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Maple Ridge votes to become city Only three opposed in approval process by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter
Maple Ridge is on its way to moving from a district to a city after only three voters objected to the idea. The question was put to voters through the alternative approval process, in which a proposal can be defeated if more than 10 per cent object. In Maple Ridge, 5,375 votes would have been required to defeat the idea. But after the March 17 deadline passed and all the response forms were counted, only three were opposed. “I think there’s an assumption that we already are [a city],” Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said Monday. People now call municipal hall, city hall, he added. “It’s a good move. It’s part of progression of the community, growing, evolving, changing.”
See City, p14 Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin supports the move and says residents will be able to call municipal hall, city hall, if they don’t already do so.
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The mother of a diabetic toddler who was turned away from a Maple Ridge preschool because of his emergency pack of peanut butter will continue her fight at the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.
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In a ruling Thursday, the tribunal rejected Montessori Corner Preschool’s request to dismiss Tanja Weiser’s complaint, allowing it to proceed to a hearing. Weiser filed a complaint on behalf of her three-year-old son, Jesse, after Montessori Corner refused to admit him “to prevent the introduction of hazardous nut allergens into an environment attended by allergic children.” However, Weiser believes the school denied her son enrolment on the basis of his physical and mental disabilities.
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Jesse has mild autism and Type 1 or juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy. When told about Montessori Corner’s “nut-free” policy, Weiser advised the school that the peanut butter could be replaced with another protein – pudding, yoghurt or pepperoni stick. But when the Weisers called the preschool back to confirm Jesse’s placement, they were told the class was full, but he could be
placed on a waiting list. “His life does not depend on peanut butter,” said Weiser. “But they weren’t willing to work with us or discuss alternatives. I would have had no problem adhering to their no-nut policy.” Weiser claims when her mother called Montessori Corner the next day to inquire about a space, there was an opening. That’s the reason why Weiser believes the preschool rejected her son because of his special needs. See Preschool, p5
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Funding slashed for literacy services 102 organizations across province affected by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter
A literacy group in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is having its operations threatened by B.C. government funding cuts. Victoria has slashed last year’s $2.5 million to community adult literacy groups down to $1 million. There will be 102 organizations across the province affected. Of that $2.5 million for the province, $30,000 flowed to the local Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Literacy Committee to help coordinate literacy services. Now it will be cut to $13,000. “These cuts are very upsetting and damaging,” said chair Jessie Hill. “And we are now examining if we can continue to serve the community in a meaningful way.” In the Maple Ridge library on Tuesday morning, literacy volunteer tutor Jennifer Smith was sitting down with Shelby Abell. Abell, a single mom, goes to Riverside Centre for high school upgrading, with a view to college and a career. She graduated in 2002, and in returning to high school, she struggled at first. “It was hard,” she said. “But having a tutor makes a big difference. It keeps me focussed.” Smith is a stay-at-home mom who had been looking for an opportunity to volunteer. “Just to stay connected with the community,” she explained. “Of all the things I could volunteer my
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Jennifer Smith (left) tutors Shelby Abell at the Maple Ridge library on Tuesday. time to, this seemed the most useful.” The two women have become friends, and Smith has become familiar with how the local literacy committee can stretch a dollar. She says the government is being penny wise, but pound foolish. “I think the cuts are extremely shortsighted. Whatever they’re saving, they’ll spend 10 times more down the line,” said Smith. Abell receives the benefits first
hand, and is appreciative. “Not having this program would affect me,” said Abell. “This is a great program.” Amidst the growing outcry against the cuts, some of the province’s longest-running literacy organizations have announced they will close their doors when the funding runs out because of the reductions, said Elaine Yamamoto, the literacy outreach facilitator for the local literacy committee.
The local committee started work three years ago. In addition to the tutoring, it has begun two adultlearner book clubs, and ESL women’s group and drop-in literacy services at the Learning Room. Yamamoto said the committee has created partnership initiatives, from which they have distributed 6,000 new children’s books for lowincome families, and Preschool Literacy Explorer Kits. She said the group is careful with
its funds, and an excellent example of that is the new Book Bin project. The group got wood donated for 10 bins, then a student at Samuel Robertson Technical built the boxes for a nominal honorarium. The bins have been placed at coffee shops, hospital waiting rooms and other areas, and people are invited to take them home, read them, and later return them. “We are a frugal, frugal group,” said Yamamoto. The exact impact of the cuts will not be known, but it is bad news for a group that already faces challenges in funding good programs. “It’s less than half, and that funding is like core funding that groups can use to build out and leverage more funding and in-kind funding,” said Yamamoto. “It’s been a core we could count on.” The funding was also cut in the last B.C. budget, but was reinstated later during the year. This year, the group remained optimistic that it would not have reduced funding, because the Legislative Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services made a recommendation to provide stable funding of $2.5 million. The funds flow to a group called Decoda Literacy Solutions, and on to the network of 102 communitybased literacy organizations.
Adult tutoring The Community Adult Literacy program recently completed training 10 new volunteers, who can provide one-on-one tutoring. To access adult tutoring call Yamamoto at 604-721-3738 or email al@ communityliteracy.ca.
Driver found errors on 23 Golden Ears Bridge crossings Quickpass confirmed errors, reversed toll charges by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter
Check your Golden Ears Bridge toll billings, as there could be mistakes. Greg McNally was doing his taxes, looking for receipts, and in the process of reviewing his bridge tolls found 23 mistaken billings from the past six months. “One of the dates I had a charge for I was actually in the hospital,” said McNally. Being a two-car family, nobody else drives McNally’s vehicle, so it was easy to find the errors. “I use the Golden Ears Bridge very infrequently, for family visits,” the Coquitlam
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The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.
Under its new regulations, the BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Toronto-based multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal. How do you like that, British Columbia? This means, unlike the current program run locally by BC municipalities, this new program will be managed not by people whose first responsibility is our local environment, but rather, their Bay St. profits. That can’t be a good thing for BC. The most perplexing thing is that we currently have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, and costs BC homeowners just
$35 a year on average. The new proposed system does not guarantee to keep our local environment as its first priority, nor does it guarantee that there won’t be job losses here in BC. It doesn’t guarantee service levels, or say anything about how big business will pass along the costs to you when you go to pick up a pizza or buy groceries. Yikes! Perhaps this is why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to sign onto the new program, calling it a “scam.” Given that, maybe it’s time you called Premier Clark to keep BC’s environmental decisions right here in BC where they belong.
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“It had everything to do with their fears,” said Weiser, “not to do with the peanut butter.” Three other preschools in Maple Ridge had similar excuses when she enquired about a placement, although Jesse has a government-funded support worker who would attend preschool with him. “Nobody seems to want him,” said Weiser, who is determined to take her complaint to the next stage to draw awareness to the issue. “It happens too often to families with children who have special needs. This is not a unique situation.” In his ruling, Bernd Walter, chair of the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, encouraged Weiser and the preschool to use the tribunal’s settlement services to resolve the complaint without a hearing. Weiser would rather not settle. “If we do that, it will be private,” said Weiser. “I want to create awareness. This has to stop. I’m just trying to send a message to other preschools.” The Weisers hope their story will push B.C. to establish clear enrolment guidelines as private preschools are not regulated by the province or health authorities. Montessori Corner Preschool and Daycare would still like to have an “open discussion” with the Weisers about its decision.
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Council’s actions louder than words Sometimes a simple gesture can carry a more powerful message than words or pronouncements. This principle is demonstrated by the District of Maple Ridge frequently during the year when it holds its Monday morning council workshops. The workshops, which take place in a small meeting room, are full council meetings where motions and resolutions can be passed, but which council likes to use for frank discussion, followed by formal decisions at its evening meetings, within the proper council chambers. It’s a laudable goal. Workshops allow staff to participate without incurring overtime. Allowing council and staff to huddle over the table allows both to get to the nitty-gritty of sound policy making, they say. Only Coun. Corisa Bell has questioned the arrangement. The meetings are open, the district points out. Anyone can attend. Technically that’s true, but in practice, it’s not. If a crowd turns out, not all will be able fit in the small room. The public can’t attend online, because these meetings, which run at least three hours, are not livestreamed. (The regular and committee meetings, where little debate happens, will be livestreamed, after Maple Ridge recently provided such service.) But back to the non-verbal gestures. Often during these workshops, many from the public attend because council is discussing a hot item. That was the case Monday when people crowded in searching for chairs and breathing room. Council sitting around a table, oblivious to the discomfort of the electors behind them, continued on with discussion, literally with their backs to voters. No gesture or discussion was made to ease the comfort of the taxpaying public, who were too shy to complain. It’s a regular occurrence and it’s good example – actions speak louder than words. – The News
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New Democrat’s survival on line VICTORIA – The B.C. NDP leadership contest is officially underway, with the entry of Vancouver Island veteran John Horgan in a reluctant reprise of his 2011 run against Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth. Unfortunately B.C. Views for them, weekend campaign events were Tom Fletcher overshadowed by revelations of flagrant abuse of taxpayers’ money by the executive and board of the Portland Hotel Society. A pair of audits finally released last week on this network of Downtown Eastside social agencies revealed systematic looting of the $28 million a year in taxpayers’ money that has kept this supposed charity running. Alas for the NDP, local MLA Jenny Kwan not only failed to keep an eye on it, her recently separated husband was one of the executives who took part for years, and she benefited to the tune of $35,000 in luxury travel. That’s what we know about, since much of the evidence wasn’t produced for the auditors. When this Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous scheme finally came to light, Kwan hastily paid back the $35,000 and announced she’s taking an unpaid leave of absence. Her tearful claim that she believed nothing was wrong is simply not credible. She not only must have known of her husband Dan Small’s jet-set ways, she participated in at least two trips, one
to Vienna and Bristol, England to do “research” and attend a poverty conference from high-end hotels. If it wants to retain any shred of credibility as it spouts misleading poverty statistics and simplistic solutions, the party must get rid of Kwan, who has two years left to max out her MLA pension. MLA pensions were a factor in the 2010 ouster of Carol James, who infuriated the old guard by trying to defuse a public backlash against a generous pay and benefits package worked out in private between the NDP and the B.C. Liberals. Kwan would later take a leading role in the caucus revolt that forced James out as leader. Long-time political watchers will see the PHS abuse as a bigger, uglier version of the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holdings Society scandal. There the siphoning off of bingo funds from charities cost Mike Harcourt his job as premier. In that case, NDP MLAs sat on the board, took their monthly cut and kept quiet. There’s more. John Horgan became enraged last year at the reporter who took a tip from the B.C. Liberals to reveal the NDP was skimming constituency office budgets to pay for its own “ethnic outreach” operation in Vancouver. Horgan had rubber-stamped the plan with a since-dismissed legislature accountant, and thought he had kept it secret after the auditor-general blew the whistle. His willingness to assess its ethics remains in question to this day. Then there is Craig Keating, who took over as party president from Moe Sihota last year. Did he inherit the $72,000 salary negotiated by Sihota with the B.C. Fed-
eration of Labour and two of its largest unions? If so, do Horgan and Farnworth think this is appropriate? Will the party’s joined-at-the-hip relationship with government unions even be discussed in the carefully staged leadership contest that’s about to begin?
“Will the party’s joined-atthe-hip relationship with government unions even be discussed in the carefully staged leadership contest that’s about to begin?” Then there’s the policy shipwreck left behind by Adrian Dix. His plan to use environmental assessment as a weapon to torpedo industrial projects remains popular with the party’s urban base. Farnworth and Horgan have paid lip service to the notion that projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion should be properly assessed. Meanwhile, the federal NDP fights to keep stacking public hearings with pre-selected protesters. The party may wish to consider what would give its next B.C. leader any hope of governing. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.
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THE NEWS/letters online comments Teachers already stretched Melissa Gordon · Maple Ridge, British Columbia: Tired of hearing about teachers? It is obvious to me the issues or concerns being raised by teachers continues to fall on deaf ears. The individuals who teach our children are sharing their voice, not only on behalf of themselves, but on behalf of you, your children (if you happen to have any), my children and me. No, I am not a teacher. I am, however, quite aware of some of the challenges experienced in the schools today, being the parent of elementaryschool-aged children. Sorry, but I’m not tired of hearing about them (teachers) and support their efforts. Contract negotiation is a process. Some of you may have found yourselves in similar situations, so I must ask: Why the oppositional stance towards teachers engaging in this process? The teachers have been working without a contract since last June. Wants for wages equitable in comparison to other provinces doesn’t sound so out of sorts. As for class sizes, let’s face it, current class sizes are rather large when you have 30-plus children and one teacher in a classroom. Children who struggle academically require additional support from their teacher, which is completely understandable. Realistically, though, how can one teacher be expected to accommodate this, as well as provide the other students with the necessary education without being over-extended? Teachers are already stretched. Let’s not to forget the time they give for extra-curricular activities and in preparation/facilitation of the new parent/teacher – student progress reporting meetings. Language is powerful. For the child with special needs – such as ADD/ ADHD child – the child is not his or her learning disability, but rather they are who experiences challenges in certain areas of their lives. Society, as a whole, tends to negate sharing responsibility in contributing towards stigma. This stigma is within our communities and, unfortunately, reaches our school systems. I have difficulty understanding the logic behind the need to use labels. Labels create stigma. Stigma further discriminates. Discrimination is bullying. The labelling of youth who are experiencing challenges or of adults who are homeless results in stigma. The facts remain unchanged: the behaviour is discriminating. This discrimination is bullying. As a parent, it is most disheartening to witness hypocrisy unfold. I have difficulty understanding how parents who apparently are in support of anti-bullying in the school system turn and display acts of bullying behaviour themselves and direct this behaviour towards our teachers. Is your ‘do as I say, not as I do’ attitude your way of setting a positive example for your children? I take my hat off to the teachers in our public school system. Teaching is definitely not an easy job and doesn’t come with much appreciation these days, it seems. This is most unfortunate. Yes, teachers may have spring break, summer months and winter breaks, but really, don’t we all have vacation time each year? Is this really an argument or what it seems – an envy worth holding against them? For those parents who continue to complain about teachers and any job action they may pursue, you may might want to consider this query: without teachers, who would educate our children? You? For most, I think not. Rather than put down our teachers and make suggestions for teachers to ‘get a different job,’ why not consider your alternatives as a parent? For those who feel qualified to educate their own children, there is always home schooling. Best of luck with that.
Get bikes off our sidewalks Editor, The News: I cannot tell you how many times I have almost been run down by some idiot on a bike going exceedingly fast. I am a senior who has had both of her knees replaced. As well, I am hard of hearing. When our mayor brought in that bylaw, allowing bikes to be ridden on sidewalks, he lost my vote. So, no, I do not believe they should be allowed there. M. Bartels Maple Ridge
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House needs to be addressed Editor, The News: Re: Raided drug house to be inspected (The News, March 14). When a heritage house, recognized by a district council, degenerates to become a perpetual drug house and raided repeatedly, it is a matter of disgrace and grave concern to the city fathers. It deserves immediate action to neutralize the primary culprits. It has bothered me since 2003, when I moved from Ontario to this part of Maple Ridge: Why always this neighbourhood? It took some time for me to recognize the fact that historically a ‘Harlem of Ma-
ple Ridge’ has existed along the evil axis of 224th Street, south of Lougheed Highway, down to River Road area. In the past we have been “blessed” with some unique situations within this criminal-infested area, such as the Northumberland Court, the gym-drug building, another drug processing house next to TAGGS dispensary on 224th Street, prostitutes and pimps operating on North Avenue, weekly break-ins, thefts and nuisances by the homeless along the River Road area and now, the latest reported heritage house full of drug-dealing squatters. I thank our police depart-
ment for their timely raids and the appropriate actions of our council on most of the above evils. However, the fact of the matter is, this segment of Maple Ridge has been chronically neglected by the district. My old complaints to the previous mayor were finally listened to only by the current mayor and some positive action taken. Unfortunately, most of the development funds of the District of Maple Ridge go to other parts of the downtown. Our neighbourhood has been perpetually complaining about street lights, speeding traffic and side-
walks. Lately, some private developers have started investing millions of dollars in our neighbourhood to construct condos and, possibly, a new hotel. Any undesirable spots as the above heritage house will be counter-productive to positive growth in our neighbourhood. We urgently need prompt measures to eradicate this scandal and similar cases in our neighbourhood. This property might, possibly, merit a speedy acquisition confiscation by the Civil Forfeiture Office. Hari Pal Maple Ridge
Passing of rental house buck is unacceptable Editor, The News: Re: Raided drug house to be inspected (The News, March 14). I find it totally reprehensible that Coun. Al Hogarth can hide behind rhetoric that, as a landlord, he cannot deal with the drug house he is responsible for on St. Anne Avenue. If this was any other landlord, the issue would be handled in a much different way. A landlord has the right to evict a tenant that is carrying on illegal activity in his premise, as well as an unsightly premise. If the tenant refuses to
leave, there are other options to remove them. This situation is costing taxpayers thousands of dollars in policing, fire department responses, as well as municipal enforcement officers attending. Why should taxpayers have to pay for Mr. Hogarth’s inability to do his job. The civil forfeiture option should have been enacted long ago. Why has Mr. Hogarth not applied for a court order to have the tenants removed? Coun. Cheryl Ashlie’s excuse of having no reason to drive down there is no ex-
cuse. If she initiated a move to address the situation, she should have made it a priority to drive the few blocks to ensure it had been addressed. This passing of the buck by council is totally unacceptable and needs to be stopped now. Ruth Pare Maple Ridge
Future business Editor, The News: Re: Raided drug house to be inspected (The News, March 14). As a person who has man-
aged residential rental properties for more than 30 years, I can hardly believe what I am reading.” Coun. Al Hogarth had not visited the heritage property since last March? Does he get paid for this job? If he would inspect these properties once a month or every other month, he would know exactly what’s going on and he could control the situation. But I guess since his client is a developer, future business as a realtor is the main reason for having taken this job. Lance Felgnar Pitt Meadows
‘Something is wrong with Maple Ridge council’ Editor, The News: There is something seriously wrong going on with Maple Ridge council. On one hand, a previous mayor was sued for what a great number of people would consider is something beneficial, namely Heather Hills Golf Course, at a substantial cost to taxpayers. On the other, another previous mayor
who is managing a known drug house that has cost tens of thousands of dollars in policing costs is being ignored. His inaction to remedy the situation seems to be acceptable. This paradigm is unacceptable. Council should put an end to the drug house situation by seizing it as it is permitted to do, demolish it and sell the property.
A bylaw should be considered to permit passing on policing costs to property owners who continually ignore bylaw infractions after. The bylaws department should be reviewed for its apparent inability to stop these types of infractions. Graham Mowatt Maple Ridge
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However, in June, once a request for proposals has been finalized, the Blaney Room will get more upgrades – with a new projector, screen and monitors to “enhance the quality of presentations and conferences in this room,” Rule said. In addition to council meetings, the Blaney Room is used frequently for staff training and is the backup emergency operations centre. After the equipment has been installed and several meetings recorded, staff can figure how best to put the videos online. At least $55,000 has been set aside for upgrading equipment in both council chambers and the Blaney Room. “It’s not going to be livestreamed, but it will be recorded,” Mayor Er-
nie Daykin said Monday. “Once the upgrades are done, we will have the ability to record it and post it to the web,” Daykin added. However, at some point, workshop meetings may be livestreamed, although staff say the length of the meetings, which can have recess breaks, is challenging. “It’s not that I don’t want to livestream, it’s just a process,” Daykin said. The mayor, though, likes the informality of the workshop meetings, during which staff and council sit around a table instead of in council chambers. “It’s more relaxed. It’s not as formal. It’s a more role-up-your-sleeves session.” Other communities have workshops that are not open to the public,
he added. “If we’re going to err on the side of anything, it’s openness.” Other cities have private retreats, but Maple Ridge had an open strategic planning session last year.
“It’s a more roleup-your-sleeves session.” Ernie Daykin, mayor Maple Ridge Only labour, law and land negotiations are held in camera, and everything else is done in public, he added. “I think that’s what the public wants and expects from us and we’re trying to do the best we can.”
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sented to council Tuesday has Shaw paying $40 a year for 31 indoor WiFi locations and $200 for outdoor locations. Places such as the Arts Centre Theatre, Maple Ridge Public Library, Planet Ice, Cliff Falls park, Alouette Park or Telosky stadium, in all 57 outdoor locations,
could be fitted with routers or radio transmitters, allowing Shaw customers to get on to WiFi instantly once their device has been registered with Shaw. More locations could be added in the future and the arrangement wouldn’t be exclusive so that other communications companies could
offer the same service. The deal could also replace the Freetown experiment the district tried a few years ago, in which free WiFi was offered in and around municipal buildings. Replacing that with Shaw Go WiFi will save the district having to spend money maintaining that service. Staff doesn’t want guest customers, or non-Shaw users to have to provide personal information, such as phone numbers or emails, in order to access the guest service around the municipal centre. They’re recommending that providing such information be optional in order to minimize tracking of users. “A true public service is unfettered and exclusive,” says a staff report. However, there are good points to providing extensive free WiFi, such as economic development, community building and promoting use of technology. So far, the company has 30,000 Shaw Go WiFi locations across Western Canada.
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western portion of the property. A second phase of 24 beds would take place on the eastern portion, at 20591 Maple Cres., and would require demolition of the existing Maple Crescent Lodge. The building dates from the early 1900s and used to be known as the Hammond Cafe and Rooms. However, the building is not on the district’s heritage register. Maple Ridge Mayor
Ernie Daykin, though, said the new building will be designed to fit in. “It will respect the flavour and character of the neighbourhood in its architecture,” Mayor Ernie Daykin said Monday. Innervisions already operates Hannah House at the corner of Laity Street and Dewdney Trunk Road, which is a treatment centre with a 60-day drug and alcohol recovery program.
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Request for Proposal PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT FOR ALBION PARK RFP-PL14-22 The District of Maple Ridge (hereinafter referred to as “the District”) invites proposal submissions from interested and experienced parties for the removal of existing, and the design and construction of a new pedestrian bridge and staircase in Albion Park located at 24460 - 104 Avenue in Maple Ridge, B.C. Sealed Proposals are requested by the undersigned, on or before 2:00 P.M. Local Time, April 17, 2014 Nichole Walsh, Purchasing Supervisor The District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place, Reception Desk (Main Floor) Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 6A9 Proposals received after the preferred time of receipt may or may not be considered. A non-mandatory site visit will be held on: Friday, April 4, 2014 at 10:00 am. Attendance at the site visit is not mandatory to have your proposal considered. There will be no public opening for this Request for Proposal. Once a contract has been awarded the name(s) of the successful Proponent(s) will be available to anyone upon request. All submissions become the property of the District of Maple Ridge and are subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Legislation. The Request for Proposal document will be available for download on or after March 26, 2014 from BCBid at www.bcbid.ca. Proposal documents transmitted by facsimile machine or electronic media will not be considered.
Home-based medical grows staying Federal judge grants injunction by J eff Nagel Black Press
Medical marijuana users have won a lastminute court reprieve that allows them to keep growing their own pot at home instead of destroying it and turning to new federally licensed commercial suppliers. Federal Court Judge Michael Manson granted a temporary injunction Friday for those with a personal production licence to continue to grow medical marijuana, pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge still to be heard. Health Canada’s new regulation outlawing personal growing had been slated to take effect April 1, but the decision throws a wrench into the Conservative
government’s pot reform plans. Medical marijuana users and their supporters are jubilant. “I’m very excited,” said Sandra Colasanti, a Maple Ridge member of a coalition seeking to repeal the new rules. Colasanti does not use pot, but her husband needs it for pain stemming from a broken neck and back. “I’ve seen a lot of people who have everything from MS to cancer to full-blown AIDS and I’ve seen people die if they don’t have access to this.” She said she’s optimistic the action, launched by Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy, will succeed when it goes to trial. No date has been set, but it’s expected sometime within the next nine to 12 months. The federal government cited widespread problems with the current system of permitted medical marijuana
users growing pot at home or having other designated growers do it for them. There are around 655 medical marijuana operations in Maple Ridge. Colasanti said the coalition doesn’t deny there are problems with the old system, which cities say create fire risks and other safety hazards, from mould to home invasions. Health Canada could have prevented such problems had it simply conducted regular inspections of permitted medical grows, she added, explaining that her husband had their operation checked by municipal building inspectors. Maple Ridge was poised to send in inspection teams or police to root out the legal medical growops they were aware of come April. Growers licensed under the old system had been ordered by Ottawa to give written
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Request for Proposal EQUESTRIAN TRAIL BRIDGE WORKS: REFURBISHMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS RFP-PL14-20 The District of Maple Ridge (hereinafter referred to as “the District”) invites proposal submissions from interested and experienced parties for the removal of existing, and the design, construction or refurbishment of four (4) equestrian trail bridges located in Maple Ridge, B.C. Sealed Proposals are requested by the undersigned, on or before 2:00 P.M. Local Time, April 16, 2014: Nichole Walsh, Purchasing Supervisor The District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place, Reception Desk (Main Floor) Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 6A9
Tender Documents may be obtained on or after Thursday March 27, 2014 during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except holidays) at the Engineering Counter of the District of Maple Ridge, on payment of a non-refundable amount of $52.50 (incl. GST) made payable to the District of Maple Ridge. The document can also be downloaded from BC Bid at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca. Unverified bid results will also be available on BC Bid after closing time. The Tender Documents may be viewed at the Plan Room of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association, 3636 East 4 Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 1M3.
Proposals received after the closing time may or may not be considered. A non-mandatory site visit will be held on Wednesday April 2, 2014 starting at 9:00 am beginning at the Cordin Bridge site which is accessed from Fern Crescent east of 232nd Street via 128 Avenue and Mill Street., travel next to Hermit Bridge access off 124 Ave at 264 Street, then to Rainbow Ridge East access off 277 Street north of 104 Avenue and will conclude at the Lower George’s Way Bridge access off 256 St north of 102 Ave., Maple Ridge, B.C. There will be no public opening for this Request for Proposal. Once a contract has been awarded the name(s) of the successful Proponent(s) will be available to anyone upon request. All submissions become the property of the District and are subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Legislation. The Request for Proposal document will be available for download on or after March 26, 2014 from BCBid at www.bcbid.ca. Proposal documents transmitted by facsimile machine or electronic media will not be considered. Questions regarding this Request for Proposal should be in writing to Nichole Walsh at nwalsh@mapleridge.ca or fax: 604-466-4328.
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The District of Maple Ridge invites tenders for the Seismic Retrofit of Steel Water Reservoirs Located off of 256 Street. The Work generally consists of constructing bolted steel frames encompassing two steel water reservoirs, touch-up paint of new attachment inside the tanks, retrofitting of tank foundation for one reservoir, cleaning, and commissioning of the tanks.
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Tender submission requires the accompaniment of a Bid Bond (or Certified Cheque) in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Tender Price and a Confirmation of Surety to provide Performance and Labour and Material Payment Bond if the tender is successful, each in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the Tender Price. For technical inquiries, contact Mohammad Shahrestani at AECOM, 604-4446529. For all other inquiries, contact Velimir Stetin at the District of Maple Ridge, 604-467-7495. The District of Maple Ridge reserves the right to reject any or all Tenders or to accept the Tender deemed most favourable in the interests of the District. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted and the District will not be responsible for any cost incurred by the Tenderer in preparing the Tender. Tender Closing Date: Revised Closing Date: (Per Addendum No. 1)
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‘Change course on new recycling system’ ‘Control should not be outsourced’ by Jef f Nage l Black Press
The NDP is accusing the provincial government of handing over control of B.C.’s blue box recycling system to Toronto-based multinational executives who will be unaccountable while B.C. businesses and households pay higher costs. Opposition small business critic Lana Popham raised the issue of Multi Material B.C. in the Legislature Monday, calling on the province to change course before the agency’s new system for recycling packaging and printed paper takes effect May 19. “If government doesn’t take a step back, B.C.’s recycling system is going to end up in a giant dumpster,” Popham said. “The control of recycling should never have been outsourced to the large corporate interests based in Ontario and abroad. This is a profound failure. This program needs to be paused
and the entire concept reconsidered.” Popham’s comments follow the launch earlier this month of a campaign against MMBC by a coalition of business groups, including the newspaper industry, who say they can’t afford to pay high fees imposed under the new system. “The Liberal government loves to claim they’re getting rid of red tape,” she said in an interview Monday. “So it’s quite ironic because MMBC is a Godzillasized red tape monster.” Although MMBC is registered as a society, Popham called it a “dummy corporation” because two of its three directors are Toronto-based senior executives with Loblaws and Unilever, while the third is MMBC managing director Allan Langdon. The Saanich South NDP MLA said the province should force MMBC to give B.C. stakeholders majority control. Popham said the MMBC system will be “dangerously close to monopoly,” resulting in less competition and innovation in recycling. She also said munici-
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Getting up and active with PAL Spring is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and start getting active. Introducing regular physical activity into your life is an important first step towards better health, a happier mindset, and more. The whole family will benefit from increased activity and getting on the road to a healthier lifestyle. There are so many known benefits to physical activity and an active lifestyle. Among them are a reduced risk of heart disease, premature death and stroke. Being active has also been proven to help improve self-esteem and confidence, help you sleep better, increase your energy and reduce depression, among many other things. Furthermore, it helps maintain functional independence, mobility, and bone health. For many of us, it can be quite daunting to take that first step towards an active lifestyle. And it can be more challenging to start something new without any help. The good news is residents of BC have access to a free physical activity counselling service called the Physical Activity Line (PAL). Through a phone call or online, qualified exercise professionals are available to provide exercise and physical activity advice and help you develop a customized physical activity plan for every member of the family, from children to older adults. When it comes to physical activity, more is better. To achieve the health benefits, it is important to try and progress towards the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, which recommend at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for children and youth and 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity each week for adults. Adults and older adults should also add muscle- and bone-
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before ordering new paper with the words city, while many signs show the words “Maple Ridge” only, meaning no change is necessary. Economic development manager Sandy Blue said in a report earlier this year that the area will be benefit economically from the change. “A change in designation to city would help alleviate confusion, particularly for prospective investors and companies …” For investors overseas
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magine the growling bass of dubstep and high-pitched riffs of electro house recreated by an orchestra. Purists might shrivel their noses at the concept, but Trevor Hoffmann revels at the prospects of creating a futuristic fabric within which one dimension crosses over into the other. Think the music of David Guetta and DJ Tiësto brought to life with an oboe, flutes, violins, cello, snare drums and timpani.
“I’ve done my best to meet in the middle of two worlds.” Trevor Hoffmann, composer in residence, VMO
“I’ve always wanted to write an orchestral piece that brought EDM in it,” says Hoffmann, a classically trained musician. EDM is electronic dance music for the uninitiated – the stuff of weekend-long beach parties and raves. At 22, the Maple Ridge musician is the youngest composer-in-resident for the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra and possibly
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Trevor Hoffmann, 22, is the youngest composer in residence for the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra. His first composition Element premiers on Saturday. one of the youngest composers working in B.C. His EDM-influenced composition titled Element is the first piece he’s create for the VMO as he embarks on a two-year residency. Hoffmann has tried his best to combine both the form of EDM and orchestra music, reimagining crazy synthesizers, bass drums, really high-guitar parts and vocals for a full instrumental lineup. “I’ve done my best to meet in the middle of two worlds,” says Hoffmann, adding that fans of EDM will be able to pick out the similarities between their favourite electronic music
artists in Element, while seasoned orchestra audiences won’t be alienated. “So that’s what the piece is based on, recreating some of those effects.” The orchestra will be accompanied by a chorus of 80 singers from the Vancouver Oratorio Society. Hoffman based the choir’s part on an anonymous text from the 19th century. “Usually composers don’t write lyrics,” he explains. “The tradition is that they chose a text, typically a poem, and write music to that.” He chose a poem that wasn’t too narrative.
“I wanted a fairly neutral text with nice vowels and syllables to sing,” he says. In fact, Hoffmann might not reveal to the choir that Element draws inspiration from EDM. “If I didn’t tell them it’s EDM, they wouldn’t even know it. They would probably just think it’s some sort of energetic, rhythmic, new music piece,” he says. Founded by Maestro Kenneth Hsieh, the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is dedicated to mentoring talented music graduates, helping them move from student to professional. That’s what Hoffmann loves about the organization since he’s benefitted immensely with the guidance of mentors. “It is quite the honour to work with them,” says Hoffmann, who has also composed two pieces for the Vancouver Symphony. His television vocal arrangements are featured on My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop. A classical pianist since the age of four, Hoffmann also performs jazz, contemporary music, and gospel. He is currently a pianist for David Foster artist Cody Karey and also plays with the pop opera group Vivace. Hoffmann enjoys mixing new and old. He’d like to eventually gather a community of contemporary musicians, orchestra players and singers on YouTube to reinterpret classical pieces in a modern way. “That’s really where my heart is at,” he says.
Showtime The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra’s Spring Fantasy plays Saturday, March 29 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby at 7:30 p.m. Featured works include a selection of Haydn’s Creation and Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy. • Tickets at vmocanada.com.
Musical storytellers perform A Play on Words Unique classical duo Guy & Nadina play Westacres in Maple Ridge With her shock of blue hair and his leather garb, Nadina Mackie Jackson and Guy Few could excuse you for mistaking them for rock gods – not classical musicians. Modern day traveling musicians, Few and Mackie Jackson have been touring since they were teenagers, performing across Canada and around the world as soloists, chamber musicians and orchestral players. From their beginnings in rural Canada to the international concert
stages of the world, their lives and music weave a fascinating story that will be brought to life in Play On Words – A Storyteller’s Recital. An album of audio snapshots, the program intersperses some of the duo’s favourite musical works, complimented by personal stories of travel and touring. The performances include repertoire by Bodin de Boismortier, Antonio Vivaldi, Niccolò Paganini, Johann Sebastian Bach, Carl Maria von Weber, Alexandre Tansman, Astor Piazzolla, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Harry Simeone and Camille SaintSaëns As the American Record Guide said: those who attend a Guy & Na-
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Twenty years from now, what will Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows look like? Will the town be gulped up by a flood? Will malls take over all the farm fields in Pitt Meadows? Cinema Politica Ridge Meadows is calling on young people (25 years and younger) to imagine what the future will be by producing a short film based on the topic: Ridge Meadows 2034. “The film is an opportunity for them to ponder on what type of community they would like to live in as adults,” says Oosha Ramsoondar, one of the festival’s organizer. “How would issues like the environment, climate change, poverty and homelessness, transportation, food production, industry and so on be handled in the Ridge Meadows of the future?” The idea is for youth to envision what they would like their commu-
nity in 2034, based on the concepts of the Transition movement. What is the transition movement? The transition movement is a vibrant, grassroots one that seeks to build community resilience in the face of such challenges as peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis. The films should be between six to eight minutes in length and created by residents of Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. Cinema Politica Ridge Meadows is teaming up with the Golden Ears Transition Initiative to host the Youth Vision Film Festival on May 8 to mark the culmination of B.C. Youth Week. The films will be judge on content, creativity, their impact or effectiveness and technical excellence. • For more information, visit the Youth Vision Film Festival on Facebook or email o_ramsoondar@hotmail.com. More at mapleridgenews. com.
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WHO will be there? • Post Secondary Institutions • The Ministry of Social Development & Social Innovation • Community Living BC • Ministry of Children and Family Development • Recreational and Leisure Services • Employment Agencies • Many more Service Providers
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Climbers compete in Rock ’n Rope
Emma Hall and Emily Duchak with their provincial gold medals. contributed
Locals part of championship
The Rock Wall climbing gym gets back on the competition circuit Rock ’n Rope was the first climbing competition that the Rock Wall climbing gym has seen since hosting the Western Regional Championships in 2009, and some local climbers posted good results. In the difficulty competition, 11 of the 19 Rock Wall Team members medalled, while in speed competition, every one of the 11 Rock Wall Team members medalled In the girls 11 and under class, Anya SoonKozak and Chloe Conaghan placed second and third respectively. In the speed competition Soon-Kozak took first, and Lauren Larbalester was second. In boys 12 and 13 Greg Brown and Will Antle were first and second, as they were in the speed climbing event. For boys 14 and 15 Jacok Plamondon won, and in Youth A Jake Forsyth took second. Forsyth also won the speed climbing event. In Youth A female Taylor Forsyth was second and Breanna Matheson third in both technical climbing and speed climbing. Mike Wasend won the experienced men class, and Christy Spurrell was third in the open women’s event, and second in speed climbing. In girls 12-13 speed climbing Elise Muller was second, and Sharon Szogi third. Plamondon also won for speed climbing, and Jack Chisolm was second. Since 2006, the Rock Wall has had many of its members go on to compete for national team worldwide. Last year, Spurrell won the Canadian Open Women’s title in difficulty and went on to compete for Canada in Belgium last September. The 20-year-old Spurrell has competed for Canada all over the world since 2006, and is hoping to qualify again this season to represent Canada in another world cup as well as the Pan American Games in Peru this fall. Many of the younger Rock Wall members are hoping to qualify for their first worlds, which will be held this year in the South Pacific island of New Caledonia, as well as Youth Pan-Ams held this fall in Mexico. Provincial championships for difficulty and speed will be a two-day competition held on April 5 and 6 in Central Saanich.
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Jack Chisholm, of Maple Ridge, left, races against teammate Jakob Plamondon, also of Maple Ridge, during the speed climbing event at the Rock Wall Climbing Gym’s Rock n’ Rope competition on Saturday.
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Two Maple Ridge girls were part of the Surrey Falcons team that went undefeated to win the provincial bantam A female hockey championship in Fort St. John last week. Emily Duchak and Emma Hall helped the Falcons down the North Shore Avalanche 5-1 Thursday in the championship final. The Falcons were up 2-0 after the first period at the Pomeroy Sport Centre, and built on that lead with two more goals in the second and one in the third. Duchak had two assists in the final game. She recorded a goal and four assists in Surrey’s seven games at the provincials. Hall had six goals and an assist in seven games. The Falcons opened the provincials Sunday with a 5-1 win over South Island. Surrey then defeated North Shore 4-3 Monday morning. That night, Surrey downed host team Clearview 8-0. The Falcons defeated Williams Lake 6-2 on Tuesday, then edged Castlegar 4-3 on Wednesday, securing a berth in the championship final. Surrey cruised to a 5-0 win over Kamloops in the morning Thursday. North Shore, as the top
seed and Lower Mainland playoff champion, did not have to play another game that day. The final was a rough affair, but North Shore could not match the energy or determination of the Falcons, who killed off 16 minutes in penalties and contained the Avalanche’s potent offence. “The girls were determined throughout the week to come out on top,” said Falcons assistant coach Boyd Stoppler. “Everyone contributed and put the team first. They refused to be denied of the championship. It’s a very special group.” Surrey finished second in league play and in the league playoffs, behind North Shore in both. Surrey won a tournament in Richmond early in the season, then came second at Wickfest in Calgary in November, losing to North Shore in the final. The Falcons also won a tournament in San Jose in January, and several weeks later won the Superhearts tournament in Surrey, defeating North Shore in the final in a shootout. The Falcons went 7-0 at the provincials to claim the Surrey female association’s second B.C. banner.
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Going flat-out Andrea Fouchard of the Ridge Meadows Bruins dives after the ball during a game against the Cowichan Rugby Club on Saturday at the Thomas Haney sports field. The Bruins lost 34-12.
Ringette team wins B.C. silver The Port Coquitlam Ridge Meadows Ringette Association won silver at the provincials in Prince George over the weekend U-14A. The team had a league record of 13-2-0 and were the Lower Mainland champions.
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They opened the provincials against a tough Kelowna team they had never beaten, and triumphed 6-5 over the Thompson-Okanagan champs. Their second game was a 5-4 loss to Fraser Valley. Game three brought a 6-4 win over Vernon. No other teams in the provincials beat either Kelowna or Vernon. Their final round-robin game was a 4-3 win over North West Vancouver. The girls advanced into the gold medal game on a bye, entering as the top seed. Vernon and Kelowna played each other that morning to see who would advance, and Kelowna managed a win in sudden-death overtime. This time Kelowna had the best of a 7-3 victory. The team has 13 players on it, with several of those players residing in the Ridge Meadows area. Our team includes the following girls: Amy Duplantis, Ashley Robb, Deb Berman, Fiona Turmel, Jemma Waterman, Julia Fung (goalie), Katie Carter, Katrina Ratner, Lauryn Goddard, Olivia Bollenbach, Sierra Olson, Sidney Crowe and Teagan Ewart. or join our
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CHAMBERS, Calvin Haddon June 17, 1925-March 12, 2014
HOGGAN, Tristan August 6, 1987 - March 24, 2011 Hard to believe that 3 long years have passed since you left us. Not a day goes by that we don’t think about you and wish you would still be here. You live on in our thoughts and hearts forever. Miss you and love you always, Dad and Jason
In Loving Memory of Nerio A. Stradiotto January 24, 1930 ~ March 26, 2009
It’s been 5 years since we said goodbye. You were not ready to leave us, but God had other plans. Our family is broken and still lost without you. We miss you everyday and we hold you close in our prayers. KATHLEEN CAMERON (passed Dec’13) Celebration of Life is being held downstairs at the MR Legion 12101-224th St. Saturday Mar 29th from 1-3pm
Rev. Dr. Calvin H. Chambers passed into the presence of his Lord on March 12, 2014. He is survived by loving wife, Alice, and many family members. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m. at Haney Presbyterian Church. Dorothy Burenski (Burns) Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30am on April 5th, 2014 in the Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC. Reception to follow at the Maple Ridge Masonic Hall (Prince David) 22272 116 Ave Maple Ridge. This is a change of date from the original announcement of March 28th. For any further information call 250-229-2342.
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Four months after being diagnosed with brain cancer, Anthony te Boekhorst passed away peacefully on the first day of spring at the Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack BC. Anthony was born in the Netherlands on February 24, 1933 and spent his early years in the Dutch East Indies. He returned to the Netherlands with his parents just in time to see the start of the Second World War. Nine years after the war Anthony graduated from Technical College and following a short stint in the army, he married his high school sweetheart. The couple soon emigrated to Vancouver where they had three sons. After working as an electrical engineer Anthony felt a change was needed, so a decision was made to attend UBC medical school. Once completing his internship at VGH, he and his family moved to Maple Ridge where he opened his general practice. Shortly thereafter he found a different approach to healing was in order, so Anthony’s practice turned to treating both the mind and body. The sea was a passion for Anthony and after retiring from his practice he enjoyed four years as a cruise ship Doctor. Anthony spent the last years of his life in Chilliwack with his wife, Johanna. As per Anthony’s wish his body has been donated to the UBC medical school. By his request there will not be a service. Anthony is survived by his wife Johanna, his brother Jan and family, his three sons Michael (Cheryl), David (Jody), Derrick (Teresa) and four grandchildren Megan, Jobyna, Derrick, and Hunter. Condolences can be sent to: Mount Pleasant Universal Funeral Home 306 E 11 Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5T 2C6
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THINGSTAD (nee O’bray), Barbara Born April 4, 1936 passed away suddenly on March 12, 2014 at Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge. She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd Thingstad, her daughters Gay Chodachek and Donna O’Bray and grandson Robert O’Bray. Survived by her sons, Gary O’Bray, Terry O’Bray, Jerry O’Bray and Ronald O’Bray and daughter Fay O’Bray, one sister and all her grandchildren and great grandson. She will be missed by all that knew her. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 12, 2014 at 1:00 pm at First Memorial Burkeview Chapel - 1340 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC. (604) 944-4128
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WOLSTENHOLME Ernest Charles age 74, passed away suddenly in Maple Ridge on March 12, 2014. He will be dearly missed but is now at peace. He is survived by his wife Penny and his brothers Jim, Walter and Doug as well as his niece Sharla and nephews Brenton, Michael and Brian. His family wishes to thank Dr. Challa and the staff at the Meadow Ridge and Royal Columbian Hospitals for their care over the last months. There will be a Celebration of Life on Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 1:00 – 4:00pm at the St. John the Devine Church Hall in Maple Ridge. If anyone wishes to make a donation to either the BC Cancer Foundation or the Union Gospel Mission, it would be greatly appreciated.
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Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Stephen Gregorig, Credit Manager Box 3600 Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 sgregorig@blackpress.ca
HELP WANTED
Earn Extra Cash!
Competition closes: March 31, 2014
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS
We thank all those whom are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Available routes in Maple Ridge 40100109 - 113 Ave., Gillis Pl., Harrison St., Telosky Ave. 40220261 - 124 Ave, 126 Ave, Blackstock St, Grace St. 40220270 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 221 St, Canuck Cres, Gray Street. 40310304 - 214 St., Ashbury Crt., Dewdney Trunk Rd., Hood St. 40310306 - 117 Ave., 118 Ave., Barker Ave., Fraserview St., Penny Lane. 40310310 - 117 Ave., 212 St., Cutler Pl., Fraserview St., Laity St. 40310316 - 115 Ave., 207 St., 207A St., 209 St., Golf Lane, River Rd., Steeves St. 40320350 - 123 Ave, 124 Ave, 214 St, Charlton St, Cherry Pl, Laity St. 40320354 - 121 Ave, 214 St, 216 St, Campbell Ave, Glenwood Ave. 40330328 - 114 Ave, 209 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, :DUHVOH\ 6W :HVWÂżHOG $YH
Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011011 - 114B Ave., 115A Ave., 116A Ave., 196A St., 196B St.,197A St., 197B St., 198 St., 116B Ave. Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978
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The skill set you bring to the team will include a professional telephone manner, effective time management techniques, efficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite and an entry-level competency of accounting.
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As a Credit Officer some of your duties will include interacting with internal and external customers, approving credit limits for new customers, monitor credit thresholds for existing customers and contacting customers for payments.
Your previous work experience will include role(s) in credit and/or collections with a focus in customer care. We are looking for candidates who have a minimum 2 years experience in a comparable role.
604-467-1197 jessica@bwcreativerailings.com
We are looking to add an assertive, personable Credit and Collection Specialist to our team. This is a permanent, full time position.
Look Who’s Hiring!
Reporting to the Maintenance Mgr/Engineer you will carry out a variety of general/preventative maintenance activities throughout our plant & equipment & monitor our waste water treatment facility. Mon.-Fri. operation with early morning & afternoon shifts. The occasional Sat. may be required. Minimum class 4 boiler ticket req. with basic maint. knowledge; hydraulic, electric, pneumatic skills.
HELP WANTED
Credit Officer
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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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FARM WORKERS
HELP WANTED
TRAVEL with bcclassified.com
Needed Immediately! Monday - Friday No graveyards! No travel!
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERSOCIAL SERVICES As a Community Support Worker, you will be able to provide rehabilitation, support, and other forms of assistance to children, youth, and families while supporting social workers and health care professionals. Train in this rewarding career.
Career Opportunities: Child and Youth Care Worker Women’s Shelter Worker Family Place Worker O Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker O
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blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com
Chamber of Commerce Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Job Opening for an Executive Director
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ideal candidate will have strong skills and experience in communication, budgeting, organization, technology, membership development and event planning. Knowledge of the Chamber industry is required with direct, recent experience desired although not necessary. In addition some postsecondary or relevant work experience would be considered an asset. The Executive Director is responsible for the complete oversight, and success of the organization. He or she will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and activities of the Chamber, including the program of work, income and expenditures, organizational structure, policies and procedures, coordination and motivation of volunteers, recruitment and retention of members, and supervision of employees. Additional areas of emphasis will include community outreach, long term planning for the growth and prosperity of the Chamber and liaison with elected officials. The new Executive Director will be a visionary, team player and trusted collaborator within the community to ensure the Chamber remains a strong influence in the region. Please see our website www.ridgemeadowschamber.com for a detailed job description. Email your resume along with salary expectations to jobs@ridgemeadowschamber.com This closing date for receipt of resumes is March 31, 2014.
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LEGAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ELECTRICAL
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
374
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
GARDENING
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
7 Days / Week
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Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING .
✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
www.paintspecial.com
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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
A-Z Renovations Complete Kitchen & Bath RENOS Basements, Flooring, Drywall, Framing, tiles etc...
(604)465-1311
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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
Running this ad for 10yrs
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL 25 yrs in roofing industry
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Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles. torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com
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TOPSOIL
SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003
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www.jonesbroscartageltd.com
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
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SUNDECKS
Border Collie, P/B, vet check, 1st shots, dewormed, ready for loving homes, $650. (604)701-4443
LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
Residential & Commercial
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience
604-728-3009
Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com
778-882-4661
CLEANING SERVICES
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* No Chemicals * Fridays Open For information
mariescustomizedcleaning @gmail.com
FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext *Drywall Repair *Gutter Cleaning *Pressure Washing. Free Estimates Call James (778)868-5307
We Sell Weed...
604-789-1725
Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $600/$650. 604-794-5844
DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237 GERMAN SHEPHERD P/B puppies 5 M, 2 F, all shots, ready now. $700 Call 604-889-8957 S.Surrey.
TONY’’S PAINTING
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Intex Janitorial & Maintenance Services
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
(604)465-1302 / 604-786-3466
M.T. GUTTERS
On the Go Maids Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716
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PLUMBING
100% Heating & Plumbing
Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE
CONCRETE & PLACING
16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows
(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812
1-800-663-5847
~ FULLY INSURED ~
UNIQUE CONCRETE
Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899
Free Turf
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
FREE ESTIMATES
HERFORT CONCRETE
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501
PRESSURE WASHING
HANDYPERSONS
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, RENOVATION www.proficientrenovation.com or call 604-323-4111 for more details Den’s Handyman & Maintenance Decks Fences Pressure Washing Spring Cleanup Call 778-899-1910
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Call (604)763-8795 .proworks
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
DRYWALL
EAVESTROUGH
COARD Exteriors, Continuous Eavestrough, Gutter Guard, Soffit, Fascia, Door and Window Capping, Exterior Door Replacement Free Estimates 604-557-8170
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ELECTRICAL
Repair, Replace, Remodel...
SPECIALIZING IN • Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
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Ask about our
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CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.
When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
604-465-3189 317
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
NO Wood byproducts used
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
MISC SERVICES
604-812-9721
EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
604-467-6065
SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
www.pittmeadows.bc.ca /pittmeadows @citypittmeadows
SUNDAY MAY 25
Ride to Live FIGHT PROSTATE CANCER Two starting locations: Vancouver & Chilliwack - both rides ending at the Ride Celebration at Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino in Cloverdale. Register on-line & Collect Pledges $
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Ride to Live could not happen without Volunteers.
$59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
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POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
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Strata, Commercial & Residential, Pavers, Walls, Spring Garden Clean-ups, New Lawns & top dressing & Drainage.
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601
PMCF President & Co-Chair Centennial Committee Member Michael Hayes
LANDSCAPING DESIGN / INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE
25 EACH
RIDER AND PASSENGER
www.vancouver.ridetolive.ca
CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437
2014
NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 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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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
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Call Tim 604-612-5388
Celebrating 100 years
LOCAL PLUMBER $39 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441
DESIGN
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
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
2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-780-2532
To book an appt call
Janitorial, Office Cleaning Int. Ext. Windows, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates
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
Scott 604-891-9967
LANDSCAPING
JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369
Home Cleaning Services
TREE SERVICES
www.paylesspropainting.com
HOME REPAIRS
604-618-6401 Marcel Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate
compactbooks@hotmail.com
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BORDER / SHEPHERD. 1.5 year old male. Perfect for farm living. $100. Call Barb 604-803-9999.
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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PETS
BERNAISE MOUNTAIN DOGS CROSS TIBETAN MASTIFF PUPS Bundles of fun. $700. No Sunday calls 604-794-7633, 604-819-3349
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL
We’ll look after your bookkeeping so you can look after your business. Reasonable Rates. Over 20 years exp. Refs avail.
FEED & HAY
LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. First cut $6/bale. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.
PAINT SPECIAL
778-840-8372
Compact Bookkeeping
PETS
Mainland Roofing Ltd.
Pay-Less Pro Painting
236
TREE SERVICES
www.affordablemoversbc.com
Prompt Delivery Available
203
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AFFORDABLE MOVING
604-618-6401 Marcel
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
(778)378-6683
Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.
www.dialalaw.org 1.800.565.5297
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
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MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Raffle Tickets On Sale Now! PURCHASE BY PHONE
604.574.5100 2014 Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic Trev Deeley Motorcycles OR 2014 Honda Pioneer 700 SXS 2-Seater ATV Includes a Kitt Equipment Trailer
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PETS 477
PETS
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MISC. FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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RENTALS 706
MAPLE RIDGE
AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.
MISC. WANTED
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
APARTMENT/CONDO
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $93,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 & st
22423 121 Ave 604-467-4894
LAB X PUPS, very eager, ready to go. $500. Call/text 604-845-3972 Chwk.
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APARTMENT/CONDOS
CTRL Maple Ridge $1200. 970SF,2 bdrm + den. 2 baths, 6 appl. NS/NP. Parking, clean. Avail April 1. 604-467-0371, walk to shop, ref req.
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HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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ANTIQUES & VINTAGE
560
20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net
Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd
RENTALS 700
RENT TO OWN
(604)466-5799 Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, Approved pets only. Criminal Record check may be req. Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT
PORT COQUITLAM 2014 SRI 2 bdrm, den, 2 bath double wide in Langley 55+ park $134,888. Chuck 604-830-1960
Bright Clean & Spacious
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APARTMENT/CONDO
2 Bdrm (corner suite) $925 New carpet, paint, appliances
Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)
Professional Property Management Services
MISC. FOR SALE
STEEL BUILDING SALE... BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT CONTINUED! 20X20 $3,915. 25X28 $4,848. 30X32 $6,339. 32X34 $7,371. 40X50 $12,649. 47X68 $16,691. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
OTHER AREAS
Maple Ridge
604.466.8404 (Erik)
MILITARIA, Medals, Badges & Coin Collections Wanted. Major collector/dealer will pay cash for your collection. Call CEF 604-727-0137
DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.
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STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-626-9647
ROTTWEILER, Three month old, Male Puppy. Ready to go. Loving companion 604.537.9695 Surrey
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •
Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise. *3 Bd+den on top floor, avail May 1st. $1750.
S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.
AVAILABLE NOW Maple Ridge
Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800 Incl heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores and Schools.
SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982
Impeccably Clean!
1 Bdrm. $795/mo 2 Bdrm. $925/mo. No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.
GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.
Sorry No Pets For more info: google us. CRIME FREE BUILDING
MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge 1 bdrm - $550/mo Inc. hot water Certified Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appt. (9am-5pm) MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875 GREAT LOCATION
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites *
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AUTO FINANCING
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL. 1 bdrm apt. $750/mo incl heat, h/w. N/P. Available now. Call 604-476-6683.
BOATS
Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.
Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty
604-463-3000
746
ROOMS FOR RENT
$75 OFF 1ST MONTH
Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.
Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or
Call 604-467-3944 749
STORAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd
Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Parking + Onsite Manager
604.465.7713 752
TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/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
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WANTED TO RENT
WANTED for May 1st: 1 Bedroom apartment or suite in Maple Ridge with lease that allows pets.For quiet N/S lady. Ph: 604-380-3080 lv msg.
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Mogens George Julius Larsen aka George Larsen formerly of 12496 Colemore Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 5Z5 Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o ANDERSON & THOMPSON, Barristers & Solicitors, 22311 - 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2Z2; on or before May 1, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received. Kevin William Larsen & Susan Mary Larsen, Executors
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
TWO bedrooms, 2 baths, 8th floors, nice views, corner unit, city center. 1030 sq. ft. living area , insuite laundry, $1100 per month including one parking. New renovation. #80311980 222nd Street, Gordon Towers, call Hanson at 604-250-2196 or email hanson_wan@hotmail.com for appointment.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 11895 Laitty St, Maple Ridge WESTGATE APARTMENTS Fully renod 1 & 2 bdrm suites Full time on-site caretaker. Available Immediately CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW
1-604-358-8722 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
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One Box of Bananas = 50lbs of Food We need 18,500 people to donate 35 lbs of food each & it would equal 647,500 lbs ~
600,000 LBS BREAKS THE RECORD 18,500 PEOPLE
35 lbs FOOD EA.
HOMES FOR RENT
Maple Ridge: 3 bdrm character rancher 1/4 acre 2 lrg sheds Lots of prkg Apr15. $1450. 604-941-3259
=
647,500 lbs AA WORLD RECORD
DONATE
All Food will be donated to Friends in Need Foodbank Call Gwen at The Wesbrooke 604-460-7006 for more info.
FOOD DROP STATION E The Wesbrooke 604-460-7006 E 12000 190A Ave Pitt Meadows
Meadow Ridge Rotary Sports Banquet Legacy Funding
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
MAPLE RIDGE West 2 bdrm duplex sxs, 4 appls $900/mo+utils, No dogs. Near golf course & trans April 1st. (604)477-1224
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Help us BREAK A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD Sat April 12, 9am - 1pm
$75,000 in legacy funding is available to sports groups in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge only. Groups can apply for funds at www.meadowridgerotary.ca or Applications are accepted for sports facilities only, eg: lacrosse boxes, equipment storage, locker rooms, and more.
Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.
912
SENIORS DISCOUNT
Visit our website for other rentals: www.profile-properties.com
Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now
OFFICE/RETAIL
MARINE
604-464-3550
Call 604-464-7548 NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $86,988 w/$550 pad rent. Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960
TRANSPORTATION
Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space
SENIORS DISCOUNT
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES REAL ESTATE
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1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.
MAPLE COURT II P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665
RENTALS
Application Deadline: March 31, 2014 Project must be completed by December 31, 2014
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HURRY! IT ALL ENDS MARCH 31ST
Brent Miscisco
Brett Kinney
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LAST DAY MARCH 31ST
PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS
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ELANTRA L 6-SPEED MANUAL. $1,500 PRICE ADJUSTMENTΩ, DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.
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Dave Wyant
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PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS
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SANTA FE SPORT
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LOYALTY BONUS≠ SELLING PRICE:
LAST DAY MARCH 31ST
PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS
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Bob Murdoch
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SANTA FE 2.4L FWD. $750 LOYALTY BONUS≠, DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.
Sean Ferguson
Matt Wood
The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $1,500/$1,250/$1,500/$11,000 available on in stock 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual / 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-Speed Manual / 2014 Sonata GL Auto /2013 Genesis 5.0L GDI R-Spec on cash purchases only for March 19-31, 2014 (inclusive). Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †Finance offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual / 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-Speed Manual / 2014 Sonata GL Auto / 2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 60 months. Bi-weekly payments are $124/$106/$187/$204. $0/$0/$0/$0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$0/$0/$0. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,550/$1,550/$1,650/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ♦Price of models shown: 2014 Elantra Limited/ 2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/ 2014 Sonata Limited/ 2014 Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD are $23,699/$18,999/$31,549/$40,659. Prices include price adjustments of $1,500/$1,250/$1,500 and Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,550/$1,650/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. . ≠Purchasers or lessees of a new / 2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD ,who can provide a valid vehicle registration showing current ownership of a Hyundai vehicle, will be entitled to a $750 price adjustment. Price adjustment applies after taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer expires on March 31, 2014. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ♦†Ω*≠Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. TM
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Better parking Bigger store More change rooms Wider aisles More tills for busy times ○ Hot pink barrels hanging from the roof ;) just seeing if you were paying attention
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○ Portable price checking ○ Automatic doors ○ In-house embroidery, screen printing, and promotional items ○ Catalogue ordering ability ○ More ladies wear ○ More hikers ○ More casual shoes/runners
○ More workwear /workboots ○ More brand names ○ More men’s wear ○ Staff uniforms so they are easy to find ○ Suggestions: _________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
What brands would you like us to bring in or would you like to see more of in Ladies wear?
○ Denver Hayes ○ Columbia ○ Helly Hansen (Hiking/skiing) ○ Windriver ○ Far West ○ Merrell ○ Sketchers ○ Pro Touch
○ Sung (by Alfred Sung) ○ Silver jeanswear ○ Levis ○ DH3 ○ Hi Tech ○ Asollo ○ AKU ○ Patagonia
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What do you want in your new Mark’s?
Chaco Bogs Misty Mountain Hunter North End Powder Room Other_______________ ____________________ ____________________
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What brands would you like us to bring in or to see more of in workwear?
Dakota Carhartt Workpro Helly Hansen (Workear) Red wing Blackladder Timberland Wolverine CAT Bogs
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STC Chippewa Justin Cowboy Boots Canada West Kodiak Viking Big K Baffin Dunlop Health Pro MOBB
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Aggressor Magnum Pioneer JET Equipment Stormtech Iron Lace Blundstones Kuny Other_______________ ____________________
What brands would you like us to bring in or to see more of in Men’s wear?
Denver Hayes Carhartt Windriver Columbia Dakota Helly Hansen (Hiking/skiing) ○ Far West ○ Merrell ○ Sketchers ○ Pro Touch ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○ Buffalo ○ Silver ○ Levis ○ DH3 ○ Hi Tech ○ Asollo ○ AKU ○ Patagonia ○ Chaco ○ Bogs ○ Baffin
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Irish Setter Magnum Stormtech Misty Mountain North End Ripzone Coppersole Other_______________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
The architects are open to your suggestions. Please tell them what you want in your Marks ______________________________________________________________________________
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RECEIVE AN EXTRA 10% OFF WATERPROOF
all regular priced merchandise from the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Marks.
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Men’s NEW Lace-up and Slip-on Casuals Sizes 8 - 11, 12, 13. Slip-on sizes 8.5 and 13 available though FastFind Our After-sale $89.99
SALE $69.99
SAVE$20 HYPER-DRI® HD3 100% waterproof/ breathable protection Keeps feet dry inside and out.
A. Men’s 8” Dakota Viper Workboots with Vibram® Fire & Ice • CSA Grade 1 steel toe/composite plate and ESR. Sizes 7 - 11, 12, 13, Our After-sale $229.99 SALE $199.99
B. Men’s 6” Dakota Viper Antislip Workboots with Vibram® Fire & Ice • CSA Grade 1 steel toe/ composite plate and ESR. Sizes 7 - 11, 12, 13, Our After-sale $209.99 SALE $179.99
SAVE $ 30
HI-Tec® Altitude IV Waterproof Leather Hikers Sizes 7 - 11, 12, 13. (14, 15 available though FastFind) Our Reg $139.99
SALE $99.99
SAVE$40
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