Maple Ridge News, August 01, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

Gardening: Carnivorous plants remind, nature is breathtaking. 17

Community: Pitt Meadows pair want speed humps. 9

Sports: Larissa Franklin heats up for Canada. 22

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Strike savings will assist parents Government announces new compensation plan By Nei l Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

If the teachers’ strike continues into September, the provincial government has promised parents financial help with their daycare costs. Finance Minister Mike De Jong announced Thursday that parents of children under 13 will be eligible for $40 per day, per child, to help with daycare costs or tutors. The government will fund this program with money saved on wages during the strike, which has been calculated at approximately $12 million per day. Parents can utilize that money to acquire tutoring for their children or explore other educational opportunities, De Jong said. See Strike, 5

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Shooting Police investigate a shooting Wednesday morning that left one man dead along 240th Street in Maple Ridge. Story, 3.

Dog killed in Pitt Meadows attack Owners agree to put pit bull down By Nei l Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

Greg Wyatt watched in horror as the pit bull cross came out of nowhere, grabbed his Yorkshire Terrier behind the head and started shaking its body like a rag. Wyatt yelled. He emptied almost an entire can of dog spray at the attacker, and finally punched the dog

in the head until his hand could take no more. But he couldn’t save little Tucker. It happened on a regular early morning walk in his Osprey Village neighbourhood. He lives in the Shoreline strata development, and the attacking dog’s owner, Jeff Slater, is a neighbour who lives in nearby Kingfisher. “We’re heartbroken over it,” said Wyatt, speaking for himself and his wife Judy. “He was almost a neighbourhood mascot. Just a sweet little guy.”

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For Wyatt, it was a terrifying incident, in the sudden viciousness and the determination of the attack. “I thought my life was in danger. I emptied three quarters of a can of dog spray [a pepper spray/sulphur mix] in his face, and he didn’t even flinch.” Wyatt, six feet and 200 pounds, was amazed at the power of the pit bull. Thursday, he got physiotherapy for his hand – injured from punching the dog in the skull. “He crossed the parking lot,

latched onto him, and killed him – my little dog who I loved so much.” Slater and his wife Agnes say they were shaken up by the incident. On Thursday, at noon, they planned to put down their pet. Slater explained that the pit bull, Jax, was a rescued dog, “really responsive,” and who was well socialized with people and other big dogs. He called him “not quite a pit bull,” a mix of breeds, which may have included Rhodesian Ridgeback. See Dogs, 5

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A problem since the start Business affected by lot behind Salvation Army shelter By M o ni s ha M ar tin s mmartins@mapleridgenews.com

s cars passed along the Haney Bypass, Joanne Pinkney watched a man perched behind a concrete median shoot drugs into his foot.

A few metres away, a bicycle towing a buggy full of assorted possessions was parked near her fence. “We’ve been battling this for a long, long time,” said Pinkney, who owns Maple Ridge Pool and Spa Centre. Pinkney has seen all kinds of shady transactions take place in the empty lot across from her business. Her customers have been propositioned by prostitutes, she has been threatened, and cleaning up discarded syringes is a daily task. She calls police and the bylaws department daily to complain about the people living in a ravine near Cliff Avenue. The police arrive and move people off the property. But 10 minutes later, she says, they are back. Pinkney blames the Salvation Army’s Caring Place for attracting the district’s down and out residents to the area. She and her husband have owned the pool and spa business since 1993. The shelter moved to the area in 2003. The problems with open drug use, parties in the woods and prostitution are driving away her customers. “The building was a business centre when we moved here,” said Pinkney. “It had a fabric shop,

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Men load a buggy with items outside what is now Maple Ridge Pool and Spa on Thursday. a lawyer’s office, a medical office. We were put in this situation.” Pinkney has a thick file detailing all her correspondence with District of Maple Ridge since 2003 and is growing increasingly frustrated with Band-Aid solutions that aren’t solving the problem. She recently penned a letter to the Salvation Army’s head quarters, asking that the Caring Place be “a better corporate citizen.” She believes the district should be pushing for more affordable housing so people can get off the street. “It’s not changed at all,” Pinkney said. “They have to come up with a solution.” The Caring Place empathizes with Pinkney and the residents of Cliff Ave., but often can’t police what happens off its property. It isn’t the

only social agency in Maple Ridge’s downtown core, but one of more than 20 organizations providing support, from the food bank to a drug treatment centre. “We are working with bylaws and RCMP to clear up the situation, but a lot of it is out of our control,” said Caring Place director Darrell Pilgrim. Clients are not allowed to take food off site and Pilgrim added that most of the people who frequent Cliff Ave. are banned from the Caring Place. “The unfortunate thing is we serve abut 600 different individuals and we are talking about 20 individuals or less who are causing issues.” Tackling the problem isn’t simple, either. “A majority of the people are dealing with

mental health issues, poverty, hunger and a wide range of disorders that unfortunately our city doesn’t have the answers for right now,” said Pilgrim. As co-chair of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Katzie Housing Planning Table, Pilgrim believes affordable or subsidized housing is a solution to the homeless problem. People who work with the poor and homeless say there have been successes in the past three years. After rising steadily since 2005, the number of people living on the streets in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows dropped for the first time this year. Results of the 2014 Metro Vancouver count in March showed 84 homeless in the area, down 38 per cent from 110 in 2011. The housing planning table’s “End Homelessness Action Plan” recommends the creation of 15 to 20 units of low barrier affordable housing for the hard-to-house homeless population. It also urges the district to create a policy that makes affordable housing part of new residential developments. The district, meanwhile, assures downtown businesses and residents that staff are tackling the homeless problem. “We are doing our best to move them and we have moved numerous people along, but some keep coming back,” said bylaws director Liz Holitzki. “It’s almost like a revolving door.” Next week, two police officers trained in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design techniques will visit the vacant lot on Cliff Ave. to develop a solution. “It’s just hard with today’s legislation. You can get them to move off the property, but police can’t really arrest them for trespassing. It’s not an arrestable offence. It just makes it more difficult,” she added. Holitzki also believes the people are congregating on Cliff Ave, because it is so close to social services, such as the shelter. She said other organizations in the community often bring people who are living in the ravine food and clothes. They don’t understand that they are doing more harm than good. “They just don’t realize they are enabling them to stay there and contributing to the problem.”

Man gunned down on street in Maple Ridge Trevor Koehler, 33, did not have criminal record By M o ni s ha M ar tin s mmartins@mapleridgenews.com

A 33-year-old man with no criminal record was shot dead on a Maple Ridge street Tuesday night. Ridge Meadows RCMP were called to the 10300 block of 240th Street at 10:15 p.m. after neighbours reported hearing gun shots following an argument on the street. Police arrived to find Trevor Koehler collapsed on the street outside his house. He had been

shot multiple times. Koehler was taken to hospital, but did not survive. Sgt. Adam MacIntosh, with the RCMP Integrated Homicide Team, said investigators are looking for a light coloured, white or cream compact import car, possibly a Honda, Toyota or Acura. Koehler had no criminal record and was not known to police. “This does not appear to be gang related and the motive is yet to be confirmed,” MacIntosh added. “At this early stage of the investigation we can say Trevor was the victim of a targeted attack and this was not a random occurrence.

IHIT continues to work with the Ridge Meadows RCMP to determine why this shooting occurred and who is responsible.” Homicide investigators remained on scene Wednesday morning and had taped off a new subdivision of homes.

Tip lines Anyone with information about the murder is asked to call the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. To remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-8477 or leave a tip at Solvecrime.ca.

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Maple Ridge This Month AUGUST 2014 SPOTLIGHT ON: Fall Recreation Guide Online Registration for Fall ARTS & RECREATION GUIDE FALL 2014 Programs Begins Tuesday, August 12

INFORMED: August 2014 Council Meeting Schedule

Here’s a preview of the cover of the latest Parks & Leisure Services Arts & Recreation Guide that will be available online early next week. While it’s the middle of summer, the next edition of Maple Ridge This Month won’t be published until the beginning of September, and by that time you will be in the thick of back to school shopping so this early warning will come in handy. Full registration will begin on Thursday, August 14.

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Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Your Council on the home page. Council This Week Subscribe to the ‘Council This Week’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Notify Me’ and sign up today. Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the centre of the home page.

On Saturday, August 9 the Haney Farmer’s Market leaves Memorial Peace Park for a special visit to the farm. The hours are still the same, 9:00 am until 2:00 pm but the location will be at Brookfield Farm, located at 20981 123 Avenue. This is a spectacular location run by a family who can trace their farming heritage over 100 years in our community. The long driveway is your gateway to discovering the world of farming in Maple Ridge.

INFORMED: Staying Connected There’s Lots Going on in Maple Ridge This Summer!

We are also pleased to announce that the ONE Pass is coming in September! Parks and Leisure’s current MRPM Pass is becoming the ONE Pass giving you access to public skating and the outdoor pools in addition to current services included (indoor pools, two fitness centres, drop-in fitness and sport programs). Now all you need is ONE Pass to access all of our centres.

This is the perfect day to bring the family and get a wagon ride, see the 4-H displays and enjoy the great food and music that have made this special summer farm market such a popular occasion. The real benefit of this market is to remind us that the food we eat is produced and grown locally by farmers. They really do feed us, so stop by and say hello to the wonderful Laity family as they open their hearts and farm to the community. A reminder that the Haney Farmer’s Market will be at its usual home in Memorial Peace Park on August 2, 16, 23 and 30.

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INFORMED: Rotary Duck Race The Fourth Annual Event Runs on Sunday, August 31 Join us for the Fourth Annual Duck Race in the Alouette River at Maple Ridge Park from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, as we “Race to Raise $100,000 for Local Kids”. The event has been moved from the BC Day weekend to the Labour Day weekend. The local Rotary Clubs organize this fundraiser event to benefit youth organizations in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. This family event shows off the natural beauty of the Alouette River, and will feature a “finish line party”, free entertainment, food concession by Kiwanis Club, old fashioned kids’ games, vendor market, live bird display, clowns and of course the exciting Duck Race at 1:00 pm. There are a slew of great prizes to be won. Make sure you ‘adopt’ your duck for only $10 and help support all the amazing local organizations that help make Maple Ridge so special. For more information visit www.rotaryduckrace.ca.

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If you are looking for information on what’s going on in our community we recommend that you stay connected via the District website at mapleridge.ca. The community calendar will allow you to follow important dates for your Council’s work schedule and the many community events that are being organized by local volunteers. Did you know that the BC Renaissance Festival is coming to Maple Ridge at the Albion Fairgrounds from August 15 to 17? Or that the North Fraser Bluegrass festival is back at the Fairgrounds on Labour Day weekend? That’s why you need to check the calendars online at mapleridge.ca and mrpmparksandleisure.ca to plan your summer! You have the option of signing up for notification from our websites as well. Just click on the ‘Notify Me’ icon on the home page and sign up for alerts to the items that are important to you. Stay connected all summer long.

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Municipal Hall: Closed Maple Ridge Leisure Centre: Open 8:30 – 4:00 pm Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre: Closed Greg Moore Youth Centre: Open 6:00 to 9:30 pm Firehall No. 1 Administrative Office: Closed RCMP – Police Services Administrative Office: Open 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Pitt Meadows Youth Centre: Closed

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‘Scoring political points’ Strike from front

“For others, it’ll be basic daycare.” De Jong added that older children don’t require as much supervision, and have online options to maintain their studies if the labour dispute takes more instructional time away. The amount was cho-

sen to compensate families of 300,000 children up to age 12 in public school at no net cost to the provincial budget. He explained that parents will apply online, and be reimbursed in October. There is no end to the labour dispute in sight. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the govern-

ment are not talking, and no talks are scheduled. George Serra, the president of the Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association, characterized Thursday’s announcement as gamesmanship. “They’re just saying, ‘We don’t care how long this goes,’” said Serra. “And they’re also scor-

ing political points with some parents.” He said the government does not want to bargain, will not agree to mediation, and Education Minister Peter Fassbender has said Victoria will not legislate teachers back to work. Serra and other district representatives of the BCTF will be meeting with the union’s leadership on Aug. 22 in Kamloops.

It happened and it’s terrible: dog owner Dogs from front

Slater knew the dog had a strong prey instinct that included birds, squirrels and toy dog breeds. “He’s got a prey drive toward smaller dogs. He doesn’t know how to socialize with smaller dogs.” That morning, he was walking Jax and another pit bull cross. When Jax saw Tucker, he bolted toward the small dog. “My shoulder hurts from him ripping the leash out of my hand,” Slater said. Jax quickly covered about 150 feet, and attacked the smaller dog. In less than a minute, Jax

killed Tucker. Slater said he left quickly, faced with the emotional dog owner and a small group of angry neighbours, but not over a lack of caring. “We’re total dog lovers, and this is a tragic incident,” said a crying Agnes. “It happened, and it’s terrible, and there’s nothing we can do except put the dog down, and make sure it doesn’t happen again.” The pair planned to offer condolences to the Wyatts in private. “We’ll go there with our apologies,” she said. Wyatt believes the same dog had attacked another

person’s pet in the area, and said at least one more complaint allegation has come forward since the story of Tucker’s fatal attack. He is frustrated that he warned the strata that oversees both of their buildings about the aggressive dogs owned by Slater about a year ago, after another less serious dog attack, but alleges that no action was taken. “I predicted this could

happen,” he said. “Nobody did anything, and that’s the part that really bothers me.” Wyatt said he will not seek compensation from the Slaters, but is considering legal action against the strata company, which he believes should be held responsible. “We’re going to make some good come of this – that’s my goal.” RCMP and bylaws are investigating the incident.

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Before flood Two recent announcements underline just how important the Fraser River is to the local economy and why it’s vital more steps be taken to prevent flooding. A new report by chambers of commerce in the region, warns a massive flood would cause tens of billions of dollars in damage and catastrophic losses for the 300,000 residents of the floodplain, as well as business and industry. As well, the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy wants an action plan to begin the process of raising dikes and improving other flood defences in the years ahead. Saskatchewan and Manitoba were recently hit with severe flooding and it’s not out of the realm of possibility that the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley could see flood damage in the future. In fact, recent studies by the province project that major floods will be more frequent and severe as a result of climate change. Some communities, like Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, already have extensive diking systems. However, with global weather patterns taking a turn to the extreme in recent years, cities on floodplains cannot take flooding for granted. Look at what happened in Calgary and many parts of normally dry Alberta last year, when the Bow River swelled past its banks. While communities in the area may be prepared for flooding, many dikes in the Fraser Valley are not high enough. A co-ordinated strategy is needed to strengthen them all. It’s good that business groups and government are taking a proactive approach at a potential future risk. Let’s hope senior governments put their money where there mouths are in doing upgrades now, rather than throwing money at cleaning up a disaster zone in the future. – Black Press

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Trustees are hurtful bystanders “A bystander sees or knows about bullying. He can be part of the problem (hurtful bystander) or part of the solution (helpful bystander).”

ullying stops when students are helpful bystanders. Strategies taught in B.C. schools – endorsed Along the Fraser by trustees – encourage Jack Emberly kids to take a responsible stand when they witness bullying. They tell them to make it clear they won’t be involved in bullying behavior, won’t stand by and watch bullying, will support anyone being bullied, and report incidents. School trustees – the custodians of public education – should be more than helpful bystanders; they should be fearless defenders when it comes under attack. In 2012, Cowichan Valley school trustees accepted that responsibility. Instead of submitting a balanced budget that would have victimized programs and services yet again, members sent one in with a $3.7 million shortfall. Trustees were fired. “We felt we had ceased to be able to provide equal access to quality learning opportunities for all the children in Cowichan,” said board chair Eden Haythornthwaite (CBC News, July 1). Cowichan trustees made it clear they

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wouldn’t be involved in bullying behavior, would never stand by and watch bullying, would support anyone being bullied, and would report incidents. The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows board hasn’t the courage to do anything like this. Instead, it coaxes parents to protest underfunding – they already do on Facebook pages like Protect Public Education Now, and picket lines. In stark contrast, a weak local board writes a bizarre letter to Education Minister, Peter Fassbender (The News, July 18), asking him to “acknowledge the board is managing resources properly,” and that continuous budget cuts “will have a negative impact on students.” How do you get a gold star when you deny your students music, special needs support, or library services and excuse yourself by saying you had no choice? “It’s strange to have to prove the benefits of a library, one of civilization’s greatest and most enduring institutions,” UBC professor Ken Haycock wrote in his 2003 report, The Crisis in Canada’s School Libraries: The Case for Reform and Reinvestment. It’s difficult to find polite words to describe this weak-kneed approach to managing education. Hurtful bystander might be the closest. MRTA president George Serra (The News, July 23) says board letters are “too little, too late,” pre-election politics. “What would happen if two or three more boards did what Cowichan did,” he

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asks. “It would pressure the government.” Instead, the local board submits balanced budgets in compliance with a declaration by secretary treasurer Wayne Jefferson (The News, May, 2012): “We have to get the education plan to fit the financial envelope,” setting the bar for our board. Its 2014 budget increased class size, cut CUPE staff, and saddled parents with a $215 student bus fee. The 2013 budget had increased class sizes, eliminated 19.4 full-time equivalent teachers, reduced student support services, and helping teachers, reduced clerical and maintenance position, and cut teacher librarians in half. “We’re just really afraid that what we stand for might be lost,” chair Mike Murray (The News, April 2013) said while predicting another 35 positions would be lost in this year. The balanced budget the board was proud of sucked $1.51 million from a reserve fund. It took from the future of public education in Maple Ridge. Recently, the board declined a public forum to discuss the educational crisis as teachers prepare to go back without a contract, and students who need support do without. Some trustees seek re-election. Serra says the public is entitled to know “what’s important, schools or their jobs.” If any candidates plan to be hurtful bystanders, instead of going to the wall for public education, they shouldn’t be on a ballot.

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Looking out for best interests Editor, The News: Re: Poppycock on election timing (Letters, July 25). Why so defensive, Eleanor Palis? I don’t believe your name was ever mentioned in George Serra’s letter, yet here we are with almost a full page letter that’s all about you. Only a politician would jump at the opportunity to get themselves some free media coverage. Nothing to do with election timing, you say? I call “poppycock” on that one. I think we can all agree that letter writing to a government that doesn’t support public education and that chooses not to listen is futile. However, writing letters and submitting to the local paper, after you have slashed and burned numerous support staff jobs along with acrossthe-board cuts to their hours of work, seems just a tad hypocritical and can only be viewed as a jumpstart to an election campaign. Ms. Palis seems to pride herself on her “neutrality.” Does that mean she doesn’t hold any opinion on anything? How do you make deci-

sions by being totally neutral and never taking sides? Can’t imagine much gets accomplished with that kind of position. She also prides herself on being “fair.” Does she think targeting the jobs, hours of work and weeks of work of her lowest paid frontline workers, in order to balance a budget, fair? Does she think the elimination of all those jobs won’t directly affect students and their classrooms? She also prides this board on having no particular slant, one way or the other, yet did members of this board not publicly support candidates of the political party that is deliberately underfunding public education in this province? How is that not taking sides? It would appear this board has a definite slant to the right which must make it very difficult to pressure a political party it supports into making changes to its public education agenda. But, hey, I could be wrong. Ms. Palis claims that she “runs into” support staff often and they lavish her with praise on a job well done. Really? These employees are

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online comments Traffic a mess Braden Nakonechny · British Columbia Institute of Technology: Re: Ridge gets first speed humps (The News, July 30). I feel for the Shady Lane home owners, but I hope we don’t see speed humps everywhere. The municipality has made a mess of traffic flow. The reason Shady lane is so busy is the intersection at 216th St. and 128th Ave. has gone from slow to a crawl with the change in light cycles and no right turns ... Traffic backs up in the evening all the way west to 203rd St. so drivers now take other roads to get around. Take away the no right on red and make the north-south light one cycle. There is no safety concern to turn right on red for 90 per cent of the day when traveling south on 216th St., only between 8 and 9 a.m. is there any traffic going west for a right to be made. Sure the intersection may improve when it becomes four lanes, but I would not bet on it.

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Cindy Francis · Steveston Secondary School: Re: Pitt cracks down on dog owners (The News, July 25). So I can no longer walk through a park with my dog or bring her to the park when my daughter goes or throw a ball to her or even find a nice shady spot to relax on a hot day.

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thanking you for the loss of their jobs and the reduction of their hours of work? Ms. Palis may have run into these employees, but I highly doubt she ever took the time or the trouble to speak to them. If she had and actually understood the work these people do we may not have seem the extreme cuts to school secretaries, reduction in education assistant hours and the loss of one week of employment for all school term employees. These cuts directly affect our students whether she wants to realize it or not. But that’s not enough, because next budget year, this board is going to target custodial services. So stay tuned for a new cleaning standard for our schools of “moderately dingy” because the health and safety of our students and staff isn’t really that important to this board. Seems what really matters is protecting those jobs that do not have any direct impact on students. Not only is this board ineffective, but it seems to have a lack of understanding as to the role of a trustee, so here’s a definition.

Trustee: Person or persons who are given control or power of administration over property and/or assets for the benefit of third party beneficiaries. Trustees are trusted to make decisions in the beneficiaries’ best interests. Employees are also beneficiaries, along with all the taxpayers who contribute to the public school system. Not only must trustees ensure that students have access to education in a safe and healthy environment, they must also ensure that employees are treated fairly, have a safe and healthy work environment and also have access to education, and they must ensure that all public assets – our school buildings – are properly cleaned and maintained. None of this is achieved by continuously eliminating the jobs of those who do that work. Ms. Palis, you need to get off your high horse, give your head a shake, broaden your interests and start showing some respect to your partner groups, because without everyone’s cooperation, nothing will be accomplished. As for your comment of “careful what you wish for” maybe you should have let your “leader” respond to Mr. Serra’s letter because your personal attack may very well come back to bite you. Leslie Franklin, president CUPE Local 703

Editor, The News: Re: Dog owners taxpayers, too (Letters, July 30). I completely agree. I understand that there are some irresponsible dog owners out there. But what about those baseball players? The amount of litter they leave behind? Not to mention the amount of work that goes in to making the field sports ready; then it is totally disrespected. My nephew questioned about why they always drink alcohol longer than they practice. And why are they allowed to drive through the park right up to the baseball dia-

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“My nephew questioned about why they always drink alcohol longer than they practice.” Not to mention the baseball players don’t want to walk to the washroom so they urinate on the bushes behind the baseball diamond.

This is disrespectful. I have seen the dog bags that lazy people have thrown in the bushes and this does ruin it. And there has been irresponsible dog owners who have ruined it for others. But I think it is more important for everyone to respect others and the community where they live and to think about how their actions affect others. But I am really surprised that nothing has been done about the baseball players that sit and have a party in a public place, then drive away after. The police have been called

about this; but the players were gone or hid their alcohol before the police arrived. Isn’t the drinking a more serious offense? I also saw one baseball team member pull his truck up along walkway and push a contract worker’s cart that was being used to change garbages. How much more disrespectful can you be? Maybe the player figured it was a homeless person’s cart, but that is besides the point. It doesn’t matter who’s cart it was. It is just about respect and common courtesy. Francine Bearpark Maple Ridge

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Pitt pair wants speed humps Now that Maple Ridge has speed humps, two Pitt Meadows residents are asking again to have them in their city. Last week, the raised asphalt humps were installed in Maple Ridge, along 124th Ave, between Laity and 216th streets, for $10,000. Darlene Mercer has now written Pitt Meadow about traffic concerns she and her fellow neighbors have been talking about for years. “Our neighborhood has been asking for traffic calming since we moved here about 17 years ago,” she wrote. Mercer lives near Edith McDermott elementary and said she and her neighbors “still have a problem with people speeding through our neighbourhood. Every

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Darlene Mercer would like to speed humps along Park Road in Pitt Meadows instead of bump-outs. school term there is a great concern over people going through the four-way at Park and Bonson or going too fast in front of the school.” Council in the past has steered clear of speed humps because of safety concerns, fearing they may cause more damage than they prevent. Instead of installing speed humps along Mercer’s street, Park

Road, the city opted for the installation of traffic bump-outs. Bump-outs, also called curb extensions, are another traffic calming device designed to narrow portions of a street. Curbs are reconstructed to eliminate parking lanes, or to narrow through lanes. Mercer argued they are ineffective for slowing down traffic. “We’re not getting

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becoming more specialized along with the opening of the Detroit Truck Plant, Ford started consolidating truck production to fewer plants. Beginning in the late 1970s, Ford split its North American assembly groups into car and truck. Today, only two plants build all F-150s globally – the Kansas City Assembly Plant in suburban Claycomo, Mo., and the Dearborn Truck Plant near Dearborn, Mich. Off-white or chrome? The front bumper was longest-running component constantly used on every single pickup and remained unchanged during the F-series era from 1959 to 1979. I guess he liked it. Sam Walton, founder of Walmart and one of the richest men in America, drove the same 1979 F-150 Custom 4x4 to work every day until he died in 1992. When asked in an interview why, he stated, “What am I supposed to haul my dogs around in, a Rolls-Royce?” Today it can be seen enshrined in the company’s visitors centre/museum in Bentonville, Ark.

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Investing in the real estate market a focus for buyers By Kerry Vital

In Vancouver’s thriving real estate market, buyers are finding innovative ways to purchase their dream home. One of them is investing in a property in a growing area, allowing the original buyer to either rent out the home or sell it at a premium as the neighbourhood becomes more popular. “With a growing population and increasingly high demand for real estate, the reality of what’s affordable and the dream

location don’t always match,” says Shaadi Faris, vice-president of Intergulf Development Group. “Purchasing an affordable investment property in an emerging area is a means for more first-time buyers to get a leg-up in the market and work towards buying their ideal home in a more desirable location sooner.” He cites the growing boom in real estate opportunities in Burnaby’s Metrotown as an example of buyers choosing to purchase in a vibrant area close to transit and education that

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will get them a return on their investment when they choose to sell or rent out the property. “Buyers are becoming very savvy,” he says. “They want to know the price per square foot, what the strata fees are. They want to know what the opportunities are to build their investment.” However, Faris points out that the amenities and features of a home can’t be ignored. “People have to actually want to live there,” he says. Faris has seen a difference in the kind of buyer as well. “It’s a more mature condo market now,” he says. “People are more sophisticated in understanding the lingo and the product, and it’s imperative that there’s no wasted space, because every cent counts. Buyers are looking with that level of detail now; it’s not always an emotional purchase. There’s too much on the line.” Intergulf has seen an increase in just such an interested buyer at their project The Park Metrotown, which is located right in the heart of the area and will have the access to transit and education at BCIT and SFU that buyers are looking for. “People know that it’s a smart place to invest,” Faris says.

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Ikonik Homes’ Jacobsen is located just moments from The Shops at Morgan Crossing, and features contemporary West Coast architecture, large windows and spacious three- and four-bedroom floorplans.

Urban elegance at Ikonik’s Jacobsen By Kerry Vital

Ikonik Homes has a reputation for exceptional quality and innovative design. Now, they’re bringing their expertise to the South Surrey neighbourhood with Jacobsen. A recent Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Ovation Award winner, Jacobsen is a special development. “The design of this community is different and unique to the South Surrey market,” says project marketing manager Brandon Trent. “These are West Coast contemporary-style homes.” The 65 townhomes, ranging in size between 1,734 and 2,219 square feet in a variety of three- and four-bedroom floorplans, have serious curb appeal with their elegant cedar plank siding, stonework, black metal railings, floor-to-ceiling windows and generous patios and private yards. Each home has a side-byside double-car garage, adding even more convenience for homeowners. Some homes have extra space for two more cars to park in the driveway.

“These homes feel like a single-family home,” says Trent. Inside, natural light pours in through those large windows and fills the space to the airy 10’ ceilings. Select homes have stunning views of the Coast Mountains. Wood laminate flooring throughout the main living areas is complemented by lush Beaulieu designer nylon carpeting in the bedrooms. Buyers are able to choose between two design colour schemes: Light and Dark. The kitchens are fit for any aspiring chef, with stainless-steel appliances, distinctive quartz countertops complemented by a tile backsplash and deluxe cabinetry in either contemporary or shaker style. The luxurious ensuite bathroom holds a spacious walk-in shower and porcelain tile flooring, while the main bathroom features a deep soaker tub, quartz countertops and chic sconce lighting. The master bedroom also includes a walk-in closet and custom closet organizers. Other thoughtful conveniences include a full-sized washer and dryer and a gas hookup for a barbecue on the balcony and back yard. The location is one of Jacobsen’s finest features. It is located just moments from everything at The Shops at Morgan Crossing, as well as leisure and recreation opportunities and the convenience of commuting via Highway 99 or Highway 1. On-site, residents will have exclusive access to a 2,400-squarefoot clubhouse, with an exercise studio, theatre room, lounge area, fire pit and

children’s play area, among other things. Residents will have easy access to Morgan Heights Linear Park via a walking trail that connects the community. Some homes are move-in ready, and buyers have already started taking possession.

“Everyone is thrilled with their new home,” Trent says. Homes at Jacobsen start at $469,900. For more information, visit www.jacobsenliving. com, call 604-538-5591 or stop by the sales centre at #1-2687 158th Street, open daily (except Friday) between noon and 5 p.m.

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By Mike Lascelle

first wrote about the carnivorous plant trend last fall, but what has really impressed me of late is the unprecedented interest coming from rather unexpected quarters. What’s different here is that kids are literally dragging their parents and grandparents to the local garden centre in search of those ‘plants that eat bugs’. And they are not just coming to look at the sideshow. They are bringing with them a barrage of sensible questions. On any given day I’ll be confronted with a flurry of queries. How do they eat the bugs? Do they have a stomach like us? Can they stay outside for winter? Will it bite me? How long do they live? Can I feed it? Do they need water? Those basic questions are really important because they tell me that this group of plants has truly engaged kids and diverted their attention away from the usual distractions of computers, video games and even cell phones. And anything that focuses their awareness towards the natural world, even for a brief period of time, gives me hope. So it seems that we have a bit of a generational touchstone here and that this group of evolutionary plant freaks may be one of the few things to remind our children that nature and the natural world in general is breathtaking, and worth the effort to both explore in the present and preserve for the future. So I thought that I would share several stories with you, just as a means of inspiration. Two boys, about seven and 10 years old, came to the nursery recently with their father, who was looking for a number of shrubs and trees for his new landscape.

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The older boy happened to notice the carnivorous plant sign on the way in and asked me in a very businesslike manner: “where are the carneyvor-us plants?” His father promised him he could see them right after he bought the shrubs he needed, which meant that we heard “can I see the carney-vor-us plants now?” about every two minutes. When we finally got to the carnivorous plant section, the older boy introduced his brother to the Venus fly traps (Dionaea muscipula) and sundews (Drosera), but he discovers pitcher plants (Sarracenia) for the first time and asked how they catch their prey. As luck would have it, a fly had landed on the lip of a nearby specimen, but the overhanging lid prevented us from peering deeper into the ‘tube of death’, which is simply a modified leaf with slippery sides and downward facing hairs. So I cut off one of the older tubes that had fallen over and split it in half, revealing a solid core of fly and wasp

carcasses. He was so impressed by the sheer volume of bugs and the fact that even nasty wasps could fall prey that he decided, then and there, that Sarracenias were the plants for him, and suddenly the chorus of “can I see the carney-vor-us plants” changed to, “daddy, I want a pitcher plant.” A grandmother brings her teenaged granddaughter and younger grandson out for a trip to buy some summer flowers. The granddaughter quickly diverts her to the carnivorous plant section, where she is fascinated by the antler-like tentacles of the forkleaved sundew (Drosera binata var. multifida). She also notices that the tentacles are covered in tiny fungus gnats and asks if they can be kept inside as houseplants while reminding her grandma of all the fruit flies plaguing her kitchen. She left with a sundew and a smile. Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author.

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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!

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GREENBELT LOCATION! 13325 235 St., Maple Ridge

This gorgeous 2 storey with fully finished walk out basement shows like a brand new house, and backs onto INCREDIBLE GREENBELT. Level entry main floor. Floor to ceiling windows in open, great room plan. Oversize garage for boat parking. Lots more! SUPERB LOCATION!

177,900

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#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!

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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.

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!

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MLS# V1067522

608,800

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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 with 9’ ceilings & walk-in closet. Fantastic Balsam Creek location!

24180 104th Ave., Maple Ridge

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.

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272,900

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!

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434,900

CREAM PUFF ALERT!

11395 Harrison St., Maple Ridge

Amazing condition in and out! All new engineered floors, fixtures, paint, new baths, stainless steel appliances and more. Elevated lot with western sunset views. Awesome 1 bedroom suite down. Fenced private yard, 2 car garage & RV parking. Pics don’t lie - it’s a 10!

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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!

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23215 121A Ave., Maple Ridge

MLS#F1418780

339,900

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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!

489,900

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885,000

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MAPLE RIDGE MANSION 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.

669,000

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BEAUTIFUL GREENBELT

Large bsmt entry home with additional basement, room for everyone - and then some! Over 3100 sqft, 6 bdrms, 4 baths. Features games rm, bsmt with sep entrance, big rec rm, bdrm and full bath. Double garage and lots of room for more parking from the rear laneway. Great home!

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!

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11400 240 A St., Maple Ridge

NEW LISTING

369,900

POPULAR CHERRY RIDGE! 8313 Casselman Cr., Mission

Wonderful family home in Cherry Ridge subdivision. At approx. 2600 sq. ft., 4 bdrms + den, 3 bath home features massive rec room down perfect for home office, teenager or mancave! Big oak kitchen with sliding doors to large covered patio and big, flat usable yard.

SOLD

#8 11229 232nd St, Maple Ridge

MLS#V1071885

539,900

MLS#V1077830

383,900

FANTASTIC & AFFORDABLE!

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!

Centrally located family home over 2200 sq. ft. 4 bdrm + den, 3.5 baths, big rec rm PLUS lane access! Only 10 years young, features Maple kitchen with large island, fully finished bsmt with 1 bdrm, den, big rec rm, full bath, roughed-in plumbing and separate entrance. Parking for 3 vehicles!

SOLD

23951 104th Ave., Maple Ridge

23663 Dewdney Trk., Maple Ridge

SOLD 33592 4th Ave., Mission

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.

324,900

MLS#V1059035

GREAT FLOOR PLAN!

#229 19677 Meadow Gardens Way

Unbelievable mountain views! Gorgeous 2 bedroom + den, 1274 sq. ft. corner unit at the Fairways on the QUIET side overlooking the GOLF COURSE and garden. Gourmet kitchen, maple cabinetry, granite counters, large island and stainless appliances.

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249,900

MLS#F1414811

SOLD

22337 124th Ave., Pitt Meadowss

MLS#V1075114

shed! Price$Sla 829,900

420’ ALOUETTE RIVER FRONTAGE!

13015 Alouette Rd., Maple Ridge

This property is one of the most spectacular River Frontage Properties in the area. MUST SELL! Bring Your Offer!

SOLD 11257 Tully Cr, Pitt Meadows

MLS#V1077399

384,900

WALK TO EVERYTHING! 12077 - 240 St., Maple Ridge

Cute as a button rancher on 0.3 acre flat & usable property on city water & sewer, only a few doors down from new development. Live in or buy for investment now, and possibly reap rewards later! Features oak kitchen, stainless appliances, living room with free standing wood fireplace.

SOLD

#24 20630 118th Ave, Maple Ridge

SOLD 3160 Sechelt, Coquitlam

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564,900

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• 4 bedroom split • Cul-de-sac location level • Family friendly • Lots of updates neighbourhood • 6700 sq ft lot

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

• 6,000 sq ft view • Brand new home • 132’ deep lot lot • Close to School • 5 bedrooms • 2900 sq ft

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950,000

• Almost 1100 sq • 2 bedrooms • Walk to WC ft condo Express • Large covered • Walk to town patio

#201 11519 Burnett St., M.R.

259,800

Adult Oriented +45

Development, Thornhill

• City supports 2 acre subdivision • City Water • Corner property

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

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• 4 bdrms, 4 baths • Open floor plan • Dream kitchen • Lovely finishing • 26 x 12 covered • 7200 sq ft private lot patio

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699,800

5 Acres + Deluxe 2 Bdrm Suite • 2600 sq ft • Rancher with finished bsmt • 2 fireplaces

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

26258 98th Ave., M.R.

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849,000

20120 Patterson Ave.

• 4200 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home • Great family friendly layout ready for your ideas • 25,000+ sqft lot that is flat, sunny, & private • WEST M.R., close MAKE to amenities perfect AN for commuters OFFER!

20118 Patterson Ave.

Breathtaking Views

MLS # V1053409

899,900

22699 136A Ave.

• MILLION DOLLAR VIEW • 5 bdrms, 7 baths • Quality craftsmanship and too many extras to list • MOVE-IN READY!

MLS #V1072262

TOWN CORE!

774,900

22707 136A Avenue

• Custom build on Formosa Plateau • Buyer and builder to agree on building plan, so this can be completely customized! • Raw lot also available for $329,000

GREAT INVESTMENT

ALBION DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY EXCLUSIVE LISTING!

• Approximately 11 acres of Prime Development land • OCP indicates MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL plus some NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL • Ongoing & upcoming development in the area

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449,000

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316,900

21888 Lougheed Hwy

• 11,675 sq ft lot with rented home • APPROVED PLANS FOR GARDEN SUITE • CITY UPGRADES to storm, sanitary and waterlines are ALREADY COMPLETE.

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$995,000

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320,000

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THE NEWS/sports Extreme pistol competitors blaze away National championships being held in Pitt Meadows Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

itt Meadows is seeing more gunplay than a Quentin Tarantino movie this week, as host city to the national championships of the International Practical Shooting Confederation of Canada. “Extreme pistol” is the nickname that is most often tagged on the sport, in which competitors shoot at targets through mockup windows, between obstacles and in various shooting positions. Compared with the staid and precise sport of traditional target shooting, it might look like a movie gunfight. “We’re the drag racing funny cars of the pistol sports community,” agreed local club member Murray ‘Doc’ Gardner. He explains that the national competition has 16 stages, each with unique challenges and demands, much like holes on a golf course. They are spread out across the hillside above Golden Eagle Golf Course, at the Thompson Mountain Outdoor Range, near the end of Ladner Road. Gardner was among a group of locals who tried the sport for the first time in California in the late 1970s, and loved it immediately. “It’s the dynamic,” he explained. “You never do the same thing twice.” Again, he compares it to golf, in that there is always a different shot to challenge the sportsman. Members shoot on the move and against the clock, into multiple paper and steel targets, moving targets, disappearing targets, and face other challenges. They shoot in prone, kneeling or standing positions. But there’s no rolling and shooting, which he terms “too Hollyweird.” Those guys kept going back to California for more – often enough that the van they had been taking was soon in need of a shorter junket. They set up the Pitt Meadows course in 1977 and hosted their first event with 42 shooters. At the nationals this weekend, there are 300 competitors. They compete with real ammo, moving swiftly from station to station in the timed event. Critics will knock it for a lack of safety, but Murray notes that in 37 years there has never been an accident in a tournament. “Safety is paramount” is a credo, and shooters are closely supervised. “It’s an exciting sport,” said B.C. match director Stephen Price, a Langley lawyer and former RCMP member. “It’s highly entertaining for spectators and participants, and a great sport with great people. “We have Canada’s best shooters coming, and we have big names in IPSC from Russia, Poland, Czech, Australia, Slovakia, the Philippines, Spain and the U.S.A.” IPSC requires competitors to shoot fast and accurately. Scoring takes both into account, and also factors in the power of their ammunition. Shooters strive to shave fractions off their times in drawing their handgun from a holster, and

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Andrew Angrignon of Victoria competes in the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Canada National Championships at the Thompson Mountain Sportsmen Association in Pitt Meadows on Thursday. between shots and during reloads. “While you’re trying to win, you are really competing against yourself. You are graded against shooters of a similar level of skill and experience and using similar equipment, and you’re always trying to be better than you were last month.” For his take on what makes a good extreme pistol shooter, look no further than Gardner’s personalized licence plate, which reads “DVC,” an acronym for Latin words meaning “accuracy, power and speed.” Unlike other pistol sports, which use small calibre handguns, extreme pistol has metal targets that have to be knocked over by a flush hit from a powerful gun. Power, and the shooter’s ability to control a pistol with some recoil, counts in this game.

Falcon stands in the middle of the bridge, which is suspended on chains, and waits for the start signal. The barrier in front of the shooter prevents him from shooting over the top or through the middle. The shooter has to shoot from side to side of the barrier.

“It’s the dynamic – you never do the same thing twice. Murray Gardner, former Canadian champ

He knows what makes a good shooter, as a former champion who won a national title eight years in a row, from 1978 to 1985. Gardner competed at the world championships in 1986. “We have had some very successful shooters in the past,” he said of the club. What demographic enjoys the sport? “Pick one,” answers Gardner, warning that many who try it are soon buying a $1,000 handgun to join the sport.

(Above) A shooter adjusts his quick draw holster; (left) Eugene Druecker cleans out his gun in the safe area.

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Franklin preparing for world championships Coming off breakout at Canadian Open tourney By Nei l Corbe tt ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge’s national team softball player Larissa Franklin enjoyed a breakout tournament at the Canadian Open Fastpitch International in Surrey, and enters the world championships with a new confidence. Last year, Franklin served Team Canada mostly as a pinch runner and bench player, who stood out for her great defence, and track star speed. This year, she didn’t know what her role would be. “I didn’t really have any expectations – I just went in and played.” But there were injuries to the talented Canadian outfield, and her role expanded. “I knew I had to show up.” Franklin’s bat certainly showed up. She played nine games, and got 13 hits in 27 at bats, for a sterling 0.481 batting average. That was one of the best averages of the tournament. She also scored six runs and drove in four more. “I’m a lot more comfortable this year,” she said. Franklin admitted that there were a lot of nerves in her rookie season – despite the fact that she had been a standout with the Canadian Junior women’s team, and had competed at the junior world championships in South Africa. Still, playing against the best women in the world, on the

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Larissa Franklin has added a great bat to her outstanding speed and defence. top-ranked teams like Japan, the U.S. or Australia, was intimidating at first. “Now, I just see them as any other team.” All of her hits were singles, because her game plan is to slap the ball to the left side of the infield, and blast off for first, forcing the infielders to make a perfect defensive play

if they’re going to get her out. It’s a proven tactic that makes use of her best asset – her impressive wheels. “I just put the ball in play and go.” She doesn’t steal bases as much as she did during her 40-steal seasons in college. “The catchers’ arms are unbelievable,” she said.

She leaves tomorrow for Ontario, to get ready for the world championships. Team Canada will play the Stratford Brakettes club team in a pair of double headers on Aug. 3 and 4 in Bramptom, and then the national team women from Puerto Rico for four more games on Aug. 7 and 8 split between Mississauga and Brampton. Then it’s off to the world championships in the Netherlands, from Aug. 15-24. It will be the 14th edition of the tournament, and the first ever held in Europe. She’s not guaranteed to start in centre field. “We have a very talented outfield. There’s five of us, and any of us could start on any given day.” Canada enters the nationals ranked fourth in the world, behind Japan, U.S. and Australia. They know they’re good. “We’re a better team than last year for sure, and all of the veterans are saying this is one of the best teams they’ve played on. “If we show up, we should medal.” Last season, Franklin played for the IPFW (Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne) Mastadons, where she hit .459. With one year left of eligibility in the NCAA, she will move to the Western Kentucky Lady Toppers in Bowling Green, following her coach and a number of teammates who are making the move. She is majoring in psychology and minoring in health and nutrition. So her itinerary for August will be Ontario, the Netherlands and then on to Kentucky.

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ROBERTSON, Jean Caroline (nee Kennedy) Nov 2, 1919- July 21, 2014 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Ridge Meadows Hospital after a brief stay. Predeceased by her husband Tom and all her 7 siblings. Both our parents were early pioneers of Pitt Meadows. She will be greatly missed by many and all her loving family, Jim (Helen), George, Janine (Garry), Carrie (Kevin), her devoted grandchildren Christina (Dave), Pamela (Byron), Shawn, Tara, Carlie, Heidi and Abbie. Also 3 great grandsons, Robert, Max and Thomas, and 1 step great granddaughter Niamh, her sister-in-laws, Betty Kennedy from Salmon Arm and Pat Hodgson from Maple Ridge as well as many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to Ridge Meadows Hospital (emergency and 2 west staff) Donations may be made in memory of Jean to the Ridge Meadows Hospital foundation. No service by request.

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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

260

ELECTRICAL

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

269

FENCING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

Specializing in: CEDAR FENCING, INSTALLATIONS Free estimates

REACH

Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers. Call bcclassified.com at 604-575-5555

Residential & Commercial

283A

HANDYPERSONS

“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

604-728-3009

287

info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

D & N TOTAL CARE Home Improvement Specializing in basement reno’s, bathrooms & kitchens. Installation of drywall, flooring & tiling. Plumbing, electrical, and more. *25 years exp. Free Estimates.

604-807-1704 or 604-807-3843

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

Daniel: 778-999-9122

GARDENING

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

203

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Eagle Eye Handyman Services Decks Fences Pressure Washing Selling your home need cleanup work call for info 778-899-1910

JERRY’S FENCING LTD

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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

236

CLEANING SERVICES

Intex Janitorial & Maintenance Services Janitorial, Ofﬁce Cleaning Int. Ext. Windows, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates

(604)465-1302 / 604-786-3466

300

LANDSCAPING

Find the

HOME of Your Dreams! bcclassified.com

Real Estate Section - Class 600’s

CONCRETE & PLACING

DESIGN

Detailed House Cleaning

mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com 604-467-1118

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

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

(604)465-1311

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

meadowslandscapesupply.com

. Lawns N More, Snow Service

SPECIALIZING IN • Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge

BEST CLEANERS

UNIQUE CONCRETE

$20.00 OFF YOUR FIRST TIME

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

AROUND GUARANTEED!

242

CLEANING SERVICES

Prompt Delivery Available

EAGLE TILE

Since 1985 604-808-0212

. 4 U SPA

.proworks

MAIDS R’ US Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

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.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

Residential & Commercial

236

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY Duty Mechanic - Good Mechanical Aptitude - Welding an asset - Rate negotiable Benefits after 3 mths - Travel required - Email or fax resume to goatgroup@shawcable.com or Fax 604-485-6380

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

134

MEDICAL/DENTAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service

604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING *Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing

~ Free Estimates ~ 604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

“RENOVATING WITH CONFIDENCE”

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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

HERFORT CONCRETE

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

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

Find employers that offer industry leading beneÄts

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 317

MISC SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Pay-Less Pro Painting

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure

Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters

320

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

(778)378-6683

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

www.affordablemoversbc.com

604-465-3189

Scott 604-891-9967

604-467-6065

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

604.465.2944

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

542

HANSRA FARM MARKET: Open 10am-10pm. Blueberries for sale. $1.50 per lb. U-Pick $1.00 per lb. No spray. 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows (nr Pitt River bridge) (604)459-9393

454

EQUESTRIAN

CEDAR HOGFUEL Special Spring prices Sawdust also available

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Strata, Commercial & Residential, Pavers, Walls, Full Garden Make-Overs, New Lawns & top dressing & Drainage.

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

FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext *Drywall Repair *Textured Ceilings *Pressure Washing*Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates. James 778-868-5307

Larry Donnelly 604.813.7283 or Dennis 604.417.1691 338

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

456

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

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

F R E E ! Scrap Metal Removal *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

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Call 604.575-5555

GARAGE SALES

1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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

FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630

477

PETS

CLOSED FRIDAYS

Open at 1pm on Saturday’s & Sunday’s only on these dates: - July 19th & 20th - Aug 2nd & 3rd - Aug 16th & 17th Clearance ~ 50% OFF all Annual & Vegetable Plants

TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

Lettuce, Kale, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Swiss Chard, Peas Fresh Basil & Parsley

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

*FRESH FLOWERS:

Sweet Pea Bouquets. *Handmade Little Girl Dresses-$20 *Jewelry ~ $10 & under

Free Coffee

SUNDECKS

~ CASH ONLY ~

Visit: www.farmfresh

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 GOLDEN RETRIEVER, Bernese Mtn pups. 1st shots, deworm, 8 wks, asking $800. (604)793-1271 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups 9/wks, 4F & 3M. 1st Shots, dewormed, vet checked. Family raised Ready now. $700/ea. 604-491-4908 (Agassiz)

MALTESE for stud, purebred. Call Glenn (604)819-4421 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

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

*FRESH LOCAL GROWN PRODUCE:

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

COCKER SPANIELS, family raised, shots, vet chkd & de-wormed. $750. GOING FAST. 1-250-218-0681

372

Sell your Home!

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood ﬂoors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

604-572-3733

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

1-800-663-5847

FEED & HAY

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

PLUMBING

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

Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

12776 256 Street Maple Ridge

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BLOOMERS

604-465-5193

Call (604)763-8795

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ANYTHING OF VALUE

PAVING/SEAL COATING

PITT MEADOWS PAVING A Complete Asphalt Service

FURNITURE

551

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

778-997-9582

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

627

FROM $140,000

548

“

LANDSCAPING DESIGN / INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

REAL ESTATE

BLUECROP Blueberries $2/lb (min 10#) or $1.90 with your containers. Email: GlenmoreBlueberryFarm @live. com or phone 604-852-4776 (Abbotsford). Will deliver min 500# for nominal fee.

PETS

PAINT SPECIAL

332

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

#1 Cash Buyer

Running this ad for 10yrs

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Free Turf

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

RUBBISH REMOVAL

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

604-537-4140 Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

356

www.paintspecial.com

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

*TOP SOIL *GRAVEL

TREE SERVICES

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, Senior rates, Free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 20 Yrs exp. No job too small.Call 778-980-0717

$45/Hr

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

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Den’s GarDENing Services

www.paylesspropainting.com

MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

$59.00 Per Ton

374

EAGLE ROOFING

Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

560

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

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

MISC. FOR SALE

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

Impeccably Clean! Good Apartment Sizes

REAL ESTATE

Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now 1 bdrm $795/mo.

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

PITT BULL PUPPIES, 8 1/2 weeks old, 4 males/4 females, 1st shots & dewormed. Can view both parents, $650. (604)226-7023

GARIBALDI Court

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

PITTBULL Puppies Born March 7th. Purebred. Great bloodlines. All papers, dewormed. 604-765-0453.

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

Plumbing Services - Hvac Gas Fitting & Electrical. C & C Electrical Mechanical 604-475-7077

341

PRESSURE WASHING

374

TREE SERVICES

PUREBREAD BEAGLE, 1 yr old, $850. 604-535-0116

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

Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $650. House pets. 778-588-1051,604-859-1724

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

706

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Townhouse, 2359 sq ft, 2 beds & 4 baths. Fraserview Haney Bypass area M.Ridge. Privacy, parking & greenery from every window. $365K. 604-476-6629

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.25 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-763-2808 or 778-237-4032

UPDATED; 5 bdrms, 2.5 baths, fam.rm., shop, New : appliances, HE furnace ,C/Air, 2 gas FP, HW tank, concrete fence. Garden, laneway detached garage. Newton, Surrey. $735,900.00 Call (778)8368764 .

706

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

542

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

APARTMENT/CONDO

Saturday & Sunday • 12pm - 4pm Contact Sandy @ (604) 945-5864 Email Sandy@terramanagement.ca

CRIME FREE BUILDING MAPLE RIDGE 222nd St. Secure senior (55 plus) bachelor apt. Close to amenities, on-site manager, quiet building, no pets, call 604-467-1366

MAPLE RIDGE Central - Large 1 bdrm apt. Deck, laundry facils, prkg & storage. NS/NP. $625/mo. Avail now/15th. Call 604-937-3534.

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

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

OPEN HOUSE CO-OP LIVING

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

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us.

• • • •

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

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

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available $790/mo & $890/mo

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

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

AUTO FINANCING

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221

Great Location

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

810

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

APARTMENT/CONDO

Polo Club Apartments

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge 1 bdrm - $550/mo Inc. hot water CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appt. (9am-5pm)

TRANSPORTATION

PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 2 bdrm suite ~ $925 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

604-464-3550

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

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

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW Maple Ridge

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

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

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 &

MAPLE COURT II 22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL

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

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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

830

MOTORCYCLES

1985 YAMAHA Venture 1200 cc V4 69K. New tires/battery. Runs great. $2300 obo. Or trade. 604-820-8218

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1987 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; WINNIBAGO (Minnie Winnie). Good condition. New stove, roof, muffler, CD player etc. $5,800 obo. 604-852-0104.

845

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

604-476-6683 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

Call 604-575-5555 bcclassiďŹ ed.com

741

Maple Ridge OfďŹ ce & Retail Space

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

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

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660 Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments 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

604.466.8404 (Erik)

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604-463-3000

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MAPLE RIDGE

METAL EXCHANGE WE BUY SCRAP METAL

OFFICE/RETAIL

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ROOMS FOR RENT

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

$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.

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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

Call 604-467-3944 Maple Ridge furnished priv room, in newer home, wi-fi, full cbl, all util incl. Aug 1. $500/mo. 778-893-2750

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE house to share all utils incl. Nr all amenities. $500/mo. 778-689-8424 The Scrapper

STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

MARINE

Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

PITT MEADOWS 2 bdrm ste in new home, NS/NP, avail now, $850 incl hydro & cable. Near schools. Call: 604-465-5731 or 604-723-3854.

752

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/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

912

The A-list is back! Starting August 5th, tell us what you love about Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows. Your favourite park, business, building, and coach, to name a few. The choice is yours; vote whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 2014 A-List.

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749

Recognizing Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Finest

BOATS

1995 2300 Classic Malibu Sunbridge $20,500 includes trailer. Full load. Immaculate. 830hrs. For details & photos call: (1)250.826.4332 or e-mail: randymartin@shaw.ca

PRIZES TO BE WON!

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CLEAROUT PRICING ENDS SEPTEMBER 2ND

7,500

GET UP TO

IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ

AMOUNT AVAILABLE ON THE 2014 SONATA HEV LIMITED

2014

ACCENT 4DR L

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HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.5L/100 KM▼

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ALL-IN PRICING

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1,760

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1,595

$ WELL EQUIPPED: AIR CONDITIONING • AM/FM/SIRIUSXM™/ CD/MP3 6 SPEAKER AUDIO SYSTEM W/AUX/USB JACKS • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL • STABILITY MANAGEMENT

SANTA FE

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SELLING PRICE:

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1.6L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE • POWER DOOR LOCKS • VEHICLE STABILITY MANAGEMENT

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13,264

ALL-IN PRICING

DESTINATION & DELIVERY FEES:

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OUTSTANDING VALUE! SELLING PRICE:

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23,064

ALL-IN PRICING

24,859

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DESTINATION & DELIVERY FEES:

1,795

WELL EQUIPPED:

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DEALER #40087

Prices do not include administration fee of $599.

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

Lougheed Hwy.

Tamarack Lane

MAPLE RIDGE

Haney By-Pass

The All New

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®The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Cash price of $10,959/$14,859/$19,859/$24,859 available on all remaining new in stock 2014 Accent L 6-speed Manual/ Elantra GT L 6-speed Manual/Tucson 2.0L GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD models. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795.Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $4,185/$5,185/ $3,400/$3,735/$7,500 available on in stock 2014 Accent 4-Door L Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Tucson 2.0L GL Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Sonata Hybrid Limited. 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. ♦Prices of models shown: 2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/Elantra GT SE w/Tech/Tucson 2.4L Limited AWD/Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD are $20,394/$28,394/$35,359/$40,894. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795.Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ▼Fuel consumption for new 2014 Accent 4-Door L (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2014 Elantra GT L Manual (HWY 5.8L/100KM; City 8.5L/100KM); 2014 Tucson 2.0L GL FWD Manual (HWY 7.2L/100KM; City 10.0L/100KM); 2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD (HWY 7.3L/100KM; City 10.2L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ∆ The Hyundai Accent received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Propriety study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. †‡♦ΩOffers 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. The SiriusXMTM name is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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