanacs WLA 2-1-0 43 Brampton Excelsiors MSL 1-1-0 34 Victoria Shamrocks WLA 1-0-1 55 Maple Ridge Burrards WLA 2-1-0 76 New West Salmonbellies WLA 0-1-1 27 Six Nations Chiefs MSL 0-0-0 6

Lower Mainland Minor Lacrosse CommissionRegular season standings

As of June 2

Junior BTeam GP W T L Pts GF GAPort Moody 9 9 0 0 18 114 47New Westmister 9 8 0 1 16 101 45Coquitlam 8 6 0 2 12 71 43Ridge Meadows 9 5 0 4 10 87 65Richmond 8 5 0 3 10 67 55Delta 8 4 0 4 8 59 61Port Coquitlam 8 4 0 4 8 57 58Surrey 8 3 0 5 6 65 79Burnaby 8 1 0 7 2 48 93North Shore 9 0 0 9 0 34 110Langley 6 0 0 6 0 22 69

Midget A1Team GP W L T Pts GF GA +/-Ridge Meadows 11 10 0 1 21 95 34 61 New Westminster 11 8 3 0 16 88 55 33Port Coquitlam 12 7 3 2 16 73 64 9Coquitlam 10 5 4 1 11 66 54 12Delta 11 4 5 2 10 72 68 4Burnaby 12 4 6 2 10 73 77 -4Langley 12 1 9 2 4 71 109 -38 Chilliwack 11 1 10 0 2 37 114 -77

Midget A2Team GP W L T Pts GF GA +/-Mission 11 9 1 1 19 82 36 46Richmond 10 9 1 0 18 89 53 36Coquitlam 1 11 7 1 3 17 66 33 33 Surrey 12 8 4 0 16 87 52 35 North Delta 11 7 3 1 15 66 46 20 New Westminster 11 7 3 1 15 55 48 7 Semiahmoo 10 7 3 0 14 82 48 34 Coquitlam 2 12 6 5 1 13 75 66 9 Port Moody 11 6 5 0 12 64 57 7 Abbotsford 10 3 7 0 6 50 65 -15 Ridge Meadows 13 3 10 0 6 43 69 -26Port Coquitlam 12 1 9 2 4 57 84 -27 Vancouver 12 1 11 0 2 34 108 -74 Burnaby 12 0 11 1 1 31 116 -85

Bantam A1Team GP W L T Pts GF GA +/-Port Coquitlam 10 9 1 0 18 80 41 39Coquitlam 10 8 1 1 17 75 32 43 New Westminster 10 8 1 1 17 76 33 43Burnaby 11 4 5 2 10 70 61 9 Langley 9 4 4 1 9 63 53 10 Port Moody 10 4 5 1 9 54 62 -8 Semiahmoo 11 3 7 1 7 51 79 -28 Ridge Meadows 10 1 8 1 3 35 80 -45 Delta 11 1 10 0 2 49 112 -63

Bantam A2Team GP W L T Pts GF GA +/-Ridge Meadows 13 10 3 0 20 86 47 39Langley 11 9 1 1 19 78 56 22Mission 12 8 4 0 16 101 84 17Chilliwack 10 7 2 1 15 73 55 18Coquitlam 1 11 4 6 1 9 45 40 5Burnaby 11 4 6 1 9 68 73 -5Coquitlam 2 9 3 4 2 8 44 48 -4 Vancouver 10 3 5 2 8 51 63 -12 North Shore 10 3 6 1 7 54 61 -7Surrey 12 3 8 1 7 49 87 -38 Richmond 13 1 10 2 4 46 81 -35 Peewee A1Team GP W L T Pts GF GA +/- Ridge Meadows 12 9 1 2 20 95 34 61Coquitlam 11 8 2 1 17 112 61 51 New Westminster 13 8 4 1 17 100 63 37Semiahmoo 12 7 5 0 14 71 72 -1 Port Moody 12 7 5 0 14 45 52 -7 Burnaby 11 6 5 0 12 60 66 -6 Delta 11 1 9 1 3 41 82 -41 Port Coquitlam 12 1 11 0 2 50 107 -57 Junior GirlsTeam GP W L T Pts GF GA +/- New West 2 15 11 1 3 25 95 34 61New West 1 14 10 3 1 21 80 43 37Burnaby 14 10 4 0 20 70 47 23Nanaimo 12 9 2 1 19 65 35 30Coquitlam 1 14 9 4 1 19 77 49 28Delta 14 6 7 1 13 46 64 -18Coquitlam 2 10 5 5 0 10 42 37 5Semiahmoo 13 2 10 1 5 36 77 -41Ridge Meadows 11 1 9 1 3 19 68 -49Port Coquitlam 6 0 5 1 1 10 23 -13Richmond 13 0 13 0 0 9 72 -63

Midget GirlsTeam GP W L T Pts GF GA +/- New West 1 14 12 2 0 24 104 27 77New West 2 15 12 3 0 24 110 53 57Port Coquitlam 12 8 4 0 16 119 67 52Ridge Meadows 12 6 6 0 12 40 35 5Delta 11 5 6 0 10 58 83 -25Langley 10 2 7 1 5 36 59 -23Burnaby 10 2 7 1 5 46 81 -35Coquitlam 14 0 12 2 2 29 137 -108

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JIM SHAW & STEVE PENNER of Save on Foods Westgate, Fund Run Water Sponsor, are ready to run for health care. For more information on how you can get involved, please visit us online at www.rmhfoundation.com or call Laura Butler at 604.466.6958


Sports


Shortstop Amber Hansen of the Ridge Meadows Pride ‘95 catches the ball for an out during a bantam A game against the Surrey Thunder at Albion Sports Complex on Sunday. Fastpitch players born between 1994 and 1996 are being invited to the Ridge Meadows Minor Softball Association’s elite fall ball team, the U-18 Synergy Gold, which will travel to a number of US college recruiting tournaments this year.

All-star team aims to land scholarships

The Ridge Meadows Minor Softball Association is hoping to land lucrative NCAA athlet-ic scholarships for its players through a new U-18 travelling all-star team the club is form-ing.

Head coach Tom Bowen says the “fall ball” team will be com-peting primarily in high-profile collegiate recruiting tourna-ments in the United States.

“The goal of the team is give exposure to players who are potentially interested in ath-

letic scholarships to U.S. col-leges and to provide informa-tion and guidance to players and parents about the athletics scholarship process,” he said. “This is not a regular or league team, it is solely created with the goal of pursuing scholar-ship opportunities.”

The team will be called the U-18 Synergy Gold, and Bowen said the team will not interfere with a player’s commitment to her regular team, and is open to all players across all districts.

“The team will be dismantled after the last tournament and each girl will be expected to return to her regular team,” he

said.The team is recruiting rep

fastpitch players born in be-tween 1994 and 1996 to take part. The team will travel team to participate in a number of U.S. fastpitch recruiting show-cases, such as the Northwest Recruiting Combine and Ex-posure Tournament in Kent, Washington, and the Ronald MacDonald Showcase, in Hous-ton, Texas.

Try-out dates for the team take place in late August at the Albion Sports Complex.

• For try-out times, or more information, contact Bowen at [email protected]


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copy of birth certifi cate and proof of residency.May result in waiting list. Payment by credit card and/or cheque.

Hockey 1 2006(birth year) $450

Hockey 2 2005 $490

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7 OBITUARIES

COLLIER, Douglas George

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

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33 INFORMATION

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130 HELP WANTED

CERTIFIED TCP and Lane Closure Techs required. Exc. wages. Must have vehicle. Call 604-996-2551 or email Traffi [email protected]

COMMERCIAL Laundry requires F/T driver. Must have excellent cus-tomer service skills / good knowl-edge of the lower mainland. 10 yrs of good driving. Exp. with cube vans and 5 tons an asset. $19.25 incl. benefi ts. Apply in person with resume bet. 9-4 p.m. #204-1515 Broadway St. PoCo.

COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY requires P/T inside workers for Sat. Sun. & statutory holidays. $12/hr. Apply in person, Mon. to Fri, between 9-4 p.m. #204, 1515 Broadway St. PoCo or call 604-464-2090.

CONTROLLER POSITION- DELTA We are seeking a hands on, detail oriented person for a small Delta business.Full cycle accounting ex-perience , with a strong working knowledge of AR, AP, gov’t & pay-roll remittances, good Excel skills. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and posting recur-ring journal entries, vendor AP, Client AR, bi-weekly payroll , ex-pense reports and preparation of monthly fi nancial statements. The position is full time and experience with Business Vision software would be benefi cial. Please forward resume with a brief cover letter to [email protected]

FLAGGERS NEEDEDIf not certifi ed, training available for

a fee. Call 604-575-3944

LMS Reinforcing Steel Group Now hiring REBAR INSTALLERS

For Abbots. West High St. Mall. Exp. an asset not mandatory

Please visit: www.lmsgroup.ca& fi ll out the on line application.

PAINTERS REQUIRED. Must have experience. For the Lower Main-land. Must have own transportation. Call 604-465-2621

115 EDUCATION

Getting ajob

couldn’tbe easier!


130 HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDEDThe following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS

in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

40017 - 240 St, 243 St, Cameron Crt, 113A Ave, 112 Ave, 110 Ave40045 - McClure Ave, 107 Ave, 106 Ave, Zeron Ave, 239 St, 238A St,238 St40074 - McClure Dr, 106B Ave40103 - 116 Ave, 224 St40109 - Lougheed Hwy, Harrison St, Olund Cres, Gillis Pl, 113 Ave40113 - Lougheed Hwy, River Rd, Carshill St, 221 St, Cliff Ave40223 - Eagle Ave, 122 Ave, 121A Ave, Peach Tree Crt, 231 St, Blossom St40301 - Darby St, Holly St, 216 St, 117 Ave, Berry Ave, River Rd40304 - Dewdney Trunk Rd, Hood St, 214 St, Ashbury Crt40307 - 217 St, 113 Ave, Lorne Ave, 114 Ave40327 - Patterson Ave, 118 Ave, Walnut Cres, 203 St40353 - Thornton Ave, 126 Ave, Douglas Ave, Laity St, Hardy St, 214 St, Thornton Pl40369 - 122 Ave, 121B Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, 230 St40370 - Davenport Dr, 201 St, McIvor Ave, 202 St, 203 St, Chatwin Ave, 123 Ave40373 - Lindsay Ave, 121 Ave, Makinson St, Lindsay Pl, Irving St40375 - 122B Ave, 122 Ave, Tyner Ave, 205B St, 206 St40377 - Powell Ave, 125 Ave, 124 Ave, 203 St, 202B St, 202A St40378 - Brooks Ave, Powell Ave, 204 St, 205 St40384 - 125 Ave, Meadow Pl, 124 Ave, Blanshard St, 209 St40432 - Docksteader Circ, Docksteader Loop, Foreman Dr, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, 139A Ave40434 - Foreman Dr, Vista Ridge Cres, 232 St

If you live on or near one of these routes and you are

interested in delivering papersplease call circulation @ 604-466-6397 and quote

the Route number.

INBOUND SALESREPRESENTATIVES

N O W H I R I N G !!!

Countrywide CommunicationsInc. is an authorized Telus deal-ership independently owned & operated by energetic, eager per-formance driven entrepreneurs. We are looking for Inbound Sales Representatives to join our successful sales team. We are looking for applicants who areenergetic and possess strong in-terpersonal and communications skills, who are passionate about the wireless communications industry and its growing future.

Please submit your resume viaemail to Bez at:

[email protected]

or fax to 604-467-4445

115 EDUCATION


130 HELP WANTED

SUMMER DOES NOT MEAN LABOUR

$9 - 20/hrMarketing + promo company looking to hire + train a few out-going people to work. No sales. F/T, 18+. Going back to school? Not a problem! Scholarship program available.

Call Destiny at 604-777-2194

The Lemare Group in Port McNeill requires a payroll clerk/accounts payable to join our dynamic, fast paced environment. Your skill set should include strong organization, effective time management, atten-tion to detail, excellent communica-tion skills, computer literate and ac-counting knowledge. Please fax resumes to 250-956-4888 or email: [email protected].

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: offi [email protected] or fax to: 250-956-4888.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a grapple yarder opera-tor, hook tender, and chaser for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email re-sume to: offi [email protected] or fax 250-956-4888.

We are looking for energetic people to fi ll our Players

Assistants positions for the up coming golf season.

These positions are volunteer positions but employees are compensated with great staff

benefi ts including:

Free Golf at WCGG properties Discounts on meals

Discounts in the Golf Shop On Duty Meal provided

etc.........

Must be available to work 2 (max) days a week

(15-16 hours)

Job duties include: Keeping up pace of play on

the golf course, help maintain a clean facility, maintain golf

course condition etc...

If interested please call directly or email your Resume!

Email: [email protected]

Golf Shop: 604.465.3888 Ext 2236

115 EDUCATION


130 HELP WANTED

Well Established Church based Daycare requires a fun loving, kid friendly, individual for out of school care position. Job requires class 4 license. Will assist in obtaining. Suitable position for empty nester or p/t student. Hourly wage 15.00/hr., fl exible hrs.

Email resume to: [email protected]

or mail to: Harmony Daycare

c/o Maple Ridge CRC20245 Dewdney Trunk Rd.Maple Ridge, BC, V2X3C9

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

HAMADA JAP. REST. in Maple Ridge; F/T Cook (2); 3-5 yrs. Jap./Kor. cooking exp. & knowledge of food with high sch. diploma; pre-pare and cook complete Jap./Kor. food with ensure of food quality; F/T Sushi Cook (2); 3-5 yrs. sushi/sa-shimi exp. & knowledge of food with high sch. diploma; make various su-shi and handle sashimi with ensure of food quality; For both positions, wage - $18.75/hr.(40hrs/wk) and other benefi ts will be discussed at a later date; Resume via e-mail “[email protected]”

SHAKE & SHINGLE LIQUOR STORE

Busy pub & liquor storelooking for:

Server/Bartenders Liquor Store Clerks

Must be available for all shifts.

Each position must be applied for separately.

Apply in person or by fax 9610-287 St. Maple Ridge,

or fax: 604 - 462 - 0392

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Need-ed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Offi ce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

MOVIE EXTRAS !WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM

Register Now for busy Film Season!!!

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

ACCOUNTING TRAINEESNeeded now! Large & Small fi rms seeking certifi ed A & P Staff now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement available 1-888-424-9417

ALDERGROVE Offi ce requires ad-min. assistant, computer skills, multi tasking, phone etiquette, and posi-tive attitude. Please e-mail [email protected]

SECURITY GUARD TRAININGClasses in Abbotsford.

604-870-4731 First Career Institute

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

CVI CERTIFIED MECHANIC want-ed for Langley Fleet Shop. F/T, Good wages & benefi ts. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email:[email protected]

115 EDUCATION

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160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Want to advance your career?

Drillers Assistants (labour) Entry level positionsJob entails:

Lift 25-100lbs, repetitive manual labor, working outdoors, long hours, travel in BC, strong work ethic, team player, multitasking, self-motivated. Ability to take direction, valid BC drivers license, clean abstract, reliable transportation. Mechanicallyinclined an asset.Provide resume and drivers abstract to:

[email protected] or fax to 604-888-4206.

No phone calls.

PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

# 101-1125 Nicola AvenuePort Coq. (behind COSTCO)

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604-460-8058#7 - 20306

Dewdney Trunk, M. RidgeCorner Max Gas Station

Open 10am-8pm Daily.

JASMINES RELAXATION TOUCHPain/ Stress Relief. Country Setting*Easy Prkg *7Days. 778-888-3866

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

Angela is renownedPhysic Healer

Can solve all problems of life specializing in love, health, business, marriage, reunites loved ones. Call today for a better tomorrow. 65 yrs. of experience

604-364-8895

173A COUNSELLING

DO you have a problem with alcohol or drugs?

Call Alouette Addiction Services at (604)467-5179

Check our websitewww.alouetteaddictions.org

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

*10.5% Targeted ROI Paid Monthly

• Federally Regulated – Audited Annually• RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA, etc.

Eligible• Backed by the hard asset of

Real EstateTo fi nd out more...

contact Jarome Lochkrin778-388-9820 or

[email protected]

* Historical performance does notguarantee future returns.

AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 ortrailer - this category has it all. You’ll also findautomotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or youcan list the vehicle you’re seeking. call 604.575.5555

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICESAVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One af-fordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad cred-it? Bills? Unemployed? Need Mon-ey? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Accep-tance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

NEED CASH TODAY?

✓ Do you Own a Car?✓ Borrow up to $20000.00✓ No Credit Checks!✓ Cash same day, local offi ce

www.REALCARCASH.com

604-777-5046

.Own a home? Need Money?Origin Home Financial Partners

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTING Done Accurately Small Business, P/U & Delivery

Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Returns, HST.604-814-0967 / 604-862-1596

Bookkeeping & AccountingPayroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes

E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123

Cellular: 604-788-0161.Sigma Solutions

236 CLEANING SERVICES3 Ladies Maid Service

Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs.

Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate fl ooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

INTEX VENTURESJanitorial, Offi ce/Window Cleaning✶10 years exp. ✶Free Estimates4 6 5 - 1 3 0 2 ✶ 7 8 6 - 3 4 6 6

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETENO JOB TOO SMALL

Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish

*Retaining Walls *Stairs *DrivewaysExposed Aggregate & Stamped

Concrete ***ALSO...Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement

-Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

Tony’s ConcreteAll Types Concrete Work

W Forming W GradingW Specializing in Stamp

W Exposed20 years exp. Free Estimates

604-230-6707UNIQUE CONCRETE

DESIGNF All types of concrete work F

F Re & Re F Forming F Site prepFDriveways FExposed FStamped

F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

www.elementsofconcrete.comDecorative Concrete Contractors

604-467-1507

257 DRYWALL45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060

Ceiling Restoration: taping & board-ing respray, repaint, trowel over, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826


257 DRYWALL

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

MICRO Drywall, Texture Re-pair/New Texture & Drywall , clean services; Mark 604 809 2009

PROFESSIONAL Drywall & Tap-ing, all textures.Big/small projects. Best Prices in Town. 604-970-1285

260 ELECTRICAL

104607

Big Mountain Electric Bonded, experienced

Friendly service Reasonable price No job too small Reno’s/Additions

778-892-4299#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge &small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867.

REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

HYTRAC EXCAVATING LTD.

Mini Excavating W Bobcat, Residential / Commercial

Snow removal W LandscapeReno’s & Trenching

Call 604-312-5050Man with 10,000 lb. excavator and 1 ton dump truck ready to work for you. No job too small 778-866-4637

269 FENCING

FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations -- 604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Experienced, Competitive Pricing)

JERRY’S FENCING LTD

Specializing in cedar fencing,

installations. Free est.

604-807-1704 or 604-807-3843

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood LaminateGuaranteed work, Free Estimate.

Cell 604-618-6401 Marcel.

281 GARDENING

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT lawncuts, aerating, power-raking, prun-ing, hedge trimming, trees, 23 yrs. exp. Free est. Brad 778-552-3900

Cutting EdgeLawncare Ltd.Certifi ed Turf-GrassManagement Tech.

Does it make a difference??You bet your grass it does!!

W Maintenance W Power rakingW Fertilizing W Pruning

W Landscaping WClean-up

✶Residential Specialist✶George 604-466-9514

Fresh & Old MUSHROOM MANURE

& TOPSOIL...... Call 604-534-8452

Prompt Delivery AvailableSeven Days a Week

Meadows LandscapeSupply Ltd.

✶ Bark Mulch✶ Lawn & Garden Soil

✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311meadowslandscapesupply.com

RAZAR DELIVERIESTopsoil/Lawn & Garden - $24/yrd Aged Mushroom Manure - $15/yrd

Steer Manure - $15/yrd.

Wash Sand, 3/4 Clear Crush, & 3/4 Drain Rock - $25/yrd

Lime Rock - $35/yrd. Navvy Jack $28/yrd. Road Base 28/yrd

1 to 10 YRDS. DELIVERD ONLY

✶ Reasonable Rates for Delivery.Call Kelly

604-763-4215 or 604-341-4524

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com604 575 5555

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281 GARDENING

283A HANDYPERSONS

LARRY THE HANDY GUY. For all your Household needs. Reno’s, Hauling & Power Washing Elec/ Plumb/ Tiling(778)823-0736

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

Alberto - 604-461-7679Cel: 604-319-7671

TOTAL CAREHOME REMODELLING

The Basement Finishing Specialists* Bathroom Renovations * Drywall* Electrical * Carpentry * Ceremic

Tiles * Plumbing * Sundecks * Laminate Flooring * Refs Avail.

BELRONRENOVATIONS INC.

Home RenovationsDecks - Bathrooms - KitchensLocal Maple Ridge company

Lic / Ins 25 Years Exp

(778)233-1114 Ray

CHOICE RENOVATIONS

Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windowssiding, H/W tank installation, etc

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Gary 467-3024Cellular 604-671-9694

EAGLE TILE101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy,

Pitt MeadowsA - 20779 Lougheed Hwy

Maple Ridge Your local natural stone

distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.Slate Granite MarbleTile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service

604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

Exceptional QualityOn Time, On Budget,

As Promised...

Building Customer Confi denceQuality Renovations

• Fencing/Decks• Water Damage• Kitchens • Bathrooms• Finished Basements • 24 hr. Emergency Service• Grow-Op Remediation & Repair

Ask about our Referral Program* BBB * Licensed * Insured * WCB

604.230.2217 / 604.999.5890www.mdmservices.ca

Serving Since 1993

HOOT & OWLRenovations & repairs

Email: hoot&[email protected] 604-339-5430

Paving Stones, Retaining walls, Fences, Decks. Call Paul 604-625-7611 or James 604-613-8630


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Home Renovations and New Construction

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more

* 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE*INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

288 HOME REPAIRS

If I can’t do it

It can’t be done

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

INTERIORS: Baths (renos/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, fl ooring, tiling, plumbing,

painting, miscellaneous, etc.EXPERIENCED IN OVER

30 LINES OF WORK!* Quality work * Prompt Service

* Fair prices For positive results Call Robert

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

Cell: 604-618-6401. Marcel.

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small painting & plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.

300 LANDSCAPING

All aspects of Landscaping and Landscaping MaintenanceStrata, Commercial, ResidentialPavers, Patios & Retaining walls

Spring clean upsFully INSURED

Call (604)763-8795

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

When QUALITY Mattersall soils are tested for Optimum

growing requirements

17607 FORD ROAD, PITT MEADOWS

PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY

604-465-3189


300 LANDSCAPINGDOES YOUR YARD NEED HELP?2 prof. gents will do your lawn & yard maint/improvements. No job too small. For best rates call 778-866-4637

DUTCH TOUCHGreen Services Ltd

Landscape ConstructionRenovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644604-861-1490

Ed’s ROTOTILLING& LANDSCAPING*Rototilling *Levelling

*Gardens *Loader Work*Brush Cutter

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

JAGUAR LANDSCAPINGLawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

SAWDUSTHemlock, Fir & Cedar

Available for DeliveryCall for pricing

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

317 MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶SBroken Concrete RocksS

$22.00 Per Metric TonSMud Dirt Sod ClayS

$22.00 Per metric TonGrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

$59.00 Per TonMeadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

320 MOVING & STORAGE1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks

Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATINGAAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca


329 PAINTING & DECORATING

# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. SPRING Special LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References

Residential D Pressure Washing Serving Tri City 31 Yrs.

Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

Scott 604-891-9967A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residen-tial, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 604-476-0766

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269, 2 coats(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

“

ABOVE THE REST “Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est.

Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB.

Call (778)997-9582

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

SEASIDE PAINTING& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618

Stardust Painting Commercial & Residential Service, Interior & Exterior. Member of BBB since 1975 Call John (604)889-8424

332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

338 PLUMBING

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDSCall Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640$69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.

.EnterprisePlumbing, Heaitng, Gasfi tting

341 PRESSURE WASHING

Clean & Seal Industries

Power washing & sealing,exposed concrete,

driveways, paitos, sidewalks.

Garry 604-751-5133or

Jamie 604-615-4431DAVIDS WINDOW CLEANING

WindowsW GuttersW Siding Washing Pressure/Hand Washing

Free Estimates 4 6 5 - 1 3 0 2 W 7 8 6 - 3 4 6 6

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTSGL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 604-240-5362, 604-832-1053

RIDGE MEADOWS ROOFING. Res Re-roofi ng & repairs WCB BBB A+ rating Free est. 604-377-5401

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!JUNK REMOVALEARTH FRIENDLY

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865www.recycle-it-now.com

A-1 RUBBISH REMOVAL. House-hold & Yard Waste. Up to 100% re-cycle. Reasonable. 604-786-2948

RUBBISH removal. Bobcat/dump trailer. Reno/repairs. hoot&[email protected] Gary 604-339-5430.


356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

GOT JUNK?Rubbish Removal

1-800-468-5865www.1800gotjunk.com

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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

SCREENED TOPSOIL, delivered $15 yard. (604)230-8553

TOPSOIL• SCREENED TOPSOIL• MUSHROOM MANURE• BARK MULCH

604-467-3003

372 SUNDECKS

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

DARRELL’S CONTRACTING. Vinyl Decking Specialists. Vinyl or Wood New*Repair*Replace 604-287-2269

RAINFOREST DECK & RAILD Deck Rebuilds & AdditionsD Vinyl Waterproofi ngD 10 Year No Leak WarrantyD Aluminum & Glass Rails

The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

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

The DECK GuysD Sundeck / Patio ConstructionD Re-build/Extend Existing DecksD Authorized vinyl deck installersD Aluminum, glass, wood railingsD Sundeck & Vinyl RepairsD 5 Year Warranty on Vinyl*Work Guaranteed *References

*Over 20 Years Experience.

Free estimates 604-418-8340

374 TREE SERVICES

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est

Arborist ReportsAndrew 604-618-8585

$ Best Rates $


374 TREE SERVICES

A.C.TREE SERVICE

30 years experience

Bob Fitz-James604-467-0333

.

PAUL BUNYANTree Service

* ISA Certifi ed Arborist*Hazard Tree Removal

* Crown Reduction & Falling* Stump Grinding

*Prune & Hedge Trim* Arborist Reports

Insured WCBFree Estimates

604-942-6907

Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal

• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck

• Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging

~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

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TRI CITY TREE SERVICEAll Tree Services -- Fully Insured --

24 Hrs 604-462-0865

Your LOCAL Tree Service,

For Honest Prices & Quality Work

Call Scott at604-618-0333

Certifi ed Arborist

Free Estimates *Fully Insured

PETS

477 PETS

5 ADORABLE, loveable kittens. 3 males, 2 females. Very cute. 1st shots. $50. ea. 604-855-3723 Abby

PETS

477 PETSAUSTRALIAN CATTLE dogs, blue-healer puppies, born April 26.,vet checked, 1st shots, working par-ents, $550. Call (604)860-4400BLACK LAB puppies, 4 M. 2 F. Family raised, ready to go. $350. Phone (604)703-1388. (Chilliwack)BORDER COLLIE pups. 1st shots & worming. Ready to go. Both par-ents to view. $450. 604-782-8571CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, ready to go now. $700. Call (604)794-7347ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1500. 604-726-3934GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, family raised, cute, black/tan, dewormed, 1st shots. $600. 778-378-6151.KITTENS 8 wks. old, 2 long hair, 1 short hair tabbies, litter trained, well socialized. $30/ea. 604-533-3954.LAB RETRIEVER PUP, yellow, fe-male $400. 1st/2nd shots, de-wormed. (604)702-0217NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.comPRESA CANARIO pups, $700-$1200. Black, fawn & brindle. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525ROTTI PUPPIES, Male & Female. All shots and dewclaws. $500 each. Ready June 3rd. 604-767-4793Shih-tzu/Pug pups, family raised, 2M, 1F- all black, 1st vet, shots, de-wormed, $375. (604)393-7294

Wanted: 1000 Saints

All animals deserve to have hope for a better tomorrow.

www.1000saints.caWelsh/Terrier pups, p/b, born apr 17, 2F, 1M, vet chek, 1cst shots, dewormed, puppy pad train, par-ents ckc reg. champion bloodlines, ready mid-end June, $1200. To view call (604)852-4669 email:[email protected]

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

518 BUILDING SUPPLIESAPPROX. 100 pieces of 20’ X 12”, 26 gauge aluminum Proloc roofi ng material. Like new. Dark brown in color. Also, bundle of gabling mate-rial - same. Value approx. $4500. Negotiable. Can deliver. 604-820-1323CEDAR SHAKES, best prices in town! 604-250-0044

533 FERTILIZERSWEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $150 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $170. 604-856-8877

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551 GARAGE SALES

26516 - 126th Ave. Maple Ridge

Sat. & Sun. June 4th & 5th

9am - 4pm

Small tools, Fabric, Jewellery,Furniture, Medical Aids &

Household items.

MAPLE RIDGEFundraiser Garage Sale

Sat/Sun, June 4/58am - 4pm.

22087 124 Ave.Furniture, toys, household items.

Rain or ShineAll proceeds to the Easter

Seals 24 hour relay

MAPLE RIDGEGARAGE SALE

GARDEN PLANTSPerennials $1.50 - $3.00SAT. ONLY June 4th

8:30am-1 pm 12470 - 231 St (N on 232nd, L on Abernathy)

Garden Phlox, Poppy, Sundrops, Bluebells, Iris, Lilly & lots more.

MAPLE RIDGE

GARAGE SALESat. & Sunday June 4 & 5

9:00 - 3:00Desks, lots of small tools ie; socket sets etc., lots of house-hold items & some collectibles.

12280 203rd Street

551 GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

Huge Garage Sale12090 228th ST.,

Sat & Sun June 4th & 5th

8am ~ 3pmHousehold, Construction &

some furniture ( desk, shelves) lawn furniture

Maple Ridge

MOVING SALE22915 Reid Ave

Sat June 4th

9am ~ 4pmHousehold Goods, Garden Tools, Some furniture, Wine making equipment & Plants

Maple Ridge

Multi Family Garage Sale22160 ~ 123rd Ave

Sat June 4th

9am ~ 3pmHousehold Items,

Dodge Chrysler Jeep parts & accessories (new old stock)

Maple Ridge

MULTI UNIT YARD SALE11821Burnett St

Sat June 49am ~ 3pm

Over 400 LP records, 400 CD’s, Lot’sa household &,

Furniture items

551 GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

Saturday, June 4, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

21101 - Glenwood Ave

Everything from A to Z.

Maple Ridge

Saturday, June 4 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

23735 - 110th Ave

Variety of quality items. 1 day only ~ Don’t miss it !!

Maple Ridge

✶YARD SALE✶THIS Saturday 9am~ 6pm

Neon Beer Signs, US Military Clothes, Antiques,

Bikes, Tools, Fishing gear, Wheelbarrows, Garden equip,

corner 232nd & 128thAve

Pitt Meadows

MOVING SALE12138 Chestnut Cresenter @Blue gate at left

of the house to basementSat June 4th 9:30am ~ 1:30pm

Household items, Clothingand MORE

www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Friday, June 3, 2011 -- A55

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

548 FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer“Since 1987”

$$CASH $$ for your furniture,tools, electronics, antiques,

appliances, computers& collectibles.

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

Single items to entirehouseholds

463-4449 or209-6583

BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZEPILLOW TOP MATTRESS SETS

• Leftover from Hotel Order • 800 Coil 3’’ Pillowtop • Original Plastic • Only 14 Avail • 10 year warranty Retail $1,399! Liquidation $560incls. taxes. Call: 604.807.5864

552 GARDEN EQUIPMENTDEER PROBLEMS? Problem solved! Bobbex Deer repellent available in Canada. Easy, economical, safe. Available at local garden centres. Dealer inquiries welcome. Ask for BOBBEX. www.bobbex.ca

560 MISC. FOR SALEHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS40” High Piano, Henry Herbert by Mason Rich - needs tuning. $500/obo. 604-531-9842

COLLECTORS SAXOPHONESSoprano Buecher Silver 80 yrs old, excellent condition $2500. Baraton Conn $1900. Call 604-534-2997

REAL ESTATE

609 APARTMENT/CONDOSMaple Ridge

Peaceful & secure retirement living$221,000 ~ 12148 224th St

1 Bedroom and solarium, large rooms, full tub with grab-bars.

Retirement community. Pool tables, workshop, hairdresser,

Rec Centre Quick possession availableBrookside Realty ~ Dave

604.240.3523

626 HOUSES FOR SALE

EXQUISITE SANCTUARYFabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bed-room, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bath-room, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fi re-places, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Vancouver Island. Even better, move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capi-tal of the World!

Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this

“one of a kind” property.Asking $649,000

RE/MAX Mid Island RealtyPort Alberni, B.C.John Stilinovic250-724-4725

Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

REAL ESTATE

626 HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSE on 2.7 Acres $749,900 HARRISON HOT SPRINGS in 15 Info @www.kirkwoodteam.com

OKANAGAN

*SPECTACULAR*4 bdrm South Facing

WaterfrontVacation Home

On Shuswap Lake!

Lakeshore livingAt it’s Best!

LAKESHORE 101 ft frontage by 88 ft.

VACATION HOME

1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms

Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm,

Open fl oor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room

with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft.

Large fl oating wharf - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area

& fenced kennel.

ONLY $729,000:

Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends!

5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

Call 604-542-0865or 250-955-6398

Email:[email protected] For more detailsWEBSITE:

okhomeseller.comListing # 26628

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKSWHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!

636 MORTGAGESMortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi nances, im-mediate debt consolidation, foreclo-sure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1-888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

640 RECREATIONAL

NEW PRICE: waterfront prop-erty on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insu-lated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rareprivacy, only three lots on thelake, good fi shing for rainbowsto 10 lbs, nice swimming, sur-rounded by crown land. Greattrails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-kmback road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599.

RV SITES

2- s/s R.V. lots for sale at Emory Creek Private Campground - Hope area - hydro - water hook-ups - campfi res ok - 24/7 caretaker - en-joy all the outdoor activities -$29,500 each 604 588-7416 or [email protected]

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM

5 min walk to Skytrain and Mall

1 & 2 Bdrm units w/viewHeat/hot water, inste

storage, 4 appl’s

Call 604-931-2024www.aptrentals.net

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

Maple Ridge 1 bdrm$500-$550 includes hot water Certifi ed Crime Free Building

Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown

604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

MAPLE RIDGE - Condo Suite11671 Fraser St. Large 2 BR

Reno’d! 1 Bath; 800 sf; $850 NOWPeak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $750/mo

GREAT LOCATIONQueen Anne Apts.

* Renovated Suites *

Clean, very quiet, large,INCLUDES: HEAT,

HOT WATER & HYDRO

Near Shopping & Amenities.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

12186-224 St, Maple RidgeCertifi ed Crime Free Buildings

Maple Ridge22450-121st Street2 Bedroom Apt $820/mo3 Bedroom Apt $950/mo

Attractive modern unit, in a safe, all ages community in beautiful Maple Ridge. Amenities include community gardens, playground, amenity rooms, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certifi ed Crime Free Multi Hous-ing complex. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are fi lled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time. Call 604-451-6075 to view.

Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW1 Bedroom

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

SUNRISE APARTMENT22292 - 122nd Ave

604-319-9341

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW1 Bedroom

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

SUNRISE APARTMENT22292 - 122nd Ave

604-319-9341

MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl adult building. Large 1 Bdrm $750/mo incls heat/ hot water, ref’s, N/P (604)467-2606

Maple Ridge

Glenwood ManorApartments

1 & 2 Bdrms from $670 & $835Clean, Spacious

Includes cable, heat,hot water & parking

Seniors discount21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799Maple Ridge

Swan Court ApartmentsLarge 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

Hardwood fl oors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets.Criminal Record check may be reqd

Resident Manager OnsiteNow with

SENIORS DISCOUNT604.477.9189

Maple RidgeWILLOW PLACE22256 ~ 119th Ave

Partially reno’d,quiet,spacious & bright suites 1 Bdrm Apt. Avail ImmediatelyInc. heat, h/w, prkg & storage

W No Pets W (604) 369-1096 or 317-3130

MAPLE RIDGE W. New quiet bldg. 2 bdrm. condo. 3rd fl r. 5 appl., u/g prking. $1000/mo. Avail. now. 604-467-4450 or 604-833-4450.

ONE Month FREE rent!1 BR Avail June 1 $695 22356 Dewdney Trunk Rd (hydro/cable extra) References & credit check required. Call Allan 604-525-9355 Mon-Fri 8am-1pm.

PITT MEADOWS

CHELSEA PARK APTS

1 & 2 Bdrms Apts, Also 3 Bdrm T/Homes Avail

Conveniently located. Nice, bright & large suites. No pets.

Call 604-465-8088PORT COQ downtown, 2bdr +den top fl r, lrg cov’d deck, new building, u/g pkng, convenient loc! Ns/np. 1 year min, $1450/mo. 604-945-6842.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

PITT MEADOWS

The MeadowsGated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

Call: 778-882-8894604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

Polo ClubApartments

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

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

W 1 & 2 Bdrm SuitesW 3 Appliances

W Secured Garage ParkingW Adult Oriented

W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221

PORT COQUITLAM 1 Bdrm Top fl r apt. $775 2 Bdrm Corner apt. $925

S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngsS Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn viewsS Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT604-464-3550

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIALMAPLE RIDGE, 2000 sq. ft. ware-house, comes with 2 offi ces and storage space. Minutes from Gold-en Ears bridge. Avail. immed. 604-240-2454 or 604-240-8021PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground fl oor, dance/fi tness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersec-tion. 604-464-3550.

736 HOMES FOR RENTMAPLE RIDGE. 3 bdrm rancher 1/4 acre, liv rm / fam rm, lrg deck. 2 lrg strg sheds, NS/NP. June 15/Jul 1. $1450. Call 604-941-3259.MAPLE RIDGE 3 bdrms 2 bath fam rm Lrg yd Clean & Bright $1600/mo July 1. NS/NP 604-467-2747Maple Ridge - Beautiful maintained 3000sf. 4 bdrm. 4 bath, 2 storey + basement, Kanaka elementary area, double garage, quiet family street, A/C, fenc’d yrd. $2200/mo. no pets. Now! Rick 604.790.7425

Maple RidgeClean & well maintained 3 Bdrm

Family home, double garage, RV parking, private back yard with greenbelt. Family Only.

Avail June 1st or sooner $1780/mo.

Brookside Realty ~ Dave (604)240-3523

Short or long term rental - one week - one year. Walnut Grove. Executive 4 bdrm. + 2.5 bath on 1 acre, No yard maint. fully furn & equipped. Crown mouldings, lam fl r & S/S appli. Jaccuzi tub and Gas F/P. Cable & WiFi. 2 car garage + RV prkg. No-Smoking inside, outdoor patio. June 1. 8650-217 A St.

604.888.2226UPPER 3 bd. 2bth. for rent long term tenants central Maple-Ridge $1300+ 50/ person utilities call Les-lie 604-210-0357

741 OFFICE/RETAILMAPLE RIDGE - Attractive offi ce space for lease. Nr downtown core. Avail. June. $900/mo. 720 sf facility (meeting room, offi ces, kitchen, bathroom, utils & services. Parking & incentives. Elaine (604)467-2111

RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE

Approx. 600 sq.ft. Off 224th Maple Ridge, close to Royal bank. June 1. Incl heat & taxes. Store front exposure & pos-sible incentives. For Rent, $750 per month.

604-219-0267

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENTCall Maria at ridgemeadows

property management Mon Fri 9-6 604-466-2838 or visit

www.ridgemeadowspropertymanagement.com

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTHRooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn,

weekly maid service, cable TV,private bath, on bus route, 5/min

walk to commuter rail.

Haney Motor Hotel22222 Lougheed Hwy.,

Maple RidgeInquire in person between

9am - 3pm or Call 604-467-3944

RENTALS

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

POCO DOWNTOWNAll-Inclusive

Seniors Residence1 Bdrm. Apartment

Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping,

emergency response & activities.www.rjkent.com

2675 Shaughnessy St.Call: 778-285-5554

750 SUITES, LOWERBURNABY, 2 BDRM suite, $1100 incl utils. & cable. W/D. Avail. now. NS/NP. Call (604)299-6976COQUITLAM, New paint Quiet 1 bdrm; f. yard. W/D. $700/mo incld utils. G/L, priv entry (604)941-4166COQUITLAM North, 2 bdrm grnd lvl suite with storage, 1.5 baths, priv entry, large patio, w/d, 5 appli’s. N/S, N/P, $1050/mo incl utils/cable. Avail July 1st. 604-552-3307.Maple Ridge, 2 bdrm clean 900sf above grnd, full bath, dble ceiling, 2 car prkg ns/np $850. 604-466-3235MAPLE RIDGE, Bright new 1000 sf gl suite in exec area. 2/bdrm, 5/appli, shared W/D, gas f/p, heated fl rs, priv cov patio. $995/mo + util. Immed. N/S, no pets. 604-612-4110Maple Ridge east, 240th. 1 bdrm 700 s/f, full kit/bath. N/S. N/P. $825 incl utils. June 15. 604-614-0433.MAPLE RIDGE Lge bright 2 bdrm on acreage 5 appls gas F/P NS/NP. July 1. $975 + util. 604-842-3166

MAPLE RIDGE WEST Bright & spacious

2 Bedroom basement suite. No pets, No Smoking.

Close to amenities Available July 1st. $975/mo incls utils 778-918-7863

MAPLE RIDGE West Newer bright 1 bdrm. n/p. Sep ent. Nr schl & hosp. $750 incl hydro. Newly paint-ed & cleaned carpet. 604-306-7480.Pitt Meadows. 2 bdrm ste in newer home. Nr amenits. N/S N/P. Avail now. $900 + % utils. 604-825-0587.Port Coquitlam- N. 2 Bdrm g/l shrd lndry. Nr amens/bus. N/P. Looking for resp tenant. Now. Carport. $850 incl utils. (604)944-1426.

752 TOWNHOUSESMAPLE RIDGE, close to down-town. New executive 3 bdrm T/H. S/S appls. granite C/T, heated bathrm fl rs. Avail immed. N/S. N/P. A must see!. 604-354-6452.MAPLE RIDGE - New Townhouse, 4 bdrm 4 bathroom granite counters throughout, s/s appl. Centrally lo-cated in Duet Complex, Just off 116th Ave. $1800 + strata fees & utils. (604)463-1731PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orien-tation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS1986 Chrysler Town Country Woody Wagon, will take saxophone as part trade. $2900. 604-534-2997

810 AUTO FINANCING

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 CADILLAC Allante convertible white, “rare”, 2 seater, 155,000 kms Must sell. $6,900. 604-309-40011997 BUICK PARK AVE loaded, leather, heated seats new brakes & tires, private. $4900. 778-565-4230

TRANSPORTATION

818 CARS - DOMESTIC2000 LASABRE LTD. All options, certifi ed. Grand Touring. pkg. 124K Spotless. $5900 778-565-4334

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS2005 HONDA Civic, auto, 2dr, No accidents, great cond. 230kms, lady driven. $5800. (778)855-60372010 SMART CAR - Passion mod-el. 5000 kms. Black. Automatic. Asking $9000 fi rm. 604-538-4883.2010 TOYOTA MATRIX, red, 2000 km, 4 dr, auto, alloy whls, $13,780. Call 778-895-7570 or 604-836-59312011 KIA RIO 5, auto, 11, 000 km, black, Air, cruise, p/w, p/l, htd seats, $8,800 fi rm. Call (604)538-9257.

827 VEHICLES WANTED

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE2006 NORTHSHORE 30ft Travel trlr dble 36” slide w/rear bunk beds full load $19,900. 604-819-3803

2007 TRIPLE E EMBASSY

Class A, preowned, exceptional value, loaded, a/c, sleeps 4, gas, auto, 33, 320km, 30GB Stk. 1860,

MeridianRV.com1-877-213-5243

2008 NASH 22 GQ, Q. size bed, fully loaded, like new, must sell, $16,500. (604)850-1684/ 866-2179

2008 SALEM T25FLSLE

Microwave, electric slide, create a breeze fan, awning, counter

extension. $16,995 (Stk.30852A)www.fraserwayrv.com

1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2009 DUTCHMEN DENALI

Preowned, exceptional value, loaded, a/c, triple slide, artic pkg. dual pane windows, fi re-place, TV/DVD ent. Stk.#1908


2009 FLEETWOOD PROWLER

Preowned, exceptional value, loaded, a/c, rear kitchen, s.s. appli. dinette slide, enclosed underbelly, LCD TV. Stk.#1488


2011 SALEM T19XLT

Awning, DSI hot water, front bedroom, 16k furnace and more

$13,995 (Stk.30178)www.fraserwayrv.com

1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

8.3 CUMMINS DIESEL Pusher 36’, 85,000 mi., W/D, rear came-ra, $27,900. (604)539-0506

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE

REMOVALASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT

$$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED Webuy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED Webuy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288The Scrapper

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1978 GMC Camper van, Air cared till June 350 engine,

Propane Fridge & Stove $2500. 778-318-3046

1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-750-0194

1988 Chevrolet 1500. 305 V8. Auto-matic. Very good condition. $3500 OBO. 604-853-1352 (Abbotsford)

1997 RANGER XLT super cab, 4 X 2, 1 owner, loaded, extras. $3,500 obo. Phone (604)463-2507

2002 CHEV VAN Commercial vehi-cle, A/C, 100K, interior like new Air-Cared, $8300/obo 604-598-0405.

MARINE

912 BOATS

ALUM. BOAT WANTED10 12 or 14’ with our w/o motor or trailer. Will pay cash 604-319-5720.

Notice to Creditors and Others

Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Eva Gweneth Mildred Pink (Gwen) formerly of 435, 22661 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC.Deceased and hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the Executor, c/o Thomas S. Pink, 8863 - 212B Street, Langley BC. on or before June 30, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received


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