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C. difficile rates almost double at RM hospital Infection rates still among the lowest in Fraser Health

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Infection rates for a highly contagious and antibiotic-resistant bacteria have almost doubled at Ridge Meadows Hospital this year over last, pushing it below the national benchmark for C. difficile.

However, the local hospital still maintains one of the lowest infection rates for the bacteria in Fraser Health.

C. difficile can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and flu-like symptoms.

Patients taking antibiotics are especially susceptible, as antibiotics can wipe out competing intestinal bacteria that aid in digestion.

Ridge Meadows Hospital saw 17 cases of C. difficile in 2009/10, from April to March, and 25 for the same period in 2010/11.

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Teachers to withdraw extra services Vote 90 per cent in favour of motion

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Local schools could be without coaches for sports teams, and directors for school plays after Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows teachers voted overwhelmingly in favour to stop volunteering for extracurricular activities should the provincial govern-

ment legislate them back to work.

More than 800 local teachers took part in a special meeting Wednesday morning at The ACT in Maple Ridge, with an estimated 90 per cent voting in favour of the motion.

Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association president George Serra said any such withdrawal of services would be voluntary, however, as anything enforced by the union could be considered job action, and thus illegal once the province’s back-to-work leg-

islation becomes law.

“This is not something that we want to do, but teachers are at the point where we don’t feel like we have a lot of options,” Serra said.

He added that the role of the union will be to let teachers know what is and what isn’t required of them, according to their contract. The result will be similar to the Phase 1 job action teachers took part in after contract negotiations with the province broke down last summer.

“We will be educating teach-

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However, Serra stressed there will be no repercussions from the union for teachers who decide to continue volunteering their time for extracurricular school activities.

“It will be a challenge, but it will be individual teachers who make the choice whether or not to take part,” he said.

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Cell phone tickets tripled last year Teenage girls are the worst offenders, says RCMP traffic officer

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he message isn’t getting through – don’t drive and talk on a handheld cellphone. If you do, you risk a $167 ticket, or worse, killing someone you didn’t see on the road.

Teenage girls, are you listening?

You’re the worst offenders.

Keeping motorists off their handheld cellphones is a battle Ridge Meadows RCMP wage constantly, but unsuccessfully, given the 180 ticketed this February is three times the 61 issued in February 2011, although police had two more members on traffic duty this year.

“It’s the teenage girls, let’s put it bluntly,” says Sgt. Dale Somerville.

“Teenage girls are the worst offenders because they can’t give up that cellphone.

“And the working-class guys who lives on the phone, the real estate agents, the construction workers going from site to site, these guys just can’t give up the phone.”

Hands-free devices only cost about $60, he tells them. “Go buy one.”

When looked at regionwide, the story’s the same.

Police wrote 4,449 tickets across the region in February, almost double the 2,300 issued in February 2011, according to the RCMP’s Lower Mainland traffic services division.

Somerville pointed out that distracted driving is the No. 2 priority for traffic cops across the province, after drunk driving.

In Maple Ridge, police like to nab the cellphone drivers in the downtown area, with a plain clothes officer spotting a culprit at an intersection, then radioing ahead so another officer can make the collar. One of their favourite spots is 222nd and 223rd streets on Dewdney Trunk Road.

For drivers who think they can talk on a handheld cellphone and still be aware of what’s going on the road,

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Ridge RCMP, who conducted a blitz on young drivers Wednesday, issued 180 tickets for distracted driving in February. the cops’ daily experience shows otherwise.

“We’ll have members pull up to people right beside them at a stop light. They’ll be chatting away on the phone and because they’re so busy paying attention on the phone, they don’t see this marked police car.

“We’ll eventually tap on the window – and say – hel-

many tickets by just pulling up beside motorists chatting away because they don’t even see the motorcycle.

He agrees that motorists checking their cellphone messages while stopped at traffic lights isn’t as bad as driving while talking, but says motorists should be focused on the traffic light.

“We’ll have members pull up to people right beside them at a stop light. They’ll be chatting away on the phone and because they’re so busy paying attention on the phone, they don’t see this marked police car.”

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According to the RCMP’s Lower Mainland traffic services, distracted driving contributed to 27 fatal accidents last year.

Somerville also rides one of the police bikes during the summer and writes

Cellphone conversations using hands-free devices are legal, but they should be kept brief and involved discussions avoided, he adds.

Although the no handheld cellphone law has been in place since January 2010, the statistics are discourag-

ing.

“It’s becoming clear to us that there’s a certain percentage of the population that isn’t listening to us. If you’re not going to listen, on top of the monetary fine, maybe there should be some points added to it.”

Novice drivers who still have N get three demerit points tacked on to their licences if ticketed for cellphone use. He favours adding those points to Class 5 drivers. Currently, drivers busted for actually texting while driving, can get dinged three points, although that’s a difficult charge to prove.

The message also has to get to young people because they’re more connected to the cyber world. The cellphone does not belong in the car and if it is, it has to be turned off.

You can be disconnected from the wired world for the time of the car trip, he adds.

“We didn’t have them 20 years ago and we all got along fine then.”

Danny Kok, with Driving Unlimited at the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, said instructors discuss cellphone use during the classroom sessions for teens who are taking driver training.

Kids are involved in those discussions and are aware of the dangers of cellphone use and come up with their solutions to preventing that, so he hopes that carries on once they’re on the road. The fairly recent ban on handheld cellphone use could explain the compliance problems, he added.

Although they’re exempt from the cellphone ban, the RCMP have a policy against unnecessary cellphone use by their members, unless it’s an emergency. That’s why police cars have radios, Somerville says. People complain when they see officers doing the same thing for which they’re writing tickets.

“You see a member in a marked police car talking on the phone, call me directly because I want to know about it.”

Teen drivers, watch your step. Police have got an eye on you, and if you’re not sticking an ‘N’ on your vehicle to tell people you’re a new driver, you could get a ticket.

After conducting a 45-minute blitz Thursday, Ridge Meadows RCMP dished out 18 tickets, with fines of $109, to motorists who only had a Class 7 driver’s licence.

RCMP spokesman Cpl. Alanna Dunlop pointed out that drivers who only have a Class 7 can only carry one passenger in the vehicle, with the exception of family members.

Dunlop didn’t know why kids are not displaying Ns and Ls on their cars.

“They do get stolen off the back of vehicles, I know that happens.”

The tickets were issued near three Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows high schools last Thursday, while another three schools were targeted yesterday.

Dunlop said the police presence nearby got students talking, which is what they intended. The graduated licencing program, in which new drivers move from being considered learners, where they have to display an L, to novice drivers where they have to display an N, to Class 5 is still relatively new, so it may take awhile for people to accept.

“It is important for new drivers with Class 7 licenses to understand the restrictions of their driver’s licenses. Driving a vehicle is a privilege and not a right, and all restrictions and rules of the road must be adhered to,” she said in a news release.

“We’re going to continue to enforce this and we’ll see if there’s any change.”

Police also wrote five other tickets, for no front licence plate, for not following restrictions on a driver’s licence, for no seatbelt, and two for not having a drivers licence.

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Bacteria from front This year, however, the hospital has already seen 42 cases of C. difficile infection, increasing the infection rate from 4.5 cases per 10,000 patient days last year to 8.7 in 2011/12.

Health Canada has a benchmark of 6.2 cases per 10,000 patient days for Canadian hospitals.

Fraser Health hospitals have averaged an incidence rate of 12.7 so far this year.

Since 2009, there have been 16 deaths at Ridge Meadows Hospital by patients who had tested positive for C. difficile in-

while, scored 36 per cent.

Last week, doctors at Burnaby general sent a letter to Fraser Health CEO Dr. Nigel Murray, stating C. difficile rates are so high and badly managed that it risks becoming the subject of legal action.

Debbie Picco, the B.C. Nurses Union’s Simon Fraser Region co-chair, said one of the main contributing factors has been the contracting out of housekeeping services to private contractors.

“Since [the province] privatized housekeeping services, any nurse will tell you the cleanliness of the hospitals has decreased a lot,” she said.

“We find housekeepers aren’t available when

“Older patients are certainly more susceptible,” said Thorpe-Dorward.

“And where there’s careful control of antibiotic prescription, C. difficile rates are lower.”

One of the most important factors in C. difficile transmission is hand hygiene, he said.

A recent hand hygiene audit conducted by Fraser Health found that hospital staff at Ridge Meadows only sanitized their hands before and after patient interactions 42 per cent of the time.

Chilliwack General, which has the lowest incidence rate of C. difficile of all 13 Fraser Health hospitals, scored 92 per cent on the audit. Burnaby General Hospital, mean-

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While C. difficile is rarely found as a primary cause of death, it can be a contributing factor, said Fraser Health spokesperson Roy Thorpe-Dorward.

Thorpe-Dorward said there a number of factors that can contribute to the spread of C. difficile.

The size and age of a hospital play a role, and with smaller, newer hospitals like Ridge Meadows, rates are typically lower, he said.

Patient demographics also play a role, as 80 per cent of sufferers are 70 and older.

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Trustees to province: Give teachers What will we do with Jesus? a say in choice of mediator The Easter Story A Music & Drama Presentation

embroiled in a contract dispute since last June, resulting in a three-day walkout by teachers this week.

The provincial government is currently considering back-towork legislation, called Bill 22, that will appoint a mediator to look at a number of outstanding contract issues.

“The board supports mediation in favour of legislation,” board chair Mike Murray said at Wednesday’s regular meeting. “But both par-

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Board of Education is calling on the provincial government to select a mediator that both the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers Association can agree on, rather than appointing one.

The BCTF and BCPSEA, the provincial government’s bargaining agent, have been

ties need to be involved in selecting the mediator.”

However, trustees stopped short of calling for Bill 22 to be scrapped altogether, as the Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association had asked them to do.

MRTA president George Serra said he was disappointed by the board’s stance.

“There are other aspects of Bill 22 that are extremely offensive to teachers,” he said, such as the stripping of the

right to bargain class size and composition.

“The board did not address these other conditions.”

Former school board trustee Mike Huber was present at Wednesday’s board meeting, and said trustees should have stood up for teachers.

“As a member of the public, I’m disappointed,” he said. “They took the safe route. I believe as a trustee, you have to take a stand for public education, and they didn’t do that.”

Teachers want to grieve working conditions Teachers from front “There’s a lot of what-ifs, but if this legislation passes, it won’t be business as usual.”

The province’s back-to-work legislation, Bill 22, will bring an end to teachers’ ongoing job action, which resulted in a three-day walkout this week.

Bill 22 also scraps the class size and composition requirements introduced under Bill 33 in 2006.

This will result in larger class sizes and less protection for students with special needs, says Serra.

“These are our working conditions we’re talking about. We want the ability to grieve them, if necessary.”

While Bill 22 lays out a mediation process for the ongoing contract dispute, it specifically forbids class size and composition from being negotiated.

Teachers were back to work Thursday morning after their three-day walkout, and aren’t planning on further strike action next week.

Last week’s Labour Relations

Board ruling gave B.C. teachers the right to hold their initial three-day walkout, followed by a one-day walkout every five school days. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation said they won’t be holding a one-day strike next week, with many school districts across the province beginning spring break, including School District No. 42.

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Teachers give, but get nothing in return No offense to teachers, but if pay isn’t the most important issue in this contract dispute with the government, then why did they start out by asking for a 15 per cent wage increase, knowing the province was offering nothing in the way of a raise?

The rhetoric from the protest lines this past week, when teachers walked off the job for three days, was all about working conditions. Teachers are upset, and rightfully so, that the province has drafted back-to-work legislation that does not address their concerns about classroom size or composition.

Teachers feel that there are too many children per class, and too many special needs students in general that, at times, they can’t perform their jobs to the fullest of their abilities, that the majority of students aren’t getting the most from them.

There are other issues, too. So all of a sudden, pay isn’t that important?

Let’s be real here. Teachers are tired of working for free – giving, but getting nothing in return – which is why those in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows voted on Wednesday to withdraw all volunteer school services until at least 2013. That could mean no more coaching school sports – no more school basketball or track and field meets – no more school music or drama clubs.

All of those are invaluable to schools and students, and one could argue that teachers should receive some compensation for providing those services.

We will only learn how valuable they are once we miss them, and our children have to find other ways to pass time – and parents actually have to pay for it.

No doubt class size and composition are important, too, but so are teachers. Those in B.C., the most expensive province in which to live in Canada, are the ninth highest paid in the country; fourth, the province says, if you include benefits.

Surely, teachers deserve more. They are not the same as unionized beer-bottle stackers. They provide what the province deems is an essential service. They deserve what they can get through collective bargaining, or a truly mediated settlement, subject to some accountability and responsibility to the public.

Taking that ability from teachers, given the crucial role they play in our society, shouldn’t be a solution to the government’s economic struggles. Not unless what the government wants is more beer-bottle stackers.

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Two plump mice and Swiss cheese T

wo plump mice, and Ralph, a thinner mouse, found some Swiss cheese.

“Let’s divide it equally,” said Ralph.

The chubby mice said holes weren’t part of the cheese.

“I’ll ask wise, old Mr. Nibbletooth,” said Along the Fraser Ralph.

Jack Emberly But, when he returned with Nippletooth’s input, the cheese had been eaten.

“You were right, buddy,” explained the plump mice. “The holes were part of the cheese, and we decided they were your third.”

Canada has become a country of thin mice who believe consultation is part of democratic decision making, and some plump self-serving rodents in positions of authority and power, who think they should decide for all of us.

If we fast-tracked discussion we could expedite Gateway pipeline approval, foreign ownership of tar sands, shipment of oil to China on supertankers, public worker contracts.

Think Devine Right of Kings, before the Magna Carta in 1215.

Outside the mouse hole we witnessed the ultimate return to King John decisionmaking with the backroom imposition of the HST. When folks who expected consultation insisted on a fair tax for modern

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uestion of the week:

day peasants, a petulant Gordon Campbell, sounding like Queen Marie Antoinette (let them eat cake), snapped we’d get our chance to be finance minister for a day.

Common folk don’t trust government to make decisions that alter their way of life, or ministerial agencies which advance the ruling party’s objectives.

These “captive agencies,” says SFU’s Dr. Larry Gill, “no longer work for the people of B.C. or Canada.”

One of the worst, says Gill, an independent scientist, is the DFO for denying the lethal effects of sea lice, epidemic in fish farms. Gill wants a judicial inquiry into DFO “misconduct.”

The 15,000 members of the Coalition Against Smart Meters are up against another captive agency in B.C. Hydro. They still think a man’s home is his castle, and they’re outraged that meters can be planted on houses without a family’s permission.

Back in 2007, the World Health Organization advised more study because low frequency radiation may lead to cancer.

Nothing is known about the affects of electromagnetic exposure on children or pets.

The Lower Nicola Valley Indian Band has also balked. It refused wireless installation after administrator Hyrum Peterson’s family, the first to get a meter, experienced “cold flu-like symptoms that just don’t seem to abate.”

In an interview with CBC radio, Peterson declared, “Until we have absolute proof, we are standing our ground.”

Sounds like an argument for a moratorium.

Peterson’s interviewer suggested folks

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hoping to at least opt out should have to “prove they’re [meters] harmful.”

That’s a scary attitude for the press.

Proof is Hydro’s responsibility. It should have assured safety before starting the replacement program.

In a democracy, the media must safeguard the rights and freedoms of citizens.

When news crews enlisted in Bush’s Shock and Awe charge across the desert to invade Iraq, they failed to be objective.

It’s the stories of our freedom to do things, and the freedom from having things done to us that matters in a true democracy, accounts like that of Chris Clevett of Maple Ridge.

“I am concerned about my health around smart meters and the networks,” says Clevett, a leader in the local opt out movement.

Maple Ridge Coun. Corisa Bell supports Clevett’s right to debate Hydro’s in-house experts, and opt out if not satisfied with answers.

“I’m definitely concerned about government not discussing things that affect people’s daily lives,” Bell told me. “There’s a lack of solid research and conflicting information.”

Council, in general, agrees. It resolved to ask Premier Clark to support refusal of smart meters because “… there is an expectation of public engagement, transparency and accountability related to decisions made by the provincial government and its crown corporations, and that decisions such as the installation of smart meters by B.C. Hydro involve public engagement prior to the decision being made.”

See Emberly, p7

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THE NEWS/letters Might as well tear Daykin home down EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Mayor’s family home preserved (The News, March 7).

I am thinking that if the Daykin home was so special and important and had so many memories and meant so much to the family, why did they sell it in 1971to a private contractor, who probably was looking at it as an investment property? And then give the owners a five-year property tax holiday. What?

It will hardly be its true heritage integrity by the time it is split in two, lifted up and turned 90 degrees and have a twin duplex built beside it. Kind of loses its heritage factor.

Might as well just tear it down and build a new complex – probably just as much money by the time all the upgrades and specs reach today’s standards, and maybe call it ‘Daykin Place.’ If Albion Hall really didn’t matter much to council – and, wow, that place had a lot of memories to a lot more people than one family – then why should an old house?

S. SHEA MAPLE RIDGE

Too bad, Coun. Hogarth EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Most on Maple Ridge council don’t want wage increase (The News, March 7).

I am quite offended. Are the municipal taxpaying citizens supposed to feel sorry for Coun. Al Hogarth?

If Mr. Hogarth had to forfeit $90,000 income in 2011 because he couldn’t market downtown developments due to his position on council, too bad. Considering that would be only a portion of his income, and the majority of Maple Ridge citizens don’t make anywhere near $90,000, I don’t feel sorry for him one bit. It’s not like anyone twisted his arm to run for council. He alone made that decision.

As a previous mayor and two-term councillor, Mr. Hogarth knew exactly the wages and decorum that came with the position he was committing to if winning the elected seat. If being on council is causing such a hardship on his retirement savings and taking bread and butter off his table, he should step down and give someone else a chance to serve the community. Perhaps someone without the obvious conflict of being a realtor sitting on municipal council.

J. HARDING MAPLE RIDGE

‘Job is to represent public’ Emberly from p6 Clevett is thankful council sent the letter, but “a solution should have been worked out before the roll out.”

Exactly. Municipal councils across B.C. have spoken up for folks in their jurisdictions. If this became a habit, power might return to the people. Regular town hall meetings could help. Had consultation like that occurred before the HST, taxpayers might not be facing a $1.5 billion debt to Ottawa; we wouldn’t have the ISA virus in our salmon.

A draconian bill like C-22, that effectively erases the right to free bargaining, would be seen as tyranny (excessive government power – Thomas Jefferson).

Here’s the WHO on smart meters and early consultation: “Member states are encouraged to establish effective and open communication programs with all stakeholders to enable informed decision making. These may include … local government …”

Corisa Bell endorses this.

“People don’t understand,” she says, “my job is to represent the concerns of the public to government.”

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

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Cyber-school is the end of days EDITOR, THE NEWS:

It is Income tax season, looking-for-a-holiday-in-February season, will-summerjust-hurry-up-and-arrive season, or, as I now know it, cyber-season.

You got that right, it is now the last day you can sign your Grade 6 kid up for cyber-school – at schools I may name later if cyber-bullies don’t come to my cyber-door and cause me a whole load of cyber-grief.

Barring that, by not signing up, your kids will be cyberostracized because everyone knows that cyber-school ‘rocks,’ and you’re an epic failure if you’re not cyberized.

That sentence was so long that I just lost the everyoneunder-30 crowd who probably text-ed twice, tweeted once,

and took their I-Thingamajig to the bathroom where no self respecting I-Thingamajig would ever go.

When did we stop liking real people? It is a question for the ages.

When I was a youth, and it was not that long ago, before the internet but after Darwin’s Origin of the Species, I believed that the coolest thing out there were other human beings!!!!! (I put that many exclamation marks at the end of that sentence – or OMG marks – just to let any kids still reading that I’m kinda bummed).

Cyber-school is the end of days. There will, however, be another 100 or so other end of days because I am ancient and don’t understand, but for

me that tips the scales toward total social breakdown.

‘Cyber’ should be what Scottish people talk about to their grand wee-ones, as in, ‘I slew the Anglish Harde with my Syber Goddamnit,’ and shouldn’t that be true when we use ‘cyber’ and ‘school’ in the same sentence.

When kids go to school, they are going to learn and be socialized. They are, for all intents and purposes, like dogs at a dog park. I am simplifying it, but try taking a dog for a walk and let him loose around other dogs if he’s never seen one. Kids are like little plants, (or dogs), they need nurturing and they need to finally get exposed to the elements, and by elements I mean other kids.

We are talking about grade sixers and grade seveners, here, these are not adults that can self-motivate and make adult decisions. Maybe they should be socialized by then, and hopefully they’ve experienced what they will come to know one day as ‘real life,’ before they have to get a job interview, pick a ‘look,’ and come to grips with hormones.

If not, I wish them luck on their first cyber-date and their first cyber-kiss and their first cyber-dad giving them their first cyber-lesson on when to bring their cyber-daughter home before they go all Scottish on him and break out a real ‘syber’ and kick some non-socialized butt.

RANDY WAGNER MAPLE RIDGE

It is time for truth, honesty, and fair play EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Teachers ask trustees to take stand (The News, March 7).

First, I am not ‘pro’ union or ‘pro’ teacher. I do, however, play by the rules and play fair.

This disgusting double-standard that is constantly forced down our throats is making me sick.

The B.C. Teachers, with the employer, went to the Labor Relations Board to get a ruling whether the teachers could strike and determine what the rules are around any strike action.

Now, as the teachers look like they are going out, what does the government want to do – move the goal posts.

The teachers took the government all the way to the Supreme Court last time, and the court ruled that the legislation put forth by the government then was unconstitutional.

But it looks like the B.C. Liberals will just do it again with Bill 22.

Any way you look at it, it is just Big Brother bullying.

Teaching is a profession; the qualifications to become a teacher are set by the B.C. College of Teachers that has now become the B.C. Teachers Council.

My understanding is that this qualification is only good for B.C. and Alberta. Teachers cannot simply move to Manitoba and start teaching again unless the government council says they can. So to move somewhere else would be like a doctor that has come from the Ukraine or Russia or some other country where your education and training are not recognized, and in some circumstances, you would have to start all over again to qualify.

Presently, B.C. teachers are ninth in the country in salary, yet live in one of the most expensive provinces in Canada. So the idea that if they don’t like it, they should just move is a ridiculous falsehood.

I have talked to a few teachers and by far the most important issue is the working conditions – how many kids in the classroom and how many special needs children are in each

classroom.

Money is not the primary issue, an effective teaching environment is.

I think we should have much more respect for our teachers and should value our education system much more than we presently do.

How does one determine the value of teachers? How much should we pay teachers?

Teachers are not firefighters, teachers are not nurses, teachers are not dump truck drivers; teachers are teachers, and the only fair way to determine the value is to compare what teachers are making across the country and what the cost of living is in those respective areas, then make a determination based on those factors.

How does one determine the optimum teaching environment for the classroom? How do we draw the line between costs versus results?

I am not saying the government should write a blank check, but I do think it should bargain in good faith, not pass illegal legislation. Treat the teachers and the public with the respect that we all deserve.

It is time for truth, honesty, and fair play; I suggest a mediated contract with no preconditions.

M. FELGNER MAPLE RIDGE

Teachers unified EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Teachers ask trustees to take stand (The News, March 7).

Over the last several days I took the opportunity to speak with striking teachers in Maple Ridge.

I spoke with classroom teachers at the elementary and secondary levels, student support service teachers, teachers on call and French immersion teachers.

The teachers I spoke with expressed frustration at the bargaining process that has yielded so few results for them.

Many of them hold the view that the government has not been bargaining in good faith and had been planning to legislate them back to work all

along.

A common sentiment was that they had been through a great deal already, including a two-week strike in 2005 and a Supreme Court battle that rendered previous legislation illegal.

These earlier battles appear to have unified the teachers and they seem determined not to let their hard-fought gains be stripped away.

My impression was that there was a lot of concern over classroom size and composition.

Students with extra learning needs are often not officially designated for long periods of time because of a lack of support services, and although this saves the system money, it can lead to classrooms that are very challenging, especially for primary teachers.

Teachers described days when they spent so much time ‘putting out fires’ they had a less than ideal amount of time to actually teach curriculum.

A situation like this, of course, is harmful to the whole learning community.

Many of the teachers felt that most of the mainstream media is presenting a very slanted view of their demands by focusing so much attention on the issue of pay.

None of them are thrilled with the net-zero mandate, especially given the rising cost of living in the Lower Mainland.

But I sensed that they were not nearly as inflexible about the issue of pay increases as the government.

Just prior to the introduction of Bill 22, both sides of this dispute agreed that a round of mediation would be helpful in bringing the two sides closer together.

The fact that this was nipped in the bud is deeply concerning.

Any imposed contract, especially one that strips away existing provisions, is bound to plant the seeds for more trouble in the future.

Let’s hope, for our children’s sake, that teachers and their employers can relearn the fine art of bargaining in good faith so that a negotiated settlement will be reached.

ELIZABETH ROSENAU MAPLE RIDGE

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“It is time for the Canadian government to set its scientists free,” the magazine said in an editorial blast directed towards the Conservative government, led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

The magazine contrasts the Conservatives’ policy with a new open approach in the U.S., which sets clear guidelines for scientists when they’re approached by reporters.

The change in the U.S. began in 2006, after charges that the former Bush administration had silenced U.S. scientists.

“Over the same period, Canada has moved in the opposite direction.

“Since Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative party won power in 2006, there has been a gradual tightening of media protocols for federal scientists and other government workers,” the journal said.

The editorial also points out that a Feb. 16 letter to the government from the Canadian Science Writers’ Association asks for the same thing. The letter was written during a symposium on the topic during the Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Vancouver last month.

“Prime minister, we want freedom of speech for federal scientists

because we believe it makes for better journalism, for a more informed public, for a healthier democracy, and it makes it more likely that Canadians will reap the maximum benefit from the research they fund,” the letter said.

It said that federal sci- Kamp entists can’t speak to reporters without the “consent” of media relations officers. “Delays in obtaining interviews are often unacceptable and journalists are routinely denied interviews.”

It said that fisheries scientist Kristina Miller wasn’t allowed to grant interviews about her work – findings that had been published in the journal Science on the causes of sockeye salmon decline in B.C.

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However, Miller told the Cohen Commission last summer that she had been directed not to publicly discuss her findings ahead of her testimony – out of respect for the inquiry – but said the same instructions applied to other DFO staff.

Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission MP Randy Kamp says that scientists are allowed to talk to the media, although there are limits.

“They do in many cases.” During 2011, Fisheries scientists provided 380 media interviews across Canada.

Sometimes department employees have to comment.

“It’s not always a science-based issue.

“That’s my understanding of how the procedure works,” said Kamp, who is parliamentary secretary to Fisheries Minister Keith Ashfield.

He pointed out the media did get access to a fisheries biologist during the controversy over unauthorized water withdrawals from the North Alouette River a few years ago.

“The department will determine who will be the best spokesman on that particular issue.”

“Prime minister, we want freedom of speech for federal scientists because we believe it makes for better journalism …”

Feb. 16 letter Cdn. Science Writers Association

According to local environmental activist Jack Emberly, Fisheries and Oceans Canada just picks its experts to help it promote the fish farm industry.

He said the department dismisses experts it disagrees with and picks experts who support its objectives.

He pointed out the department ignored its own experts when they warned about the East Coast cod disaster.

It did the same thing when it came to warnings about unsafe importation of salmon eggs for fish farms.

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Bylaw review will change way neighbourhoods built Zoning requires less pavement

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter Tuning up the old zoning bylaw isn’t at the top of everyone’s excitement list, but Maple Ridge’s new version will change neighbourhoods and the way they’re built.

Council heard Monday that regulations for solar roof panels, heat pumps and geothermal heating systems are part of the umbrella bylaw.

That doesn’t mean that new homes have to contain those features, but sets out standards if the builder wants to include them.

It also requires 30 per cent of a single family home lot to be

landscaped and permeable, so that rainfall soaks into the soil and recharges groundwater – rather than pouring into the storm water system.

When it comes to the front yard, it calls for a ratio of 60 per cent.

Those numbers only apply to new single family homes, and they’re not set in stone.

When it comes to garages, they’ll be limited in area to 46 square metres.

Council can still change any of the new documents before approving the bylaw, which goes to a public meeting this spring.

Regulations requiring builders to use drought-resistant and native plants in multifamily homes and commercial developments is also a new part of

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Manager of development and environmental services Chuck Goddard said many cities in the Lower Mainland are adopting similar laws in an attempt to make suburbs more sustainable.

The new policy doesn’t apply to existing homes and some of the numbers in the draft zoning bylaw still could change, he pointed out.

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New homes will also have to fit contours of local hills Zoning from p9 Cityscapes consultant Brent Elliott walked council through the new bylaw, which will also appear in an easier-to-read format.

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nity amenities, such as a park, he pointed out.

Clothes lines are also allowed in the new bylaw.

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WildPlay park seeks break in rent

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter Maple Ridge council has been asked to cut in half the annual rental bill it charges WildPlay Element Park for using its space on Fern Crescent because business at the park is falling short of expectations.

According to a staff report, revenue from the 2010 and 2011 seasons is 43 per cent below projections.

Currently, WildPlay pays the district $32,000 annually for use of the park. The Victoriabased company wants to cut that to $16,000 for two years as it tunes up its operation.

WildPlay parks feature play devices such as plank bridges, rope ladders, swings and tightropes suspended in the tree tops. Patrons, both young and old, once they are harnessed in, then navigate the aerial course.

The Maple Ridge operation, though, seems to be attracting the younger set more than the WildPlay’s other parks in Nanaimo, Vic-

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Three-quarters of the customers turning up at WildPlay in Maple Ridge are kids, which could be hurting returns. Bad weather in the first half of 2011 also could have hurt numbers.

In its first year of operation, the park drew more than 14,000 customers, with almost 70 per cent of those from outside the area.

As well, 88 per cent of the customers were from B.C. Council will deal with the request at a later meeting.

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Dispute change could cost SPCA, pets Fear shelters will be overrun with seized animals

by Colleen Flanagan staff reporter The B.C. SPCA is concerned that changes by the provincial government to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act will lead to shelters being overrun by seized animals awaiting rulings on their fate.

However, the Ministry of Agriculture says that the changes were a result of the public’s interest and the province’s desire for increased transparency into the seizure of animals by the SPCA. Changes to the act were introduced in Bill 24 on Tuesday and establish the British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board as an independent tribunal to review cases rather than going to court.

The review board would only decide whether animals seized by the SPCA should be returned to their owners.

“This is not to dispute the charges,” says Lorie Chortyk of the SPCA. “Those go to court, you know. They have their day in court. This is just if they decide they should get their animals back.”

But returning animals after they have been seized is rare, says Marcie Moriarty, B.C. SPCA general manager of cruelty investigation.

That usually only occurs when a seizure resulted from either a failure on the part of the owner to respond to a notice by the SPCA, or a warrant was needed to help an animal in distress, but the issue was later addressed by the owner.

The review board would only hear seizure appeals after the SPCA’s own 28-day internal review process.

“The legislative changes will lead to a quicker and more cost-effective dispute-resolution process for animal owners and the BC SPCA,” said Minister of Agriculture Don McRae. MLA Marc Dalton (Maple Ridge-Mission) says the average review would be completed in

60 days.

“The changes are designed to free up valuable court time and provide animal owners with a less formal and more cost-effective disputeresolution process,” he says.

“It is not fair to compare the time it takes the FIRB to make a decision on a multi-million dollar issue involving numerous parties, for example, quota allocation in a supply managed commodity, to an animal appeal process that involves only the SPCA and the animal owner.”

He does believe that the number of disputes will increase slightly, but does not expect any more than 10 to 15 appeals in any given year.

However, Craig Daniell, chief executive officer of the B.C. SPCA, said the new review process would take longer. When animals are seized now, reasons for not returning animals are given within an average of 14 days.

“Our concern is, rather than having those animals come in, get the care they need, get rehabilitation and be

re-homed, we’re going to have to hold animals from six months to a year while we wait to see if we have to return them or not,” says Chortyk added.

“It also means that as long as those kennels and cages are filled with seized animals just in a holding pattern, we can’t bring in any new animals into the community.”

Chortyk is also concerned that costs to the SPCA and donors will rise as there could be more disputes.

“But the other thing too is that for each of these disputes, we’ll have to provide legal counsel. So, instead of our donor money going to help animals, it’s going to go to legal costs.”

Both Daniell and Chortyk maintain that the BC SPCA supports fairness, transparency and oversight through an appeal process, but say the current system works well.

“Our fear is that the new system adds layers of bureaucracy, which will mean fewer animals may be rescued from suffering and fewer animal abusers brought to justice,” Daniell says.

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The Maple Ridge veteran was wounded in the Second World War and last month was finally awarded his wound stripe, recognizing his sacrifice so many years ago.

Upton was hit by shrapnel while fighting in France a few months after D-Day, injuring his right arm and leg. Luckily the Allies had taken over a local hospital just days earlier, allowing him to receive medical care promptly. After 10 days in the French hospital, Upton was taken back to England, then back home to British Columbia.

Upton and his family didn’t realize he was eligible for the recognition until a few years ago.

His daughter, Denise Douglas, contacted the Canadian Forces, and despite it being close to 70 years after the fact, the military issued Upton his wound stripe.

On Feb. 25, his family came to surprise him with the honour at the home he shares with his wife of 60 years, Eileen, at Willow Manor seniors’ home in Maple Ridge.

“We didn’t realize he was entitled to it until a couple years ago,” said Douglas.

“He was thrilled when we showed up to present it to him.”

Douglas said the injury still causes her father, who turns 90 this year, a considerable amount of pain, and there are still pieces of shrapnel embedded in his leg.

“He’s very proud of his service,” she said. “It was wonderful to see his sacrifice recognized. It was very important for him.”

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Second World War veteran Clive Upton was recently awarded the Wound Stripe for taking shrapnel to the leg while fighting in France.

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Blind sports groups and support groups also help connect those going blind with others who are going through the same experience.

The open house also features a variety of businesses who specialize in technology to make life easier for the blind.

Hetherington, himself, uses a talking watch, and has a program on his computer that reads aloud his emails.

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There is help, you just have to ask for it M uch of our parenting style comes from the fact that, as children, we were subjected to parenting, most often from our own parents, but also our friends’ parents and other adults in our lives.

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Architecture just one amazing feature at Evelyn

Not your average tower development Set into the West Vancouver hillside, Onni’s Evelyn seems to be growing out of the mountain. With a unique design and amazing features, buyers are already snapping up the suites.

“You can’t really compare this to a runof-the-mill tower,” says Onni sales manager Nick Belmar. “You won’t find another project with this design and architecture.”

The architecture of Evelyn is seriously stunning, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows that let in huge amounts of light, and a stepped design that means the terraces become the roofs of the homes below. This makes for incredible southfacing views, and a quiet atmosphere as every home feels more private. The terraces range from 100 to 1,600 square feet, so

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If you’ve ever wanted to know more about log or timber frame homes, or are looking for something new for your home away from home, the BC Log Home, Timber Frame and Country Living Show is the perfect place for you to be on March 10 and 11. Taking place at the Tradex in Abbotsford from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, exhibitors will be ready and waiting to answer your every question.

Organizers expect close to 100 booths and some full-size log structures to be showcased at the event. Attendees will be able to browse the latest products and check out the newest technology from companies at the top of the log and timber frame home industry, as well as learn about the latest trends and services, such as generators, outdoor furniture, hot tubs, awnings, watersports and accessories, and alternative energy.

This year is expected to be a fantastic year for the industry, as the government has recently earmarked funds to continue its growth.

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six months, and western Canada has shown a lot of promise,” says BC Log and Timber Industry Association board member and general manger with Sitka Log Homes Walter Bramsleven. “As well, with B.C. leading the way toward proving energy efficiency and setting some basic standards such as blower door analysis and thermal testing, we once again will be the trend-setting builders in the log and timber frame world.”

With vacation cabins continuing to grow in popularity and timber frame homes also becoming a trend, this show is coming at just the right time.

The show has been dubbed one of the best and biggest in Canada, so those interested in finding out more about this type of home will find everything they could possibly imagine under one roof.

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f you love blueberries for their wonderful flavour, eat lots and keep eating them because they are one of the best natural health foods we have.

At the USDA Human Nutrition Center, they have determined that when compared to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables, blueberries Gardening are No. 1 in antioxidant Brian Minter activity.

In other words, they help neutralize harmful by-products of metabolism called free radicals, which can lead to cancer and many age-related diseases.

Anthocyanin, the pigment that creates the blue colour in blueberries, is primarily responsible for the major health benefits.

Researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey have also found a compound in blueberries that promotes urinary tract health and reduces the risk of infection.

European and Japanese scientists have documented the relationship between anthocyanin and improved eyesight and the easing of eye fatigue.

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Further USDA research has also found that various compounds in vacciniums are helpful in reducing obesity and heart disease.

There is a great deal of research now taking place on the many health benefits of blueberries, but if you eat about a cup a day, you just might be the beneficiary of all kinds of good stuff.

Blueberry plants are just now available in garden stores and it’s a great time to plant.

Blueberries are one of the easiest plants to grow.

Despite of all you’ve heard about pollination, blueberries are technically self-fertile.

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Now is a great time to plant blueberries because you will often get a few berries the first year on some of the more mature plants. they can fit into almost any garden area.

Don’t hesitate to blend them in with other acid-loving broad-leaved plants like rhododendrons, Pieris japonica or Viburnum tinus.

Treat your blueberry plants more as ornamentals rather than small fruits, and use them as part of your landscaping.

One plant by itself looks out of place, but a grouping of three or five, placed close together, blends nicely into any planting.

For a real novelty, try a true dwarf variety called ‘Top Hat’. This compact strain seldom grows more than 18 inches high and is well suited to bonsai pots. Granted, its flavour is not quite the same as some of the commercial varieties, but its fruit still tastes good on cereal or over ice cream.

A more flavourful low variety is the cute little ‘Brunswick’ that only grows six to eight inches high and two feet wide and is quite at home planted in a bed of heathers or dwarf conifers.

Most blueberry varieties fall into early, mid- or late-season classifications. With our ideal growing area, I recommend planting one of each type to prolong the harvest period. Now you can stretch the season ever further by planting the extra early variety called ‘Spartan’ and the extra late one called ‘Elliot’.

If you’re hung up on really big berries, then the largest in the world are the ‘Darrow’ and ‘Chandler’. Both have great flavour.

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The newest innovation is 3-in-1 blueberries, where early, midseason and late varieties are all planted together for longer harvesting. It’s a wonderful idea for containers or small space gardens.

Now is a great time to plant blueberries because you will often get a few berries the first year on some of the more mature plants. Blueberries are truly a wonderful addition to any garden and one of the very best health foods in the world.

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Nothing to do but move in! Loads of upgrades make this 3 bedroom and den home a great deal. These value added upgrades include: laminate floors on main, newer carpet up, spacious upgraded kitchen with built-in wall unit, blinds & appliances. Sunny kitchen has sliders that lead to a private patio area. Loads of storage in the 9x10 attic space plus 31 ft garage can hold all the extra stuff! 2 pc bath on main, gas fireplace with oak mantle. Extra parking in driveway and playground for kids. Roofs redone in 2007. Low strata fees $185. Walk to all amenities.

FORE !!! New Listing

$

SERVICE

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

Exceptional Value!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

3200 sqft Rancher 5 Bedrooms / 2 Kitchens Mountain Views / Private Yard

Custom 7200 sqft home on 1 Acre backing onto the 9th hole on Mission Golf Course Is this a mansion??? you decide: 9 bathrooms / 5 decks / RV parking & views 7883 Nelson... offered at $1,450,000

U LT I M AT E

274,900

Call Janet for viewing 604-351-6772

#17 - 11588 - 232nd St., Maple Ridge

New Construction: 13495 Balsam New Construction: 23422 Huston OPEN Sun 1 - 4

Greenbelt Lot 3200 sqft Home still time to pick your finishing $599,500

4200 sqft Home 4 (or 5) bed Greenbelt View MOVE IN READY $649,500

Sell the car and walk !!!

1/4 Acre Lot / 3 bed Rancher / Workshop City Water

442 - 22661 Lougheed 900 sqft / 2 bed Top Floor MOVE IN READY ONLY $164,800

Newer Roof

Park Like Setting 11850 243rd $399,900

NEW LISTING... 1 Acre

900 49, 6 $ y Onl

OPEN SUN 2 - 4

OPEN SAT 2 - 4

305-12206-224 St.

778-846-3200

• Spencer’s Ridge! Featuring GRANITE counter tops, fully fenced and landscaped yard, vaulted ceilings • Large GOURMET KITCHEN with walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances package • Spacious open main floor plan, fully finished basement (easily suite-able) with separate entrance • Close to schools and parks. Come see this beautiful home for yourself!

Chase Shymkiw Brookside Realty

11933 - 224th St., Maple Ridge

jeremy@jeremygmccarthy.ca j

John Carlson

24238-103A Ave

• Spencer’s Ridge! Brand new home with 10 Year New Home Warranty • Located at the end of a dead end quiet street • Fully fenced and landscaped yard, fully finished basement (easily suiteable) with separate entrance • HUGE GARAGE! TOO MANY UPGRADES TO LIST! Come see this beautiful home for yourself!

Jeremy McCarthy

www.RobPoole.ca

519,900

$

24171-103A Ave

#

• Perfect two bedroom unit in Cottonwood Place • Bright spacious apartment located in central Maple Ridge • Updated flooring and paint, as well as newer appliances • Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, each on opposite sides of the unit for more privacy

3400 sqft RANCHER / Complete reno Granite Counters / hardwood Floors City Water / Amazing View & Privacy End of the road at 8792 Goundrey

OPEN SAT 2 - 4

519,900

$

199,900

$

604-839-6495

chaseshymkiw@royallepage.ca

ONE PERCENT 2011 Presidents Club

Call or Text 604-612-0080 • john@johnnyonepercent.com

REALTY

Top 1% Sales • Low 1% Realty Commissions • Johnny One Percent Open Saturday 2-4 pm

$

399,900

#62 - 11720 Cottonwood Dr.

Open Sunday 2-4 pm

Hot new end unit townhome with double garage & tons of parking. Fenced yard with greenbelt & mtn views! Fully finished bsmt with full bath. Excellent location in complex - feels wide open. Same unit just sold at $405k!

699,900

Very attractive and nearly square 2 acre parcel w/gentle southern slope & equestrian trails at your doorstep. Fenced & cross fenced with barn & triple garage/ workshop. 2600 sq. ft. home w/5 bdrms & major updates.

Attached Home With Benefits

$

358,800

23620 Tamarack Lane

$

538,800

Simply a 10 out of 10. Custom built and shows new with solid maple floors and extra built-in maple cabinets in living and dining areas. Fantastic covered deck off kitchen. Professionally finished 1 bdrm suite.

RV parking.

Fraser River View!

Half duplex with no strata fees on one of the quietest no through streets on the West side. Immaculately finished with 3 bdrms, 2 baths. Huge greenbelt lot . Walk to shopping and transit.

Needs nothing!

Why pay more?

519,900

It Sparkles!

Horse Lovers Delight

$

$

Come see for yourself this amazing and fully renovated 4 bdrm home on near 10,000 sq. ft. lot in desirable Tamarack location. Private back yard with no homes visible behind.

Awesome master suite! 5’ crawl space for easy storage.

$

244,900

Upscale River Gardens with views of Fraser and just steps away from WC Express. Quality building and super, fully renovated 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit that is clean as a whistle! Oversize covered balcony. Immediate possession

The Colonial

$

224,900

For adults age 19+.

This upper end unit is in the best location in the complex. Away from 224th st and sides onto quiet greenbelt. Gorgeous view of the Golden Ears! 2 bdrms, 2 baths. Automatic chair lift. Close to ECRA.

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD Happy Seller Saved

$$$ #101 - 22275 - 123rd Ave. Superb West Pitt Location

Happy Seller Saved

$$$ 12023 - 234th St., Maple Ridge

$

479,800

This gem just needs a little polishing. Big and versatile, with 4 bdrm bsmt home on 188 St with views over ALR to the West.

RV parking to the side and bsmt suite potential. Newer roof & fenced back yard with gazebo. Very quiet!

Perfect Place to Build Workshop

New Listing in Foxborough Hills

This huge 14,000+ sq. ft. lot with all city services is an ideal place to build a workshop! Solid and partly renovated 5 bdrm character home has suite potential as well as newer roof, furnace, kitchen & main bath.

Not yet on MLS. One of the biggest units in the development with highest unit entitlement. 3 big bdrms up and open living & dining areas on main w/galley kitchen.

Seller wants quick sale so price is below comparables.

$

369,900

$

262,500

Full Realtor Services • Free Market Evaluation • www.onepercentrealty.com

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We Never Stop Moving 604-467-9300

www.coldwellbankermapleridge.com www coldwellbankermapleridge coldwellban ld llb k l id com 22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

TRI-TEL REALTY

Bonnie Telep

Terry Passley & Associates

TRI-TEL REALTY U LT I M AT E

S E R V I C E

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

tpassley@yahoo.com

Kim Fabbro

TRI-TEL REALTY

604-467-9300

Remember... your bank works for the bank,

Bonnie Telep works for you!

9940 - 272nd., Maple Ridge

$

399,000

• 1.03 acres backing onto acreage • House needs TLC, great project home • 3091 sq. ft. bsmt entry • 5 bdrms, rec rm, solarium

22815-126B Ave., Maple Ridge

13611 Birdtail., Maple Ridge

$

Paying High Interest Rates on Your Credit Card!

$

798,888

• 4369 sq. ft. 2 storey with full bsmt • Spectacular views from mts to cypress bowl • 11 ft ceiling, great rm & kitch • Granite counters, glass tile backsplash

679,900 Inc HST

3.00

%

Check us out at www.bonnietelep.com

Call Bonnie Today!

C Yo reÀnance expert Your

• 3400 sq. ft. finished • 2 bedroom legal suite down • Guest rm with full ensuite • Double garage • Close to town centre, shopping and rec centre

604-467-9300 *OAC - Rates subject to change.

Certain conditions apply.

Elida Baxter

MARSHELL FORSTER

604-561-4012

604-467-9300

22519 Dewdney Trk Road, Maple Ridge

5 BRAND NEW HOMES 13619 McKercher Dr., M.R.

23942 Dewdney Trk Rd., M.R. $

THE

• High end home with views of Golden Ears Mtns and valley below • 2 storey with full unfin bsmt • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths • 50 year roof • Quality finishings

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4

12652 - 228 St., Maple Ridge $

429,900 Inc HST

• Living/family rm • Computer niche • 3 bedrooms • 3 1/2 baths • Double garage • Close to schools, shopping, park & transit

569,900 Inc HST

• 1925 sq. ft. rancher • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Double garage • Close to town centre, shopping and rec centre

RALPH TELEP TEAM 604-467-9300 www.ralphtelep.com

$

$

399,000

23193 - 116 Ave., Maple Ridge • 1458 sq. ft. rancher • New laminate, • 3 bedrooms baseboards & paint • 2 bathrooms • Fully fenced Yard Bring Your Offers!

• Family rm

Jeff

TRI-TEL REALTY

Ralph Telep

*

449,999

24877 Smith Ave., M.R. 7,191 sq. ft. corner lot half blk to Blue Mtn Elementary & Garibaldi Secondary schools. 1,642 sq. ft. home has vaulted ceilings, 2 gas f/p’s, open concept in the living & dining rms. Kitchen, family rm & eating area combined w/nice big island to work at. 3 bdrms, RV parking. Bonus - new roof and garage door.

Cass TRI-TEL REALTY

Jenny Shin Dave Telep

Vicki Cunningham

Unlicensed Assistant

NEW LISTINGS THIS WEEK!!!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 2 Bedroom Mortgage Helper!

• Over 3500 sq. ft.

• 4 bedrooms up • 2 bedroom suite down • 2 Storey with full bsmt • Just 5 years old $ 589,800 • Corner lot on no thru St. 24030 - 113A Avenue, Maple Ridge

$

224,800

Great Pitt Meadows Location!

• 1065 sq. ft.

• Open plan, 9’ • 2 bdrms ceiling • 2 baths • Secure parking • Ground floor unit • Immaculate suite

#104 - 12464 - 191B St., P.M.

First Time Buyer

This Weeks Gold Star!

2 bedroom, 1 bath, 941 sq. ft. centrally located with a pool! First time buyers, the value is right here! Let us help you get in here. $139,900

3300 sq. ft. 5 bedroom with all the toys!

Custom bar, pool room, hot tub, wood & slate decks. Entertainers dream.

Call to view today. $574,800

Equestrian Estate 11242 272nd St 2.5 usable acres with 3 bedroom remodeled home. Riding ring, 3 stall barn with tack room and lots more....

Call us for more details

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 Great Location

Reduced $10,000

$

369,800

• 1465 sq. ft. rancher • 3 bedrooms • 7,600 sq. ft. lot • New roof • Original hardwood floors

• 1119 sq. ft. corner unit • Beautiful open plan

• 2 bdrms 2 baths • Deck overlooking courtyard • Underground pkg

#201 - 22150 Dewdney Tk. Rd.

Great Location • One acre • 3,191 sq. ft.

• 2 kitchens • 3 bdrms up • 2 double garages • 3 bdrm suite • 2 master bdrms down

$

279,800

Like New!

589,800

27111-122nd Ave., M.R.

11841 Hawthorne Street, Maple Ridge

$

$

$

359,800

Private Location • 1,690 sq. ft. 2 storey • 5 bedrooms • 7,200 sq. ft. lot

• Extensive reno’s • Private master suite • Two wired sheds

20295 Lorne Ave., M.R.

299,800

Ground Floor Unit!

• 1,260 sq ft • 2 bdrms + den • 2 full baths • New flooring

• New H/W tank • Freshly painted • NO STAIRS! • Walk to amenities

#30 - 19160 - 119 Ave., P.M.

1 Acre French Colonial

Charming Rancher

$123k Below Assessed

Solid brick, 4 bedroom, 4 bath, French Colonial home with too many details to list. Call for your private tour of this gated estate today.

Listed at $798,000.

3 bedroom, 1 bath, renovated and cute rancher on huge central lot with sheds, decks and much more. The best investment or 1st time buyer property.

Only $379,000

4.46 acres. 1900 sq. ft. house. This property will be sold very quickly! Be the buyer!

Call us for more details.

Asking $499,900

OPEN SUNDAY 12-1:30

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

23592 - 112B Ave., M.R.

10356 Jackson Rd., M.R.

23228 - 130 Ave., M.R.

4 bedroom + den up. Huge beautiful new home with 2 bedroom suite built by builder. Backs onto tree farm.

Come See! $544,000

Priced over $30,000 below current assessment! 3,000 sq. ft. , 6 yr old home featuring 4 bdrms up, den on main, bsmt ready to go for 2 bdrm + den suite.

All this for only $499,900. Call Now!

4 bedroom completely reno’d open plan, family home on .28 acre lot steps from Alouette River, Maple Ridge park. $479,000

Call Us! 604.467.9300 Agents To The Stars!

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Each office independently owned and operated

22308 Dewdney Trunk Rd • Maple Ridge • 604.466.2838

#2 19126 Ford Road • Pitt Meadows • 604-459-2838

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J Fedorko ohn

604-836-1563 johnfedorko.myubertor.com

Allow me to introduce you to your New Home

Prestigious Balsam Creek Open Saturday & Sunday 1–4:30

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM $499,900 + HST

V925872

Quality built

REDUCED

$282,000 Great Family Home

Fabulous Starter Town House

13301 237A Street Maple Ridge

13-23151 Haney Bypass

• • • • •

• • • • •

Great corner lot Radiant floor heating throughout Master bed on main floor Large open kitchen w/nook Best price in Rock Ridge

3 Bedroom 3 bathroom Over 1400 sq. ft living space Double garage Family oriented complex Vacant – quick possession possible

+ HST

13436-235th Street

by Scott Charlton Construction Ltd.

• 2 storey with unfinished basement • Open floor plan with den on main • 3 bdrm, 3 bath • 2879 sq. ft.

• Laundry room

$629,000 V907886

• 3628 sq. ft.

• 4 bdrms, 3 baths • Open kitchen with large walk-in pantry • Covered deck with outdoor fireplace • Balcony off flex room • 2 storey w/ unfin. bsmt

$635,900 + HST

V925554

$585,900

13418-235th Street • 3872 sq. ft.

• 3 bdrms, 3 baths • Open kitchen w/ large island • Formal dining room & living room • Grand entrance • 2 storey w/ unfin. bsmt

+ HST

V869873

13391 Balsam • 3299 sq. ft.

• 3 bdrms, 3 baths • Great room concept with granite and 2 tone cabinets in kitchen • Open loft area upstairs • Fully landscaped & fenced • Walk out basement

Peter • Kim • Paul

604-467-0811 www.thehayesteam.com

Independently owned and operated

Peter Hayes

Paul Hayes

Kim Hunter

For the way you live

TAKE A STEP BACK IN TIME 1945 LAURIER AVE, Port Coquitlam

This gorgeous heritage home is steeped in history. It was originally owned by a Japanese-Canadian First World W hero but later confiscated after the bombWar ing of Pearl Harbour. It was used for a short time as the Japanese Embassy. The present home owners have restored it to its early dignified beginnings and it is part of the Port Coquitlam Heritage Resource Inventory.

$724,900

Personal Real Estate Corporationn

M TEA Selling?

Buying?

COLLEEN

604-561-0053

JEFF

LUKE

www.rpluke.com

J an Hickman

#29 – 23580 DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD RANCHER TOWNHOME!!

• ‘50 PLUS’ 2 BEDROOM, 1 ½ BATH RANCHER • NEW FLOORING, PAINT, CROWN MOLDING • GAS FIREPLACE, NEWER ROOF

The Realtor who unites “Hearts and Homes”

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$549,900!!

23728 – 110TH AVENUE JUST LISTED!!

• 3388 FOOT 2 STOREY & BASEMENT HOME • ‘OAKVALE’ BUILT, SHOWHOME QUALITY • WONDERFUL IN-LAW SET UP. LOADED

$339,900!!

SELLERS TRANSFERRED

GS BOTH HOMES OPEN SUN 2 - 4 PM UNITS 58 & 57 11355 236TH STREET

Both end units backing onto private greenbelt. Lookie-lu’s and buyers too–4 bedrooms, 3 baths, updated kitchens and flooring, media rooms, upper loft areas, 2700 sq. ft. and double garages.

These townhomes have it all and price is just $364,800.

23960 ABERNETHY BASEMENT ENTRY!!

• GREAT ROOM, ISLAND KITCHEN, SUITE READY • GATED PARKING FOR THE MOTORHOME • WALK TO MEADOWRIDGE SCHOOL OR GOLF

$394,000!!

Jan Hickman 604-828-3445

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629

• 67 X 128 FOOT, FLAT, FENCED LOT • 1,944 SQUARE FOOT SPLIT ENTRY HOME • NEWER ROOF, ROOM FOR 4 BEDROOMS

OPEN Sun. Mar. 11th 2-4 pm

$499,900!! $

799,900

12380 269TH STREET 4 BDR RANCHER ON ACREAGE 4 bdrm / 4 bath / 2110 sqft Gourmet kitchen Top quality SS appliances Hardwood Maple Flooring throughout Nanny suite • 3 car detached garage Private south facing back yard

$

499,900

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT RANCHER? • Recently renovated 3 bdrm / 2 bath rancher • Updated kitchen, new cabinetry, new flooring • Newer roof, windows • Newer high efficiency furnace • Large fenced back yard • Great family neighbourhood

www.AskRobJeeves.com

•

#8 – 20888 MCKINNEY WESTSIDE TOWNHOME!!

• 1711 FOOT THREE BEDROOM PLUS DEN • BEAUTIFULLY FRESHENED & UPDATED • ROOF IS DONE, NEW FURNACE, WATER HEATER

$419,900!!

12209 – 214TH STREET WEST MAPLE RIDGE!!

Ask Rob Jeeves

• • • • • •

Licensed Assistant

$599,900!!

$214,500!!

LUKE

IN IST

604-657-6830 www.artneufeld.com

12350 HILLSIDE STREET WALKOUT BASEMENT RANCHER!!

• INVEST: MULTIFAMILY OCP DESIGNATION • 68 X 110 LOT WITH FRUIT TREES & BUSHES • EASY SUITE POTENTIAL, NEWER ROOF

$849,900!!

$489,900 LARGE CORNER LOT • Basement entry in the Davidson Subdivision • 3 bdrm / 3 bath / 2766 sqft • Huge deck & patio • 2 car oversized garage + extra parking • Awesome view of Golden Ears Mtn. • Only blocks to Elem. + High School

email: rjeeves@shaw.ca

24103 – 102B AVENUE HOMESTEAD BY CAVALIER!!

• SPOTLESS 2577 FOOT BASEMENT 2 STOREY • 4 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHROOMS, REC ROOM • GREENBELT, FENCED YARD, DOUBLE GARAGE

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

Each office independently owned and operated

11267 PALMER ROLPH 2 FAMILY COUNTRY HOME!!

• 2 KITCHENS, 2 LAUNDRIES, 5 BATHROOMS • 7 BEDROOMS POSSIBLE, 3.72 ACRES • VIRTUALLY 2 YEAR OLD ‘LOG LOOK’ HOME

604.466.2838

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For the way you live

Terri Smith 778-988-1224

JustinRealHEstate ennessey Specialist.

OFFICE 604-466-2838

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4

LifeStyles Realty Independently Owned and Operated.

22308 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge BC V2X 3J2

www.justinhennessey.com

DIRECT: 604.805.4669 E-MAIL: JUSTIN@JUSTINHENNESSEY.COM $

$

656,000

HOT PROPERTY! But cool in the summer with the heat pump! This quality built three storey home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac and is surrounded by greenery. Come see this special home Sunday 1-4 at 24314 105A, MR. Lots of executive family living space here! Impressive home!

NEW LISTING – 2 BED/2 BATH APARTMENT

418,000

FAMILY APPROVED! Mom & Dad will approve the price too! This adorable Cape Cod home offers you four bedrooms, a fenced in backyard (with great mountain view) and a new back deck great for summer bbq’ing! All this is on a family friendly quiet street too! View today – call Terri at 778988-1224

MAGNOLIA GATE

View more pictures and information at www.terrismith.ca

$229,900

DEBBIE SHEPPARD

• Corner unit with ground floor access to sunny southern exposed patio • Walking distance to schools, transit, and all downtown amenities • Modern appliances and granite counter tops

debbiesheppard.com

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4PM

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

$229,800

$

$

259,500!

#602-22230 NORTH AVE, MR PENTHOUSE– IT’S A BEAUTY • VIEWS of Fraser River, Mt. Baker • 2 bedroom, 2 washroom apt.

• Plenty of cupboards & counterspace in kitchen with eating bar • High ceilings, insuite laundry • Pets allowed.

• • • • • •

429,900

#23-22308-124TH AVE, MR

JUST REDUCED!

JUST REDUCED! What a price for this lovely END UNIT, Backing GREENBELT 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms Central air conditioning Gas fireplace, insuite laundry Enclosed garage

• West Maple Ridge quiet cul-de-sac • Large country kitchen, covered patio • Formal dining room, featured brick/ gas fireplace in living room • Spacious master with soaker tub in ensuite, • 2 more bdrms up, double garage

Ron Antalek

8387 Nelson St. 18 Acres $795,000

INVEST IN LAND • 2 adjoining parcels in the Mission Urban Reserve • Build your dream home in an area of executive homes and golf courses • Great Hobby Farm with holding potential for the future

For more information or to map on google earth visit www.justinhennessey.com

OPEN HOUSE EVERY DAY 12 - 5

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

THE

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1 - 4

IN BC

TEAM

NEW 2 STOREY HOMES

NEW HOMES WITH A VIEW Starting at $439,000

#23 - 12227 Skillen Street, Maple Ridge

Showhome at 10558 Jackson Rd, Maple Ridge

$

315,000

TOWNHOUSE • West Maple Ridge backing onto greenbelt park with a fenced yard and a patio • 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Garage with storage • Near Laity View French Immersion Elementary & Westview High, park and transit

• ALBION TERRACES quality built nicely finished new 2 storey homes with basements.

Separate entrance. Easy to make into an inlaw suite.

Appliances, blinds and landscaping included 9 foot ceilings on the main floor.

Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, island and desk.

• Gas fireplace in the family rm.

• Attached or detached double garage. www.albionterraces.com • • • •

MAIN STONE CREEK

New homes starting at $463,900

Show Home at 10132 - 240 Street, Maple Ridge • • • • • •

Quality built 2 storey homes with basements Built by Onni Group 3 or 4 bedrooms Open floor plans Gas fireplace in the Great room Maple kitchen with granite countertops, island & pantry • Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, garberator • Double garage

OPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT FRI 1 - 4

OPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT FRI 1 - 4

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 1 - 4

NEW 2 STOREY HOMES LEGAL SUITE

NEW TOWNHOMES

BLOW OUT PRICES

Starting at $329,900

Starting at $329,900

New 2 Storey With Finished Basement

Hostess at 24256 - 101A Avenue, Maple Ridge Starting at $489,900 • New 2 storey homes with 2 bedrooms in the daylight basements with a separate entrance • Gas fireplace in the family room. Maple Kitchens • Double and single garages • Only 3 left!!!

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

Johnny Pacheco, Louise Antalek*, Ron Antalek, Cory Lunsted* & Rob Johnson

Ron Antalek Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Independently owned & operated (*Based on total transactions Re/Max Western Canada Team 2010) *LICENSED ASSISTANT

www.ronantalek.com www.robrealtor.com (multi-picture tours)

Starting at $589,900

Hostess at 13751 Silver Valley Road, Maple Ridge • Silver Views new 2 storey homes ready to move into • Only 3 left. Finished basements with separate entrance • 2 homes with legal suites • Deluxe finishings • Two gas fireplaces • Double and triple garages • Great location

Show Home at #15 –11252 Cottonwood Dr, Maple Ridge • COTTONWOOD RIDGE • Nicely finished townhomes with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Some have a finished basement • Hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops, crown moldings • Gas fireplace • Garage for 2 cars • 6 appliances and blinds included

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

Showhome at #7 - 13771 - 232A Street, Maple Ridge (off 232 St. onto Silver Valley Rd.) • SILVER HEIGHTS ESTATES • New townhomes in a lovely area • Some townhomes have a finished basement and a view • 3 and 4 bedrooms • Maple cabinets, granite countertops • 5 appliances and blinds included • Gas fireplace • Single and double garages to choose from

Each office independently owned and operated

Mountain View Backing onto Greenbelt Starting at $539,000

Show Home at 23616 - 118 Avenue, Maple Ridge • Highland Creek new 2 storey homes.

• Full basements with separate entrance • Maple kitchen with granite countertops & island, pantry • Great room with gas fireplace • 4 bedrooms upstairs.

• Includes 5 appliances & blinds • Greenbelt/park setting near schools & park

604.466.2838

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Daily Light Savings

SPRING AHEAD $

CHRISTINE & RALPH

DAVE

959,900

Fishers Dream Home & Acreage

959,900 12680 239 St 1 $

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4

439,900 21009 River Road $

Imagine, Wild Steelhead at your back door are one of the benefits you’ll enjoy from this serene river front 2 acres. Once you drive over your private bridge you’ll take a break from all the hustle and bustle life throws at you. Enjoy this 4 level home 4 bedroom with awesome covered deck ,pool ,hot tub, park like setting and much much more. Located only 5 minutes from towncore, shopping, schools and commuting.

You owe it to yourselves to have a look at this rare beauty.

Call Bob for personal showings.

See it on virtual tour MLS #V907627

Golf Course Near By

RICKARD

Brookside Realty

TEDFORD www.ralphtedford.com

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

www.daverickard.com

info@ralphtedford.com & christinetedford@hotmail.com

604-467-5000

daverickard@shaw.ca

HOMES IN MAPLE RIDGE & MISSION ave been All lots h D BY $10,000 REDUCE 10 7 left

Great location, schools, shopping, golf courses commuter routes. REMODELLING: new laminate, carpeting, painting, kitchen appliances, some plumbing, recent roofing.

LARGE YARD: Covered sundeck, 2 covered parking plus RV. FAST POSSESSION POSSIBLE. Lots of good sized rooms plus train room complete with town site, mountain, tunnels and train sets. New torch on roof.

SUITEABLE. FINISHED BASEMENT.

Mission Riverview Estates

Lots start from $

174,900

• Gated community • Stunning River & Valley views • 7 lots available in Cul-de-Sac • Lots start from $174,900 • Builders terms available • Custom Built Homes by your choice of Builder

See it on virtual tour MLS #V919421 10319 240A ST ALBION

Bob Terepocki

2 to choose from

604- 817-2920

$

119,800 Moonlight Grove

A 55+ year complex that’s walking distance to downtown. Buses just 2 blocks away. Unit comes with one parking spot. Excellent condition with newer kitchen, countertops, appliances and flooring. Faces west with its own private balcony.

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bobterepocki@hotmail.com

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

A portion on every sales commission is donated to Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, 100% sent to Cythera House - Ridge Meadows

Let my expertise

SELL YOU! S ELL Y OU!

LISTING WANTED L ISTING W ANTED

$

276,900 NEAT AS A PIN!

End unit that’s been totally renovated!

New floors, blinds, fresh paint. Excellent floor plan with living rm and family rm, huge master bdrm with sitting area and vaulted ceilings. Close to visitor and handicapped parking and an easy walk to transit, schools & shopping.

$

499,900 Spencer’s Ridge

This 6 bdrm, 2 storey w/full bsmt has a huge rec rm down, family/great rm and living rm. Detached garage is accessed from rear lane and still lots of additional parking. High quality features from a high quality builder. Extra touches & additions at no extra cost.

HOMES IN COQUITLAM & PORT MOODY STARTING AT $

7 AVAILABLE

1 SOLD

765,000

$

$

1,935,000

26271 116th Ave M.R. • 16.8 acres • 10 box stall barn • High end finishing • Over 5800 sq ft home • On no thru road • Equestrian potential

879,000

284,900

$

$

34513 Cambridge Pl. Mission

27 20699 12OB Ave

• Beautiful views of the valley & river • Custom with high end finishings • On greenbelt Pool

• 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms • Full fenced • Nicely Updated • Extra parking • Private & quiet complex

639,900 948 Cathness St., Glenayre Popular Glenayre location. Remodeled home in excellent condition. Newer carpet over retained H/W floors which are apparently in good condition. Shows very well and is easy to show. Close to French Immersion & Elementary Schools. Family orientated neighbourhood. Sought after area. Won’t last long.

Call for details

Gislason 2 storey with full bsmt plan. High quality builders with great vision. Act quick to customize this home on the inside. 3 bedroom plan with huge walk-in closet. 9ft ceilings on the main and an extensive moulding and trim package. Home has legal suite. Views of the Valley.

BURKE MOUNTAIN OPEN SAT 11 - 1

Ravensdale 2 LEFT $ $

237,500

#14 19696 Hammond Rd • Complex on park like setting • 3 bedrooms • Lots of storage space • Updated kitchen

174,900

158,500

$

$

202- 20556 113th Ave

408 12283 224th St

• Close to West Coast Express and schools • 2 bedrooms • Great for investor or first time home buyer

• Top floor studio penthouse • Like new. Faces green space • S/S appliances and he W/D • Lots of up grades • Close to transportation

OPEN SAT 1-3 #305 11963 223rd Street

174,900

$

8705 Grand View Drive, Chilliwack

• Very spacious, 2 bed, 2 bath • On quiet side of the Building • Central location, minutes to transportation

Bob va va vandenBrink, R.I.(BC)

604-812-2894 bobvandenbrink@shaw.ca

158,500

$

Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

• Rancher with finish basement.

• Over 2 acres, view of the river • Large shop very private.

Amanda vandenBrink

604-619-2164 4 amandavandenbrink@shaw.ca

www.clickmyhome.ca

839,900

Instant hot water system, h/w floors, ceramic tile, granite countertops, incredible moulding pkg, pre-wired for surround sound. Full body showers & rainheads, dbl jacuzzi & porcelain tiles. All built in appliances PLUS a 1 bdrm LEGAL suite.

VICTORIA PARK ONLY 3 LEFT!

$ 789,000 Gorgeous!

3 storey home in cul-de-sac with full walk-out bsmt LEGAL suite. 4 bdrms up 2 bdrm suite down. Bsmt also has rec rm and storage space. Quality builder with attention to detail. Just a short walk to schools, transportation and rec centre.

SELLING HOMES FROM COQUITLAM TO PORT MOODY

WE HAVE YOU COVERED

$ 859,000 Hollybrook - 1 Left!

Hardwood throughout main floor, kitchen upgrades galore & living room with feature wall fireplace. Basement is fully finished to include roughed in wet bar in rec room. Detached garage is 400 sq.ft. Close to shopping, Hyde Creek Rec Centre and schools.

$ 779,900 Greenbelt On 3 Sides!

Gorgeous 3 storey home with LEGAL suite (if required) with self contained laundry. Room for RV’s and/or boats.

Covered deck overlooks the greenbelt where privacy abounds. 4 bdrms up and a 1 bdrm suite down. Just a short walk to schools and transportation.

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TEAMTELEP

FOR LEASE

www.teamtelep.com

Retail Space

Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com • #24-11229 232nd St.

$269,900

Dave 604-341-0783

22986 Gilbert Dr. VALLEY LUXURY OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4 • SILVER 1 year old with New Home Warranty

END UNIT ON GREENBELT • Excellent well managed complex • Over 1200 sq ft with 3 bedrooms up • Large private fenced yard backing onto greenbelt • Great location, walk to schools and shops • Unit shows great! Very clean with some updating • Great Starter! Why rent when you can own!

• Gourmet kitchen with s/s appliances & granite • Over 2000 sq ft with 3 bedrooms up & 3 baths • Open “Great Room” layout with fully fenced yard • Mountain Views • Better than New!

$449,900

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

24355 102nd Ave.

$379,900

Call Brenda at (604)816-6961 for more details.

Call Brenda (604)816-6961

Al & Brenda

TRAVIS FRANKLIN

HOME SWEET HOME

$589,900

Residential & Commercial Real Estate

Cell: 604-351-0235 • E-mail: travis_franklin@telus.net OPEN SUN 12-3

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

549,900

TRADITIONAL LAYOUT • • • •

Call Team Telep today! 604-467-3871 DAVE TELEP PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

“Our service will move you.”

Completely renovated Extensive interior finishing Roof top deck off master Loft & Nanny Suite

BELMAR TERRACE 147,900

Email: brenda@ brendaexner.com 20 YEAR LIFE MEMBER MEDALLION REALTOR

See full virtual tour at www.BrendaExner.com

• • • • •

Brand new kitchen Stainless steel appliances 4 bdrms with open floor plan 7,798 sq. ft. lot with view of Golden Ears Walking distance to schools & town

MLS # V932348

EXNER

604-818-9851 www.jasonexner.com Open House The ‘Kanaka’’ Offered

COTTONWOOD VILLAGE TO $252,500 End unit 1456 sq ft townhome with huge livingroom, gas FP, large country kitchen and 2 piece XX bath upstairs.

Downstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a good sized laundry room. There is a patio off the master BR and a sundeck off the kitchen. Great family complex!

built by Falcon Homes

10267 244TH Street

NEW ON THE MARKET!

OPEN HOUSE: SAT. MAR. 10TH, 2-4PM

V933638

MLS #

23239 117TH AVE.

GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD

your family t your home t your town t your agent

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489,000

$

JASON

Experience working for you since 1980

Fabulous 2 BR end unit on the ground floor with a wrap around patio that’s great for entertaining.

This unit has been fully renovated with wood and marble floorings, new lighting, and secure fencing on the outside.

Walk to town and the West Coast Express.

One cat or dog OK, but no rentals at this time.

RENOVATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

MLS # V911921

BRENDA EXNER $

$

22870 123RD AVE. MAPLE RIDGE

11339 DARTFORD ST.

Call today for your free market analysis.

See virtual tours of all my listings at www.brendaexner.com

639,000

$

Looking to sell?

604 603 8043 604-603-8043

JENKINS

604.467.3871 www.brendajenkins.com

• Open floor plan with 18’ vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling rock fireplace • Beautiful back yard with large deck all backing onto greenbelt • Gourmet kitchen with island, s/s appliances and tons of cupboards • Unfinished Basement awaiting ideas • Large master bedroom with walk in closet and ensuite with double vanity • Walk to SRT high school

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

Big Family Wanted Beautiful 2 storey home backing onto greenbelt. 5 bedrooms. Huge master with cozy gas fireplace. Maple Kitchen. Finished basement. Private backyard with outdoor playground. Original show home and lovingly cared for.

Super neighbourhood.

24728 Kimola Drive

• Excellent neighborhood close to Albion Elementary & SRT • Large open kitchen with island • 3 bedrooms up • Fully finished basement great for the kids!

• Come have a look....you won’t be disappointed

$689,900

22363 Lougheed Highway

1000 sq.ft. of prime retail space. Super street frontage and great exposure to busy Lougheed Highway. Plenty of parking at the rear of the building. Asking $17.00 psf plus triple net expenses. Available immediately.

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!

MLS #V932395

Sat. March 10 2-4 PM

at only

$399,900

• 3 Bedroom could be 4 • Open plan - 9’ Ceilings on Main Floor • Finished basement with walkout • Greenbelt and trails across street • Very nice landscaping • Close to schools and parks • Call today for a personal tour!

33271 - 14TH AVE, MISSON • • • • •

1540 sq ft Rancher 3 Bed/2 Bath Central Location Full Crawlspace Newer Roof, Laminate Floors • Private Backyard

Offered at only $

299,000

OPEN HOUSE SAT 1-3PM

11764 STEEVES ST., MR

DICK HUBER

MIKE HUBER

604.250.3977 604.839.8647

SCOTT MEADUS 604.313.5727

OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4 PM • • • • •

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

22130 River Bend

FORECLOSURE $579,000 3 bedroom suite upstairs Legal 2 bedroom suite on ground level Additional 1 bedroom suite with separate entrance Close to schools, WC Express and GE Bridge

Comfortable three bedroom home in great family neighbourhood, just a few minutes from West Coast Express. Relax on the 500 sq.ft. cedar deck (new in 2009), and look out over the huge, level back yard. Lots of room here for a swing set, trampoline or above ground pool! Master bath has been completely redone with heated slate floor and soaker tub. New roof in 2010. Don’t miss this opportunity for affordable living! Just $415,000.

RON TEN BRINK 604-467-3871 email: rtenbrink@macrealty.com

Maple Ridge Office 22718 Lougheed Highway

MAGGIE PRINCE 604-862-4524

MPRINCE@MACREALTY.COM

12589 Bell Road • 5 acres • Reno’d House • Huge Barn

• Big country kitchen • Fenced, flat • 3 bdrms, 3 bath

Reduced to $764,900 W

RON MITCHELL Cell 604-617-9642 www.ronmitchell.bc.ca

604.467.3871

23995 121ST. AVE. MLS# V934122 $

578,800

www.macrealty.com

www.macrealty.com www.macauction.ca

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A123-2099 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam T: 604-468-0010 F: 604-468-0042

550-20395 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge (Westgate Centre) T: 604-465-0030 F: 604-465-0016

Medallion Club Qualifier 2011 “Thank you to all past and current clients for your support and referrals”

Roy Choi 604 465 0030

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

roychoi.ca

Service in Korean and English

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Mention this ad to receive FREE evaluation and EXTRA GSAVINGS

550-20395 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge Located in Westgate Centre.

JOHN KENNEY 604-727-7848 JohnKenney@kw.com

RICHARD BURLEIGH richardburleigh.com 2 Units to Choose From

#3501 2980 Atlantic Ave, Coquitlam

Open House Sunday, March 11th 2–4 PM

#207 & #302 11957 223rd Street • • • •

778-878-1347

$

534,900

Downtown Maple Ridge Over 1000 square feet 2 bedrooms Strata Fee includes heat, gas & hot water

12071 204B Street, Maple Ridge This beautifully maintained home is just what you’ve been looking for. Brand new roof just installed two weeks ago. Magnified fenced backyard for the children’s safety and plenty of outdoor deck and patio space to entertain your family and friends. The downstairs suite could easily rent for $800/month.

$

147,000

Julia Perrie

$

659,900

These spacious suites have everything.

Top of the line lighting and plumbing fi xtures. The decor is New York and Paris inspired luxury design. Minutes to the WC Express, Coquitlam Town Centre shopping, all levels of schools and Coquitlam Library. Environmentally Responsible roof top Garden and waterfall design that operates using recaptured rainwater.

604-313-6158

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FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION, MARKET EVALUATION CALL ME, ANYTIME! #203 19677 Meadow Gardens, Pitt Meadows

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 11th 2-4 pm 12071 204B Street, Maple Ridge $

524,000

$

RYAN HARTT

282,000

Call 778-866-7478 www.RyanHartt.ca

11844 Meadowlark Drive, Maple Ridge

FREE 3 MINUTE HOME EVALUATION

REDUCED!

Andy Wallace 604.323.3613

$

434,900

LOOKING to buy or sell? Contact me for a free, no obligation, market evaluation!

andywallace@shaw.ca

$

11282 Burnett Street, Maple Ridge

• Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse • Close to schools and shopping

• 3 bdrm, 3 bath • Recently renovated kitchen, hardwood floors, carpets, roof, fi xtures, and more!

• Applianced included • Huge yard with storage • Recreation and shopping nearby

Beautiful family home with fully finished walk-out, daylight basement with separate entrance. Spacious and bright kitchen with large island, soft close doors and drawers, eating area and attached family room with gas fireplace that looks out over the stamped concrete patio. Detached double car garage. Balance of 10 year warranty.

#204 19236 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

359,900

#18 11757 207 Street, Maple Ridge • New carpets, paint, doors, trim, blinds, HW tank, roof, appliances, windows and more!

400,000

$

269,900

Quiet street in the heart of Maple Ridge. This R2000 homes features ESWA heat, 2 X 6 Construction and everything the growing family is looking for. With a spacious kitchen overlooking a large deck and great big back yard there’s room for everyone! This is the first time home has been on the public market! Call quickly for your chance to view.

24124 102B Avenue, Maple Ridge

missionridgehomes.com

$

WOW! This gorgeous suite faces right over the golf course and the mountains! It is pristine with fresh paint, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. You can walk to shopping, restaurants, transit, West Coast Express and just minutes from 2 new bridges!

Not to mention, you can walk to Meadow Gardens Club House too!

This suite offers a private locker in addition to insuite storage so you have room for your golf clubs too! Did I mention the “knock your socks off” view?

$

194,900

NEW ROOF! NO HST!!! GREAT BIG one bedroom suite on the bright side of the building! 930 sq.ft., featuring a great big eat-in kitchen; great big bedroom ready for your great big furniture and a great big living/dining room perfect for entertaining! The utility room is large enough us convert into an office/man-cave/command central!

You can walk to all amenities from this sparkling suite! Imagine OWNING your own little piece of paradise instead of wasting your hard earned money on rent!

THIS COMMUNICATION IS NOT INTENDED TO CAUSE OR INDUCE BREACH OF AN EXISTING LISTING AND/OR BUYER’S AGREEMENT.

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

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Promontory-Custom-Chwk

2.21 acres with future townhomes development potential! Excellent holding property in Cedar Valley area. $849,900

View, view & more view!! Huge 7 bdrm, 6 full baths, den + fully finished bsmt.

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Excellent sized city lot. Private backyard.

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Excellent family home. Priced perfect for first-time buyers! Newlyweds!

Come have a look!!! $319,900

Quality buit w/trayed ceilings and crown mouldings. On main floor formal living & dining rooms & large family room off kitchen. Walk-out at level to flat, fenced backyard. $469,900

Customized 2 storey, 4300+ sqft home backs onto greenery & walk trails. 6 bdrms + den, 4 baths. Bsmt has sep. entry & could adapt for in-laws. Central air, fabulous Hot Tub! $599,900

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2760 sq.ft. rancher with full basement townhome in adult oriented complex.

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4 bdrms up!! 2 bdrms down!! This home sits on a 6600 sq. ft. lot close to shopping! Transit! Schools! Some new windows down. $319,500

Stone’s throw to Mission’s “Heritage Park”, 80x136 lot has 2 road frontages and view of Mt. Baker! Funky 1940’s home, 4 bdrms & loads of character. Newly added commercial kitchen. $284,900

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Building sites on property. $519,900

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Sunday, March 11 • The Alouette Field Naturalists travel to the Pitt Polder for early spring birding. Meet at 9:30 a.m.. at the second bridge (North Alouette River). Phone Duanne at 604-463-4387 for more information.

Tuesday, March 13 • Holy Wow Poetry is holding their monthly recital at the Maple Ridge ACT. Share your poetic flair or simply sit back and relax over a poetic main stream of steeping tea or coffee, listening to exciting and invigorating poems and songs. Maple Ridge ACT at 7 p.m. Call 604-476-2787 for more information • The Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild will be meeting at Whonnock lake Centre at 7:30 p.m. Visitors, guests, and new or potential members welcome, as are felters, knitters, basket makers, and anyone interested in any other fibre arts.

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Win opening game of provincials, 67-62 over No. 5 Handsworth

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The Maple Ridge Ramblers senior girls’ basketball team pulled off an opening round upset at the 2012 B.C. AAA Senior Girls’ High School Basketball Championships Wednesday night in North Vancouver, bumping off the Handsworth Royals, the No. 5 team in the province, by a score of 67-62.

“This was a big win for us, for sure, Handsworth is a very good team” said Ramblers head coach Don Herman. “But there are a lot of good teams at provincials.”

With the win, the No. 10-ranked Ramblers are through to the tournament quarterfinals, while knocking Handsworth out of contention for the provincial title.

The Royals entered the tournament as the No. 2 Lower Mainland seed, while Maple Ridge was the No. 6 seed from the Fraser Valley.

The Ramblers fell behind early in the game, and were on the wrong side of a 20-8 score in the first quarter.

Despite being down 12 points, Maple Ridge proceeded to go on a 23-5 run to close out the first half up 35-29.

Handsworth managed to tie the game 49-49 early in the fourth quarter, but the Ramblers wouldn’t relinquish the lead, finishing five points up on the Royals when the final buzzer sounded.

The Ramblers offence was led by Kolbie Orum, who single-handedly scored 34 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.

“She seems to enjoy that environment when the pressure is on,” Herman said. “She really elevated her game yesterday.”

Lauren Lamont scored 13 points, all in the fourth quarter, while Haeley Williams had eight points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.

“Lauren was very clutch for us and played very well defensively,” said Herman. “At the end of the game we were ahead by two, and Handsworth started to foul us and Lauren hit five of six free throws. Very clutch.”

With the win, the Ramblers are through to the tournament quarterfinals Thursday night against the No. 6-ranked South Kamloops Titans at Capilano University at 5:15 p.m.

• Visit basketball.bc.ca/aaagirls/ to follow the Ramblers’ progress at the 2012 B.C. AAA Senior Girls’ High School Basketball Championships.

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Lady Marauders (Left) Mikayla Quinn of the Pitt Meadows Marauders tries to dribble past a St. Thomas More Knights opponent during the 12th annual B.C. Grade 8 girls’ basketball championships at the local high school Thursday; (right) Jaylene Kehler takes a jump shot for Pitt, which lost the game.

Flames stay alive with win on the road

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The Ridge Meadows Flames managed to fend off elimination in their best-of-seven playoff series Wednesday night with a 4-2 win on the road over the Aldergrove Kodiaks.

“We got production from all four lines,” said Fiset. “When that happens, you’re going to have a pretty good game.”

The win brings the Pacific International Junior Hockey League playoff series to 3-2 in favour of the Kodiaks, giving the Flames the chance to force a deciding Game 7 with a win Thursday at home.

The Flames struck first Wednesday night at the Aldergrove Community Arena with a goal by Sean Pesut in the first period.

“It was really important for us to set the tone early on,” said Fiset.

After Aldergrove things up seconds later, Pesut scored his second of the night in the second period to restore the Flames lead. Pesut completed the hat trick early in the third to put the Flames up 3-1.

The Kodiaks scored a powerplay goal midway through the final frame, but a late goal

by Adam Bartsch ensured the Flames’ win.

Fiset said the team’s play Wednesday night was far more disciplined than Monday’s 8-2 loss on home ice.

“We took 12 straight penalties and that effectively took us out of the game,” said Fiset.

“I thought we did a much better job of staying out of the penalty box and didn’t buy in to all their cheap shots they’ve

been dishing out.”

However, after a Kodiak player took a run at Flames leading scorer Matthew Bissett late in Wednesday’s game, Danny Brandys stepped into the fray, earning himself a late game misconduct, resulting in a one-game suspension and keeping him out of the lineup for Thursday’s game.

Taking his place on the top line will be 16-year-old rookie Marco Ballarin.

“Not to take anything away from Danny – he’s the heart and soul of this team – but Marco has shown every game he can put this team on his back,” said Fiset. “Every time you go into the playoffs, you hope at least one player really rises to the occasion and takes their game to the next level, and for us that guy has been Marco.”

Fiset also singled out the strong play of Paul Piluso Wednesday night.

“He played very well defensively in the third period and blocked a lot of shots,” said Fiset. “He made a great play to set up Adam Bartsch’s goal late in the game.”

The Flames faced the Kodiaks Thursday at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge for Game 6 of their best-of-seven series, and needed a win to stay alive.

Fiset said his team had learned as much from its losses in the series as its wins.

“We can’t predict the outcome, but we can control our own play, and I think the guys see that,” said Fiset. “When we play a disciplined, focussed game, we win.”

Game 7 would be played in Aldergrove. A date had yet to be determined.

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Kickin’ it Nicole Seebauer (right) of the Fockers battles for possession of the ball with Barb Chaschin of the West Coast FC Synergy during a Division 4 silver game at Pitt Meadows Community Sports Field on Sunday.

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• The Maple Ridge Golf Club Men’s night tees off every Thursday beginning March 15. Weekly prizes. All skill levels welcome.

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Player Team G Justin Dorey Pilots 6 Jeremy Hamaguchi Sockeyes 1 Kevin Lourens Pilots 5 Riley Lamb Pilots 3 Rudi Thorsteinson Sockeyes 6 Quin Buckellew Wolf Pack 4 Thomas Hardy Kodiaks 4 Sean Pesut Flames 4 Kyzen Loo Sockeyes 3 Matthew Luongo Kodiaks 3 Scott McHaffie Kodiaks 3 Alex Martin Ice Hawks 1 Bradley Parker Pilots 3 Matthew Bissett Flames 3 Spencer McHaffie Kodiaks 3 Carter Popoff Sockeyes 3 Justin Rai Sockeyes 3 Ryan Cuthbert Ice Hawks 3 Michael Ball Sockeyes 2 Stephen Ryan Kodiaks 2 Cody Fidgett Ice Hawks 2 Ryan Cooper Sockeyes 1 Brandon Potomak Kodiaks 1 Dean Allison Sockeyes 2 Sam Vikich Devils 2 Mitchell Guiel Kodiaks 1 Kevan Kilistoff Sockeyes 1 Manuveer Mahil Devils 1 Danny Brandys Flames 0 Robert Jang Kodiaks 0 Anthony Brito Ice Hawks 4 Sam Chichak Sockeyes 2 Brodyn Nielsen Wolf Pack 2 Adam Rossi Pilots 1 Christopher Vinette Pilots 1 Marco Ballarin Flames 1 Brady Bjornson Wolf Pack 1 Patrick Hunter Sockeyes 1 Ryan Procyshyn Kodiaks 1 Aaron Merrick Ice Hawks 1 Matthew GenovesePilots 0 Keagan Hunter Flames 3 Trevor Kang B. Panthers 2 Brett Gough Wolf Pack 2 Colton Precourt Kodiaks 2 Darren Asuncion Devils 2 Adam Nishi Devils 2 John Proctor Ice Hawks 2 Reece Rivard Flames 1 Keenan Webb Sockeyes 1 Julius Ho Devils 1 Brett Kolins Pilots 0 Dominic Centis Sockeyes 0 Travis Grewal Pilots 2 Dakota Schipper Pilots 2 Tyson Solotki B. Panthers 2 Adam Bartsch Flames 2 Daniel Higgs Kodiaks 2 Jordan Pughe Kodiaks 2

PIJHL playoff bracket A Pts 6 12 9 10 4 9 6 9 2 8 4 8 3 7 3 7 4 7 4 7 4 7 6 7 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 5 6 5 6 3 5 3 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 0 4 2 4 2 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 0 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2

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North Delta 1 @ Delta 2

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Delta 4 North Delta 0

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Ridge Meadows Flames scoring Player Sean Pesut Matthew Bissett Danny Brandys Marco Ballarin Keagan Hunter Reece Rivard Adam Bartsch Paul Piluso Dean Gilmore Alexander Smith Keenan Grant Shane Harle Trevor Harris Nicholas Beck

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All four young racers from Ridge Meadows topped the podium at the Coyote Cup Challenge. Adam Abbott along with siblings Janie, Annabelle, and Samuel Green, won their divisions handily. Despite having a small team at the event, Ridge Meadows came close to stealing the overall team-points Coyote Cup trophy.

Meanwhile, their older counterparts also shone with Ridge Racers taking home four medals from the B.C. Short Track Championships.

Michael Warkentin and Brianna Utas took gold in their age categories and earned their first trip to the CanadaWest championships at the end of March in Winnipeg. Annie Russell and Justin Cross took iron medals on the weekend, allowing Cross to head to CanadaWest and Russell to remain in the hunt for a final spot on the B.C. team.

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Nicholas Charles Wilkes May 24th 1979 ~ March 12th, 2002

All I Know Is...

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I will always miss my Nick and long for him.

All I know is... one minute I’m together and the next I’m falling apart.

All I know is... my heart hurts all the time and it has never felt whole since the day he died.

All I know is... the tears won’t stop filling up my eyes, soaking my pillows or staining my face.

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I “Really Really” miss him.

All I know is... it hurts ALL the time.

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I want him back.

All I know is... sometimes I want him so badly, that I want to go to him.

All I know is... there is no greater ache in this world than my child dying.

All I know is...

I love him, even in death, I love him so much.

From your Mom & all your family.

Bill passed away peacefully after a battle of pneumonia on March 3, 2012 at the age of 97 years at Langley Gardens Retirement Centre with his step-son, Tom and wife, Sue by his side. He will be forever lovingly remembered by them along with his only surviving sibling, his sister, Lilly, his son, Henrik (Linda), and step daughters, Terri, Donna, and step-son, Larry (Eleanore), grandchildren, Richard, David, Larry, Nicole and Andrew, step-grandchildren, Lisa, Chris, Laura, Misty, Lindsay, James and Justin, great grandchildren, Laurn, Nicolina, Sabrina, Inga, step-great grandchildren, Avery, Wesley, Ashlene and Quintus. Bill is predeceased by his first wife, Mary, his daughter, Elizabeth, his second wife, Jean and step-son, Gerry. Bill left his homeland of Norway in 1957 to start a new life in Canada.

He worked for many years at Gulf of Georgia Towing up until an injury forced him into retirement. In 1980 Bill met Jean and married a second time. Always a love for the outdoors, Bill and Jean spent many days walking, hiking, and fishing. In 2005, Bill moved into the home of his step-son, Tom and wife, Sue where he lived and was cared for up until his retirement to Langley Gardens in August of 2010. A long and fulfilling life, Bill will be greatly missed by his families, many relatives and friends both in Norway and here in Maple Ridge.

Bill will live on in our hearts forever. A special thank you to Bill’s long time physician and friend, Dr. Harrison of Maple Ridge, Dr. Damien and the many doctors and nurses at Langley Memorial Hospital as well as the Nurses and staff at Langley Gardens Retirement Centre. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Bill’s life will take place on Sunday, the 18th day of March, 2012 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at #28 – 24185 – 106B Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca .

FLEMING, Thomas William On March 4, 2012, our family was saddened by the passing of our wonderful husband, Grampa, Great Grampa, and friend to so many. Thomas William Fleming, 81, passed away peacefully with his loving and devoted wife Betty at his side at Chilliwack General Hospital after a long illness which he courageously accepted without complaint.

Each time Tom was hospitalized and regained some measure of health, he would say “God must have something more he wants me to do, so he is not ready for me yet”.

Tom was born March 14, 1930 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to parents Thomas and Margaret (Anderson) Fleming.

He was predeceased by his older siblings; brother Jack and sister Mary. Tom met the love of his life, Betty Mae Fitch, in Prince Albert in 1945.

They married December 27, 1949, and enjoyed 62 beautiful years of marriage. Tom was blessed with two children; daughter Gwendolyn (Lynn) Willis born September 28, 1950, and his son Thomas (Tim) Fleming born March 6, 1954. Sadly, Lynn passed away in 2007. Tom loved being a grandfather, and had 5 grandchildren; Andrea, Michael, and Victoria Willis, and Hali and Danika Fleming. He was proud to be known as “Grampa Great”, a name coined by his first great grandchild Kylie Willis, daughter of Andrea. Michael and his wife Karen continued that tradition with their children Parker and Payten Willis. Grandchildren and great grandchildren alike always looked forward to being entertained by Tom, his sense of humour will be remembered and treasured, even ‘bad mouse’.

Tom graduated from Prince Albert Collegiate and later attended the University of Alberta for two years, studying courses in Management. After a transfer to Vancouver, he finished his schooling at UBC. He had a passion for learning which stayed with him all his life, and he was honoured when asked to conduct seminars in both Canada and the US. He was a member of RSES International, an organization which he was proud became President of in 1994.

Tom and Betty were keen travellers, visiting many places all over the world. Tom’s work had him residing in the 3 western provinces of Canada.

When Tom and Betty moved to Chilliwack in 2006, he told Betty that “Chilliwack is the best kept secret in the world”, but his heart and his home will always be Maple Ridge.

There will be a celebration of Tom’s life on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 1pm at Cooke’s Presbyterian Church. Following the service, guests are invited to a reception in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory can be made to Cooke’s Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.

Please visit www.hendersonsfunerals.com to leave a message of condolence for the family.

Hendersons Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd 45901 Victoria Ave Chilliwack, BC, (604)792-1344

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BC & Alberta Runs Local O/O’s require TLS

FOUND: older girls bike Ladyview School. Identify (604)466-2782

COMPETITIVE WAGES! Send resume & “N” print abstract Fax: 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604-214-3161

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Maple Ridge. Loving grandmother will care for your child in your home or mine. F/T-P/T. 604-479-3779.

GREGG DISTRIBUTORS Ltd.

Distribution Warehouse in Langley requires a mature individual to drive a light truck.

The position includes order picking and parts delivery.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Fax resume & Abstract GREGG DISTRIBUTORS (B.C) Ltd. 604-888-4688 Attn: Personnel Manager

OWNER OPERATORS & CLASS 1 Company Drivers Surrey Terminal Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Operators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900/ 604968-5488 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com Fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience.

You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. Aldergrove Company looking for a permanent full - time CSR. Position details include but are not limited to order entry, border paperwork, and various types of correspondence. Proficient exp. with Accpac, excel and word an asset.

Benefits offered after 3 mths.

Please e-mail your resume with cover letter stating wage expectation to mgratwicke812@gmail.com

CARRIERS NEEDED The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr 40330328 - 114 Ave, 207 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, Waresley St, Westfield Ave 40320376 - 202 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Telep Ave 41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple Pl, Somerset Dr 41011030 - Cobblestone Lane, Fieldstone Walk, Streamstone Walk 40330325 - Beckly St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St, Wharf St 40210212 - 128 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 229 St, 230 St, Barnsdale St 40220263 - 121 Ave, 122 Ave, 216 St, 218 St, Acadia St, Mountainview Cres 40100114 - 218 St, Dover Rd, Laurie Ave, Lougheed Hwy, Wicklow Way 40100112 - 220 St, 221 St, Dewdney Trk Rd, York St 40100131 - 116 Ave, 225 St, Brickwood Close 40400424 - 133 Ave, Boulder Pl, Bryant Dr, Granite Way 40220266 - 124 Ave, 221 St, Davson St, Moody St 40400432 - 138A Ave, 139 Ave, 139A Ave, 2229 Lane, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, Docksteader Loop 40330334 - Lorne Ave, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St 40330329 - Eltham St, Lorne Ave, Melville St, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St

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EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca .

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

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DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted.

Offering top pay. Close to home.

Home most weekends. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.

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FARM WORKERS Farm Workers

Golden Eagle Group is looking for farm workers available from July to December. Duties include, weeding, berry harvesting, pipe and drainage repair, and other related duties. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Wages are $10.50/hour for 54 hours per week.

Please fax resume to 604-460-0944, with attention to Octavio Garcia.

Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows BC, Canada

SEASONAL WORKERS Local cut flower greenhouse operation in Maple Ridge looking for F/T and P/T seasonal workers from March to October. Duties include flower harvesting, greenhouse experience an asset.

Email resume to: albionfreesia@telus.net or Fax: 1-866-262-7751

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PRE-SCHOOLS

Little Explorers Preschool 12145 Laity St. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church • Educational & Nurturing Environment • Qualified Early Childhood, Montessori and Special Needs Educators • Ages 2-1/2 to 5 years

604-722-2410

Little Explorers Preschool “Where Children Can Learn By Exploring”

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!!

ERICA @ 604-777-2195

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

F/T Sushi & Kitchen Chef - Hamada Japanese Rest. (Maple Ridge). As soon as possible. High School grad.

3-5 yrs exp. Eng/Kor is beneficial $18.75/hr. Fax: 604-434-7595

Apply to home5@homerestaurants.ca Or 21667 Lougheed Hwy.

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MOVIE EXTRAS !

WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!

If you live on or near one of these routes and you are interested in delivering papers please call circulation @ 604-476-2740 and quote the Route number. brian@mapleridgenews.com

Register Now Busy Film Season

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

MEDICAL/DENTAL

Relief LPN, experienced in giving injections required for busy medical clinic in Coquitlam. Please fax resume to: 604-939-7781.

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SALES

This Is A Real Opportunity to make over $100,000/year

Basement Systems Vancouver Inc. is a basement waterproofing repair company and is growing You will run Company Provided high quality leads and close sales. Some previous sales exp. is required - you’re computer wise and outgoing. 100% commission based income, offering the highest commissions in the industry.

We provide the BEST training, systems, products, and services in the business. We are the biggest and best.

Reply with Resume as a word or PDF document to

CNC MACHINIST

MANUAL MACHINIST Trades qualified with good skills.

Boring mill experience an asset.

Capable of precision grinding.

Experience on internal, external and universal grinders.

Prefer experience in the hard chrome plating industry.

Competitive Wages & Benefits Package including RRSP Plan.

Wartsila Canada supports the Federal Contractors Program as it relates to Employment Equity for Women, Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Send/email resume to: Bob.boudreau@wartsila.com 1771 Savage Rd, Richmond, B.C V6V 1R1 Fax: 604-244-1181 www.wartsila.com

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Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright

Jean Hincks, Publisher 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9

Our client, a Langley based international venture is looking for an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic or millwright who will be responsible for assembling, installing and testing drive train and transmission equip.

This is an indoor role for someone who enjoys daily challenges that come with working on new and innovative technologies. with Red Seal Certification is an asset.

COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS OFFERED

E-mail resume: abhi.trehan@adecco.ca or call: 604-278-1824

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

FINANCIAL SERVICES

604-468-8889

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306

Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

EDUCATION

One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos.

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EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Healthcare is the #1 employer in B.C. Become a

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT • Job Security • Great Wages • Career Opportunities Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.

PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN MAPLE RIDGE

Email: publisher@burnabynewsleader.com publisher@newwestnewsleader.com

CALL NOW!

Deadline for applications is: March 16, 2012 NOW ACCEPTING

Funding may be available.

REGISTRATION FOR SEPT. 2012 LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to:

JASMINE’S RELAXATION TOUCH Pain and stress relief. Tranquil Setting / Comfort studio. M/Ridge 778-888-3866 (9am-9pm) ph or text

NO CALLS, please!!!

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing.

If you are a highly creative individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, we would like to meet you.

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HARD CHROMED PLATER

careers@bsv.ca

GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the

The NewsLeader is the recent recipient of the Suburban Newspapers of America 2009 First Place Best Community Newspaper, circulation 37,500+, plus has won or been nominated in eleven categories for the 2010 SNAs, CCNAs, and BCYCNAs, including winning a CCNA Blue Ribbon award.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Trades qualified manual machining background an asset.

Afternoon shifts available.

SALES PROFESSIONALS

Burnaby NewsLeader New Westminster NewsLeader

The Burnaby NewsLeader & New Westminster NewsLeader are divisions of Black Press Ltd., Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also Western Canada’s largest privately-held commercial printer with 14 printing plants.

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GRINDER

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Some experience needed.

Generous wage and benefits

LANDSCAPER LABOURERS with experience in retaining walls.

Starts @ $16./hr Fax 604-462-7853

TRADES, TECHNICAL

UP TO $20/HR

W FT & PT Line cook

Heavy Duty Mechanic Vernon,BC Required for maintenance and repairs of mechanical,electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel, 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

We need 12 CSR reps now!

Maple Ridge

Advertising Representative

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Home Restaurant

PRE-SCHOOLS

LAKESIDE PRE-SCHOOL Located on beautiful Whonnock Lake. Mrs. Kilsby 604-462-0026

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

www.blackpress.ca

Your Career Starts Here

604-463-1174 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 257

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DRYWALL

281

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.

Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

MICRO Drywall, Boarding, Taping, Texture Repair, No Job to small, 604-809-2009, microdrywall@telus.net

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“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Also grocery shopping, light errands & companionship, to-from appoint Louise Reasonable rates. 604.467.3665 .

RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Licensed & Bonded. Call Don 604-462-0480 or 604-861-7418 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Advertise where clients look to travel.

BCCLASSIFIED.COM Up to 1,000,000 readers will be looking for you!

275 CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs.

Price includes cleaning supplies.

Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates.

A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

604-618-6401 Marcel.

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

GARDENING

CONCRETE & PLACING NO JOB TOO SMALL

Home Renovations and New Construction

LAWNS PLUS

Landscape Maintenance

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

NO Wood byproducts used

COMPOSTED MUSHROOM MANURE $5/Yard + Delivery *****************

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

AAA Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

Seven Days a Week

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Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

PLUMBING

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7.

Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

(604)465-1311

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

PAUL BUNYAN Tree Service

M.T. GUTTERS 341

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ABACUS ROOFING Asphalt roofs, Re & Re, Shake conversions *30yrs Exp.

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Seeking a business opportunity or partner? Posting legal notices?

Need investors, agents or distributors, this is where you advertise. bcclassified.com

Gardening

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

Lawn care

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration

CUSTOM HOMES

Call Chris

S. H. Landscaping Tree Services Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal

604-942-6907

Call Ian 604-724-6373

SAWDUST

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Cleaning & Repairing

George 604-466-9514

* ISA Certified Arborist *Hazard Tree Removal * Crown Reduction & Falling * Stump Grinding *Prune & Hedge Trim * Arborist Reports Insured WCB Free Estimates

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit

W Maintenance W Power raking W Fertilizing W Pruning W Landscaping WClean-up

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

Prompt Delivery Available

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

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Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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

Does it make a difference??

You bet your grass it does!!

Call: (604)460-8776

TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping.

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

DRNEWEARTH.COM

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

Free Estimates

Certified Turf-Grass Management Tech.

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

TOPSOIL

• • •

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(604)671-2746

Call Tim 604-612-5388

✶Residential Specialist✶

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Residential~Strata~Commercial

Cutting Edge Lawncare Ltd.

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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

D Composted Mushroom Manure

604-465-3189

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

HERFORT CONCRETE Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

Professional Installation

281 242

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

**SPRING SPECIAL**

.Jim’s Moving Winter Service

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

LANDSCAPING

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements

ELECTRICAL

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

When QUALITY Matters

Taping, spraying, patches & boarding jobs. No job too big or small 30 yrs exp Del 604-505-3826

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

EAGLE TILE

(#102055) Bonded

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

ALL DRYWALL BOARDING, TAPING, SPRAYTEX Basements & small jobs.

Residential - Renovation - Repairs & Water Damage. JJ 604-671-0206

ACCOUNTING Done Accurately Small Business, P/U & Delivery Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Returns, HST.604-814-0967 / 604-862-1596

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

GARDENING

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying.

Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-462-9009 AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

Fencing & Allan Block

• Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More

Free Estimate 17 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

MAKING YOUR RENOVATION DREAMS COME TRUE...

Kitchens • Bathrooms New Additions • Flooring Painting • Decks Windows / Doors Stonework • Siding & More Free Estimates BBB • WCB • Insured Check Out Our Extraordinary Projects At www.caliberwest contracting.com

604.764.9594

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A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

SCOTT FAMILY RENOS

Roofs, windows, doors, painting, drywalling, flooring, bsmnt. finishing.

ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 35 YEARS Carpenter Experience HANDYMAN Call Don 604-462-8905 Cell 604-880-4904 ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

CHOICE RENOVATIONS Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

Gary 467-3024 Cellular 604-671-9694 HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Also rubbish removal available Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430

VECTOR RENO’S Complete Home Renovations / Improvements. Interior & Exterior.

Call 604-690-3327

PETS

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar.

Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

MISC SERVICES

(604)836-9274 288

HOME REPAIRS

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

300

LANDSCAPING

DRNEWEARTH.COM

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Call: (604)460-8776

604-537-4140

DUTCH TOUCH

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644 604-861-1490 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS Int./Ext. + POWER WASHING. Man & Wife with combined Exp. of 75+ Years. 604-467-2532 FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext, Drywall repair, Texture ceilings, Free Est. (778)868-5307 James

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

456

FEED & HAY

RECYCLE-IT!

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. $6/bale.

Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

AMERICAN Cocker Spaniel pups.

P/B. 1 shots, family raised. Ready for good home $750 firm 604-826-3655

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca ECONOMICAL Junk Removal All Junk - All Hours - Best Prices 604259-2737 / junknyards.com

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

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PETS

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies.

3 females vet chckd, 1st shots. $950. Langley.778-241-5504

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

READ THIS! CLASSIFIEDS

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Cocker Spaniels: Proud parents of 8 pups, born Feb 2. 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, tails/dews done. Ready Apr 1. Purebred, no papers. $600. 604-888-0832 Eves

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PETS 477

PETS

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 563

MISC. WANTED

Private Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections,Mint Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc.

Please call Travis 604-377-5748

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups.

Dewormed, 1st vaccination. Ready March 15 - 21st.

604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Springer/Lab cross pups, vet check, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

REAL ESTATE 663

RENTALS 706

MAPLE RIDGE/ PITT MEADOWS

1 Bdrm Retirement Condo For sale by owner 604-467-0176

AVAILABLE NOW

RENTALS

Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1350 PoCo 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex with 1 bath, laminate in livrm & bdrms.

Avail Now. N/S. $1100/mo.

COQ CTR area lrg 2 Bdr 12th flr hi-rise,2full baths, inste w/d, gym & sauna in bldng, ns/np, $1250.

M.Ridge Beautiful 3000 s/f newer Immaculate home in Albion area.

5 Bdrms + den. 1Cat ok. $2000.

PoCo downtwn 2bd condo,2bath new windows, clean bldg, amens room, near parks. Ns/np, $1000.

PoCo Coast Meridian/Grant.1Bdr condo in renod bldg, some new appls,inste laund rm, ns/np. $800

Call 604-464-7548 BURNABY & COQUITLAM

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Pet friendly.

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income. ✮

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer “Since 1987”

2 Bedroom Apartment between $22,800 & $31,800

✮

2 Bedroom Townhouse between $30,000 & $37,200

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3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200

$$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

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For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

Single items to entire households

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

463-4449 or 209-6583

COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm 2 bthrm- 996 sf. Cls to shopping, Douglas College & amen. March 1. N/s, N/p. $1350/mo. Call 604-941-3259

MATTRESSES staring at $99

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GARAGE SALES

MAPLE RIDGE

GARAGE SALE

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing.

Call us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

68-11282 COTTONWOOD DR.

SAT. & SUN. MARCH 10 & 11 9-2

Household items, small appl., books, freezer, etc.

560

New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $84,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

MISC. FOR SALE 660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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GARAGE SALES

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

GARAGE SALES

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 &

Professional Property Management Services

HOUSES FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MAPLE COURT I

#1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

REAL ESTATE 626

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

MAPLE RIDGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups.

17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM CTR; 2 bdrm apt, u/g prkg, all appls, big patio, Mar 15th. $1100/mo. NP/NS. (604)377-8093.

Devonshire Housing Co-op

MAPLE COURT II st

22423 121 Ave 604-467-4894 MAPLE RIDGE CENTRE

1 and 2 BDRM APTS, newly renovated, hardwood floors, heat & hot water included. No pets.

From $750/mo for 1 bdrm; $950 for 2 bdrms.

Available now. Close to amenities.

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $685 & $850 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799 MAPLE RIDGE, newer 1 & 2 bdrm. suites, starting at $850 mo. U/G prkg., insuite ldry., priv. balcony, small pet OK, (604)807-7105

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO

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604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm, bright corner unit with sundeck, 3rd flr. Heat incl, cvrd prkg. $730. 604-219-0267 MAPLE RIDGE 222/Dewdney.

Gordon Tower, 2/bdrm condo, u/g parking. $1100/mo. Avail now.

604-467-4450, 604-833-4450.

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

MAPLE RIDGE central. Spacious 1 bdrm apts. Deck, W/D, Prkg. ns/np. $600. March 15. 604-937-3534.

MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg. Nr amens. NS/NP.

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MAPLE RIDGE Fraser St. Spac. & clean 1 bdrm condo, u/g prkg, cls to downtown & transit. $770 + hydro.

Avail. now. Call 778-773-4730

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

604-463-3000 PRACTIONER’S ROOM, great for massage/acupuncture/counseling, etc. Utils incl. Shrd greeting/waiting area $425/mo. (604)219-0267

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Rooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

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

Call 604-467-3944

750

Large 2 bdrm stes available.

Incudes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath very clean, quiet. $700 incl util NS/NP. Avail now Gilbert 604-466-6388

Call 778-788-1845

MAPLE RIDGE: 3/Bdrms, W/D, $1150/mo inclds all utils / cable / int. Immed. 778-242-8903.

MAPLE RIDGE Balsalm St & 134 Ave. brand new 2 bdrm bsmt ste. incld’s hydro & gas, alarm & A/C, No pets . N/S (604)773-3912

Polo Club Apartments

MAPLE RIDGE, Cottonwood.

1 bdrm, entry level suite, $750 incl. all utils, cable & lndry. NS/NP. Avail. Apr. 1st. (778)384-1670.

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

MAPLE RIDGE. Large 2 bdrm suite. April 1. $850/mo. incl utils.

604-779-7347 or 778-968-4412.

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express

Maple Ridge,nr M.Ridge Pk. 1Bdrm suite, 5 applis (incl own w/d), sep entry, lots of street pkng, Mar 15th, ns/np,$800 incl utils. 604-463-8023.

1 Bdrm & den suite $875 2 Bdrm corner suite $925 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

MAPLE RIDGE, Silver Hts. 1 bdrm + lrg den + strg. ste. Newer house, nice big kitch. Incl utils, cbl, wifi, house alrm & pri entry. NS/NP. Avail now. $875. 604-970-7046.

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PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft.

Ground floor, dance/fitness area.

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

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

COQUITLAM west. Newer 1200 s/f half duplex, 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 2 traffic lights to SFU, nr amens, n/s n/p, $1200 +%utils. 604-721-8424.

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2 hour Service from call. Professional staff and Member with A+ rating. Visit us on-line at www.a1casper.

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SUITES, UPPER

MILLARDVILLE. 2 bdrm upper.

N/S. N/P. Adult oriented. Laundry & hydro incl. $825. Avail. April 1. 604937-7161 after 6 p.m.

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

1-800-910-6402

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CARS - DOMESTIC Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

1994 Buick Regal, AirCared. 99,000 kms. 4 new tires. Needs TLC. $700.

Call 604-534-0923

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

1997 BUICK LESABRE LTD leather, 139 kms, prem. cond., one owner, $3900/obo. (778)565-4230 2000 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE. Silver,black top. 350 auto.Too much to list!! $24,900. Call 604-313-7014 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500.

Hope (604)869-7329 2008 PONTIAC G5 Coupe, 2/dr, auto, 44,000/km, CD player, new all season tires. $7500. 604-467-2901.

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, 150K, runs & looks good, white, $4850 firm. (604)538-9257

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $6250 / 604.312.7415 2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN show room condition, sporty, slick & great for the summer, auto, sunroof, only 47k, blk. leather, local.This can be yours for $11,930/ 604-328-1883

838

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

RECREATIONAL/SALE

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1997 20 ft. Slumber Queen Class C Motorhome. Chev chassis, fully equipt. Many Extras. $15000.

Call 604-796-0230

2006 NEPTUNE 36PDD

Camera rear vision, dual pane windows, elec. Awning, A/C, 2000 watt inverter, $5000 IN SAVINGS! $94,483 (Stk.31063A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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TOWNHOUSES

MAPLE RIDGE. Near hosp. Quiet 2 bdrm T/H, 1.5 baths, incl. heat/hw.

4 appl, 2 prk spots. Sorry n/p. $980. avail now. 604-708-1661.

NEWER T/H, 3 BDRM 2, BATHS, CLOSE TO SCHOOL & AMENITIES, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY $1400/MTH, 778-891-1450 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

2004 ACURA NDX black on black 2nd owner, loaded. Asking $15,500.

604-805-7773 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7000 firm.

Call 604-538-4883 2006 Nissan Frontier Crewcab 4x4 SE w/ canopy - all pwr. options, standard, local, no accident, 128K, exc. cond. Body lift, suspension, rims, tow hitch & loads of extras. $16,995 Call 604-916-7688

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TRUCKS & VANS

2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN 8 pass. white, mechanically sound, excellent cond. in & out. No accid. local. $3000 obo / 604.306.0144 2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext’d cab, auto, green, 135K, $8000 firm.

Call: (604)538-9257

MARINE

MAPLE RIDGE West 1 bdrm, fresh paint & upgrading, share laundry, N/S, N/P, avail immed $700/mo incl gas & hydro (604)463-9963

604-464-3550

EXCEPTIONAL LEASE RATE Located in downtown Vancouver Yukon/2nd Ave. where average rates for retail are $33 per foot giving a gross mthly lease rate of $12375.00 but this 4500 sf shop in this very prime location across from ICBC is avail. for $7500/mo net lease cost. A smaller 2500 sf shop is also avail. for $3500/mo net. Ray 778-999-0581

RECREATIONAL/SALE

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Oxford Hts. Quiet st.

2 bdrm grnd lvl ste. $800/incl utils.

March 15. N/P. N/S. 604-722-3346

PORT COQUITLAM

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40’ DUTCH STAR with Cummings turbo diesel, less than 59,000 mi.

Always stored indoors, looks like new, economical to operate, 2 slides, din. booth, 2 a/cond, 2 TV’s, 2 CD & 2 VHS players, ldry., propane generator (6500W). Must be seen. 604-854-3266

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! vehicles. Local family owned and operated business. BBB com or call (604)209-2026

Various downtown locations.

Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf.

- 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

Burnaby 2 bdrm lge livrm cls to bus BCIT SFU. Walk to Deer Lake. Absolutely NS/NP. Quiet tenant. $850 incl hydro/cbl Apr 1. 778-855-7471

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/

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OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

ROOMMATE to share 3 bdrm house, 1 bdrm - cbl, int, hydro. inc. $500/mo. Call 778-242-8903

MAPLE RIDGE

Clean, very quiet, large,

MAPLE RIDGE

Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets.

Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1977 PORSCHE TARGA, 6 cyl, 12,000 kms, green, excellent cond., $9950. Call: (604)921-9162

OFFICE/RETAIL

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

* Renovated Suites *

741

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

2 Bdrm, 2 bath, avail April 1.

3 appl’s ~ laundry hook-up, $904/mo. $2000 for shares.

Credit check.

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TRANSPORTATION

PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d.

Small pets okay, $1075/$1175/mo.

Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished bdrm. shr’d kitchen/bath/living Quiet older N/S hse. $375 604.941.2959

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TRANSPORTATION

MAPLE RIDGE East 2 bdrm rancher, suits single, fenced, security, brand new appl’s, n/s, n/p, immed $1000/mo incl util’s (604)727-5023

MAPLE RIDGE. NEWER 1 bdrm, 1 bath condo. Top floor. (55 +).

Assist. living avail. 24/hr emerg. response. $850/mth. 604-970-9510

604-463-4568

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HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE, Central: 5/bdrms, 3/bath in c-d-s, dbl gar, 2,000 sq/ft.

Near all amens & schls. N/P, N/S. $1960/mo+ utils. (604)785-8851.

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MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm house with den, near amens, fenced yard, cement patio, dble garage, 4 appls, NS/NP, $1300/mo. Avail now.

Call 604-438-0329 after 6 pm.

Call 604-467-5677

22170 Dewdney Trunk Road

Maple Ridge - 1 Bdrm $550/mo includes hot water .

Certified Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented.

Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

RENTALS

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Microwave, washer/dryer combo, 3 burner stove, 2 recliners, and free standing dinette. $54,983 (Stk.32434) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

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