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Summer school is the latest collateral damage of the labour dispute between B.C. teachers and the provincial government. There were 705 kids who took summer school in the Maple RidgePitt Meadows school district last year, but on Wednesday the board announced that it will be cancelled this year. The B.C. Public School Employers Association, which negotiates on behalf of the province, had asked the Labour Relations Board to declare summer school an essential service. The LRB ruled the essential service designation will apply only to students who have failed a Grade 10-12 course, and where the course is not available for the student next year. See Education, p9

Matt Liosis and Nathan Ferlan do a tandem jump on their scooters at the Thomas Haney skate park Thursday with friends Zac Wright, Jacob Telford and Cameron Budisa.

Bridge tolls climb a nickel It’s been five years since Golden Ears opened by P h i l M e l nychuk staff reporter

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It was expected that 50,000 vehicles a day would cross the Golden Ears Bridge.

Just when you got used to paying $6 to cross the Golden Ears Bridge there and back, the tolls are jumping again. Starting July 15, the price for a transponder-equipped car jumps a nickel to $3.05, and by another dime to $6.10 for small trucks.

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If you don’t have a transponder for your car and are not a registered video user, the toll goes up a nickel to $4.30. The yearly increases aren’t causing Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows residents to find another way to get to Surrey or Langley, said Sany Zein, director of infrastructure with TransLink. “We don’t find the annual CPI adjustment is affecting the crossing over the bridge.” Zein said the average number of daily crossings over the Fraser River, in both directions, is now 31,000.

Zein said that number, for the first six months of this year, is about four per cent higher than for the same period in 2013. In the last two years, the number of crossings has jumped a total of about six per cent. “We’ve seen about 30 to 40 per cent total growth since we started on the bridge,” Zein said. This July marks the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Golden Ears Bridge, an $808-million replacement for the Albion ferry that was shut down within weeks of the bridge opening.

Tolls charged on cars, trucks and motorcycles bring in about $39 million a year to TransLink, which is then paid to Golden Crossing General Partnership, owned by Bilfinger Berger, the construction company that built the bridge. As well, TransLink pours in another $35-million to $40 million annually from its general revenues to Golden Crossing partnership to top up the payments. The six-kilometre bridge will be paid off by 2041. See Bridge, p9

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Big turnout for Ridge’s Canada Day event Maple Ridge residents show their Canadian pride at downtown park by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter

n estimated 6,000 people donned red and white Maple Leaf T-shirts, tiaras, top hats and temporary tattoos while attending Canada Day celebrations in Memorial Peace Park. It’s a pretty solid estimate, explained BIA executive director Ineke Boekhorst, because the operators at the Haney Farmers Market used a clicker counter to keep track of the people who visit their bazaar. They clicked off 3,800, and the estimate was adjusted upward for those who didn’t go into the market area. “It was fantastic – of course, we had awesome weather,” she said. “I’ve never seen it that busy – I’ve been on that committee for 10 or 12 years. “It’s a small-town Canada Day celebration, and the community really comes out, and it’s all free.” The weather was hot enough to melt an ice cream bar in minutes, as the temperature soared from a forecast 25 C up to 33 C. Boekhorst said the only thing missing was having the fire department spraying water for kids to run through to cool off. The BIA offered a business market alongside the farmer’s market for the first time, and Boekhorst said the 27 vendors, both BIA members and home-based businesses, were busy and happy. “That was really, really successful.” The centre of the park was operated by Youth Services, which had mini golf, face painting, sack races and other fun events for kids. There was an official flag raising ceremony attended by local politicians, and the Royal

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(From left) Kiiya Marcowitz, 3, has an ice cream bar during Canada Day celebrations in Memorial Peace Park; Sydney Foster and Kayla Preocanin play mini golf; a Mountie in red serge raised the Canadian flag. Canadian Legion colour party and RCMP officers in red serge gave it some pomp. The Mounties stayed behind and posed for photos with families. The master of ceremonies for the day was Fred Armstrong, the district’s manager of corporate communications, and he announced on the day that it was the biggest crowd the event has ever seen. “It has grown quite substantially,” he said on Wednesday, “and it was huge this year. “People really came out, and got engaged.”

He said the entertainment bandstand has allowed the event to offer more musical acts and dancing groups, and “it has added a nice polish to the event.” Armstrong remarked that Canadians are now celebrating Canada Day with a similar fervour to the way Americans mark July 4. His theory is that when Canada won the gold medal in hockey at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, there was a huge, spontaneous celebration by people wearing red and white Team Canada jerseys. He was surprised by

what he called “unabashed national pride. “That was the game-changer for these kinds of events,” he said. It was easy to rally the same passion for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, and at live sites in Fraser Valley communities. People have their Maple Leaf fashions and accessories, and are just waiting for the chance to put them on. Armstrong said there are no new plans for next year’s event yet, but the potential is clear. “All the energy is there to take it up a notch.”

Samuel Robertson student to Microsoft world championships Anthony Wock will compete later this month in Anaheim by M o ni s ha M a r tin s staff reporter

Maple Ridge student will be carrying the flag at the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship competition in California. Samuel Robertson Technical (SRT) Grade 11 student Anthony Wock’s test scores in PowerPoint made him tops in Canada. The Maple Ridge company CCI Learning Solutions teaches the course, and will be sponsoring Wock’s trip to Anaheim, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, on July 27-30 for the World Championships. There are cash prices of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 for

first, second and third places, as well as medals and certificates. It is a truly global competition, and last year’s champions came from the UK, Nepal, Macao, China, Taiwan and the Czech Republic. The 344,000 candidates competed in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, in both 2010 and 2007 versions. Samuel Robertson Technical started offering a Microsoft Academy program on a trial basis last year, in partnership with CCI Learning Solutions. “It offers them a better chance of getting a job after high school,” said SRT’s Brad Dingler, an IT teacher. Wock has a black belt in the Korean martial art Taekwondo, and since his landmark certification, has gone to get a black belt in Power Point 2010. He was the first student in B.C.

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No need to speed It just got quicker to get around parts of British Columbia. On Wednesday the provincial government announced new, higher speed limits on 35 sections of rural highways, with more promised for later in the summer. In total, drivers will be able to put their gas foot down a little harder on 1,300 kms of blacktop. The Ministry of Transport says serious crashes on provincial highways have decreased 28 per cent since 2003. Cars are safer, drivers have more technology and education at their disposal. Enforcement is better. While lead-footed drivers and owners of sports cars may celebrate the decision, not everyone is happy. The RCMP who patrol many of those highways and attend to the carnage that sometimes results from excessive speeding don’t like the new limits. ICBC is worried about safety and vows to monitor those stretches of highway with the new limits to see if there’s an effect on crash rates and severity. Truckers aren’t pleased with the new limits either. The B.C. Trucking Association says it will direct their drivers to stick to their current speed policies because the faster a fully loaded truck travels, the longer it takes to stop. Also, the faster a truck moves, the more fuel it consumes. That money comes out of the pockets of truckers and, ultimately, consumers. To alleviate safety concerns, the province has said it will adjust speed limits to weather conditions on some of those stretches of highway. Too many drivers already treat speed limits as a suggestion, rather than law. Now their threshold has just been raised. – Black Press Tell us what you think @ www.mapleridgenews.com

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Liberals don’t like public education No lie can live forever – Thomas Carlyle, Victorian writer.

n his March on Washington in 1968, Martin Luther King woke up mainstream America when he declared the emancipation of Negroes by Abraham Along the Fraser Lincoln was “a bad Jack Emberly check marked insufficient funds.” After 100 years, Negroes were still crippled by poverty, injustice and discrimination. But, “Carlyle was right,” said King, “no lie can live forever.” The words resonate in B.C. as the Liberals portray teachers as greedy and demean their union as “the common denominator” in decades of turmoil. Lies. Class size and composition language – illegally removed from contract – can’t be abandoned. In the ’80s, because teachers fought for it, they leveled the playing ground for all students. The six o’clock news never mentions this. You get sound bites about money with no analysis for truth. An exception occurred May 27, when Ken Georgetti, former president of the Canadian Labour Congress, talked to CBC radio host Steven Quinn. Teacher demands were altruistic and sensible. “Teachers are bargaining for the quality of the product that produces future scien-

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tists, graduates, the doctors, the lawyers in our society,” said Georgetti, who then reminded us of a truth we have generally chosen to ignore. “You don’t see other unions bargaining for that sort of thing.” The Liberals don’t value public education. Since 2002, they’ve cut 1,400 special education teachers, 3,500 teaching positions, and closed 200 schools. Add to this carnage, music programs, and English as Second Language. In 2013, Susan Lambert told me it would take $3.3 billion to return funding to 2002 levels, according to school district secretary treasurers. That’s generations of adults denied equal educational opportunity. Last week, a picketer told me she got a parent to understand what that means. “Funding for kids in B.C. schools is $1,000 less per student,” she said. “Would you let someone steal $1,000 from your child.” “Class size has nothing to do educational outcomes,” says Education Minister Peter Fassbender. Not true, says researcher, Diane Schanzenbach. Her 2014 report, Does Class Size Matter, proves that reduced numbers benefit every student. In a June 25 open letter Christy Clark from, former Richmond school superintendent Don Lintott says it again. “The provision of specialist teachers who can support students with these educational needs has been eroded beyond belief over the last two terms of the Liberal government ... not only are students with special needs being shortchanged, but

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regular classroom students are also not getting the teacher time they deserve. Without some framework to put limits on the number of special needs students allocated to classrooms, all students in our public schools are disadvantaged.” Lintott accuses the Liberals government of dishonesty in bargaining and arrogance. “You say you are trying to find a settlement in this labor dispute, yet you have proposed wording that could never be agreed upon by the teachers of B.C. I am appalled the government would include a clause that seeks to set aside the ruling of two B.C. Court decisions and the likely future decision of the Supreme Court of Canada.” The province wants to include wording such as, “if either party is dissatisfied with the outcome, either party may give written notice to the other of termination of the collective agreement.” To Lintott, that signals an unwillingness to abide by the rule of law in this country. Normally, there’s good-bye ceremonies at the end of the school year, proper closure for the year, retiring teachers thanked by parents, students. Not this year. “Truth crushed to earth will rise again,” said King, using a line from poet William Cullen Bryant. The Liberals don’t like teachers or public education, they don’t bargain honestly, ignore facts and the law, and don’t care about kids and families. No lie can live forever. Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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Editor, The News: Re: Businesses shifting west in Maple Ridge (The News, June 25). I am beginning to feel like a broken record, but doesn’t it seem ironic that housing is moving eastward (west of 240th Street) and businesses are moving westward (207th to 203rd streets). All of this development on Lougheed Highway will only encourage the road to become like Kingsway in Burnaby, with slow-moving traffic accessing businesses and constant traffic lights. Already it is quicker for those of us in Albion and Thornhill to drive to the grocery store in Mission than it is to the ones in west Maple Ridge. As Lougheed Hwy. continues to become more congested, I simply take my shopping dollars and head to Mission and Abbotsford as they are much easier to access – and the gas is cheaper. It is time the district starts working towards getting some shopping here in the east. Ian Strachan Maple Ridge

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Accounting for all that money Editor, The News: Re: A call to freeze Pitt council salaries (The News, June 18). I guess the taxpayers of Pitt Meadows should be happy to read that the mayor and council members are planning to reduce their expenses claims for traveling and attending meetings. It is about time. Joe Six Pack does not have these privileges; he pays for his own lunches and gas mileage when going to work. Also, Canada Revenue would never allow these types of expense claims. And thank you, as we have just found out that nine employees of the City of Pitt Meadows are earning in excess of $100,000 a year, plus expenses.

I guess they are not complaining. And two assistant fire chiefs? Two fire safety technicians? Are there that many fires in Pitt Meadows? What do all these people do? Also, what is a business analyst and a manager of legislative services. That sounds all pretty high class for this tiny town. Are nice, fat wages the reason that some property taxes have increased in excess of five per cent, while burning permits in Pitt Meadows are costing $90, whereas they are $25 in Maple Ridge. Furthermore, why would any Metro director claim gas mileage when they are receiving $355 for attending meet-

ings, which last less than four hours? And how about getting paid $710 for attending meetings lasting over four hours? Where can I find a job to receive this type of pay? Expense claims for politicians and bureaucrats have long been a thorn in the average taxpayers’ side. Conveniently, guidelines it seems, have never ever been established. Well, it is high time that they are created. We, the people and taxpayers, have to record and document every penny of expenses when filing our income tax. Lance Felgnar Pitt Meadows

Mixing together as well as bitumen and water Editor, The News: Re: Science flip flop (News Views, July 2). I applaud your recent editorial stating how the Conservative government uses the word science as justification only when it suits its agenda. The words Stephen Harper government, science and environment are oxymorons, mixing together as well as bitumen and water will if a tanker goes

down off our West Coast. Also, how apropos you publish a letter from MP Randy Kamp in the same issue using the word science to justify his government’s approval of Northern Gateway. As Northern Gateway will be crossing hundreds of fish-bearing watersheds, perhaps Mr. Kamp, as parliamentary secretary to fisheries, could explain why the authority to assess the environmen-

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for parenting courses at the Family Education Centre. She has a disability and tried three or four times to get her driver’s licence, but has never progressed past the learner’s permit. “It was hard for me to get this job. It took me a number of years to get it.” She works from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. so it would mean only hourly bus service when she gets off work. “In the summer time, it’s not a big deal. But come winter time, it’s a bit of a hassle to walk in the rain and every thing.” TransLink is considering reducing the C43/44 Haney Place-Maple Meadows-Meadowtown

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“Of course, all students can take courses next year,” noted Wes Reamsbottom, the principal of summer school in the district. He said there are 30 teachers and CUPE support staff hired for summer school. “The team that was assembled was a great team, and would have had a great impact.” In a letter to parents, the board explained that summer school has been cancelled. “We will be working with affected students individually to minimize the impact of this cancellation and develop a plan for the fall,” said the letter, which is signed by acting superintendent Laurie Meston. Reamsbottom said that on the slim chance

that negotiations are concluded by June 7, which means wrapping them up this weekend, the district would still have its summer school team ready to work, and it could go ahead. That appears unlikely. On Wednesday, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher concluded the two sides are too far apart on wages and working conditions for mediation to be effective. Reamsbottom said students who have failed necessary courses will be moved to the front of the line in course selection next year, to ensure they get their prerequisites. “The goal is to accommodate students and meet their needs.” Between July 2 and 3, Reamsbottom has

already heard from 200 people. Some were frustrated, some supportive. “Most have ended positively. They just want to know what’s happening,” said Reamsbottom. “The situation is bigger than our district, it’s affecting the entire province.” Many school boards were announcing the cancellation of summer school this week. The board’s letter to parents also addresses report cards – there will be no final marks for Grade 8-9 students. There are final marks for students in Grades 10-12, though not the full reports parents generally see. The distribution of the report cards will vary from school to school, and parents are advised to

check their school’s website for information. BCPSEA has proposed a seven per cent pay increase over six years, plus a $1,200 signing bonus with a deadline that expired June 30. The BCTF has countered eight per cent over five years with a proposed $5,000 bonus, to make up for a year the union has worked under an expired contract. BCPSEA has calculated the cost of the union’s position on class size and composition at $1.67 billion. That dispute has been the subject of a series of court actions and the B.C. Court of Appeal is expected to rule on it in the fall. • Contact Wes Reamsbottom at wes_ reamsbottom@sd42.ca.

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Zein said the numbers reflect a different reality after the great recession of 2008 changed the economic landscape and steep jumps in the price of gasoline cut back on the number of people driving over the bridge. According to Statistics Canada, gasoline prices jumped from 86 cents a litre in 2004 to $1.21 a litre in 2008. TransLink’s original projections, made around 2004, anticipated there would be 50,000 daily crossings of the bridge five years after it was built. “When the Golden Ears Bridge opened in 2009, we were in a different economic reality,” Zein said. But after reconfiguring forecasts in 2012, the numbers are more accurate. Costs of running the bridge and using it are presented up front to users, he added. The bridge was the first tolled structure in Metro Vancouver and has now been accepted by communities on both sides of the river as a user-pay model. The Port Mann Bridge, which opened in 2012, is the second tolled structure. Mayor Ernie Daykin said it may still be too early to predict the effects of the Golden Ears Bridge on his municipality’s development. Ten years from now, analyzing the bridge’s effects might be easier. Daykin cited a restaurant owner who said

he now gets customers from Surrey and Langley. Someone else he knows says he bought a nice home in Maple Ridge and said he’d pay bridge tolls for 20 years and still not make up the difference he’d have paid for a house in Surrey. And it was always understood that toll revenues alone wouldn’t be enough to pay for the bridge, although TransLink didn’t expect they’d be as low as they are. “We knew it was going to be a toll bridge from the get-go,” Daykin said.

He understood that no one wants to pay more. “I get it, a nickel is a nickel.” Without such regular increases, it will take longer to pay off the bridge. He still says TransLink should try to offer fare discounts at off-peak times to draw more motorists. TransLink experimented with that briefly a few years ago, but the cheaper tolls didn’t bring increased use. However, “Do it for six months to a year,”

Daykin suggests. And maybe motorists could buy monthly passes. Some motorists have to cross the bridge three or four times a day. “I think 10 years from now … I think that it will continue to roll out to benefit Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. “It has to. It just makes access that much easier.” Daykin said he was willing to look at universal road tolls or mobility pricing, but only if TransLink’s property or gasoline taxes are scaled back in return.

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191 ST

HARIS RD

MCMYN RD

Starting from $135,000 HE

Features included gas cooktop, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances,

124 AVE

laminate wood floor and much more.... 192A ST

ADVENT RD

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122 AVE

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HARIS RD

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SITE ADDRESS: 12409 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows

122A AVE

PRESENTATION CENTRE 12147 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC (at Pitt Meadows Centre)

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Hops at the heart of every beer By Mike Lascelle

raft beers are enjoying a renaissance somewhat similar to B.C. wines, and all this production has actually led to a chronic hops shortage – which is ironic because when I was growing up in Chilliwack, there were massive hops farms everywhere. But most of these went broke for a lack of a decent market price. It seems that the demand for this humble plant has come full circle, so much so that many home gardeners have taken to growing their own. I came across one such ingenious planting while doing a Coquitlam landscape consultation recently. The homeowner was growing four different varieties of hops on the southwest side of his house, using stringers tied up to his fascia and countersunk boards to control the suckering root systems. He harvests the hops for use in his own craft beers and each variety has distinct flavouring characteristics. Hops are the unfertilized seed cones of female Humulus lupulus vines and are originally native to many regions of Europe, North America and southwestern Asia. The only other species in this genus is Humulus japonicus, or scandens, which has become a noxious weed in many parts of the United States and is not useful for flavouring beer. There was a time when European beers were flavoured with many different herbal concoctions called ‘gruit’ – some of the plants used included Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Scotch heather (Calluna vulgaris), Sweet Gale (Myrica gale), Juniper berries, Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) and Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Then along came the Reinheitsgebot, or German Beer Purity Law, which standardized beer production across the Holy Roman Empire and was officially adopted in 1516. This strictly limited the ingredients to water, malted barley and hops, which is why German beers are among my favourites. Hops were first used for brewing beer in 822 AD in Germany and were mainly adopted due to the antibacterial properties

A homeowner grows four varieties of hops on the side of his house, using stringers tied to his fascia and countersunk boards to control the suckering root systems, and uses them to make craft beer.

that preserved the brew, allowing it to be shipped. Of course, if you want to try growing your own, you are going to need some sort of support system or wire for this herbaceous vine to twine around. Start by purchasing only female cultivars (‘Centennial’, ‘Nugget’, ‘Willamette’, ‘Fuggle H’, ‘Hallertauer’, ‘Northern Brewer’, ‘Cascade – all available from Richters Herbs of Ontario), as these are the source of hops cones and the males would only pollinate them, which makes seed and ruins them for brewing. Humulus lupulus needs six to eight hours of sun, rich well-drained soils, daily watering in the heat and extensive root pruning in spring to keep them from taking over your garden. You can also find complete instructions on harvesting and curing hops at www. brewersfriend.com, under ‘Fall Hop Harvest Guidelines’. Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening authour.

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Sandra Stenerson

The

Hayes Team Independently owned and operated

OPEN Sat & Sun 1-4pm

By Appointment Only Call 604-230-3935

MLS# V1056142

MLS# V1072159

13412–236th Street $ 675,000 + tax

23846 113rd Avenue $ 562,500 + tax

• Quality built 3872 sq. ft. family home in Balsam Creek • Main floor boasts large tiled foyer • Den, living room with deck • Formal dining room, spacious kitchen with loads of cupboards and large island, granite counters and nook leading to covered deck • Family room off kitchen with stone fireplace • Upstairs 3 bdrms all with own walk-in closets • Spa like ensuite in master • Close to parks and recreation.

Serving Maple Ridge & Mission

604-467-0811

• Paul Hayes • Peter Hayes • Matthew Hayes

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All The Bells & Whistles!

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• Basement entry home. Home has been updated. • Open concept, spacious kitchen with large island, granite counters & pantry & family room. • Large formal dining & living area. • Large deck overlooking a large back yard. • 3 bedroom, 2 bath, laundry in basement. Basement waiting your ideas • Close to parks & recreation.

10830 Carmichael Street $ 1,050,000 + tax

a point of view

OPEN Daily 1-4pm Except Fridays

• 0.529 half acre in Grant Hill Estates • High ceilings, large family room • Formal dining room, large kitchen with granite counter tops • Beautiful view looking into Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and the Golden Ears mountains. • 3 bedrooms, laundry and bath. Basement waiting your ideas. • Close to parks and recreation

• 3 Show Homes • Large estate lots with views • Maple Ridge’s answer to the “STREET OF DREAMS” • Pick your lot and one of our preferred builders Visit us at

www.granthillestates.com Matthew Hayes 604-230-3935

TRI-TEL REALTY

604-302-1320

www.thehayesteam.ca

489,900

If you’re looking for a great family home on a beautiful large manicured lot with a great view of the mountains look no further this 4 bedroom, 2 storey basement home in Mission has all the Bells & Whistles!

Call Sandra to view 604-302-1320

8456 Doerksen Drive Mission

We Never Stop Moving

www.coldwellbankermapleridge.com 22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

TRI-TEL REALTY

604-467-9300

Bonnie Telep

Marshell Forster 604-561-4012 OPEN SUNDAY 12-2

TRI-TEL REALTY

★ GREAT

12057 ★

★★

474,900

Remember... your bank works for the bank,

★ 211th St.,

492,000

Maple Ridge

Sought after location Close to Volker and Westview Park and Laity View Elementary. Tastefully updated new paint & flooring throughout! Newer roof and all windows. 2 bdrms up and main bath has been completely redone, updated kitchen and huge rec rm with wet bar, large 3rd bdrm down. Huge sundeck, 7214 sq ft yard with lovely water feature and Arbour. Easy suite potential!!

23804 Kanaka Way, Maple Ridge

Need a second mortgage or extra cash? Bonnie can help!

2,433 sq ft 2 storey with 3 bdrms on the upper floor with a full ensuite off the master. Hardwood throughout & marble floors in all bathrooms, kitchen has upgrades with granite counters and tile backsplash, island, and upgraded appliances. 2 Gas fireplaces and lovely vaulted ceilings in the living rm. Fully finished bsmt with den and rec rm. Double garage with lots of parking, lane access.

Terry Passley 604-467-9300

tpassley@yahoo.com

Anything Else is a Compromise!

Another Quality Home by:

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Ralph Telep

Separate Workshop Option

Dave Telep

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 Try High $300’s

718,000 No GST!

599,900

13880- 232nd St.

Spacious, high quality home in family friendly Silver Valley! Over 5000 sq ft finished on 3 levels. Professional 2 bdrm suite plus possible nanny rm in main part of home. Coffered ceilings, stone f/p’s, h/d floors, open vaults and so much more. 6 bdrms, 5 baths 2 years old, on greenbelt!

A Must See To Believe! 979,900

Set the stage for a grand entrance into this simply elegant & modern show-home and make a Statement about your lifestyle!! Owner builder spared no expense at making this a very modern master piece for Maple ridge. Check it out on line at 13645 McKercher.

21681 Ridgeway

Can Accommodate: • Detached Garage • RV Parking • Carriage Home • Hardwood • Granite • Crown Mouldings • Covered Deck

599,000

Starting at: $

Silver Valley ★ Build Lots 5000 to 10,000 sq ft Fully serviced & ready to go On green belt - some views! Some can accommodate a workshop or carriage home. Terms available ★

★

Starting from

★$ ★ ★ 255,000

Brand new split level home close to Maple Ridge High school. This well thought out Affinity home sits on an almost 8000 sq.ft. lot and offers all the new home perks! Includes Granite counter tops, hardwood floors, 3 bdrms plus den up, island bar in kitchen! Very Rare find!

Private Rancher Workshop & RV Parking

Don Vicki Schmidt Cunningham

414,800

Very Convenient Location

• 4 bedroom split level • Family friendly neighbourhood

• Cul-de-sac location • Lots of updates • 6700 sq ft lot

22527 Brickwood Cl., M.R.

Check us out at www.bonnietelep.com

604-467-9300

*OAC - Rates subject to change. Certain conditions apply. *based on 5 year term.

RALPH TELEP TEAM 604-467-9300

TRI-TEL REALTY

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 REDUCED $30,000

699,800

• Over 3,000 sq ft • 3 bdrm suite down • Completely • Private Rothsay remodeled Heights location • 6 bdrms, 4 baths • 4 bay Garage

27111 122nd Ave., M.R.

699,800

All The Bells & Whistles!

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 558,800

One Acre in Rothsay Heights

Finished Legal Suite

• 6,000 sq ft view lot • Brand new home • 5 bedrooms • 132’ deep lot • 2900 sq ft • Close to School Quality Built by Scott Charlton Construction

10450 246 St., M.R. REDUCED $10,000

259,800

59,800

Spotless Inside & Out

Adult Oriented +45

• Over 3500 sq ft • 2 bdrm suite down • 2 storey with bsmt • Shows like new • 6 bedrooms, 4 • 7,500 + sq ft lot baths

• 720 sq ft mobile • 2 bedrooms • Recently reno’d • Private, fenced pad • 430 sq ft covered • Park sits on deck Hayward Lake

• Over 1600 sq ft • 3 bdrms, 2 baths townhome • RV Parking avail. • One level, Corner • Rec centre w/pool, lounge, exercise rm unit

13068 239B St., M.R.

#22 9960 Wilson Rd., Mission

#216 22515 116th Ave., M.R.

REDUCED $40,000

959,900

26376 - Trethewey Cres.

Totally updated 2750 sq ft rancher on 5 level & manicured acres and backs Kanaka Creek! This is one level living at its best and set up for the entertainers by offering covered outdoor kitchen area, custom built rock fireplace, multi-level decks, & hot tub area. 30 x 60 detached shop.

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HOT NEW LISTING! REDUCED $30,000

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THE

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2.50

Bonnie Telep works for you!

FLAWLESS

LOCATION

TRI-TEL REALTY

REDUCED $50,000

• NO STAIRS! • Self managed, • Ground floor end well run complex unit • Well equipped • 2 bdrms & 2 baths Club House

SOLD

• 5 bdrms, 3 baths • 2 bdrm suite down • Tons of parking • No thru-street • Over 2800 sq ft • Big private lot

Seller Says Make Me An Offer

5 Acres + Deluxe 2 Bdrm Suite

#49, 22308 124th Ave., M.R.

22872 127th Ave., M.R.

26258 98th Ave., M.R.

REDUCED $10,000

189,900

Adult oriented +45

559,800

549,800

• 2600 sq ft • Rancher with finished bsmt • 2 fireplaces

• 3 bdrms up / 2 down • 23 x 13 shop • Lots of upgrades

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BENEFIT #10: SHOPPING LOCAL Fresh groceries, fine fashion, and all the essentials are found at Meadowtown and Westgate Centres, just a short walk away.

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#401 - 2330 Shaughnessy, Poco

CUT YOUR COMMUTE with this near-new two bedroom condo, located close to shops and transportation. This spacious TOP floor unit offers two FULL bathrooms, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, rich dark cabinets and flooring, over-sized breakfast bar, TWO parking stalls, a nice VIEW, and the balance of the 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. Low strata fees, too! This one is a gem, so you won’t want to miss it. SEE YOU SUNDAY! OFFERED AT $310,000

We do all the work, so you can

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A BOUTIQUE COLLECTION OF 23 HOMES STARTING FROM $599,900 These rancher and 3 & 4 bedroom single family home designs, centrally located in the Westgate community of Maple Ridge, are close to restaurants, shopping, entertainment, transit, green spaces, schools, and daycare. All of this, along with easy access to both major highways and the West Coast Express, are one of the many benefits within this perfect family-friendly neighbourhood.

604-862-4524 maggieprince.com

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

BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE! 26170 Grant Avenue- 4.9 Acres 11187 Creekside Street- 4,987 sq ft.

Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call us today!

#27-20554 118th Avenue • • • •

2 bed 2 bath upper unit townhome in Colonial West Close to shopping and transit Covered parking, lots of visitor parking 35+ building and 2 pets allowed

$244,900 & $257,900

$179,800

Al & Brenda JENKINS 604-467-3871 www.brendajenkins.com

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DEWDNEY TRUNK RD

V4038223

PREVIEW SINGLE FAMILY LOTS

12150 – 203 RD St, Maple Ridge BY APPOINTMENT VIEWINGS AT SALES CENTRE - CALL TODAY!

604.465.6524

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This is not an offering for sale. Prices subject to change without notice. E. & O. E.

151,900 WHY PAY RENT? $

#4- 2120 Central Ave Port Coquitlam • Super One bedroom apt. with private entry • Galley style kitchen

• Private covered patio • 2 parking spaces • Shared laundry

405,000 STOP COMMUTING! $

#260 - 20170 Stewart Cres Maple Ridge • Rare 2 bdrm suite in Maple Meadows Industrial Park • Chef’s kitchen with SS appl.

• Master builder’s own home, marble, slate, cork floors • one bay garage + workshop

macrealty.com 22718 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge 604.467.3871

Macdonald Realty Ltd.

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ONE PERCENT –REALTY–

DAVID MAITRE Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-340-9809 2013

john@johnnyonepercent.com www.johnnyonepercent.com

6,950 FLAT FEE!

Selling your home with Dave and John may mean more money in your pocket when all is said and done. For homes selling under $600,000, our commission rate is a flat fee of $6950 (+ GST). (*) For homes selling over $600,000, our commission structure is 1% of the sale price + $950 (+ GST). Though not all commission rates are the same, this usually equates to thousands of dollars in savings compared to rates charged by many of our competitors (often 7% on 1st $100,000 and 2.5% on balance). We firmly believe that we offer the best value proposition available in the local market today. It’s your hard earned equity - keep more of it! NEW PRICE!

372,900

GATED COMMUNITY

#28 30703 Blueridge Dr., Abbotsford

Sought after Westsyde Park Estates for adults 55+! This unit is gorgeous! Architecturally pleasing rancher style with vaulted ceilings & generous room sizes throughout. Fully finished walk out basment with workshop. Double garage and fantastic setting!

MLS# V1044508

249,900

GORGEOUS

#8 11229 232nd St, Maple Ridge

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit of over 1200 sqft. Bright, open layout featuring totally RENO’D Maple kitchen, TILE backsplash, upgraded appliances, large master bedroom with full ENSUITE and private patio. PRIVATE back patio and the possibility of creating a totally fenced backyard.

MLS#V1071885

539,900

REDUCED!

549,900

MLS#F1405864

There is a good reason that you routinely see our SOLD signs throughout Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Mission, and Abbotsford. WE GET RESULTS. How? The answer is simple. We have the knowledge and experience to give reliable advice, and to get the job done. We offer among the very best marketing around - MLS® exposure, all the top websites, including REALTOR.ca, professional photos and virtual tours, extensive high impact internet and print marketing - and we are proven top notch negotiators. We leave nothing to chance. We know an attractive price is nothing without a solid product. The advantage we offer is more than just talk. We deliver!

MLS# V1070104

669,000

LIKE NEW IN KANAKA

CUSTOM BUILT BEAUTY

BEAUTIFUL GREENBELT

Stunning 2 storey home + fully finished basement. Absolutely top notch condition! Covered balconies front & back. Custom trim & mill work throughout. Quiet no-thru avenue close to Kanaka Elementary. Wonderful private yard. Pride of ownership shows!

In quiet Hatzic Bench CUL-DE-SAC with over 3800 sqft, 6 bedrooms, 3 baths + den + rec room PLUS room for the IN-LAWS! Features VAULTED CEILING, GLEAMING MAPLE HARDWOOD, GRANITE, STAINLESS appliances - even SOUNDPROOFING between upper and lower floors!

Custom designed & built w/ PANORAMIC GREENBELT VIEWS IN MIND. Top finishing over 3500+ sqft. Age is 7 but shows better than new with significant landscaping, improvements & upgrades. Upper lounge w/ wet bar. Easy to suite + quiet cul-de-sac location. Must be seen to believe!

23633 112A Ave., Maple Ridge

2013

SELL YOUR HOME FOR

MLS# F1412170

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-612-0080

davidmaitre@shaw.ca www.davidmaitre.com

When you hire John and Dave to represent you in the sale of your home, you can be confident knowing the job will be handled skillfully and professionally by two of the top selling REALTORS® in all of Greater Vancouver. Both John and Dave were ranked within the top 100 REALTORS® by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver in 2013 - out of several thousand REALTORS®. With a combined 27 years experience and, nearing 1000 combined career sales, John and Dave have the experience that is your key to achieving the best possible results in today’s real estate market. Our success is not an accident. Put our experience to work for you!

JOHN CARLSON

8337 Shimek, Mission

11400 240 A St., Maple Ridge

MLS# V1073031

584,900

BONSON’S LANDING 11257 Tully Cr, Pitt Meadows

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 2 storey home on corner lot with Southwest exposure. Over 2600 sqft features open layout, oodles of windows for maximum light, hardwood flooring, Maple kitchen. Gorgeous covered deck overlooking private backyard with SW exposure! THIS IS THE ONE!

NEW LISTING

MLS# V1066387

289,900

UNBEATABLE VALUE! 21563 121 Ave., Maple Ridge

Back on the market! 2 bedroom house on 5450 sqft lot priced to sell! Formerly rented at $1200/ mo. Great investment and excellent opportunity to build sweat equity! Close to schools and town. CALL TODAY!

MLS#V1067512

209,900

CONDO BEST BUY

316 1195 Pipeline, Coquitlam

Top floor corner unit with vault ceiling and superior location. Quiet & scenic outlook plus convenience that can’t be beat. Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths and almost no common walls to other units. Excellent complex with pool. Transit at your door!

MLS# V1061444

244,900

FOXBOROUGH HILLS

#8 21960 River Road, Maple Ridge

3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome of over 1250 sqft in Foxborough Hills. Big open layout with spacious living room, big kitchen, stainless appliances. Large patio space great for the BBQ overlooking greenspace. 3 big bedrooms up including Master bedroom on its own level. 3 PARKING SPACES!

MLS# V1063553

199,000

QUIET LOCATION!

#103 22275 123 Ave., Maple Ridge

FANTASTIC ground level, south facing, 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit in Mountainview Terrace. A well maintained complex on quiet cul-de-sac. Almost 1100 sqft, features big living rm with gas fireplace, laminate flooring, totally covered, private SOUTH FACING PATIO!

MLS# V1068225

272,900

MLS# F1401816

WALK TO MILL LAKE

HUGE TOWNHOUSE

11719 Darby St., Maple Ridge

Great big 2100 sqft townhouse with 3 levels and great fenced yard! 3 bedrooms up + rec room in basement makes good 4th. Park & school close by. Pets and kids friendly complex. Tons of parking. Priced to sell!

MLS# V1067522

608,800

IT SPARKLES!

13380 235 St., Maple Ridge

FIRST TIME ON MARKET. Custom built & finished masterpiece with European craftsmanship throughout. Elevated views at front and private rear yard is entertainer’s delight. Superb suite down designed for Mom. Shows incredible top to bottom. Fantastic Balsam Creek location!

163,900

#218 33280 E Bourquin Cr., Abby

Gorgeous 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit in Centrally located Emerald Springs, a well-maintained 35+ building, walk to shops, transit & Mill Lake! Updates include laminate & vinyl flooring, new appliances, fixtures and vanity. Great building with exercise room and workshop. 1 parking space & 1 storage locker.

MLS# V1067591

489,500

IMMACULATE!

24180 104th Ave., Maple Ridge

Like new 4 bdrm + den, 4 bath family home over 3100 sqft in SPENCER’S RIDGE. Only 4 years old, features GORGEOUS open layout, massive bsmt w/ sep entrance and roughed-in plumbing! Kitchen features MAPLE cabinets, GRANITE counters w/ undermount sink, STAINLESS appliances...perfect!

REDUCED!

MLS#V1052415

885,000

BEST OF THE BEST!

21294 122B Ave., Maple Ridge

Executive custom designed architectural masterpiece on exclusive Westside cul-de-sac! 4600+ sqft with complete $200k interior renovation. New $1M homes don’t compare. Easy to suite for parents. Quiet & private 8773 sqft lot designed to allow parking for 40’ RV and Boat.

SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES

SOLD

23215 121A Ave., Maple Ridge

MLS#F1413784

339,900

ROOM FOR EVERYONE! 7824 Falcon Cr., Mission

UPDATED, split-entry home with big lot on quiet street. 3 bedrooms up, and 1 bedroom and bathroom down w/separate entrance, perfect for the in-laws! Mostly newer VINYL WINDOWS, newer roof, furnace, updated kitchen, laminate floors, big backyard w/ above ground POOL!

SOLD

#509 110 Brew St, Port Moody

MLS#V1047795

259,900

#9 23151 Haney Bypass, M.R.

Large and in charge with vaulted living room + separate kitchen, nook, dining & family room areas. DOUBLE GARAGE, fenced yard, new roofs 2008 and low maintenance fees! Very affordable. Secure kids/pets friendly complex. BUYER’S FINANCING FELL THROUGH - great deal to be had!

12355 Gray St, Maple Ridge

420’ ALOUETTE RIVER FRONTAGE!

13015 Alouette Rd., Maple Ridge

Brand new listing- no MLS# yet. Irreplaceable 2.83 acres opens to one of the most spectacular River frontages in town- known locally as Frenchman’s Pool. Catch 40lb Salmon standing in your own yard! Rancher needs work. Build your mansion!

MLS#V1053223

423,000

GATED COMMUNITY

MLS#F1410339

RIVER VIEWS!

#311 33599 2nd Ave., Mission

Wonderful top floor, BRIGHT, SOUTH facing, 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit in super secure and centrally located Stave Lake Landing with views of the Fraser River! 10’ ceilings, open layout, big kitchen, laminate flooring, partially covered deck great for the BBQ. One of the nicest units around!

MLS#F1413791

449,900

CUSTOM BUILT RANCHER

#24 920 Citadel Dr., Port Coquitlam

Borders Castle Park, Citadel Green for adults 19+. Can’t beat this location in Citadel Heights, overlooking park and walking trails. Bright 2 storey with full unfinished basement - great storage! Wonderful master suite! Parking is a breeze with 2 car garage.

177,900

33592 4th Ave., Mission

4 bdrm, 3 bath, over 2700 sqft w/ bright, walk-out bsmt, on big lot beside a small park! GREAT-ROOM layout on the main floor, big kitchen, downstairs lots of rm for the IN-LAWS! Gorgeous backyard w/ HOT TUB! Central, but quiet location!

REDUCED!

MLS#F1414811

FEELS LIKE A HOUSE!

SOLD

949,900

249,900

CUTE AS A BUTTON! 32908 3rd Ave., Mission

GREAT DEAL! Updated character home with approximately 1,000 sqft in total, features 3 bedrooms, large living rm, big outdoor detached shed/workshop, nice private yard. BRAND NEW ROOF, updated electrical, gorgeous LAMINATE, updated bathroom. Immediate possession possible.

SOLD 8562 Cedar St, Mission

SOLD

112 12195 191B St, Pitt Meadows

MLS# V1060204

549,900

BEAUTIFUL HOME!

23765 116 Ave., Maple Ridge

The elegant stone face indicates custom work to be found in this quality built 3 storey w/ in-floor radiant heat. Full walk out bsmt with covered patio & easy suite potential. Large covered front porch & stamped concrete driveway. Ideal Richwood Park location. Easy to view - easy to love.

SOLD 12011 188A, Pitt Meadows

MLS#V1069344

314,800

WESTSIDE!

#10 21453 Dewdney Trk. Rd., M.R.

WESTSIDE, 2 storey townhome, 3 bdrms + den, 2.5 baths, almost 1600 sqft with big FULLY FENCED BACKYARD, all in a quiet, self managed complex close to everything and only a stone’s throw from an elementary school! Set back from the road at the end of the complex in quiet, private location.

SOLD 12198 250 St, Maple Ridge

SOLD 7511 Welton, Mission

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For the way you live

LifeStyles ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629 Ask Rob Jeeves

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN FROM 2-4PM

TWO NEW LISTINGS! MLS #V1072262

774,900

• Custom build on Formosa Plateau

• C-3 Zoned Comercial Property

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THE NEWS/sports Playing for Team B.C. by Nei l Corbe tt Black Press

There will be a strong local flavour on Team B.C., as it enters the under-17 national championships later this month. Running the show is Pitt Meadows secondary coach Rich Goulet, a job he has held many times before. His star centre with the Marauders, Graham Smith, is one of the leading scorers on the B.C. team. They started the march to nationals in April with team selections, and have been playing in tournaments in the U.S. to get ready. On July 23, they will leave for the nationals in Edmonton, which will Goulet run from July 26-30. Ontario always goes into the tournament as the favourite, with the rest of the provinces hoping to be able to play at their level. Last year, B.C. finished ninth, but Goulet is trying to whip the B.C. boys into a medal contender. Smith has been this route before, having played on provincial teams each of the past three years. He has had some success – at the un-

der-15 level he was on a team that won bronze at the nationals. “It’s great – the stage and the pressure is so high at the nationals,” Smith said. It is the stage where players are auditioning for spots on the national team. “From the government’s point of view, this all leads to the Olympics,” said Goulet. Through the high school season, Smith does battle with a kid like Tyler Anderson, another six-foot-five centre, who plays for the Walnut Grove Gators, or his Gator teammate Bryce Derton. So it’s a great to be able to appreciate them as teammates, rather than trying to shut down a rival. There are so many players who can make a bucket, that no one guy feels he has to carry the team on his shoulders, as he would in high school. “It’s a blast. Everyone has such a high skill level, and you have the ability to just play basketball,” said Smith. The team has been playing a lot, and has seen progress. In its first tournament in Seattle, the team went 1-3. But all of the games came down to the last possession. A month later, at the Seattle Ro-

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Eyeball to eyeball A member of the Haney Neptunes water polo team gets to the ball ahead of an opponent during a Canada Day tournament in Maple Ridge.

Teen enters B.C. Superweek When Maggie Coles-Lyster of the Local Ride Racing team pulls up to the start line at B.C. Superweek’s first race today, it will have been one year since at the age of 14, she was the youngest cyclist to race in this prestigious series. And during the past year, this now 15-year-old Maple Ridge resident has had to overcome some major road blocks to get here again. In November, 2013, while preparing for the Canadian Cyclocross Championship, Coles-Lyster suddenly became very ill. After a week of doctor visits and medical test, she was finally admitted to emergency with a ruptured appendix. After three weeks in hospital, two months off school and 20 pounds of weight lost, ColesLyster was given the green light to begin riding her bike again. It was the determination and strong work ethics of this young athlete that saw her quickly pedal her way back to health, and on track for her 2014 race season. After early season successes with a second-place finish at her hometown race Race The Ridge, Coles-Lyster headed south to Enumclaw, Washington for the Mutual of Enumclaw Stage Race. With her race category competing alongside the Elite Women, she

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placed an amazing sixth place in the criterium and ended up second overall in her category. But as the season went on, she kept getting stronger. At the B.C. Road and Criterium Championships, she was lined-up with some of North America’s top women racers. In the road race she fought hard to place 10th in the group, but even more impressively, placed sixth at the Bastion Square Criterium in a field where

only 13 out of the 30 starters even finished. “I had to work hard to maintain positioning and to not get dropped at Bastion Square. The strong women in the field were creating record lap times for this race. I was so excited to have the opportunity to participate in the sprint finish with such a classy field of riders. It also helped to give me more confidence going into B.C. Superweek , that I can compete with these top riders.” explained Coles-Lyster. On June 7 and 8, Coles-Lyster made her way to the Comox Valley for the BC Youth Road and Time Trial Champioships. Against a strong field of young BC riders, she was able to take both the B.C. Road and Time Trial Championships. With her sights focused on B.C. Superweek, her racing took her to Victoria with her track bike, where she won the Junior Omnium and Junior Sprint Tournament against a very strong group of young up and coming racers. Coles-Lyster will be participating in eight of B.C. Superweek’s races starting with the Tour of Delta Brenco Criterium on July 4. She will be unable to race the Tour of Delta UCI Road Race on July 6 due to her young age.

The Ridge Meadows Pride ’03 softball team just completed a successful weekend at the RMMSA “Summer Series” U12 A division tournament. Despite being the only 2003 team entered in the tournament, the Pride battled to a second-place seeding through the round robin portion, with wins over Richmond Islanders ’02, Ridge Meadows Pride ’02, and Delta Heat ’02. The girls ran into a tough Victoria Devils ’02 team in the playoff semi-finals who eventually overcame Pride ’03s lead in the final inning to win 4-3. That set up a rematch between Pride ’03 and Pride ’02 in the consolation final, where Pride ’03 prevailed 2-1 to take third place in the tournament. This result will send the team into the U12 provincial championship tournament (July 11-13 in Richmond) with plenty of confidence.

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Tessa Bean passed gently in her parents arms after 15 hard fought days at BC Children’s Hospital on June 26, 2014. Tessa was born on June 11, 2014; she touched so many lives and was loved so deeply by family and friends. Tessa is the daughter of Josh and Kristin Bean of Maple Ridge. She is survived by her sister Tatum Marie Bean, her paternal grandparents, Tahni Bean and John Mastrofrancesco of Boise, and maternal grandparents Bart and Michele Aldrich of Coquitlam, aunts and uncle; Jasmine Bean, Erin Aldrich and Nathan Aldrich.

CANTOR, Edna Ruby Born May 9, 1925, London, England.

Our beloved Nan passed away peacefully on June 26, 2014 at Holyrood Manor, Maple Ridge with daughter Cheryl by her side. She is survived by daughter Cheryl (Clive), grandchildren

Joanna (Richard) & Kristopher (Tiffany), and great grandchildren Aiden, Madelyn, Ethan, and Tessa. Special thanks to all the staff at Holyrood for their care and comfort. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

A memorial service we be held Saturday July 5, 2014 at 1pm at Garden Hill Funeral Home, 11765 - 224 St, Maple Ridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

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BERBECK, ADAM GEORGE JAN 1919 - JUNE 2014

Passed away June 25, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by her husband Norm. Sadly missed by her sons Craig (Ling) and Brent (Debi), 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Private Cremation Service.

Passed away peacefully with his daughter at his side. Predeceased by his beloved wife Marion in 2010, and son-inlaw John White in 2010. Survived by his three children; son Robert (Lorna), daughter Sally and daughter Sharron (Lloyd); seven grandchildren Joanne, Amanda, John Jr, Steven, Beverly, Sandra and Catharine; and ten greatgrandchildren. He leaves one brother Vincent and a sister Regina. Adam met his wife Marion in Nottingham, England in 1940 and they were married 69 years. Born in Garland Manitoba, one of nine children. Served his country from 1939 returning to Canada on a hospital ship in early 1945. Adam and Marion enjoyed travelling to many destinations, loving New Zealand and returning a few times. Australia. Greece. Several trips back to visit family in the U.K. Went to Hawaii to his grandson’s wedding and tried body surfing at age 75. Services were held Monday 30th June.

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OBITUARIES GEORGE, Jean E.

DONOVAN “Charles” 03/28/1928 - 06/27/2014 It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of our father Charles on June 27th, 2014. He is predeceased by his loving wife Jean, survived by his children Chuck (Penny), Steven (Margarita), David, Randy (Maria), Karen (Ron), 9 grand children, 5 great grand children. Charles was a successful business man in his younger years, he established an import company that he later passed on to his children. Charles used to love to fly his own airplanes and was always up for a good adventure. YOU will be missed. Services will be held Monday July 7th at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (Osborn’s) 11969 216th Street, Maple Ridge, open viewing from 10am - 10:30am service commences at 11am, Reception to follow. Burial at Ocean View Cemetery 4000 Imperial St, Burnaby at 2:30pm. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

CRITCHLEY, Sally (nee Wingrove) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sally on June 27, 2014 at the age of 66. Sally struggled with Sarcoidosis for 16 years. Her struggle became a battle a year ago. She was a devoted and loving wife to Derek for almost 45 years. She was the centre of her family and adored by her three children Scott (Brana), Sara (Matthew) and Stacey (Darna). Sally cherished her grandchildren Bergen, Ronin, Everett, Quinlan, Sienna and Finley. She also leaves behind many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Art and Mae Wingrove and her nephew Trevor Wingrove. Sally was born and raised in Port Coquitlam. She was the little sister to Bob (Marylyn) and Les (JoAnne) whom she remained close to and who stood by her as she endured the fight for her life this past year. She met Derek in 1969, they quickly fell in love and married that same year. They moved to Pitt Meadows in 1973 where they raised their family and acquired many dear friends. Sally will live on in our hearts and memories. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and specialists who aided in her care and the staffs of RCH, VGH, RMH and Queens Park Care Centre. A Celebration of Sally’s Life will be held Friday, July 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at First Memorial Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. Interment to follow at Port Coquitlam Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to National Sarcoidosis Organization or BC Lung Association.

HUTCHINS, Bernard John Sr. Bernie died peacefully in his sleep the afternoon of June 24, 2014 at the age of ninety. Bernie was born in Munich Germany and came to Canada with his Mother when he was seven years old. He was raised on the prairies around Pelly Saskatchewan. He joined the Royal Canadian Airforce during WWII. After the war he worked as a street photographer in Toronto. That is how he met Jean, his wife of over 50 years. He was self employed most of his life. His favorite saying while out on the road selling was “picnic everyday!” Bernie and Jean lived in Toronto

for many years before moving to Maple Ridge, B.C. He is survived by his son Bernie, daughter-in-law Gerri, and grand-daughter Pamela, cousins in eastern U.S.A. and Florida. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. We are grateful for the excellent care Bernie received from the Maple Ridge Seniors Village staff and his fine physician, Dr. Chapman. A service will be held at the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel on Friday July 4th at 2pm. 11969 - 216th Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

WISKIN, Eleanor Oct. 8, 1921 - July 1, 2014 MARSHALL, Eula Patricia

On July 1st, 2014, Eula Patricia Marshall of Maple Ridge, B.C. passed on peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her loving children, Christopher, Glen, Courtenay, Karyn,; granddaughter Kianté; her loving brothers and sisters, Irvin, Alec, Roland, Roy, Rudene, Ethelyn, and extended relatives. Visitation will take place on Monday, July 7th from 1-3pm, and from 5-7 pm, at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel - 11765 224th Street, Maple Ridge. Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, July 8th at 10:30 am, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church 20285 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge.

Eleanor passed away peacefully in Maple Ridge, B.C. At the age of 92. Survived by her daughter Gwen Wiskin, grandchildren Lorrie (Jeremy) Bartlett, Scott (Kelly) Wiskin and 5 great grandchildren Alexa, Ashlee, Avril, Sydney and James. Predeceased by husband Alfred Wiskin and son George (Paulette Wiskin). She will be dearly missed.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

Condolences can be sent to www.mapleridgefuneralchapel.ca

MALKOSKE, RUDOLPH (RUDY) SIGMUND December 25, 1924 – June 29, 2014

PATERSON, Brian Spencer Brian passed away on March 25, 2014 at his home in Gibsons, B.C. Brian lived in Maple Ridge for many years where he made many friends and acquaintances. A Celebration of Brian’s Life will be held Saturday July 12th 2-4pm, at the family home located at 1180 Highway 101, in Gibsons, B.C. Call Ken at 604-219-8906 for directions.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rudy on June 29th. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 50 years, Alice, and children, Brian (Darla), Colleen, Cathy, Terry (Lynda), Rhonda (Landon), and Chris (Darlene). Rudy also leaves a parade of 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and many other family and friends. Rudy was greatly loved by his family and friends and will be sadly missed. Memorial service will be held at St. Pauls Lutheran Church on Saturday July 5th at 1:00pm. In lieu of Ŷowers, donations can be made to St. Pauls.

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CHILDREN

CARDS OF THANKS

The family of Leo Tremblay would like to give special thanks and gratitude to the members of Hall # 1, Hall # 2 and Hall # 3 of the Maple Ridge Fire Department, for their recognition and remembrance of Leo.

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Thank you again for all your condolences and wishes of sympathy at this sad time in our lives.

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14689 Harris Road Pitt Meadows SMALL TREES FOR SALE Phone 604-465-3395 EXP JEWELLERY SALESPERSON 24-30 hrs per week. Must be avail. days, weekends & some evenings. Apply in person 11811 - 224th St. Maple Ridge or via email: goldrush@telus.net

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MACHINIST WANTED Vancouver Island Company requires a machinist immediately. Must be proficient in the operation of boring mills and lathes. Union position with comparable wages and excellent benefit package. Submit resumes via fax to: 250-656-1262 or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com

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It touched our hearts and souls to know Leo was respected and cared for by his fellow firefighters.

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ESTHETIC SERVICES

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CLEANING SERVICES

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Tree Topping, Chipping & Stump Grinding. Cleanups, Pruning, Hedges, Rubbish Removal.

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FENCING

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A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge

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MOVING & STORAGE

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July 12th, 9am-3pm.

12079 - 204B St.

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PLUMBING

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“RENOVATING WITH CONFIDENCE”

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RENT A TABLE $15

Sat July 5th, 9am-4pm.

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POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount For best affordable rates

Lots of good Stuff!

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Material/Machine Leveling avail

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Contact: 604-477-9872

(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812

DRYWALL

30471 Dewdney Trunk Rd.

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CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601

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Sat. 9 to 4 & Sunday 9 to 2

SATURDAY July 5th 9-4, Sunday July 6th 9-2. Massive sale - antiques, collectibles, vintage items, tools, household, electronics, etc etc. Too much to list. 30471 Dewdney Trunk Road

Downsizing- 2 Families

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Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

HUGE YARD SALE !!! All proceeds to Animal Rescue

GARAGE Sale, July 5th 2014, 8am2pm. 20460 116th Ave Maple Ridge. Household items, period lace doilies, tools, sheep skin rugs, card table and chairs, and other estate goods.

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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

MISSION

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TONY’’S PAINTING

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Saturday, July 5 10am - 2pm 19319 - 123rd Ave

Free Coffee

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HANDYMAN Services, Fast, Low rates! Call Glenn at 604-619-3845 www.millersystems.ca

GARAGE SALES

MAPLE RIDGE

*Carnivorous Plants *Fresh Local Grown Produce: Lettuce, Kale, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Peppers. *Sundew Plants keeps fruit flies out of your kitchen *Handmade little girl dresses ~ $20 *Jewelry ~ $10 & under

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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GARAGE SALE

Closed Fridays, Open @ 1pm Saturdays & Sundays Clearance ~ 50% off all Annual & Vegetable Plants

PAINT SPECIAL

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Running this ad for 10yrs

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HANDYPERSONS

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Janitorial, Ofﬁce Cleaning Int. Ext. Windows, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

3-LINE EXAMPLE

Size not exactly as shown

Power Pack LQFOXGHV TOPSOIL

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

604-467-6065

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SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

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372

SUNDECKS

RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 15 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails

The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

www.paylesspropainting.com

Call: 604-725-9574

Scott 604-891-9967

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ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

PETS 477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

REAL ESTATE 626

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

HOUSES FOR SALE

627 PITTBULL PUPPIES 1 Tan Female, 1 Grey/tan bridle Male. Excellent temperament, Both parents avail to view. 1st shots, dewormed/ ďŹ&#x201A;ead $1000 obo. Call 604-376-0920

WE BUY HOMES BC

Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now

2 Bdrm. $925/mo. No pets ~ Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

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

JOB SEARCH - MADE EASY

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

2 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.

1.5 blks fr Haney Place Mall & 2 blks fr WC Express.

BLUEBERRIES - FRESH Picked. 4350 Oliver Road, Coquitlam 604942-0792- Gaskinfarms.com

2001 Security Park Model, 1 bdrm, kitchen nook. Must be moved. $34,000 obo. 604-465-5508

FURNITURE

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $86,988 w/$550 pad rent. Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

757

WANTED TO RENT

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DISCOUNT

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

2 & 3 bedroom units available for $826 - $1100/mo 1205 Johnston (at Guildford) Coquitlam Close to all amenities (Transit, shopping schools and parks)

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

SENIORS DISCOUNT 1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

2 bdrm suite ~ $925

809

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor. One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.

Contact Jim at 604-476-2720

23359 Fisherman Rd, Albion Mon-Sat 8am-4pm www.fvme.com

autocredit

810

AUTO FINANCING

The Scrapper

SENIORS DISCOUNT 1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

AVAILABLE NOW Maple Ridge NOTICE is hereby given that on Sunday, July 13th, 2014 at 2:00pm at 11985 203rd St., Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

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 SORRENTO 22260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341

F109 - Alisha May Ludlow B007 - Amber Blais C175 - Thomas Ashley H029 - Jason ScofďŹ ns F066 - Jenny Jefferson F041 - Robin Colleen Tierney C189 - Louis Kingma C201 - Steven Shortridge

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.

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge OfďŹ ce & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL

Realtor Services Need it sold? Looking to Buy? Lee Ann Stone 604-763-4704 Sutton West Coast

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MAPLE COURT I &

Contact Sandy @ (604) 945-5864 Email Sandy@terramanagement.ca 741

Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT II

Saturday July 5th, 11:00 - 3:00 Sunday July 6th, 11:00 - 3:00

WE BUY CARS

TRANSPORTATION

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OPEN HOUSE CO-OP LIVING

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55 year old bachelor wishes to rent small house of bsmt ste. Immed or by Aug 1. 604-463-0205

604-464-3550

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

APARTMENT/CONDO

METAL EXCHANGE WE BUY SCRAP METAL

PITT MEADOWS 3 Bdrm T/H in quiet family complex, rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-465-4851

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

MAPLE RIDGE

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

706

PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite ~ $775

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

Single Items to Entire Households

TOWNHOUSES

604.465.7221

Queen Anne Apts.

ANYTHING OF VALUE

752

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Absolutely No Pets

Great Location

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express

$790/mo & $890/mo

~ Since 1987 ~

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

Call Cole @ 778.828.8219 or 604.942.6466

845

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

1 & 2 Bdrms available

#1 Cash Buyer

SUITES, LOWER

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

Polo Club Apartments

MAPLE RIDGE 11672 ~ 224th St *2 Bdrm apt $750/mo - Avail Now. *1 Bdrm apt wheelchair accessible $675/mo - Avail July 1st. Includes heat & hot water.

ALL Natural, No Spray, Blueberries. U-Pick/We pick. Tanoa Farms, Pitt Meadows. 604-897-6303/ 460-6408

Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, f/p, Approved pets only. Criminal Record check may be req. Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

CRIME FREE BUILDING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

548

CHI/POM puppies, very small. 3 Females. Ready to go. $700. 604-702-1908 or 604-316-2136

NEWER APARTMENTS â&#x2014;&#x2020; 1 & 2 Bdrm starting at $750 â&#x2014;&#x2020; Six Appliances â&#x2014;&#x2020; Secured Underground Prkg. â&#x2014;&#x2020; Cls. to West Coast Express â&#x2014;&#x2020; Adult Oriented

GARIBALDI Court

For more info: google us.

Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

750

TRANSPORTATION

W. MAPLE RIDGE 2 Bdrm g/l, w/d, stove, fridge, d/w. deck. NS/NP no drugs. $800 incl util 778-873-8300

604.466.8404 (Erik)

Sorry No Pets

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

PETS

MAPLE RIDGE

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Impeccably Clean! Good Apartment Sizes

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660

HOMES WANTED â&#x20AC;˘ All Prices â&#x20AC;˘ All Situations â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ All Conditions â&#x20AC;˘ www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

bcclassified.com

477

706

1100SF renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 bed rancher in Abby Bateman. Large lot. RV pkg & wchr. $345,500 Dave 604-557-3347

AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking.

PETS

RENTALS

1 & 2 BDRM APTS. $750 & $850/mo. Includes heat, h/w. N/P. Available now.

604-476-6683 Maple Ridge Central

CertiďŹ ed crime free clean quiet building for mature adults only. 1 bdrm, gas f/p. No smokers No pets $550 + utils.

(604) 467- 5271

604-463-3000

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2005 SATURN ION, 114,000 Kms, lady driven, looks brand new. Reduced; $2200 obo 604-466-5666

845

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

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

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

Call 604-575-5555 bcclassiďŹ ed.com

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

Private Licensed Care Community Specializing In Assisted Living, Complex Care & Dementia Care

Call 604-467-3944 749

2036 - Joshua Macmullin 2193 Dean Northcott 5046 Todd Bylund

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

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

NOTICE is hereby given that on Sunday, July 13th, 2014 at 1:00pm at 20288 113B Ave, Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

STORAGE

Maple Ridge

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

(604)466-5799 JOBS: Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins.

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Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE, Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1bdrm above gr. ste. In gorgeous subdivision. Avail immed. Sorry no pets, n/s only. $675. 604-462-0836

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24 Hour Nursing Care Beautifully Renovated Community Housekeeping & Laundry Included 3 Delicious Meals a Day

SUMMER MOVE-IN PROMOTION! CALL NOW! LIMITED TIME OFFER!

604.850.5416 | bevanvillage.ca

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BUY DIRECT! OVER 100 USED VEHICLES

SALE PRICE 2013 Jeep Compass Sport AWD

18,595

Market Value $19,595 Stk#U69761

SALE PRICE 2014 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L Trendline+

16,495

Market Value $17,495 Stk#U57945

SALE PRICE

21,995

2014 Kia Rondo LX 7-Seater Market Value $22,995 Stk#U45487

UNDER

Stk#U33584

OWNERSHIP 604-782-1913

SALE PRICE 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium AWD

25,395

Market Value $26,395 Stk#U76731

SALE PRICE 2013 Hyundai Genesis 2.0T Premium

25,995

SALE PRICE

16,495

Market Value $26,995 Stk#U90945

2013 Hyundai Accent GLS Market Value $17,495 Stk#U96567

The All New

MAPLE RIDGE

DEALER #40087

Prices do not include administration fee of $599.

Market Value $15,495 Stk#U11621

24 HOUR CREDIT HOTLINE

4 to choose from!

14,495

2013 Chrysler 200 Touring

SALE PRICE

23,995

SALE PRICE

20,995

2014 Kia Sorento LX AWD Market Value $24,995 Stk#U83971

2013 Ford Escape SE Market Value $21,995 Stk#U95937

2 to choose from!

SALE PRICE 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

18,495

SALE PRICE

15,995

SALE PRICE

12,895

CALL US TODAY AT 604-467-3401 23213 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge mapleridgehyundai.com

Market Value $19,495 Stk#U00423

2013 Dodge Dart SXT Market Value $16,995 Stk#U17315

2013 Hyundai Accent GL Market Value $13,895 Stk#U73037

Lougheed Hwy.

Tamarack Lane

Market Value $14,995

SALE PRICE

Kanaka Way

13,995

NEW

2013 Dodge Avenger SXT

Haney By-Pass

SALE PRICE

2 to choose from!

MAPLE RIDGE

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SEASONAL SUPER SALE

TENT SALE

$ 99

EVERYTHING!

OR LESS!

Ladies Jeans ...................... TENT SALE$499 Ladies Blouses ................ TENT SALE$499 Short Sleeved Men’s Shirts $ 99 .................................................... TENT SALE

CA Sports, Technical Golf & T-Shirts

499

.................................................... TENT SALE$

MAPLE RIDGE

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ROTARY DUCK RACE DON’T FORGET YOUR DUCK

IN-STOCK ONLY

Raising funds for youth groups in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

Local Shops Support Local Events & Teams

22722 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge

604-463-7277

Custom Embroidery Centre on Premises • Locally Owned and Operated

Monday - Friday 9 am - 9 pm • Saturday 9 am - 6 pm • Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Maple Ridge Store Only