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In control Luiza Yuk, a member of the Coastal City Ballet, shows children at the Maple Ridge Public Library ballet exercises that are used to improve a ballerina’s balance and control. Coastal City Ballet will be performing Hansel and Gretel at The ACT on May 5.

In the wake of two by-election wins for the B.C. NDP in ridings east of Mission, one B.C. Liberal incumbent is calling on his party to change its name. Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton says the party name is confusing people from understanding the B.C. Liberals are a coalition party of centre-right voters, especially now that the B.C. Conservatives have surged to solid third party contenders. “There is still a lot of confusion with name brand. People who are federal Conservatives, such as myself, they just have a hard time voting Liberal,” he said, adding his party needs to get out the message that a vote for the B.C. Conservatives is not a vote for the federal Conservative party. See MLA, p11

Safety review for mills ‘Can’t compare mills here with those in Interior’ by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter Maple Ridge sawmills are awaiting orders from WorkSafeBC for a hazard investigation and safety review focusing on combustible dust and potential ignition sources following a deadly ﬁre in Prince George this week. It was the second deadly mill explo-

sion in B.C. this year. However, two local mill managers say the conditions that may have caused the two fatal blasts at Interior mills aren’t present here. You can’t compare an Interior sawmill that cuts pine-beetle-killed wood with a West Coast cedar operation, says Tom Lang, manager at Interfor’s Hammond Cedar Division in Maple Ridge. Trees that have been killed by the beetle have lost their moisture because sap has stopped ﬂowing. That presents a “signiﬁcantly higher risk” than cutting green logs.

Lang added the Hammond mill has a centralized dust collection system and that Interfor also did a safety audit immediately following the explosion at the Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake Jan. 20 that killed two workers. Two more died in the Lakeland Mill explosion in Prince George on Monday. Interfor is concerned and welcomes “any new guidelines or requirements that are appropriate,” to ensure they don’t happen at Hammond cedar, Lang said. See Mills, p13

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‘There’s risk in doing everything’ Kinder Morgan Canada is expected to soon announce that it will seek to twin its Trans Mountain Pipeline between northern Alberta and Burnaby. The twinning would mean a huge increase in the amount of crude that transits the pipeline, and in the number of oil tankers passing through local waters each year. This second installment of a three-part Black Press series looks at the risks involved. Next: A look at the politics of the pipeline, and alternatives.

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sk an environmentalist what they think of the potential for a massive crude oil spill in Burrard Inlet and invariably they bring up the Kalamazoo River near Marshall, Michigan. That’s where in July 2010 an Enbridge pipeline ruptured, releasing about 19,500 barrels (3.1 million litres) of oil into the nearby river, making it the largest inland oil spill in the history of the U.S. Midwest. More than 18 months later, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to struggle to clean up the mess. So what does an inland oil spill three thousand kilometres away have in common with what could happen here in Greater Vancouver? Well, the spectre of an oil spill is being raised in light of Kinder Morgan Canada’s proposal to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline that stretches from Edmonton to Burnaby. The company has yet to make a formal application to the National Energy Board, but the project is aimed at exports of bitumen crude oil from the Alberta oil sands to China, on supertankers that could hold as much as one million barrels.

‘Worst crude of all’ The common denominator is bitumen crude, a less reﬁned crude thick as molasses that contains additives to allow it to ﬂow freely enough to travel through pipelines. “Of all the crude oil in the world, bitumen from the tar sands is the worst of all,” said Rex Weyler, co-founder of Tanker Free B.C., a group that wants to see oil tankers banned from B.C.’s coast. When bitumen hits water, it separates into gases, creating a toxic cloud that includes toluene and benzene, known carcinogens, Weyler said. Indeed, in Michigan, a large area near the spill was evacuated and hundreds of residents complained of headache, nausea and respiratory symptoms consistent with

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Wildlife rehabilitation specialists help a Canada Goose covered in oil as the result of the 2007 pipeline rupture in Burnaby. exposure to crude oil, according to a report by Michigan health officials. What doesn’t go into the air sinks to the bottom of the river or ocean and “suffocates all the fundamental biological organisms at the root of the food chain,” Weyler said. Those organisms, which consume dead matter in the water, provide food for the surviving fish, but they won’t survive for long with the food chain disrupted. As for the cleanup and economic cost of a spill in Burrard Inlet, he noted that estimates for the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico are in the $50 billion range, including the cost of compensating the fishing industry and tourism losses. Based on that, Weyler estimates the cost of a spill here, with potential impact on tourism, fishing and shellfish industries, and the damage to Stanley Park, to be upwards of $40 billion. And that’s if you can find those responsible to pay up, he noted. While BP and Enbridge were clearly the polluters who had to pay for the cleanups and other costs, in the case of an oil tanker, they’re operated at an “arm’s length distance” from the oil companies themselves, said Weyler. The tankers are “owned independently and registered in ports of convenience,” often under numbered companies managed overseas by lawyers. “They can disappear and their only asset is the ship.”

In that case, those billions of cleanup costs will have to shouldered by the taxpayers of British Columbia, he said.

Taxpayers not on the hook Not so, says Bruce Turnbull of Western Canada Marine Response Corporation, formerly known as Burrard Clean. All such vessels which sail into Canadian waters must have an arrangement with a spill response organization which, on the west coast, is WCMRC. The tankers, which must be double-hulled, are brought into Vancouver harbour by local pilots who know about any hazards that need to be avoided. If there is a spill, and the tanker’s owner walks away, the ship would be seized and WCMRC would tap in to the insurance that tanker companies are required to purchase in advance, Canada’s Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, Turnbull said. If that insurance runs out, a similar international fund is used. “The taxpayer is not on the hook.” WCMRC, which is primarily funded by four major oil companies (Imperial Oil, Shell Canada, Chevron and Suncor) and pipeline operator Kinder Morgan, responds to an average 20 spills a year, he said. They range from small gasoline spills from power boats and incidents involving canola oil, to the 100,000-litre spill

resulting from the 2007 rupture of Kinder Morgan’s pipeline in North Burnaby, the largest Canadian incident it has responded to on the west coast. As for how much oil is typically recovered, Turnbull said it’s not 100 per cent, due to a number of variables including evaporation. “Recovery is only part of an overall strategy. Protection and mitigation of damage to resources is a priority.” Generally, the response involves containing spills with booms and collecting the oil using skimmers. If the responsible party requests a wildlife rescue response, as Kinder Morgan did in 2007, WCMRC may manage it or hire a professional organization to work within the response command structure.

Wildlife left out The problem is, not all responsible parties choose to respond to oiled wildlife, and there are no laws forcing them to do so, said Coleen Doucette, vice-president of the Oiled Wildlife Society of B.C. “The way policies are written in Canada, wildlife is not part of the environment, no one has to clean up wildlife.” But left out in the wild, not only will oiled birds, otters, seals and other wildlife die, they’ll likely be

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’Excellent’ track record ‘ When it comes to economic impact of a major oil spill in Burrard Inlet, the local business community isn’t willing to speculate. Peter Xotta, vice president of planning and operations for Port Metro Vancouver, Canada’s largest and busiest port, said such a spill hasn’t happened here so it doesn’t have a point of reference to speculate on. See Spill, p4

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THE SHADOW In the past when you dropped the car off at the corner gas station or repair shop for repairs it was much more laid back and relaxed, as times were not so busy or complex. If the job wasn’t going to take too long you might of hung around the shop while the mechanic worked on your car. That way if he had any questions, you were right there to answer them. Better yet, you could watch what he was doing to your car, maybe ask him a few questions and learn a thing or two about your car. Sound familiar? Times have changed in a very big way as cars and trucks are now quite complicated. It takes more equipment and constant training to repair vehicles for a living. There’s a lot more going on than meets the eye and time is money, yours, mine and the next guys. Gone are the days that you could kill time by hanging around in the shop area while your car or truck is getting serviced or repaired. In a modern well-equipped shop like ours there is just too much going on to have a customer “hanging around”. Not only is it a hazardous environment but also a lot happening and everything has its place and purpose. To run a successful auto repair shop these days you must have the ability to work on multiple vehicles in a constant flow, over and over again. This is the only way we can afford the staggering costs involved with operating our business while staying current with the constant requirements for newer equipment and upgrade training. In short we must be operating at near peak capacity, just to survive and that’s no exaggeration. When you bring your vehicle to our shop, you are the boss when it comes to your vehicle as we are working for you, not to mention ten other bosses. Let us do our jobs without interruption as it will save you money, if you have any questions by all means ask the service manager in the office. In our shop we check out the car or truck, advise the owner what’s required and take them out to the vehicle and show them. This trip is your opportunity to talk to the technician doing the work, take a look at your problem and discuss it with all concerned. After this it’s your job to let us do our job, if you need or want to give us more information, talk to the service writer or manager in the office. Do not wander into the shop and talk to the technician working on your vehicle, unless you’re asked too. He does not need a second shadow. In closing when you drop into any repair shop, or business with bay doors please do not park in front of a bay door. Modern cars require multiple test drives during a normal service and repair, which means multiple trips in and out of the bays.

Spill from p3 The port is involved in moving $75 billion worth of goods annually and is responsible for 129,000 jobs across Canada, 80,000 of those in the Lower Mainland, and $10 billion in GDP, Xotta noted. “So, as relates to our overall mandate, obviously our objective is to make sure all of that activity continues and that there isn’t disruption to any one of those supply chains.” The port has been handling oil tanker traffic for more than 50 years and has some of the most stringent operating practices of vessels around such tankers, he said. When asked if an oil spill would prevent cruise ships and cargo ships from coming and going in Vancouver harbour, Xotta said, “An incident of any kind involves notification to other traffic and depending on the circumstances operational plans are modified to deal with that. But once again, we have not had one of those circum-

stances here and our practices are intended to make sure that doesn’t happen.” Over at Tourism Vancouver, officials declined to speculate on the economic impact of such a spill. John Winter, president of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, was bullish in support of the proposed pipeline expansion. “The track record is excellent,” he said. “Most of the people opposed to it never knew there was tanker traffic in the first place.” He’s not concerned about potential risks of the proposal. “There’s risk in doing everything,” he said. “If measures are put in place to minimize those risks to the extent possible, I would think the review bodies will have no choice but to approve it.” As for whether the chamber would have concerns about the economic implications of a decision to allow the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion or not, Winter replied, “Only if it’s turned down.”

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Workers from Burrard Clean mop up oil from the shoreline at Barnet Marine Park following the 2007 Kinder Morgan pipeline rupture in Burnaby. Although the rupture occurred more than 400 metres inland, oil found its way to Burrard Inlet and ‘tar balls’ were found at several locations around the inlet.

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Union won’t ‘go after’ teachers who violate extracurricular volunteering ban by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter While B.C. teachers voted last week to take their ban on extracurricular volunteering province-wide, some local teachers may be planning on defying the directive. Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association president George Serra said he has already fielded questions from teachers concerned their colleagues might be violating the extracurricular ban, as well as from teachers concerned about the repercussions if they should continue volunteering. Last week more than 21,500 teachers voted to adopt the B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s Bill 22 action plan, the provincial teachers’ union’s response to the Liberal Government’s back-to-work legislation, which ended the teacher’s job action last month. The action plan includes a ban on extra-

curricular volunteering, meaning teachers will no longer coach school sports teams or organize after-school events and productions. Serra said any teacher who opposes the ban or is planning to defy it, had a chance to speak out against it at the MRTA’s general meeting last month, when local teachers voted in favour of their own voluntary extracurricular ban. “If they had issues, the opportunity to speak against [the ban on extracurricular volunteering] was there,” he said. “But no one did. Not one person spoke against it. Of the 800 people there, there might have been five hands that went up against it, but I doubt there would have been 10.” However, Serra said the provincial teachers’ union isn’t going to seek out and punish teachers for volunteering. “At the end of the day, we’re not going

to go after any teacher,” he said. “Even in past strikes, teachers that have crossed the picket lines haven’t [faced discipline].” However, Serra noted those who defy the collective action of the union will usually end up being alienated by their fellow teachers.

“At the end of the day, they have to look their colleagues in the eye.” George Serra, MRTA president “At the end of the day, they have to look their colleagues in the eye,” he said. Just a week after the vote, the effects of the ban are already being felt by school sports teams. This week, B.C.

School Sports announced it was cancelling the provincial championships for golf and mountain biking, while track and field is being considered. Currently, rugby, badminton, tennis, and girls’ soccer provincials are going ahead as scheduled. However, Serra said the effects of the ban go far beyond school sports. “There are very few teachers don’t incorporate volunteerism as part of their job,” Serra said. “There’s assemblies, concerts, intermurals, clubs.” No teacher wants to ban extracurricular volunteering, but Serra said teachers have no other options left. “We didn’t want to get to this point, but Bill 22 has given us no choice,” said Serra. “We have no right to strike, because the government has put us in this position.”

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Name game Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton thinks his party, the B.C. Liberals, should change its name. He says the name – in place since the provincial Liberals formed in 1991 (and the one voters have elected to govern three consecutive terms) – is confusing to some centre-right voters, now that the B.C. Conservatives have surged to solid third-party status. Dalton says those who are federal Conservatives, like himself, will have a hard time voting B.C. Liberal next time. Last week, the NDP won two B.C. by-elections, in Chilliwack-Hope and Port Moody-Coquitlam. The Liberals came second in both. The Conservatives were third in each. The Liberals fear further vote splitting – or message sending – in the May 2013 provincial election. But changing the party’s name – to what hasn’t been determined yet – won’t prevent that. Doing so would seem even more confusing to voters, which may be the point. It’s easy to see why the Liberals would want to rebrand the party, distance itself from past scandals and failures, try to reverse the falling popularity of it and Premier Christy Clark. But whatever the Liberals come up with – the B.C. Alliance Party is being ﬂoated about – it’s still the same cast of characters who brought you the B.C. Rail and HST ﬁascoes, among others. Whether or not Kevin Falcon and other cabinet ministers run again isn’t going to change that. And changing the party’s name, to something more progressive, won’t erase the past, or fool many. B.C. doesn’t need a new centre-right party – it already has two. The B.C. Conservatives beat the Liberals to the punch. Trying to decide between the two is what’s confusing. Are the Liberals about families or business? A tiger can’t change its stripes. Changing the party’s name is just painting over them. No matter what new moniker the Liberals come up with, or not, as long as the B.C. Conservatives are around, they’re going to split the right. And that’s what the NDP is counting on. – The News Tell us what you think @ www.mapleridgenews.com

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n of the deﬁning aspects of the culture in developed countries is the strong sense of entitlement among people. If any government just raises the possibility of cutting back on any social program, the popularity of the ruling party Health Care takes a nosedive. Marco Terwiel The emotional response is similar to taking away a favorite toy from a three-year-old. Taking away a toy affects only a single individual and results in a short-lived loud protest, some tears and, in the worst case, a full-ﬂedged tantrum. However, a government tampering with something like the Old Age Security program creates a much stronger and longer lasting reaction of resentment among many. The current government of Canada wants to change the age of eligibility for the OAS pension from 65 to 67, starting a little more than a decade from now. And we are assured anyone who is now more than 54 years old will not have to worry, since the current rules will continue to apply. Should those younger than 54 start to worry that they may have to wait another two years before retiring? In my opinion, not all that many will have to be concerned some 20 years from now,

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since they will not even reach the current age of retirement. Far too many Canadians are making early appointments with the grim reaper on account of their lifestyle. In a way, the government is complicit in this development with allowing the food and beverage industry to tempt us with decidedly unhealthy products, creating all kinds of premature health problems and likely a shorter life expectancy. No, in Canada we did not have disgusting fillers for the ground beef for the hamburgers like our southern neighbours did for years. They called it “finely textured beef” until a food scientist described it less euphemistically as “pink slime,” and that was precisely what it looked like after the scraps unsuitable for dog food were ground and treated with ammonia, then considered fit for human consumption until recently, when public outcry changed the rules. But before we get smug, we still have the coloring substance in our colas, now forbidden in the U.S. because it was found to be a health hazard. And there are many examples where we eat and drink substances our bodies were not designed to digest. That happens with the silent approval of the government and Health Canada. Now that I am retired, and occasionally do some of the grocery shopping, I get a chance to see what people put through the check-out counter. Processed and packaged foods are often the bulk of the purchases, especially among those who appear to be less than fit and healthy. If one takes the trouble to read the labels

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on any of these products carefully, it is clear most of these convenience foods are laden with artiﬁcial ﬂavors, colors, salt, high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, trans fats and other substances that cannot be considered good for one’s health, even though there is no immediate harm. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is supposed to protect the public by making sure our food is safe and the labeling is correct. Unfortunately, there are too many products on the shelves in our grocery stores to be inspected and, therefore, only a tiny portion gets checked. Moreover, CFIA allows a 20 per cent variance of what the label claims is in the product. In other words, there can be 20 pre cent more or less present of any ingredient. How about allowing the same slack in paying our taxes? As a result of our food choices and lifestyle, we have experienced a dramatic rise in high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and, I suspect, cancer, all shortening our life expectancy. The point is, that since we cannot expect the government to precisely regulate what the food industry can and cannot put in our food, we would be wise to get serious about how we conduct our daily lives, get educated about what we want to eat and drink and how we best maintain our health. Otherwise, any concerns about a change in retirement age is a waste of time. Dr. Marco Terwiel is a retired family physician who lives in Maple Ridge.

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Re: ‘Move if so concerned about cell tower’ (The News, April 18). Thanks to Pill Melnychuk for continuing to report on the 60-metre-high cell phone tower proposed for private property in Whonnock. It is important that people understand the policies, or lack thereof, that our municipality has in place to address the placement of these towers. If someone were to read the article, without any history or information, they may think that this is a situation where a bunch of neighbours are against one neighbour and jealous of the financial windfall they will be receiving if the cell tower is built. This is simply not the case. It appears that communications companies are making having a cell tower on your property so financially attractive that it is almost impossible to say no. My concern is not with the homeowners, as they are perfectly in the right to make whatever decision they see fit. Rather it is with the municipality, as it is seems Maple Ridge does not currently have a policy on cell towers and their placements and, therefore, they are popping up where one would least expect them, and maybe not in the best places. My family moved to our current location in Whonnock less than two years ago. We visited municipal hall prior to making our purchase and researched as much as we thought we could regarding zoning and land use. We wanted to be sure that we would enjoy our little piece of the county for a long time. We love where we live and raise animals, grow our own food and are close to the school and lake. Moving is not an option, as we could not afford to move, even if we wanted to, especially if the value of our home drops because of the tower. More importantly, why should we move? This is our community, and if something is happening in it that we do not agree with, we have the right, and obligation, to stand up and say something, which is what we are doing. I think it is time that the municipality prepares a cell phone policy so that it can decide the best place for these towers . P. SHAW MAPLE RIDGE

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Re: Planned oil surge highlights tanker risks (The News, April 20). Black Press reporter Jeff Nagel has done a nice job of showing just how safely oil tanker trafﬁc can and is being moved through B.C. waters. A reasonable person would think that we can continue to move this traffic without any severe consequences. Unfortunately, the unreasonable amongst us seem to believe that just because bad things have happened in the past they will happen in the future. I’m not sure how they rationalize getting out of bed in the morning, driving on a busy highway or ﬂying off on a holiday as people have slipped and died in the shower, crashed cars and perished in plane accidents yet life carries on. There also seems to be a misconception that the sole purpose of environmental reviews is to stop projects from going ahead. This can create missed opportunities to ensure that the review covers all possible areas of concern and finds realistic remedies for any deficiencies that have been identified. Then there’s the matter of, for want of better words, grandiose Nimbyism, where people will gladly heat the hot water for that shower, drive their cars and take that long distance vacation as long as the energy required to do this is found in somebody else’s back yard. A tad hypocritical, don’t you think? Certainly accidents can happen, but most major oil spills have occurred on the high seas or at least been directly exposed to them while traversing a

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Over five years, 245 tankers have moved through local waters. coastline. These disasters have usually involved the vessel being ripped apart by wave action while either at sea or washed up on shore. That is unlikely to occur in our inland waters. Mr. Nagel listed 245 times that tanker trafﬁc has moved through local waters over a ﬁve-year period. It boggles the mind as to just how many tankers and tanker barges have actually moved over these same waters without major incidence since

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I wouldn’t want to pay one.” Callen, a carpenter, has worked a lifetime in the construction business, including the last 15 years supervising reconstruction of firedamaged buildings and estimates there are 10 illegal suites in the 100 or so homes in his area. He’s worried about a fire in his neighbourhood, where the small homes are on small lots with small gaps of a few metres separating them, along with secondary suites, could create incendiary conditions. It’s not a case of if a fire happens, it’s when, he says. The municipality could also be held liable for damages if fire department trucks can’t get up the congested streets to respond to a call. “We’ve talked about these things since 2003, with the bylaw … nothing happens.” Callen says many fires are electrically caused, adding that homes in Albion only have 100-amp electrical supplies, designed only for one heating, cooking or living unit. The suites are being put into three-storey homes totalling about 2,100 sq. feet on lots that are about 2,300 sq. feet. “They’re one step up from a townhouse,” he said. Callen says secondary suites must have separate heating systems – but they don’t. The living units in each house also should be sealed separately to prevent smoke penetration in the case of a fire. The extra suites add to street congestion, as well. Callen says many residents already park on the road rather than at the back of their lots, and many garages aren’t used for vehicles but as workshops or businesses, or storage. See Albion, p10

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De Patie killer to be released next week Darnell Pratt leaving Kent institution staff reporter The young man who ran over and dragged a Maple Ridge gas station attendant to death will be out of prison again next week, despite twice violating previous parole conditions upon previous releases. Darnell Darcy Pratt leaves the maximumsecurity Kent Institution in Agassiz just six months after breaching curfew after being released late last year, as is mandatory under Canadian law. Pratt was just 16 in March 2005, when he struck and killed 24-year-old gas station attendant Grant De Patie in a stolen car while ﬂeeing an Esso station on Dewdney Trunk Road in Maple Ridge without paying for gas. “They just ﬁnd new forgiveness for him,” said De Patie’s father Doug upon learning of Pratt’s release. “He doesn’t have to earn a

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“For the most part, people are happy with the homes and they have no problems with it. They are like myself, wondering what is happening here, the secondary suites are going in.” Maple Ridge fire chief Dane Spence said Albion’s narrow streets with cars parked on both sides can cause problems for fire trucks, but never enough to block access to emergency equipment. “There’s nothing we can’t get through.” He added the department is about to present a new safety plan to Albion residents that will improve emergency access. He disagreed that the small spaces between the homes would cause rapid spread of fires. “We’ve had fires [in Albion] and we haven’t had a firestorm from one end to the other.” He pointed out homes built after 2004 all have sprinkler systems. Currently, only homes on lots larger than 6,000 sq. feet can have secondary suites, but a review may consider allowing them on smaller lots.

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Spray tans a safer option for an end-of-school glow

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As soon-to-be graduates prepare for prom and their trip down the auditorium aisle to receive their diplomas, many believe a glowing tan is a must-have accessory. However, the method by which that tan is achieved could mean the difference between bronze skin and a life-threatening disease. For those who still want to have tanned skin but not experience the risk associated with tanning beds or UV exposure, spray tans or sunless tanning creams are good options. These products contain a substance called dihydroxyacetone (DHA). The Mayo Clinic says that DHA reacts with dead cells in the outermost layer of the skin. This temporarily darkens the skin’s appearance. While the coloring doesn’t wash off, it will gradually fade as the dead skin cells slough off within a few days. Some of these products also contain coloring pigments to help even out the tan and make it visible before the DHA reaches maximum effect. These products are generally safe for most of the body but need to be avoided around mucous membranes and the eyes.

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Weekly 60 months

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2005 FORD E350 CUBE VAN 2011 FORD F150 CREWCAB $

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169

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2011 FORD ESCAPE LTD. $

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2007 FORD F150 HARLEY

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2008 FORD F150 S/CAB

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Weekly 72 months

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13,999

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10,988 Or 84

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13,998 Or $73

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2006 HONDA CIVIC $

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Introducing the grafted tomato T

here are three things that men are quite possessive about, three things that you should never really mess with if you know what’s Gardening good for you Mike Lascelle – that being their car (or truck), their hockey team, and their tomatoes. Don’t ask me why men are so particular about growing their own tomatoes, because they certainly aren’t bending over backwards to cultivate kale, leeks or broccoli – but woe to the garden centre that fails to stock (or sells out of) their favourite tomato cultivar. As men, we like to improve things. So when we are not impressed with our car’s performance, we simply drop a new engine into it. When our hockey team fails to win, we expect a few player trades from management (which is why you can deﬁnitely say goodbye to Luongo). But the last ﬁxation, the humble tomato plant, has changed very little over the years, except for a little selective breeding. The pursuit of bigger tomatoes and higher yields has been more about grow lights, special soil blends, secret

Contributed

‘Mighty ’Matos’ are grafted tomatoes, so there is no genetic manipulation. fertilizer recipes and homemade greenhouses than it has been about anything else. That is, until now. A potentially better tomato is due to arrive at your local garden centre in the next two to three weeks, called ‘Mighty ’Matos.’ These are grafted tomatoes, so there is no genetic manipulation. Standard tomato varieties are simply top-grafted onto Solanum rootstock using a Japanese or tube-

grafting method. Several different rootstocks (imported from Holland) are used, with each being chosen for compatibility, the plant’s growth rate and fruit type. Once grafted, the scion and rootstock are held in place using a special clip and given ideal greenhouse conditions, allowing the three- to four-week healing process to take place. After this they are ready to be shipped to local wholesale nurseries and grown onto

retail sizes. Vegetable grafting is nothing new and as far back as the 1920s, watermelons were being grafted onto squash and gourd rootstocks in order to reduce disease problems (Fusarium). Grafted tomatoes are currently being used quite extensively by commercial growers in the United States, as these grafted plants increase yields and plant health, and

minimize the use of fertilizers. Currently, 81 per cent of all vegetables grown in Korea are grafted, as are 95 per cent of all tomatoes grown in Japan, and this method is popular in southern Europe and Morocco. The potential advantage of a grafted tomato to the average gardener would be larger plants with heavier crops, produced over a longer period of time. These plants should be able to readily ﬁnd available soil nutrients and moisture with their aggressive root system, and that should translate into better disease resistance or plants less prone to blossom end rot. Mighty ’Matos will be arriving at your local garden centre in the next few weeks and are available in limited varieties (all of which are indeterminate or vining types), including: ‘Amish Paste’, ‘San Marzano’, ‘Yellow Pear’, ‘Green Zebra’, ‘Black Cherry’, ‘Sun Sugar’, ‘Sweet Million’, ‘Early Girl’, ‘Stupice’, ‘Beefsteak’, ‘Pineapple’, ‘Black Krim’, ‘Mortgage Lifter’, ‘Brandywine’ and ‘Cherokee Purple’. So there are lots to choose from. Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_acer@hotmail.com).

• I’ve uploaded a new story, Gauguin the Gardener’ to my blog at www.soulfofagardener.wordpress.com.

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Silver Valley Incredible 6,800 sq. ft. home with media room, games room and exercise room plus 1,200 sq. ft. 2 bedroom suite down. 4 bedrooms up, 6 bathrooms, incredible country kitchen and family room. Includes 12 appliances. A must see!!

939,800

3 Years New

24877 Smith Ave., Maple Ridge 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.

KEVIN BRACK

Acreage or Lots $ from 279,800 439,900

434,900

1480 sq. ft. townhome with modern design. With the living rm, kitchen, eating area, washer & dryer on the main floor. 2nd floor boasts huge master bdrm, ensuite with shower and 2nd bdrm has full bath. 3rd floor has another huge bdrm with his/her closets also. BONUS 325 sq. ft. roof top deck with view!!!

13773 Blaney Rd. Just off Silver Valley & 232nd

279,900

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

• 8 RS1B single family lots, 6,000 sq. ft. fully serviced by Samuel Robertson school - Available June 2012

22535 Kendrick Loop SUITABLE

• 3.1 acre - 112th and 256th Street block backing onto creek and greenbelt. City water - Never had a home on it. Info package available.

Great family home in central Maple Ridge. Quiet street, close to schools, shopping and parks. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Fully ﬁnished down.

TRI-TEL REALTY

604-657-4064

269,900 Heart of Pitt Meadows

24353 - 110th Ave., M.R. Private corner lot, covered deck with gas hookup for Bbq, 4 bdrms, 4 baths, 3 levels, over 2400 sq.ft. 9’ ceiling on main, bayed out windows in living rm and master bdrm, open kitchen, detached over size single garage with lane access. $399,950.

www.kevinbrack.ca

TOP FLOOR unit with view to the north west from the large PRIVATE sundeck accessed from the master and the living rm, high vaulted ceiling, gas ﬁreplace, both bdrms are good size, insuite laundry and storage, 2 parking stalls, bike room, storage locker.

kbrack@shaw.ca

POSITIVE, PROFESSIONAL & PROVEN Anny An

Danette Ball

Elida Baxter

Dan Beyko

Kevin Brack

Jeff Bright

Mark Cardas

Mario Casoria

Jack Clesson

Randy Cooke

Vicki Cunningham

Kim Fabbro

Helen Ferris

Marshell Forster

Mellissa Galway

Sue Galway

Ted Hedrick

Al Hogarth

Bill Kok - Consultant

Jamie Luttmer

Cass MacLeod

Kris Mugridge

Janet Murphy

Bill Mutch

Terry Passley

Stan Pavlov

Laurel Payne

Don Schmidt

John Taylor

Bonnie Telep

Ralph Telep

Dave Telep

Esther Stewart

Marina Jorgenson

Heather Palis

Administration

CALL FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION. 22519 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge TRI-TEL REALTY

www.coldwellbanker.ca

604.467.9300

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We Never Stop Moving TRI-TEL REALTY

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

604-467-9300

TRI-TEL REALTY

Bonnie Telep

TRI-TEL REALTY

Cass & Jeff

Remember... your bank works for the bank,

Bonnie Telep works for you! JUST LISTED! $659,900 11043 - 237th St., Maple Ridge

JUST LISTED! $456,900 Family Friendly!

23880 - 117B Ave., Maple Ridge

Must See! 4100 sq. ft. custom estate home on permanent protected greenbelt lot. 4 bdrms + den, 3.5 baths. Simply the best!

Awesome 2050 sq. ft. 4 bdrm + den, 3 bath home on ﬂat, fenced and private pie shaped cul-de-sac lot. Priced to move!

King of the Road! 5 bdrm + den, 2 storey + ﬁnished bsmt home on 9,000 sq. ft. greenbelt lot. Easy to suite, great value here!

Paying High Interest Rates on Your Credit Card!

$615,000

JUST LISTED! $619,000 No Neighbours!

SPOTLESS! $574,800 Entertainers Dream!

2.5 ACRES! $789,900 English or Western?

2 storey + unﬁnished bsmt home on permanent, protected greenbelt lot in popular “Uplands Subdivision”. Bsmt is suiteable!

Big 3,300 sq. ft. bsmt entry on 6,000 sq. ft. corner lot in “Twin Brooks”. Open plan w/ hardwood, spacious kitchen, covered deck.

Recently remodelled 2300 sq. ft. split level on perfect 2.5 acre lot. 3 stall barn w/tack rm & hayloft, large grazing area and ring.

3.99

7 Year

Check us out at www.bonnietelep.com

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604-467-9300 *OAC - Rates subject to change. Certain conditions apply.

THE HOGARTH TEAM Our Family Working For Yours Al Hogarth Associate Broker

1 ACRE! $875,000 Picture Perfect! Stunning 2,900 sq. ft. 2 storey home on 1 acre lot with views, in “Sheridan Hill” Pitt Meadows. Too many features to list!

MORTGAGE $539,900 HELPER! Dare To Compare!

SUITEABLE! $499,900 Need A Mortgage Helper?

3,700 sq. ft. 6 bdrm + den, 2 kitchen home in Maple Ridge. Backs onto tree farm, culde-sac setting, walk to Kanaka School.

4 bdrm + den, 3 baths, showhome condition & full bsmt roughed in for 2 bdrm + den suite. Priced below assessed value.

604-467-9300

Fraserview Village

Main Floor Master Bdrm

0.71 ACRE! $419,900 Nature Lovers Lucky Find

BIG LOT! $399,000 Country Quiet - City Close!

2,200 sq. ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home in desirable “Wildwood” location. There’s nothing else in P.M. under $480k this BIG!

Large rancher on ultra private 3/4 acre “L” shaped lot in “Silver Valley” location. 2,000 sq. ft. 3 bdrms, 2 bath home.

Best of both worlds! 1,500 sq. ft. 3 bdrm rancher with in-ground bsmt on large 1/4 acre private lot in “Websters Corners”.

THE

NEW LISTING! $439,000 Best Deal In Pitt Meadows!

RALPH TELEP TEAM 604-467-9300

This 12 unit 55+ townhouse complex is part of Fraserview Village with access to pool, exercise facilities and potential RV rental spaces. Main floor living includes 2 bdrms (master with ensuite), living rm, dining rm, kitchen and laundry. Den/ office loft up and part bsmt, finished with large rec rm and loads of storage.

www.ralphtelep.com

U LT I M AT E

Open Floor Plan

23635 - 111A Avenue

Deb Hogarth

S E R V I C E

This contemporary home has nearly 2,800 sq. ft. of ﬁnished area with modern touches. 9’ ceilings, Large master bdrm with ensuite. Open kitchen/family rm and only steps away from Kanaka Elementary & nature paths. Reduced to $489,900.

Aleesha Hogarth

Unlicensed

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

Hobby Farm

Walk To Whonnock Lake

Home has 3 bedrooms, enclosed porch, basement area has workshop, storage den, lots of upgrading done, paint ﬂooring, roof and more. 6 stall barn, riding ring, only 2 min walk to elementary school. New septic system. Priced at $599,900.

Terry Passley

TRI-TEL REALTY

Ralph Telep

TRI-TEL REALTY

& Associates

TRI-TEL REALTY U LT I M AT E

Dave Telep

Vicki Cunningham

S E R V I C E

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

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Kim Fabbro

604-467-9300

Immaculate!

499,800

Located On Quiet Street! • 1,900 sq. ft. • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths

• 1 bdrm suite • Fenced yard • 4,600 sq. ft. lot

179,800

Start Here! • 3 bdrm townhome • Huge fenced patio • 800 sq. ft. and yard • Central location • No Stairs!!!

264,800

3 Bedroom Townhome • Great Complex! • Fenced private yard

• Over 1200 sq. ft. • New roof in 2011 • Walk to amenities

Open Sat & Sun 2-4 22739 - 136A., Maple Ridge $

20124 Ashley Cr., M.R.

#4, 21555 Dewdney Tk., M.R.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 This One Brand New Kitchen!

#15 - 23575 - 119th Ave., M.R.

No Stairs!

Is A 10!

• Over 1400 sq. ft. • Brand new kitchen • 3 bdrms + family rm • Large private lot • Covered patio $ 429,800 • Immaculate Rancher 12345 - 234th Street, Maple Ridge

2 storey with ﬁnished bsmt. Stunning kitchen w/pantry, loads of cupboards & server rm. 3 bdrms up all with ensuites. Huge master with sitting area. Bsmt has media rm, wet bar, family rm & another bdrm with ensuite. A must see!

299,800

199,800

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo • Why rent when you can own? • Tons of updates

• Great location • Walk to West Coast Express

#105 - 11595 Fraser St., M.R.

359,800

Great Location • 1,465 sq. ft. rancher • 3 bedrooms • 7,600 sq. ft. lot

• New roof • Original hardwood ﬂoors

11841 Hawthorne St., M.R.

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

23542 - 108 Ave., Maple Ridge $

514,900

Gorgeous rancher with full basement over looking ALR and view to the south. 1/4 acre lot in quiet cul-de-sac, this ﬁnished home features 3 bdrms up and one down. 3 full baths.

Ground Floor Unit! • New H/W tank, • 1,260 sq ft painted • 2 bdrms + den • 2 full baths, New • Walk to amenities ﬂooring

5 BRAND NEW HOMES

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

928,000

13619 McKercher Dr., M.R. $

13611 Birdtail., Maple Ridge

219,800

Lowest Priced 2 Bdrm in Bldg • 1065 sq. ft. • Lots of storage • 2 bdrms, 2 baths • Great location • Underground • Easy commute to parking Vancouver

#305 - 12464 - 191B St., P.M.

799,000

• 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

23942 Dewdney Trk Rd., M.R. $

429,900 Inc HST

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

23349 - 133 Ave., Maple Ridge $

629,000

Builders own home, shows like new with all the bells and whistles. Laminate ﬂoors, heat pump, air conditioning. Media rm for your large screen tv, wired for surround sound. Too many extras to list.

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BRENDA EXNER

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

OPEN SUNDAY 12-2

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4

Experience working for you since 1980

604-603-8043

Email: brenda@ brendaexner.com

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

Cottonwood Village Reduced to $252,500

20 YEAR LIFE MEMBER MEDALLION REALTOR

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM

#19-11588 232 Street, Maple Ridge End unit 1456 sq ft townhome with huge livingroom, gas FP, large country kitchen and 2 piece 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. Brand new carpets in this unit on stairs and lower level! Great family complex!

2 21707 Dewdney Trunk Road Great layout with cozy gas ﬁreplace & separate dining room. 3 spacious bdrms up & ensuite off the master. Fully fenced south facing yard. Conveniently located near shopping, bus & schools. Bring your personal touch to your new home and enjoy!

569,900

379,900

23239 117TH AVENUE

12652 228TH STREET

GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD

CALL TODAY FOR MORE DETAILS! • • • •

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

13877 McKechnie Road

Just about ready 1925 sq. ft. rancher 3 bedrms & 2 baths Close to town centre

MAGGIE PRINCE

• • • •

MLS # V905829

MLS# V932348 mprince@macrealty.com

Room to Grow! • Gorgeous great room with 18’ vaulted ceilings, ﬂoor to ceiling rock ﬁreplace • Kitchen has loads of cabinet space, center island, & eating area • Outside are two great sized decks backing onto greenbelt. • Master bdrm has walk in closet, spa-inspired ensuite with soaker tub and double vanity

• Rare opportunity to own acreage without all the work • 0.57 of an acre with almost 2600 sq ft fully updated home surrounded by farmland • 1 bdrm + den suite downstairs • Great entertaining space with large kitchen and deck

4 bdrms with 3 baths Large 7,182 sq. ft. lot Rec room with wet bar & ﬁreplace All levels of schools close by

604-862-4524 MLS # V911660

24748 Kimola Drive

A Little Piece of Paradise!

11871 GEE STREET

• • • • •

tknight@macrealty.com

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

624,800

604-307-0700

TEAMTELEP

E-mail: travis_franklin@telus.net U ED

$649,900

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

$589,900

23870 106th Avenue

762,900

DICK HUBER 604.250.3977

MIKE HUBER 604.839.8647

#20 11282 Cottonwood Drive

Horses, Horses, H H Horses H Did I mention that this was ideal acreage for horses. This home is located in Stave Falls only minutes to some of the world’s best horse trails and comes complete with a barn with box stalls and tack room and a huge pasture area and also has chickens, goats, sheep and rabbits. The home is spectacular with 3 big bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and has been totally remodelled. You don’t want to miss seeing this one!! Call me today

Auto Wrecker /Metal Recycling

• Open “Great Room” plan great for entertaining! • Gourmet kitchen with s/s appliances, granite and even a pantry • 4 large bedrooms upstairs including the master with a deluxe ensuite • Over 1100 sq ft of unﬁnished basement awaiting your ideas

$1,195,000

#24-11229 232nd Street

Silver Valley Luxury! • Just like new home with over 2000 sq ft of living space • Open “great room” layout • Deluxe kitchen includes s/s appliances, granite counters • Fully fenced back yard • Don’t miss this one!

• End Unit! Huge Yard on greenbelt! • Over 1200 sq ft of living space • 3 bedrooms up; master has an ensuite and balcony • Well managed family complex • Close to schools, transit & shopping

$269,900

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

22986 Gilbert Drive

Why Pay Rent?

$388,800 #15 21960 River Road

• 2.669 Acres of Industrial Land • Auto wrecker zoning • Currently generating $3500/month income • Sale comes with 52’ x 12’ ofﬁce and 60 ft scale • Call today for more information

$696,900+ HST Call Dave at 604-341-0783

MLS# V945432

RON MITCHELL

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

$449,900

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

MLS# V945465

604-617-9642

DAVE TELEP PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

$279,900

Selling your Home for all it’s worth

JASON

SCOTT MEADUS 604.313.5727

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

14310 256th Street

Open Sat & Sun 2-4 Nothing Could be Finer

269,000

#103 11609 227 Street

KNIGHT

This spacious ground ﬂoor unit in an exceptional 55+ concrete building is quiet and comfortable. This bright suite with a lovely gas ﬁreplace makes for cosy nights. The low maintenance fees include gas and hot water. Don’t miss out this immaculate unit will not last.

THERESA

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM

U ED

189,900

16 20841 Dewdney Trunk Road

Residential & Commercial Real Estate •

This beautifully laid out 2 level townhouse has 3 good sized bedrooms with 3 pce ensuite off the master. Centrally located near shopping, theatres, Golden Ears Bridge and transit. Kichler Station is well maintained, has a kids play park, and lovely neighbours.

TRAVIS FRANKLIN Cell: 604-351-0235

319,900

EXNER

“Our service will move you”

MLS# V941505

MLS# V938983

your family t your home t your town t your agent

604-818-9851 www.jasonexner.com OPEN HOUSE SUN APRIL 29 2-4 PM

Strawberry Hills

$209,000 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2–4 PM

Timeless Beauty

24732 57B Avenue, Langley • 2900 sq ft rancher with games room above garage • New updates include: ﬂooring, windows, doors, paint, roof, and appliances $ 867,500 • 1300 sq ft detached shop + 200 sq ft garden shed • RV parking (and then some) • All on a beautiful .52 acre lot in a very quiet neighbourhood • Close to elementary and high schools

NEW PRICE

Maple Ridge Ofﬁce 22718 Lougheed Highway

$539,900 23831 Zeron Avenue

#106 - 22255 - 122nd

This home has 4 large bedrooms, a fully ﬁnished basement, a formal living, and dining room with big windows overlooking the Albion Flats. Kitchen and cozy family room has sliders to the patio and terraced yard. Classic design & lovingly maintained.

Beautiful, bright one bedroom apartment in the heart of Maple Ridge. Super clean , fresh paint, new laminate, small den, and tons of in suite storage. Great backyard. Wheel chair friendly and affordable.

Al & Brenda

JENKINS

604.467.3871

604-467-3871 www.brendajenkins.com

www.macrealty.com

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Luxurious Homes that dazzle Amazing! No HST! 2 Years Young!

$939,800 OPEN HOUSE APRIL 29 1-4 & MAY 6 1-4 13773 Blaney Road, Maple Ridge

When you drive up to this 6846 sq. ft. beautiful house, you will fall in love right away. Its outside cultured stone, gables full of pot lights, and a huge triple driveway to match the enormous garage with room for the RV, says elegance. Open the eight ft. stained glass front door, step onto the slate tile star inset and you’ll be immersed in its vast main floor with ten ft. ceilings. Walk past the office featuring a walk-in closet and coffered ceilings, then down the entry hallway to the country kitchen with double wall ovens, gas cook-top, warming drawer, microwave drawer, and pot filler. Listen to your favourite music throughout the home with volume controls in multiple room, including the heated garage and outside deck. Stroll up the stained wainscoted hardwood stairs that open up to a ten ft. wide hallway lit by two skylights. There are four bedrooms and three bathroom on this level. Two bedrooms have walk-in closets and the guest bedroom has its own three piece bath. Master bedroom is 59 ft. wide with a walk-in closet that is as big as a bedroom, complete with built-in cabinets. The ultra modern ensuite has a huge walkin shower, big enough to have a party in, with two benches, six sprays, and steam, all controlled by digital touch. Once you’re done, enjoy a coffee from your very own espresso maker in the bathroom! Going down, the 847 sq. ft. media room has a bar set up with three TVs and a projector for a total of four screens in one room; the ultimate games room! The finished basement also has a bathroom, room for a gym, and a two bedroom suite for additional family and friends. Listed by Don Schmidt, Coldwell Banker. 604-240-3359

OPEN HOUSE FOR THESE HOMES EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:00–4:30

$635,900+HST

$589,000+HST

$629,000+HST

13418 235 Street, Maple Ridge

13438 236 Street, Maple Ridge

13436 235 Street, Maple Ridge

Just completed two storey plus basement for a total of 3,872 sq. ft. Main ﬂoor features an open concept kitchen with a large wrap around island overlooking the family room and rear covered patio. Separate dining room, den, and living room with its own balcony. The upstairs hallway is open and spacious and has three oversized bedrooms, each with its own walkin closet. Large laundry room complete with cabinets and countertops. Spacious master with walk-in closet, including built-in wardrobe unit. Ensuite includes extensive cabinets with makeup desk, corner soaker tub, and walk-in shower. Large 8266 sq. ft. lot, fully landscaped, fenced, and complete with large covered patio. All done with high-end ﬁnishes to make this a perfect home. Listed by Paul and Peter Hayes, Remax Results. 604-230-7284

2700 sq. ft. finished, 800 sq. ft. unfinished, 3 bed, 2 bath, games room, and office. Great room concept with vaulted ceilings. Maple shaker cabinets, double sinks in ensuite and a walk-in shower with rain head. 2 car garage with one side extra deep to fit the boat. Ready to move in at the end of May. Listed by Paul and Peter Hayes, Remax Results. 604-230-7284

604-562-3908

Quality built family home in prestigious BALSAM CREEK. 2551 sq.ft of finished living space plus 1077 sq.ft. unifinished awaiting your ideas. Main floor features open kitchen with large walk-in pantry, family room with fireplace, dining roomwith doors leading to private covered deck with outdoor fireplace great for family gatherings and entertaining, plus a flex room with doors opening onto balcony. Upstairs you will find 4 generous sized bedrooms with 5 pce. ensuite and walk in closet in your master bedroom. Call to book your showing. Listed by Paul and Peter Hayes, Remax Results. 604-230-7284

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On April 30 our professional team is moving to the Flagship Professional Building at 203-22320 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge. Until then, visit us at 22369 Lougheed Highway for Conveyancing (property sales/purchases), Notarizations, Wills/Powers of Attorney, Mortgages (New/Reﬁnance), Subdivisions, Easement, Rights of way, and more!

OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 2-4 12050 232B Street, Maple Ridge HOT PRICE

Donald Lockwood Notary Public 22369 Lougheed Highway 604-463-7181 donaldlockwood.com notariesinc@telus.net

OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 2-4

$519,000

817 Prospect Street, Coquitlam

• You will love this fabulous family home with its stunning renovations. • New kitchen cabinets, granite counters, and laminate ﬂooring. • 4 bed 3 bath • In-law suite with a separate entrance on the lower level

• Updated 3 level split, set on a quiet street in desirable Chineside area. • Walking distance to shopping, recreation centre, schools & bus. • Recent replacements: roof, h/w tank, windows, fencing. • Open ﬂoor plan with hot tub.

QUICK POSSESION

$772,900

M TEA Selling? Buying?

LUKE

604-561-0053

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DEBBIE SHEPPARD 604-312-3705

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OPEN SUN. 2-4PM

Switch your mortgage to RBC® Royal Bank and save. It’s easy and I can show you how. Switch today! We’ll pay your switch-out fees*!

COLLEEN

880,000

219,900

LEASE

SILVERMERE LAKEFRONT

#602-22230 NORTH AVE.

• 1/3 acre walk-on waterfront • Handy-man special 3000 sq. ft. house • Very quiet neighbourhood, well off Lougheed • Swim, ski, paddle from your own wharf

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 ok

$1600/MTH INCLUDES TRIPLE NET

• 1600 sq. ft. In Garibaldi Place • Ground ﬂoor unit • Great for ofﬁce or studio, CD588 zoning • Walking to all downtown amenities • Plenty of parking, vacant now

Jan Hickman

604-828-3445

The Realtor who unites “Hearts and Homes” OPEN SUN. 2-4PM

THIS IS NOT A MISPRINT That’s all the owner is asking for this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, plus 1 bedroom in-law suite in a quiet West Side neighbourhood. The home has country-style kitchen, hardwood ﬂoors, garage, a large private yard and a great deal more. This will likely sell to the ﬁrst caller. $398,800

D RE

24165 102A AVENUE

SUN-LOVER TERRACE

Friendly dog is not included with this 5 bedroom home built by ‘Cavalier Homes’. With a short walk to schools and parks, this is the ideal family home for happiness. A fully ﬁnished basement for rainy-day play and the double garage makes this a perfect home for Fido. $419,900

For a full body tan comes with this oversized 2 bedroom, double bath end unit in Windsor Oak. The living area, with its open concept ﬂooded with natural light, makes this a happy place to live and entertain. Features great gourmet kitchen and double garage. Don’t miss this for $298,800

Come see us at the Home Show May 4-6 Booths C 33 & C 34 Meet our agents and win prizes!

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

604.466.2838

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For the way you live Steve & Gloria

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629

HAMILTON

Ask Rob Jeeves

604-467-8881

D CE DU RE

$489,500

$269,000

LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT RANCHER?

WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUY? • Ground ﬂoor unit • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Large patio • Insuite laundry

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

• SS appliances • 1,126 sq. ft. • 5 pc ensuite • Alarmed • Great location

$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

www.AskRobJeeves.com • email: rjeeves@shaw.ca

JUST $269,900 IN MISSION

NEW CONDO LISTING $102,500 Belmar Terrace. Two bedrm condo on the top ﬂoor. Fantastic view of the Fraser River, Mt. Baker & Fraser Valley. South Facing unit with 6´ × 12´ deck. Walk to all amenities & WC Express. Great opportunity! Call for an apt to view.

Updated, clean home. Near schools, park, & bus. Has 5 bdrms & 2½ bathrms, ﬁreplace, & covered 12´ × 14´ deck overlooks backyard. Unauth mortgage helper could be 1 or 2 bedrm. Call now for more info or showing.

Willard & Penny DUNN

778-988-1224 OFFICE 604-466-2838

604-466-2838 • Email: consideritdunn@telus.net THE RIGHT ADDRESS

138,800

79,800

DOWNTOWN CONDO – #202 22347 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY Great 1 Bedroom suite in heart of Maple Ridge. New ﬂooring, full size kitchen, in-suite laundry and Huge south facing deck brings lots of light into the spacious living area. Rain screen Building, Rentals & Pets allowed . Covered Parking. Walk to shopping, restaurants, recreation facilities & transit. All this in one neat package. Perfect investment opportunity. Asking $138,800.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Franchise Business with excellent Mall location. Long established business in the heart of Maple Ridge. Opportunity is knocking. Call Willard for details. Asking $79,800.

Ron Antalek

BIG, BRIGHT, & BEAUTIFUL

Live in a home with room to spare…This attractive “Oakvale” built quality Maple Crest family home has lots of living $ 644,500 space, this big, bright beauty of a home is surrounded by plenty of greenspace at the end of a cul-desac! Three or a fouth bedroom up, den on the main, plus a fabulous basement below – a fantastic package indeed! – Call Terri Smith for your private viewing appointment today!

View more pictures and information at www.terrismith.ca

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

THE

An adult oriented 45+ complex in the heart of Agassiz. “Magnolia Estates” offers a relaxed and comfortable one level $ 188,000 two bedroom rancher with a pleasing open layout. The warm designer paint colours, gas ﬁreplace, and gorgeous laminate ﬂooring through out make this rancher the perfect place you would want to call – HOME! Call Terri Smith today for viewing appointment 778-988-1224.

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12 - 5

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PARK-LIKE 1½ ACRE PRIVATE 24521 Alouette Road $694,900 • 2,024 sq. ft. home with 3 bedrooms + den • Vauled ceiling. Granite countertops in the spacious kitchen • Entertainment sized living rm. Games and family room. Gas ﬁreplace • French doors onto a large deck to enjoy the lovely park setting

Starting at $329,900 Showhome at #15 11252 Cottonwood Drive • 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

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ONE NEW TOWNHOUSE LEFT END UNIT $339,900 #10-13771 232A Street, Maple Ridge • • • • • • •

(Off 232 St. onto Silver Valley Rd.) SILVER HEIGHTS ESTATES Lovely area 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Maple cabinets, granite countertops 6 appliances and blinds included Fireplace Fenced yard and 2 car garage

New homes starting at $463,900

Showhome at 10132 - 240 Street • 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

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Townhouse With Basement & Double Garage #13-23233 Kanaka Way $372,500 • “Riverwoods” 2222 sq. ft. • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Island and pantry in the kitchen. Gas ﬁreplace in the family rm. Games room and den in ﬁnished basement • Covered deck, patio, fenced year yard. • Pets allowed. Double garage. • Near schools, parks & transit

Starting at $439,000 Showhome at 10558 Jackson Road • 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 room. • Attached or detached double garage. www.albionterraces.com

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

13757 Silver Valley Road $599,900 4 bedrooms up. Den on the main ﬂoor. 4 bathrooms. Triple garage. Legal suite in the daylight basement with separate entrance.

13765 Silver Valley Road $719,000 5163 sq. ft, 6 bedrooms + den. 6 bathrooms. Fully ﬁnished basement. Mountain & valley view.

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Starting at $539,000 Showhome at 23616-118 Avenue • Mountain view and backing onto greenbelt • 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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The tradition continues at Silver Ridge... A collection of 3 & 4 bedroom parkside homes in the award winning community of Silver Ridge, featuring distinct quality and craftsmanship with exceptional finishings and impressive living spaces. Hampstead is everything you want in a home. Naturally.

Pre-Sales Event is now on! Prices starting from $459,900 N

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BUILDING AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITIES FOR TODAY... AND FOR YEARS TO COME. Marketing and Sales by Portrait Homes Realty Ltd. This is not an offering for sale. Price excludes taxes. E. & O. E.

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Taryn McKay

Brian Fedyshen

604-467-0904

778-233-5695

11933 - 224th St., Maple Ridge

OPEN HOUSE SUN 12 to 3

Brookside Realty

OPEN SUN 1-3

11731 246th St

Impressive Copperstone Ridge. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 storey home is nestled in a quiet family neighbourhood yet walking distance to all amenities, town core and all levels of school. Quality craftsmanship, Gold Star energy efﬁcient, an impressive layout and even a Bonus room off the garage. Inviting, warm and tasteful creative touches have been added to make this house a home. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, inﬂoor heat, hot water on demand. Note: Bonus room in basement 16’6 x 10’ is in back half of garage. Can be easily removed to park 2 cars again

369,000

HANEY’S LANDING

RIVER GARDENS $

Maple Ridge • Affordable 1 bedroom, condo. • Close to West Coast Express, shopping recreation, restaurants and all other amenities. • Features granite counter tops, tile Àoors, electric ¿replace, storage locker, covered parking and more.

Randy & Tracy DeLair

604-463-2991

235,000

Maple Ridge • Maple Ridge Best Buy! • 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1140 square feet • Huge covered deck. • Upscale and only $235,000

Ray Pelto

604-619-0804

For a complete list of OPEN HOUSES check out our website: www.brooksiderealty.ca

Brian Fedyshen

Jim Isherwood

Jeanie Fox

Nathan Isherwood

309,900

604-812-2894 bobvandenbrink@shaw.ca

#23 22900 126th St • Townhouse in quiet, family-friendly cul-de-sac. • 1560 sq ft multi-level home with south facing backyard • Finished space that is perfect for rec room, hobby room, or a deluxe workshop! • Professionally managed property includes a private and picturesque footbridge over a

slamon bearing stream which leads to a private park/playground.

Sid Alamo

604-802-2211

• Beautifully updated 4100sqft home • 16 x 32 swimming pool • 1.3 acres • Panoramic views of the valley

149,900

Amanda vandenBrink

Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

879,000

604-619-2164 4 amandavandenbrink@shaw.ca

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

GREAT FAMILY HOME $

34513 Cambridge Place Mission

1,935,000

Bob va vandenBrink, R.I.(BC)

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2 - 4

12283 224th St • NEW PRICE • Top Floor studio penthouse • Like New but with NO HST • S/S Appliances lots of upgrades • Faces green space

429,000

Helping you is what we do.

144,900

• 16.8 acres • 10 box stall barn • 4 car garage • High End ﬁnishings • On a no thru Road • Fully Fenced

604.467.5000

Brookside Realty

26271 116th Ave

• On a quiet no thru road • Nice renovated 2bed + Den rancher • 1/3 of an acre • Heated and 220 volt 12 x 24 shop • Private and manicured yard • Close to schools and transportation

24 - 22206 - 124th Ave

OPEN HOUSE SAT 11 TO 2

434,900

CHARACTER HOME ON 2 ACRES $

625,000

Maple Ridge

• 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, over 1900 sq. ft. • In a family friendly neighbourhood with an awesome panoramic mountain view, this home has many updates. • Newer raised maple cabinets, laminate Àooring, slider drawers in kitchen, pot lighting, built - in microwave tile backsplash, blinds, newer paint and newer windows.

• Charming, updated on two level acres, city water. • Picture Perfect - newer roof, large covered porch. • Vinyl windows, updated bathrooms, kitchen, Àooring. • A great investment for those looking for a country lifestyle.

Randy & Tracy DeLair

Karen Bennett

604-463-2991

CUSTOM BUILT EAGLE RIDGE 724,900

Burke Mountain • Reduced $25,000, ENTERTAINERS delight, large games room or pool room? • Private yard w/gas Bbq hook-up, extra large stone patio. • Large formal living/dining room with stone feature ¿replace. • Lower level could be easily converted to large two bedroom suite. • One of the best views you’ll ¿nd sweeping mountain and city views.

Pat Drummond

604-463-3000

604-467-5000

Sid Alamo

Steve Anderson

Luke Ash

Chad August

John Bakker

Debra Bell

Karen Bennett

Dawn Bickle

Allan Carlson

Randy DeLair

Tracy DeLair

Randall Didiuk

Pat Drummond

Angela Dundas

Sarah Eales

Dianne Enns

Chris Frandsen

Danny Gerbrandt

Lennie Gullmes

Rolf Gullmes

Ed Gurm

Gina Halinda

Don Hart

Ken Hemminger

Nicole Hunt

Dave Hyslop

Nicole Jackson

Coleen Jennings

Al Knuttila

Joel Lycan

Brenda Lyster

Michelle Larose

Taryn McKay

Rick Medhurst

Jeremy McCarthy

Jessica Norman

Betty Olsen

Debi Pearce

Don Pearce

Yolanta Siwinski

Tammy Sonne

Laurell Sware

Ray Pelto

Greg Swatske

Bob Quinnell

Mary Spann

Jim Quinnell

Trevor Tache

Dave Rickard

Glenn Rogers

Luke Rogers

Claudio Sartore

Tyra Sauriol

Chase Shymkiw

Ralph Tedford

Bob Terepocki

Amanda vandenBrink

Bob vandenBrink

Vicky vanHerwaarden

Virginia Windover

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Prestigious Balsam Creek

Anderson & Thompson

Open Saturday & Sunday 1–4:30

$499,900

For ALL your real estate needs! Alan C. Thompson

David Riddell

Lawyer/Notary Public

22311 - 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z2 Fax: 604-463-7497 E-Mail: thompson@vernon-thompson.com, riddell@vernon-thompson.com

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

Sunday, April 29, 2012 2:00 - 4:00 pm

#206 - 11605 - 227th Street, Maple Ridge, BC

HILLCREST

Adult living (55+) at it’s best! This tastefully appointed 1,036 sq. ft. two bedroom suite located on the 2nd floor has it all - master bedroom with lots of closet space, spacious living and dining area with fireplace, access to large balcony from both bedrooms and the living room, walk in pantry, in-suite laundry and a peaceful setting. Amenities of the property include indoor pool, guest suite, fitness room, club house and more…

13436-235th Street

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

$625,900 + HST

V878570

13406 - 235th Street • 3160 sq. ft. • 3 bdrms, 3 baths • Maple kitchen, granite countertops • 7226 sq. ft. lot, landscaped and fenced • Triple car garage • Separate workshop

Peter • Kim • Paul

604-467-0811 www.thehayesteam.com

Peter Hayes

Paul Hayes

Kim Hunter

28-32361 McRae

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4PM

Biggest & Brightest! 1600sqft-3 large bdrms/3 bath + den could be 4th bdrm. Immaculate, sunbathed unit lies East/West w/ private yard off the kitchen. Laminate Àoors, fresh paint, a pleasure to see. Laundry upstairs. Best plan in complex. Transit /schools steps away. Serious buyer? Call me about STING $269,999 possible ¿nancing idea. Seller will pay for new roof. LIIS

Lighthouse R E A L T Y

L T D

33616 Cherry

NEW LISTING

$489,900

4bd+den - 3000sqft home in east Mission w/ large rooms & great views of valley/Baker. Big deck & Solarium off sunny kitchen, perfect for entertaining or just tea & a good book. One bdrm in walkout bsmt w/ sep laund; great for home business. Private back yard/garden-tiered & ¿nished by the hands of an artisic gardener. Heated wrkshp, AC, 3yr old roof, steps to school & transit.

13-32311 McRae Ave

NEW LISTING

2bdrm + den/2bath/1250sqft. Open layout w/fabulous private patio and garden backing onto greenspace. Lots of storage and single garage. Forget the condo - get a front door and your own grassy piece of the world! Perfect for your dog and kids! Seller will pay for new roof.

$200,000

35492 Strathcona - Abbotsford

ED REDUC

Lynda J. Lawrence Lone Palm Management 604-467-3333 lonepalm@shaw.ca

+ HST

V925554

• 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

Independently owned and operated

OPEN HOUSE

$635,900

+ HST

V907886

Quality built by Scott Charlton Construction Ltd.

LAWYER

604-463-6281

$629,000

+ HST

V925872

$509,900

5bedroom+DEN, LEGAL 2bd suite, HAIR SALON, open concept kitchen w/ large island, huge COVERED deck off kitchen for entertaining. Storage sheds in back. Culdesac, close to schools & transit.

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604~807~4290

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Large 1150 sqft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo More like a townhouse, this unit enjoys over 800sqft of outdoor “ fenced yard”... Come see for yourself

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

Extremely Private Yard 11932 237a 1/4 Acre Greenbelt Lot backs into Cottonwood Creek 3 (or 4) Bedroom home / Shed with power Walk to School, Transit and Shopping

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

429,900 21009 River Road $

Only $499,900

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

959,900 12680 239 St 1 $

3200 sqft Rancher / Suite 5 Bedrooms Mountain Views Private Yard 22069 124th $579,000

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

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Fishers Dream Home & Acreage

3 Bed Rancher New Construction: 23422 Huston Greenbelt Lot 6100 sqft lot 3200 sqft Home no through street still time to COMPLETE RENO pick your finishing 22540 123rd $599,500 $389,000

Sell the car and walk !!!

sets. New torch on roof. SUITEABLE. FINISHED BASEMENT.

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

Bob Terepocki 604- 817-2920 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

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Corner unit overlooking Heritage Park!! Sweeping views! Watch the sun rise & set from the comfort of your 2 bdrm, 2 bath apt. Beautiful kitchen! Bright! Airy! 2 parking. Locker. $369,900

New home, 24’ vaulted wood ceil. 8000+ sqft lot. Low “E” windows. Rock FP 6 s/s appl., wall mnt TV stays. Open plan, pantry, laundry on main. 4’ heated crawl sp. No dissappointments here! $349,900.

Rancher with basement in family neighbourhood. Excellent location for family. $359,900

A ﬁxer-upper in a country setting. Circular driveway and park-like landscaping shows off beauty of a year round creek. $349,900

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

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Flat usable 1.67 acres in prime location. City water. 5 minutes to town. Currently in the ALR but in developing area. Cute old-time rancher. $439,000.

Centrally located with many updates!! Electrical upgraded w/new CSA #, newer roof! New skirting, ﬂooring, windows, new ceiling in mbdrm & hallway! Fully fenced & private yard! $76,500

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

Picturesque 8.8 acres. You’ll be impressed by the views of pasture, Mt. Cheam and beyond. 4 bdrm home has several upgrades. Detached workshop. Building sites on property. $499,900

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3 bedroom + 2 bathroom. Panabode log home with detached garage in 103 Mile House! 1.03 acre of rolling hills to sit on and take in the fresh air. $179,000

Backs onto Crown Land! Bring the horses to this 10 acre private property. 3 bdrm rancher, out buildings, workshop, chicken coop, cabin with elec. for guests. Fenced. Priced to sell! $149,900

Huge private 10,000+ sq. ft. lot. Updated! Shows nice. Clean & great family home. Fully ﬁnished bsmnt., garage/ workshop! 4 bdrm, 3 baths, rec rm. Newer roof! Hurry! $323,500

Amazing huge beautiful private backyard! Updated bathroom with jetted tub. Seller is installing new siding at front! Walk to all amenities. On bus route. Seller motivated. $323,500

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

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Character 3 bdrm + den home. Redone top to bottom within last 6 yrs. Updated kitchen, bathroom, furnace. Original softwood ﬂoors, high ceilings on main, baseboards & crown mould. $312,500

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ABBOTSFORD – Corner unit w/Mt. Baker view!! Walk to restaurants, shopping & banking. Parking nearby!! Close to transportation routes. No rental restrictions. Private balcony. $93,500

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Find the great outdoors at Parkside If you’re looking for amazing views, a family-friendly community and beautiful homes, look no further than Onni’s Parkside at Victoria Hill, now open for previewing. “You’d be hard-pressed to find something in New West like it,” says Onni’s Nick Belmar. Encompassing 226 one- and twobedroom condominiums and 22 townhomes, Parkside is the final high-rise tower in the Victoria Hill development. The 22-storey tower will offer beautiful views from every home, and the atmosphere is second-to-none. The Victoria Hill project has been in development for over a decade, and

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When you live at South Surrey’s Morgan Crossing, loneliness is a thing of the past. With more than 60 shops and services right outside your front door, including Winners, Steve Nash Sports Club and Thrifty Foods, there is literally something for everyone, and you’ll rapidly run out of excuses for being a couch potato. Creating a community feel is the core of the entire concept, says Bryan Woolley of Fingerprint Strategies. Developed by Larco Investments, the company behind the Village at Park Royal, Morgan Crossing has the feel of a European-style village. One of the advantages in living in Morgan Crossing is its easy walkability and proximity to nearly everything you would need on a day-to-day basis. With shops, restaurants and fitness right outside your front door, it won’t take long to run your daily errands. “You can go in your pajamas and your slippers if you want!” laughs Woolley. Larco has been very successful in creating a village feel when you walk into Morgan Crossing, and Woolley says that there is a wide range of demographics buying homes, from 19-year-olds just starting out to seniors downsizing. “If you don’t like people, this isn’t the place to be,” Woolley says, adding that when you walk out your door, you’re almost guaranteed to meet someone that you know. The homes at Morgan Crossing are chic and modern, with generous patios and balconies, electric fireplaces and hardwood laminate floors throughout the main living areas. The kitchens feature European laminate cabinets, soft-close drawers (no more door slamming), granite and silestone countertops and an elegant glass or mosaic stainless-steel backsplash. The bathrooms are perfect for relaxing after a long day, with chic porcelain and ceramic tile flooring, granite and marble countertops and roomy tubs with hand-set ceramic tile surrounds. There are many different floorplans available, ranging from one to three bedrooms, some with dens. With the number of plans available, you will have no trouble finding the perfect home for you. Looking to be right in the middle of the action? Finding a home on the main street would work for you.

Perhaps a mountain view is your style? Morgan Crossing has several homes with that gorgeous scenery. “The biggest draw is the village,” Woolley says. “You’re not spending time going to the disparate pieces of your life ... it’s a more sustainable lifestyle. We don’t get too many people driving between stores.” One of the great things about living in Morgan Crossing is the variety of community events that are held frequently, including car shows, outdoor movie nights and festivals. The community is “so vibrant and interesting,” Woolley says. With the warmer weather on its way, he expects that the outdoor walkways will soon be bustling. Homes start at $234,900. For more information, visit morgancrossing.ca or call 604-582-1336.

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ommunity Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Drop off details of your event to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail events@mapleridgenews.com at least a week before the event. Listings appear as

space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classified department at 604-467-1122 about non-profit rates. Friday, April 27 • Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter meets at 7:30 p.m.

for an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813. See Community Calendar, p45

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Community Calendar Friday, April 27 • RCCG Trinity Chapel in Pitt Meadows is celebrating its fourth anniversary with three days of teachings from an anointed man of God, who will teach that God is able, does, and can turn around for good whatever uncomfortable or difficult circumstance you may be experiencing. Part 1 takes place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at 3-19040

Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows. For more information, call Pastor Steve at 604-374-1004.

north on Edge Street, off of Dewdney Trunk Road. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 604-467-2956. • RCCG Trinity Chapel in Pitt Meadows is celebrating its fourth anniversary with three days of teachings from an anointed man of God, who will teach that God is able, does, and can turn around for good whatever uncomfort-

Saturday, April 28 • The Maple Ridge Garden Club is holding their annual plant, bake and craft sale on from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Patrick’s school gym, 22561 121st Avenue. Downtown Maple Ridge,

able or difficult circumstance you may be experiencing. A special women’s meeting takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, with Part 2 of Divine Turn Around going from 7 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call Pastor Steve at 604-374-1004. • The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council is holding an informative workshop

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Local players picked for Euro tour staff reporter A trio of budding soccer stars are on their way to Europe to showcase their skills and play some of the top professional youth academy teams on the Continent. Maple Ridge’s Brody Thomas, Sebastian Boserup and Isiah Smith are among the 13 boys from across the province making the trip with the Excel Soccer Academy. The team will spend five days in England and play two games against Coventry City and Tottenham’s youth squads. The team will then move on to Italy and play Bologna FC, Inter Milan, Brescia, Verona Hellas and a fifth club still to be determined. “I’m really excited about the trip and I think it’s going to be a really good experience for everyone,” said Thomas. “What I’ve tried to do is bring together a group of highly-skilled, like-minded players, who love playing the game and will have no problem integrating in a short time,” said coach Josh Smith. “I think I’ve achieved that, and I think the boys will definitely impress the coaches and players overseas with their abilities.” Excel Soccer was founded by Tony Pensato, a former professional soccer player to give young Canadian players an opportunity to travel to the top soccer countries in the world and experience the passion and culture that makes soccer such a great game. The boys will benefit from the quality training leading up to the trip and the top-notch competition in Europe.

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Maple Ridge secondary senior Lauren Lamont will be playing basketball for the University of Northern B.C. Timberwolves this fall after signing a scholarship with Prince George CIS Canada West division school.

Lamont heads north to UNBC Maple Ridge Rambler signs scholarship with first-year CIS basketball program by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter

aple Ridge secondary senior Lauren Lamont is heading north after receiving a scholarship to play for the University of Northern B.C.’s women’s basketball team. Lamont joins the UNBC Timberwolves at a historic time, as the team prepares for its ﬁrst season in Canada Inter-unversity Sports’ Canada West athletic association. The Timberwolves went 24-6 last season in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association’s PacWest division, claiming the division championship and ﬁnishing sixth at nationals. But the prospect of playing in the CIS next year, the top league

in the country, is part of what attracted Lamont north to Prince George. “I’m pretty excited to be playing in the CIS,” she said. “I got some other offers from [PacWest colleges], but athletically and academically, UNBC was a better ﬁt.” Lamont said she plans to major in biology while at university, with the hopes of pursuing a career in dentistry. Her high school coach, Don Herman, said UNBC is getting a versatile player, adept at both ends of the court. Lamont blossomed offensively towards the end of the 2012 season, routinely scoring in double-digits thanks to her strong outside shot. “From the Fraser Valleys on she started really scoring for us,” said Herman. “20, 25 points a game, she really turned it on.” That output continued in provincials, where Lamont averaged 11 points per game against the best players in B.C., all the while leading

the Ramblers’ defence and helping the team to a fifth-place finish. “Her job is to guard the top player on the opposite team,” said Herman. “They are getting an awesome defender and a great rebounder.” Although she stands just shy of six feet, she has the wing span of a much taller player. “It’s deceptive,” said Herman. “She’s always deflecting and intercepting passes because her opposition thinks the ball is out of her reach.” Herman said he has no doubt Lamont will be able to play at the CIS level. “The players that succeed are the ones that can adapt, and she can definitely do that,” he said. Due to the Ramblers’ short bench the past two seasons, Lamont has been called on to play just about every position on the court at one time or another, due to injuries to her teammates. “She’s very coachable,” said Herman. “I think she’ll do great up

there.” Lamont, for her part, said she want to further develop the offensive portion of her game. “I’m going to really focus on working on my jumpshot this summer,” she said. Lamont is one of three players from this year’s Maple Ridge Ramblers team who will be making the jump to collegiate basketball this September. Hayley Williams has committed to Kwantlen Polytechnic University, while Coral-Lee Antaya has received a number of offers, but so far is undecided. “For all three of seniors to move on is pretty special,” said Herman. Also likely moving on will be Kolbie Orum, the Ramblers’ leading scorer and provincial all-star. While Orum still has another year left of high school to complete, the sixfoot-three post has been attracting the attention of some of the biggest and best basketball programs on the continent, including Oregon State University and Stanford University.

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THE NEWS/scoreboard Baseball B.C. Minor Baseball Association Regular season standings Bantam AAA Team Cloverdale Black Spurs Abbotsford Ridge Meadows Victoria Black Eagles Victoria Red Eagles Vancouver Mounties Aldergrove Nanaimo North Island Richmond Cloverdale Red Spurs Cowichan Valley Kamloops White Rock Tri-City

GP 3 4 3 2 2 4 3 2 2 1 4 4 3 3 0

W 3 4 3 2 2 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 1 4 4 3 3 0

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

RF 42 32 38 18 34 70 23 11 5 6 8 3 5 8 0

RA Pts % 10 6 1.00 8 8 1.00 5 6 1.00 2 4 1.00 5 4 1.00 12 6 0.75 23 4 0.67 21 2 0.50 34 0 0.00 11 0 0.00 36 0 0.00 67 0 0.00 38 0 0.00 31 0 0.00 0 0 0.00

Lower Mainland Baseball Association Regular season standings Bob Bunnett Division (18+) Team GP Maple Ridge Js 3 South Delta Padres 2 Burnaby Bombers 3 Coquitlam Cardinals 3 Richmond Athletics 2 Vancouver Mounties 2 Burnaby Brewers 3 Ridge Meadows Twins 2 Coquitlam Thunder 3

W 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 3

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts % RF 6 1.000 21 4 1.000 14 4 .667 22 4 .667 16 2 .500 7 2 .500 13 2 .333 11 0 .000 6 0 .000 12

RA 5 4 12 6 6 9 37 14 20

Lower Mainland Softball Association Regular season standings U-18 Midget A Team GP White Rock Renegades 95 3 White Rock Renegades 94 5 Richmond Islanders 95 3 Fraser Valley Fusion 94 5 Ridge Meadows Pride 94 5 Surrey Storm 95 4 South Delta Invaders 94 4 South Surrey Thunder 95 4 Delta Heat 95-94 3 Richmond Islanders 94 2 Ridge Meadows Pride 95 2

W 3 4 2 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 0

L 0 0 1 2 1 2 2 3 3 2 2

T 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0

% 1.000 0.900 0.667 0.600 0.600 0.500 0.375 0.250 0.000 0.000 0.000

RF 25 33 23 21 23 24 17 14 9 2 1

RA 2 16 7 19 18 12 23 20 32 21 22

U-18 Midget A Team GP North Delta Sunfire 95 5 Surrey Storm 95 6 North Shore Stars 94 6 South Surrey Thunder 94 4 Fleetwood Force 95 3 Ridge Meadows Rage 95 4 Coquitlam Classics 95-94 3 Richmond Islanders 95 2 South Delta Invaders 95 6 Abbotsford Outlaws 95 3 Cloverdale Fury 95-94 6 Ridge Meadows Rage 94 4 Burnaby Oakeys 95-94 4 Abbotsford Outlaws 95-94 5 Guildford Xtreme 95 5

W 5 5 5 3 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

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T 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

% 1.000 0.833 0.833 0.750 0.667 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.333 0.333 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.200 0.200

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RA 16 9 26 17 18 20 14 11 39 12 41 40 39 34 41

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U-16 Bantam B Team GP Fleetwood Force 96 4 South Surrey Thunder 97 3 Ridge Meadows Pride 97-96 3 Langley Rebels 97 4 Abbotsford Outlaws 97 2 Cloverdale Fury 97-96 3 Ridge Meadows Rage 97-96 5 Richmond Islanders 96 5 Coquitlam Classics 97-96 5 Port Coquitlam Ravens 97-96 4 Surrey Storm 97 4 North Delta Sunfire 97 3 Surrey Storm 96 3 Vancouver Wildcats 96 3 South Delta Invaders 97 3 Fleetwood Force 97 4 Burnaby Oakeys 97-96 5 Richmond Islanders 97 3 Langley Rebels 96 2 North Delta Sunfire 96 1 North Shore Stars 96 1

Lower Mainland Rugby Union W 4 3 2 3 1 1 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 5 3 2 1 1

T 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

% 1.000 1.000 0.833 0.750 0.750 0.667 0.600 0.600 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.333 0.250 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

RF 46 25 15 39 15 7 39 36 27 18 29 26 17 10 15 17 10 10 7 5 5

RA 3 10 8 13 6 2 28 30 36 37 14 16 17 15 29 31 66 27 13 8 9

U-14 Peewee A Team White Rock Renegades 98 Richmond Islanders 98 Delta Heat 98 White Rock Renegades 99 Ladner Lightning 98 Surrey Storm 98 Abbotsford Outlaws 98 Fraser Valley Fusion 99 Ridge Meadows Pride 99 North Shore Stars 98 Delta Heat 99 Surrey Storm 99

GP 4 3 3 5 4 2 2 4 3 3 4 3

W 4 3 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 3 3

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

% 1.000 1.000 0.667 0.600 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.375 0.333 0.333 0.125 0.000

RF 31 15 13 22 13 17 11 10 7 6 14 3

RA 4 7 22 14 12 7 12 18 7 10 29 20

U-14 Peewee B Team Ridge Meadows Rage 98 South Surrey Thunder 99 Surrey Storm 98 Abbotsford Outlaws 99 Surrey Storm 99 Cloverdale Fury 98 Vancouver Wildcats 99 North Delta Sunfire 98 Guildford Xtreme 98 Fleetwood Force 98 South Delta Invaders 99 Richmond Islanders 99-98 South Delta Invaders 98 North Delta Sunfire 99 South Surrey Thunder 98 North Shore Stars 99 Guildford Xtreme 99 Ridge Meadows Rage 99 Coquitlam Classics 99-98 Port Coquitlam Ravens 99-98

GP 4 4 5 5 3 5 3 5 5 4 6 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 4 4 4 4 2 4 2 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4

T 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

% 1.000 1.000 0.900 0.900 0.833 0.800 0.667 0.600 0.600 0.500 0.417 0.400 0.375 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.125 0.000 0.000 0.000

RF 41 41 58 38 27 50 33 45 43 18 30 22 24 29 27 13 16 14 13 8

RA 3 17 8 15 10 13 19 36 15 23 41 38 43 53 21 37 53 39 55 51

B.C Men’s Division III, Mainland Pool B Team GP W L Kamloops RFC 8 8 0 Kats RFC 8 6 2 Brit Lions RFC 8 6 2 SFU Rugby 8 5 3 Scribes RFC 8 4 4 Capilano B 8 4 4 Chilliwack RFC 8 2 6 Ridge Meadows RFC 8 1 7 Burnaby B 8 0 8

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D Pts PF 0 32 328 0 24 258 0 24 222 0 20 193 0 16 201 0 16 177 0 8 109 0 4 64 0 0 40

PA 44 76 67 197 103 143 367 326 269

Women’s Tier 2 Team GP W L Brit Lions RFC 8 6 1 Ridge Meadows RFC 8 5 3 Meraloma Rugby Club 8 4 4 Burnaby Lake Rugby Club 8 2 6 Velox Valkyries 8 3 2

T 0 0 0 0 0

D Pts PF 1 20 200 0 20 162 0 16 116 0 8 143 3 0 109

PA 64 118 206 225 117

U-16 Boys’ Team GP W L Burnaby Lake Rugby Club 6 5 1 Capilano 1 6 5 1 Vancouver Rowing Club 4 3 1 Richmond RFC 5 3 2 Ridge Meadows 5 1 4 Meraloma 6 1 5 Capilano 2 4 0 3

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D* 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Pts 20 20 12 12 4 4 -4

PF 223 221 145 106 106 43 38

PA 48 114 65 152 221 175 107

T 0 0 0 0 0 0

D* 0 0 0 1 0 1

Pts 32 20 12 4 8 0

PF 342 280 153 100 127 100

PA 188 125 121 191 310 167

U-14 Boys’ Team GP W L Capilano 1 9 8 1 Burnaby 7 5 2 Rich./Mera./Brit Lions 5 3 2 Ridge Meadows/Rowers 7 2 4 Chuckanut 8 2 6 Capilano 2 6 1 4 * Default: -4 points

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Win at all costs: The culture of cheating A

fter the last spate of dangerous hits deemed worthy of suspension by Brendan Shanahan and his committee, and by the weakly punished acts (Shea Weber, Duncan Keith) the issue of player conduct, safety and sportsmanship has raised its ugly head again. But the NHL is by no means alone in pro sports when it comes to abuses of the rules and dangerous actions by players and coaches. The NFL has recently had Bounty-gate and now allegations of spying, and other sports like baseball and cycling continue to struggle with performance enhancing drugs. So why do these rule violations continue to occur. Professional sport is a high reward line of work. Money, fame and a sports culture of “win at all costs” drive athletes to push the limits whether it’s ﬁnding the best training methods, the most aerodynamic or powerful equipment and clothing, or bending the rules to get the edge on their opponents. But this also extends down into the amateur and youth sport where athletes model their behaviour on the pros. One answer of why athletes and coaches do this comes from “game theory” experiments in psychology and may have to do with more than just money and sports culture – it may be an inescapable fact about the way people are. Game theory is the study of how players in a game choose strategies they hope will

a light punishment, maximize their return then others see the in anticipation of the result and defect from strategies chosen by the rules leading to a the other players in the cascade of defection game. Research shows and soon everyone is that when the game forced to take perforis played just once, or mance enhancing drugs over a fixed number (to stay in the league) of rounds without the or make borderline players being allowed dangerous hits to stay to communicate, cheaton the team. ing becomes common. Kinected The Raffi Torres However, when the Kerry Senchyna suspension has to be game is played over considered at least a an unknown number first step in addressof rounds the most ing this issue in hockey. He is common strategy is that players a repeat offender its true, but begin by cooperating and then even first time offenders need do whatever the other player to be dealt much, much stiffer does. Even more cooperation sentences if the rules are going can be established when players to have any effect. are allowed to accrue experiOf course cheating or dangerence with the other players in ous play makes pro athletes order to establish trust. But if degrade the concept of sportsdefection starts to occur with manship and creates poor role one member cheating, then this models for youth sports, but builds momentum there is a there is a deeper significance on cascading sequence of cheating the integrity of sport. Cheating throughout the system. or deliberate intent-to-injury So what solutions can be used playing is a self-defeating idea to temper, if not eliminate, these in sport. When this kind of rule violations. More education behaviour occurs, the fabric of on ethics of sport for all levels the game breaks down. Sports of athletics is needed. Also, inonly hold together because they crease substantially the penalty have rules of play. If one or more for these transgressions. To athletes disregard the rules, it date penalties for cheating, rule isn’t a viable game anymore. violations or dangerous plays have been fairly lenient. SuspenKerry Senchyna holds a sions for two, three, five regular bachelor of science degree in season games or small fines for kinesiology and is owner of dangerous hits or intent to inWest Coast Kinesiology jure are a drop in the bucket for in Maple Ridge. millionaire players and coaches. (westcoastkinesiology.com) And if one player gets away with

MAY SPEAKER Caring For Your Aging Parents What you need to know to help them THRIVE in the next phase of life! Are you struggling with how to care for an aging parent? Are you on overwhelm with navigating GUEST SPEAKER their needs as well as the healthcare system, along Carol Lange Nurse Next Door with your own life? Carol Lange from Nurse Next Home Care Door Home Care knows how you feel. Carol had an experience shortly after starting her Nurse Next Door ofﬁce in Maple Ridge that changed her perspective forever. While she was busy juggling her career, a new baby, and focused on arranging care for her mom who had moderate-stage dementia, she completely missed the signs that her father was becoming increasingly depressed about his own health situation. She thought he was invincible, but he passed away from a sudden heart attack just as Carol opened the doors of Nurse Next Door. Talking with her stepmother the night he passed, Carol heard about how he woke up each day hoping he would pass in the night, because he could no longer do the things which brought him joy in life. “I was dumbfounded,” Carol says. “I kept thinking, had I known how he was feeling I could have made a difference in the ﬁnal years of his life, if I had known to ask the right questions. I was so upset.” Many seniors just don’t realize how much they have given up that is missing from their life until its added back in. Find out about how to make simple adjustments to ensure your loved ones are not just functioning, but really thriving in the next phase of their lives.

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Intermediate A Burrards net first win in Nanaimo The Maple Ridge Burrards intermediate A lacrosse team began their inaugural season in the B.C. Intermediate Lacrosse League in style last Saturday, as they demolished the Nanaimo Timbermen 17-5 on the road on Vancouver Island. The Burrards got out to an early lead in the ﬁrst period, out-

scoring Nanaimo 5-1 at the first intermission. The Burrards came alive in the middle frame, outscoring Nanaimo 10-3 to take a 15-4 lead heading into the third period. Maple Ridge scored two more goals in the final frame to finish 12 goals up on the home team. Joe Olson led the Burrards of-

fence with three goals and ﬁve assists. James Baker had three goals and three assists, while Brett Kujala had two goals and six assists. The Burrards play their home opener tonight [Friday] against the Burnaby Lakers at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge. Game time is 8:30 p.m.

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Stewart was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and passed away peacefully on Saturday April 14, 2012 at the age of 90. He will be greatly missed by his wife Bea, children Marion, Ken, Judy, Lorraine, daughter-in-law Linda, son-inlaws Scott and Rob, grandchildren Kent, Courtney, Brianne, Savannah and Karl. Stewart was predeceased by his son Rick in February 2011. Stewart and Bea were married in September 1949 and lived in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan until 1968 when the family relocated to New Westminster. Stewart work for the New Westminster School Board for 18 years. After retiring Stewart & Bea enjoyed several cruises and bus trips to Reno with family and friends. A celebration of Stewart’s life will be held on Saturday May 5, 2012 at The Colonial Clubhouse, 12296 - 224th Street, Maple Ridge from 1:30 - 5:00 pm. The family would like to thank Maple Ridge Seniors Village, where Stewart spent the last six months of his life and the Royal Columbia Hospital for the special care they gave Stewart during the last days of his life. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society of B.C., the B.C. Cancer Foundation or a charity of your choice.

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and Mike Kurucz. He is predeceased by his parents, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Survived by 2 sons Todd and Terry (Marsha); 2 loving grandchildren (Aaryanna and Joshua); 1 sister (Margaret); 3 brothers John (Hilda), Edwin (Marjorie) bcclassified.com and Les (Signe). Albert was a long-time Pitt Meadows resident. He was a volunteer fireman for 25 years. When he wasn’t fighting fires he was farming. You could always find Albert with his Morgan horse team driving his buggies in parades, weddings and graduations. When the snow would come he would use the team and give rides on the sleigh. You can see him in movies such as White Fang 2, MacGyver and Bordertown, driving his team like only he could. His greatest gift in life was his family. He was known by so many and loved for his generosity and kindness. He will be missed but never forgotten. A Celebration of life will be held on Wed May 2/2012 @ 1 pm at Garden Hill Funeral Home 11765 - 224th Street, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 6A5, 604-463-8161. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.

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Glendon was born on August 5, 1926, and passed away on April 17, 2012 at the Holyrood Manor, in Maple Ridge. His remains will be buried in Oliver Cemetery, at a later date.

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Albert Kurucz passed away April 21, 2012 at the age of 80. He was born in Sask., Canada

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Thomas passed away on April 20, 2012 in Maple Ridge, BC. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (Osborn’s), 11969-216th Street, Maple Ridge, BC. In lieu of flowers a donation in his memory may be made to the Huntington Society of Canada. Condolences may be sent to: www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

LEECH, William Ernest Marshall Nov. 13, 1936 - April 21, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Bill. Predeceased by his son Dana in 2005 and his brother Larry in 1992. Survived by Barbara, his loving wife of nearly 54 years; his daughters, Shelly and Lynda (Brian); his grandchildren Jamie (Mike), Jeff, Lindsay, Colten & Michael; his brothers Gordon, Ron (Janice), Raymond, Wayne (Joy); and his sister Donna (Casey). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, team-mates, colleagues & friends. Bill was born in Glenavon, Saskatchewan and was the 4th son of Albert & Jean Leech. His family settled in Hammond in 1950. He attended Maple Ridge highschool where he met his sweetheart Barbara whom he married in 1958. Early in his career Bill worked at the Maple Ridge Hotel, the Hammond Mill, C.P. Transport, Joe’s Garage before settling in for many years with Fraser River Pile & Dredge until a workplace accident forced him into early retirement in 1993. Still, he loved to tend to his garden and was always the first person to volunteer when a friend, neighbor or family member needed help. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Legion Branch 88 where he enjoyed the Saturday meat draws and having a beer with friends. Bill was an avid sports fan and loved the Lions, the Canucks & the Blue Jays. He was also a lifetime member of the Golden Ears Curling Club & still played in the Masters League on Mondays and Wednesdays. As he was usually the first to arrive at the rink, he took it upon himself to have the coffee ready for the curlers and as such the coffee shop was affectionately named “Billy’s Coffee Shop”. Celebration of Life to be held at Burnett Fellowship Baptist Church, 20639 - 123rd Ave, Maple Ridge at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 27th. We encourage anyone who wishes to share stories or memories of Bill to do so at the service. A private family interment will be held prior to the Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation will be graciously accepted. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.GardenHill.ca

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BOXER, 3 yr old female, fawn with flash, spayed, tattooed. Beloved family pet lost on Apr 14 near 256th & Dewdney. Phone 604-790-5203. Reward. FOUND - KEYS on a lanyard with remote for car, found in front of sign entering Pitt Meadows on Airport Way. Please call: (604)465-8769

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

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EXPERIENCED B TRAIN DRIVERS required for seasonal work. Tanker experience preferred. Wages up to $ 25/hr. including bonus, benefit plan, training provided. All T800 Kenworths. Ideal job for semi-retired summer driver! Fax resume 604-520-6659 or email: rickmcarthur@telus.net

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If you have minimum Grade 12 education and are experienced in woodworking or related experience. Please email resume to:

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Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

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CLASS 1 DRIVER with Frontend loader exp. Min 3 yrs. Shift work including evenings & Saturdays. Package incl Benefits. Good wages $19-$22 hr + overtime. Attach drivers abstract with resume to: truckdriver1@gmail.com or fax: 604-460-2066 or phone: 604-790-6438

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Benefits Administrator Black Press is looking for a Benefits Administrator, to be located in our central compensation office in Abbotsford. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 170 community, Daily and urban weekly newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, you will be part of a team responsible for the administration of benefits for the 2,000+ employees of the Canadian Division of Black Press. Specifically you will: • Coordinate and administer all benefits related activities • Process all claims and remittances in a timely manner • Process employee enrollment, changes and terminations • Reconcile monthly insurer billings • Update administration guides with current policies and best practices • Provide prompt and accurate answers to group benefit questions • Mediate between insurers, clients and employees to resolve claim and coverage issues • Work with discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information • Provide administrative support to educate employees on benefits and programs • Maintain accurate and complete employee benefit databases, files and records, and update as necessary Requirements: • Recent practical experience in benefits administration. • Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization. • Superior telephone manners and strong interpersonal skills. • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times. • Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently. • Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required. • Ability to adapt to and learn new software. • Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key external stakeholders. • Excellent time and project management skills. • Attention to detail in all areas of work. • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. • Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures • Motivated individual with proven initiative. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by May 9, 2012 to:

FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.25/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early July’12 Submit your application to: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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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

Christian Daycare seeking part time, ECE qualified staff person. $16 per hour. Email resume:

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Music Director Wanted Commencing Sept. 2012. Trinity United Church, Port Coquitlam, requires a music director to oversee congregational music as well as directing a 26 voice SATB adult choir. Send resume and cover letter to Trinity United Church 2211 Prairie Ave. Pt Coquitlam, B C V3B 1V8. Email trinity_united@telus.net or phone 604-942-0022 for a copy of the job description or additional information. Salary to be commensurated with experience.

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Donald’s Fine Foods is a progressive and growing specialty meats processing and distribution company. We have an opening in our Maintenance Department for the following positions:

To be considered candidates must have the following qualifications attributes:

WHOLESALE Craft Manufacturer looking for people to make our handmade native crafts. Must be reliable and eager to work. Work from home. Free Training provided at our location in Mission. Great earning potential, ideal for stay at home Moms, semi-retired or anyone looking to supplement their income. Call 604-826-4651 to schedule your spot in one of our training sessions.

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• 3-5 years previous exp. (food manufacturing plant an asset.) • Excellent troubleshooting and repair skills • Mechanically inclined refrigerant operators and/or Class 4 Power Engineer ticket would be an asset

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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

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✸ MASSAGE CONFIDENTIAL✸ Simply for your health & pleasure *European *Private 604.230.4444

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

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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EAGLE TILE 101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

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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

DRYWALL

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way. Taping / Textured ceilings 463-5413

JMYK Contracting Local Co

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MICRO Drywall, Boarding, Taping, Texture Repair, Painting, No Job to small, Mark 604-809-2009

# 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS .Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

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

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

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UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

Specializing in steel stud’s, T Bar ceilings, Boarding & Taping All Textured ceilings & Painting Any size job ~ 33 years exp Call Mike (604)463-2296 or 778-996-2296 or Jay 604-722-6197

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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ELECTRICAL

Home Renovations and New Construction Prompt Delivery Available

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

Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

Dean 604-834-3076

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

HOOT & OWL Renovations & Repairs Tile Work & Rubbish Removal.

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

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.

Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

Gary 604-339-5430

MDG HOME SERVICES

604-468-8889 candymassage.blogspot.com/

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

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station

* All government required tax filing, including payroll and WCB reports * Setting up your business on computerized accounting software * Issuance of monthly financial statements for your business * Help with managing your day to day administration needs * Help with maintaining your A/R and A/P accounts to keep them current * Filing of personal and corporate tax returns REASONABLE RATES Call Kate at 604-477-2200 or e-mail me at katecrawford@shaw.ca

(#102055) Bonded

Does your house have the blues? Need to spruce up the yard? Just can’t find the time?

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

W Lawn Mowing WHedge Trimming W Power wash the house W Sidewalks and driveways W Gutters W Painting W General yard cleanup W Any little job....

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Lic & Bonded. Small Jobs. Call Don 604-462-0480 or 604-861-7418

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MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

OF Home (604)501-9290

Improvements,

604-618-6401 Marcel. Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

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GARDENING

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT lawn cuts, aerating, power-raking, pruning, hedge trimming, trees, 23 yrs. exp. Free est. Brad 778-552-3900

Medium to Large Properties / Estates

There are easier ways to rent your property. Contact a bcclassified.com Classified Representative for assistance. Call 604-575-5555

(604)999-5454

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

BIG CUTS!!

We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Let MDG Home Services do the work for you... Just pick up the phone and give us a call!!!

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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Competition closes: Tuesday, May 15, 2012

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

Does it make a difference?? You bet your grass it does!!

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HERFORT CONCRETE

VOLUNTEER

Qualiﬁcations required include knowledge of Microsoft Outlook & other MS products, excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as needed, and the ability to streamline existing procedures.

Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Rachelle Barclay Credit Manager rbarclay@blackpress.ca

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

You must have experience in a similar role, with demonstrated ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with a varied workload.

ant to be part of a great company, with great beneﬁts, please send resume to:

Certiﬁed Turf-Grass Management Tech.

Licensed * Bonded * Insured

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Tower Crane RIGGERS for projects in the GVRD. Rigging ticket, experience on a commercial construction site working under a crane is required. Send resume via fax:

GARDENING

Cutting Edge Lawncare Ltd.

604-460-2097 Jani-Clean

• Initiating collection action phone calls on prepared monthly delinquent reports

Former collections skills are required.

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Reasonable rates 15 yrs. exp. Flexible * Reliable

This is a permanent position, working with credit ofﬁcers where you will be responsible for:

• Recommending and/or initiating necessary legal or third party actions

CLEANING SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES

Credit Services Ofﬁcer

• Approving Credit Applications for new customer accounts

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CUSTOMIZED HOUSECLEANING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS * Move-Outs * Staging *Inside Windows & Organizing. Call Marie 604-467-1118.

Required for Surrey based Cabinet Shop.

HELP WANTED

We’re looking for an energetic self-starter who is detail-oriented and well organized to join our Credit Department.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

• KITCHEN CABINET INSTALLERS • FINISHERS • PAINTERS

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• Industrial Electricians • Millwrights

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Boom Man • Processor Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Contract Coastal Fallers • Grapple Yarder Operator Fulltime with union rates and benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

Please apply at store: 715 - 19800 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows 20201 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge 11811 - 224th St Maple Ridge www.timhortons.com

Summer Camp Positions Royal Soccer Club FT Position BC. jobs@royalsoccer.com www.royalsoccer.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Commercial Ride-on Mowers *Line-Trimming *Edging *Blowing

PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE REASONABLE RATES

Mike 604-862-3053

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

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HANDYPERSONS

For a handy kind’a guy call Larry All Reno’s, & Everything Else (778)994-4736

O’Reilly Aluminum (1979) Custom aluminum railings for all your yard & home needs

Call 604-240-3947 www.paddy.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

ABACUS ROOFNG

# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. SPRING Special D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

604-462-9009 NAHAL CONSTRUCTION

Scott 604-891-9967

New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

LIVESTOCK

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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

$5.25ea

TOY POODLES. 8 fem, phantom colour, blk & brwn. 7 wks. $700. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

Taking orders for Turkeys & Broilers

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Huge selection of feed and supplies on hand as well

533

1-800-249-4474

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

farm@buildingsupplies.ca ___________________

SCOTT FAMILY RENOS

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

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Gardening

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 ~

Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

Lawn care

HOME REPAIRS

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

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

Fencing & Allan Block Free Estimate 17 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

(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

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FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext, Drywall repair, Texture ceilings, Free Est. (778)868-5307 James

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.

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On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

LANDSCAPING

www.recycleitcanada.ca 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

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! All aspects of Landscaping and Maintenance,Strata, Commercial, Residential, Pavers, Patios, Retaining walls & Drainage

Spring clean ups Fully INSURED

Call (604)763-8795

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

604-465-3189

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

YOUR LOCAL DEPOT Turf Blend Garden Blend Mushroom Manure River Sand 3ml Top Dressing Ag Sand • Gravel - Quarry Material Whole Sale Prices for Construction Material Open to the public 25450 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge

• • • •

Pick-up........or.......Delivery 604-462-8652 or 604-290-8683 Web Site www.riversand.ca Email: atandh@riversand.ca

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MISC SERVICES

778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

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PLUMBING

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

DUTCH TOUCH

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

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

604-537-4140 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS JUST SIMPLY BETTER Int./Ext. + POWER WASHING. Exp. of 75+ Years. 604-467-2532 A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 604-476-0766

Single items to entire households

PETS

463-4449 or 209-6583

Adorable Cocker Spaniel Puppies Only 4 left – purebred, no papers (604) 888-0832 asking $500

MATTRESSES staring at $99

BLUE NOSE PITT BULLS, puppies, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. $700. (604)530-0336

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

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. Over 20 years of referrals. 604-807-5204, 604-592-5442 or 604-854-1978

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CANE CORSO MASTIFF, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ Call 604-826-7634.

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE

Garage Sale

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Sat & Sun, April 28 & 29th 9am - 2:30pm 12409 Meadowbrook Place (off Laity & Douglas)

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 CHIHUAHUA, male, very tiny tea cup, just 15oz at 3 mos old, vet checked, $900. (604)794-7347

GARAGE SALES

Down-Sizing and Many,many Treasures

MAPLE RIDGE Sat. April 28, 9-3. Rain or shine. 12270 234 ST. Household, garden, auto, etc.

THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL HANEY ROTARY

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CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT In support of youth locally and internationally

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 at Swan-e-set Bay Resort and Countr y Club

TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

SUNDECKS

RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails

proudly presented by

The Haney Rotary Club Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1952 supported by

The Last Deck You Will Ever Need! West Coast Auto Group

Call: 604-725-9574

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

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WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

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604-465-1311

Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

7072 Wren St., Mission Mon-Fri: 6am-8pm Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm

Ironman Plumbing (604)510-2155 ✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 A LICENSED/ HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER with 31 years exp. Very neat work Refs. Reas. rates. Free est. 24 hrs.Don: 604-220-4956

SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

Call: (604)460-8776

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

“Since 1987” $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

$39 SERVICE CALL plumbing, heating, plugged drains. Big & sm jobs.

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

DRNEWEARTH.COM

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer

Only 20 mins from Maple Ridge!

Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal

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

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Fraser Valley Building Supplies

S. H. Landscaping Tree Services

(604)836-9274

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.

PETS

Daschund X Border Collies, 6/wks, ready Apr 30, black, tan & white, $350. (604) 463-3245, 725-3007

Sexed & vaccinated heritage breeds

Call Chris

Serving Tri City 32 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

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PETS

CHICKS ARE HERE!

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

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

PETS

NEED Plumbing/Heating/Gas? dansyourman.ca (604)418-6941 Free estimates. Fully insured

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

pressurewashing fraservalley.com Boom lift W Windows W Gutter Cleaning

Business / Industrial / Apartments Residential W Strata Complexes WMalls

HST ~ WCB ~ Liabity Ins ~ Lic Seniors discount 15% off All Work Guaranteed

(604)319-1993

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

www.rainforestdeckandrail.com

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

LOOKING FOR WORK?

Check out bcclassified.com Help Wanted - Class 130

AARAYA Tree Services 604.463.9980 Fully insured W24 Hour Service Topping W Falling W Hedging Chipping W Stumpgrinding 30 Years Local Service Satisfaction Guaranteed

Free Estimates

Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

I=: C:LH

1PM SHOT GUN START! Tournament fees are $160 per golfer* *includes a box lunch, range access, golf cart, 18 holes of golf, tee gifts, on course side competitions and barbeques, dinner and access to an outstanding silent and live auction all in aid of youth charities. For more information about player registration or sponsorship opportunities please contact event chair Mike Murray at mwmurray@shaw.ca

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Garage Sale

Professional Property Management Services

11140 Hynes St Near Whonnock Elementary Maple Ridge April 29, 2012 10am to 4pm Good Deals and Great Variety of Items. Much to see

Garage Sale St. John the Divine Church, Maple Ridge River Rd & Laity St. Sat. April 28th 9am - 2pm Hotdogs, coffee & tea available. Maple Ridge

Garage / Moving Sale 22074 ~ 126th Ave April 28th 9am ~ 2pm Furniture, Tools Lots of Crystal, ETC.....

MAPLE RIDGE GARDEN CLUB

ANNUAL PLANT CRAFT & BAKE SALE

22561 ~ 121 Ave

P.Meadows Brand New. Solaris Towers. 2 bdr+den & 3 bdr+den 5appls, nr WCE,shops,prks,schls Now,refs,ns/np. Start@$1350/mo Downtown POCO - 4 bdrms + den house. Cls to schools, WCE, all amens. Cat ok $1750/mo. POCO 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex, 1 bath, laminate in livrm & bdrms, fenced yard. Avail now. N/S. $1050/mo.

Call 604-464-7548

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

Sat April 28th 9am - 3 pm 22558 - 127th Ave West Maple Ridge

Garage - Moving Sale 11669 Steeves St. Saturday & Sunday April 27& 28th 9am - 3pm Tools, Fishing Equipment Some Furniture, Misc Household Items & Much Much More

MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 1978 14x60 2bdrm in Ruskin park $39,900 & New SRI single & double wides from $84,900. 604-830-1960. New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

604-464-3550 PRESTIGIOUS - WESTWOOD PLATEAU, BRAND NEW! Not your average apt. but 1200 sf of luxurious living space, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, cov. patio, hrd. wd. flrs, Kitch. fully loaded with highend appls, and solid granite cntr tops, lndry rm with full size W/D. Close to shopping, schls, golf and bus route. Avl. immed. $1550/mth. 604-469-6990.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us. MAPLE RIDGE mo

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE quiet 2 bdrm SxS duplex, fncd yard, pri setting. Avail May 15. N/P. $850. 604-240-8358

GREAT LOCATION

Clean, very quiet, large,

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604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I

736

1 Bdrm Retirement Condo

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

Maple Ridge

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $695 & $860 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799 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

WESTGATE APTS Under New Management Large 2 bdrm stes available. Incudes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

Call 778-788-1845

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Two 2 bdrm condos, near all amens, Douglas Coll, schools, Aquatic Cntr & Coq Ctr. 6 appli’s, storage, fitness centre. NS/NP. 1 in Silver Springs $1350 and 1 near City Hall $1290. Avail May 1st. Call 604-941-3259.

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St 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)

MAPLE RIDGE. Newer 2 bdrm bsmt. Incl lndry, gas/elec. $800/mo. Avail now. NP/NS. 604-466-2914. MAPLE RIDGE Rockridge 2 bdrm side ent, spacious, quiet, near park $900 incls utils, cable & own W/D avail immed n/s, n/p (604)467-5084 MAPLE RIDGE- Silver Valley area, new neighbourhood, close to Maple Ridge Park, 2 bdrm bsmt suite, incl. 2 car garage, & in-suite laundry, large tile shower, utilities incl. $900./mos avail. June 1st. 604-4636409 MAPLE RIDGE, Thornhill Spacious 2 bdrm. Full bath, on acreage. Pri. entry & prkg. $950/mo. incls. laundry & hydro N/S. Small pet okay. Avail. immed. 604-462-0351 PITT MEADOWS - LOWER SUITE 12535 - 188 St, Lrg & Updated 2br; 1100 sf; lndry; patio; $1100 May1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

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MAPLE RIDGE, Central: 5/bdrms, 3/bath fresh paint, CDS, dbl gar, 2,000sf . Nr all amens & schls. N/P, N/S. $2100/mo (604)785-8851.

WEST MAPLE RIDGE 4 bdrm home JUST LIKE NEW on 5 ACRES WITH FENCED PASTURE. Hardwood floors, all new appliances, 4 box stall with water & electricity. 60 x 120 RIDING RING. It’s the perfect package & it sparkles. $2,200/ month AVAIL May 1st. Call George between 9am-5pm 604-467-9300

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19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221

MAPLE RIDGE ~ Thornhill area

4 Bdrm. bsmt. entry home, Games room, large kitchen, family room, living room, 3 appl’s, near 2 schools $2100 incls. hydro & gas. Available May 1st

2 Upper floor Farm house 4 bedrooms, Floor-Ceiling F/P. Large kitchen, enste. Sundeck, 1 Garage. Lots of space.

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TOWNHOUSES

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

TRANSPORTATION 810

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $5399 / 604.312.7415

2004 VOLKWAGEN TD 4/dr sedan, fully loaded, leather interior,sunroof, blue, 157K. 1 Owner. Mint cond! $9,900/obo. Call 778-240-1966.

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2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LTD Edition, top of the line. $38,900. Call: 604-781-5679.

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

MOTORCYCLES

TRUCKS & VANS

1988 CHEVY PICKUP V8, 3/4 ton auto trans. aircared. $800: (604)880-3581 2003 Dodge Dakota 4X4, fully maint wrk truck, bush/light bars, c/w rhino liner, $5,000. (604)710-4722 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, cargo 2 seater, 2 winter/3 all seas tires surplus, $3000.(604)710-4722

MOTORCYCLE HAULER, single or dble, large lockable utility box for all your gear. Wide easy load alum. ramp incl. $1250. 778-888-6805.

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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

RECREATIONAL/SALE

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

1997 FLEETWOOD 27’ Class A Motorhome, self-contained,sleeps 6 b.i. generator, TV, lots of storage. $13,900/obo. **Or Tade for Smaller Unit** 604-853-5528 Abbotsford. 1997 Wilderness 22’ RV trailer. sleeps 5, frg/frz. Good cond. $5,500 obo. Call Tony (604)464-1072

1999 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC

30ft Rear Kit. fifth whleel, a/c, awning, stove/oven, double door fridge, large slide. $9,760obo Dealer #9968 Stk.#2614

www.meridianrv.com 604-941-8635 2011 WINDRIVER 230 RKS, loaded, used 2 short trips, brought Jul. 21/11,asking $26,000 obo. Must sell. Don (778)344-8047.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and having claims against the Estate of SUSAN DIANNE KULASA also known as SUSAN D. KULASA, formerly of Maple Ridge, B.C. are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Administratrix, Ms.Tamara Aileen Coulthard at 11832 232 Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6S9, on or before June 8th, 2012 after which date the Estate’s Assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received. Administratrix, Coulthard

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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

2012 KEYSTONE HIDEOUT 23RKS

Rear kit. slideout, a/c, tv, awning, stove/oven,double door refer, like new. $16,340obo Dealer #9968

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 firm. Call 604-538-4883

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Various downtown locations. Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

604-463-3000

ROOMS FOR RENT ST

$75 OFF 1 MONTH

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

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RV PADS

MAPLE RIDGE ~ RV pads for rent $425/mo. cable incl’d Suit mature adult. Sm pet OK. (604)306-5752

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HOMES FOR RENT

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Maple Ridge $1400

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For sale by owner 604-467-0176

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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

COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $2150/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info.

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

MAPLE RIDGE

MAPLE RIDGE/ PITT MEADOWS

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FARMS

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Maple Ridge $900.

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SUITES, LOWER

2 BR Ste West side. Avail April 25 Open floor plan, close to shops and buses. Fenced yard sep entrance

4 box-stall BARN with full hay-loft. Just over one acre. $500/mo

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

750

Maple Ridge $500

604.477.0603

www.dannyevans.ca

RENTALS

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/

MAPLE COURT II 560

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* Renovated Suites *

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1 Bdrm suite $775 1 Bdrm & den suite $875 2 Bdrm corner suite $925

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NEIGHBOURHOOD SALE

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MAPLE RIDGE

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RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE 1000sqft gorgeous finished 1 bdrm bsmt syte all incl’d W/D N/S $900. (604)353-0294 MAPLE RIDGE, 1 bdrm ste. Avail May 1. $650/mo incl heat & hydro. 604-467-8052, 604-347-7935 MAPLE Ridge. 2 Bdrm grd flr. Sep entry, 900sq ft. Quiet house, 5 appls. N/S, cat ok. $1000 incl util. 604-936-5728 or 604-466-9458 ask for Beth

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Where: Starts and ends at Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge. The event will take participants all over the District of Maple Ridge. When: Event starts at 12:00pm and will end at 6:30pm with a celebratory BBQ to follow. Cost:

$150 for a team of 4 or $40 for individual entries.

For more information, or to register, contact Amelia Norrie at amelia.norrie@caringplace.ca or 604-463-8296 ext. 106 or visit caringplace.ca.

CARS - DOMESTIC

1967 MUSTANG Conv auto, pb, ps, 289 V8, red on red, white top, GT frond end, exc cond. $29,500 obo. (604)535-0226. 1986 PONTIAC PARISIANNE, 1 owner, 186,500 km, no accidents. $1500. Call (604)860-4806 1995 MONTE CARLO fully loaded, almost new tires, good cond. Needs trans. $800 obo. (604)530-5014. 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convert. Grey/grey. Loaded, priced to sell. Please call Richard 778-222-0140. 2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3500 firm. 604-538-9257.

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