Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News - April 15, 2011 Online Edition

Talking health care and pensions. p3Along the FraserIt’s what makes Gerry Pinel smile. p6

Recall organizers will never know exactly how many people signed on in the trial exercise of firing an MLA.

Neither will Elections B.C., who told the Maple Ridge FightHST group it won’t bother counting the sheets but instead

will just pack them into boxes and put them into storage.

But Maple R i d g e - M i s -sion MLA Marc Dalton will know who and how many peo-ple signed against him and voted to recall him under the Recall and Initiative Act.

He’ll be reviewing the petition sheets once Elections B.C. has processed the files, “just to get an idea of was happening there with the recall petition.

“Just to help verify.“I’d just like to see what’s

happening out there. I really haven’t thought through what I’d like to do.

“That’s within my right,” he said Tuesday.

Dalton said he made a Free-dom of Information request and was told by Elections B.C. that he can access the files, though

he’s not sure if that’s possible for the general public.

Dalton sent out a release last week thanking people for not signing and pointed out that “of the relatively few people who did sign the petition, a sig-nificant number of them were under the impression that they were signing to get rid of the HST.”

He later added he heard that anecdotally and that there were a number people who had that impression.

Liberal MLA makes FOI request to Elections B.C.

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Dalton checking recall listColleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

Presleigh Bailuk (left) and Brody Bandurka, both four years old and in the mini-tyke division, and other Burrard lacrosse players are disappointed that their games and practices in the Gold Rink at Pitt Meadows Arenas had to be reschedule because of a leaking roof.

Leaks shut down Pitt Gold Rink

Local lacrosse players are out of luck after recent heavy rains dur-ing reconstruction of the roof at Pitt Meadows Arenas forced the closure of the Gold Rink this past week, leaving the Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse Association scrambling to move games to Mission and Coquit-lam.

RMMLA spokesperson Kelly Ber-key said the association’s mini-tyke, tyke, novice, midget, and all girls’ teams use the Gold Rink for their home games and practices. Present-ly, all their home games have been postponed as they try to fi nd avail-able rinks elsewhere.

“This is a nightmare for us,” said Berkey. “We’ve had to cancel practic-es, move games, and we don’t know when we can get back in there.”

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Opinion 6

Along the Fraser 6

Home&gardening 29

Parenting 49

Acts of Faith 50

Community Calendar 51

Scoreboard 56

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Candidates looking to knock the Conserva-tive incumbent off his seat in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission have taken the battle for votes online.

For the past week, Mandeep Bhuller’s Liber-al campaign has sent out incessant tweets in an attempt to engage Randy Kamp in debate

on topics like the leaked auditor general’s re-port on the G8-G20 summit and the contract over F35 fi ghter jets.

Bhuller’s campaign is focusing much of its efforts online because he has a speech defect and suffers from spina bifi da, which limits his ability to door knock.

“We were hoping that Randy Kamp would show us the respect of having some discus-sions online, where Mandeep’s disability doesn’t impact his ability to communication,” said campaign spokesperson Brian Rice. “So far, Randy hasn’t chosen to do that. I think the voters deserve an opportunity to hear from our elected offi cial and hear him defend

things like the G8 auditor general’s report.”Although a tad late, NDP candidate Craig

Speirs entered the fray on Wednesday with a tweet that wondered “how local MP @Ran-dyKamp_com is holding federal fi sheries “re-sponsible”.

Kamp, though, isn’t bothered by the baiting. In fact, he didn’t know his rivals were shout-ing questions at him that are now lost some-where in cyber space.

He is looking forward to being engaged “in person” at the two planned all-candidate de-bates.

“We answer questions we get from real people, not questions that come from other

campaigns,” Kamp said while taking a break from door knocking.

“We are doing real campaigning and would be glad to answer questions that come from real people.”

It would have been diffi cult Wednesday in the Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre to tell if there was a contest on to see who

runs Canada for the next few years.While candidates raced across the coun-

try fi ghting for votes, the day passed by as usual in the lounge in the seniors centre.

At one table, two people were busy in a cribbage game. At another, half a dozen women caught up with the latest news, while two others sat by themselves at an adjoining table.

Tuesday’s debate between Stephen Harp-er, Michael Ignatieff, Jack Layton and Gilles Duceppe was a waste of time and money and didn’t solve anything, said one woman at the table.

She didn’t have any particular issues that

were bothering her and said people are get-ting tired of hearing it all.

It was the same story for most of the guys hanging out in the pool hall at the end of the corridor.

Only one had an opinion, though it was a strong one.

“Is it OK to say that Stephen Harper looked like a bobble-head doll and a robot?” asked Art Wiley.

Seniors care and health care were his two top concerns, along with what he said was the Conservatives’ American-style ap-proach to fi ghting crime, by building more prisons rather than hiring more police.

Back in the lounge, Trudy Dumont was busy helping behind the canteen counter, pouring coffee and hadn’t decided who to support.

“One thing that bothers me is that the Lib-erals were in there for 13 years and all they did was cut and not give us anything. So I’m sort of ruling them out.”

But you never know what they’ll come up with, she added.

She thought all the candidates performed

equally in Tuesday’s English debate, and planned on watching the French version on Wednesday.

“There’s not very much between them except Gilles Duceppe. I want to see who’s going to win out there.”

At the cribbage table, Norma Flamant is worried about health care, describing its state as “disgusting,” saying there is a shortage of doctors and wait lists for medi-cal services.

“I’m voting NDP. I know that, for what it’s worth.”

Her playing partner had similar concerns and remembered the recent incident when patients at Royal Columbian Hospital were temporarily using the Tim Hortons restau-rant as an overfl ow ward.

“I think they could have sent them to the next hospital,” he said.

While there was a lack of election fervor at the seniors centre, NDP candidate Craig Speirs says people are warming to the idea of a vote as he campaigns door to door.

“We’re getting a great reception at the door step.”

And he says the issue of health care “pops to the top all the time.”

Seniors pensions are another concern be-cause there are many who are just scraping by.

He pointed out the New Democrats want to spend another $700 million annually to the Guaranteed Income Supplement for se-niors and even double Canada Pension Plan cheques, over time.

“Democracy has to work for the weakest,” he said.

Conservative candidate Randy Kamp pointed out the New Democrats haven’t considered how that will affect individual contributions.

“To me, I think that’s a little irrespon-sible.”

He pointed out the government’s budget proposed a $300-million increase to the GIS before it was defeated.

Kamp said more people are becoming in-terested in the May 2 vote but most people still think it’s an unnecessary election and are asking why there is one being held.

Election speculation on low simmer at RMSSColleen Flanagan/THE NEWS

(From left) John Terris plays cribbage at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre Wednesday afternoon, while Trudy Dumont works in the coffee shop and Norma Flamant also enjoys a game of cribbage.

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A program to make bars and pubs in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows more safe and se-cure has been revived.

Ridge Meadows Bar Watch already has eight founding members, including The Billy Miner, By Bailey’s, Roosters Country Cabaret, Planet Ice, The Witch of Endor, Golden Ears Pub, Haney Public House and Caddy Shack.

The mission statement of the program, which is supported by both municipal councils and RCMP states: “As a service industry, we are all focused on working together to ensure all members of the community, our staff and emergency ser-vices can work in and enjoy our establishments by creat-ing a safe and secure environ-ment; free from threat of vio-

lence, abusive language and intimidating behaviors for everyone through team work, trust and communication.”

The three rules that all licensees who sign must adhere to:

• no gang “colours”;• no support wear;• no weapons as de-

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Canada are allowed, including work tools like knives and box cutters.

“This is a very posi-tive fi rst step into cre-ating a safe environ-ment for all patrons,” said Haney Hotel gen-eral manager Yvan Charette.

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A 25-year-old man from Maple Ridge is recovering in hospital after being stabbed early Thursday after leaving a Pitt Meadows bar.

According to Ridge Mead-ows RCMP, an altercation between the man and his assailant began around 2:15 a.m. as patrons were leaving Rooster’s Country Cabaret in Meadow Vale mall.

The other man involved fled the scene.

Officers with Ridge Mead-ows RCMP’s general duties

and serious crimes unit cor-doned off the area where the stabbing occurred, while the

man was taken to hospital by paramedics with the B.C. Ambulance Service. Police confirmed both men were pa-trons at Rooster’s, which, ac-cording to staff, hosts a “top-less” mechanical bull-riding event on Wednesday nights.

“This was a very violent situation, and the victim is quite fortunate he was not seriously injured,” said Cpl. Alanna Dunlop .

“We have interviewed some of the people who were pres-ent at the time, but we feel there are more who have in-formation on this incident.

Patrons of Roosters, a local club, were exiting at the time, and police feel that some of these patrons witnessed at least part of this confronta-tion. I’m urging anyone with any information to contact us.”

• Anyone with any informa-tion is asked to call RCMP at 604-463-6251. To remain anon-ymous call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.bccrimestop-pers.com. CrimeStoppers will pay a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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On Wednesday’s, Roosters in Pitt Meadows hosts “topless” mechanical bull riding.

Health care major concern for seniors living aloneHe said since 2006, the

federal government has in-creased its transfer of health care money to the provinces by 33 per cent. All parties have agreed to a six-per-cent annual increase a year under the current federal-provincial health care accord, which ex-pires in 2014.

“We think this allows the provinces to catch up on some of the wait-time challenges.

“We have certainly made a commitment we’re not going to balance the budget by cut-ting health care funding like the previous Liberal govern-ment did.”

For seniors, it’s one of the major concerns, especially

for those living alone, with no children, said Betty Levens, president of the Ridge Mead-ows Seniors Society.

Liberal candidate Mandeep Bhuller regularly experi-ences Canada’s health-care system as someone who has spina bifi da and pointed out the Liberals have commit-ted to $2 billion more year in health-care spending for four years. Quality assurance is another issue which he said the party will address by set-ting targets.

But cutting costs and mak-ing the system more effi cient have to be addressed by both senior and provincial govern-ments before the next accord, he added.

“There’s no Band-Aid or magical solution. For me to elaborate beyond that is not very useful because I’m not an expert in health care.”

He said while campaigning door to door he meets many retirees or those about to re-tire and pointed to the Liber-als’ Secure Retirement Option that would allow voluntary, tax-deductible savings in a secure fund that would be backed by the CPP.

The Liberals also wanted to boost the Guaranteed Income Supplement by $700 million.

He said people are more interested in health care, education, employment and training rather than acquir-ing new fi ghter jets for the

Canadian Forces.“We appreciate we have an

aging fl eet but there needs to be more dialogue.”

More needs to be done in health care prevention, said Green party candidate Peter Tam.

“We need to put a lot more focus on prevention of health care. The solution is not dumping a whole bunch of money into the system. If it’s not working well let’s look at other ways to fi x it.”

Two measures, bringing back the tax rebate on new bi-cycles and increasing produc-tion of local food, with higher nutritional value, are two ways he suggest that could be done.

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“I’m not saying that every-body thought that.”

But regardless, the effort was falling short.

“The fact of the matter, they weren’t generating the num-bers to recall. They were way short of anything possible.”

Most recent estimates were that between 2,000 and 2,500 people had signed the petition that required 14,882 names to start the recall process. But Dalton said with six weeks to go, the recall campaign couldn’t have made up the difference.

Dalton was one of 18 Liberal MLAs targeted under B.C.’s recall legislation that required byelections if the required number of names was collect-ed.

Local organizers said they gave up on the recall campaign because they wanted to focus on the June 24 mail-in referen-dum on the HST.

Recall campaign organizer Wilf McIntyre says the group could have collected enough names to oust Dalton.

And he challenges Dalton’s statement that a significant number of people thought they were signing to get rid of the HST.

That’s false, said McIntyre.

“We were very specific because we had to be.”

Elections B.C. told campaign-ers they had to be clear with people what they were sign-ing.

“He’s got no proof of that whatsoever.”

McIntyre added that the I’m with Marc campaign were fol-lowing Recall petitioners, “and not one of them raised an is-sue that we’re not doing things properly.”

McIntyre said his team never did a complete count of the names to find out exactly how many people signed for recall-ing the MLA. But he says there were 10 names to a sheet and more than 240 sheets were sent in.

Dalton says he still won’t de-bate FightHSTers on the tax because he said it would be too political, after earlier saying he would debate, if the recall efforts were dropped.

McIntyre doubted Dalton’s ability to do that anyways. “I’m not trying to run him down, I just don’t think he has the knowledge.

“He says one thing and does another. Now, off the record, most politicians do that any-ways.”

McIntyre is happy with the mail-in ballot, saying it was often used for International Woodworkers of America union voting and that the vote would get the 50 per cent needed to kill the HST.

B.C.’s credit rating could take a hit, if that happened Dalton said. He doubted there would be a general election in the province this spring with the referendum and the federal election ongoing.

Dalton also sent out new re-lease announcing grants that municipalities get every year.

Maple Ridge is getting $541,000 from the Strategic Community Investment Fund, the Climate Action Revenue In-centive Program, and uncondi-tional grants to municipalities.

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“The fact of the matter, they weren’t generating the numbers to recall. They were way short of anything possible.” MLA Marc Dalton

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It’s Wednesday morning in the ‘ghetto’ a section of downtown Maple Ridge, known as a haven for drug dealers, prostitutes, and sleazy apartment buildings.

That’s changing. Young families

and others on fi xed incomes have formed the Port Haney Neigh-borhood Change Initia-tive. It’s determined to make this area a good place to live and work again.

Harambee, an African folktale, cel-ebrates seven principles of community building. In Swahili, Umoja, the fi rst, means unity. Ujima is collective work and responsibility.

Since coming together, the Port Haney group has developed a collective work plan. A crack house disappeared after locals liaisoned with the police. Group members make regular walks around that area now, establish eye contact, dialogue with everyone they meet.

Principle three, the story says, is Nia – purpose. The message is clear – we live here; this place is important to us.

In Swahili, Kujichagulia means self-determination. Any illicit behavior is reported to the RCMP.

Lately, group attention has turned to projects. Collaboration with the Municipal-ity has improved street lighting –fewer places to hide now.

Kuumba, in Swahili, stands for creativity, Principle 5 in community building.

On Earth Day, April 16th, members will clean up the park next to the Centre for Education on Environment and Develop-ment at the south end of 223rd. The CEED building lies in the heart of this area.

That’s where we are now, sharing coffee with anyone with a vision for a healthier community. Today, this includes local shop owners.

In Swahili, Ujaama means cooperative economics. Think of that as support for lo-cal business. It’s Principle 6 in community building.

Chris Moerman represents Farm for a Year, a project aimed at returning his family’s farm to production again; a new source of local produce.

Moerman’s wife Julie, a teacher, is developing curriculum to bring more of our teachers and kids into the discussion of climate change and the world’s depen-dence on oil. Here too, are Dave Rush, of the local bicycling coalition, Lisa Eastman representing artisans, and Kim Lauzon, a CEED volunteer who plans a food coop-erative soon. The women have meet-up internet sites.

These folks along the Fraser have Gerry Pinel smiling. The CEED centre direc-tor is the key force behind the Golden Ears Transition Initiative in Maple Ridge (www.goldenearstransitioninitiative.ca). It’s aimed at making our community a place where citizens view each other as neighbors rather than strangers. Informa-tion about the Golden Ears Transition’s 12 working groups that share this goal can be

found at its website. Pinel, an industrial technician, person-

ally heads up The Red Action Team, a workgroup that provides home energy assessments – a way to reduce energy dependence while shortening the family’s carbon footprint.

Another Golden Ears goal is cataloguing the skills people might share with others in town. The aim is always to enrich life here, and prepare for climate change and ‘peak oil,’ the rapidly approaching time when demand outstrips the reserves of oil. Alberta’s tar sands aren’t the solution, says Pinel.

“If you have a community that’s affected by the higher prices of gas and oil, and every town is, you have to reduce depen-dence on the outside. What that comes down to changing our behavior.”

Not the words you’d expect from a man who made a career in the fossil fuel indus-try, but Pinel’s passion for the environ-ment is well known.

“Things happen in your life,” he says. “My folks had an orchard here. I grew up surrounded by the outdoors. I knew the changes I’d seen were about climate change. When I read a book called Boiling Point [Ross Gelbspan]. I knew I had to do more than just reduce my own use of energy. I looked for bigger ways to do it.”

While working at Petro Canada’s Burnaby refi nery, Gerry found a big way. He rescued a rare population of tree frogs from a dried up swamp on company land.

“We built a dam with metal louvers to control the water.

It’s what makes Gerry Pinel smile

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Local Liberal MLA Marc Dalton wants to personally check every one of the 2,000 or so signatures on the failed petition to

recall him.Why bother?The Done with Dalton campaign collected

between 2,000 and 2,500 signatures before folding its tents several weeks ago because organizers said they wanted to refocus their efforts on the HST mail-in vote on June 24. They maintain that if they had continued, they would have collected the required 14,882 sig-natures to remove Dalton as MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission.

The short-lived campaign was, as one would expect, bitter, with Dalton supporters claim-ing it was driven by NDP members. Recall or-ganizers publicly denied that.

Now Dalton is using the Freedom of Informa-tion process to access the petition to review every name on it.

What good that will do, we don’t know, but it makes us feel uneasy, our MLA snooping around to see who doesn’t like him.

Would it surprise anyone if a few of the names were false, or that some are those who support the New Democrat Party, or the reborn B.C. Conservatives?

No.And so what? The campaign is over. Even

Dalton said it was falling short. He is still go-ing to have to defend the HST, as well as his first-term record.

Going over all those names – whether it’s him or a host of volunteers – seems a grand waste of time.

And what is his motive for doing so?Is he going to call all of them, try to change

their minds, explain the merits of the HST, apologize for how it was introduced, try to win their votes?

Good luck, but don’t call at dinner time.Surely some voters might feel that the por-

tion of their taxes that pays Dalton’s salary could be better spent, that he could be attend-ing to other constituency matters.

But if Dalton wants to do this on his own time, rather than, say, watch the Canucks cup run, then go for it.

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Ser ving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

THE NEWSAlong the Fraser Jack Emberly

See Fraser, p7


Letters to the editor should be exclusive to The News and address topics of interest to residents of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Include full name and address, as well as daytime phone number for verification. Keep letters to 500 words or less. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.

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Letters welcome

EDITOR, THE NEWS:I have heard people ques-

tion how seriously Canadians take our national pride.

I have heard people talk negatively of different groups and ages of people not properly respecting fl ag and country.

I have heard people laugh at American laws that require the fl ag to be treated with re-spect and placed on the high-est pole above others.

If it is damaged or touches the ground, there are speci-fi ed methods of proper dis-posal.

Some people will drone on about submarines and air-craft.

Then outside the Arthur Peake Adult Learning Centre in Maple Ridge, we have fl ags that are so bleached, tattered – well, the Canadian fl ag seems to be fully one third missing.

How does this set an exam-ple for anyone?

Maybe we should start smaller?

Let’s replace the fl ags and learn how to treat them prop-erly.

MITCH CANT

MAPLE RIDGE

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Peeved RV owners

turn to Facebook (The News, April 13).

The issue of RV parking is a good example of why the function of the Maple Ridge bylaw enforcement department should be re-viewed and curtailed.

I have run afoul of the bylaw enforcement depart-ment regarding short-term parking of my trailer on the street in front of our apart-ment. I won’t go into the lengthy details, but I feel the bylaw enforcement of-fi cer was overbearing and arrogant.

He informed me that this particular section of the parking bylaw is only en-forced upon complaint, but refused to identify the com-plainant.

That is not where the mat-

ter ended, but his attitude left a lot to be desired.

If any law is only enforced upon complaint but the identity of the complainant is kept secret, that is not de-mocracy, it is Big Brother and Iron Curtain tactics.

The recent spate of com-plaints concerning RV park-ing probably originates in the mind of the bylaw en-forcement offi cer who is doing his best to justify his own job and has nothing to do with public safety or any other reasonable issue.

If the issue is esthetics, the municipality should clean up it own back yard before allowing its bylaw enforcement department to act in such a foolish man-ner.

The downtown area is plagued with drug dealers and crack whores, but the

municipality sits idly by, wringing its hands and do-ing nothing; but, by God, they have a bylaw enforce-ment department that is very aggressively pursuing RV owners who dare park on their own property.

In a separate issue, down-town merchants are being pestered by bylaw enforce-ment offi cers concerning sandwich board sidewalk signs.

I just want to make sure I understand this attitude. It’s an offence to place a sandwich board sign on the sidewalk, but it’s alright to ride a bicycle down those same sidewalks?

Does that have anything to do with the safety of pedestrians using those sidewalks, or are bylaw enforcement offi cers once again doing whatever they

can to justify their own con-tinued existence?

In the matter of RV stor-age, renting space at a commercial storage facility renders the ownership of an RV impractical for many people, besides the fact that there are too few such spaces available in Maple Ridge.

I have been forced to rent space in Pitt Meadows. And periodically we have movie production trailers and other equipment all over downtown lots and few of them seem to be in compli-ance with the applicable by-law provisions.

Meanwhile, the tyranny of the bylaw enforcement department will continue until municipal council di-rects them otherwise.

SANDY MACDOUGALL MAPLE RIDGE

EDITOR, THE NEWS:Re: Are we not allowed to defend ourselves? (Letters,

April 8).I shared the same feelings as letter writer Gregg Rog-

ers when this story unfolded. The fact that the (otherwise) law-abiding citizen is

facing charges for defending himself and his safety is ridiculous, especially when the would-be thieves are not being charged.

But I take one exception with this letter. To blame the police is not right.

There are more than 10,000 police offi cers who every-day take their lives and put them on the line in the noble defense of you and me and our property.

It is not them who decides the charges, it’s the Crown.

It’s not the police offi cers who hand down the sentenc-es, it’s the judges.

And it’s not the police who make the laws, it’s the poli-ticians.

So when we blame someone, don’t blame the police who work within the system created by everyone but them.

If change is really to take place, we need to focus our intent in the right areas rather than doing the easy thing and blaming police offi cers, as all to often happens.

DARREN VAN LEEUWEN

MAPLE RIDGE

(Please note I am not affi liated at all with any police entity whatsoever.)

All too often we blame the police

Time to take pride in our flags

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Riled up, tooFrom: slacadjuster, posted on www.mapleridge-news.com.Re: Residents riled over RV complaints (The News, April 8).I think, personally, the bylaw officers here in Maple Ridge have some ‘cop’ issues. Either that or they get paid per ticket issued or spot-checks conducted.I drive a truck for a living, and my truck is by no means big. Plus I live on a dead-end street. Even the

neighbours have never complained about my truck. Every one on my street has driveway parking and the street is basically left open. Plus, the one side of the street I used to park on is all bushes.Again, the neighbours never complained about my truck. A new family moves in, the man buys a truck, starts work at the same company as me (as I got him the job there).He starts parking his truck up there, gets in a shout-ing match with a long-time resident, that resident promptly calls the bylaw office about his truck, they come up, issue him a ticket, see my truck parked there, and – again, no-one has ever complained

before –but he sees my truck there (and he admitted, no-one phoned about my truck, he just saw it up there) and as he may not have issued me a ticket, I did have to move my truck that day.Now to my understanding, they work on a complaint basis only. He as well told me that.What I’d like to know, is why would he phone me continually, for about a month, telling me in his words that he’s going to start doing “random spot checks”.Random checks? I thought it was a complaint-driven basis. Why would he have to make “random checks”?I could go on and on, but not much point. Just letting you know I’m definitely on your side.

“It re-invented a bog. The frogs came back. Security to the refi nery increased because no one could get through without hip waders. It was a win-win situation.”

More recently, Pinel established his own climate change initiative in Port Moody. The group, The Boiling Point Ac-tion Network for Climate Change (BPAN), funded a writing contest aimed at school kids two years ago (http://www.meetup.com/GETIS-Little-Red-Schoolhouse/).

Students were challenged to write a sequel to a story of mine called The Giant With Two Heads (peak oil and climate change). School district staff promoted the contest (http://newton.sd42.ca/groups/thetwoheadedgiantthathat-edbeingbig/).

On April 16th, in Memorial Peace Park, Pinel will talk about the need for communities to look inside for the resources to face global infl uences.

“My goal is to help us reduce their negative impact,” he says.

Pinel has faith. Imani, the word for that in Swahili, is the seventh prin-

ciple of community building. In Harambee, the folktale, a spider and fl y – unlikely partners –rescue the world by bringing light into it.

On Earth Day, I’ll tell that story. The message is not just for kids.

In Swahili, Harambee means all pull together. It’s time, isn’t it?

Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

Fraser from p6

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A man delivering newspa-pers to a customer in Maple Ridge is being credited for helping save a senior who had fallen in her home.

Police were called to the property on Reid Avenue just before noon Tuesday after the man noticed several newspa-pers lying on the doorstep of the house.

Cpl. Alanna Dunlop said the man found that odd.

When police arrived, they found a neighbour who had a key to the home.

Upon entering, police found the owner, an elderly woman, had fallen and was in medi-

cal distress. She was taken to hospital.

Wire theftA man was arrested by po-

lice early Tuesday for steal-ing copper wire from a Maple Ridge property.

Ridge Meadows RCMP were alerted to the theft around 3:40 a.m. after two suspicious men were seen Engineer’s Training on 256th Street. When police arrived they found a large section of wire in the area, along with two bicycles.

A 48-year-old man was

found nearby and arrested. A police dog was brought in,

but unable to fi nd the second suspect.

Wanted A 40-year-old man wanted

on a warrant was arrested by police Monday after stealing from the Real Canadian Su-perstore in Pitt Meadows.

A loss prevention offi cer saw the man stealing meat and approached him, but he pulled out a spray canister and threatened to use it.

The offi cer managed to knock the canister out of the man’s grasp, but he ran off with stolen items. Police later found him at a bus stop.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: 20th Anniversary of Fire Hall #3

Protecting West Maple Ridge Since 1991In 1986 the District of Maple Ridge acquired a property on 203 Street a block south of Lougheed Highway with the intent to build a Fire Hall for the growing west region of the community. In 1989, the architectural fi rm of Hoffart, Myles Architecture designed a fi re hall that would fi t in with the residential character of the community and construction started in 1990. On April 20, 1991 Fire Hall #3 offi cially opened and three days later on April 23, 1991 at 6:04 pm the fi rst call out was received when the team from Fire Hall #1 was called out to fi ght a fi re at the Transfer Station. The team from Fire Hall #3 was required to cover for Fire Hall #1 during that incident (see bottom photo). For the fi rst few years of operation, the hall was responding to approximately 250 calls per year.

Twenty years later a lot has changed in west Maple Ridge. Fire Hall #3 provides emergency service to the area west of 216 Street, the Maple Ridge Industrial Park and the new Golden Ears Bridge. Fire Hall #3 has 12 full time fi refi ghters (3-fi refi ghter crew 24/7) and a complement of 25 paid-on-call fi refi ghters. In 2010 the fi refi ghters at Fire Hall #3 responded to 749 calls, triple the volume from those early years.

The top photo was taken of the original fi refi ghters for Hall #3 back in 1991. We’re very proud that three members of that crew are still with the Department today in important leadership roles. They are Fire Chief Dane Spence, Captain

Jim Sinclair and Captain Chris Bayley. A tip of the hat to our amazing fi refi ghters whose hard work and training saves lives every day!

April 2011Council Meeting ScheduleMayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.

MONDAY, APRIL 189:00 am Council Workshop, Blaney Room1:00 pm Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers

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Celebrate Earth WeekEarth Day is April 22, and in Maple Ridge we’re all about sustainability, so we’re having an Earth Week celebration! Here’s a complete list of local activities organized by the folks at the CEED Centre, KEEPS, Metro Vancouver Parks, Haney Farmers Market, North Fraser Beekeepers, Cinema Politica, Ridge Meadows Recycling Society and generous support from many others. For more information contact Christian at 604.463-2229 or go to [email protected].

Saturday, April 16 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pmCelebrate Earth Week at Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge. It’s an early preview of the Haney Farmers Market plus special exhibits, performances and activities to celebrate our environment and community.

Monday, April 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm‘Eat, Drink and be Eco’ at the ACT. An ‘adults only’ tasting event that will highlight local, sustainable organic wine, beer and cuisine. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Buy tickets atwww.theactmapleridge.org.

Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 pmThe new David Suzuki Movie Force of Nature will play at Hollywood 3 Cinemas in Pitt Meadows. This wonderful fi lm details the life and accomplishments of one of Canada’s fi rst and leading voices on sustainability, David Suzuki. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door and include a small drink and popcorn. Contact the CEED Centre at the email and phone number above for tickets.

Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 pmVanishing of the Bees fi lm and discussion in the Maple Ridge Council Chambers. Admission by donation. Ellen Page narrates this documentary about colony collapse disorder in honeybees.

Looking for something to do? Do you have a community event that you are trying to publicize? Check out the Community Calendar at www.mapleridge.ca. Click the ‘Events’ link off the home page and you’ll be taken to the Festivals and Events page where you can search the calendar of events or post your information for the community to see. This link is your window to fi nding something special for you and your family to do, and a great resource for fi nding local events that you might want to become involved in as a volunteer. Make some connections at www.mapleridge.ca.

INVOLVED: Home Shome TimeVisit the District at the 2011 Home ShowApril 29 to May 1, 2011 is HOME SHOW time in Maple Ridge and the District of Maple Ridge is proud to be back with a display that will feature information about what’s happening in our Town Centre. The theme of this year’s presentation is ‘The Right Time. The Right Place. Invest Maple Ridge.’ We’ll have photos of the amazing Downtown Enhancement Project that’s wrapping up on 224 Street, details on new residential and commercial developments in the Town Centre and information on the innovative Incentive Program developed by Council to encourage new investment in our community. It’s your chance to meet and chat with members of Council and staff from every department who will be glad to answer your questions on any matter that’s important

to you. This is the place that we unveil our Annual Citizens report and we’ll have copies available at the booth or online at www.mapleridge.ca. Stop by and say hello after seeing all of the great products and services from local merchants and exhibitors.

ENGAGED: Be CountedMay 2011 is Census MonthIn May 2011, Statistics Canada will be sending out information to every household with the instructions on how to participate in the Census. Every fi ve years the federal government conducts the census which creates an accurate count of the total number of citizens and where they live. Census data is critical for planning health care programs, education, electoral boundaries and representation, and determining where our nation is growing fastest. This year you will be able to do the Census online for the fi rst time. Approximately four weeks after the Census, Statistics Canada will conduct the new voluntary National Household Survey

(NHS). Around 4.5 million households across Canada will receive the NHS questionnaire. The NHS is needed to plan family services, housing, roads, public transportation, and skills training for employment. Get more information about the Census at www.Census2011.gc.ca.

Annual Citizens ReportEach year the District of Maple Ridge produces an annual report that outlines the activities of the municipality as well as the complete fi nancial statements for the previous calendar year. This year our theme is ‘extraordinary people.’ Maple Ridge is a great place to live because of our amazing natural setting, superb economic opportunities and the people that are our friends and neighbours. Copies of the report will be available at the Home Show on April 29 – May 1, and online at the beginning of May. It’s the 2010 ‘yearbook’ for our community.Connect with us at mapleridge.ca

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RV owners are getting a break from the bylaws for a few weeks follow-ing a turnout Tuesday at Maple Ridge council.

Removal orders have been suspended until May 2, when council reviews the 20-year-old bylaw that limits to 7.5 metres the size of rec-reational vehicles that can be stored on resi-dential lots.

“The RV crowd was quite happy about that, to get the reprieve they got,” said Hammond resident Eric Phillips.

“They need to use some common sense when they’re doing en-forcement, not just go-ing hog wild in the com-munity.”

According to bylaws director Liz Holitzky, the district isn’t doing

any pro-active enforce-ment, just responding to complaints from neighbours.

The number of those complaints increase as more compliance letters are issued and neighbours start com-plaining about each other.

She added many com-plaints previously may not have been followed up.

Holitzky joined the district as bylaws direc-tor last year.

But residents aren’t pointing fi ngers at each other and RV owner Deb Brookes still feels the clampdown is part of a concerted effort be-cause it’s all happening in one month after years of non-enforcement.

Council seemed to be surprised by the number of people who showed up in support, estimating between 40 and 50 people showed up.

Councillors also seemed surprised at the

number of complaints on the topic, Brookes added.

“It was quite a stance, I think.”

Council also invited RV owners back to its second meeting May 2, when it will review the bylaw and a staff report on the topic.

Holitzky said previ-ously that 7.5 metres is the standard length of RV allowed in the Low-er Mainland.

Vehicles larger than that have to be stored elsewhere, but Phillips points out there are limited locations for that and none in Maple Ridge.

Phillips says RV own-ers should be allowed to park any kind of vehicle on their lot providing it doesn’t obstruct the driveway or sidewalk.

Brookes felt the same way, adding that more than one complaint against a neighbour should be required to spur bylaws to investi-gate.

RV owners get temporary reprieveUntil May 2 now to fi nd storage spaces

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Coun. Cheryl Ashlie, though, is wondering what took so long.

Despite electrical, building and fi re re-ports from a year ago saying the building is a disaster waiting to hap-pen, Ashlie was wonder-ing how to explain why it took so long to get on council’s agenda.

“What is our explana-tion to the public that a signifi cant hazard like this has been allowed to exist. Like what’s our

explanation? Because I think we owe the public that.”

At what point did the building become that dangerous, she asked.

If the building had caught fi re and someone had died, “this would be a very different con-versation if there was a loss of life. I would have a hard time explain-ing to my public,” that council knew last year about the condition of the building, she said at Monday’s council work-shop.

She wants Maple Ridge to fi gure out a way to re-spond more quickly to such buildings.

Council was consider-ing a lengthy staff re-port on the building and voted Tuesday to order the takedown. Because of the condition of the building, the usual pe-riod for the work to be done has been reduced

from 30 to 10 days.If after 10 days the

building’s still around, Maple Ridge can hire its own contractor to remove the building and put the costs on to the property tax bill.

Chief administrative of-fi cer Jim Rule said staff inspected the building last spring and thought the owner would have made some improve-ments.

In addition, reports, in-spections and legalities have to be completed properly to avoid court challenges.

“Sometimes we could be probably quicker,” in responding, but it often depends on the bylaws department workload.”

But once they know an owner isn’t respond-ing they usually move as soon as possible, he added.

The owner of the prop-erty, Parmjit Kaur Niger,

was contacted March 31 and asked to demolish the building, but the dis-trict got no response.

Coun. Linda King said Monday that the build-ing is so dangerous, fi re-fi ghters wouldn’t enter it during a fi re, which could risk the life of any-one inside at the time.

“We have a scenario for loss of life in this building.” All you need is a crowbar and you’re inside the building, she added.

“It’s a dangerous struc-ture and we should have taken it down a long time ago. The sooner we get the building down, the better.”

And with lots of bad nights and bad weather and easy access to the building, homeless peo-ple could be sleeping inside. A fi re safety re-port points out that the building has been found insecure seven times since 2008.

Part of the demolition order also requires the owner to get a geotech-nical report to analyze how the building demo-lition would affect the neighbouring property, especially 224th Street.

Staff say there have been numerous com-plaints about the build-ing dating back to 2006, while in November 2008, a marijuana grow opera-tion with 500 plants was found in the basement.

Although the building owner was required to get building, gas, electri-cal and plumbing inspec-tions, she failed to do so. Nor did she comply with the request to remove any contaminants asso-ciated with pot growing from the building, said a staff report.

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Police are looking for the owner of a dog who attacked a horse Mon-day evening, knocking his rider to the ground.

Lynn Blatta and her 25-year-old thorough-bred Winnie were on a dike behind the Maple Ridge Equi-Sports Cen-tre when a brown bull mastiff swam across the North Alouette and cornered them around 7 p.m.

The dog began bark-ing and jumped up to bite Winnie sev-eral times, leaving two puncture wounds on one side of his rump and two 20-centime-tre-long tooth or claw marks down his hock.

At 16.2 hands high, Winnie is a tall horse.

“That dog meant busi-ness. He meant to take him down,” said Blatta.

She was thrown off Winnie as he darted off the dike, down 136th Avenue with the dog in pursuit.

He was fi nally caught by a man at a four-way stop on 136th Ave., at 224th Street.

“I fi gured I’d never see my horse alive again as he was absolutely terri-fi ed, being chased into traffi c,” said Blatta.

She was picked up by a woman who was driv-ing past in a van, while several people call 911 to report a bleeding, saddled horse without a rider.

A man left with the dog before police ar-rived.

This isn’t the fi rst time Blatta has encoun-tered dogs off-leash on a clearly-marked trail with ample sig-nage telling owners their dogs must be re-strained.

“Last week while rid-ing on the dikes, my horse was chased on 16 separate occasions by loose dogs whose own-ers stood by and yelled helplessly as their dogs

spooked and terrorized my horse,” she said.

She’d like the owner of the dog who at-tacked Winnie to come forward.

“You are a threat to society,” she said, add-ing she’d also like to show him her vet bills.

Winnie, a horse she bought for a dollar to save him from being put down, is her best friend. She sees him

twice a day. He was en-joy his retirement after racing for six years at Hastings Park.

“He’s had a rough life and I’m now trying to show him the good life. He deserves so much better than this,” said Blatta.

• Anyone with any information on the dog or its owner is asked to call RCMP at 604-463-6251.

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Lynn Blatta’s horse Winnie had a chunk bitten off his hind by a dog.


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The move is expected to save the district more than $190,000 as it faces a

$2.2 million short fall for the 2011/12 fi scal year.

Board chair Ken Clark-son said the need to cut school days was a result of underfunded public education by the provin-cial government.

“It’s about money, not about education ... and we have to take steps to stop the bleeding” he said.

Trustees were pre-sented with fi ve options by district staff, voting 4-2 in favour of Option A, which will extend spring

break to two weeks from one, with an added day off in November, turning the Remembrance Day holiday into a four-day weekend.

To make up for the lost time, 10 minutes will be added to each school day. The district is also adopting common start and stop times for all schools, and will be co-ordinating all six pro-fessional development days.

Trustees Susan Carr and Kathie Ward spoke out against the spring break extension, ulti-mately voting against it.

Carr sought support

for Option E, which would have seen no change at all, while Ward wanted to go with Option C, which would have coordinated start/stop times at schools across the district, but kept spring break as it is for minimal savings.

“For our average stu-dents, the loss of days in the classroom will be far more detrimental than having the extra week off,” said Ward. “And where does it end? Are we going to be back here next year talking about stretching it to three weeks?

“We need to exhaust all options, I don’t think every rock has been turned over.”

The majority of trust-ees felt extending spring break was necessary to help balance the dis-trict’s budget, and of-fered the least amount of harm to students.

“I have concerns about staying with the status quo,” said Vdovine. “In reality, there is no such thing as no change. [We’ll be looking] at lay-ing off teachers, laying off specialists, laying off librarians. That is the impact of no change.”

While trustee Mike Huber voted in favour of extending spring break, he noted the change would cut hours for sub-stitute teachers.

“This does affect teach-ers, because it reduces the [substitute teacher] pool,” said Huber, who’s wife is a substitute teacher with School Dis-trict No. 42. “[Substitute teachers] could choose to work in other districts as a result.”

Trustees decided not to adopt Option D, which would have extended spring break while hon-ouring a previous agree-ment with the Maple Ridge Teachers’ Associ-ation to allow individual schools the autonomy to select the dates for two professional develop-ment days, despite the fact the projected sav-ings were just $4,000 less than Option A.

Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association president George Serra said that by picking Option A, trustees ignored all the work that had been done by teachers to reach that agreement.

“We trust the district, and we trust the district to stick to the commit-ment it made to teach-ers,” he said. “For that to mean nothing, it’s very disappointing.”

After the meeting, both Clarkson and trustee Stepan Vdovine said the decision may have been an oversight on the part of trustees.

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Plans to install to two cell phone towers on farmland in Pitt Mead-ows concern residents, with one threatening to leave the city if con-struction goes ahead.

A tower for Rogers Communication Inc. is to be installed at 13926 Hale Road, while one for Wing Mobile will be built at the edge of a cranberry fi eld at 16794 Windsor Road.

Although rural and surrounded by few homes, both sites drew complaints from resi-dents who say they were not notifi ed prop-erly and worry about electromagnetic en-ergy.

“[We] believe a cell phone tower belongs on a mountain side with the power lines, not in a strange loca-tion where it is affect-ing the health of me and my family,” said Rebecca and Trevor Downes, who live on Hale Road.

Both companies as-sure residents that radio frequency levels from the towers would be thousand times be-low Health Canada’s

Safety Code 6 levels, which sets human ex-posure guidelines to radio frequency elec-tromagnetic energy.

City council, though, hasn’t much say in the matter as the installa-tion of cell phone towers is governed by Industry Canada, with limited input from local munici-palities.

Mayor Don MacLean felt the people with health concerns were misinformed and sug-gested it was time Indus-try Canada explain Safe-ty Code 6 to the public.

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There were people who came to us saying, ‘My child is going to be born with three arms, they are going to be green,’ “ she said.

Since its installation years ago, she hasn’t heard that it has hurt anybody.

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The province is offering help with a tough issue for cities – how to limit the size and location of mansion homes built on farmland.

But Maple Ridge is say-ing thanks but no thanks, it can deal with it.

On Tuesday, council backed a report from its agricultural committee that would limit homes in the Agricultural Land Reserve to 7,000 sq. feet, with no more than a fi fth of a hectare for res-idential purposes. The farthest a home could stretch into farmland from the front property line would be 60 metres.

But council also wants to be able to make its own rules, rather than have the province im-pose its law.

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too expensive for agri-cultural use and affect neighbouring farms, says the report.

“The driver of this is conversation is that … there are people who are not interested in farming buying large tracts of agricultural land for mansions … lifestyle purposes – not related to agriculture whatsoever,” Coun. Cheryl Ashlie said at Monday’s workshop.

Ashlie, who’s on the agricultural advisory committee, said rules are needed before Maple Ridge could be the next to experience people buying farmland, con-structing large homes, and letting agricultural uses disappear.

“We need to stop this trend before it rolls through Maple Ridge, and it will roll through Maple Ridge, whether it’s local investors or international investors looking to build their mansions.

“Why would we allow that to happen on our agricultural land?

“Right now, as it stands, somebody can

plunk a mansion down in the middle of prime agricultural land with no intentions whatso-ever of farming it.”

Maple Ridge is giving its feedback to the prov-ince as the Ministry of Agriculture considers a law to regulate home sizes on farmland be-cause of the diffi culty in passing local bylaws and following Metro Vancouver’s request for provincial intervention. Surrey, Abbotsford and Pitt Meadows all tried to set limits, but gave up after public opposition. Those cities are waiting for provincial standards before proceeding fur-ther.

The ag committee’s report says Maple Ridge is vulnerable to estate homes chewing up farmland because 95 per cent of the lots in the ALR are less than 10 acres.

Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie is confi dent the district can set its own rules.

“It just boils down to political will around the table,” he said Wednes-day.

“I think the reason they’re sending the re-port – nobody’s done it yet.”

Coun. Al Hogarth and Coun. Michael Morden, however, had concerns at council’s fi rst discus-sion on Monday.

Hogarth, a realtor, said the size of home that’s allowed on farm-land in the Agricultural Land Reserve should relate to the size of the farm on which it sits.

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we’re targeting a cer-tain group of people that can afford large homes, and by doing so, I just wonder if we may be discouraging that certain group from locating in our commu-nity and perhaps even setting up businesses in our community because we have discouraged them from building what they consider to be their dream home.”

Hogarth suggested people be required to produce more agri-cultural products to qualify for the agricul-tural property tax rates, which are a fraction of residential property taxes.

Whether a home sits on one acre of farmland or 50 acres, the home would be limited to 7,000 sq. feet in size, he said.

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Meanwhile, many lots zoned RS-3 are in the ALR, but discourage farm use, he pointed out.

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An aspiring apiarist in Pitt Meadows will have to wait until next year to fi nd out if he can keep honey bees in his back-yard.

David van Halderen asked council for an ex-emption from a bylaw that prohibits apiaries or hives in residential areas of the city on Tuesday. His request was denied, but managed to persuade councillors to request a staff report.

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“I was very pleased to hear there was some support and I was happy that the process has been started,” said van Hal-deren. “I am confi dent that Kim Grout’s team will do a great job and discover the facts, which are that everyone loves the bees, that there are few to no complaints, and that the benefi ts severely

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MacLean, who has painful memories of be-ing stung as a child, also agreed.

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He agreed with requir-ing homes to be built at the front of properties, but disagreed with lim-its on space that could preclude large garages or swimming pools.

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Ashlie didn’t oppose people building big homes, just not on farm-land and said if regu-lations aren’t in place soon, it may be too late to protect farmland.

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Assistant fire chief Howard Exner is treat-ing the fire as arson.

The house is one of 14 properties between Haney Place and Val-ley Fair malls pur-chased by the District of Maple Ridge for $3.7 million to try and jumpstart downtown development. All are slated for demolition. Their gas and electric-ity connections have been removed.

“Somebody broke into the house and set a fire inside,” said Ex-ner.

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The fire tied up a lot of emergency resourc-es in Maple Ridge, he added, including one of its two ambulances based locally, as well several RCMP cruis-ers and officers.

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The fire started on a stove in a suite on Dewdney Trunk Road at Edge Street and grew large enough to burn cabinets as well as the kitchen.

The man who was cooking the fries car-ried the burning pot out of the apartment, scalding his hands.

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“The planter mix had a whole bunch of organ-ic material in it which will burn, particularly if it’s left to dry out.”


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Parks and leisure ser-vices general manager Kelly Swift said there was no other option but to close the rink after leaking rainwater made he rink’s concrete fl oor unsafe to play on.

“Our No. 1 priority is safety,” said Swift. “The leaks have been an is-sue with hockey teams playing on the rink, but with the ice out, and kids playing on the concrete fl oor, there’s much more of a safety hazard.”

The Pitt Meadows Arena is currently un-dergoing a $7.5 million renovation.

Unforeseen repairs to shore up piles under the arena have delayed com-pletion of the fi rst phase of the project at least un-til June, driving up con-struction costs from $6.8 million.

The city is now just go-ing to complete the en-tire upgrade as quickly as possible to prevent another spike in costs, instead of sticking to original plans to reno-vate the arena in three phases over fi ve years.

Work to repair the roof was supposed to have been completed last week, in time for

the lacrosse season, but the recent bout of wet weather has delayed the installation of a water-proof membrane.

“It’s a double wham-my,” said Swift. “The rain is preventing the work from being fi n-ished, and it’s causing the leaks, too.”

The roof leaks have been a long-standing is-sue with the arena, and is one of the reasons the city became involved in operating and reno-vating the facility, said Swift.

However, Berkey says parks and leisure servic-es shouldn’t have taken the RMMLA’s money if the roof wasn’t fi xed. The association paid parks and leisure servic-es more than $10,000 for fl oor time for the month of April.

“They weren’t pre-pared. They knew the leaks were there, so why did they take our mon-ey?” said Berkey. “It will be a week before we get that money back, but in the meantime, we have to pay for time at other rinks.”

Swift said parks and leisure services has re-funded the cost of the rink rental to the lacrosse association, and will pay for any additional costs associated with fi nding rink time elsewhere.

“There will be no net cost to them,” Swift said. “It’s certainly not ideal, but we are doing every-thing we can.”

Swift said she expects the roof work to be com-pleted and the rink re-opened within seven to 10 days, weather permit-ting.

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“Multiple-family home starts made up the majority of housing starts in the (Census Metropolitan Area) during the fi rst quarter,” says Robyn Adamache, CMHC’s Senior Market Analyst.

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Th ere were 228 multiple-family home starts in Surrey, compared to 49 in March last year.

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In the fi rst three months of the year, housing starts for Vancouver CMA have increased by 19 per cent overall, while the Abbotsford CMA has seen an increase of 56 per cent.

“For the fi rst quarter of 2011, residential construction in B.C. is close to last year’s levels,” says CMHC’s Carol Frketich.

Canada-wide, seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts increased to 188,800 in March, up from 183,700 in February.


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“We’ve taken a bit of a custom approach to it,” Calahan says. Th is will allow homeowners to make their home their own during the building process.

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Most of us associ-ate chrysan-themums with

the lovely but much overused potted fl ow-ers that we cram into the fall planters by the front door just around Thanksgiving – and yet for all its pedestrian appeal, the chrysanthe-mum has enjoyed a long and venerable history.

This perennial plant has literally been cul-tivated for more than 3,000 years now, starting in China, where it was called ‘Ju’, a reference to the ‘gath-ering together’ of the petals in a spherical form. There, it was revered as one of the ‘Four Noble Ones’ representing the sea-sons along with plum blossom (winter), orchid (spring) and bamboo (summer).

Although the Chinese closely guarded the chrysanthemum as a national trea-sure, it would eventually arrive in Japan sometime around 386 AD. It was there that the forerunners of the large exhibi-tion types were bred in the 9th century Imperial gardens of Emperor Uda.

The chrysanthemum so enraptured the Japanese populace that it became the national fl ower in 1910 and it continues to serve as the imperial seal of Japan.

The fi rst chrysanthemums arrived in Europe in 1789, when a French merchant, Pierre Louis Blancard, brought three vari-eties back from China with only one, ‘Old Purple’, surviving – that cultivar reached Kew Gardens in 1796.

It then caught the attention of the Royal Horticultural Society, which in turn com-missioned famed botanist Robert Fortune to scour China for new varieties. On his return in 1846, he brought back several chrysanthemum cultivars, including the Chusan daisy, which is reputed to be the parent of all the pompom forms.

Chrysanthemums have also enjoyed local favour for many decades, with Haney once boasting a popular ‘ladies only’ chrysan-themum club.

Prior to the introduction of poinsettias, potted white chrysanthemums were the preferred indoor decor for the Christmas season, and Brown Brothers Greenhouses (situated where Ridge Meadows Hospital now stands) literally grew thousands of

them to ship throughout the Fraser Valley. In regards to this plant’s versatility,

here are just a few of its many uses: tea made from Chrysanthemum x morifolium; indicum is an ancient Chinese herbal remedy still used today to cure sore throats, reduce fevers, aid liver detoxifi ca-tion and clear irritated eyes. The young foliage of Shungiku or edible chrysanthe-mum (Leucanthemum coronarium) adds a slightly bitter edge to salad greens, soups, stir-fries, omelettes and is a key ingredi-ent in Cantonese cuisine; many of our organic-based pesticides use pyrethrins, a derivative of the plant Pyrethrum (for-merly chrysanthemum) cinerariifolium, without which we might still be left using those nasty organophosphates.

Despite its practical uses, the chrysan-themum remains the second most popular fl ower in the world, deferring only to the rose.

Now, if you are wondering why I’m sud-denly writing about a popular autumn fl ower in April, it’s because there is a conspiracy afoot.

Enter Stanley J. Stanley, a local busi-

nessman and Pitt Meadows resident who came to his love of this fl ower in the most masculine of ways: courting his future wife Valerie, whom he married in 1961.

His English father-in-law grew prize-winning show chrysanthemums, which totally fascinated Stan, but it was a hobby he would have to defer due to the de-mands of three children, a busy family life and work.

Eighteen months ago, Stan decided that it was time to revisit his old passion and start growing chrysanthemums, the only problem being that of the 26 clubs that once existed there was only one left – the Point Grey Chrysanthemum Society (also known as the Vancouver Chrysanthemum Club), which was formed in 1937.

While this is still a great club, members meet at VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver, and it is a rather long com-mute. So Stan is planning to start a new chrysanthemum club here in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

He is hoping to attract at least 10 mem-bers, people with whom he can share the art of growing spectacular show chrysan-

themums – fl owers that often last two to three weeks as cuts and come in every colour (including ‘Pot Black’) but blue.

I encourage you to visit him at the Pitt Meadows Community Gardens (Bonson Road) on Easter Sunday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., when he will be selling starter show chrysanthemums (many of them quite rare) for the rock-bottom price of $3.50 each.

For those of you who might want to get head start on things, the Vancouver Chry-santhemum Club will be holding its B.C. rooted cuttings sale at VanDusen Botani-cal Gardens on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author

([email protected]).

Photos by Mike Lascelle and courtesy Vancouver Chrysanthemum Club

(Left) Stanley J. Stanley with one of his starter chrysanthemums; (right) chrysanthemum ‘Lava’; (top) cut exhibition chrysanthemums.

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• Silver Valley - 2 properties side by side - a total of 4.5 acres. 3,076 sq. ft. home, 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, update kitchen, SS appliances, shop - $719,0004,128 sq. ft. home, 5 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, 2 kitchens, shops, view - $995,000

• Albion - 1/2 acre property - 2,300 sq. ft. home, 5 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, 2 kitchens, detached garage -$450,000

DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES IN MAPLE RIDGEIN MAPLE RIDGE

25171 - 112th Avenue, Maple Ridge

Ideal place to live for 1-5 years as services move closer. Potential designation of 18 - 22 lots in future as per Offi cal Community Plan. For details or viewing call Al Hogarth

Pitt Meadows TownhomeThis 3 level home is ideal for a family, situated across from elementary school and close to recreation and WC Express. Features 2 1/2 baths, 3 bedrooms, family rm with gas fi replace and additional recreation offi ce space and double garage. Only $387,000 Call Al today!

2 Bedroom CondoLocated close to downtown Maple Ridge. This 2 bdrm condo unit features 2 full baths, granite counter tops, laminate fl oors, 9’ ceilings and lots of natural light and 2 level patio, one covered and one open with yard area around. Only $289,000Call Al Hogarth to view

Family Friendly TownhomeThis 1374 sq. ft. townhome has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry on the main fl oor and located close to the Maple Ridge downtown core. The 3rd bdrm could also be an ideal offi ce or games rm. Asking $256,900 To view please callAl Hogarth 604-467-9300

23063 Dewdney Trk Rd., Maple Ridge

Situated close to downtown and designated for small lots, townhouse, this could be an ideal holding property. All services available but lane connection required. Great mountain view potential from back of units. A great creative opportunity awaits.

Alouette EstatesThis 2800 sq. ft. plus home is near Garibaldi High School. Featuring large rooms and 2 1/2 baths, situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, the 1.77 acres has conservation areas on 2 sides.For more details or appointment to view, Call Al Hogarth.Drive by 13011 - 250th St., M.R.

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Windsor Oaks

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$$195,000195,000

Maple RidgeMaple Ridge • 1 bedroom• Striking dark cabinets• Granite counters• S.S. appliances• In-suite laundry• Pets allowed • Rentals allowed• Centro – under warranty• Park your car underground

CENTRO - WALK TO EVERYTHING!

$$269,500269,500

Maple RidgeMaple Ridge • 2 Bedrooms with walk-in closets

• 2 full bathrooms• Gas fi replace• Granite counters• 1,108 sq. ft.• In-suite laundry• Pets allowed• Westbrooke

MOVE IN READY!

$$211,900211,900

Maple RidgeMaple Ridge • Bedroom & den• Fireplace• 775 sq. ft.• In-suite laundry• Pets welcome• Rentals allowed

URBANO - TENANT WOULD LIKE TO STAY

$$72,00072,000Maple RidgeMaple Ridge

• Double wide MOBILE• 3 bdrms, Upgraded bath• Newer carpets• Dining rm, large living rm• Covered deck• 880 sq. ft.• Alouette - Age 55+

$$259,900259,900

Maple RidgeMaple Ridge • 2 bedrooms• full bathrooms• S.S. appliances• Granite counters• Gas fi replace• 920 sq. ft.• In-suite laundry• Pets allowed• Westbrooke

5 YEARS YOUNG - CALL NOW TO VIEW!

$$219,000219,000

Maple RidgeMaple Ridge • End unit - NO STAIRS• 2 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths• Gas fi replace• In-suite laundry• 1,096 sq. ft., • 2 parking spots• Pets welcome • Low maintenance of $232

includes Cable

ST. GEORGES VISSLAGE FOR 50+

$$218,800218,800

LangleyLangley • Chinese Food Restaurant• Seats 65+• Plus patio seating• 2,560 sq. ft.• Lots of parking• Delivery Service• Licensed Premises• High Traffi c area

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SILVER VALLEYSILVER VALLEYVIEW LOTSVIEW LOTS

22600 - 136A Ave., Maple Ridge

Luxurious log home on 2.3 acres in the path of Silver Valley Development. Incredible huge polished lots & river rock w/upper and lower wrap-around decks. Down features spacious 3 bdrm suite. Sold in conjunction with property next door.

$$995,000995,000

13894 Silver Valley Rd., M.R.

2.2 acres is just awaiting to be developed together with the 2.3 acres next door. Very livable/rentable home, upgraded kitchen, laminate fl oors, carpets and more.

$$719,800719,800

13926 Silver Valley Rd., M.R.

Gorgeous bsmt entry home. 3 bdrms up, bright living rm with cozy gas fi replace. Fully fi nished down with rec room, den, bedroom & sewing/craft room. Newer hot water tank and furnace. Nice covered deck & hot tub, overlooking fully fenced backyard. Double garage.

$$479,500479,500

12277 Aurora St., Maple Ridge

Stunning 3 level home backing onto Kanaka Creek. Hardwood fl oors on main and upper level. 5 bdrms, fully fi nished basement w/suite potential. Large deck overlooking private fenced backyard. Quietest street in Kanaka Ridge.

$$629,900629,900

23837 - 106th Ave., Maple Ridge

2 storey with fully fi nished bsmt, corner lot. Engineered h/w fl oors on main level. Floor to ceiling river rock fi replace, top of the line appliances. 3 bdrms up, 2 bdrms down + den, billiards rm, large offi ce, storage and more. Over 3900 sq. ft. Fantastic view of mountains.

$$659,000659,000

13859 - 229th St., Maple Ridge

Over 3800 sq. ft. 3 level split home with mortgage helper on 2.03 acres. Gently sloping up backside of Iron Mountain, babbling brook runs right beside property. Fully gated. Huge shop 1600 sq. ft., concrete fl oors, 220 wiring.

$$699,000699,000

19378 Dewdney Trk Rd., Mission

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

Prime view lots! Located on the ridge in Formosa Plateau, these level building sites are ready to go and offer the best views in town. Strict design guidelines in place. Possible builders terms available. Golden Ears on your front porch & views to SFU off your rear deck. Call Terry or Kim for driving directions. 604-996-835011567 Waresley Street, Maple Ridge

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

$479,800

Over $70,000 Spent in Upgrades

• 3 bedrooms + den• Over 2,000 sq ft• Brand new kitchen• New fl ooring throughout• Huge rec room• Covered deck & private

patio

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West Maple Ridge StarterPrivate Setting On 1 Acre11656 - 225th St., M.R.

• 2 bdrms, 2 baths• Over 1,000 sq ft• Insuite laundry• Mountain view

• Walk to shopping, transit, recreation & schools

• 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

• 5 bdrms + den• 3 bdrm suite

down• 2800 sq. ft.• 7000 sq. ft. lot

• Prime Pitt Meadows location

• Close to everything!

• 2400 sq. ft. beauty

• Master on main• 3 bdrms, 3 baths• Double garage

• View of Fraser River

• Use of Fraserview Rec Center

• +55 complex

• Approximately 750 sq. ft.

• Close to school, shopping & transit

• 8280 sq. ft. lot• Easy commute

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• 3 bdrms, 3 baths• Your own Stanley

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21663 Dewdney Trunk Rd

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.

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23419 Sandpiper Ave., Maple Ridge3 bedroom family home. Lovely kitchen with traver-tine backsplash. Newer laminate and paint through-out, sliding glass doors lead to incredible cedar post and beam deck. View of mountains. 2 bdrm suite down with private entrance. Tons of parking on a 5890 sq. ft. lot.

11648 Steeves St., M.R.Great area on the west side, walk to schools, transit & hospital. Home has 3 bdrms and a family rm which could be 4th bdrm. Open living plan, good size laundry rm, huge covered deck off kitchen. New windows & furnace.

23625 Kanaka Way, M.R.BETTER than new spotless home with a 1 bdrm in-law suite with separate entrance. Double garage with lane access, fenced yard, upstairs has a great rm. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, walk to year round school.

21535 Exeter Ave., M.R.WOW! looking for a rancher in a great area with all this? New win-dows, roof, kitchen, main bath, gas fi replace, over 1300 sq. ft., 3 bdrms, master has ensuite, two sets of sliding doors to patios and private backyard.

13655 Blake Loop, Maple RidgeNewer 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 room concept, stunning cultured stone fi replace. Unfi nished 839 sq. ft. bsmt awaiting your ideas. Great valley view. Quick possession avail. Call now for your personal viewing.

12468 Cardinal Street, MissionGorgeous 11.86 acres with total privacy. 2 bedrooms up, open concept living area, full basement partly fi n-ished with 2 bedrooms down. Possibly subdividable into 4 acre parcels.

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#13 11720 Cottonwood Dr

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20160 Chigwell St

MLS V878917

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#7 11757 236th St

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23619 118th Ave

MLS V881823

$558,800$558,800

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Al & Brenda JENKINS604.467.3871

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Get inside this extraordinary 3 level split. New kitchen with maple cabinets and granite counter tops. Large yet cozy living room with vaulted ceilings. Great little sun room/play room. Master has huge walk in. Updated plumbing, 4 year old roof, tankless hot water. 1/4 acre lot and 10 X16 shed. Fenced yard for kids and pets. Carport and RV parking. Super family neighbourhood!

CALL BRENDA FOR APPOINTMENTS TO VIEW (604) 816-6961. MLS # V878536

21695 Ridgeway Cr., Maple Ridge

ASKING$489,900

Dave 604-341-0783 • Lisa 604-970-2209www.teamtelep.com

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23870 106th Ave

$779,900 INCL. HSTOPEN SAT & SUN 2-4 PM

Executive 2 storey with full • walk out bsmtTriple car garage• Granite gormet kitchen w/ • SS appliancesHardwood thoughout• 4100 sq.ft. total w/4 bdrms• Finished & ready to move in!•

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28461 Dewdney Trunk Rd$359,900

5 acre property•

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#1 - 11171 Creekside

$619,900 incl HSTOPEN SUN 2-4

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

Unbeatable Value!

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#53-24185 106B Ave

$574,900OPEN SUN 2-4

On protected green belt• 2900 sq.ft TOWNHOME• 3 bdrms + den and full BSMT.• Over $25,000 in upgrades • Granite counters, hardwood • throughout, SS appliancesShowhome condition•

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23897 118th Ave$524,500

Large corner lot in quiet • neighbourhoodShows well with loads of • updates, move right inLoads of updates, move right in• Located close to schools• 2 bdrm self contained • mortgage helper

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23667 Rock Ridge Dr.$549,900

Rock Ridge EstatesBeautifully cared/quiet st.• Partial views, laminate • fl ooring throughoutPRIVATE rear yard, stun-• ning landscapingTiled roof, over height • garage, even a sauna,Professionally fi nished self • contained 1 bdrm suite

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

10554 SLATFORD STREET

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

2 Bedroom – 2 baths• Large corner lot• Ensuite with walk in closet• Age 55 +, Large patio area•

CLOSE TO SHOPPING & TRANSIT

#52 21163 LOUGHEED HWY

VAL MARIA MOBILE HOME PARKLots of updates - 5 bdrm, 3 baths• Granite countertops & s/s appliances• Laminate & tile fl ooring• 2 bdrm suite – new appliances•

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KANAKA RIDGE

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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•

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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 FIREPLACE. THERE IS A PRIVATE NORTH FACING FENCED YARD. GREAT FAMILY COMPLEX CLOSE TO SCHOOLS AND BUS LINE.

HOLLYHOCK HOLLYHOCK $$264,900264,900

over 12 acres• close to city centre• on city water• 2700 square foot ‘cabin’•

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RIVERFRONT ACREAGE22319 132nd Avenue, Maple Ridge

4 BDRM END UNIT!

41-22280 124th AveListed at $349,000

* 4 bdrm ~ 3 bath* 1751 sq. ft.* Double gar* SPOTLESS* Central location* 2 storey t/h* Large fenced yard* NEW ROOFS*Updated!

Listed at $324,90018-23085 118th

SOMMERVILLE* Bright end unit* 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths* NEW ROOFS!* Central Location* Vaulted ceilings* Master & full ensuite* Sunny S/W b/yard* Walk to shopping* Walk to schools

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7 - 20985 Camwood21197 - 117th Ave

ONE LEVEL LIVING* EM PTY NESTERS* 3 bdrm, 2 baths* 1520 sq ft* RV parking avail* 7200+ Westside lot* Nicely updated* S/S appliances* New countertops* Move-in ready

Yours at $239,90012140 Faber Cres.

WOODLAND PARK*Central location* 3 bdrm, 2 baths* Nicely updated* 2 storey t/h* 9 acre complex* Nicely updated* Playground* Fenced b/yard* MOVE IN NOW!

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Yours at $579,00022728 127th Avenue OPEN HOUSE

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IT’S LIKE NEW!* Central location* Basement entry* 5 bdrm - 3 bath* Granite & S/S* Handscraped h/d* Newq bathrooms* New lighting* New flooring* Huge private b/yard

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34-21550 CHERRINGTONSettle in at $299,900

* Duplex-style T/H* 4 bdrms ~ 3 baths* Bright end unit* NEW flooring* NEW countertops* NEW bathrooms* Sleek stainless apps.* Fully fenced b/yard* Pets Welcome

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24814 121 AvenueMove in at $479,000

* 1982 s f rancher* 4 bdrms ~ 2 baths* Fully reno’d* New kitchen* New flooring* Heat pump + A/C* Newer roof* Quiet, rural area* Walk to schools!

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12711 Blue Mtn CresRelax at $799,000

4.17 RURAL ACRES

NEW* 2900+ 2 storey* 4 bdrms ~ 4 baths* Finished bsmnt* W C Contemporary* Creek on property* Country Kitchen* 3 fireplaces* Quiet, rural area* Relax & unwind

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306 - 12075 228th StListed at $219,000

* Value and Location* Move in ready* 2 bdrm, 2 baths* Brand new!* NO HST!* S. facing balcony* Walk to everything!* Secure parking* RENTALS OK

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* Central Location* 2 bdrm ~ 2 bath* Huge vaulted ceiling*1346 sq ft condo* Fully rainscreened* Sweeping views* RV Parking available* Absolutely exquisite!

NEW

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604-421-2220

over 4500 sq ft• 5 Bedrooms + 3 • BathroomsSS Appliances•

2 story w/bsmt• 3 car garage• Fully landscaped• on greenbelt•

13165 239B St Exceptional Executive Home

SCOTT HARRISON

OPEN SUN 2-4 PM

$$629,900629,900

ROGER CUMMINGS 604.828.7643

REDUCED! $474,90011530 239A

5 bedrooms, corner lot with lane access

SOLDSOLD

RON MITCHELLCell 604-617-9642

www.ronmitchell.bc.ca

Still Renting?Why not pay $850 a month including mortgage, strata fees and your heat and hot water? This totally renovated 2 bedroom home is immaculate and has new cabinets new fl ooring, new lights, new stainless steel appliances, in a building with a live in manager.See it today at www.ronmitchell.bc.ca

$139,900

JENNIFER NIXON604.467.3871

www.jennifernixon.ca

Character rancher• 2 bedrooms, 2 • bathroomsKnotty pine feature • walls

Almost 1 acre• Private treed yard • with creekTastefully updated•

$558,800

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11933 224th St.,Maple Ridge604.467.5000

Brookside Realtywww.brooksiderealty.ca

20185 Patterson Ave

OPEN SUN 1- 4

Sarah Eales604-202-7272

1/2 acre lot in West Maple Ridge on • storm & sanitary sewer. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, well kept, • rancher with double garage. Very popular cul-de-sac street near WC • Express, GE Bridge, shopping etc. Enjoy living here & build your dream • home in the future.

$574,500

#39-22308 124 Ave

OPENSUN 2 - 4

Luke “Mr. Rogers”604-780-2304

45+ age restriction. • Level entry rancher style home with 2 • bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.Living room with gas replace and bay • windows.Fenced yard with covered patio. • Clubhouse for social and recreational • activities.

$289,900

11745 231B St

OPENSAT 3:30 - 5:30

Betty Olsen604-240-5401

Spring into savings with • this 4 bedroom home. Quiet street, private yard. • Walk to schools, shops and • transportation.

$469,900

12069 Harris Rd

OPEN MON - THUR 1 - 4WEEKENDS 12 - 5

Jim Isherwood 604-250-7755

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.

1 Bdrm from

$229,9002 Bdrm from

$254,9003 Bdrm from

$379,900

11095 236 A St

OPENSUN 1 - 4

Yolanta Siwinski 604-462-7619

2,925 sq. ft. - total of 5 bdrms & • 3 full bathrooms. 2 bedroom charming suite - patio with • hot tub. 22’ x 16’ sundeck, private fenced yard. • Triple garage - quiet cul-de-sac 5 min • to town centre - it is a must to see!

$629,900

#27-23281 Kanaka Way

OPENSUN 1 - 4

Lennie & Rolf Gullmes604-619-0697

Fabulous town home.• Quiet gated complex, very well run.• Spacious End Unit, 2605 sq. ft. 2 decks. • Two master bedrooms-one on main & • one upstairs. Full nished basement, double garage. •

$429,900

#12-11282 Cottonwood Dr

OPEN SUN 1 - 4

Call Laurell Swaré

604-788-4792

Spacious 3 bdrm end unit w/large great • room plan and fully nished bsmtFeatures include 9’ ceilings, laminate oors, • granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Club house, playground ,walking distance to • schools, transit, shopping.

$469,900

11887 216 St

OPENSUN 1 - 4

Angela Dundas

604-857 3232

Great location to all amenities.• Fully sound proof room on the ground oor!• Completely rebuilt in 2008 with permits and • to code: new foundation, new electrical, new plumbing, sprinkler system. Designer colours inside, beautiful 3/4” maple hardwood oors!Detached 32’ x 16” shop with 220 service. •

REDUCED $459,000

#19-19060 Ford Rd PM

OPEN SUN 1- 3

Greg Swatske604-467-5000 or 778-229-GREG

$299,900

Don’t miss this gorgeous lower one level unit. • Great location in complex.• Two bedrooms and two bathrooms. • Large functional kitchen with recessed lighting • and cozy gas replace. A 3’ crawl space for access. Private south • facing patio.Close to everything - pub, West Coast Express, • shopping, schools, Golden Ears Bridge.

22796 116 Ave

OPENSAT 2 - 4

Laurell Swaré604-788-4792

Former show home in immaculate condition.• Open concept living with this great room oor • plan and conveniently located master bedroom on main.Large nished rec room. • Fully fenced back yard with sunny • southern exposure. All this ideally located with walking distance of • all levels of school, shopping and transit but minutes from the by pass for commuters.

$417,500

23871 Fern Cres

OPENSUN 1-3

Rick Medhurst604-463-3000

Alouette River is only 88 steps from the • front door.2000 sq. ft. 3 bedroom rancher on .40 • acre.Very private park like property. • Large detached workshop and carport. • Short distance to Davidson Pool and • Hot Rocks..

$469,000

23350 Griffen Rd

OPENSUN 2 - 4

Brenda Lyster604-240-0960

Immaculate 2 storey with nished • basement. Laminate ooring, designer colours.• Dark wood cabinetry, granite counter • tops. Luxurious master with 5 piece en suite. • Walk to Kanaka elementary. •

$524,900

#9 - 21541 Mayo Place

OPEN SAT 12 - 4

Randall Didiuk604-377-7765

A small “well-run & cared for” Complex in a • Quiet and lovely cul-de-sac neighbourhood.Kitchen has oak cabinets with roomy eating • area. Large fenced backyard with BBQ patio.• 30 year roof was installed. • Walking distance to local elementary and • high schools - close to rail and commuter transportation.

$298,888

Maple Ridge Very family, oriented complex.• Newly painted, stainless steel appliances.• Fenced backyard for kids safety. • Open kitchen, cozy replace, laminate • ooring. Close to school, great location! •

HOLLYHOCK

Virginia Windover604-467-5000

$280,000

Chris Frandsen604-467-5000

Central Maple Ridge Carefree-lock up and take a holiday.• Convenient-location close to all amenities.• Cost effective-share in the overall • maintenance of the building.Large, one bedroom and den, 4th oor • security.Vacant, small pets welcome, adults 55+.•

$199,900

3 CHOICES FOR CONDO LIVING

Dave Hyslop 604-240-3523

Central Maple RidgeConcrete and steel building, wheelchair • friendly. One bedroom boasts solarium/den - could be • guest bedroom.$15,000 reno in 2006.• Easy access to ECRA Senior Centre.• Safe, secure, relaxing and convenient.•

$221,000

PANORAMA BY ECRA

Pat Drummond 604-467-5000

Central Maple Ridge Brand new, totally upgraded. • Greenbelt, incredible Golden Ears Views.• 5 Gold Star Energy Rating.•

$369,900

1 YEAR OLD NO HST

Randy & Tracy DeLair 604-463-2991

Mission Super 5 bedroom in desirable College • Heights area.4 bathrooms, 2 bedroom in-law suite with • separate laundry.Nanny quarters, home of ce, all located on • fully fenced greenbelt lot.

$439,900

COLLEGE HEIGHTS

Randy & Tracy DeLair 604-463-2991

Mission This .89 acre estate is located in an • executive area.Lovely landscaping, in ground pool, and • hot tub. Nice large deck and patio, 220 power shop • and 100 amp service.4 bedrooms, deluxe en suite plus soaker, • tons of maple cabinets and much more!

$749,900

BEAUTIFULCOUNTRY GEM

Dave Hyslop 604-240-3523

East Maple RidgePride of ownership.• 4 bedroom beautifully maintained home. • 10230 sq. ft. lot overlooking peaceful • greenbelt.Upgrades throughout. • Private backyard with covered deck. • 8 x 12 shed and double garage and RV • parking. This home shows great. •

$469,900

GREAT FOR FAMILIES!

Chris Frandsen604-467-5000

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGEAdults 45+, small pets welcome.• Over 1700 sq ft on 2 levels, corner unit.• 2 bedrooms and a den, vaulted ceiling in • living room. Family room off kitchen, formal dining room. • Amenities include indoor pool, club house, • exercise room and lots more.

$266,900

ADULT ORIENTEDTOWNHOME

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

$279,500

MCMYN MEWS

Jim Isherwood604-250-7755

OPEN SUN 1 - 5

Pat Drummond604-467-5000

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

Copperstone Ridge#28- 22206 124 Ave

$419,900

LAST ONE!

EAST MAPLE RIDGE 1 acre on sewer and city water. • 5 minutes to shopping and a short walk to • Meadow Ridge School. Home has been tastefully remodelled.• 1 bedroom suite for Grandma or • boomerang child. Huge shop with oversized doors, • perfect for your RV.

Gina Halinda604-467-5000

$959,900

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11933 224th St., Maple Ridge604.467.5000

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“The Willows” at FRASERVIEW Village

Enjoy the comfort of these Air-conditioned units and all the amenities that are offered from spa, pool, exercise area , workshops plus secure living with out the yard work. Both units offer oak cabinets, laminate oors ,open plans. gas places (gas included in maintenance fee), in suite laundry and built-in vacuum #105 is a ground oor court side with patio,,1 bedroom and large living room. #206 is a 2 bedroom plus with vaulted ceilings in living room, master on main, en suite with 2nd bedroom, bathroom ,den with wet bar, sundeck plus large storage area in loft area. $199,900 and $239,900

#105 & #206 11578 225th St.

Riverside Nature Hideaway

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 )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 oors, 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 Maple Ridge

Superior Apartment Close to Town

Lowest priced complex with 1065 sq. ft. Outstanding 2 bedroom unit offering 9 foot ceilings and open floor plan. A beautiful kitchen with spacious dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and large island. Living room with and a sizable covered balcony. Master bedroom with an en suite with walk-in closet, his and her sinks, soaker tub and separate shower. In suite laundry with lots of storage secure underground parking complete with large attached storage area (4 ft x 8 ft x10 ft) All this and just a short walk to town and West Coast Express. $279,900

308-22150 Dewdney Trunk Road

NEW ON THE MARKET

Hobby Farm with added Potential

South Slope Thornhill 2.42 acres featuring immaculate split level home with out buildings. New roof and rear deck over looking this mini park Enjoy all this knowing there is future potential for your investment. $789,900

Awesome 3745 sq. ft. 2 storey with walkout basement.

9129 sq ft view lot. $650,000

25360 102nd AveVIEW LOT

V843065

Enjoy the luxury of this beautiful designed 3 level home. Every extra included for your add comfort. Hardwood floors ,vaulted ceilings, dark wood cabinetry in designer kitchen complemented with top of the line fixtures. Loads of room including 3 large bedrooms up 4 bathrooms and a great bedroom for teenager down. Every thing is done on this property. Just move right in. Come have a look ,You’ll be glad you did. Reduced $559,500

Private Serene Greenbelt Yard

23617 112a St.

A Wallmark Home

V849955

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Brookside Realty 11933 - 224th St., Maple [email protected]

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$$279,500279,500

#14-11757 236TH ST.

MLS# V881126

• Freshly painted, laminate floors.• Gas fireplace, comfy window seats. • Large master with walk in closet, vaulted

ceiling. • Fenced backyard.

JUST LIKE NEW!OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4

Almost 3300 sq ft of living space. • Hardwood floors, crown mouldings, new • bathrooms, new furnace.New light fixtures, designer colours.• Covered deck, HOT TUB with privacy fence.•

23828 113B AVE.

ENTERTAINERS’ DELIGHT

$$574,900574,900 MLS #V865132

Spacious 2 bed, 2 bath • Lots of windows, covered patio• Stainless steel appliances• Underground parking with 2 parking spots.•

#209-19142 122ND AVE.

CONVENIENT LOCATION!

$$268,300268,300 MLS #V880719

Over 4100 sq. ft. with 6 beds & 6 baths incl. • 2 bed, 1400 sq. ft. suite. 20 x 22 living room and a formal dining room. • Large deck and fenced yard. •

11642 HARRIS RD.

ROOM FOR EVERYONE

$$649,900649,900 MLS #V880187

MLS #V875922$$499,900499,900

GREAT FAMILY HOME19789 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. •

MLS #V867823

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

$$349,500349,500

NOT A DRIVE BY!21504 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD.

MLS #V870961$$539,000539,000

INVESTOR ALERT!20969 - 20971 COOK AVE.

Full duplex in West Maple Ridge.• Lots of updates incl. roof, • windows, floors, bathrooms.Newer furnace + hot water tank. • Good income, long term tenants.•

604.318.5254www.chadaugust.com

11933 224th St., Maple RidgeBrookside Realty

CHAD AUGUSTCHAD AUGUST

[email protected]

Central location. • Storage.• Golf course • nearby.Recreation • nearby.Shopping nearby.•

Fireplace.• Security System.• Drapes Window • coverings.Appliances • Included.

#407 22150 DEWDNEY TRK

STYLISH, SPACIOUS, SIMPLY THE BEST!

MLS # V845844

$289,900

• Southern exposure.

• Future devel-opment.

• No creeks.

• Pride of ownership.

• Newer roof.

25360 102ND

YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARK

MLS # V867171

$789,900

12069 HARRIS RD #75 20554 118TH AVE.MLS # V879320

$224,900

2 bed, 2 bath, • 1020 sq ftBright Open • and updatedGround Floor, • Big PatioPopular • Colonial WestSuper • location

NO MORE STAIRSBRAND NEW

FROM

Concrete and Steel• Floor to Ceiling Windows• Investor Friendly• Stunning Inside and Out• Great Northern Views•

1 BED from $204,900 2 BED from $249,9002 BED + DEN from $279,900

SOLARISSOLARIS

MLS # V879320

#209 12238 224TH ST

MLS # V845032

1 bedroom + den/bdrm 765 • sq. ft.2 yrs old spacious, bright.Rentals allowed, large patio.•

INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY

$209,900

PRIVATE, PICTURE PERFECT ROOM FOR A SHOP• Beautiful private 1+ acre.• 1565 sq ft rancher bsmt + loft• Backs onto Kanaka Creek.• Detached barn expansion possible.• Path of development.

$598,000

24979 112TH AVE

MLS# V869481

MASTER ON THE MAIN• Greenbelt. • 2700+sq. ft.• Whistler inspired. • Like new.• Huge daylight basement.

$509,900OPEN SUN1-3

#25 24185 106 B

MLS# V877784

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

$234,900

#35 19696 HAMMOND RD

GREAT LOCATION AFFORDABLE NICELY UPDATED


Marketing & Sales by: Portrait Homes Realty Ltd.All prices exclude taxes and are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

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Amberley NeufeldtSales Associate 604-826-9000

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604-826-9000

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604-820-9000

MINDY MCPHERSON604.826.1000SALES [email protected]

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##1MINDY... has sold more real estate than anyone on the entire Fraser Valley Real Estate Board of 2,944 realtors.

Townhomes from $319,900 inc. net HST

Access to complex off Cedar Street, north of Cherry Avenue. Look for signs.

32792 Lightbody Crt. Mission

25 Unit gated complex 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths + fl ex room. Main fl oor boasts h/w & tile fl ooring., 9 ft ceilings, maple kitchens w/granite counter tops, f/p & designer colours, 5 appliances, blinds and parking for 2 cars.

3 Bedroom Townhomes from $249,900 plus HST

F R A S E RL A N D I N G

OPEN Sun 12 - 1:3032501 Fraser Crescent, Mission

Proudly built by Mt. Baker Enterprises. Fraser Landing offers 2 & 3 bedroom units ranging from 1205 to 1592 sq. ft. All units have an enclosed garage and are complete with stainless steel appli-ances, maple cabinetry and laminate fl ooring. Walk to shopping, the West Coast Express and all other amenities from this central location.

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

Quality Executive Home!!3 car garage, upscale exec home on 0.89 acre lot near golf course. 4 bdrms up with a master suite fi t for a king! High ceilings in family room. Unfi nished bsmnt awaits your ideas. $799,000

#0225

OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE1-3 PM SAT, APRIL 161-3 PM SAT, APRIL 16

31533 ISRAEL AVE31533 ISRAEL AVE

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

Price Below Assess ValueHome is like brand new! Compl. reno top to bottom in ‘09! Great rm style. view Mt Baker & valley. Hickory h/w fl r riv/rockfi replace, heritage style mill work. Master on main. $359,900

#0596

OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE2-4 PM SUN, APRIL 172-4 PM SUN, APRIL 17

7561 CEDAR ST7561 CEDAR ST


9’ Ceilings on the Main!Cul-de-sac with greenbelt to the side. 9’ ceil. main & bsmnt. Basement entry with 4’ crawl space. Area of new homes. 5 bdrms + den 31/2 baths. Great room concept. Covered sun deck. $469,900

#0599


Westfield Pl - AbbotsfordCorner end unit in duplex style town-home close to sch. shopping & recre-ation. 3 bdrm + 21/2 bths. Has many updates. Sep. lvg/family rm. double garage. View Mt Baker. $296,500

#0600


Gorgeous End Corner UnitPrivate backyard! Double garage + 2 spots. Great fl plan, vaulted great rm & open kitch!! Formal lvg/dng rms. 3 baths!! Updates galore, great accents. 3 bdrms & laund up! $254,500

#0601

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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

#0538

NEW PRICE


Privacy Seekers!!!Contemporary living, private 1.05 acre suburban lot. Custom 4 level split over-looking treed forest & Alouette Riv. Stu-dio/workshop perfect for home based bus. 3 bdrms + 3 baths. $660,555

#0272


Redone/Imm PossessionRoof 3 yrs old! 8100+ sq ft lot enter-taining deck. 2 laund, full bsmnt, 4 bdrm, 3 baths, new fl ooring, paint, count/tops. Solid home! Min to Hwy 1, shops & all amenities. $359,500

#0584


Backyard Will Sell You!!!“The Pines” private loc. on quiet end of cul-de-sac. Media/theatre rm, fi n. bsmnt, cent. a/c oversized garage, open kitch. w/huge island, gran. counters. H/w, Ingrnd salt water pool! $582,900

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Building /Development

Amazing HemlockValley Great investment

- zoned for 6 plex - all services availableat lot line $129,900

Lot on SalsburyGreat building lot!!Centrally located!!!

HST payable by buyer.$195,000

7900+ sq. ft.City Lot

Lots of possibilities. $219,900Acre Lots ByGolf Course

Fabulous Acre parcels - build your dream home retreat!

$329,500Prime 19+ acres!!

Build your Dream Home. Huge shop on property. Plant Berries,

raise cattle. $799,900Prime Location!!

18.8 Acres!!Property located in ALR.

$999,000Call Mindy for details!

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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

#0260


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

#0592


Walk to Whonnock Lake!!!Huge Shop! Huge Lot! Beautiful land-scaping, complete with fi sh pond, total-ly private! No stairs with this real nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, gas f/p, lam & lots of updates. Priced to sell. $519,500

#0513


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

#0583


Moonlite Grove, Maple RDowntown Maple Ridge, wheelchair and scooter 55+ building. Corner unit, kitchen is open plan w/centre island. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Enclosed glass balcony. $128,900

#0509


Only $229,900Skiing, boating, golfi ng, back roading! Easy access for the avid outdoorsman. 3 bdrm, 1 bath 1200+ sq. ft. rancher on 0.72 acre with mtn. views. 24x26 det. gar/wkshp. $229,900

#0522


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

#0534


Gated “Edwards Estates”55+ complex!! Vaulted ceiling in liv-ing room. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, gas fi replace. Spacious shower in ensuite. Sought after adult complex. $205,000

#0597


Larger than a Condo!!!Big Beautiful Double Wide! On Mission/Maple Ridge border! Redone with up-dates galore, kitchen w/granite, d/r with built-ins, huge l/r, 3 bedrooms, covered s/d. You will be impressed! $129,500

#0126


Cloudcroft Manor - Abbotsford 2 bdrm, 1 bath @ Cloudcroft Manor. Close to everything. Almost 950 sq.ft. of functional living. $127,900

#0239


2 Bdrm Mobile-Ruskin ParkElectrical redone, new insulation. Pan-oramic view of Stave Lake, River and Mountains. Double wide, 1056 sq. ft. of living space. Partly covered 200 sq. ft. deck. $116,900

#0511


Georgian Park in Abbots.2 bedrooms, conveniently located. Backs onto private treed backyard. New furnace. Covered sun deck. Lots of park-ing. $46,200

#0514


5.733 Acres in AgassizPerfect for the adventure seeker! Could be a great home/home away from home. Close to skiing, lakes, golfi ng and all year fun. 4 bdrm home w/2 outbuild-ings. Beautiful surroundings. $349,900

#0276


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

#0270


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

#0227


3 Bdrm Family HomeLots of room, 3 baths, fully fi n. bsmt. Jacuzzi tub in main bath, bdrm has 1 shared access to washrm, 2 bdrms up, 1 down, view out front, 2 car C/P, 2F/Ps, bkyard fenced w/2 gates. $374,500

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For the way you live

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

604.466.2838Each office independently owned and operated

LifeStyles Realty

Expanding into Pitt Meadows RE/MAX Lifestyles Realty, one of Western Canada’s most successful real estate companies, has opened an offi ce in Pitt Meadows.Now with locations in both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, in addition to the recently ac-quired RE/MAX Platinum Realty in Langley, clients will benefi t from local expertise in resi-dential, recreational and commercial real estate.

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Walnut Grove’s popular Woodbridge! Rare 3 level unit offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, master on main, double garage & a full unfi nished basement with roughed in for 3rd bathroom and plenty of room to expand. Enjoy the complexes best location backing onto a private greenbelt. A real family oriented complex

35 20761 TELEGRAPH TR, WALNUT GROVE, LANGLEY

OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4

Great location, close to West Coast Express, 3 schools & sports. Main fl oor has 2 bedrooms, 4 piece bathroom, living room with new laminate fl oors and everything is freshly painted. Rent for upstairs unit $1,200. Covered 12 x 14 sundeck with mountain view. Two bedrooms, kitchen and 3 piece bath down. Great mortgage helper $850. Total rent $2,050 per month!

OPEN SUN. 1-419359 Hammond Rd, Pitt Meadows19359 Hammond Rd, Pitt Meadows

est Coast Express, 3 schools & sports. Main ece bathroom, living room

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$367,900

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Jan Hickman 604-828-3445

$8000 CASH REBATE!You’ll want to see this 5 bdrm, 3 bath bsmt. entry in a friendly neighbourhood in the Da-vidson subdivision school area. The home of-fers 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 $498,800

FEELS LIKE A HOUSEEnd unit privacy in delightful central location. Duplex unit is a spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom bright home with fi replace, lots of closets, separate dining area and lovely private terrace. Garage and room to park an RV makes this a great product.$328,800

FAMILY AFFAIRA tree-canopied street, sidewalks with children playing and well-kept homes & lawns; that’s the setting for a move-in ready 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom basement entry home in delightful Chilcotin subdivision. There’s a private backyard that’s perfect for children & puppies. Reduced $454,900

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21910 HIGHVIEW PL21910 HIGHVIEW PL

LifeStyles RealtyLifeStyles RealtyFor the way you live

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$639,900$639,900

Treat yourself and view this former show home in Silver Ridge. Thousands spent in updating this house, and you get to enjoy the benefi ts. You couldn’t replace the house for this price. Great room plan with $20,000 in appliances, kitchen and washrooms all upgraded to granite countertops, panoramic mountain views can be enjoyed from the great room and master bedroom, fl ex room on the main fl oor, plus 3 bedrooms plus another fl ex room upstairs, $50,000 spent in fi nishing the basement with cork fl ooring, granite countertops, custom cabinets, $25,000 spent on landscaping upgrades. Its a real beauty!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM22837-137th Ave., Maple Ridge

$274,500$274,500

Ground level townhouse in desirable Dewdney West development. Located at the back of the complex backing onto a fi eld, this beautifully updated unit offers a slate-faced gas fi replace in the living room, laminate fl ooring, tile countertops and newer appliances in the kitchen, two bedrooms, two washrooms, insuite laundry, enclosed garage, private patio with a good sized yard. Not to miss!

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM #13-21491 Dewdney Trk. Rd., Maple Ridge

$449,900$449,900

What a price for this Creek’s Crossing home in Albion, quiet street across from park, enjoy the wrap around front porch and the private hedged backyard with its oversized deck. This home offers a great room plan with gleaming hardwood fl oors, walk-in pantry in kitchen, island with sink, fl ex room on main, 3 bedrooms upstairs, luxurious ensuite, fully fi nished basement with a rec room, 4th bedroom and 4th washroom, extra wide double garage. Great value in this home...come see for yourself!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM24010-100th Ave., Maple Ridge

$185,900$185,900

Desirable location in the Colonial, a 19+ complex walking distance to downtown amenities. This upper unit offers sweeping mountain views from the 2 bedrooms and deck, naturally bright living room and kitchen, eating area offers sliding doors out to covered front deck, insuite laundry/den, full washroom, insuite storage. Its a great complex and a great buy! Come see it today!

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$389,900$389,900

Rare fi nd in a townhouse! Enjoy the amazing sunsets from this 1700 sq. ft. townhouse in Fraserview Village, backing onto the museum park grounds this unit offers dramatic vaulted ceilings in the living room/dining rooms, hardwood fl ooring, 2 sided fi replace, den with built-in desk, updated appliances and countertop in the sunny kitchen, 2 generous bedrooms upstairs, jetted soaker tub and separate shower in ensuite, double garage, 55+ complex. Treat yourself and view this home today!

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1363 square foot 3 bedroom,• 2 ½ bath homeAffordable $85 strata fee includes • a new roofNew fl ooring, hot water tank, • kitchen appliances

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$264,500

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$299,800

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This outstanding three bedroom apartment has so much to offer you. Enjoy the space that you typically fi nd in a townhome but all on one level here. Fabulous low maintenance lifestyle in a very well maintained concrete and steel building, Emerald Manor. Over 55? You deserve this lifestyle. Virtual tours at Sandrawyant.com

305 11609 227th St.

$374,900$374,900

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Rarely available, corner apartment with spacious patio and garden. Ready to downsize but would still love a garden, that take a closer look at this lovely apartment. Imagine your summer evenings on the patio enjoying the ambiance of your garden while watching the sun set. Concrete and steel construction for peace of mind, well maintained building.

209 11609 227th St.EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!

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$259,900$259,900

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LARGE RANCHER ON 1/3 OF AN ACRE!1636 sqft• D• etached 40 x 18 shopS• hop has 220 power & storage

H• ouse roof is 6 months oldB• acks conservation & creekP• rivate setting

John Dale604-816-96042010Master Member

CREEKSIDE GLENP• rivate upper level end unitS• pacious 1548 sqft2 bdrms + den and 2 bthrms•

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HALF DUPLEX - WEST MAPLE RIDGEJust like a house• 1855 sqft• 3 bedrooms & 3 baths•

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Granite counters & stainless appl.• Master with large WI closet• Covered deck, mountain view•

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$259,000$259,000$369,900$369,900

$419,000$419,000 $325,000$325,000

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$724,000$724,000 $524,000$524,000 $789,000$789,000

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#15-19040 Lougheed HwyRight beside THE BRICK & ROOSTERS • COUNTRY BAR2619 sqft • Tons of parking• Over 36 ft of frontage from lougheed hwy• Currently used as a custom automotive shop• Great location for retail & other options •

11965 11967 224th St, Maple RidgeHigh traffi ce area• Could be split into 2 seperate units• - HVAC in place for both• Bathroom plumbing in place for both• Seperate front address (11965 & 11967)• Great exposure on busy street•

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Spectacular home in award winning Silver Ridge. Professionally built by Oakvale Homes, this upscale 3600 sq ft plus home offers 3 bedrooms on top fl oor and a 5 piece ensuite. Main fl oor features Brazilian hardwood and a gourment kitchen,stainless steel appliances and granite island. The walkout basement is an entertainers dream with huge rec room and games room plus a guest bedroom. The large lot is fully fenced with southern exposed back yard. Rear deck is covered, great for entertaining.

OPEN SAT/SUN 2-422976 136TH Avenue, Maple Ridge

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Solid family home in a great location in West Maple Ridge close to schools, shopping and the west Coast Express. Four bedrooms, 3 up 1 down make this the perfect family home. Enjoy the large west facing yard from your huge covered 10 x 20 deck with workshop underneath. Quick possession possible and potential for a suite.

11745 Graves Street,

$419,500$419,500303 12020 207A Street

$184,900$184,900

Bright open 1 bedroom home in a great location in West Maple Ridge. This unit features granite counters, tile backsplash, kitchen island, cheater ensuite and a natural gas fi replace for those chilly winter evenings. South facing for lots of sun this home has a good size bedroom, with lots of closet space. Close to transit, shopping and restaurants with a gym right across the street. Call today for your personal TOUR.

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604-612-7005Ralph Tedford

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Stunning home inside & out. Shows like new with tons of upgrading and colors. Kitchen has slate backsplash, stainless steel appliances, colored sink, large eating area and adjoining family room with gas fi replace. Spacious living room/dining room make entertaining easy. Large main fl oor laundry room was recently renovated. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite. Fully fi nished basement has large rec room, bedroom, 4 piece bath and 2 storage/fl ex rooms. Private backyard on greenbelt. Close to Kanaka grade School, and public transportation ie: West Coast Express. Call Ralph 604-612-7005

Gorgeous Wallmark custom in sought after MapleCrest original owner. Main fl oor has separate living/dining room design. Kitchen has maple cabinets, built-in appliances with Butler’s pantry. Kitchen eating area has bow windows fl oor to ceiling. Hardwood fl oors, built-in bookcases in family room, 4 bedrooms up. Huge master has double sinks, soaker tub and separate shower. Basement rec room fully fi nished with laminate fl ooring, gas fi replace, wainscotting and 4 piece bath. Flex/hobby room can be offi ce, den or extra bedroom. On a 1/4 acre with very private backyard onto greenbelt has complete privacy on 2 sides with large wood deck and Gazebo. Call Ralph 604-612-7005

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24190 106B Ave., Albion

$$519,900519,900REDUCEDREDUCED

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For adults 45+ This is an excellent oppor-tunity to renovate to your own taste! Very desirable rancher with garage + driveway parking and covered patio in fenced back yard. Priced well below recent sales.

Rancher In Brandywynd

$$269,900269,900

You asked - you got it! Modern 2 storey with open great room concept + full part fi nished base-ment on quiet street close to Albion el-ementary. 3000 sq. ft., air conditioned

Fabulous and conve-nient Pitt Meadows location with a very affordable price! Bring the whole family. 4 bdrms and a huge fenced and treed back yard! Renovated inside with character feel.

Creek’s CrossingWalk To West Coast Express

$$479,900479,900$$439,900439,900

This appealing 3 storey + bsmt home is professionally fi nished on all levels. 5 bdrms, 4 baths, with great rm plan on main. There is a greenbelt view at front, and detached garage out back.

4.5 acres at Webster’s Corners with small bungalow and detached garage/workshop. Hold as investment or build your dream home here. Motivated seller will look at any reasonable offer

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$$599,900599,900

$$549,900549,900

Backing onto Kanaka Creek Park, what a great house too! In Urban Reserve & in the path of develop-ment! Enjoy the peaceful setting until developers throw big $$$ at you to leave! Cha-Ching!

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$$749,900749,900

This is one of those homes that makes you feel good when you step inside! It offers a fantastic layout with vaulted ceilings and a large open kitchen. Full bsmt with in-law suite. Flat fenced yard in Cottonwood area.

Quality Tri-Crest Home

$$539,900539,900

Gorgeous 3 or 4 bdrm 2-storey in premium cul-de-sac location. Huge 9494 sq. ft. w/awesome back yard! Heat pump with A/C, RV parking. Walk to WC Express! Must see

Incredible Workshop “Best In Class” Award

$$537,900537,900

Fresh, bright and exceptionally well cared for home on a manicured greenbelt lot. Great room plan with feature window-wall and lush views! Full walkout base-ment. It shines!

$$629,900629,900

Now here is value for your dollar! This bright condo has 2 bdrms + full size den or 3rd bdrm. 2 U/G parking spots, and balcony with Southwest exposure. Shows very well & pets allowed.

This hard to fi nd 2-storey home + full bsmt on the West side is located on a private no-thru boulevard. Amazing fi nishing throughout. Self contained suite in bsmt. Private fenced yard.

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Family oriented Hidden Creek Estates with prime West location, close to schools, shopping and transit! 3 bdrms, double parking & fenced yard with covered patio. Low maintenance fees.

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TransLink’s property taxes are taking a deep-er bite from Metro Van-couver home owners in parts of the region where real estate prices are being rapidly bid up by an infl ux of foreign buyers.

Last week, Trans-Link’s board approved property tax rates that will see the average home pay the transpor-tation authority an ex-tra $4.16 this year, or a total of $228.21.

That’s based on the average 2011 residential property assessment of $652,000 – which climbed 10.7 per cent from a year ago.

But property values are rising at different rates in different cities around the region and homes in supercharged markets will pay con-siderably more.

TransLink spokesman

Ken Hardie said the au-thority tries to strike a balance, but must apply the same residential tax rate consistently across the region – this year it’s $0.35 per $1,000 as-sessed value.

Richmond has seen median house prices spike to more than $1 million in recent months amid a surge of interest from mainland Chinese buyers.

That activity isn’t yet fully refl ected in the as-sessed value, which this year rose 17 per cent on average in Richmond based on assessments as of last July.

But a house in the city’s Broadmoor area that climbed 21 per cent in assessment from $1 million to $1.21 million will pay nearly $425 to TransLink this year, up from about $380 a year ago.

The dynamic is similar in Tsawwassen, where many assessments rose at least 17 per cent,

as well as Vancouver, where a typical west side house on a 50-foot residential lot jumped 27 per cent from $1.84 million to $2.33 million.

The appointed Trans-Link board, which meets behind closed doors, is empowered by the province to collect up to three per cent more each year in property taxes without seeking approval of the region’s mayors council.

This year’s increase raises the tax take from the average home by 1.86 per cent and from the average business by 1.95 per cent, with the additional revenue to the three per cent limit coming from new con-struction.

The board can ask for higher property taxes beyond infl ation to fund expansion plans, but only with the mayors’ approval.

Mayors last December rejected a board request for such an increase to pay TransLink’s share of the Evergreen Line costs. It would have raised the average

home’s TransLink tax by at least $35 per year.

Talks have now re-sumed between the may-ors and the province in a search for alternative funding sources, many of which may tap motor-ists rather than prop-erty owners.

The cities continue to take the position Trans-Link property tax can’t go any higher.

“It is limited out pro-viding the existing level of service and cannot be relied on going forward as the transportation system is expanded,” said mayors council chair Richard Walton, mayor of North Vancou-ver District.

“Property tax is a wealth tax and not even a very good one as it is passed on to renters and doesn’t differenti-ate between various eq-uity levels people have in their homes.”

TransLink will take in a total of $297 million in property taxes this year, its third-highest source after transit fares of $432 million and fuel taxes of $324 million.

TLink tax rate hits hot markets harderHomes paying more where off shore buyers driving prices up

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Since I have two sons at the university, and one of them knew the director/producer well, I was interested in the way this fi lm might become a viral entity and rack up those ‘hits’ that are the mark of a successful project.

It was released and uploaded on Friday, April 9, and my son sent me the link early on Saturday morning.

When I clicked on to the link, it already had more than 20,000 views and so I watched it.

As a big fan of the fl ashmob phenomena and the common pur-pose of joy and dance which brings young people to produce them, I wanted to see what this particular genre of fi lms offered.

I wasn’t disappointed.The movie is called

a lipdub and many of them have been made by various universities and high schools. The genre began with a dozen young men in an offi ce a couple of years ago who did a lipsynch of a song in their offi ce environment as a cam-era traveled through the setting. The audio of the song was then dubbed over the movie sound so that all you hear is some good mu-sic accompanied by a ‘tour’ of a facility full of interesting characters.

Like many things seen on the inter-net, the fi rst version fi red up the creative imaginations of young people and it spread through the education communities.

The movie I watched was UBC’s version of the lipdub, the brain-child of two UBC fi ne arts students, me-ticulously planned for almost seven months, fi lmed in one day with a cast of a thousand volunteers, and then edited in less than two weeks and put up for everyone to enjoy.

There are a few things to understand about this project. First, there’s no money to be made from it, although surely some exposure like this will not hurt the career aspirations of a couple of fi ne arts graduates. All costs were covered by sponsors, and since the fi lm is uploaded to the internet, there is no money to be made by the creators.

Second, the volun-teers are having fun and when you watch it, you can feel both the joy of participa-tion and the sense of school spirit it entails. There’s no swearing, drinking, drugs or sexual references – it’s just about having fun.

Third, the producers found a sponsor who would support the fi lm by making a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for every hit the fi lm got on the internet.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation, of course, provides funding to as-sist children with life-threatening illnesses to experience a ‘dream’ they have.

So let me put this all

together. A couple of guys surfi ng the inter-net notice lipdubs from other schools and decide they’d like to do it at their school.

With an enormous investment of time and energy they create a fi lm strategy, line up spon-sors, recruit organizational volunteers to assist them in pulling it off, recruit a thousand volunteers to show up for six hours of fi lming, then use the outcome of the entire process to raise funds for kids who need a break.

I have often ex-pressed my concern about the excessive dependence of young people on technology and the trivialization of real thinking by superfi cial skimming of information.

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the medium. Go to You-

Tube. Type in UBC Lipdub in the search bar and click on the [Of-fi cial] UBC Lipdub.

I’m writing this just three days after the release and it has more than 400,000 hits already.

This column is my tip-of-the-hat to every-one who worked on the project and my request for those who read this to support a worthy cause, and enjoy some youthful creativity, by watching it. It’ll be 10 minutes of time well spent.

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As a big fan of the flashmob phenomena and the common purpose of joy and dance which brings young people to produce them, I wanted to see what this particular genre of films offered.

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Next week, many of the churches of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will be

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It’s reasonable to ask, why celebrate the death of your hero?, and, why call the day of that death good?

It certainly wasn’t a TGIF moment for Jesus, or for his disciples for that matter.

They had great expectations for their Messiah, but a demor-alizing death on a criminal’s cross was not one of them.

It’s diffi cult for us today in our comfortable western world to even imagine the sense of loss and defeat suffered by his fol-lowers on that black Friday.

Watching our beloved Ca-nucks lose out in the fi rst round of the playoffs, as devastating as that would be, doesn’t come close to the despair felt by these disillusioned disciples.

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Matthew tells us that just before the Passion Week: “Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life” (Matthew 16:21).

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Jesus knew that 700-year-old prophecy was about him when he said: “I am the good shep-herd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

Jesus did not come to free one nation from political bondage; he came to purchase personal freedom for all people for all time, and the cost was his life.

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50 (ex

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durin

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‡ Rece

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aximu

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domic

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th an e

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memb

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s offer

can be

used

in conj

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n with

most r

etail co

nsume

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s made

availab

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any of

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at eith

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time o

f facto

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Offer i

s not co

mbina

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C or Da

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tal inc

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Comme

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fi t Prog

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gram (

CFIP).

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d befo

re$1,0

00CDN

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aler m

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ited tim

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ealer f

or deta

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ll the

Ford Cu

stome

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. ©2011

Ford M

otor Co

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of Can

ada, Lim

ited. Al

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reserv

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are free to local non-profi t groups courtesy

of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail [email protected] at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space

permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classifi ed department at 604-467-1122 about non-profi t rates.

Friday, April 15• The 2011 Pitt Meadows Secondary

School grads are hosting their annual lasagna dinner and silent auction fundraiser in the

multi-purpose room at the school. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $12 each. Contact 604-465-7395 or 604-465-0275.

Saturday, April 16• Local student Samantha Stanley is

holding a fundraising car wash from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Kirmac Collision, 228th

and Dewdney Trunk Road to help fund a Free the Children volunteer youth work program to Kenya this summer where she will be building a school and teaching English to local children. To follow Samantha’s eff orts or to donate, check out her blog at:www.vancouvertokenya.blogspot.com.

• A Benefi t Concert for Friends in Need

Food Bank will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 12145 Laity Street at 2:30 p.m. Come and enjoy some great music featuring Maple Ridge Choral Society, Millennium Singers, Nigel Tucker and Aimee Oliverio. Admission is by donation or a bag of groceries. Refreshments to follow. Faithlife Financial will match the fi rst $500 raised. More information at 604-466-1338

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Comm. Calendar

Saturday, April 16• Celebrate Special Olym-

pics Awareness Day with local coaches and athletes in front of Safeway at 203rd Avenue in Maple Ridge. Drop by to learn about Special Olympics in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and how you can help.

• Haney Farmers Market celebrates Earth Day in Memorial Peace Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with three free workshops: Tran-quil Water Gardens with Betty and Klaus von Hardenberg; Versatile Vegetables presented by Elke Knechtel; Cathy Hiebert is the Plant Whisperer. Early greenhouse vegetables from Ap-plebarn, bread from Don Marco’s, honey, jam, pies, cookies and more will be available.

• Maple Ridge/Pitt Mead-ows Art Studio Tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artists and artisans will open up their studios to visitors, where they can see artists at work. This year there are more than 30 artists participating in 23 studio locations, including paintings of all kinds, pottery, ceramics, sculptures, jewelry, paper arts, assemblage arts, functional art, custom furniture, rug hooking and more. Look for the red diamond signs that in-dicate participating studios. The tour is proud to be part of B.C.’s Arts and Culture Week and the Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows Arts Council’s Celebration of the Arts Week. Information and maps available at www.artstudiotour.ca, or e-mail [email protected]

• Haney Presbyterian Church is holding its spring garage and fabric sale fund-raiser from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at 11858 216th Street. Refreshments available.

Sunday, April 17• Maple Ridge/Pitt Mead-

ows Art Studio Tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artists and artisans will open up their studios to visitors, where they can see artists at work. This year there are more than 30 artists participating in 23 studio locations, including paintings of all kinds, pottery, ceramics, sculptures, jewellery, paper arts, assemblage arts, functional art, custom furniture, rug hooking and more. Look for the red diamond signs that in-dicate participating studios. The tour is proud to be part of B.C.’s Arts and Culture Week and the Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows Arts Council’s Celebration of the Arts Week. Information and maps available at www.artstudiotour.ca, or e-mail [email protected]

Monday April 18• Fraser Valley Rhodo Club

is meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Heritage Hall, 22279 116th Ave, off the Haney By-Pass. The featured speaker Gwen Oder-matt will be talking about “Great Plant Picks”. All are welcome.

April 16 & 17, 201110 am to 4 pm

Artists and Artisans open their studios to visitors.

Paintings, Sculpture, Ceramics, Paper Art,Ceramic Sculptures, Jewellery, Gemstones, Pottery,

Functional Art, Hooded Rugs, Fine Wood Furniture

Details atwww.ArtStudioTour.ca

(photos, map, etc.)

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Our long, wet winter is only just showing signs of leaving us and the

spring flowers are beginning to colour the ground.

Sadly, we have a while to wait before it is warm enough to walk along the river banks without a sweater on.

But, when the lazy days of summer are truly here, one of the most lovely creatures fl ut-tering over the water are the dragonfl ies.

These ancient insects have changed little, except in size, over millions of years and you can see fossils from all parts of the world with the impression of a dragonfl y left behind in the mud and ash of a volatile earth.

The dragonfl y is an accom-

plished hunter. Its two eyes have 20,000 to 25,000 smaller eyes enclosed, which en-able it to hone in on lunch.

This usu-ally com-prises of mosquitoes and other small fl ying insects, which it scoops up from the surface of the water with its six hair legs.

The young dragonfl y is called a nymph and lives on the river bottom amongst the water plant roots and under stones. Here it stays for approximately four years, where it hunts for small fi sh and beetles, then emerges up a tall reed stem to dry its wings in the sun and fi nd a mate to start the cycle all over again.

The dragonfl y lives for a four months, by which time eggs have been laid and its job done.

The double winged dragonfl y comes in many colours, from

beautiful blue-green to black and white. But if you fi nd an injured one, take care as it may sting you. So please, just look – don’t touch.

Dragonfl ies have been part of the world’s culture for so long that many wives tales have been passed on. One is, if you see a swarm of dragonfl ies over the doorway, there will be rain.

In days past, when the world was not so cynical, they have been mistaken for fairies. Dipping and diving over the sun-dappled water, it is easy to see how such a mistake can be made, with their speed and almost transparent appearance against the light.

If you want to watch these delightful insects in action, the best time is to visit the Alou-ette River paths during the evening, when the mosquito population is active.

These annoying pests are the favourite food of the dragonfl y and they help keep them under control.

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Ancient insects over the Alouette

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“If you want to watch these delightful insects in action, the best time is to visit the Alouette River paths during the evening, when the mosquito population is active.”

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Dale Andre attempts to score on goalten-der Adam Bennett during the second annual Burrards Lacrosse Camp at Pitt Meadows Arena, marking the beginning of the lacrosse season Sunday afternoon. The camp included boys and girls from ages nine to 17 and was run in partner-ship with the Maple Ridge Burrards WLA team.

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Burrards gear up for 2011 WLA season

With the 2011 Western Lacrosse Association season around the corner, the senior A Maple Ridge Burrards are gearing up for an-other run at the play-offs with the team’s training camp, which gets underway next week.

2010 was successful year by Bur-rards standards, as they qualifi ed

for the post-season for the fi rst time in fi ve years with a 9-9 record, and coach Daren Fridge hopes to build on that success this year.

“Our goals are to get into the play-offs again and be successful,” said Fridge.

The Burrards needed to win the fi nal three games of the regular season to grab the fourth and fi nal berth, a position Fridge hopes to avoid this year.

“I don’t want to back into the play-offs,” he said. “I think we can move up from the nine victories we had last year.”

There will be plenty of new faces

suiting up for the team, most nota-bly draft picks Chris Seidel, Riley Loewen, Garret McIntosh, Garrett Stickler, as well as Ben Johnson, whom the Burrards traded a pair of late-round draft picks with Vic-toria for.

Gone will be Mark Nichol, Cur-tis Steedsman, and Grennan Gal-braith, who have all opted to play senior B lacrosse this season.

“They are great team guys, but I’m pretty confi dent we’ve fi lled in those gaps,” said Fridge.

Among the familiar faces in blue and white will be returning cap-tain Pete Tellis, who along with

Randy Daly and Derek Lowe, form the veteran core of the team.

The Burrards currently have ten players playing in the National Lacrosse League, with Ben Da-vies, Curtis Dickson, Dayne Michaud, Aaron Pascas, Creighton Reid, Ron Schibild, Tyler Codron, Joel Dalgarno, Jarrett Davis, and Chris Seidel all currently playing in the pro ranks.

Fridge said he expects all the players to return, with the ex-

ception of Dalgarno, who is still a question mark this season as work commitments may prevent him from suiting up for the

Burarrds.The Burrards

play their fi rst exhibition game

May 3 against the Langley Thunder,

and open at home at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge against the Thunder on May 22.

For more information about the Burrards, visit www.burrards.ca. For more information about the WLA, visit www.theboxrocks.com

Record year for minor lacrosse assn.

The Ridge Meadows Minor La-crosse Association is experiencing a boom this season, with a record number of participants signing up for the summer box lacrosse sea-son.

Kelly Berkey, spokesperson for the local association, said close to 500 kids have signed up for la-crosse with the Burrards this year, the most in the association’s histo-ry, and a 10 per cent increase over last year.

“I think a lot of parents realize its great sport for kids, especially during the summer months,” she said. “If you play hockey, you prob-ably already have a lot of the gear already.”

The RMMLA will be fi elding 33 teams this season, ranging from mini-tyke to Junior B. In addition to boys’ teams, the Burrards also have 79 girls playing with them this year.

Berkey said the association is also working on getting a junior A fran-chise in the future, which would complete the development ladder through to Western Lacrosse As-

sociation’s Maple Ridge Burrards. “We still operate as two different

entities, but we work very closely with each other,” she said.

Members of the senior Burrards were on hand last weekend to help lead the RMMLA’s lacrosse camp spring training session at Pitt Meadows Arena.

The association is now the third biggest in the Lower Mainland, something that has allowed them to land skilled coaches, said Ber-key.

The season runs from April to June or July, depending on the age level.


Lacrosse team hopes to improve on last year



THE NEWS/scoreboardGolf

Fraser Valley Secondary School Soccer CommissionRegular Season Standings

Senior AA North ZoneTeam GP W D L F A PtsPitt Meadows 1 1 0 0 3 0 3Archbishop Carney 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 Hatzic 2 1 0 1 4 2 3Garibaldi 1 0 1 0 1 1 1Thomas Haney 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 SRT 1 0 0 1 0 4 0

Junior North ZoneTeam GP W D L F A PtsPitt Meadows 3 3 0 0 8 3 9Westview 3 1 1 1 7 3 4Charles Best 3 1 1 1 5 4 4Archbishop Carney 2 1 0 1 3 2 3 Thomas Haney 2 1 0 1 4 5 3Pinetree 2 1 0 1 3 6 3 SRT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Terry Fox 3 0 0 3 2 9 0

Canadian Junior Golf AssociationJunior Worlds / Lipton Brisk Canada Cup Team West Qualifi er

Greenacre Golf Course, RichmondApril 9 and 10

Boys 15-19Rank Name Home town Score1 Kevin Vigna Coquitlam 67-76--143 +1

T2 Connor Gann Victoria 74-72--146 +4

T2 Seung Jun Woo Maple Ridge 77-69--146 +44 Brayden Eriksen Parksville 74-73--147 +5

T5 Kevin Jung Surrey 70-78--148 +6

T5 Trevor Garofano Coquitlam 72-76--148 +6

T5 Ben Froese Kamloops 75-73--148 +6

T5 Tony Mak Richmond 73-75--148 +6

T9 Lucas Gatto Burnaby 75-74--149 +7

T9 Oscar Baek Coquitlam 77-72--149 +7

T9 Myles DeBrincat Coquitlam 74-75--149 +7

12 Alexander Chen Richmond 73-77--150 +8

13 Jean-Michel Paré Victoriaville 76-75--151 +9

T14 Christian Nowakowski Victoria 77-76--153 +11

T14 Greggory Palmer Port Alberni 76-77--153 +11

T14 Brady Walsh Victoria 77-76--153 +11

T14 T. Jeff ries-Harrison Vancouver 75-78--153 +11

T14 Tae In Lee Maple Ridge 75-78--153 +11T19 Garrett Hayden Victoria 77-77--154 +12

T19 Jake DuVall Victoria 78-76--154 +12

T19 Jean-Philip Holliday Calgary 78-76--154 +12

T22 Connor Moore Bonnyville 76-80--156 +14

T22 Tom Bang Coquitlam 80-76--156 +14

24 Vince Michaud Victoria 78-79--157 +15

25 Jack Ferris Vancouver 80-78--158 +16

26 Jerry Bang Coquitlam 78-81--159 +17

27 Dylan Cheyne Cold Lake 83-78--161 +19

Boys U-15Rank Name Home town Score1 Curtis Chan Richmond 70-75--145 +3

2 Santiago Bouyra Qualicum Beach 72-75--147 +5

3 Jordan Lu Vancouver 76-72--148 +6

T4 Sy Lovan Surrey 80-72--152 +10

T4 Lawren Rowe Victoria 76-76--152 +10

6 Alex Park West Vancouver 85-69--154 +12

7 Henry Lee Coquitlam 76-79--155 +13

8 Patrick Tan Vancouver 71-87--158 +16

9 A.J. Ewart Coquitlam 85-79--164 +22

10 James Kim Vancouver 80-88--168 +26

11 Ian (Jae Hoon) Kim Surrey 85-84--169 +27

12 Charlie Shi Vancouver 93-77--170 +2813 Raymond Li Vancouver 89-84--173 +31

GirlsRank Name Home town Score1 Cherie Chua White Rock 77-80--157 +112 Keanna Mason Maple Ridge 77-81--158 +123 Grace Chua White Rock 80-79--159 +134 Cheryl Chua White Rock 78-82--160 +145 Sydney MacDonald Calgary 80-82--162 +166 Annie Songeun Lee Surrey 81-82--163 +177 Gloria Usu Choi Langley 84-80--164 +188 E. Hernandez Richmond 83-83--166 +209 Jaclyn Lee Calgary 79-89--168 +2210 Tiff any Kong Vancouver 86-83--169 +23T11 Kathy HyunChae Lim Langley 88-83--171 +25T11 Michaela Abey Abbotsford 86-85--171 +2513 Carolyn Lee Calgary 88-84--172 +2614 Chloe Wong Vancouver 94-90--184 +3815 Jacqueline Law Richmond 89-99--188 +4216 Julie Lym Vancouver 98-98--196 +5017 Ashley Cai Vancouver 100-98--198 +52

Sports calendar• The Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club is

holding an open house April 16, starting at 9 a.m. at 11445 232nd Street, Maple Ridge. Qualifi ed lawn bowling coaches will be on hand to teach beginners how to lawn bowl.

• Eastern District Cricket Club is looking for new members, male and female, for the 2011 sea-son (April to September). Any skill level welcomed, equipment provided and coaching available. Contact Scott at 778-988-3260 for more information.

• Meadow Ridge Female Minor Hockey is currently recruiting girls aged 5-17 for their upcom-ing season. All skill levels are welcome. The local association is strong and enrollment is increasing, so come join the fastest growing sport in Canada. For more information about girls hockey in the Meadow Ridge area, visit www.barracudashockey.ca.

• Precision Soccer is now accepting registrations for Summer soccer camps. Players learn soccer skills through fun and challenging games and obsta-cles. For more information visit www.precisionsoccer.ca or call Kim at 604-463-0575.

B.C. Minor Baseball Standings

Midget AAATeam GP W L T F A Pts %Kamloops 2 2 0 0 16 2 4 1.00Mid Island 2 1 1 0 11 12 2 .500Tri City 2 1 1 0 12 11 2 .500Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Victoria 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000White Rock 2 0 2 0 2 16 0 .000Mid Valley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Richmond 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Ridge Meadows 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000South Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Chilliwack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Cloverdale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Bantam AAATeam GP W L T F A Pts %North Delta 1 1 0 0 14 1 2 1.00Tri City 3 3 0 0 23 16 6 1.00White Rock 3 3 0 0 33 13 6 1.00Burnaby 2 1 0 1 19 8 3 .750Richmond 2 1 1 0 13 7 2 .500Ridge Meadows 1 0 0 1 5 5 1 .500Abbotsford 2 1 1 0 7 13 2 .500Vancouver 2 1 1 0 18 9 2 .500Victoria JR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Victoria SR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Okanagan 2 0 2 0 7 22 0 .000Cloverdale 2 0 2 0 17 25 0 .000Cowichan 2 0 2 0 6 19 0 .000Kamloops 2 0 2 0 4 28 0 .000

Soccer Baseball

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2011 Barry’s Roubaix Pitt Meadows

April 10Final results

Men’s Category 1/2Rank Time Name Team1 3:17:52 Curtis Deardon Garneau Evolution

2 3:17:52 Tim Abercrombie Garneau Evolution

3 3:20:20 Adam Thuss Trek Red Truck Racing pb Mosaic Homes

4 3:20:51 Tyler Trace Trek Red Truck Racing pb Mosaic Homes

5 3:22:49 Jason Thompson Garneau Evolution

6 3:22:54 David Stephens Garneau Evolution

7 3:24:24 Matthew OHagan Team H&R BLOCK

8 3:25:32 Cam Mackinnon Team H&R BLOCK

9 3:25:32 John Perkins Glotman Simpson

10 3:25:32 Ted Martin Garneau Evolution

11 3:25:32 Jeff Werner Garneau Evolution

12 3:25:32 Craig Logan Trek Red Truck Racing pb Mosaic Homes

13 3:25:32 Cody Campbell Hagens Berman

14 -1 Lap Carlos Capela Ride Okanagan

15 -1 Lap Rich Machhein Local Ride Racing

Women’s Category 1/2Rank Time Name Team1 3:05:42 Jasmin Glaesser Local Ride/Dr. Vie Superfoods+

2 3:05:42 Denise Ramsden Team Juvederm-Specialized-Mazda

3 3:05:42 Jessica Hannah Local Ride/Dr. Vie Superfoods+

4 3:10:05 Jennifer Schulz Balance point racing/Fresh air concept

5 3:13:34 Jean Ann Berkenpas Xprezo Factory Team

6 3:16:30 Jenny Lehmann Local Ride/Dr. Vie Superfoods+

7 3:16:30 Kristine Brynjolfson Trek Red Truck Racing pb Mosaic Homes

8 3:16:30 Moriah MacGregor Team Juvederm-Specialized-Mazda

9 3:21:57 Nik Vogler Westwood Cycle/Cannondale pb Vision-

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All wetBrayden Hollywood (left), a Grade 2 student at Alexander Robinson, tries to fend off Jack Emley-Graham, a Grade 2 student at Alouette, during the elementary cross country meet at the Albion Sports Fields Wednesday in the pour-ing rain. The district was split up into two groups for Grades 1-3, with 500 students racing Wednesday afternoon and the other half on Thursday. Grades 4-7 from the whole district raced on Tuesday.

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[email protected] Resumes held in confi dence.

No phone calls please.

LANGLEY BASED COMPANY looking for Super B Experienced Class 1 Driver. Steady work, great benefi ts. Fax resume and drivers abstract to: 604-513-8004 or email: [email protected]

Local Owner Operators required immediately.

New contracts acquired. Well established container transport company req. 10 o/ops with t/a tractors for local port deliveries. Valid TLS Port Permit needed. • Union Contract & Benefi ts• Full Port Zone Rates Paid

• Fuel Surcharge Paid• Fleet Insurance Discounts---Signing Bonus Offered---

Bob 604-888-2928

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


115 EDUCATION

DGS CANADA2 DAY

FORKLIFTWEEKENDCOURSE

Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey

NO reservations: 604-888-3008www.dgscanada.ca

Ask about our other Courses...*Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift*Bobcat *WHMIS & much more.

“Preferred by Employers

124 FARM WORKERS

AUJLAS’ FARMS LTDFARM LABOURERS required

5 or 6 Days/Week40 or 50 Hours/Week $9.28/Hour

Horticultural work such as:Planting, pruning, spacing and

harvesting the crop.Employment starts early July’11

Submit your application to:604-789-5695

or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd.,

Pitt Meadows, B.C.V3Y 1Z1



125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home

for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do

meaningful, fulfi lling work?PLEA Community Services is looking for qualifi ed applicants

who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or

on weekends for respite. Training, support and

remuneration are provided. Funding is available for

modifi cations to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting

for an open door. Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628www.plea.bc.ca

130 HELP WANTED

ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Train-ees Needed now! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certifi ed A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Train-ing? Career Training & Job Place-ment Available. 1-888-424-9417

AttentionImmediate Openings, $17 base-app. fl ex. schedules, cond. apply, sales/service. 604-678-1065.

www.earnpartime.ca

Bookkeeper part time Mon & Tues 9am @ 5 hours. Salary $12.00 per hour. Must have exp. with book-keeping. Currently our business is using Business Vision. Location: Maple Ridge Business Park. This is a perfect opportunity for a semi retired person or someone that does not need to work full time.

Fax to 604-465-4372www.natureschoice.ca

FLAGGERS NEEDEDIf not certifi ed, training available for

a fee. Call 604-575-3944



130 HELP WANTED

GREENHOUSE WORKERFlower greenhouse operation has an opening for a full time position. The position involves planting, maintaining, picking and processing the fl owers. Pay is a minimum of $10.00 per hour, but can be substantially higher with experience, abilities and the right attitude. Ability to work with farm equipment is an asset. No transit available to the farm, so own transportation is a must.

Email: [email protected]: (604)465-9810

LANDSCAPERS f/t work avail with Maple Ridge landscaping company, must be physically able to perform tasks. Call Janet 604-465-4629.

Lawn Maintenance person needed, full time. Exp pre-ferred. Call: 604-671-6524

LEMARE GROUPFORESTRY OPERATIONS

COORDINATORThe Lemare Group is currently seeking a Forestry Operations Coordinator for their Port McNeill Offi ce, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Lemare has approximately 250+ employees currently working and is a signifi -cant forestry services company, tenure holder and log marketing group.The candidate should possess strong communication skills, atten-tion to detail and the ability to trou-bleshoot and to manage and meet tight deadlines in addition, the ability to work with minimal supervi-sion.Responsibilities:•Coordination of Marine Barging; Equipment, Fuel & Supplies•Human Resources•Purchasing•Daily organization of Field Manag-ers (5-7)•Maintaining customer’s relation-ships•Confl ict Resolutions (Union/Em-ployees)Qualifi cations:•Post Secondary Education an asset•Forestry experience an asset•Previous executive/administrative experience•Excellent oral & written skills•Strong decision making skills•Microsoft Offi ce fl uency is manda-toryThis position is a full time perma-nent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience.Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to Jennifer Ouellette at [email protected] or fax 250-956-4888.



130 HELP WANTEDLEMARE GROUP

HUMAN RESOURCE/OCCUPA-TIONAL HEALTH &

SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a HR/OH & S Administra-tive Assistant for their Port McNeill Offi ce, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Lemare has approximately 250+ employees currently working and is a signifi -cant forestry services company, tenure holder and log marketing group.Responsibilities:•Human Resources•Placement of ads, screening & short listing of applicants•Process correspondence, reports & other documents•Maintain confi dential records & offi ce fi les•Ensure adherence to all company policies, standards & procedures•Assist operational department in the creation of occupational materi-als (ie block journals, emergency cards, bucking specs, etc)Qualifi cations:•Forestry experience an asset•Previous executive/administrative experience•Excellent oral & written skills•Strong decision making skills•Balance priorities & work fl ow•Ability to work both independently & collaboratively•Microsoft Offi ce fl uency is manda-toryThis position is a full time perma-nent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience.Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to Jennifer Ouellette at [email protected] or fax 250-956-4888.

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

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 $14.50/hr and 15.00/hr after probation, 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

WILD & CRAZY, CAN’T BE LAZY

Up to $20 per hr, 40 hrs per week. Fun promo’s & C.S. 10

positions available for immed. work. No commission.

No experience? No problem! Call today, Start tomorrow !

Call Lori 604-777-2195


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130 HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDEDThe following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS

in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

40010 - Glenhurst St, Dewdney Trunk Rd, 117B Ave40012 - Dewdney Trunk Rd, 116 Ave, 243 St, 246 St40045 - McClure Ave, 107 Ave, 106 Ave, Zeron Ave, 239 St, 238A St,238 St40065 - McClure Dr, Baker Pl, 244 St, 105 Ave40072 - Griffen Rd, 234A St40074 - McClure Dr, 106B Ave40103 - 116 Ave, 224 St40104 - 225 St, Royal Cres40109 - Lougheed Hwy, Harrison St, Olund Cres, Gillis Pl, 113 Ave40113 - Lougheed Hwy, River Rd, Carshill St, 221 St, Cliff Ave40131 - 116 Ave, 225 St, 227 St, Brickwood Close40223 - Eagle Ave, 122 Ave, 121A Ave, Peach Tree Crt, 231 St, Blossom St40226 - 125A Ave, 124B Ave, Abernathy Way, 230 St40262 - 128 Ave, Thornton, 126 Ave, Exeter, Spring, 124 Ave, 216 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 Ave40329 - Melville St, Eltham St, Princess rd, Ospring St, Wanstead St, Lorne Ave40330 - Princess St, Beckley St, Bromley St, Kingston St, Hazelwood St, Wharf St40333 - Melville, Eltham St, Charlton St, Princess St, Kent St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Hampton St, Lorne Ave40339 - 116B Ave, Hammond Rd 203 St, 202B St, 202A St40350 - 124 Ave, Cherry Pl, 214 St, Carlton St40352 - 123 Ave, Campbell, Laity St, 214 St, Creston St40360 - 121 Ave, Glenwood Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, 210 St, 211 St, 212 St, Laity St40364 - Douglas Ave, McCallum Cres, 123 Ave, Laity St, 212 St40365 - 125 Ave, Alpine Ave, 123 Ave, Skillen Ave, 209 St40377 - Powell Ave, 125 Ave, 124 Ave, 203 St, 202B St, 202A St40434 - Foreman Dr, Vista Ridge Cres, 232 St41056 - 118B Ave, Mitchell Dr, 189A St, 189B St, 190 St, 191A St, Harris Rd

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.

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Established Restaurant & Bistro

accepting resumes for Line Cooks

Must have 2 years experience.

Apply at: Bella Vita

22471 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge.


134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Food Counter Attendant

Take customers’ orders, assemble sandwiches &

salads, portion/wrap food, package take-out food, serve customers at counters, stock

refrigerators & salad bars, keep records of quantities of food used, operate cash

register. Must be able to work Night Closing Shift 7:30pm to 3:30am daily. Wage; $10.31 per hour. Apply in person at

the following Subway locations Tuesday - Saturday, 1-6pm.

Unit 101, 12473 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 2J4

WWWWW20522 Lougheed Hwy

Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 3P8WWWWW

22838 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2W2

WWWWWUnit 200

23981 Dewdney Trunk RoadMaple Ridge, B.C. V4R 1W1

WWWWW1475 Prairie Ave

Northside Village Ste B111 Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 1T3

WWWWW 1125 Nicola Ave Unit 4

Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 8B2FT Japanese and / or Korean cook, min 3 year exp, new menu, super-vise kitchen operation, train staff. $18-20/hr, paid vacation. Email:[email protected]/T KITCHEN HELP (COOK) Req’d. (MUST BE EXP’D.) have valid Food Safe, plenty of cleaning req’d. Drop off or mail resume to The One Way Club, 22270 North St. Maple Ridge, V2X 2L5. Please no phone callsThe newly renovated McDonald’s(228th and Lougheed) is hiring! We are looking for parttime and fulltime employees. Shifts available include dayside, late night and mainte-nance. Please apply in - store with resume

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKSELECTRICAL WHOLESALE com-pany looking for receptionist for Surrey location. Duties to include reception, administration, customer service and more. If you are looking for a career with opportunity to ad-vance please forward resume to:

fl [email protected]

159 TEACHERSTEACHING position P/T art instruc-tor (some formal training). Wiseman Academy of Art. Resume req. 604-942-2234 604 or 604-760-8765.

160 TRADES, TECHNICALCOMMERCIAL TIRE REPAIRMAN req’d full time, M-F, some after hrs/on call. Must have DL, service truck provided, heavy lifting, out-door work. $14-22/hr depending on exp. 2230 Hartley Ave, Coquitlam. fax 604-526-9429 or email:[email protected]

ROOFERS WANTED5 years exp. Own tools, Safety

equipment & TransportationCall Phil (604)418-9621

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


PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

604-460-8058#7 - 20306

Dewdney Trunk, M. RidgeCorner Max Gas Station

$10 off ~ expires April 30, 2011

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 SERVICESDEBT CONSOLIDATION

PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify

for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government

Approved, BBB Member$10 MILLION AVAILABLE for Land Purchase/Development and Joint Ventures. Management Consulting and Business Plan services. Call 1-866-402-6464.AVOID 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.caGET 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

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604-777-5046

Own A home? Need Money?

Get Mortgage Money Fast!Quick, Easy, Confi dential

No credit or income required1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgagesCall 604-328-6409

Origin Home Financial PartnersMatt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca

185 HOME CAREOffering PERSONAL CARE, com-paion & respite care, driving, shop-ping, apts, cooking, housekeeping & light gardening. 778-558-9493

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


203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

T1 TAX RETURNS by CGA, E-fi le, Speedy Service,

Reasonable Rates. (604)463-5577

236 CLEANING SERVICES“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardwork-ing, reliable cleaning lady. Rea-sonable rates Louise 604.467.3665

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

MARIE’S CUSTOMIZED Cleaing. We also do Windows, Carpets and Blinds for your Home or Offi ce. Veteran (VIP) Provider. Insured. Call Marie 604-467-1118.

Meadows CleaningHome & Business Cleaning

$24/Hour. Bond & InsuredPersonalized & Professional

Regular or Green Clean

(778)[email protected]

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 778-242-2060Ceiling Restoration: taping & board-

ing respray, repaint, trowel over, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826


257 DRYWALL

COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. ref’’s. reno’’s, reasonable rates. All work guaranteed. 604-941-8261, cell 778-999-2754.

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

PROFESSIONAL Drywall & Tap-ing, all textures.Big/small projects. Best Prices in Town. 604-970-1285

260 ELECTRICAL

BIG MOUNTAIN ElectricLic #104607 - Bonded, experi-enced, friendly service at a reasonable price. No job too small. Reno’s ~ Additions (Comm/Res) 778-892-4299DC 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

269 FENCING

FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations -- 604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Experienced, Competitive Pricing)

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood LaminateGuaranteed work, Free Estimate.

Cell 604-618-6401 Marcel.

281 GARDENING

Commercial W Residential Strata

Lawn & Garden Maintenance Monthly, Weekly & Bi-weekly. Fully insured. Long term ref’s

604.837.8466LAWNS PLUS

Landscape Maintenance

D Economical Lawn MowingD Complete Grounds MaintD Pruning & ShapingD Aeration & Power RakingD Fully Insured

Residential~Strata~Commercial

(604)671-2746Free Estimates

Monthly Lawn Maintenance

Weekly Lawn MowingPower Raking

Aerating ~ Moss ControlFertilizing ~ Hedges ~ Pruning

Ph: 604.465.5376Cell: 604.318.4514

MERCHANDISE: From antiques & collectibles, to sportinggoods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it isconsidered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.Call bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 fax 604-575-2073

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Did you, or someoneyou know just have a baby? How about aBirthday or Anniversary? Advertise your specialoccassions with us bcclassified.com


281 GARDENING

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

M.T. GUTTERSProfessional Installation5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffi t28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing

Call Tim 604-612-5388

283A HANDYPERSONS

N.W. Construction*************************************

* HANDYMAN SERVICES * Kitchen/Bath Reno & Repair * All types of fl ooring * Custom Built Sheds NO job TOO small

Work Guaranteed. References.Over 20 Years Experience.

Free Estimates 604-418-8340

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com604 575 5555



BELRONRENOVATIONS INC.

Remodels/New Builds/RepairsDecks - Bathrooms - KitchensLic & Ins 25 Years Experience

Maple Ridge area

(778)233-1114 Ray

Chuck’s Reno’s 10% offHome Renovations

Drywall & Tape fi nishing jobPainting, Laminate / Baseboards

Apartments Residential / Commercial buildings / Strata

WCB HST LicenceChuck (604)319-1993

[email protected]

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

F.M. PRO LABOURHOME IMPROVEMENTS

604-466-4980Water Utility Repair & Installation

24 Hour Emergency Service604-551-8037

Landscaping WLawn MaintenancePressure washingWFence stainingConcrete stainingWPerimeter drains

Tree RemovalW Demolition

HOOT & OWL BE THERE!BUILDING MAINT &

REPAIRS LTD.Renovations & repairs

Concrete, asphalt, vinyl decks,Roof & gutter repairs

Custom bathrooms & tile work. Reliable contractor

Email: hoot&[email protected] 604-339-5430



Home Renovations and New Construction

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more

* 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE*INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

MDG HOME SERVICESDoes your house have

the winter blues? Need to spruce up the yard?

Just can’t fi nd the time?

W Power wash the houseW Sidewalks and driveways

W GuttersW General yard cleanup

W Painting W Any little job....

Let MDG Home Services do the work for you...

Just pick up the phone and give us a call!!!

(604)999-5454

288 HOME REPAIRS

If I can’t do it .....it can’t

be done!

Exp’d in over 30 lines of work. For positive results call Robert.604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

Cell: 604-618-6401. Marcel.


288 HOME REPAIRS

300 LANDSCAPING

Fully bonded and insured * Seniors DiscountLawns & Landscaping for all Budgets

❑ Lawnmowing❑ Lawn Install❑ Gardening❑ Yard Clean-ups❑ Gutter Cleaning❑ Fertilizing❑ Power Washing❑ Hedges/Pruning❑ Retaining Walls

❑ Delivery❑ Aeration❑ Rubbish Removal❑ Landscaping❑ Tree Trimming❑ Snow Removal❑ Christmas Lights❑ Odd Jobs❑ Fences

604.202.1956www.lawnsnmore.ca

Ask for a Free Quote

All aspects of Landscaping and Landscaping MaintenanceStrata, Commercial, ResidentialPavers, Patios & Retaining walls

Spring clean upsFully INSURED

Call (604)763-8795

Bobcat ServicesW Driveways

W LandscapingW Snow RemovalW Site PreparationW Corral CleaningReasonable Rates604.910.0523Grant Knight

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

604-465-3189JAGUAR LANDSCAPING

Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

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300 LANDSCAPING

DUTCH TOUCHGreen Services Ltd

Landscape ConstructionRenovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644604-861-1490

GREENSKEEPERLandscaping

LandscapingLawn & Garden Maintenance

Spring Clean-ups, Lawn Renovations & Mowing ServicesPruning/Hedging

604)476-0075Residential and Commercial

QUALITY HEDGING CEDARSEmerald grn & pyramids. Mpl Ridge

604-671-9439, Roy

SAWDUSTHemlock, Fir & Cedar

Available for DeliveryCall for pricing

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

S. H. LandscapingTree Services

Trimming W Pruning W ToppingClean-upW Garbage Removal

GardeningFlower Beds W Allan Blocks

Bark Mulch W River Lava RockLawn care

Weeding W New TurfFertilizing W Moss ControlPower Raking W Aeration

Free Estimate16 years experience in

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

✶ Commercial & ✶ Residential

Call for all your

landscaping needs. 778-847-0441

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 & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks

Insured ~ Licenced ~ 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 & DECORATING

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residen-tial, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 604-476-0766


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 604-891-9967

“

ABOVE THE REST “Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est.

Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB.

Call (778)997-9582

Affordable Professional Painting3 Rms/$299. New const. Int/Ext No Job’s too small Free Est 466-8165

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

BESTWAY PAINTING & Decorating Interior/Exterior. Comm/Res. Crown Moldings. John 778-881-6737

L. Roberts Painting3 Rooms for $299

walls onlyIncludes 2 coats Top Quality paint.

No payment until job is complete.

Over 20 years exp Free Estimate

(604)961-4391

SEASIDE PAINTING& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618

332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN 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.

NEED PLUMBING? Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured. Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941

341 PRESSURE WASHING

Chuck’s Pressure Washing 10% off

Gutters cleaned, Moss controlResidential Apartments

Commercial buildings / StrataBoom lift up to 150 feet (?)

WCB HST LicenceChuck (604)319-1993

[email protected]

DAVIDS WINDOW CLEANINGWindowsW GuttersW Siding Washing

Pressure/Hand WashingFree 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

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

GOT JUNK?Rubbish Removal1-800-468-5865

www.1800gotjunk.comRedeem this ad & Save $23


359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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

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 $

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

Your LOCAL Tree Service,

For Honest Prices & Quality Work

Call Scott at604-618-0333

Certifi ed Arborist

Free Estimates *Fully Insured

PETS

456 FEED & HAY

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. $4/bale. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

PETS

468 LIVESTOCK

PLACE CHICKORDERS NOW! Heritage chickens,

turkeys & ducksavailable.

___________________

Contact our Agri Dept1-800-249-4474

[email protected]___________________

Fraser ValleyBuilding Supplies7072 Wren St., Mission

Only 20 mins from Maple Ridge & Abby!

Mon-Fri: 6am-8pmSat-Sun: 8am-6pm

477 PETS

BRUSELLS GRIFFONS pups, (monkey faced pups) $1200, home raised, parents can be viewed. Pedigrees avail. (604)463-5316

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

Chihuahua, 3.5 yr old, spayed, healthy, shots, vet chk’d. Leaving country. $200. (604)997-8601

Chocolate CKC reg’d LAB pups, 1st shots, tattoo, view parents, H & E, ready Apr 30. $750, (604)533-3733

ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1500. 604-726-3934

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP. 2 fe-males. $550. 1st shots & de-wormed. Call 778-863-6332.

GERMAN Shepherd pups, 1st shots males & females. Exc Euro-pene bloodline. (604)997-2404

HAVANESE X, 4 1/2 yrs. Neut. M. Moving. Affectionate. Loves walks, $100. Phone (604) 574-9266.

ITALIAN MASTIF, pups, shots, de-wormed, vet chkd, born Oct 10th, 2 F, 1 M. 604-825-8362. View pics & info at: www.freedoglistings.com

LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $650. Vet check, quality line-age, dew claws, 1st shots, de-wormed. (604)702-0217

Miniature Chinese Sharpei pups M/F’s available. CKC reg. $1200. 604-315-8774

www.wrinklesrus.com

NEED 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.com

VIZSLA PUPS, CKC reg’d, shots, guaranteed. $850. ph, 604-819-2115 or email: [email protected]

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONS

Antique AuctionMonday, April 18, 7:00pm.

Consignment of Antiques & Vintage furnishing from England, West Coast Indian carvings, long case Westminster clock, & much more. Central Auction. 604-534-8322. 20560 Langley Bypass, Langley

Automotive Equipment, Hoists, Tools & More Auction. Mr Transmission. Sat. April 30, 11am. 4702B - 31 St, Vernon. For complete list view photos at doddsauction.com. 250-545-3259

518 BUILDING SUPPLIES

Steel Buildings 30x40, 100x100 - Others. Discounted before Infl ation(Steel Shortage Looming) Buy Now!www.sunwardsteel.com Source# 1L0 800-964-8335

525 UNDER $300

UTILITY TRAILER 1991 Shoreland-er boat trailer with utility box. 3 1/2ft X 7ft. $300 obo. (604)463-9690

533 FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $150 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $170. 604-856-8877

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

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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

563 MISC. WANTED

FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVALCash for some complete scrap cars. 604-465-7940 or 580-3439.

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PIANO, Yamaha, 1 owner, $800. Call (604)858-4081

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

8-10 FT DOGWOOD &

JAPANESE MAPLES

$10 ea8069 Nelson St. Mission

604-826-8988

REAL ESTATE

609 APARTMENT/CONDOS

Maple RidgePeaceful & 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

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

Maple Ridge ~ Private Sale 1Bedroom condo. New tile fl oors

in kitchen, hallway & bath. New stove, fridge, sinks & toilet.

Attractive, well managed. Centrally located.

Air conditioned $136,600

604-465-2328

OKANAGAN

*SPECTACULAR*4 bdrm South Facing

WaterfrontVacation Home

On Shuswap Lake!

Lakeshore livingAt it’s Best!

101 ft frontage by 88 ft. Fabulous 180 - degree water view with tons of

outdoor living space.

VACATION HOME1-1/2 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 - 512 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area

& fenced kennel.

Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends with loads of summer fun for everyone!

5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

Only $729,000

Call 604-542-0865or 250-955-6398

Email:[email protected]

For more details

630 LOTS

LAST 4 LOTS IN PREMIUM Subdivision, in Anmore selling below assessed value. Fully serviced on greenbelt, privatesetting, 8 minutes from NewportVillage, Port Moody. Call now 604-716-7600

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com

636 MORTGAGES

Mortgage 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 1888-711-8818www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

REAL ESTATE

663 MAPLE RIDGE/PITT MEADOWS

NEW LISTING Family home with RV parking

and greenbelt. 3 Bdrm, sunken family room,

covered patio, 2.5 baths. Enjoy the quiet. 12326 ~ 234 St

A Steal @ $469,900Brookside Realty ~ Dave

604.240.3523

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

CENTRAL Maple Ridge, 11735-225 St. 2 bdrm, heat/H/W No dogs 604-467-9420, 604-720-5502.

GARIBALDI Court(604) 463-9522

Central Maple RidgeAvailable Now 2 BEDROOM

Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No PetsFor more info. google us.

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

Maple Ridge 2 bdrm - 625/mo. includes hot water

Certifi ed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented.

Close to uptown604-463-4131 for appointment

(9am-5pm)

MAPLE RIDGE, 11672 ~ 224th St.

1 Bdrm suite. $650/mo. incl. heat, h/w, 1 1/2 blocks from

Haney Place Mall, 2 blocks from WC Express.

Avail. immed. Call Jeremy 604-916-8226MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/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

551 GARAGE SALES

BOOK SALESunday, April 17th,

10am-2pm. Books from .50 cents - $1.50

Tomes & Tales Used Books,#103 - 19141 Ford Rd.

Pitt Meadows.

Haney Presbyterian Church

Spring Garage Sale11858 ~ 216th Street

Sat April 16th9am ~ 12 noonRain or Shine

Refreshments available

MAPLE RIDGE

✦ ESTATE SALE ✦11838 - 230th St.

Every Saturday thru April. After 1:00 pm and all day Sunday.

Furniture, appls, kitchenware and more............

Phone 425-239-6080 or email:[email protected]

Maple Ridge

Moving Sale11484 ~ 207 StSat & Sun April 16 & 178:30am ~ 1:00pm

551 GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

Garage Sale22320 ~ 125th Ave

Sat April 16th8am ~ 2pmMany Baby &

Household items

MAPLE RIDGE

MOVING SALESat, April 16th, 9am-5pm12073 249A St.

2 blks East of Garibaldi High School

Household Items,Some Wood & More!

Maple Ridge

Richmond HillsTown House Complex

Garage SaleSat April 16th

9am ~ 3pm22488 ~ 116th Ave

Pitt Meadows

Garage Sale#26 ~ 18975 Ford Rd

Sat April 16th & Sun April 17th

9am ~ 3pmFurniture & Much MORE

551 GARAGE SALES

Move your garage sale indoors to our

Flea Market

Giant Indoor Community Flea Market

Saturday May 7 from 9 am to 1 pm at the

Greg Moore Youth Centre

Downtown. Only 50 tables available.

Tables are $20, fi rst come fi rst serve.

This is the fi rst day of the farmers market, so we should get a big crowd. Turn your Spring Cleaning Treasures into cash. Book a table online at recreg4u.caprogram barcode 158443. You can book a table in person at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre or Pitt Meadows Family Rec Centre front desk, or phone in your booking at 604.465-2470, just give them the program code above.

Don’t miss this great Flea market,

as a buyer or a seller!


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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDOMAPLE RIDGE,2bdrm,1bath,w/d, d/w,n/p,n/s,Avail.May 1st,$975. Call 607-467-1758MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm in quiet bldg. Nr hosp. N/S. N/P. Refs. $850 incl heat & hotwater. 604-465-2905

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave

604-467-0715&

MAPLE COURT II22423 121st Ave

604-467-4894

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW1 Bedroom

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

SUNRISE APARTMENT22292 - 122nd Ave

604-319-9341MAPLE RIDGE. Bright 1 bdrm. 2nd fl oor. In town. Off street prkg. $700/mo. incl heat. 604-219-0267.

Maple RidgeCentral

Certifi ed Crime Free Multiple Housing

New renovated 1 Bdrm suites. $590/mo. incl hot water, cable.

Ref’s req’d. N/P. Adult only building

Mon to Fri 9am ~ 6pmBy appointment only

604-418-1932Maple Ridge - Condo Suite11671 Fraser St. Large 2 BR

Reno’d! 1 Bath; 800 sf; $850 NOWPeak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

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

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: 604-460-7539 604-465-0008 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. $895

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/INDUSTRIALPORT 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.

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXESMAPLE RIDGE. 2 bdrm duplex, sm b. yard. 3 rms carpet. W/D. 2 appls. Nr shops. Crprt. N/P.604-465-4339

RENTALS

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Maple Ridge Central1 Bedroom DuplexAdult Only Complex

$550/mo + util’scredit check, ref’s & damagedeposit required. Avail immed

(604)466-6348Leave a message

MAPLE RIDGE small 1 Bedroom 1/2 duplex. $550/mo, cable incl’d. Suit mature adult (604)306-5752

736 HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE: 3 Bdrm, 2200 sq.ft. on 5 acres. Looking for long-term tennants, family w/refs. $1550/mo. Avail June 1st. Drive by: 26227 98th Ave, and call: (604)761-6935

MAPLE RIDGE. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, liv/rm, din/rm, fam/rm, dble grge, lndry & big yard. $1800 + 50% utils. Avail May 1st. 604-765-9954.

MAPLE RIDGE central furnished 1 bdrm guest house incl heat hydro cable w/i net W/D NS/NP $850. Avail May 1. Suit 1. 604-467-8385

West Maple Ridge 4 Bedroom home on

5 acres with fenced pasture. Just like new!

Hardwood fl oors, all new appli-ances. 4 box stall with water & electricity. 60 x 120 riding ring.

It’s the perfect package & it sparkles. $2,200/month.

Call George between 9:00am - 5:00pm For pictures go to

www.ralphtelep.comclick on farmhouse604-467-9340

741 OFFICE/RETAIL

MAPLE RIDGE

OFFICE& RETAIL SPACE

Various downtown locations. Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

6 0 4 - 4 6 3 - 3 0 0 0

Retail/offi ce space approx. 600 sq.ft. Off 224th Maple Ridge, close to Royal bank. Avail June 1. $825incl heat. Store front exposure & possible incentives. 604-219-0267.

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

MAPLE RIDGE West ~ East

Top level 3 bed 1.5 bth, $1400, lrg yard, sml pet ok/

1 & 2 bdrms stes, $695-$850 all incl.

Call Maria @ Ridge Meadows

Property Management (604)466-2838

Mon ~ Fri 9am ~ 5pmwww.ridgemeadows

propertymanagement.com

RENTALS

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

747 RV PADS

MAPLE RIDGE ~ RV pads for rent $475/mo. cable & hydro incl’d Suit mature adult. (604)306-5752

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

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

MAPLE RIDGE. Bachelor ste Fur-nished. Self contained in new home, priv bath, utils, W/D incl. NS/NP Immed. $525. 604-467-8385

MAPLE RIDGE large bright unfurn room for female only in character home. $500/mo incl strg, utils & net. Avail May1 or Jun1. 604-374-8850

750 SUITES, LOWER

Coquitlam, New paint Quiet 1/bdrm; f/yard. Shrd W/D. $700/mo incld utils. G/l priv entry (604)941-4166

MAPLE RIDGE. 1 bdrm suite, avail. May 1st. $670 + utils. NS/NP. Off Kanaka Way. (604)463-1102.

MAPLE RIDGE 201 St. 1300sqft 2bdrm, f/p, w/d, d/w. Immed n/s n/p, $1000 + 1/3 hydro. 778-323-8951

MAPLE RIDGE 239th. 2 bdrm in newer house in quiet area. 1½ baths. D/W, sep. lrg laundry. Large u-shape kitchen, come home to your private ent. & en-joy your bright above grd. suite with lots of windows. Relax un-der the large covered patio and look for the fi sh in the pond! Set-tle in & warm up in front of your gas F/P. N/S or pets please. $850 + utils. 604-466-0896.

MAPLE RIDGE. 2 bedroom bsmt. suite. Includes w/d. $850/mo. N/s, no pets Avail immed. 604-999-6122

MAPLE RIDGE, bright 1 bdrm suite, D/W, W/D, jacuzzi tub, gas F/P, $900/mo incl hydro. Avail May 1st. Call (604)328-5631.

MAPLE 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. May 1. N/S. N/P. 604-612-4110

MAPLE RIDGE ~ Kanaka CreekLovely bright a/g 1300 sqft. 2 Bdrm ste on bus route. 5 appl’s, gas fi re-place & cable incl, private entry & laundry. Covered patio & large garden. Suit mature couple ref’s req’d. Avail mid May $1050/mo + share util’s

604-463-3362 cel 604-763-3362

MAPLE RIDGE. large 2 bdrm suite, well maint, furn or unfurn’d, full amens, priv ent, park-like setting, N/S, $1100/mo. 604-476-1335.

MAPLE RIDGE newly reno. 1 bdrm. suite, mature individual, N/S N/P. Incl. cable, w/i. Priv. entry, share w/d. $700 + 1/3 utils. Lidah 604-812-4235 after 5 604-467-0440

MAPLE RIDGE, spacious newer 1 Bdrm bachelorette suite on quiet acreage, min. to downtown util’s incl n/s, n/p, $650/mo 604-462-0836.

MAPLE RIDGE W. 1Bdr g/lvl quiet area nr town, share w/d, avail now, ns/np. $675 incl utils. 604-467-1183

MAPLE RIDGE WEST, 1 bdrm grd lvl suite, priv. entry, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, mature sgl, ref’s, avail. May 1. $600/mo. Call 604-460-8820 after 6

MAPLE RIDGE, West. 2 Bdrm bsmt ste. Newly reno’d. $850 incl util, w/d full bath. NS/NP. 604-306-1024.

MAPLE RIDGE West. Large 1 bdrm. own W/D. Nr WCE & amen. N/P Avail. now, 604-459-3338

MAPLE RIDGE WEST. Newer bright 1 bdrm ste. NP. Sep ent. Nr schl & hosp. $750 incl hydro. Phone 604-306-7480.

PITT MEADOWS 1 bdrm loft, f/p, d/w, w/d, n/s, n/p on 1/3 acre $975. incl’s heat /hydro (604)837-2565

PORT COQUITLAM. Immac, newly reno 2 bdrm. N/P N/S. Priv. ent. $950/mo. utils. incl. 604-802-4139

752 TOWNHOUSES

Maple Ridge Central3 Bedroom 21/2 bath

Avail immed. $1200/moDamage deposit ~ Ref’sCredit check ~ No Pets

Call 604-466-6348Leave message

RENTALS

752 TOWNHOUSES

PITT 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

810 AUTO FINANCING

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1997 BUICK PARK AVE certifi ed 1 owner low K’s no acc. Spotless $5900 obo. 778-565-1097

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-307-1215.

1998 BUICK LESABER 4 dr., low km., blue, $2800 for sale by owner. (604)939-5633

1999 Buick LaSabre Ltd V6 new tires & brakes. Like new. Private. Low K’s. 604-364-1554

2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, std., great run cond., asking $2,500. New clutch. Phone (778)389-5775.

2002 CHEVROLET Cavalier, 2 door auto, aircared. Good car $2850. (604)465-5131

2002 CHRYSLER Intrepid, 98K, 4 dr, auto, loaded, 98K, A/C 2011, 6 cyl, $3500 obo. 604-304-5571

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS1994 VOLVO 850 4 dr. sedan, auto, great cond. 178,000km. $4500 obo A/Crd 2012 604- 581-1568

2001 HONDA CIVIC, 4/dr, 228K, gold colour, no accidents, $4500. Call: (604)807-2912

2001 HONDA CIVIC. Blue, 4 door, auto, air, tilt, cruise, p/l, 140 K, asking $4,960. Call 604-836-5931.

830 MOTORCYCLES

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS2002 VW BEETLE, auto, exc. cond. spoiler, silver, sunroof, a/c, heated seats. $8,000. obo. 604-864-81642009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9300. Call 604-825-9477.

827 VEHICLES WANTED

CASH FOR CARS & TRUCKSFREE/FAST 24 hour tow service: or Donate to registered charities

Call 604-767-3842 or 778-552-4145

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2010 SALEM T19XLT

Reg. $17,195 NOW $12,995(stk.29336) Huge Savings! 4 Day Open House – April 14-17th. Save

Thousands, 350 units in stock.www.fraserwayrv.com

1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill2006 Northshore 30ft Travel trlr, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded. $24,000. 604-824-8970

2010 ADVENTURER 106DBS

Reg. $32,795 NOW $25,995 (stk. 30222) Huge Savings! 4 Day

Open House – April 14-17th. Save Thousands, 350 units in stock.www.fraserwayrv.com

1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

830 MOTORCYCLES

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy 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 METAL WANTED604.587.5865

www.recycle-it-now.comThe Scrapper

851 TRUCKS & VANS2000 GMC JIMMY SLS V6, 4.3L, fully loaded, new brakes, tires & battery. 4x4. $3999. 778-846-56492001 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, black, w/box liner 4X4 318 V8 fuel injected trailer hitch, elec trailer brake. Air-cared. $13,500. Joe 604-309-73022005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, On-star, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $8500. 604-812-1278

MARINE

912 BOATS

ALUM. BOAT WANTED10 12 or 14’ with our w/o motor or trailer. Will pay cash 604-319-5720.

Notice is hereby given that on April 30, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at 11985 203rd Street, Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

Michael Gowie.........Unit C160Roxanne Kidson.......Unit E020

Notice of intent to dispose of personal property belonging to Corina Graham and Richard Graham, on or after May 16th

Residential property where prop-erty was abandoned is located at #28-11720 Cottonwood Dr., in Maple Ridge.

The landlord, Richard Churchill Browne from 13762 232A St, in-tends to dispose of the below list-ed property unless the above named persons, within 30 days from the date of this notice, take possession having fi rstly satisfi ed amounts owed, establish a right to possession, or make an appli-cation to the court to establish such right.

Description of the property to be sold: a king size bed frame, chest of drawers and fi ling cabinet, mixed pairs of running shoes, miscellaneous kitchen ware (glasses, loose cutlery, etc), cable/TV receivers, small tool boxes, gas fi re pit and burners, miscellaneous pictures and vari-ous other household items.”

Notice is hereby given in accor-dance with the Residential Ten-ancy Regulations. (Section 27. 2(b))

The following vehicle will be sold as per the warehouse liens act: 1973 Ford Bronco 2 door station wagon VIN# U15GLQ48364, registered owner Leigha-Marie Lesley Dodd and George Brian Hunter, debt amount $9700.54.

If you have any claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by May 1, 2011 to, Maple Ridge Hyundai,

PO Box 21202 RPO Square, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 7Y8

Includes one week in theMaple Ridge News, the Tri-City News,and the Golden Ears Daily.

Includes:TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS,TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS3 lines in all listed publicationsfor one week only $10 + tax.

Includes a listing on bcclassifi ed.com(private party ads only)

604-575-5555

– or pay $25 + tax for one week –in all Lower Mainland publications

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Sale ends April 24, 2011

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Documents

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News - April 15, 2011 Online Edition